Pulleys

Pulleys(リール Rīru?, lit. "Reel"), also known as Upreel (アップリール Appu Rīru?), Downreel(ダウンリール Daun Rīru?), and Crane Lift, are objects that functions for the player to reach higher or lower ground of a level. The pace of the pulleys' movement to the desired destination varies from each game with some may be fast or slower than others. The pulleys' first appearance is in Sonic 3 & Knuckles.