Simu-Block

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Simu Block.PNG A Simultaneous Block from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Sprite of a Simu-Block from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.

A Simu-Block[1][2] (alternatively Simu-block)[3] is a block found in the Mario & Luigi series. In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake, this half-red, half-green variety of ! Block always comes in pairs and must be struck simultaneously by Mario and Luigi to be activated. These blocks are usually separated by some distance and require some puzzle-solving to be able to hit them both at the same time.

In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, these blocks are called Simultaneous Blocks[4] and are in a quad-color scheme. They appear in either pairs or sets of four, but they are always next to each other. Only one of the blocks is solid at first; any others are holograms. The Mario Bros., their baby selves, or all four must strike them, one after another, to activate their effect.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 4人同時ブロック[citation needed]
4-nin Dōji Burokku
4-Person Simultaneous Block Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Italian Simu Blocco[5] Simu(ltanueous) Block Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake
Blocco solido[6] Solid block Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

References[edit]

  1. ^ "***Block Fortune*** Today's lucky block is... the Simu-Block. If you hit the two Simu-Blocks up ahead simultaneously, your luck will improve! The secret to hitting them simultaneously is to get on the top and bottom ledges!" – Sign in a mole's cave. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
  2. ^ "Dear Mustachioed Gentlemen: The two blocks here are called Simu-Blocks. If both of these blocks are struck simultaneously, something will occur..." – Plaque in a room in Joke's End. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
  3. ^ "Dear Mustachioed Gentlemen: The two blocks here are called Simu-blocks. If both of these blocks are struck simultaneously, something will occur..." – Plaque in a room in Joke's End. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
  4. ^ Hoffman, Chris (November 18, 2005). Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-59812-006-9. Page 10.
  5. ^ "Il blocco fortunato di oggi è... il Simu Blocco" – Sign. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
  6. ^ "Luigi, devi metterti sotto al blocco solido, poi devi SALTARE!" – Stuffwell. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.