Editing Ice Block

{{distinguish|Snow block|Snowman Block}}
{{item infobox
|image=[[File:SMM3DS Art - Ice Block.png|120px]]<br>Artwork of an Ice Block from ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' ([[List of games by date#1987|1987]], overall)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'']] ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|effect=Slippery when walked on
}}
'''Ice Blocks''' (also lowercase as '''ice blocks''')<ref>{{cite|author=Browne, Catherine|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide''|location=Roseville|publisher=Random House Inc|date=May 23, 2010|page=127|isbn=978-0-30746-907-6}}</ref> appear in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise as frozen versions of regular [[block]]s, mostly in the side-scrolling games of the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]].

==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' / ''Super Mario Bros. 2''====
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Ice Blocks first appear in [[World 4-1 (Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 4-1]] of ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' and its {{wp|Western world|Western}} release, ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. They act as slippery platforms. In this game, they are also [[Semisolid Platform|semisolid]], which is a feature that did not appear in later games.
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====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
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[[File:SMAS SMB3 World 6-3 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Mario traversing over a structure of Ice Blocks.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and [[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|its remake]], Ice Blocks appear commonly throughout [[Ice Land]], where they mostly make up the level structure in its airborne levels. Like in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', they act as slippery platforms; these Ice Blocks can be normal (the size of a [[Brick Block|brick]]) or giant-sized (two times bigger, like [[Mega Block|Big Block]]s).

A rarer type of ice block<ref name=Prima>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J|title=''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=12|quote='''ICE AND BLUE BRICK BLOCKS''' Ice and blue brick blocks interest Mario because they both occur infrequently and have separate properties. Throw blue blocks at enemies, and thaw ice blocks with Fire Flower firings—just don’t drop onto something nasty when you’re melting them!|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=October 21, 2003|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-4425-9}}</ref> also exists; it is transparent and can be melted by [[fireball]]s from [[Mario]] and [[Luigi|Luigi's]] [[Fire Mario|Fire form]]. [[Frozen Coin|Some]] contain [[coin]]s, while others contain [[Muncher]]s.

A third type of Ice Block, also referred to as a [[White Block]], also appears throughout Ice Land. Unlike the other types, these resemble white or light blue bricks, are not slippery, and can be picked up and thrown.
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====''Super Mario World''====
[[File:SMW Ice Block.png|frame]]
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', a few Ice Blocks make a small appearance in the level [[Awesome]] of the [[Special Zone]]. None of them can be picked up, as they merely serve as slippery platforms. They appear as light blue [[Rotating Block]]s.

====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:SM64DS IceBlock.png|thumb|left|Yoshi melting blocks of Ice in ''Super Mario 64 DS'']]
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', grounded ice blocks are routinely shot out of the '''ice block shooter''' in [[Snowman's Land]]. The ice block shooter is placed on the normal route to Snowman Mountain, and its ice blocks are triangular waves that stop and disappear into the ground before reaching the freezing pond. After every four small ice blocks are shot, a large one is shot. The ice blocks attempt to push Mario into the freezing pond and require timing to jump over as they are indestructible.

In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', additional forms are introduced. [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Block]]s of '''Ice'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' instruction booklet|page=28|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=2004|author=Nintendo}}</ref> appear in the ice-themed courses [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] and Snowman's Land. They can be melted only with [[Yoshi]]'s [[Fire Power (Yoshi)|fire breath]], and they often contain items such as [[Red Coin]]s. In the latter course, they can be melted to collect a [[Power Star]] for [[Yoshi's Ice Sculpture]]. Additionally, massive Ice Blocks<ref>''Super Mario 64 DS'' internal object name (<tt>EWM_ICE_BLOCK</tt>)</ref> (referred to as '''ice cubes''')<ref>{{cite|author=Knight, Michael|title=''Nintendo DS'' Pocket Guide|page=375|isbn=978-0-307-46760-7|quote=Finally, slowly and carefully get across a gap on giant moving ice cubes.|language=en-us|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=March 16, 2010}}</ref> appear in [[Chief Chilly Challenge]]. They serve as indestructible moving platforms.
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====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:SMS Ice Blocks.png|thumb|Several ice blocks in [[Sirena Beach]]'s special stage]]
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', ice blocks<ref>{{cite|author=Averill, Alan, and Jennifer Villarreal|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Player's Guide|page=87|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=2002|isbn=1-930206-23-2}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|page=14, 125, and 147|date=September 3, 2002|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-3961-1}}</ref> (also called ice cubes)<ref>{{cite|author=Loe, Casey|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Perfect Guide|page=80|language=en-us|date=August 12, 2002|publisher=Versus Books|isbn=1931886091}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Official Strategy Guide|page=96|publisher=BradyGAMES|language=en-us|isbn=0-7440-0180-3|date=2002}}</ref> are transparent blocks giving off an icy mist, and they can be melted with [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]]. Large ice blocks appear in special stages, and small ones containing items can be found in [[Noki Bay]] and the [[Delfino Airstrip]].

====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:IceBlockNSMB.png|frame|left]]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', they are once again slippery platforms. They are found in [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 5]].
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:IceBlockNSMBW.png|frame|left]]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', there are six types of Ice Blocks: standard Ice Blocks that act as slippery platforms and cannot be picked up or destroyed, Ice Blocks that consist of enemies frozen by an [[Ice Flower]] or other ice projectile, Ice Blocks that can be picked up and thrown at enemies in [[World 3-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 3-4]], [[World 3-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 3-5]], [[World 6-1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6-1]], [[World 9-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-5]], and {{world-link|coin|5|World Coin-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}} similarly to [[Grab Block]]s (they cannot hurt players, unlike [[barrel]]s), frozen-over [[Snake Block]]s called [[Ice Snake Block]]s that only appear in {{world-link|3|castle|World 3-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}, giant [[Ice Wall]]s (in the same level mentioned) that can only be destroyed using [[Bob-omb]]s, and Ice Blocks that only appear in [[World 9-7 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-7]], which, as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', can contain coins and Munchers and can be melted with fireballs from a [[Fire Flower]] or enemy.

====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Ice Blocks are found in [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 4]]. Once again they cause Mario or Luigi to skid.

====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
Ice Blocks also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', where they reprise their role as regular platforms. Giant [[Ice Chunk]]s also make an appearance in the level [[Piranha Plants on Ice]]. In the level, they are found on top of [[Frozen Coin]]s, which will melt when hit by [[fireball]]s. When its Frozen Coin is melted, the Ice Chunk falls to the ground, which causes it to block some areas or crush [[Mario]] or enemies.

====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
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Ice Blocks appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'', although they only appear as slippery platforms in all of the level styles and, therefore, cannot be picked up. They also cannot be melted with fire. They are given new sprites for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario World'' styles.

====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
[[File:SMM2-SM3DW-IceBlock.png|frame|A ''Super Mario 3D World''-style Ice Block]]
Ice Blocks appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', where they behave in the same manner as its predecessor. This time, however, they also appear in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' style.

====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
[[File:IceBlockSMBW.png|thumb|left|In ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
Ice Blocks reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. Just like in the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games, they can be melted from one of Fire Mario's fireballs.
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===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)===
In the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', Ice Blocks appear in several [[Iceberg]] stages. They appear as small blocks of ice that are often used as a puzzle element involving [[Faiachū]], which melt them as they walk over them.

===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
[[File:SMW2-YI - Ice Block.png|frame|left]]
Ice Blocks appear in a few games of the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]]. In ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', they serve as slippery obstacles that cannot be picked up, but can be melted by Yoshi's fire breath after eating a [[fire watermelon|red watermelon]], [[Lava Bubble]], or [[Pyro Guy|Flamer Guy]]. Some Ice Blocks hide items. Ice Blocks retain their role in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', although they can now be melted by only [[Baby Bowser]] and [[Scorchit]]s, and the latter can melt some Ice Blocks that Baby Bowser cannot.
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===''Wario Land II''===
[[File:WL2 GlassBlock.png|thumb|Wario, preparing to throw an ice block at a D.D.]]
Ice blocks are rare objects that can be found in ''[[Wario Land II]]''. They appear as small translucent blocks, and are very fragile. Ice blocks can be picked up and used as a throwing weapon to defeat or stun enemies or to break [[Enemy Block]]s. If the ice block falls to the ground or is attacked, it shatters. However, the ice block will respawn if the player walks away from it and then returns.

They are first encountered in a level called [[Defeat Four Ducks!]]. It is deployed in various rooms throughout [[Syrup Castle]] and can be used to progress through the fortress. The player needs to use the ice blocks to knock down one of the four [[D.D.]]s from an unreachable location, and to smash through a staple of Enemy Blocks.

Objects with similar properties, small [[barrel]]s, can be found in ''[[Wario Land 3]]''.

===''Nintendo Badge Arcade''===
Ice Blocks from the ''Super Mario World'' style of ''Super Mario Maker'' appear as collectible badges in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''.

===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
Ice Blocks return in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and [[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|its remake]], appearing in the levels [[Fluffy Snow, Here We Go!]] and [[Frozen Solid and Chilled]]. Like in previous games, they will melt from the effects of fire from a [[fire watermelon]]. [[Flooff]]s can also melt Ice Blocks.

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' (Nintendo Switch)===
In the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[reissue|remake]] of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', Ice Blocks first appear in [[Slippery Summit]]. Like most appearances, they affect Mario's traction, although they also affect [[Shy Guy]]s. They are differentiated from semisolid iced floors.

==Gallery==
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<gallery>
SMB2IceBlock.png|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'')
IceBlockNSMB.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
IceBlockNSMBW.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
SMM-SMB-IceBlock.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style)''
SMM-SMB3-Ice Block.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' style)
SMM-SMW-IceBlock.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''[[Super Mario World]]'' style)
SMM-NSMBU-IceBlock.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
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==Names in other languages==
===Ice Block===
{{foreign names
|Jap=氷ブロック
|JapR=Kōri Burokku
|JapM=Ice Block
|Jap2={{ruby|氷|こおり}}のブロック<ref>{{cite|title=「任天堂公式ガイドブック　ドンキーコング」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Donkey Kong'')|page=64|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|date=1994}}</ref>
|Jap2R=Kōri no Burokku
|Jap2M=Iced Block
|Jap3={{ruby|氷|こおり}}<ref>{{cite|title=''Wario Land 2: Nusumareta Zaihō'' Shogakukan guide|page=91|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/ASMJ/ASMJ_J.pdf|title=スーパーマリオ６４ＤＳ (''Sūpā Mario 64 DS'') instruction booklet|page=28|language=ja|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo}}</ref>
|Jap3R=Kōri
|Jap3M=Ice
|Jap4=氷床<ref>{{cite|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja|date=2015|title=''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' section|page=150}}</ref>
|Jap4R=Kōri Yuka
|Jap4M=Ice Floor (''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', platform and thawable versions)
|Fre=Bloc de glace
|Dut=Ijsblok
|DutM=Ice Block
|Ger=Eis-Block
|GerM=Ice Block
|Kor=얼음블록
|KorR=Eoreum Beullok
|KorM=Ice Block
|Rus=Ледяной блок
|RusR=Ledyanoy blok
|RusM=Icy Block
|SpaA=Bloque de hielo
|SpaAM=Ice block
|Ita=Blocco di ghiaccio
|ItaM=Ice block 
|ChiS=冰冻砖块
|ChiSR=Bīngdòng Zhuānkuài
|ChiSM=Icy Block
|ChiT=冰凍磚塊
|ChiTR=Bīngdòng Zhuānkuài
|ChiTM=Icy Block
|FreM=Ice block
}}

===Ice block shooter===
{{foreign names
|Jap=アイスブロックシューター
|JapR=Aisu burokku shūtā
|JapM=Ice block shooter
|Chi=冰块射手
|ChiR=Bīng kuài shèshǒu
|ChiM=Ice buck shooter
|Fre=machine à cracher des glaçons
|FreM=Ice block spitting machine
|Ita=Fonte dei Blocchi di Ghiaccio<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|page=91}}</ref>
|ItaM=Ice Block Source
}}

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