Ladder

Ladders are objects in the original Donkey Kong game. They are found throughout the stage and serve as a connection between two ramps. Mario has to use them in order to get to the top and to avoid Barrels and Fireballs. Some of the Ladders are broken; Mario cannot climb these. He also cannot climb any Ladders if he is carrying a Hammer. Ladders also appear in the Rumble Falls stage of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.