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Banekiti (generically referred to by Prima as "springs"[1]) are extremely rare, indestructible obstacles appearing in Super Mario Galaxy. They resemble yellowish brown ovals with two beady eyes and four sprouting springs. Banekiti move from side to side in order to bounce and delay Boo Mario, thus hindering the passage. Only four Banekiti appear in the entire game, and only in Boo's Boneyard Galaxy. The player's character cannot affect them at all.
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Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy
Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | バネキチ[2] Banekiti[3] |
From 「バネ」 (bane, spring) and suffix 「吉」 (kichi) | |
| Italian | Molla[4] | Spring |
References
- ^ "Watch out for springs in the middle of the course; they bounce Boo Mario backward, costing time." Fletcher Black, Super Mario Galaxy PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 256.
- ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Galaxy section, page 137.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy internal filename (Banekiti)
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 137