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|caption=Sprites of three different types of '''Boulders''' from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''

|lastgame=''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' (2022)

|game=<small>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>

A '''Boulder'''{{title}} is a hazardous object introduced in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. It is - exactly as the name implies - a large chunk of rock, ice, or other material that can usually be seen rolling down slopes or falling in from above or the background. Boulders will harm [[Kirby]] and other playable characters on contact, regardless of where they may be in relation to the boulder. Boulders typically cannot be destroyed, and instead must be avoided or passed through.

In most games where they appear, Boulders are used as hazards in narrow sloped hallways, often initially propped up by a [[Bomb Block]] barrier. Once released, Kirby is usually tasked with either keeping ahead of them or avoiding them by slipping into a small crevice that the boulder rolls over. In some titles, it is sometimes possible to pass through boulders by using a lengthy attack, [[Guard|guarding]], or otherwise taking advantage of invulnerable states and moving through.

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=== ''{{KRtDL KAW}}'' ===

''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]'' features a wide array of boulders that differ in look and size but operate in largely the same fashion. Each level (except for [[Cookie Country]]) has its own distinctive types of boulders which can move in various patterns, are invincible, and are harmful to the touch under normal circumstances. Most of these are affected by gravity and will start rolling as soon as they are dropped from their support, crushing blocks and vulnerable enemies along the way, while others will float in air or water in various patterns. Boulders can be safely passed through if Kirby manages to make use of invincibility frames from using certain moves (like [[Stone]], [[Fire|Burn]] or [[Fighter|Spin Kick]]), from post-hit recovery, or when using [[Invincible Candy]]. Using a [[Stomper Boot]], Kirby can also hop on top of a boulder and bounce off it without taking any damage.

KRtDL Onion Ocean Stage 4.jpg|A large fossil shell boulder from [[Onion Ocean]]

In the [[Sub-Game]] [[New Challenge Stages]], a number of boulders appear in the stages that operate in the same manner as those in ''{{KRtDL KAW}}'', but have distinctive looks. Most resemble big gears made of various materials.

''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' does not make quite as heavy use of boulders as its predecessor ''{{KRtDL KAW}}'', but they are seen in more dynamic situations in this title. In various stages of [[Fine Fields]], [[Waddle Dee]]s can be seen operating chutes and lifts that transport boulders made of dirt and grass which then come flying in from the background. If Kirby is hit by one of these while on the ground, he will be flattened like a pancake for a moment. In the latter stages of [[Old Odyssey]], snow boulders start small when they emerge from igloos and gradually grow in size as they roll down the snow-capped hills.

==Trivia==

*In most games in the series, boulders will break blocks on contact, including Metal Blocks. In many games, they will also defeat enemies on contact.

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