1.8)- Bricks, Pipes, and Doors

Learn about the different types of Bricks, Pipes, and Doors in Super Paper Mario! This guide explains how to interact with each one and what they do.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Super Paper Mario and wondering about all those interactive bits and bobs you'll find scattered around the world? We're talking about Bricks, Pipes, and Doors – they're pretty much the main things you'll be messing with out in the field. Let's break 'em down so you know exactly what you're dealing with.

Doors
These are super straightforward. You know what a door looks like, right? Just walk up to one and press the Up button on your D-pad. Easy peasy! Keep in mind, though, the direction you need to press might change if you're in 3-D mode, so just pay attention to the prompts.

Pipes
Ah, pipes, a true Mario classic! You'll spot these as those familiar green, red, or blue tubes. To use one, you'll want to jump right on top of it and then press Down on your D-pad. Not every pipe is a ticket to somewhere else, so don't be surprised if some are just for show. Also, watch out – Piranha Plants sometimes like to pop out of them, so be ready!

Bricks (or Blocks)
These come in a few different flavors, and knowing them will help you find hidden goodies or just navigate the world. There are five main types:

• Sand Blocks: These look like they're made of actual bricks and are brown. You can either hit them from below by jumping into them, or if you have Boomer, you can use him to smash them. Sometimes, these blocks are hiding items, so it's often worth a whack!
• Item Blocks: You'll recognize these by the big yellow color and the question mark right in the middle. These blocks are permanent – they won't disappear. Every single one of them holds an item. To get it, just jump up and hit them from underneath, or if Boomer's around, you can set him on top to grab the goods.
• Brown Blocks: These are pretty plain. They can't be destroyed, and they don't hold any items. You can spot them because they have a big 'X' marked across them from corner to corner.
• Dimensional Blocks: These look like yellow blocks with two arrows on them. The tricky thing here is that they only exist in one dimension at a time. If you can't see or interact with a dimensional block, it means you're in the wrong dimension. You'll need to flip into its dimension, then jump into it. Doing so will actually make it change dimensions, hopefully to one you can use!
• ! Blocks: These are the special ones! They come in all sorts of sizes and colors, and when you hit them, they do something unique. This could be anything from unlocking a door, moving a pipe, or even making a treasure chest pop into existence. Some of these blocks can only be hit once, while others stick around permanently.