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|image=[[File:Question Block - Nintendo JP website.png|200px]]
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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|effect=Releases an item or [[coin]] when hit (can release enemies in the ''Super Mario Maker'' series)
|effect=Releases an item or [[coin]] when hit (can release enemies in the ''Super Mario Maker'' series)
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A '''? Block''' (alternatively '''Question Mark Block'''),<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console digital instruction manual, page 10 / 13</ref> also called a '''Question Block''',<ref>In-game in the Minigame Match mode of ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''</ref> a '''Mystery Block''',<ref>''Super Mario Land'' English instruction booklet, page 8.</ref> a '''Prize Block''',<ref>''Super Mario World'' English instruction booklet, page 22.</ref> a brown '''Question Mark Box''',<ref>Prima Bath. ''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 105.</ref><ref>Prima Bath. ''Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 79.</ref> or simply a '''?''',<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction manual, page 7.</ref> is one of the many [[block]]s found in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' universe and one of the most common. ? Blocks are usually seen floating in midair, often containing [[coin]]s, [[Super Mushroom]]s, or [[Fire Flower]]s. They may also be [[Hidden Block|invisible]]. Beginning in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', there are different ways to hit the ? Blocks other than simply [[jump]]ing into them from below, such as using a tail whip with a [[Super Leaf]] or [[Tanooki Suit]] or a cape spin with a [[Cape Feather]] to whack the blocks, or kicking a shell at them. As of the ''[[New Super Mario Bros. (disambiguation)|New Super Mario Bros.]]'' series, a [[Ground Pound]] may also be used to activate them. Hitting a ? Block will turn it into an [[Empty Block]].
A '''? Block''' (alternatively '''Question Mark Block'''),<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console digital instruction manual|page=10 and 13}}</ref> also called a '''Question Block''',<ref>In-game in the Minigame Match mode of ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''</ref> a '''Mystery Block''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet|page=8|date=1989|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> a '''Prize Block''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet|page=22|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us|date=1991}}</ref> a brown '''Question Mark Box''',<ref>{{cite|author=Prima Bath|title=''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=105|date=April 7, 1999|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-2103-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Prima Bath|title=''Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=79|isbn=0-7615-2083-X|date=April 21, 1999|language=en-us|publisher=Prima Games}}</ref> or simply a '''?''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction manual|page=7|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> is a type of block found in midair, often containing [[coin]]s, [[Super Mushroom]]s, or [[Fire Flower]]s, and may also be [[Hidden Block|invisible]]. ? Blocks first appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', though beginning with ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', there are different ways to hit the ? Blocks other than simply [[jump]]ing into them from below, such as using a tail whip with a [[Super Leaf]] or [[Tanooki Suit]] or a cape spin with a [[Cape Feather]] to whack the blocks, or kicking a shell at them. As of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and its sequels, a [[Ground Pound]] may also be used to activate them. Hitting a ? Block will turn it into an [[Empty Block]].


The instruction booklet for ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' states that [[Bowser]], using the [[Koopa Troop|Turtle Tribe]]'s famous dark magic, had cursed the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], turning the [[Toad (species)|Mushroom People]] into a variety of objects, including [[Brick Block|brick]]s. [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], being the only person who could reverse the spell on her people, was kidnapped by Bowser.<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 2.</ref> Later, it is mentioned that [[Mario]] can receive a Magic Mushroom, Fire Flower, or [[Super Star|Starman]] from these cursed bricks.<ref>"''If you come across mushrooms who have been turned into bricks or made invisible, they reward you by giving you a power boost.''" - ''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 8.</ref> This would appear to be the origin of the ? Blocks since the English version also uses the term "brick" to refer to blocks in general,<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 9.</ref> although the Japanese version properly uses the term "block."<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 9.</ref> Regardless, blocks have since been established as being a staple of the setting.
The instruction booklet for ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' states that [[Bowser]], using the [[Koopa Troop|Turtle Tribe]]'s famous dark magic, had cursed the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], turning the [[Toad (species)|Mushroom People]] into a variety of objects, including [[Brick Block|brick]]s. [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], being the only person who could reverse the spell on her people, was kidnapped by Bowser.<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=2|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1985|language=en-us}}</ref> Later, it is mentioned that [[Mario]] can receive a Magic Mushroom, Fire Flower, or [[Super Star|Starman]] from these cursed bricks.<ref>{{cite|quote=If you come across mushrooms who have been turned into bricks or made invisible, they reward you by giving you a power boost.|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=8|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1985}}</ref> This would appear to be the origin of the ? Blocks since the English version also uses the term "brick" to refer to blocks in general,<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=9|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1985}}</ref> although the Japanese version properly uses the term "block."<ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu'') instruction booklet|page=9|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo|language=Japanese}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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====''Super Mario Bros.''====
====''Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:SMB Qblock.png|frame|left]]
[[File:SMB Qblock.png|frame|left]]
''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is the ? Block's debut appearance in the ''Super Mario'' franchise, along with a handful of other items. They appear in many levels, first appearing in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]]. They appear to be flashing and they give Mario either coins or items that can help [[Mario]]. They are very common, since they are sometimes needed to complete a level or help Mario in a tough situation. Some blocks are [[Hidden Block|hidden]] and can be only seen when Mario happens to hit them. Some blocks also release [[Beanstalk]]s into the air, making it available for climbing.
? Block appear in many levels in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', first appearing in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]]. They appear to be flashing and they give Mario either coins or items that can help [[Mario]]. They are very common, since they are sometimes needed to complete a level or help Mario in a tough situation. Some blocks are [[Hidden Block|hidden]] and can be only seen when Mario happens to hit them. Some blocks also release [[Beanstalk]]s into the air, making it available for climbing.
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====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:SMB3 QBlock.png|frame]]
[[File:SMB3 QBlock.png|frame]]
Although absent in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ? Blocks, also named '''Item Blocks'''<ref>NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide, pages 31 and 35.</ref> or '''Power-Up blocks''',<ref>NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide, page 36.</ref> return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', though their design is slightly different: they do not flash; instead, the ? marks on the blocks scroll sideways. While they work as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.'', the item's direction depends on the side the block was hit on; hitting a block's right side causes a Super or 1-Up Mushroom to move left instead. On one occasion, ? Blocks were distinctly named depending on their contents; those with a Super Mushroom were named '''Mushroom Blocks''', those with a 1-Up Mushroom were named '''1-Up Blocks''', and those with a [[Beanstalk|Vine]] were named '''Vine Blocks'''.<ref>NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide, pages 29-30, 32, 34.</ref>
Although absent in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ? Blocks, also named '''Item Blocks'''<ref>{{cite|title=''NES Game Atlas'' Nintendo Player's Guide|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=31, 35}}</ref> or '''Power-Up blocks''',<ref>{{cite|title=''NES Game Atlas'' Nintendo Player's Guide|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=36}}</ref> return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', though their design is slightly different: they do not flash; instead, the ? marks on the blocks scroll sideways. While they work as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.'', the item's direction depends on the side the block was hit on; hitting a block's right side causes a Super or 1-Up Mushroom to move left instead. On one occasion, ? Blocks were distinctly named depending on their contents; those with a Super Mushroom were named '''Mushroom Blocks''', those with a 1-Up Mushroom were named '''1-Up Blocks''', and those with a [[Beanstalk|Vine]] were named '''Vine Blocks'''.<ref>{{cite|title=''NES Game Atlas'' Nintendo Player's Guide|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=29-30, 32, 34}}</ref>


[[Mega ? Block]]s also debut in this game; they appear in [[Giant Land|World 4]] (where they contain the usual contents) and in bonus rooms (where they give 3 1-Up Mushrooms or one of the game's [[Frog Suit|three]] [[Tanooki Suit|suit]] [[Hammer Suit|power-ups]]). The above item pathway properties also apply to these blocks.
[[Mega ? Block]]s also debut in this game; they appear in [[Giant Land|World 4]] (where they contain the usual contents) and in bonus rooms (where they give 3 1-Up Mushrooms or one of the game's [[Frog Suit|three]] [[Tanooki Suit|suit]] [[Hammer Suit|power-ups]]). The above item pathway properties also apply to these blocks.
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====''Super Mario Land''====
====''Super Mario Land''====
[[File:SML Question Mark Block Sprite.png|24px|right]]
[[File:SML Question Mark Block Sprite.png|24px|right]]
Mystery Blocks, also named Item Blocks<ref>M. Arakawa. Nintendo ''Game Boy'' Player's Guide. Page 7.</ref>, appear in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', although they are much smaller due to the gameplay resolution.
Mystery Blocks, also named Item Blocks,<ref>{{cite|title=Nintendo ''Game Boy'' Player's Guide|page=7|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> appear in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', although they are much smaller due to the gameplay resolution.


====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World''====
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[[File:RedBlockSM64DS.png|thumb]]
[[File:RedBlockSM64DS.png|thumb]]
{{main|Cap Block}}
{{main|Cap Block}}
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the red, green, and blue [[! Block]]s from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' were reduced to a red ? Block. They are initially transparent, and have to be activated by hitting the corresponding [[? Switch#Super Mario 64 DS|? Switch]] in a [[Tower of the Wing Cap|secret course]].
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the red, green, and blue [[! Block]]s from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' are reduced to a single type of red ? Block. They are initially transparent, and have to be activated by hitting the corresponding [[? Switch#Super Mario 64 DS|? Switch]] in a [[Tower of the Wing Cap|secret course]].


====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
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The list below are the 1★ and 2★ rewards obtained from a ? Block. The rewards that are 3★ or higher are shown [[Bonus ? Block#List of rewards|here]].
The list below are the 1★ and 2★ rewards obtained from a ? Block. The rewards that are 3★ or higher are shown [[Bonus ? Block#List of rewards|here]].
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!1★
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During a [[Wonder Effect]], some ? Blocks become purple in color, and will only drop [[flower coin]]s. When the Wonder Effect ends, these blocks return to normal.
During a [[Wonder Effect]], some ? Blocks become purple in color, and will only drop [[flower coin]]s. When the Wonder Effect ends, these blocks return to normal.
===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)===
[[File:1-1 DK GB.png|thumb|left|160px|Ending of ''Donkey Kong''.]]
? Blocks appear during the ending of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', to show that the main cast fell into what seems to be the Mushroom Kingdom.


===''Wario Land'' series===
===''Wario Land'' series===
====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''====
====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''====
[[File:RiceBeachCourse1FaceBlock.png|thumb]]
[[File:RiceBeachCourse1FaceBlock.png|thumb|Face Blocks in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'']]
? Blocks, known here as '''Face Blocks'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 88, [https://imgur.com/a/5m2Mlbg page 77.]</ref>, have been redesigned for ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', now having faces rather than its distinctive question mark, but still serving the same function. Its expression is initially cheerful, but when used, it changes into a grumpy one. [[Wario]] can hit one of these blocks by jumping from the bottom or [[Dash Attack|Body Slam]]ming from the side; upon doing so, a 1 Gold Coin, [[Heart (Wario Land series)|heart]], or [[Power Up Pot]] may appear. These power-ups can be one of the following: [[Garlic bottle|Garlic]], [[Viking helmet|Bull]], [[Dragon Pot|Dragon]], or [[Jet Pot|Jet]]. The player can also reveal the contents by heating it with [[Dragon Wario (Wario Land series)|Dragon Wario]]'s flames.
? Blocks, known here as '''Face Blocks''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 88|date=September 1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=[https://imgur.com/a/5m2Mlbg 77]}}</ref> have been redesigned for ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', now having faces rather than its distinctive question mark, but still serving the same function. Its expression is initially cheerful, but when used, it changes into a grumpy one. [[Wario]] can hit one of these blocks by jumping from the bottom or [[Dash Attack|Body Slam]]ming from the side; upon doing so, a 1 Gold Coin, [[Heart (Wario Land series)|heart]], or [[Power Up Pot]] may appear. These power-ups can be one of the following: [[Garlic bottle|Garlic]], [[Viking helmet|Bull]], [[Dragon Pot|Dragon]], or [[Jet Pot|Jet]]. The player can also reveal the contents by heating it with [[Dragon Wario (Wario Land series)|Dragon Wario]]'s flames.


====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''====
====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''====
In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', ? Blocks start out with their usual design, but used ones have the same unhappy face as in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''.
In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', ? Blocks start out with their usual design, but used ones have the same unhappy face as in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''.
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===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)===
[[File:1-1 DK GB.png|thumb|left|160px|Ending of ''Donkey Kong'']]
? Blocks appear during the ending of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', to show that the main cast fell into what seems to be the Mushroom Kingdom.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
In the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], as of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', similar item blocks, called [[Item Box]]es are found on every track, replacing the [[? Panel]]s of ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are usually semi-transparent and reappear when they get hit. While most of them are set on the ground, some float in midair, like ? Blocks.
In the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], as of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', similar item blocks, called [[Item Box]]es are found on every track, replacing the [[? Panel]]s of ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are usually semi-transparent and reappear when they get hit. While most of them are set on the ground, some float in midair, like ? Blocks.
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In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', a row of two ? Blocks and three Empty Blocks appears in [[3DS Mario Circuit|3DS Mario Circuit T]] above the main track right before the finish line. It can be driven on after a [[Glider|glide]] and holds three [[coin]]s on top. The same row of blocks also appears in many Goomba Takedown bonus challenges carrying [[Goomba Tower]]s. ? Blocks and Empty Blocks also appear in large amounts in [[RMX Mario Circuit 1]], where they appear as platforms, and like in 3DS Mario Circuit T, driving off them allows the player to perform a [[Jump Boost]]. A ? Block surrounded by two [[Brick Block]]s is seen on the [[? Block (glider)|? Block]] [[glider]]. The [[Mii|? Block Mii Racing Suit]] resembles a ? Block, with a ? Block serving as the helmet and the suit being decorated with question marks that have the same shape as those on ? Blocks.
In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', a row of two ? Blocks and three Empty Blocks appears in [[3DS Mario Circuit|3DS Mario Circuit T]] above the main track right before the finish line. It can be driven on after a [[Glider|glide]] and holds three [[coin]]s on top. The same row of blocks also appears in many Goomba Takedown bonus challenges carrying [[Goomba Tower]]s. ? Blocks and Empty Blocks also appear in large amounts in [[RMX Mario Circuit 1]], where they appear as platforms, and like in 3DS Mario Circuit T, driving off them allows the player to perform a [[Jump Boost]]. A ? Block surrounded by two [[Brick Block]]s is seen on the [[? Block (glider)|? Block]] [[glider]]. The [[Mii|? Block Mii Racing Suit]] resembles a ? Block, with a ? Block serving as the helmet and the suit being decorated with question marks that have the same shape as those on ? Blocks.


===''Yoshi'' franchise===
===''Yoshi's Story''===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====
[[File:SMW2QuestionBlock.png|frame]]
[[List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island pre-release and unused content|Unused graphics]] indicate that ? Blocks were considered for ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. However, they are absent from gameplay in the final, with their role being taken up by [[Egg Block]]s and [[Winged Cloud]]s.
 
====''Yoshi's Story''====
[[File:YS Artwork --Block.jpg|thumb|100px|Artwork of a ? Block in ''Yoshi's Story'']]
[[File:YS Artwork --Block.jpg|thumb|100px|Artwork of a ? Block in ''Yoshi's Story'']]
In ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', ? Blocks appear brown instead of yellow. Hitting them from below either spawns [[Coin (hopping)|coin]]s (acting either like a [[Coin Block]] with a [[melon]] as the eleventh hit or like coins that can be collected for a melon) or initiates one of two events: the [[Melon Race]] or [[Broad Jump]]. A ? Block is somewhat similar to a [[? Bubble]], which is a floating [[bubble]] that must be popped using an [[Egg Throw]] rather than hit from below. There is also a similar-looking object known as a [[Mystery Crate]], which is on the ground and must be [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ed to open.
In ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', ? Blocks appear brown instead of yellow. Hitting them from below either spawns [[Coin (hopping)|coin]]s (acting either like a [[Coin Block]] with a [[melon]] as the eleventh hit or like coins that can be collected for a melon) or initiates one of two events: the [[Melon Race]] or [[Broad Jump]]. A ? Block is somewhat similar to a [[? Bubble]], which is a floating [[bubble]] that must be popped using an [[Egg Throw]] rather than hit from below. There is also a similar-looking object known as a [[Mystery Crate]], which is on the ground and must be [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ed to open.
====''Yoshi's Crafted World''====
[[File:YCW Question Block cameo.jpg|thumb|left|The ? Block seen on the "HANDLE WITH CARE" sticker in ''Yoshi's Crafted World'']]
In ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', a ? Block icon appears on a "HANDLE WITH CARE" sticker on the bridge in the flip side of [[Rail-Yard Run]]; the sticker's design is reused from the ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' loading screen. In the same level, another ? Block appears as a brand of chocolate on a box labeled "Caramel Blocks".
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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
[[File:CoinBlockBlitz.png|thumb|Coin Block Blitz minigame]]
[[File:CoinBlockBlitz.png|thumb|left|? Blocks in the Coin Block Blitz minigame of ''Mario Party'']]
? Blocks appear in ''[[Mario Party]]'' in the [[minigame]] [[Coin Block Blitz]]. In the minigame, each block contains one to twelve Coins. When a ? Block disappears, it means it has been depleted.  
? Blocks appear in some [[minigame]]s in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. In ''[[Mario Party]]'', ? Blocks appear in [[Coin Block Blitz]], each containing one to twelve Coins, and when a ? Block disappears, it means it has been depleted. In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', ? Blocks appear in the background of [[StratosFEAR!]], and are styled after the ones from the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', nasal tissue dispensers shaped like a ? Block appear in the background of [[Sizzling Stakes]], and the object of [[Strike It Rich]] is is jump to ? Blocks in rhythm.
 
In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', and ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', ? Blocks appear as a board space in Party mode, Toad Scramble mode and Minigame Match mode, respectively. Landing on one of these spaces gives the player a random item.
 
In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', ? Blocks appear in the [[Normal Board]] and [[Mario Board]] in amiibo party, containing [[coin]]s or other items.
 
In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', nasal tissue dispensers in the background of [[Sizzling Stakes]] are designed to resemble ? Blocks. In [[Strike It Rich]], the task is jump to ? Blocks in rhythm.
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? Blocks also appear in some boards in the ''Mario Party'' series. In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', and ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', ? Blocks appear as a board space in Party mode, Toad Scramble mode and Minigame Match mode, respectively. Landing on one of these spaces gives the player a random item. In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', ? Blocks appear in the [[Normal Board]] and [[Mario Board]] in amiibo party, containing [[coin]]s or other items.
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===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
Whilst ? Blocks do not appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', they are replaced by [[Treasure chest|treasure boxes]] with question marks on them, which have the same functionality.
Whilst ? Blocks do not appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', they are replaced by [[Treasure chest|treasure boxes]] with question marks on them, which have the same functionality.
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[[File:PM Badge Block Render.png|frame|left]]
[[File:PM Badge Block Render.png|frame|left]]
[[File:PMTTYD Question Mark Block Sprite.png|thumb|50px]]
[[File:PMTTYD Question Mark Block Sprite.png|thumb|50px]]
In the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], red ? Blocks contain [[badge]]s and yellow ones contain coins or items. ? Blocks are sometimes [[Hidden Block|invisible]] at first. They are turned visible by jumping into them (or using [[Watt]] in ''Paper Mario'' and [[Tippi]] in ''Super Paper Mario''). Once they are visible, they can also be used as stepping stones.
In the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], '''Red ? Blocks''' contain [[badge]]s and yellow ones contain coins or items. ? Blocks are sometimes [[Hidden Block|invisible]] at first. They are turned visible by jumping into them (or using [[Watt]] in ''Paper Mario'' and [[Tippi]] in ''Super Paper Mario''). Once they are visible, they can also be used as stepping stones.
[[File:PMTTYD Red Block Shhwonk Fortress.png|thumb|left|[[Shhwonk Fortress]] Red ? Block.]]
[[File:PMTTYD Red Block Shhwonk Fortress.png|thumb|left|[[Shhwonk Fortress]] Red ? Block.]]
[[File:PMTTYD Star Piece PetalMeadowsBackground.png|thumb|[[Petal Meadows]] Yellow ? Block.]]
[[File:PMTTYD Star Piece PetalMeadowsBackground.png|thumb|[[Petal Meadows]] Yellow ? Block.]]
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', ? Blocks (parsed as '''? blocks''') have the same function from the previous game.
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', ? Blocks (parsed as '''? blocks''' in the original GameCube version) have the same function from the previous game.


In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', some ? Blocks may hold [[Zombie Shroom]]s (and later, [[Ghoul Shroom]]s) within them. They can also sometimes be found on the ground. In [[Chapter 2-3]] there is a ? Block in the room on the second floor (the floor above the ground floor) which gives a [[Mushroom]] for 10 [[Rubee]]s. It returns to a normal ? Block after the hero eats the Mushroom and thus can be used indefinitely, as long as the hero has enough Rubees. After the Chapter is cleared, the ? Block can be used without payment.
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', some ? Blocks may hold [[Zombie Shroom]]s (and later, [[Ghoul Shroom]]s) within them. They can also sometimes be found on the ground. In [[Chapter 2-3]] there is a ? Block in the room on the second floor (the floor above the ground floor) which gives a [[Mushroom]] for 10 [[Rubee]]s. It returns to a normal ? Block after the hero eats the Mushroom and thus can be used indefinitely, as long as the hero has enough Rubees. After the Chapter is cleared, the ? Block can be used without payment.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Block#? Blocks}}
? Blocks make an appearance as objects in most [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] games. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ? Blocks appeared on the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage, which break and release items if hit or simply jumped into from below. They also appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] stage (where they look more realistic and withered, with cracks and a metal border), as well as in [[3D Land]] (where they can give [[Super Leaf|Super Leaves]] more often) in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and possibly in [[Super Mario Maker (stage)|Super Mario Maker]] (where they can give ''Super Mario'' items more often) in both 3DS and [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]] versions with the same purpose, though they turn into [[Empty Block]]s after ''Melee''.
? Blocks make an appearance as objects in most [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] games. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ? Blocks appeared on the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage, which break and release items if hit or simply jumped into from below. They also appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] stage (where they look more realistic and withered, with cracks and a metal border), as well as in [[3D Land]] (where they can give [[Super Leaf|Super Leaves]] more often) in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and possibly in [[Super Mario Maker (stage)|Super Mario Maker]] (where they can give ''Super Mario'' items more often) in both 3DS and [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]] versions with the same purpose, though they turn into [[Empty Block]]s after ''Melee''.


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? Blocks are one of many types of block to appear in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. They can give Mario and Luigi coins or items that can help them, similar to the series the blocks normally appear in. One hit on, they turn brown and they will not offer any more items. If Mario and Luigi happen to have 99 of the item found in the block (or 10 if playing ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' in [[Hard Mode]]), the item will remain in the block.
? Blocks are one of many types of block to appear in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. They can give Mario and Luigi coins or items that can help them, similar to the series the blocks normally appear in. One hit on, they turn brown and they will not offer any more items. If Mario and Luigi happen to have 99 of the item found in the block (or 10 if playing ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' in [[Hard Mode]]), the item will remain in the block.


In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', there is a room in the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]] which is designed to study different kinds of ? Blocks. The blocks found in this room are from ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario World'', and ''Paper Mario'', as well as the yellow [[! Block]] from ''Super Mario 64''.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', there is a room in the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]] which is designed to study different kinds of ? Blocks. The blocks found in this room are from ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario World'', and ''Paper Mario'', as well as the yellow [[! Block]] from ''Super Mario 64''. The ''Paper Mario'' block is said to appear to be made of soft materials but is quite hard,<ref>{{cite|quote=Appears to be made of soft materials but is actually quite hard. For professionals only.|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''|date=2003|language=en}}</ref> the ''Super Mario 64'' block is said to be analyzed for its vanishing technology,<ref>{{cite|quote=Currently analyzing the new technology that makes it vanish when struck...|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''|date=2003|language=en}}</ref> the ''Super Mario Bros.'' block is said to be made of secret materials with a metallic look,<ref>{{cite|quote=Made of secret materials from the Mushroom Kingdom. Metallic appearance is quite popular.|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''|date=2003|language=en}}</ref> and the ''Super Mario World'' block is said to be made of light, shiny materials that are somewhat shock absorbent.<ref>{{cite|quote=Made of light, shiny materials. Somewhat shock absorbent.|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''|date=2003|language=en}}</ref>
 
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', sometimes [[Tanoomba]]s and [[Tashrooba]]s can disguise as ? blocks with a leaf on top. When the Mario Bros. get close, it turns back into a Tanoomba or Tashrooba.


In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ? Blocks in the Mushroom Kingdom look as they do in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' This game also introduces the [[Brock]]s, beings made of ? Blocks. [[Broque Monsieur]], [[Broggy]], and [[Broque Madame]] are the only Brocks in the game.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ? Blocks in the Mushroom Kingdom look as they do in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' This game also introduces the [[Brock]]s, beings made of ? Blocks. [[Broque Monsieur]], [[Broggy]], and [[Broque Madame]] are the only Brocks in the game.
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===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''===
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''===
[[File:MvDK2 -Block.png|frame]]
[[File:MvDK2 -Block.png|frame]]
? Blocks also appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. When hit from below, a ? Block produces a single [[Fire Flower]], which can be collected by a Mini to temporarily transform it into its [[Fire Mario|fire form]].
? Blocks also appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. When hit from below, a ? Block produces a single [[Fire Flower]], which can be collected by a Mini to temporarily transform it into its [[Fire Mario|fire form]]. When a Mini hits a ? Block, the sound effect of hitting a ? Block from ''Super Mario Bros.'' is played. However, the "[[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]]" can be faintly heard within this sound effect, implying that the sound was not properly isolated, and was instead recorded indirectly from gameplay of ''Super Mario Bros.''
 
When a Mini hits a ? Block, the sound effect of hitting a ? Block from ''Super Mario Bros.'' is played. However, the "[[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]]" can be faintly heard within this sound effect, implying that the sound was not properly isolated, and was instead recorded indirectly from gameplay of ''Super Mario Bros.''


===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
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===''Mario + Rabbids'' series===
===''Mario + Rabbids'' series===
In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', giant ? Blocks appear in the background of various areas. [[Beep-0]] states these ? Blocks are empty and wouldn't even give a sarcastic player hint. Additionally, the Block Blaster weapon is designed after a ? Block, while the Burning Question weapon uses ? Blocks with their original ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite in its design. In the game's sequel, ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', several ? Blocks only appear in the background of the industrial area in [[Barrendale Mesa]].
In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', giant ? Blocks appear in the background of various areas. [[Beep-0]] states these ? Blocks are empty and wouldn't even give a sarcastic player hint. Additionally, the Block Blaster weapon is designed after a ? Block, while the Burning Question weapon uses ? Blocks with their original ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite in its design. In the game's sequel, ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', several ? Blocks only appear in the background of the industrial area in [[Barrendale Mesa]].
===''Yoshi's Crafted World''===
[[File:YCW Question Block cameo.jpg|thumb|left|The ? Block seen on the "HANDLE WITH CARE" sticker in ''Yoshi's Crafted World'']]
In ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', a ? Block icon appears on a "HANDLE WITH CARE" sticker on the bridge in the flip side of [[Rail-Yard Run]]; the sticker's design is reused from the ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' loading screen. In the same level, another ? Block appears as a brand of chocolate on a box labeled "Caramel Blocks".


===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
A Question Block<ref>''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' subtitles</ref><ref>{{media link|TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg|Monopoly ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' Edition board}}</ref> appears on the {{media link|Mario Movie Teaser Poster.jpg|first teaser poster}} for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. At the beginning of the film, after [[Bowser]] destroys the [[penguin]]s' castle, he breaks open a Question Block that contains the [[Super Star]]. Later in the film, the [[Training Course (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Training Course]] is constructed from a giant Question Block that emerges from water, while normal Question Blocks are scattered throughout the course itself. Question Blocks also appear in the [[Great Ring of Kong]], where Mario hits one and transforms into [[Cat Mario]], causing [[Donkey Kong]] to laugh and exclaim that he got "the cat box". Additionally, upon the film's release, exclusive popcorn tins designed to resemble the Question Block's look in the movie were available to be purchased at participating theaters.
A Question Block<ref>''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' subtitles</ref><ref>{{file link|TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg|Monopoly ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' Edition board}}</ref> appears on the {{file link|Mario Movie Teaser Poster.jpg|first teaser poster}} for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. At the beginning of the film, after [[Bowser]] destroys the [[penguin]]s' castle, he breaks open a Question Block that contains the [[Super Star]]. Later in the film, the [[Training Course (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Training Course]] is constructed from a giant Question Block that emerges from water, while normal Question Blocks are scattered throughout the course itself. Question Blocks also appear in the [[Great Ring of Kong]], where Mario hits one and transforms into [[Cat Mario]], causing [[Donkey Kong]] to laugh and exclaim that he got "the cat box". Additionally, upon the film's release, exclusive popcorn tins designed to resemble the Question Block's look in the movie were available to be purchased at participating theaters.


===Other appearances===
===Other appearances===
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In the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' series, ? Blocks appear as furniture items. They originally use their ''Super Mario Bros.'' appearance, though their modern appearance is used in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' and ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]''. The [[nookipedia:Item:? Block (New Horizons)|? Block]] in ''New Horizons'' was added as part of the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]].
In the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' series, ? Blocks appear as furniture items. They originally use their ''Super Mario Bros.'' appearance, though their modern appearance is used in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' and ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]''. The [[nookipedia:Item:? Block (New Horizons)|? Block]] in ''New Horizons'' was added as part of the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]].


In ''{{wp|LEGO City Undercover}}'', five hidden ? Blocks are hidden in various parts of LEGO City. Hitting all of them unlocks a playable character. They only appear in the original and Nintendo Switch versions of the game.
In both versions of ''[[Nintendo Monopoly]]'', the ? Block cards replace the traditional Chance Cards.
 
In ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]'', ? Block spaces replace two of the traditional Railroad Spaces on the game board. Landing on one allows a player to roll the game's numbered die and collect that many coins from the Bank.
 
In ''[[nwiki:LEGO City Undercover|LEGO City Undercover]]'', five hidden ? Blocks are hidden in various parts of LEGO City. Hitting all of them unlocks a playable character. They only appear in the original and Nintendo Switch versions of the game.


In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Crafting Tables are replaced by ? Blocks.  
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Crafting Tables are replaced by ? Blocks.  


? Blocks appear in the background of J. P. Spamley's office in the Disney movie ''{{wp|Ralph Breaks the Internet}}''. They appear to be based on the appearance in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', rather than using their current design.
? Blocks appear in the background of J. P. Spamley's office in ''{{wp|Ralph Breaks the Internet}}''; they appear to be based on the appearance in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', rather than using their current design.


In ''[[nwiki:Game Builder Garage|Game Builder Garage]]'', the 25th puzzle in the Extra Checkpoint is named after the ? Block and involves making a fully functional block to hit from below to make an item come out.
In ''[[nwiki:Game Builder Garage|Game Builder Garage]]'', the 25th puzzle in the Extra Checkpoint is named after the ? Block and involves making a fully functional block to hit from below to make an item come out.
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===Unused appearances===
[[File:SMW2QuestionBlock.png|frame]]
[[List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island pre-release and unused content|Unused graphics]] indicate that ? Blocks were considered for ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. However, they are absent from gameplay in the final, with their role being taken up by [[Egg Block]]s and [[Winged Cloud]]s.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
{{multiframe|[[File:QuestionBlockTrophy3DS.png|100px]] [[File:SSB4TrophyQuestionBlock.png|100px]]|size=220|A trophy of a ? Block in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' (left) / ''Wii U'' (right)}}
{{SSB4 trophy
*'''Trophy'''
|name=? Block
**'''? Block'''
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:QuestionBlockTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SSB4TrophyQuestionBlock.png|100px]]
**'''Appears in:'''
|category=Series Related
***'''NES''' Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)
|appears_in='''NES''' Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)<br>'''Wii U''' New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012)
***'''Wii U''' New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012)
|trophy_box=7: Super Mario Bros.
**''How many times do you think you and Mario have punched ? Blocks? What if we added up the numbers for the entire world? If you were walking down the street and suddenly found a ? Block just floating there, would you jump up and punch it like Mario?'' (American English)
|unlock=([[File:3DS Logo.svg|32px|link=Nintendo 3DS]]) Random<br>([[File:Wii U Logo.svg|32px|link=Wii U]]) Purchase at the [[smashwiki:Trophy Shop|Trophy Shop]]
**''How many times do you think you've made Mario hit a ? Block? How many times do you think everyone in the world's done it...? If you saw one just floating in mid-air while you were walking down the street one day, what would you do? Would you jump up and hit it?'' (British English)
|desc=How many times do you think you and Mario have punched ? Blocks? What if we added up the numbers for the entire world? If you were walking down the street and suddenly found a ? Block just floating there, would you jump up and punch it like Mario?
|desc2=How many times do you think you've made Mario hit a ? Block? How many times do you think everyone in the world's done it...? If you saw one just floating in mid-air while you were walking down the street one day, what would you do? Would you jump up and hit it?
}}


===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=?<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 7.</ref><br>?<br>ハテナブロック<br>''Hatena Burokku''<br>アイテムボックス<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/a2dj/course/super_4/index.html Official Japanese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.''] Retrieved April 11, 2020.</ref><br>''Aitemu Bokkusu''
|Jap=?<ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu'') instruction booklet|language=ja|date=1985|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo|page=7}}</ref>
|JapM=?<br><br>? Block (officially romanized as "Hatena Block")<br><br>Item Box<br><br>
|JapR=?
|ChiS=?砖块<ref>https://www.ique.com/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html</ref><br>''? Zhuānkuài''<br>物品箱<ref>[https://www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/demo_9.htm Official Chinese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.''] Retrieved April 11, 2020.</ref><br>''Wùpǐn Xiāng''<br>问号砖块<ref>[https://t.bilibili.com/386948498648693818 腾讯NintendoSwitch], ''Bilibili''. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'')</small><br>''Wènhào Zhuānkuài''
|JapM=?
|ChiSM=? Block<br><br>Item Box<br><br>Question Mark Block<br><br>
|Jap2=ハテナブロック<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|title=『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|language=Japanese|location=Tokyo|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|date=2015|page=21, 29, 41, 48, 61, 78, 119, 137, 151, 171, 186, 200, 216, 233}}</ref>
|ChiT=?磚塊<ref>https://www.nintendo.com.hk/3dland/adventure/index.html</ref>
|Jap2R=Hatena Burokku
|Jap2M=Question Mark Block (officially romanized as "Hatena Block")
|Jap3=アイテムボックス<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/a2dj/course/super_4/index.html|title=New スーパーマリオブラザーズ|accessdate=May 13, 2024|language=Japanese|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo}}</ref>
|Jap3R=Aitemu Bokkusu
|Jap3M=Item Box
|ChiS=?砖块<ref>{{cite|url=www.ique.com/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html|language=zh-hans|title=超级马力欧 3D乐园:冒险的舞台|publisher=iQue|accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiSR=? Zhuānkuài
|ChiS2=物品箱<ref>{{cite|url=www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/demo_9.htm|title=New 超级马力欧兄弟|publisher=iQue|language=zh-hans|accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS2R=Wùpǐn Xiāng
|ChiS3=问号砖块<ref>{{cite|url=t.bilibili.com/386948498648693818|title=腾讯NintendoSwitch|publisher=Bilibili|language=zh-hans|accessdate=May 8, 2020}}</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'')</small>
|ChiS3R=Wènhào Zhuānkuài
|ChiSM=? Block
|ChiS2M=Item Box
|ChiS3M=Question Mark Block
|ChiT=?磚塊<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/3dland/adventure/index.html|language=zh-hant|title=超級瑪利歐 3D樂園 繁體中文版 - 香港任天堂網站|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiTR=? Zhuānkuài
|ChiTR=? Zhuānkuài
|ChiTM=? Block
|ChiTM=? Block
|Dut=?-blok
|Dut=?-blok
|DutM=? Block
|DutM=? Block
|Fre=Bloc ?<br>Bloc Surprise <small>(''Super Mario Advance 2'' instruction booklet)</small><br>Bloc mystérieux <small>(''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Fre=Bloc ?
|FreM=? Block<br>Surprise Block<br>Mysterious block
|Fre2=Bloc Surprise <small>(''Super Mario Advance 2'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Fre3=Bloc mystérieux <small>(''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet)</small>
|FreM=? Block
|Fre2M=Surprise Block
|Fre3M=Mysterious block
|Ger=?-Block
|Ger=?-Block
|GerM=? Block
|Ita=?<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Italian manual|page=7}}</ref>
|Ita=Blocco ?<br>Blocco premio <small>(SNES ''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet)</small><br>Mattoni premio <small>(GBA ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Ita2=Blocco con?{{sic}}<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Italian manual|publisher=Nintendo|language=Italian|page=17}}</ref>
|ItaM=? Block<br>Prize Block<br>Prize Bricks
|Ita3=Quadro con punto interrogativo<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Land]]'' Italian manual|page=8}}</ref>
|Ita4=Blocco premio <small>(SNES ''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Ita5=? Blocco<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' Italian manual|page=9}}</ref>
|Ita6=Blocco ?
|Ita7=Mattoni premio <small>(GBA ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' instruction booklet)</small>
|ItaM=-
|Ita2M=Blocco with?; either meant as "Block with a question mark" or as "Block with [mystery item]"
|Ita3M=Square with question mark
|Ita4M=Prize Block
|Ita5M=? Block
|Ita6M=? block
|Ita7M=Prize Bricks
|Kor=?블록
|Kor=?블록
|KorR=? Beullok
|KorR=? Beullok
|KorM=? Block
|KorM=? Block
|Por=Bloco ?<br>Bloco de Prêmios <small>(SNES ''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Por=Bloco ?
|PorM=? Block<br>Prizes Block
|Por2=Bloco de Prêmios <small>(SNES ''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Rom=Piesă <small>(DIC ''Super Mario'' cartoons)</small><br>Bloc de întrebări 3D <small>({{media link|HappyMealMcDonaldsRomania.jpg|McDonald's Romania 2017 Happy Meal box, ''Super Mario'' promotion}})</small>
|PorM=? Block
|RomM=Piece<br>3D Block of questions
|Por2M=Prizes Block
|Rom=Piesă <small>(DIC ''Super Mario'' cartoons)</small>
|Rom2=Bloc de întrebări 3D <small>({{file link|HappyMealMcDonaldsRomania.jpg|McDonald's Romania 2017 Happy Meal box, ''Super Mario'' promotion}})</small>
|RomM=Piece
|Rom2M=3D Block of questions
|Rus=Блок «?»
|Rus=Блок «?»
|RusR=Blok «?»
|RusR=Blok «?»
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|SpaA=Bloque ?
|SpaA=Bloque ?
|SpaAM=? Block
|SpaAM=? Block
|SpaE=Bloque ?<br>Bloque de premio<ref>''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' Spanish instruction booklet.</ref>
|SpaE=Bloque ?
|SpaEM=? Block<br>Prize block
|SpaE2=Bloque de premio<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' Spanish instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|author=Nintendo|date=2002|language=es-es}}</ref>
|SpaEM=? Block
|SpaE2M=Prize block
|Hun=Erőnyerő <small> (''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'')
|HunM=Power wins
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*In both versions of ''[[Nintendo Monopoly]]'', the ? Block cards replace the traditional Chance Cards.
*In ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]'', ? Block spaces replace two of the traditional Railroad Spaces on the game board. Landing on one allows a player to roll the game's numbered die and collect that many coins from the Bank.


==References==
==References==
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