Crate

The Crate first appeared in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Crates could be Ground-Pounded to break and release either Stars or a Key. These crates on the ground were called Stationary Crates. Balloons held crates in the air, and they could be shot down by a Yoshi Egg.

The Crate later appeared in Super Mario 64. They were items that could be picked up and thrown at an enemy, they usually contain Coins. A different, specific crate appeared in Jolly Roger Bay on the bridge of the sunken ship. This specific crate was larger and had a darker shade of color. It would slide on the bridge of the sunken ship. Being hit by that specific crate would be marked by a lose of life.

A Crate is also an item container featured in the Super Smash Bros. series. Like all other containers, the Crate must be broken before the items inside can be used in battle. To break the carrier, the wooden Crate could either be picked up and tossed in the air, or be attacked repeatedly on the ground. Crates could also be thrown at opponents, although it was difficult to hit other fighters, as throwing the cumbersome container took a long amount of time. Sometimes, Crates would explode under enough stress, damaging all nearby fighters. In the original Super Smash Bros., the Crate held one to three items, and was also extremely heavy. In fact, only Donkey Kong could lift up the Crate and walk around with it; all the other fighters could only pick up the container and toss it from a stationary position.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Crate's carrying capacity was increased, revealing anywhere from three to five items when broken. The Crate was still very heavy, although all fighters could pick up the container and walk with it (albeit most could only walk very slowly because of the container's weight). Again, only Donkey Kong could walk at a relatively normal speed with a Crate in hand. Crates also appear in Super Mario Galaxy, where they are stationary items that can be Star spun to reveal items, often Star bits or coins.

The Crate, along with the Barrel, returns in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. However, this time it will change appearance depending on the environment. For example, if it is in a Star Fox stage, it will turn into a chrome Crate. This does not change its effect, however. The game also introduces the Rolling Crate, a Crate that slides across the floor, and the Blast Box, a dangerous item that could explode if it is thrown.