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[[File:Keys.PNG|frame|Many different types of '''Keys'''.]]

'''Keys''' are a recurring type of item featured in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. Though their appearance and usage varies, Keys are typically used to open a locked door or a secret path.

 

====''Super Mario World''====

In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Keys and [[Keyhole]]s can be found in various levels. Bringing a Key to a Keyhole activates the respective level's secret exit. Like other items in the game, Keys can be carried around and dropped or kicked upwards, but they will have no effect on a Keyhole unless held by the player. Yoshi can carry a key in his mouth, but will swallow it if it remains in his mouth for too long. The location of a Key does not reset when it is scrolled off the screen.

 

 

===[[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]===

====''Paper Mario''====

There are many key designs in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and its sequel, but each only opens doors in the area they are found. There are Castle Keys for every castle and fortress, and various others keys in different locations. In ''Paper Mario'', they were used in [[Tubba Blubba's Castle]], [[Bowser's Keep|Bowser's flying castle]], and [[Princess Peach's Castle|Peach's Castle]]. [[Tubba Blubba]]'s keys look like three leaf clovers, while [[Bowser]]'s look like a gold three leaf clover with a blue ball in the middle. There are about three of Tubba's keys and five of Bowser's keys. [[Princess Peach|Peach's]] Castle Keys are pink versions of Bowser's. Also, a living key called [[Yakkey]] locked the Gusty Gulch Windmill.