List of Course Elements in Super Mario Maker

This is a list of Course Elements in Super Mario Maker that can be used when creating a level.

Unlocking Course Elements[]

New course elements are unlocked daily for 9 days. As of version 1.01, new course elements can be unlocked after spending at least 5 minutes in course editor and placing 2000 blocks.

Gameplay[]

Game Styles[]

Super Mario Bros.	Super Mario Bros. 3	Super Mario World	New Super Mario Bros. U

Course Themes[]

Ground	Underground	Underwater	Ghost House	Airship	Castle

Timer and Autoscroll[]

The in-game timer ranges from 10-500 and can only be changed in increments of 10.
There are 4 options for the autoscroll: No Autoscroll, Turtle Speed, Rabbit Speed and Cheetah Speed.

List of Course Elements[]

Blocks[]

Name	Description	Winged
? Block	A block with a question mark on it that will give Mario a coin when hit. It can also be made to spawn objects.	Yes
Brick Block	A block that can be destroyed by Super Mario. It can also be made to spawn objects in which case Mario will no longer be able to destroy it.^Note	Yes
Cloud Block	A cloud that is only solid at the top.	Yes
Coin	A collectable coin that grants Mario an additional life when he obtains 100 of them. Shaking it will transform it into a Pink Coin.	Yes
Donut Block	A block that will fall if Mario stands on it for long enough.	Yes
Ground	A ground block.	No
Hard Block	A cement block.	Yes
Hidden Block	An invisible block that will only be activated if hit from below. It can also be made to spawn objects.	Yes
Ice Block	A block that has less traction and causes Mario to slide when walked on.	Yes
Jelectro	An invincible, glowing, electric jellyfish that will damage Mario when he touches it.^Note	No
Music Block	A Note Block with an eight note on it that will play a musical pitch when jumped. It can also be made to spawn objects. It is created by shaking a Note Block.	Yes
Note Block	A block with a quarter note on it that that bounce Mario when jumped on. It can also be made to spawn objects. Shaking it will transform it into a Music Block.	Yes
Pink Coin	A collectable pink coin that grants Mario a key when he obtains all available Pink Coins in a level. It is created by shaking a Coin.	No
Rotating Block	A block that will start rotating after it is hit and can be destroyed when Spin Jumped on by Super Mario. It can also be made to spawn objects.^Note	Yes
Sea Urchin	An invincible sea urchin that will damage Mario when he touches it.^Note	No
Spike Trap	A block made of spikes that will damage Mario if he touches it.^Note	No
Track	A track that various objects can travel on. Shaking a diagonal track will create a curved track.	No

Platforms[]

Image	Name	Description
	Bridge	A platform that is only solid at the top.
	Conveyor Belt	A platform that will move objects forward when they are on it. Shaking it will cause the conveyor to speed up.
	Mushroom Platform	A platform that is only solid at the top. Shaking it will change the appearance.
	Pipe	A pipe that can spawn various objects. It can also be turned into a Warp Pipe that is able to take Mario between the main and sub worlds.
	Semisolid Platform	A platform that is only solid at the top. Shaking it will change the appearance.
	Vine	A vine that Mario is able to climb.

Doors[]

Image	Name	Description
	Key Door	A locked Warp Door that can only be entered if Mario has a key. It is created by shaking a Warp Door.
	P Warp Door	A Warp Door that can only be entered if a P Switch is active. It is created by shaking a Warp Door.
	Warp Door	A door that will take Mario to another part of the level when entered. Shaking it will cause it to change into a P Warp Door or a Key Door.

Arrows / Checkpoint[]

Image	Name	Description
	Arrow Sign	An arrow. Shaking it will cause it to transform into a Checkpoint Flag.
	Checkpoint Flag	A flagpole that saves Mario's progress in a level allowing to start from the middle when he dies. It is created by shaking an Arrow Sign.

Power-ups[]

Name	Description	Winged
1-Up Mushroom	A green mushroom that gives Mario an additional life.	Yes
Big Mushroom	A large mushroom that transforms Mario into Big Mario when in the Super Mario Bros. game style, In every other game style it has no effect.^Note	Yes
Cape Feather	A feather that transforms Mario into Cape Mario. Dragging a Super Mushroom onto it will create a Progressive Power-up.^Note	Yes
Fire Flower	A flower that transforms Mario into Fire Mario. Dragging a Super Mushroom onto it will create a Progressive Power-up.	Yes
Goomba's Shoe	A shoe belonging to a Shoe Goomba that Mario can wear.^Note	Yes
Goomba's Stiletto	A stiletto belonging to a Stiletto Goomba that Mario can wear.^Note	Yes
Mystery Mushroom	A mushroom that transforms Mario into Costume Mario.^Note	Yes
Propeller Mushroom	A mushroom that transforms Mario into Propeller Mario. Dragging a Super Mushroom onto it will create a Progressive Power-up.^Note	Yes
Super Leaf	A leaf that transforms Mario into Raccoon Mario. Dragging a Super Mushroom onto it will create a Progressive Power-up.^Note	Yes
Super Mushroom	A red mushroom that transforms Mario into Super Mario. It can also be used to transform enemies into their giant forms. Shaking it in the Super Mario Bros. game style will create a Weird Mushroom.	Yes
Super Star	A star that will temporarily make Mario invincible.	Yes
Weird Mushroom	A skinny mushroom that transforms Mario into Weird Mario. It is created by shaking a Super Mushroom.^Note	Yes

Enemies and Items[]

Name	Description	Giant	Winged
Beach Koopa	A shell-less Koopa Troopa.^Note	Yes	No
Bill Blaster	A cannon that shoots an endless amount of projectiles; however, it does nothing if Mario is near it. Shaking it will cause it to change colors.	No	No
Blooper	A squid-like creature that moves diagonally. Shaking it will cause it to transform into a Blooper Nanny.	Yes	Yes
Blooper Nanny	A Blooper that is followed around by much smaller Blooper Babies. It is created by shaking a Blooper.	Yes	Yes
Blurp	A fish that wears goggles and swims in only one direction. It is created by shaking a Cheep Cheep.^Note	Yes	Yes
Bob-omb	A walking bomb that will explode four seconds after being hit. Shaking it will cause it to be ignited without first being hit.	Yes	Yes
Boo	A shy ghost that stops moving when Mario looks at it. It will transform into a Stretch if it is placed directly above a ground block. Shaking it will cause it to transform into Boo Buddies.	Yes	Yes
Boo Buddies	A group of Boos that are flying in a circle formation. It is created by shaking a Boo.	Yes	Yes
Bullet Bill	A slow-moving bullet that is fired from a black Bill Blaster.^Note	No	No
Bull's-Eye Bill	A heat-seeking bullet that is fired from a red Bill Blaster.^Note	No	No
Bumper	A donut-like object that bounces Mario when jumped on. It is created by shaking a Grinder.	No	No
Burner	A block that expels flames at a set interval. Shaking it will cause its flame to have an offset timing.	No	No
Buzzy Beetle	A fire-proof turtle. Shaking it will create a Shell Helmet that Mario can wear.	Yes	Yes
Cannon	A cannon that shoots anendless amount of cannonballs. Shaking it will cause it to change colors.	Yes	No
Chain Chomp	A dog-like ball and chain creature that is attached to a post and lunges in different directions to attack. Shaking it will cause it to change into an Unchained Chomp.	Yes	Yes
Cheep Cheep	A fish that swims back-and-forth. Shaking it will create either a Deep Cheep or a Blurp depending on the game style.	Yes	Yes
Deep Cheep	A fish that swims in only one direction. It is created by shaking a Cheep Cheep.^Note	Yes	Yes
Dry Bones	A Koopa Troopa skeleton. It falls apart when jumped on, before before reforming its body shortly after. It will also throw bones at Mario in the Super Mario World game style.^Note	Yes	Yes
Fire Bar	A block with a rotating rod made of fireballs.	No	No
Fire Koopa Clown Car	A Koopa Clown Car that can shoot fireballs. It is created by shaking a Koopa Clown Car.	No	No
Fire Piranha Plant	A Piranha Plant that spits out fireballs. It is created by shaking a Piranha Plant or Jumping Piranha Plant.	Yes	Yes
Fish Bone	A darting fish skeleton.^Note	Yes	Yes
Flimsy Lift	A platform that will fall if Mario lands on it. If it is placed on a track it will not move unless Mario lands on it. It is created by shaking a lift.	No	Yes
Galoomba	A Goomba that flips over when jumped on instead of being killed.^Note	Yes	Yes
Goomba	A mushroom-like creature.^Note	Yes	Yes
Grinder	A spinning saw blade. Shaking it will cause it to transform into a Bumper.	No	No
Hammer Bro	A turtle that throws hammer.	Yes^Note	Yes
Jumping Piranha Plant	A Piranha Plant that jumps into the air. Shaking it will cause it to transform into a Fire Piranha Plant.^Note	Yes	Yes
Key	A collectable key that will let Mario unlock Key Doors. It is created by shaking a P Switch.	No	No
Koopa Clown Car	A helicopter-like vehicle with a large clown face on the front. Shaking it will change it into a Fire Koopa Clown Car.	No	No
Koopa Troopa	A turtle. If jumped on in the Super Mario World game style, it will be separated from its shell and become a Beach Koopa. Shaking it will cause it to change colors.	Yes	Yes
Lakitu	A turtle that rides in a cloud and throws projectiles down at Mario. If killed, Mario can ride in his cloud for a limited time. Shaking it will allow its cloud to be placed independently.	No	Yes
Lakitu's Cloud	A cloud belonging to a Lakitu that Mario can ride in for a limited time. It is created by shaking a Lakitu.	No	No
Lava Bubble	A ball of lava.	Yes	Yes
Lava Lift	A platform made of skulls that will start moving when Mario lands on it. Shaking it will cause it to change colors.	No	No
Lift	A platform that moves in various directions. Shaking it will cause it to change into a Flimsy Lift.	No	Yes
Magikoopa	A Koopa sorcerer in a blue robe. He can change certain objects into various enemies and items.	Yes	Yes
Monty Mole	A mole that pops out of the ground. It is created by shaking a Rocky Wrench.	Yes	Yes
Muncher	A near-invincible black Piranha Plant.	Yes	Yes
One-Way Wall	A gate that only allows Mario to travel through it from one direction.	No	No
P Switch	A switch that will temporarily turn coins into blocks and vice-versa when pressed. It will also activate P Warp Doors and stop Conveyor Belts from moving. Shaking it will cause it to transform into a Key.	No	Yes
Piranha Plant	A stationary carnivorous plant. Shaking it will cause it to change into a Fire Piranha Plant.^Note	Yes	Yes
POW Block	A block that causes an earthquake when activated that will kill all enemies that are on screen and touching the ground.	No	Yes
Rocky Wrench	A mole-like turtle that pops out of the ground and throws wrenches at Mario. Shaking it will cause it to transform into a Monty Mole.	Yes	Yes
Shell Helmet	An empty turtle shell that can be worn by Mario. It is created by shaking either a Buzzy Beetle or a Spiny.	No	No
Shoe Goomba	A Goomba wearing a special shoe that tries to stomp Mario with it. If killed, Mario is able to wear its shoe.^Note	Yes	Yes
Skewer	A spiked pillar that moves up and down. It is created by shaking a Thwomp.	No	No
Sledge Bro	A giant Hammer Bro that throws hammers and can temporarily stun Mario with a Ground Pound. It is created by dragging a Super Mushroom onto a Hammer Bro.	No	Yes
Stiletto Goomba	A Goomba wearing a special stiletto that tries to stomp Mario with it. If killed, Mario is able to wear its stilleto. It is created by shaking a Shoe Goomba.^Note	Yes	Yes
Spike Top	A single-spiked beetle that climbs around walls and platforms. Shaking it will cause it to change colors.	Yes	Yes
Spiny	A spiked turtle. Shaking it will transform it into a shell helmet that Mario is able to wear.	Yes	Yes
Spiny Egg	A Spiny rolled up in a ball that is thrown by Lakitu and turns into a normal Spiny when it touches the ground.	Yes	No
Stretch	A Boo that is attached to a platform. It is created by placing a Boo above a ground block.	Yes^Note	Yes
Thwomp	A large stone that drops as Mario approaches. Shaking it will cause it to transform into a Skewer.	Yes	Yes
Trampoline	A trampoline that allows Mario to jump higher. Shaking it will cause it to become sideways.	No	Yes
Unchained Chomp	A Chomp Chain that is not attached to a post. It is created by shaking a Chain Chomp.	Yes	Yes
Wiggler	A happy, yellow caterpillar. When Mario jumps on its head, it turns red and moves faster. Shaking it will cause it be angry without first being hit.	Yes	Yes
Yoshi	A dinosaur that Mario can ride. It can swallow most enemies and spit them back out as projectiles.^Note	No	No
Yoshi Egg	An egg that will hatch into a Yoshi. It can also be made to hatch a Key.^Note	Yes	Yes

Bowsers[]

Image	Name	Description	Giant	Winged
	Bowser	A large dragon-like turtle that breathes fire and jumps around. Shaking it will transform it into a Bowser Jr.	Yes	Yes
	Bowser Jr.	A Bowser that breathes fire and will start spinning in its shell when jumped it. It is created by shaking a Bowser.	Yes	Yes

Wings[]

Image	Name	Description
	Wings	A pair of wings that can be placed on various objects to give them additional abilities.

Sound Effects[]

Object Limits[]

Every set of objects has a maximum limit to how many can be placed in a level. Each world has a separate object limit. Reaching the object limit in the main world does not effect the subworld, and vice-versa.

Object	Limit
Arrows / Checkpoint	100
Blocks	2000
Bowsers	3
Doors	8
Enemies / Items	100
Platforms	200
Power-ups	100
Sound Effects	300
Wings	－

Individual Limits[]

Certain objects have an individual limit while still effecting the overall limit.

Object	Limit
Checkpoints	1
Pink Coins	5
Warp Pipes	10

Notes[]

Note 1: Lakitu counts as two objects
Note 2: Objects placed inside blocks, Bill Blasters or being thrown by Lakitu do not count towards their respective object limits.
Note 3: Blocks that have Wings, are in a Lakitu's Cloud or Koopa Clown Car, spawn from Pipes, or that are placed on tracks do not count towards the block object limit and instead count towards the enemies / items object limit.

Site Navigation[]

v • eSuper Mario Maker (3DS)
Game Styles	Super Mario Bros. • Super Mario Bros. 3 • Super Mario World • New Super Mario Bros. U
Game Modes	10 Mario Challenge • 100 Mario Challenge • Gnat Attack • Super Mario Challenge (3DS only)
Levels	Event Courses • Official Courses • Sample Courses
Transformations	Big Mario • Costume Mario • Cape Mario • Fire Mario • Propeller Mario • Raccoon Mario • Small Mario • Super Mario • Weird Mario
Course Elements	Platforms and Objects	? Block • Arrow Sign • Bill Blaster • Brick Block • Bridge • Bumper • Checkpoint Flag • Cloud Block • Conveyor Belt • Donut Block • Ground • Hard Block • Hidden Block • Ice Block • Lava Lift • Lift (Flimsy Lift) • Mushroom Platform • Note Block (Music Block) • One-Way Wall • Pipe • Rotating Block • Semi-Solid Platform • Track • Vine • Warp Door (P Warp Door • Key Door)
	Power-ups	1-Up Mushroom • Big Mushroom • Cape Feather • Fire Flower • Goomba's Shoe • Mystery Mushroom • Propeller Mushroom • Shell Helmet • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Star • Weird Mushroom
	Items	Coin • Key • Koopa Clown Car (Fire) • Lakitu's Cloud • P Switch • Pink Coin • POW Block • Trampoline • Yoshi
	Enemies	Blooper (Blooper Nanny) • Blurp • Bob-omb • Boo (Boo Buddies • Stretch) • Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Bullet Bill (Bull's-Eye Bill) • Buzzy Beetle • Chain Chomp (Unchained Chomp) • Cheep Cheep • Dry Bones • Fish Bone • Goomba (Galoomba • Shoe Goomba) • Hammer Bro • Jelectro • Koopa Troopa (Beach Koopa) • Lakitu • Lava Bubble • Magikoopa • Muncher • Piranha Plant (Fire Piranha Plant • Jumping Piranha Plant) • Rocky Wrench • Monty Mole • Sea Urchin • Sledge Bro • Spike Top • Spiny (Spiny Egg) • Thwomp • Wiggler
	Obstacles	Burner • Cannon • Fire Bar • Grinder • Skewer • Spike Trap
Other	Easter Eggs • Super Mario Maker (stage) • Stamps • Unused Content (3DS version)