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The '''Ball Hop''' is an overworld Bros. Move in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. The move is taught to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] by [[Big Massif]] and [[Lil' Massif]] on their second visit to [[Mount Pajamaja]]. It can be seen as the spiritual successor to the [[High Jump]] and [[Bros. Ball]] moves from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' (and its [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|3DS remake]]) and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' respectively.
The '''Ball Hop''' is an overworld Bros. Move in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. The move is taught to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] by [[Big Massif]] and [[Lil' Massif]] on their second visit to [[Mount Pajamaja]]. It can be seen as the spiritual successor to the [[High Jump]] and [[Bros. Ball]] moves from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' (and its [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|3DS remake]]) and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' respectively.


This move is executed when in front of a high ledge which is too high for the Bros. to reach. Mario and Luigi will jump into a ball, which will endlessly move until the player presses {{button|3ds|A}} or {{button|3ds|B}} again. The jumps that the ball make are higher so the Bros. can reach higher places. It is also used for Ring Puzzles, where Mario and Luigi must jump through rings in ball form without touching the same space again.  
This move used by first pressing {{Button|3ds|R}} until the action icon cycles to two curved arrows. Either {{button|3ds|A}} or {{button|3ds|B}} starts the move, with Luigi jumping onto Mario and having both of them curl into a single ball. While in a ball, the Bros bounce continuously. However, Ball Hop can only bounce in place or move a fixed distance in a cardinal direction. The trajectory is determined with the {{button|3ds|stick}} while the ball is grounded. (As in, pressing a direction while airborne has no effect on the arc.) By pressing {{button|3ds|A}} or {{button|3ds|B}} again, the Bros. split up and stand again. However, the move cannot be cancelled during the initial bounce of Ball Hop.
 
The jumps that the ball make are higher than normal, enabling the Bros. to reach higher places or get over certain obstacles. The fixed jump arcs make it useful for moving across small platforms. It is also used for Ring Puzzles, where Mario and Luigi must jump through rings in ball form without touching the same space again. When starting Ball Hop close to a Ring Puzzle, Mario will slide into a set position so as to align Ball Hop's jumps.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 16:29, July 26, 2024

Ball Hop from Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Mario and Luigi performing the Ball Hop.

The Ball Hop is an overworld Bros. Move in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. The move is taught to Mario and Luigi by Big Massif and Lil' Massif on their second visit to Mount Pajamaja. It can be seen as the spiritual successor to the High Jump and Bros. Ball moves from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (and its 3DS remake) and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time respectively.

This move used by first pressing R Button until the action icon cycles to two curved arrows. Either A Button or B Button starts the move, with Luigi jumping onto Mario and having both of them curl into a single ball. While in a ball, the Bros bounce continuously. However, Ball Hop can only bounce in place or move a fixed distance in a cardinal direction. The trajectory is determined with the Circle Pad while the ball is grounded. (As in, pressing a direction while airborne has no effect on the arc.) By pressing A Button or B Button again, the Bros. split up and stand again. However, the move cannot be cancelled during the initial bounce of Ball Hop.

The jumps that the ball make are higher than normal, enabling the Bros. to reach higher places or get over certain obstacles. The fixed jump arcs make it useful for moving across small platforms. It is also used for Ring Puzzles, where Mario and Luigi must jump through rings in ball form without touching the same space again. When starting Ball Hop close to a Ring Puzzle, Mario will slide into a set position so as to align Ball Hop's jumps.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French (NOE) Saut ballon[?] Ball jump
German Prall-Ball[?] Plump Ball