Containers

Containers is a catch-all term for any object designed for the sole purpose of placing an item within it. These come in a variety of forms, each with their own manner of interacting with and releasing the item. Some NPCs, such as POWs and Frozen Men, also contain items if the player approaches them.

? Blocks: The most common form, these are activated by hitting from below. Seen in nearly every Mario game.
Vegetables: Items hidden from the ground as seen in Super Mario Bros 2.
Sonic Monitors: A TV style block with a picture of the item in question on the front. These are used by jumping on them or hitting them with an attack from the side.
Standard: A basic container easily used in any form or sized. The contents are accessed by throwing or hitting them.
Chests: This container is opened by jumping on or hitting it. Some of them can contain two items.
Presents: Comes in two types: ones on the ground, and ones suspended in the air by balloons. They function similarly to ? blocks, but don't leave behind empty blocks to stand on. Ground presents must be jumped on to open, while balloon presents must be hit from below.
Snake Holes: Holes in the ground that contain items. They are covered with lids adorned with a question mark, which must be pulled off to release the contents inside.
Urns: Ancient porcelain urns containing various items. Although the player can stand on them, they can easily be broken open with projectiles, Koopa shells, or spin-jumps.

Containers

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