Spiked ball (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Not to be confused with Tōsenbo.
Spiked ball
Artwork of a spiked ball, from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
First appearance Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)

A Tōsanbōru is a flashing spiked ball acting as an obstacle in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. It first and frequently appears in the Pumpkin Zone's first stage and later appears in its final stage. It is attached to a chain and moves up and down every couple of seconds, usually in corridors which must be traversed to complete the level. It hurts the player if they touch it.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese トーサンボール[1]
Tōsanbōru
From「通さん」(tōsan, cannot pass) and "ball"

German Tosanball
 
Italian Palla chiodata[2]
Mazza Pendolo[3]
Spike Ball
Bat pendulum (similar to Ball "N" Chain)

References

  1. ^ 「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオランド2 6つの金貨」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins), page 13.
  2. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 75
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 77