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The list below are the 1★ and 2★ rewards obtained from a ? Block. The rewards that are 3★ or higher are shown [[Bonus ? Block#List of rewards|here]].
The list below are the 1★ and 2★ rewards obtained from a ? Block. The rewards that are 3★ or higher are shown [[Bonus ? Block#List of rewards|here]].
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During a [[Wonder Effect]], some ? Blocks become purple in color, and will only drop [[flower coin]]s. When the Wonder Effect ends, these blocks return to normal.
During a [[Wonder Effect]], some ? Blocks become purple in color, and will only drop [[flower coin]]s. When the Wonder Effect ends, these blocks return to normal.
===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)===
[[File:1-1 DK GB.png|thumb|left|160px|Ending of ''Donkey Kong''.]]
? Blocks appear during the ending of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', to show that the main cast fell into what seems to be the Mushroom Kingdom.


===''Wario Land'' series===
===''Wario Land'' series===
====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''====
====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''====
[[File:RiceBeachCourse1FaceBlock.png|thumb]]
[[File:RiceBeachCourse1FaceBlock.png|thumb]]
? Blocks, known here as '''Face Blocks'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 88. [https://imgur.com/a/5m2Mlbg Page 77].</ref>, have been redesigned for ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', now having faces rather than its distinctive question mark, but still serving the same function. Its expression is initially cheerful, but when used, it changes into a grumpy one. [[Wario]] can hit one of these blocks by jumping from the bottom or [[Dash Attack|Body Slam]]ming from the side; upon doing so, a 1 Gold Coin, [[Heart (Wario Land series)|heart]], or [[Power Up Pot]] may appear. These power-ups can be one of the following: [[Garlic bottle|Garlic]], [[Viking helmet|Bull]], [[Dragon Pot|Dragon]], or [[Jet Pot|Jet]]. The player can also reveal the contents by heating it with [[Dragon Wario (Wario Land series)|Dragon Wario]]'s flames.
? Blocks, known here as '''Face Blocks'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 88|page=[https://imgur.com/a/5m2Mlbg 77]}}</ref>, have been redesigned for ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', now having faces rather than its distinctive question mark, but still serving the same function. Its expression is initially cheerful, but when used, it changes into a grumpy one. [[Wario]] can hit one of these blocks by jumping from the bottom or [[Dash Attack|Body Slam]]ming from the side; upon doing so, a 1 Gold Coin, [[Heart (Wario Land series)|heart]], or [[Power Up Pot]] may appear. These power-ups can be one of the following: [[Garlic bottle|Garlic]], [[Viking helmet|Bull]], [[Dragon Pot|Dragon]], or [[Jet Pot|Jet]]. The player can also reveal the contents by heating it with [[Dragon Wario (Wario Land series)|Dragon Wario]]'s flames.


====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''====
====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''====
In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', ? Blocks start out with their usual design, but used ones have the same unhappy face as in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''.
In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', ? Blocks start out with their usual design, but used ones have the same unhappy face as in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''.
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===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)===
[[File:1-1 DK GB.png|thumb|left|160px|Ending of ''Donkey Kong'']]
? Blocks appear during the ending of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', to show that the main cast fell into what seems to be the Mushroom Kingdom.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
In the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], as of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', similar item blocks, called [[Item Box]]es are found on every track, replacing the [[? Panel]]s of ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are usually semi-transparent and reappear when they get hit. While most of them are set on the ground, some float in midair, like ? Blocks.
In the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], as of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', similar item blocks, called [[Item Box]]es are found on every track, replacing the [[? Panel]]s of ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are usually semi-transparent and reappear when they get hit. While most of them are set on the ground, some float in midair, like ? Blocks.
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? Blocks are one of many types of block to appear in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. They can give Mario and Luigi coins or items that can help them, similar to the series the blocks normally appear in. One hit on, they turn brown and they will not offer any more items. If Mario and Luigi happen to have 99 of the item found in the block (or 10 if playing ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' in [[Hard Mode]]), the item will remain in the block.
? Blocks are one of many types of block to appear in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. They can give Mario and Luigi coins or items that can help them, similar to the series the blocks normally appear in. One hit on, they turn brown and they will not offer any more items. If Mario and Luigi happen to have 99 of the item found in the block (or 10 if playing ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' in [[Hard Mode]]), the item will remain in the block.


In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', there is a room in the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]] which is designed to study different kinds of ? Blocks. The blocks found in this room are from ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario World'', and ''Paper Mario'', as well as the yellow [[! Block]] from ''Super Mario 64''. The ''Paper Mario'' block is said to appear to be made of soft materials but is quite hard,<ref>"Appears to be made of soft materials but is actually quite hard. For professionals only." ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''</ref> the ''Super Mario 64'' block is said to be analyzed for its vanishing technology,<ref>"Currently analyzing the new technology that makes it vanish when struck..." ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''</ref> the ''Super Mario Bros.'' block is said to be made of secret materials with a metallic look,<ref>"Made of secret materials from the Mushroom Kingdom. Metallic appearance is quite popular." ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''</ref> and the ''Super Mario World'' block is said to be made of light, shiny materials that are somewhat shock absorbent.<ref>"Made of light, shiny materials. Somewhat shock absorbent." ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''</ref>
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', there is a room in the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]] which is designed to study different kinds of ? Blocks. The blocks found in this room are from ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario World'', and ''Paper Mario'', as well as the yellow [[! Block]] from ''Super Mario 64''. The ''Paper Mario'' block is said to appear to be made of soft materials but is quite hard,<ref>{{cite|quote=Appears to be made of soft materials but is actually quite hard. For professionals only.|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''}}</ref> the ''Super Mario 64'' block is said to be analyzed for its vanishing technology,<ref>{{cite|quote=Currently analyzing the new technology that makes it vanish when struck...|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''}}</ref> the ''Super Mario Bros.'' block is said to be made of secret materials with a metallic look,<ref>{{cite|quote=Made of secret materials from the Mushroom Kingdom. Metallic appearance is quite popular.|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''}}</ref> and the ''Super Mario World'' block is said to be made of light, shiny materials that are somewhat shock absorbent.<ref>{{cite|quote=Made of light, shiny materials. Somewhat shock absorbent.|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''}}</ref>


In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ? Blocks in the Mushroom Kingdom look as they do in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' This game also introduces the [[Brock]]s, beings made of ? Blocks. [[Broque Monsieur]], [[Broggy]], and [[Broque Madame]] are the only Brocks in the game.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ? Blocks in the Mushroom Kingdom look as they do in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' This game also introduces the [[Brock]]s, beings made of ? Blocks. [[Broque Monsieur]], [[Broggy]], and [[Broque Madame]] are the only Brocks in the game.
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In ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]'', ? Block spaces replace two of the traditional Railroad Spaces on the game board. Landing on one allows a player to roll the game's numbered die and collect that many coins from the Bank.
In ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]'', ? Block spaces replace two of the traditional Railroad Spaces on the game board. Landing on one allows a player to roll the game's numbered die and collect that many coins from the Bank.


In ''{{wp|LEGO City Undercover}}'', five hidden ? Blocks are hidden in various parts of LEGO City. Hitting all of them unlocks a playable character. They only appear in the original and Nintendo Switch versions of the game.
In ''[[nwiki:LEGO City Undercover|LEGO City Undercover]]'', five hidden ? Blocks are hidden in various parts of LEGO City. Hitting all of them unlocks a playable character. They only appear in the original and Nintendo Switch versions of the game.


In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Crafting Tables are replaced by ? Blocks.  
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Crafting Tables are replaced by ? Blocks.  


? Blocks appear in the background of J. P. Spamley's office in the Disney movie ''{{wp|Ralph Breaks the Internet}}''. They appear to be based on the appearance in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', rather than using their current design.
? Blocks appear in the background of J. P. Spamley's office in ''{{wp|Ralph Breaks the Internet}}''; they appear to be based on the appearance in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', rather than using their current design.


In ''[[nwiki:Game Builder Garage|Game Builder Garage]]'', the 25th puzzle in the Extra Checkpoint is named after the ? Block and involves making a fully functional block to hit from below to make an item come out.
In ''[[nwiki:Game Builder Garage|Game Builder Garage]]'', the 25th puzzle in the Extra Checkpoint is named after the ? Block and involves making a fully functional block to hit from below to make an item come out.
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
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|Jap=?<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet. Page 7.</ref>
|Jap=?<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet|language=Japanese|publisher=Nintendo|page=7}}</ref>
|Jap2=ハテナブロック
|Jap2=ハテナブロック
|Jap3=アイテムボックス<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/a2dj/course/super_4/index.html Official Japanese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.''] Retrieved April 11, 2020.</ref>
|Jap3=アイテムボックス<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/a2dj/course/super_4/index.html|title=Official Japanese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.''|accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref>
|JapR=?
|JapR=?
|Jap2R=Hatena Burokku
|Jap2R=Hatena Burokku
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|ChiS=?砖块<ref>https://www.ique.com/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html</ref>
|ChiS=?砖块<ref>https://www.ique.com/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html</ref>
|ChiSR=? Zhuānkuài
|ChiSR=? Zhuānkuài
|ChiS2=物品箱<ref>[https://www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/demo_9.htm Official Chinese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.''] Retrieved April 11, 2020.</ref>
|ChiS2=物品箱<ref>{{cite|url=www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/demo_9.htm|title=Official Chinese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.''|accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref>
|ChiS2R=Wùpǐn Xiāng
|ChiS2R=Wùpǐn Xiāng
|ChiS3=问号砖块<ref>[https://t.bilibili.com/386948498648693818 腾讯NintendoSwitch], ''Bilibili''. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'')</small>
|ChiS3=问号砖块<ref>{{cite|url=t.bilibili.com/386948498648693818|title=腾讯NintendoSwitch|publisher=Bilibili|accessdate=May 8, 2020}}</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'')</small>
|ChiS3R=Wènhào Zhuānkuài
|ChiS3R=Wènhào Zhuānkuài
|ChiSM=? Block
|ChiSM=? Block
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|Dut=?-blok
|Dut=?-blok
|DutM=? Block
|DutM=? Block
|Fre=Bloc ?<br>Bloc Surprise <small>(''Super Mario Advance 2'' instruction booklet)</small><br>Bloc mystérieux <small>(''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Fre=Bloc ?
|FreM=? Block<br>Surprise Block<br>Mysterious block
|Fre2=Bloc Surprise <small>(''Super Mario Advance 2'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Fre3=Bloc mystérieux <small>(''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet)</small>
|FreM=? Block
|Fre2M=Surprise Block
|Fre3M=Mysterious block
|Ger=?-Block
|Ger=?-Block
|GerM=? Block
|Ita=?<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Italian manual|page=7}}</ref>
|Ita=?<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Italian manual. Page 7.</ref>
|Ita2=Blocco con?{{sic}}<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Italian manual|publisher=Nintendo|language=Italian|page=17}}</ref>
|Ita2=Blocco con?{{sic}}<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Italian manual. Page 17.</ref>
|Ita3=Quadro con punto interrogativo<ref>''[[Super Mario Land]]'' Italian manual. Page 8.</ref>
|Ita3=Quadro con punto interrogativo<ref>''[[Super Mario Land]]'' Italian manual. Page 8.</ref>
|Ita4=Blocco premio <small>(SNES ''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Ita4=Blocco premio <small>(SNES ''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet)</small>