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''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''; ''[[Super Mario Land (series)|Super Mario Land]]''; ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]''; ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]''; ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''; ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]''; ''[[Super Mario Advance (series)|Super Mario Advance]]''; ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]''; ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''; ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]''; ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]''; ''[[Mario Strikers (series)|Mario Strikers]]''; ''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball]]''; ''[[Mario Artist]]''; ''[[Mario's Early Years!]]''

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[[File:Mario-group.png|thumb|A poster showing several characters in the ''Mario'' series in a group photo.]]

 

 

 

The ''Mario'' series has been released on a large array of systems, including home consoles, handheld game systems, and even personal and Macintosh computers. Originally starting out with an 8-bit game, the ''Mario'' series has gone through many graphical changes throughout the years. The series has spawned numerous sub-series, ranging from the racing games of the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'', to the board game-like ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series, and even the sports-themed ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'', and ''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball]]'' series, as well as many more. It also plays a large part in the storyline of its partner series, the ''[[Yoshi (series)|Yoshi]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'', and ''[[Wario (series)|Wario]]'' series, two of which spawning from the ''Mario'' series.

In total, there are 200+ Mario games.

 

[[File:Mario Icons.png|thumb|left|A gallery, showing several characters from the ''Mario'' series, as well as its partner series with respective icons. Which is your favorite?]]

[[File:Size chart.jpg|thumb|A character size chart, showing many characters from the ''Mario'' series, as well as its partner series. The series has always been known for it's diverse variety of colorful characters.]]

The whole series revolves around the adventures of an extensive cast of recurring characters. The main protagonist of the series, the titular [[Mario]], is a fictional Italian-American plumber who is portrayed as the hero of a realm called the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], which he endeavors to defend by traversing his way through stages filled with obstacles and enemies. His arch-nemesis is [[Bowser]], the king of the [[Koopa]]s, a race of evil-driven anthropomorphic turtles. Bowser is responsible for most, if not all, of the Mushroom Kingdom's invasions, and almost always appears as the final boss, who constantly and consistently attempts to put an end to Mario and his friends. Mario's younger but taller brother, [[Luigi]], often participates in his adventures alongside him; in early games, he was only playable in the two-player mode. The Mushroom Kingdom's ruler, [[Princess Peach]], is Mario's love interest and recurring damsel in distress; she repeatedly falls victim to Bowser's kidnappings and has to be rescued by Mario, but occasionally serves as a protagonist herself. Another prominent sidekick of Mario's is [[Yoshi]], a dinosaur-like creature who serves as a riding mount to Mario, and has a long tongue which he uses to eat food and enemies; this character became so popular after his debut that he was spun off into [[Yoshi (series)|his own franchise]]. Mario also has a greedy, hot-tempered doppelganger rival named [[Wario]], who has antagonized Mario on various occasions, and also serves as an anti-hero (and sometimes hero) with [[Wario (series)|his own adventures]] which generally involve money grubbing and treasure hunting. [[Donkey Kong]], a muscular and somewhat dim-witted ape, originally served as Mario's first rival in his arcade debut, but eventually became the main protagonist of [[Donkey Kong (series)|his own franchise]]. Other significant recurring characters in the franchise include the [[Toad (species)|Toads]], inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom and servants to Peach, who often support Mario during his adventures; [[Princess Daisy]], the tomboyish ruler of a kingdom called [[Sarasaland]]; Wario's brother and partner in crime [[Waluigi]]; [[Professor Elvin Gadd]], an aging scientist and inventor; and [[Rosalina]], a mysterious figure who watches over the cosmos.

 

 

The central location of the ''Mario'' universe is the Mushroom Kingdom, which Peach rules over and Bowser regularly invades. The kingdom has a diverse landscape that includes forests, deserts, snowlands, beaches, mountains, and plains. When Bowser invades the kingdom and kidnaps Peach, he takes her to [[Bowser's Castle|his castle]], usually situated in a volcanic world, and Mario and his friends have to travel there and defeat some of Bowser's most powerful minions, as well as Bowser himself, in order to get the princess back. Some games have been set in locations other than the Mushroom Kingdom, such as [[Yoshi's Island|the island]] where Yoshi and his dinosaur friends live, and [[Isle Delfino]], a large dolphin-shaped tropical resort.

 

[[File:Mushroom2.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Did You Know: The Super Mushroom, one of the most iconic ''Mario'' series items, was ranked {{color|'''FIRST'''|gold}} on [[:wikipedia:UGO Networks|UGO Networks]]' list of the 11 greatest video game power-ups of all time. The site's reviewers called it "quintessential."<ref>[http://www.ugo.com/a/top11-videogame-powerups/?cur=supermushroom UGO's "Top 11 Video Game Power-Ups" List]</ref>]]

 

Another integral element of ''Mario'' series gameplay is the use of [[item]]s, which Mario can use to [[wikipedia:Power-up|power himself up]]. Often these items can be found in special [[? Blocks|item blocks]], labeled with a question mark (''?''), which alternatively can also yield [[coin]]s.

 

 

Certain items exist that grant Mario an [[extra life]]. The most recurring and significant is the [[1-Up Mushroom]], which appears similar to the Super Mushroom but is green instead of red. It is sometimes hidden in invisible item blocks, and in the 3D games, it sometimes appears when Mario walks in a particular area. Although the 1-Up Mushroom is the most common extra life-granting item in the series, there are other items that serve the same or a similar function, such as the [[3-Up Moon]] introduced in ''Super Mario World'', which grants three extra lives instead of one.

 

[[File:Fire Mario.png|thumb|left|200px|"Fire Mario" is one of the character's most common powered-up forms. There are also numerous other Power-Ups Mario obtains (some of which are more useful according to popular belief).]]

 

 

[[Coins]] are a common element in ''Mario'' game design, traditionally incorporated as puzzles and rewards. Most ''Super Mario'' games award the player an extra life once a certain amount of coins are collected, commonly 50 or 100. There are also special variants of Coins, such as [[Dragon Coin]]s in ''Super Mario World'', [[Red Coin]]s in ''Super Mario 64'' and a number of games afterwards; and [[Star Coin]]s in the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games. In ''Super Mario 64'', ''Sunshine'', ''64 DS'', and the ''Galaxy'' games, coins replenish health (and air, when Mario is underwater). In RPGs, Coins can be used to purchase items and other useful things. In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', [[Heart]]s are now used to replenish health instead of Coins.

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=== 1980's (1981-1989)===

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|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' was the first game in the ''Dr. Mario'' series; it was released for the [[NES]] in 1990. The game brought the basic concept of the series to the players' attention immediately, as they would start the game off having to reorganize falling Megavitamins in order to eradicate viruses from the screen. Once all viruses have been eliminated, the player would move on to the next [[level]]. As the game progressed, each level rose in difficulty, providing more viruses for the player to eliminate and less space to maneuver the Megavitamins in. ''Dr. Mario'' was ported and remade many times after its original release.

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|One year after the release of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', ''[[Super Mario World]]'' had been released on a whole new home console — the [[Super Nintendo]]. It was with this game that the ''Mario'' series had been upgraded from 8-bit to 16-bit graphics. Though the games' graphics would later be revolutionized once again, this was indeed a huge step at the time. During the story of ''Super Mario World'', while Mario, Luigi, and Princess Toadstool were vacationing in [[Dinosaur Land]], Bowser and his seven Koopalings once again kidnapped the Princess. With the help of the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] and [[Dolphin]]s, the brothers traversed across the vast area of Dinosaur Land. As they made their way to Princess Toadstool, they thwarted each Koopaling who stood in their way until they reached Bowser. Once again, Bowser had been defeated and Princess Toadstool had been rescued.

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|[http://www.gamespot.com/super-mario-world/ Gamespot - '''8.5: Great''']

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|''[[Mario Roulette]]'' was a Japan-only arcade game released in 1991. Mario, Peach, Bowser, and Yoshi were the main characters. The graphics were mostly from ''Super Mario World''.

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|Years after the release of the previous ''Mario''-based Game & Watch game, Nintendo released ''[[Mario the Juggler]]'', a remake of the first Game & Watch game ''[[Ball]]'' and the final Game & Watch unit created. The game stars Mario, in which he is attempting to juggle various items and objects from the ''Mario'' series. Over time, the number of objects needed to be juggled will increase from one to three, and will fall faster with time. As with all Game & Watch games, three misses is a game over.

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|In 1991, ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' was released. This game was the first ''Mario'' edutainment game released. The game used several ''Mario''-related elements to teach young kids how to type. To advance through the game itself, the player must type the letters or words on the screen. By doing so correctly, the player can cause several actions to occur. Another gameplay mode allowed the player to type the first letter of a word.

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|''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' was a golf-oriented game that featured ''Mario'' characters. The game doesn't take place in the Mushroom Kingdom, instead taking place in three real world locations: America, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

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|''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]'' is a DOS computer game featuring Mario and friends released in 1992. It is an Electric Crayon game and was published by Merit Software. The game is essentially a coloring book on the computer. A few pages have animated sequences. Career themed pages include Policeman, Attorney/Judge, Chef/Waiter, Business Executive, Ballet Dancer, and Homemaker. Characters in the game include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toads, and Bowser, who is depicted in both his game and DIC cartoons appearances. [[Link]] makes a cameo.

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|''[[Super Mario Bros. Print World]]'' is a printing game for the [[MS-DOS]], [[wikipedia:IBM Tandy|IBM Tandy]] and [[wikipedia:Apple II|Apple II]]. It featured figures from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.

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|Released on the SNES in 1992, ''[[Mario Paint]]'' was highly interactive, even utilizing the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System#SNES Mouse|SNES Mouse]]. The game had a series of four sequels on the failed N64 add-on, the [[Nintendo 64DD]], known as [[Mario Artist]]. The game's title screen was interactive, as each letter of the words 'Mario Paint' would cause a different effect on the title screen. In Art Mode, the player could draw several different creations on a canvas displayed on-screen; these drawings would have elements that were highly influenced from ''Super Mario World''. The game also featured the ability to make Stamps, which were a type of sprite that the player could create in a separate game mode. In addition, the player could create their own music samples using the game's Music Mode.

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|Two decades ago, in 1992, the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series had begun with the release of ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. It was one of the first games ever to be made that was 2-dimensional with 3-dimensional renderings. The game featured eight playable characters: Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, [[Yoshi]], [[Toad]], Bowser, Donkey Kong Jr., and [[Koopa Troopa]]. Though the player could not pick from a selection of karts, each character was pre-assigned with a kart, each with a different weight, speed, and acceleration. This game was also heavily influenced by ''Super Mario World'', as many of the racecourses took place somewhere within the borders of Dinosaur Land; the game also featured the [[Cape Feather]], which was found in ''Super Mario World''.

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|Three years later, Mario reappeared on the Game Boy with the release of ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. It was less popular than its predecessor, but not by a lot.<ref>[http://www.gamecubicle.com/features-mario-units_sold_sales.htmSuper Mario Land 2 sales]</ref>, ''Super Mario Land''. This story picked up right where the last one left off. After rescuing Princess Daisy, Mario returned to [[Mario's castle|his castle]], only to find that it had been taken over by his old nemesis, [[Wario]]. Mario must collect six golden [[coin]]s scattered across [[Mario Land]] in order to regain access to his castle and defeat Wario.

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|In 1992, Nintendo added to the list of ''Mario'' edutainment games by releasing ''[[Mario is Missing!]]''. The game was originally released for MS-DOS, but was later released on the NES, SNES, and then released again on the PC. The game was also the first to feature Luigi as the main playable protagonist. The story revolves around Bowser, who has kidnapped Mario and taken him to his fortress in [[Antarctica]]. Bowser then plans to steal several shipments of hair dryers in order to melt the icy continent and flood the world. Luigi must then travel through several locations on [[Earth]] in order to retrieve several artifacts to help him rescue his brother. The game was designed to be simple in battle, as the enemies and bosses found throughout the game could not harm the player.

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|''[[Mario Unkurukai]]'' was a Japan-only arcade game based on dancing. The game was mostly meant for small children. The game is almost the same as the later game ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'', except for the two neutral spaces and no two-player mode.

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|In 1993, a compilation of NES ''Super Mario Bros.'' games had been released. The game was titled ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''. The game contained ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' (the first U.S. release of that game), ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', and ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. The games featured updated graphics to fit the 16-bit memory of the Super Nintendo. Not many other changes had been made to the games. One year later, in 1994, a second installment called ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'' had been released. As its name implies, it has all the previously mentioned NES games as well as the addition of ''Super Mario World''. A Wii remake of the original compilation game called ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' was released in 2010.

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|In 1993, Nintendo released ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'' for the SNES. The game carried over many aspects of ''Super Mario World'', featuring many of the same [[Koopalings|bosses]] and enemies (such as [[Chargin' Chuck]]s), and having Mario ride Yoshi throughout the game. ''Yoshi's Safari'' is notable for being the only shooter in the ''Mario'' series, utilizing the [[Super Scope]] to facilitate gameplay. The story revolved around Mario and Yoshi traveling through the vast realms of [[Jewelry Land]]. Their mission was to save [[King Fret]] and his son, [[Prince Pine]], from the diabolical Koopalings who were terrorizing the land.

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|''[[Mario & Wario]]'' is a puzzle game only released in Japan, on the Super Famicom in 1993. The game featured three different modes of difficulty and ten levels in which the player had to guide Peach (easy), Mario (intermediate), or Yoshi (hard) to reach Luigi, who is the goal of each level. After Wario drops a random item on the player's head, be it a bucket or a jellyfish, Wanda the fairy must then help guide the player to Luigi in order to advance to the next level. The game was one of very few titles to utilize the SNES Mouse.

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|''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'' is yet another edutainment game in the ''Mario'' series. It was released in 1993 for NES, SNES, and PC. The game is an attempt to teach children various aspects of world history. As such, Mario must use his time machine to travel throughout various time periods in history, dating back to 80,000,000 B.C., all the way up to 1989 A.D.. Mario must collect artifacts from each period of time he visits in order to progress through the game. Should the player fail at retrieving the artifacts in the wrong order, the ending will show Bowser escaping to [[Paradise]], requiring the player to start the game over completely; however, if the game is completed in an orderly fashion, the player will win the game. This game is also notable for being the first and only game in the ''Mario'' series that has Mario speaking in full phrases.

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|''[[Wario's Woods]]'' is a puzzle game released originally for the SNES in 1993; it was later released for the NES in 1994. The game features Toad as the main protagonist, the only ''Mario'' game to ever do so. As Toad was out walking one day, he accidentally ran into a large forest owned by the evil Wario. Wario was sending out many of his monsters to attack the Mushroom Kingdom. With the help of [[Birdo]] and [[Wanda]], Toad had to protect the Mushroom Kingdom from the monsters' inevitable infiltration.

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|''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers]]'' was the first game in the ''Mario's Early Years!'' series. Released in September 1994, the game was aimed at small children and was meant to teach them the basics of numbers and counting. To clear the game, the player must go through various worlds, represented by islands with different environments, waking up a sleeping Luigi, and doing various number-related activities.

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|''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters]]'' was released in October 1994, as the second game in the ''Mario's Early Years'' series. The game's purpose was to teach children the basics of the English alphabet and how to spell words. The game, like the others, involved players going to different words, each one teaching them different subjects involving the alphabet. The player does this by clicking on objects to interact with them. The player can go down one of two pipes; the first will allow the player to experiment freely, and the other will allow the player to awaken a sleeping Luigi, who will watch the player and compliment him as they play through to complete the area.

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|''[[Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun]]'' was the third and final game in the ''Mario's Early Years'' series, released in November 1994. The game once again involved sending Mario to different islands that taught the player various subjects that pertained to real-world education.

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|As the name states, ''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]'' is a game released on the SNES as a two-in-one game featuring a remade version of both ''Tetris'' and ''Dr. Mario''. While the core games remain the same, some additions are made for this release. In ''Dr. Mario'', the player has the option of facing a computer on one of three difficulties. There is also a "Mixed Match" game, in which both players compete to beat ''Tetris'' mode B, a round of ''Dr. Mario'', and ''Tetris'' mode A consecutively.

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|In 1994, ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' was released for the [[Philips CD-i]], and was developed by [[Philips Media]]. The game was rather obscure and received very little attention due to the lack of interest in the Philips CD-i. The plot deals with Bowser and his seven children, the Koopalings, who have once again taken over the Mushroom Kingdom; this time, they built a series of hotels, of which, one is hiding Princess Peach. Once Mario and Luigi become aware of this, they set out on a mission to stop Bowser and his children once more and rescue the Princess. The main goal of each stage is to close all of the doors on each floor in order to progress to the next stage or location. However, enemies commonly interfere with the player's goal, thus reopening the doors, requiring them to be closed once more. The name of each hotel is a portmanteau on a [[Earth|Real World]] hotel, such as the Ritz Carlton hotel.

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|[[Undake30 Same Game|UNDAKE30 Same Game Taisakusen Mario Version]] was a puzzle game that was released in 1995 in Japan. The game could be controlled with a standard joypad or the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System#SNES Mouse|Super Famicom Mouse]] and was similar to the card game Monte Carlo. The game centers around a large playing field composed of a random arrangement of Mario Heads, Coins, Yoshi Eggs, Fire Flowers, and Super Mushrooms. If two or more icons are connected, the player can move the cursor and click to make all the connected icons disappear. Now the icons above fall down and the Player can clear even more icons. Also, there is an undo move that allows the Player to take back the last move, and move back as far as wanted. Once the entire grid is clear, the game ends. The game was developed by Hudson Soft.

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|[[Satella-Q]] is a series of quiz game events released exclusively for Japan for the [[Satellaview]] (an add-on for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]]) in 1995. Within the game, Toad was featured as the main and primary character as he guided the players through the number of quizzes and minigames that were available. Each installment of the game series was divided into episodes and each was released at different times during the same year of the game's release. At the moment, it is also the longest-running of the Satellaview broadcasts to this point.

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|In 1995, Nintendo released ''[[Mario's Picross]]'' for the Game Boy. ''Mario's Picross'' was a puzzle game that spawned a sub-series containing two additional games: ''[[Picross 2]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Picross]]''. The game featured a paint-by-numbers puzzle system, in which there was a 100-square screen for the player to maneuver around. Once the puzzle was completed, the player would advance to the next one, which would increase in difficulty somewhat. A total of 192 puzzles could be found in the game, found throughout three different modes: Easy Picross, Kinoko, and Star — each of which contained 64 puzzles. There was also a time-trial mode, which contained 64 puzzles, (that were previously beaten), that would appear at random.

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|In 1995, the first installment to the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]] was released —''[[Mario's Tennis]]''. It inspired the creation of several more games in the series, (the next being ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]). The game had seven playable characters, all of which were featured in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', with the exception of Bowser who did not appear in this game.

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|The Japan-only sequel to ''Mario's Picross'', ''[[Mario's Super Picross]]'' wasn't released in the west due to the poor reception the original received. The game was mostly the same as the original; the only real difference was that Wario was put into the game.

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|''[[Mario Clash]]'' is an obscure ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' remake for [[Virtual Boy]]. In the game, the player must use Koopa Shells to hit enemies and knock them out of platforms, so they can progress. New enemies not present in ''Mario Bros.'' appeared in this game, like [[Thorny]]s, [[Lobb]]s and [[Snake (enemy)|Snakes]].

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|''[[Mario's FUNdamentals|Mario's Game Gallery]]'' was an obscure ''Mario'' video game for young children released in 1995. Children could play games like "Go Fish", "Checkers", "Backgammon", "Dominoes", or "Yahtzee". Depending on the game, the player either plays against Mario or Bowser. This is the first Mario game in which [[Charles Martinet]] provided Mario's voice, not to be confused with ''Mario Teaches Typing''. In 1998, the game was re-released under the name ''Mario's FUNdamentals''.

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|The pseudo-sequel to ''Super Mario USA'' (''Super Mario Bros. 2''), ''[[BS Super Mario USA]]'' was released as four installments, and each one involved the player heading into each world to collect a gold Mario statue and defeat the bosses until finally reaching and defeating Wart. Each level could be replayed until the clock reached 50 minutes. As the player progressed, St. Giga's Satellite radio would stream an audio drama to tell the story. After the events of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', the [[King of Subcon]] had golden Mario statues put up all around Subcon, to thank him and his friends for their deeds. However, three Birdos, Mouser, Tryclyde, Fryguy and Clawgrip have stolen them, and now Mario must get them back and defeat Wart again.

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|The first ''Mario'' [[RPG]] to be made was one of the last Super Nintendo games to be released — ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. To many, it was a success, as it received great reviews amongst players.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/snes/rpg/supermariorpg/players.html?tag=player-reviews%3Bheader%3Bmore&page=2 Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars user ratings]</ref> This ''Mario'' game also introduced the turn-based battle system to the series. [[HP]], [[Speed]], Attack, Defense, Magic Attack, and Magic Defense were all features that Mario, his [[partner]]s, and [[enemies]] all carried. In the story, Princess Toadstool was kidnapped once again by King Bowser; Mario set off on a brief adventure to rescue her. After battling Bowser, Mario did not get the chance to fully rescue the princess. A [[Exor|large sword]] fell from the sky and plummeted straight into [[Bowser's Castle]], destroying the [[Star Road]], while sending the three into different directions. After Mario wakes up back in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], he sets out on an adventure to find out what happened all the while still having to rescue Princess Toadstool. Along his journey, Mario meets characters such as [[Mallow]] and [[Geno]], all of whom join him in hopes of defeating [[Smithy]], the cause of the Mushroom Kingdom's current state. This is the first game in which Bowser allied with Mario, and in which Bowser and Princess Toadstool were playable characters.

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|Not long after the release of ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', Nintendo released [[Nintendo 64|a new system]] and a new game — ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. The game was a success. It was the first fully 3-Dimensional ''Mario'' game to ever be made, thus revolutionizing the appearance of ''Mario'' games to date. The game sold over eleven million copies by 2007.<ref>[http://www.gamecubicle.com/features-mario-units_sold_sales.htm Super Mario 64 sales results]</ref> Because the game had such amazing success, people began to create rumors of glitches<ref>[http://strategywiki.org/wiki/Super_Mario_64/Glitches Rumored glitches in Super Mario 64]</ref> and unlockables in the game. Perhaps one of the most notable rumors was that Luigi was a playable character in the game.<ref>[http://www.gamecubicle.com/features-mario-units_sold_sales.htm Rumors of Luigi in Super Mario 64]</ref> This was also the second game to call Princess Peach by her current name (with ''Yoshi's Safari'' being the first). In the game, Mario was invited to [[Princess Peach's Castle]] to eat a cake she had baked. However, when Mario arrived at her castle, he had discovered that Bowser had taken it over and had stolen almost all of the castle's [[Power Stars]]— there were some which he did not know existed. As Mario traversed through fifteen different painting worlds, he eventually recovered enough Power Stars to battle Bowser and take back the castle, freeing Peach from her stained-glass prison.

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|''[[Picross 2]]'' was one of the two Japan-only sequels to ''Mario's Picross'', the other being ''Mario's Super Picross''. The game was, like the other sequel, mostly the same as the original. During gameplay, the player could be given hints on how to create specific images. Mario and Wario, who are apparently the two playable characters, both had different puzzles to be solved.

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|''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]'' was released for the computer in 1996, as the sequel to ''Mario Teaches Typing''. The game featured several changes and improvements from the first game. In the game, Mario and Luigi are walking near Bowser's Castle when a typewriter suddenly appears in front of them. To their surprise, it then begins to type on its own, producing a message that says to type the magic words to destroy Bowser's Castle. However, he must type it correctly, or risk the typewriter self-destructing. Mario tries to type the magic words, but his horrible typing cause the typewriter to self-destruct. Mario and Luigi must now recollect the three pieces to the machine to destroy Bowser's Castle.

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|''Mario Kart 64'' was released as the second installment in the [[Mario Kart]] series, and was the first to use 3-D graphics. This game also included division of characters by weight classes. [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and [[Koopa Troopa]] were taken out of this game, but two new characters were added: Donkey Kong and Wario, both in the heavy class. This game also introduced a four-player Vs. mode. The game involves each character racing each other to get first place, using items attack the drivers ahead of or behind them.

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|''[[Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium]]'' is an [[Super Famicom]] racing game released in 1997. It is an obscure remake of the NES title, Excitebike. In this game, all human bikers were replaced with Mario characters. The game was somewhat based off of the ''Mario Kart'' series. The characters were Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Toad, Wario and Princess Peach. The players could download more parts of the game via Satellaview.

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|A remake of ''Super Mario Collection'', (''Super Mario All-Stars'' in North America) ''[[BS Super Mario Collection]]'' is a game for the Super Famicom add-on Satellaview. Like with ''BS Super Mario USA'', as the player progressed through the game, voice acting and music would be streamed to the system using the Satellaview's Soundlink capabilities.

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|In 1998, ''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]'', the Japan-only sequel to ''Wrecking Crew'' was released. The game had similar mechanics to that of its prequel, as the player had to line up panels in a color-coded manner in order to get rid of them; there was also the option to smash them with a [[hammer]]. The game also featured the ability to rain a large amount of panels on the opponent, causing them to have more difficulty clearing the stage. The story tells that Mario, on his way home, discovers Bowser on a campaign to build several high-rises in the Mushroom Kingdom, which are destroying the plant life of the area. As Mario attempts to trump Bowser's plot, he must fight his old nemesis, Foreman Spike, along with other villains such as [[Eggplant Man]].

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|''[[Mario no Photopi]]'' is a creativity game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 only in Japan. The game's cartridge has two slots for SmartMedia cards in the top, allowing importing digital photos and other images and for transfer between the cards. The pictures can be edited and decorated with font, artwork from the Mario series, borders and other graphics.

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|In 1999, Nintendo released the first ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' game to ever be made — ''[[Mario Party]]''. The game was a whole new aspect on multi-player capabilities in the ''Mario'' series; most games up until now mainly featured a 2-player versus mode, with the exceptions of a few sports spin-offs. The game mechanics worked near-identically to that of a board game: players would rove around the board, moving from space to space, and hitting a [[Dice Block]] in order to move said spaces. The players could earn [[Coin]]s by playing and winning [[minigame]]s; with a certain amount of coins, the players could buy [[Star (Mario Party series)|Stars]]. Despite the fact that this was a party game, it also had a single-player mode, in which the player would play against CPUs. There were six playable characters in the game: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, and Wario. Each character had one board modeled after them, in addition to two other boards in the game — one dedicated to the game's antagonist, Bowser, and the other unlockable after collection one-hundred Stars.

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|In that same year, Nintendo released another hit, ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]''. It sold a total of 2.8 million copies in the United States alone.<ref>[http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.shtml Super Mario Bros. Deluxe sales]</ref> The game was one of the highest rated games according to Gamespot and IGN. This game, though for the Game Boy Color (which didn't have particularly long or large games), had many features and unlockables. It featured two games in one - ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''The Lost Levels''. This was only the second time that ''The Lost Levels'' had been released in the United States. There were also many unlockables such as [[You vs. Boo]], a [[Yoshi Egg]] Finder, a Calendar, a Photo Album and much more. A multiplayer mode was also available, which was very similar to the You vs. Boo mode.

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|Considered by many to be the first ''Mario'' modern-sports game, and the first installment in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]], ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' combined the classic mechanics of golf with various ''Mario''-related elements. The game is compatible with the Game Boy Color-version of the game, allowing one to transfer their GBC character to the N64 version, and characters from this game can be sent over to the GBC game.

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|Released only months after ''Mario Golf'' on the Nintendo 64, [[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Golf'' on the Game Boy Color]] had many similarities to the original, while also having several differences. A main difference was that this game was similar to an RPG. Players had more control over their character, could explore the area, interact with characters, and level up. The game was compatible with the ''Mario Golf'' for Nintendo 64; by linking the GBC with the N64, one could transfer their character to the Nintendo 64 ''Mario Golf'', and characters only in the N64 game could be transferred to the GBC game.

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|Released for the failed N64DD only in Japan, ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'' played mostly the same as ''[[Mario Paint]]'', in which the player used different painting tools to create drawings. The game also allowed the player to view and manipulate images of famous Nintendo characters. Using the Game Boy Camera or video tape with the Nintendo 64 Capture Cartridge, images could be imported. It is also possible to create a short, 35-frame animation. The player can also play minigames and explore three 3D worlds and take pictures of the creatures inhabiting it.

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|The Mario Party series continued in late 1999 when Nintendo released ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' on Nintendo 64, the sequel to the original ''Mario Party''. The game re-used most of the mechanics of the original: players went around a board, hitting dice blocks, to reach the [[Star Space]] and collect it. The story, however, is different; one day, the characters decide to create their own world, which was named Mario Land. However, they soon begin to argue over a good name for the world, and, while this is going on, Bowser invades the new world, taking an area for himself. Now the characters must go through the world, to stop Bowser and take back their world.

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|''[[Mario Artist: Talent Studio]]'' was one of the few games released for the N64DD, as a part of the ''[[Mario Artist]]'' series. The primary feature of this game allowed the player to create characters and insert them into movies and animations, and they could also be imported into the other ''Mario Artist'' games. Images from cameras and videos can also be imported as 3-dimensional models, and then animated. Movies could also be created by linking a video camera to the Nintendo 64 Capture Cartridge.

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|''[[Mario Artist: Communication Kit]]'' was released in Japan about one month after the previous game. The game mostly acted as an accessory for the others, allowing the player to upload his creations online using a RandNetDD internet service, send creations from one game to the other, and even allowed them to ask Nintendo for a printout of their images. A secret option in the menu let the player download pre-made content for the other games.

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|''[[Mario Artist: Polygon Studio]]'' was the final released game for the ''Mario Artist'' series. The game let the player create, render, color, and then texture 3D models. They could also import these models into the other games. These models can also be used in various microgames.

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|The first sports-oriented ''Mario'' game, ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' was released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000. The game not only introduces Waluigi into the ''Mario'' series, but it also re-introduces Daisy and Birdo. ''Mario Tennis'' also has several game modes: Exhibition, tournament, special tournament, ring shot, Bowser stage, and the Piranha challenge. This game is also compatible with its Game Boy Color counterpart, able to transfer information between the two. The game is compatible with the N64 version, allowing players to transfer info from the two games.

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|Months after the release of ''Mario Tennis'' on the Nintendo 64, another [[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|version]] was released for the Game Boy Color. The game features four modes: the Mario tour (the game's story mode), exhibition, and linked play, which requires two Game Boys linked together; and a mini-game mode. The game's story involves playing as [[Alex]] or [[Nina]], who are trying to rise through the ranks at the [[Royal Academy]], a tennis school.

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|In 2000, Nintendo released ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the third installment in the ''Mario Party'' series. The game once again incorporates the same game mechanics from the previous installments: go around a board to collect Stars, and the player with the most wins. However, there is still an original story mode. One day, Mario and friends are relaxing when the [[Millennium Star]] arrives and puts them in a toy box. Now, to earn the respect of the Millennium Star and become the Superstar, they have to collect the seven [[Star Stamps]].

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|''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'' was the third installment in the ''Dr. Mario'' series. The game was mostly the same as the original; players had to drop pills into a jar to kill the germs. However, this time, the game had a story mode. In it, the time is flu season, and Dr. Mario wishes to use [[Megavitamin]]s to cure everyone. However, Wario wishes to steal these and become rich, but [[Mad Scienstein]] beats him to it. Now Dr. Mario must go after Mad Scienstein to get his vitamins back.

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|''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' was released onto the [[Game Boy Advance]] as a remake of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', based mostly off of the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of the game. One of the main differences between this and the original was the inclusion of voices for Mario and friends and bosses. There is also a point system, along with new [[Ace Coin]]s; collecting all five earns the player a 1-up, along with a star over the level on the level selection screen. An option to play the classic ''Mario Bros.'' was included as well. The game's plot remains the same: the dream land Subcon is taken over by Wart, and Mario and friends must save the land from his reign.

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|''[[Mobile Golf]]'' was released only in Japan as part of the ''Mario Golf'' series. The game featured similar gameplay to ''Mario Golf'' on the Game Boy Color. Several characters from the GBC game could be unlocked as well.

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|''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' (known as ''Mario Kart Advance'' in Japan) was the third ''Mario Kart'' game in the series, released onto the Game Boy Advance. The game mostly involved the same gaming elements as the previous installments, but also contained additions. One new feature in this game is the inclusion of five cups: the four original cups (Mushroom, Flower, Star, and Special), and the new [[Lightning Cup]]. The game also included a sort of Retro Grand Prix, which was basically all the original ''Super Mario Kart'' courses; this marks the first time retro courses have been in a ''Mario Kart'' game.

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|''[[Mario Family]]'' was the first sewing machine to be operated by a Game Boy Color. The sewing machine used was the JN-100. The game worked by receiving instructions from the Game Boy Color so the player could then embroider the designs. The designs were all Mario-themed and came from games such as [[Super Mario Bros]], [[Super Mario Land]] and [[Super Mario World]]. The game was only released in Japan.

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|''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', the sequel to ''Super Mario Advance'', was released near Christmas as a remake of ''Super Mario World'' for the SNES. Several changes were also made to this game; one of them being the ability to switch between playing as Mario or Luigi by pressing {{button|gba|R}}. Another change is that the player can save from wherever, instead of having to beat a castle, fortress, or ghost house before saving (however, the player can still save by doing that). ''Mario Bros.'' was also included in this game. The story is also the same as before; Peach is captured by Bowser in Dinosaur Land, and Mario and Luigi must save her.

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|In 2002, Mario was back in action in his own three-dimensional platformer once again. While on his way to a vacation with Princess Peach and her loyal steward, [[Toadsworth]], they discover a large glob of [[Graffiti]] in the shape of [[Mario's face|Mario's head]] at [[Delfino Airstrip]]. Mario then finds an interesting machine, called [[F.L.U.D.D.]], that helps him rid the island of Graffiti. After he collects a total of ten [[Shine Sprite]]s, an [[Shadow Mario|impostor]] bearing a striking resemblance to Mario kidnaps Princess Peach. Mario then must redeem his identity (because of Shadow Mario) by ridding the entire island of Graffiti, all the while having to rescue Princess Peach. Towards the end of his adventure, he discovers that Shadow Mario is actually [[Bowser Jr.]] in disguise. After fighting Bowser and his son, Mario rescues Princess Peach, finally allowing them to start their vacation.

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|A remake of ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' is the third game in the ''Super Mario Advance'' series. Many changes were also made to this game, mostly being level redesigns and additions and graphics changes. ''Mario Bros.'', like always, was included as well. The story remains the same: Baby Mario and Baby Luigi are being carried by a stork, until Luigi falls out. Now Mario, allied with the Yoshis, must get Luigi back from Baby Bowser.

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|Nintendo's first ''Mario Party'' game for the GameCube was ''[[Mario Party 4]]''. The game once again re-uses the gaming mechanics of the previous installments. [[Toad]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Goomba]], [[Boo]], and [[Shy Guy]] discover the [[Party Cube]], and they invite the characters to celebrate the birthday of a character. However, the five have decided that the characters should win the presents, and, pretty soon, Bowser arrives to create confusion.

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|The original [[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]] game was ported to the [[e-Reader]], a [[Game Boy Advance]] add-on. The game is almost identical to the original as the only differences are that there are different coloured [[Shellcreepers]] and there is no two-player support. This game was only released in the USA.

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|The first before ''Mario Party'' release on a handheld console was ''[[Mario Party-e]]'' in the 2003. It comes with 64 cards, a playboard, and an instruction booklet.

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|''[[Super Mario Fushigi no Janjan Land]]'', translated as ''Super Mario Ching-Ching Land of Mystery'', was a Japan-only arcade game. The game was a medal game featuring many elements from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.

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|''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]'' was a Japan-only three-in-one game, featuring ''Dr. Mario'', ''[[Panel de Pon]]'', and ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''. The main difference between the original versions of the games and these are the updated graphics.

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|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' was released as a remake of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' for the NES. It is the final game in the ''Super Mario Advance'' series. Many of the changes mostly included Mario being able to do things he couldn't in the previous version (for example, being able to break giant bricks as Raccoon or Tanooki Mario). Another addition is the ability to play as Luigi, along with the ability to give one bro's lives to the other. One of the major additions to the game is the inclusion of [[World-e]], where the player can play e-Reader levels by using special cards compatible with the Game Boy. Despite this, the plot, like in the past three, remains the same. ''Mario Bros.'' is also once again included in the game.

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|The ''Mario Golf'' series continued when ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' was released in 2003. The second game in the series, featuring sixteen ''Mario'' characters, ''Toadstool Tour'' featured several game modes, including a tournament mode, a doubles mode, match play, and several others. A few in-game features include Fast Fairways, which allow the ball to roll farther than on normal freeways; Warp Pipes, which will send the ball through to the pipe on the other end of that one when the ball is hit through it; and Chain Chomps, which cause an O.B. shot when the ball is hit toward them.

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|The fourth installment in the ''Mario Kart'' series, ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' introduces a one-time addition for the series: two players riding on one kart, one to throw items and the other to drive, and the player can switch between the driver and item user. While characters can be put on teams, each one has their own kart. Each character also has something else that was a one-time addition: a [[Special Item (Mario Kart: Double Dash)|Special Item]], an item which only a certain character can obtain. There is also a new type of item box, the [[Double Item Box]], which allows the player to obtain two items at once. The characters are once again divided into light, middle, and heavyweight classes, and yet another new feature divides the karts in this way too; the combination of characters will determine the weight class of kart chosen.

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|The ''Mario Party'' franchise continued in 2003 with the release of ''[[Mario Party 5]]''. The game once again follows the same old "go around the board to collect stars" mechanics, with few changes, the most notable being the new [[Capsule]] system for items. The story involves the Star Guards wanting to invite the biggest dreamers to the [[Dream Depot]], and they choose Mario and friends. However, Bowser and Koopa Kid want to take over the dreams and ruin them, and it's up to Mario and the gang to stop him.

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|Towards the end of 2003, Nintendo released a huge ''Mario'' hit for the Game Boy Advance — ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. The game was the first ''Mario'' role-playing game to ever be released on a handheld system. The game featured Mario and Luigi, both being playable at the same time. After the evil [[Cackletta]] and her henchman [[Fawful]] infiltrated Princess Peach's Castle, they stole Princess Peach's voice in order to help dominate the world. Soon thereafter, the Mario bros. head off for the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. After much traversing through the [[Stardust Fields|borders]] and [[Hoohoo Village]], they eventually reached [[Beanbean Castle Town]]. When they enter the borders of the city, they find it in ruins. As they reach [[Beanbean Castle]], they find that it too had been terrorized, and that [[Queen Bean]] was not herself. After battling her, the bros. set out on an additional mission to find all of the pieces of the [[Beanstar]]. After a long journey through the Mushroom World, they eventually reached [[Bowser's Castle]], where [[Cackletta's Spirit]] was hiding out. It was a tiresome and fierce battle, but the bros. prevailed as always. The Princess was saved, and the Beanstar was retrieved. All was back to normal once again. This game eventually had a sequel for the [[Nintendo DS]], ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' and another one in 2009, called ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''.

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|''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' was released as the latest installment in the ''Mario Golf'' series. The game continued to use the RPG-style gameplay, featuring eight ''Mario'' characters, four of which need to be unlocked, ''Advance Tour'' featured new game mode, including a doubles tournament. By linking the GBA with the GameCube, one can transfer the two main characters of this game over to ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''.

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|Released in 2004, ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' was a game for the Game Boy Advance. As its name would imply, it revolves around the concept of Mario fighting Donkey Kong. The game had a similar concept to that of ''Donkey Kong''. After Donkey Kong had seen an advertisement on television for [[Mini Mario (Mario vs. Donkey Kong)|Mini Mario]] toys, he went to the store to purchase some. Since the store was out of stock, Donkey Kong raided the toy factory and stole all of their Mini Mario toys. Because of a hole in the bag in which he was storing the toys, the toys all fell out. Mario, the three Toad factory employees, and all the toys began to mock Donkey Kong. Thus, Donkey Kong kidnapped the three Toads and climbs atop the factory. It is then up to Mario to rescue the Toads.

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|In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', Mario, Princess Peach, and several Toads are waiting in line to try a new ride at the Fun Fair: The Air Cannon. To ride, the customer must first go through the Spherasizer, a device that will safely compress anybody into the shape of a ball. Afterward, they are fired out of a cannon toward a target. As Peach was about to take her turn, two Goombas showed up and redirected the cannon, sending her flying right into Bowser's Castle. Mario then uses the Spherasizer, to get to Bowser's castle and save the princess. The game is basically pinball, but includes various [[List of power-ups|power-ups]] to help Mario.

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|''[[Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party]]'', translated as ''Super Mario Rolling Party of Mystery'', was a Japan-only arcade remake of ''Mario Party 5''. A difference between this and console ''Mario Party'' games is that this game could be played by up to six players.

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|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' was released as the follow-up to ''Mario Golf'' on the Nintendo 64, and the second installment to the ''Mario Tennis'' series. The game includes an exhibition mode, a tournament mode, and a mini-game mode. Characters are divided into six classes: all around, speedy, power, technique, tricky, and defense. Like in other ''Mario'' sports titles, each character has their own [[Power Shot]]s to help the player.

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|''Mario Party'' once again returned in 2004 when ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' was released. Unlike the past games, one thing was changed in the gaming mechanics: the inclusion of a microphone, which allowed the player to speak and play in Mic mini-games. Another thing that was changed was that every 3 turns, the time of day would change from day to night, and vice versa. The two game hosts, [[Brighton]] and [[Twila]], were friends until Brighton asked who was more impressive. This sparked the feud between the two, which Mario and friends hope to stop by collecting Stars and completing the [[Miracle Book]].

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|The first ''Mario Party'' release on a handheld console was ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' in 2005. The game had four modes: Shroom City, Play Land, Party Land, and Challenge Land. Shroom City involves the same gaming mechanics as past ''Mario Party'' games; However, players travel around inside a car, doing odd jobs for the inhabitants of the city to obtain mini-games and [[Gaddget]]s. Play Land allows the player to play the mini-games and Gaddgets they've earned. Party Land lets the player compete to earn coins, and Challenge Land is a multi-player mode where players can compete. Just as soon as the player arrives to party, Bowser arrives and scatters the mini-games and Gaddgets across Shroom City. Now Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi must go around and retrieve them all.

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|In 2005, Nintendo released the first and only ''Mario'' rhythm game: ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. The game was a ''Mario'' edition of the popular ''[[wikipedia:Dance Dance Revolution|Dance Dance Revolution]]'' series produced by Konami. The game featured [[Waluigi]] as the main antagonist, who had stolen all of the [[Music Key]]s from [[Truffle Tower]]. Toad then informs Mario of Waluigi's mischief; Mario then sets out on a mission to retrieve the Music Keys back from him. Mario must then visit various locations, dancing to remixes of ''Mario'' themes in order to proceed to the next location. The game had five levels of difficulty; the hardest of which contained more than 200 steps in each song.

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|''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'' was released in 2005, as the counterpart to the GameCube version. It is similar to the Game Boy Color version of ''Mario Tennis'', with the exception of the addition of Power Shots to this game. Unlike the previous ''Mario'' Game Boy Advance sports titles, this game isn't compatible with the GameCube version. In the game, either [[Clay]] or [[Ace]] have entered the Royal Tennis Academy. During this time, however, masked players have arrived at the academy, and begin to defeat to the other students. Wanting to learn who these masked players are and defeat them, Clay and Ace decide to enter a Junior tournament, to eventually rise through the ranks and find out who the mysterious players are.

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|''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]'' was a "2-in-1" game released on Game Boy Advance, featuring ''Puzzle League'' and a remake of ''Dr. Mario''. ''Dr. Mario'' was mostly like ''Dr. Mario 64'', but with the pill container being 13 cells tall instead of 16. ''Puzzle League'' was a complete remake of the original. Both games also have a feature allowing the player to flip the Game Boy Advance ninety degrees, giving the player a higher resolution playing field. They also have a multi-pack multiplayer feature and the ability to download a demo feature to the GBA.

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|The sequel to ''Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party'', ''[[Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party 2]]'', also a Japan-only arcade game, had the main feature that allowed eight to sixteen people to play at one time.

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|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' was the first ''Mario Kart'' game to be released in an arcade. The game featured not only ''Mario'' characters but also [[Pac-Man]], [[Ms. Pac-Man]], and [[Blinky]], the red ''Pac-Man'' ghost. It had two models: one with a data card dispenser and slot, and one without. Before the player can play, they have to take a picture, the player's face being framed with a [[Mario's Hat|Mario hat]] and mustache. The game features 24 courses and over 100 items, with each character having four special items. Instead of the normal Mushroom, Flower, Star, and Special cups, there are four new ones: Mario Cup, DK Cup, Pac-Man Cup, Bowser Cup, and Rainbow Cup.

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|Released in 2005, ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' is a platformer for the Nintendo DS. As its title would imply, Princess Peach is the main protagonist. The story is of Bowser sending a large army of his minions to infiltrate Princess Peach's Castle. Because she is not there at the time of the attack, Mario, Luigi, and several of the castle's Toads are kidnapped. Princess Peach must then set out on a long journey — along with her helpful parasol, [[Perry]] — in order to rescue those who had been kidnapped and stop Bowser from using his ultimate weapon: the [[Vibe Scepter]], which is capable of making creatures feel emotions and transforming them to fit their feelings. ''Super Princess Peach'' featured many extras; among them were three mini-games in which the player had to use the stylus to control Toad. There were also puzzles — only unlocked after all the [[Puzzle Piece (Super Princess Peach)|Puzzle Piece]]s had been retrieved. Lastly, there were several songs from the game that Princess Peach could collect; these songs would later be played by Peach's band, the [[Peach Hit Five]].

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|''Mario Party'' still returned when Nintendo released ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' in November 2004, the final installment on GameCube. The game once again incorporated all the mechanics from previous releases, including the microphone and mic-exclusive mini-games. However, one feature is included, which allows up to eight players to party, with two players sharing one controller. The game's story involves the gang going on a cruise around the world. However, since Bowser wasn't invited, he has decided to get his revenge, by trying to make the cruise horrible for the gang.

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|''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' was the first baseball-oriented game in the ''Mario'' series. The game features an exhibition mode for baseball, a minigame mode, a practice mode, and a [[Toy Field]] mode. A unique feature for these games is [[Chemistry]], the compatibility between teammates. Good chemistry shows when a player is hitting while a compatible character is on base, and it shows when throwing the ball to a friend. Bad Chemistry does the exact opposite, though it only occurs on the field. Another special feature is a character's [[Star Skill]], a unique move that a character can perform while pitching or batting.

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|''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', is the fifth installment in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. This game has an assortment of old characters, while introducing three new characters to the series. They include [[Dry Bones]], [[Shy Guy]] (who is only available in DS Download Play), and [[R.O.B.]], a robot that was an accessory for the [[NES]]. This game brings back old courses and introduces new, classical courses that appeared in the [[Mario Kart Wii|Wii installment]]. They include [[Desert Hills]], [[Peach Gardens]], and [[Delfino Square]]. This game also includes missions, where the player has to complete tasks in order to advance. ''Mario Kart DS'', shows what Nintendo is capable of throughout the ''Mario Kart'' series.

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|The first soccer-oriented ''Mario'' game, ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' was released on GameCube in 2005. The game is just like soccer, but with no rules and referees, and the ability to use power-ups. Each team consists of five players: the team captain, three sidekicks of the same type, and the goalkeeper. Matches can be from 2-15 minutes long, though the default is five. Each team captain also has a special ability, known as a [[Super Strike]], which allows them to kick the ball straight to the goal.

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|In 2005, Nintendo released the sequel to ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''; it was titled ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. The game once again allowed Mario and Luigi to be playable at the same time, but it also allowed newcomers to the ''Mario & Luigi'' series — [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] — to be playable as well. The story revolved around the invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom by a group of extraterrestrial terrorists, known as the [[Shroobs]]. The Shroobs had invaded the past and was quickly taking over all of the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario and Luigi, after teaming up with their infant selves, were eventually able to stop this catastrophe after defeating [[Princess Shroob]] and [[Elder Princess Shroob]]. The invasion immediately went into retreat and the Mushroom Kingdom returned to its normal self, thanks once again to the Mario bros.

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|The sequel to ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' features the return of the minis trying to stop Donkey Kong and save Pauline. In the game, [[Mario's Toy Company]] has just opened a new theme park: the Super Mini Mario World Theme Park, a theme park dedicated to the [[Mini Mario (Mario vs. Donkey Kong)|Mini Mario]], [[Mini Peach]], [[Mini Toad]], and [[Mini Donkey Kong]] toys. At the park's grand opening, Donkey Kong sees Pauline and falls in love with her. He tries giving her a Mini Donkey Kong toy, but Mario also offers her a Mini Mario toy. Donkey Kong is then heartbroken as he sees Pauline accept the Mini Mario, so he causes havoc in the park and kidnaps Pauline. After Donkey Kong gets away with Pauline, Mario doesn't know what to do to save her until two Mini Marios that survived Donkey Kong's fit of rage show up.

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|Despite the poor ratings of the original ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'', a sequel was created two years later. ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' once again featured characters from the ''Mario'' and ''Pac-Man'' series, along with [[Mametchi]], a Tamagotchi. A feature that was copied from the original game was the Mario Card, which acts as a player's save file. A new feature in this game is the inclusion of Mario coins, which, when enough of these and regular coins have been collected, will unlock special prizes. In addition to all the old courses returning for this game, there are also two new cups: the Yoshi Stage and Waluigi Stage. Other new features include faces to frame the photo taken with and Internet rankings.

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|Nintendo released yet another installment in the ''Paper Mario'' series in 2007, with the release of ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. The game introduced a whole other dimension to the series with [[Mario]] having the ability to [[flip]] between the second and third dimensions. This new feature was commonly required to pass up various road blocks or to defeat enemies throughout its eight chapters. The story revolves around [[Count Bleck]], an evil mastermind that plans to destroy not only the [[Mushroom World]], but all worlds and dimensions in existence. After reading a prophecy in the [[Dark Prognosticus]], he had already devised a plan on how to do so. Thus, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and even Bowser teamed up, (with the help of many [[Pixl]]s), to help stop Count Bleck and his vile plans. However, to do so, Mario and his friends had to collect all eight [[Pure Heart]]s in order to even have a chance to stop Count Bleck.

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|The latest installment of the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]], ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' showed what Nintendo had to offer. The game has the original captains and sidekicks, but it introduces more captains and sidekicks. It introduces [[Boo]]s, [[Diddy Kong]], and many more characters. It has an assortment of stadiums to choose from. This game also features Wi-Fi Connection. Being the latest installment in its series, it is unknown if a sequel will come out.

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|''[[Mario Party 8]]'', is Nintendo's ninth installment in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series. This game introduces two new playable characters, [[Blooper]] and [[Hammer Bro]], and a new host, [[MC Ballyhoo]]. This game has an assortment of new mini-games and new game boards. There are five modes in the [[Star Carnival]]: The Party Tent, where players can have a classic game of ''Mario Party''; The Minigame Tent, where players can play mini-games; the Extra Zone, where players can play extra mini-games; the Fun Bazaar, where players can buy mini-games, items, and various other things; and the Star Battle Arena, which acts as the game's story mode. Mario and friends have been invited to the [[Star Carnival]] to party, and the winner of their game gets a year's supply of candy. However, just as one of the gang is crowned the Superstar, Bowser steals the [[Star Rod (Mario Party 8)|Star Rod]] they were to receive, and now Mario and friends must defeat Bowser and get it back.

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|For the very first time, Nintendo developed a ''Mario Party'' game for the [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' came out a week after ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and in the same year as its prequel, ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. In this game, five meteorites fall from the sky. The next day, Mario and the gang are discussing this when Kamek drops invitations for the Mario gang; Bowser has invited them to his castle for a banquet. However, once Mario and the gang arrive, they are captured, shrunk to a microscopic size, and thrown out of the castle. Now, they have to get back to Bowser's Castle to be restored to their normal height, helping people along the way. This game features many mini-games and it has a unique storyline compared to the other game in its series. All the playable characters that appear, appeared in ''Mario Party 8''. About a year and a half later, Nintendo developed its [[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher|sequel]] which is only available in Japanese.

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|''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'' is the first [[WiiWare]] Mario title. Gameplay is basically the same as previous Dr. Mario titles except this game utilizes the Wii's motion sensor. The character can play as either [[Dr. Mario]] or their personal [[Mii]]. This game also has a multiplayer feature and uses [[Nintendo Wi-Fi]] to play against other players online. Virus Buster, a mini-game from [[wikipedia:Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!]] was also included in this game. The game is downloadable for 1000 Wii Points in all regions.

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|''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' is the sixth installment of the ''Mario Kart'' series. A [[Wii Wheel]], designed from the ground up for the Wii, is included in the package because Nintendo aimed that it would make it a more realistic steering experience. It is, however, compatible with other controllers as well. It features many classic ''Mario Kart'' characters as well as several new ones. ''Mario Kart Wii'' takes a step in a new direction, as twelve players are present in normal races. All twelve racers head to the finish in a multi-lap race around a given circuit; along the way, they may employ items, engage in horseplay, and take shortcuts to try and come in first.

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|The sequel to the GameCube title ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' uses several of the elements from the previous game while also incorporating several new features, such as advanced Wii controls and a Challenge Mode, which was created as the most important feature of the game. The Challenge mode also incorporates a story mode, involving Mario and his team trying to reach and defeat Bowser and his team.

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|''[[Dr. Mario Express]]'' was released several months after ''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'' but on [[DSiWare]]. Gameplay is very similar but the Virus Blaster minigame is not included and there is also no multiplayer feature. This was the first Mario DSiWare game.

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|''[[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher]]'' was the third ''Mario Party'' Japan-only arcade game. The game was based on ''Mario Party 8'', with its main feature being the crane game, and the game allowed up to sixteen players, though each one will be playing a different game. The game's boards were based on ''Mario Party 8'', but they are completely linear. Red and Blue spaces also have a different purpose; sometimes, when the player lands on a blue space, a block hovering over the space will be broken and one of seven events will occur. A mini-game will not be played after every turn. There are also five game events: a Fever Chance Game, a Crane Chance game, a Kurūn Challenge, a Jackpot Challenge, and a Double Up Game. Many of the mini-games in the game were also taken from ''Mario Party 8''; however, the games were changed to work with the game's controls.

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|In 2009, another [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|sequel]] of the ''Mario & Luigi'' series was released for the Nintendo DS. In this installment, an epidemic called [[The Blorbs]] swept across the Mushroom Kingdom, and it's up to Mario and Luigi to find a cure. However, determined to defeat the Marios, Bowser seeks help from [[Fawful]], where he eats a "[[Lucky Mushroom]]". The mushroom gives Bowser the ability to inhale with great force. Bowser uses this ability to consume the Mushroom Kingdom, citizens and all. Throughout the adventure, Bowser realized he was used by Fawful, and in retaliation, goes off to stop his evil scheme. Meanwhile, Mario and Luigi, being inside Bowser's body, does whatever it takes to help Bowser in his quest, by messing with Bowser's insides to affect Bowser in a good way. This is the first time an RPG was created for the same platform as its predecessor. This also marks the first time Bowser is playable in the series, as well as the first time in the entire franchise where he is the protagonist.

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|[http://ds.ign.com/objects/142/14286429.html IGN - '''9.5: Amazing'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/ds/rpg/marioluigirpg3/index.html?tag=result;title;0 Gamespot - '''9.0: Superb''']

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|In 2009 a third Mario vs. Donkey Kong game was released; ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'' Unlike the previous two games, this game was released on [[DSiWare]] instead of a normal handheld console. In this game [[Mario]] and [[Pauline]] open the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]]. [[Donkey Kong]] causes trouble when he kidnaps Pauline after becoming enraged because he missed out on a ticket. After Mario uses the [[Mini Mario (Mario vs. Donkey Kong)|Mini Mario]]s to rescue Pauline, it turns out the whole thing was a test for the Mini Marios. This game also used [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]].

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|The sequel to ''New Super Mario Bros.'' for the DS, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' was released in November 12, 2009 in Australia. This installment includes four players simultaneously controlling their characters, a feature Shigeru Miyamoto had wanted for years. This game also returns the Koopalings, absent since ''Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga'', in their first 3-D models. In the story, Bowser and his minions kidnap Peach by using cake as a disguise. Mario, Luigi, [[Blue Toad (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Blue Toad]], and [[Yellow Toad (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Yellow Toad]] travel to eight worlds to save the princess. This game also reintroduces rideable Yoshis, although they can only be ridden in a few levels. The [[Penguin Suit]] and the [[Propeller Mushroom]] are new power-ups in this game. This game also includes the Super Guide, a demo video for those who are struggling in a particular level.

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|[http://wii.ign.com/objects/143/14354229.html IGN - '''8.9: Great'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/newsupermariobroswii/index.html?tag=result;title;0 Gamespot - '''8.5: Great''']

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===2010's (2010-2019)===

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|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' is a 3D platform game for [[Wii]], and the sequel of ''Super Mario Galaxy''. In the game, Princess Peach invites Mario to this year's [[Star Festival]]. On the way, he finds a lost [[Luma (character)|Baby Luma]]. Once he gets to the town, to his surprise, Bowser, who is now gigantic, attacks Toad Town and flees with the princess. Mario follows him in space and the adventure begins. During the adventure, Mario meets [[Lubba]], the [[Cosmic Spirit]], [[The Chimp]], [[Bowser Jr.]], the [[Toad Brigade]], and other characters. To navigate through the [[Galaxy|galaxies]], instead of the [[Comet Observatory]], Mario uses the [[Starship Mario]]. The 2-Player mode has been upgraded from the previous game: the second player can control [[Co-Star Luma]], who can grab items and stun enemies. The game also features Yoshi, who Mario can use to eat and stun enemies, and he also has three power-ups: the [[Bulb Berry]], the [[Blimp Berry]], and the [[Dash Pepper]]. Other than these additions, the gameplay mechanics are reused from the first game.

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|[http://wii.ign.com/objects/143/14354736.html IGN - '''10.0: Masterpiece'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/supermariogalaxy2/index.html?tag=result;title;0 Gamespot - '''10.0: Prime''']

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|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' is a [[Wii]] port of ''Super Mario All-Stars''. This game features a book detailing the history of Mario and a soundtrack of various songs from ''Mario'' games. It was released for the 25th anniversary of the release of ''Super Mario Bros.''

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|[http://ds.ign.com/articles/113/1134070p1.html IGN - '''9.0: Amazing'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/mariovsdonkeykongminilandmayhem/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary%3Bread-review=result;title;0 Gamespot - '''8.0: Great''']

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|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' is a main series game for the Nintendo 3DS. The game combine the elements of a ''Mario'' 3D platformer with a 2D sidescroller, using elements like a time limit, linear levels, and even a flagpole at the end of each level. This also marks the first time an original 3D Mario platformer has been released on a handheld system. Several elements from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', such as Boom-Boom, the Super Leaf, and the Tanooki Suit, returns in this game, as well as featuring several new elements. The term "land" was used in homage to past ''Mario'' titles. In the game, a tree with Super Leaves on its branches is affected during a storm, and all the leaves are blown off the tree. The next day, Princess Peach checks the tree, but is captured by Bowser. Later, Mario and three Toads show up and find a letter, which reveals that Bowser has kidnapped the princess and stole the leaves. Now Mario must go off to save the princess again.

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|[http://ds.ign.com/objects/099/099437.html IGN - '''9.5: Amazing'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/super-mario-3d-land?section=&subsec=title Gamespot - '''8.0: Good''']

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|''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' is the third [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' game]] on a handheld console after ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', and also the latest installment in the ''Mario Kart'' series. ''Mario Kart 7'' was unveiled with the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The most prominent features are that the players can fly through the air with a glider and drive underwater with propellers, both attached to their [[kart]]s. Another unique feature is that, instead of selecting a pre-made kart to drive, the player can customize their own kart, choosing between several premade kart bodies, wheels, and gliders. ''Mario Kart 7'' also marks the return of coins, their first appearance in a ''Mario Kart'' game since ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''. This game is also the first to have online multiplayer be supported by [[Nintendo Network]].

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|[http://ds.ign.com/objects/077/077805.html IGN - '''9.0: Amazing'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/mario-kart-7/platform/3ds?tag=result;title;0 Gamespot - '''8.0: Great''']

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|''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is the sixth installment in the ''Mario Tennis'' series. The game function the use of gyroscopic controls. The player can use the touch screen to choose from various types of shots. The game also features Online multiplayer supported by Nintendo Network.

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|[http://www.ign.com/games/mario-tennis-open/3ds-117791 IGN - '''6.5: Okay'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/mario-tennis-open/ Gamespot - '''5.5: Mediocre''']

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|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' is a mainstream ''Mario'' game for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Several gameplay elements are based upon ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', as it features [[Raccoon Mario]] and the [[P-Wing|P-charge]] bar which were introduced in that game. However, the primary focus of gameplay is on collecting as many Coins as possible, with each level providing numerous ways to earn many, such as the [[Gold Ring]], which turns enemies golden to give the player coins, and the [[Gold Block]], which allows the player to wear a block on their heads and collect coins as they run. The game's primary objective is collecting one million coins. The game also features a 2-player co-op mode, as well as a [[Coin Rush]] mode, which challenges players to earn as many Coins as possible in three randomly selected levels. This game is also the first ''Mario'' game to feature downloadable content.

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|[http://www.ign.com/games/new-super-mario-bros-2/3ds-127315 IGN - '''8.5: Great'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/new-super-mario-bros-2/ Gamespot - '''7.0: Good''']

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|The fourth game in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. The game returns to the traditional turn-based RPG battle system used in the installments before ''Super Paper Mario''. However, this game uses a new sticker-based attack system for battle, instead of the traditional system; players must gather stickers in order to attack enemies, and each sticker may only be used once. The game takes place on the night of the Sticker Fest, where the Sticker Comet appears once per year in [[Decalburg]]. However, Bowser appears and unintentionally shatters the comet, splitting it into the seven [[Royal Sticker]]s that fly across the land; one of them lands on Bowser and increases his power. When Mario recovers from being knocked out, he finds the festival in ruin, and Princess Peach missing. Joining with the sticker fairy [[Kersti]], Mario begins his journey to recover the Royal Stickers and defeat Bowser to save Peach.

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|[http://www.ign.com/games/paper-mario-3ds/3ds-77808 IGN &ndash; '''8.3: Great'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/paper-mario-sticker-star/ Gamespot &ndash; '''7.5: Good''']

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|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' is a launch title Mario platformer for the Wii U. The game features a [[Flying Squirrel Mario|flying squirrel power up]] and Baby Yoshis. The game supports four players at once, like in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. The game also has what is called "[[Boost Mode]]", where a player with the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U's GamePad]] can make platforms appear. The game later received add-on content in 2013 in the form of ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', an expansion starring Luigi as the main character released to commemorate the [[Year of Luigi]]. The game features more difficult courses in place of the original ones, and plays using Luigi's trademark physics.

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/15/new-super-mario-bros-u-review IGN &ndash; '''9.1: Amazing'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/new-super-mario-bros-u/videos/new-super-mario-bros-u-video-review-6400284/?tag=Topslot;NewSuperMarioBrosUReview;NewSuperMarioBrosUV Gamespot &ndash; '''8.5: Great''']

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|''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' is the Nintendo 3DS sequel of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. The basic premise is that Professor E. Gadd is researching the ghosts in [[Evershade Valley]], when the [[Dark Moon]] shatters and causes the once friendly ghosts to turn evil. Thus, Luigi sets out with the [[Poltergust 5000]] to solve the problem. Instead of one, the game features five mansions to explore. There is also a multiplayer mode, the [[ScareScraper]].

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/21/luigis-mansion-dark-moon-review IGN: &ndash; '''9.3: Amazing'''] • [http://www.gamespot.com/luigis-mansion-dark-moon/reviews/luigis-mansion-dark-moon-review-6405758/ Gamespot &ndash; '''6.5: Fair''']

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|''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]'' is the fifth installment in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. After a huge success with the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]] in the previous game, the [[Mario Toy Company]] decides to host an annual Mini Toy Carnival. [[Donkey Kong]] joins [[Pauline]] to run a game arcade inside the carnival.

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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' is the fourth installment in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. Released as part of the [[Year of Luigi]] celebration, the game mostly centers around the world of Luigi's dreams, as gameplay shifts between the real world and Luigi's dream world. Many elements from the previous installment, ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'', return, such as [[Starlow]], badges, and an entire species based upon the character [[Broque Monsieur]]. The game involves Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and her Toads traveling upon invitation to [[Pi'illo Island]], where they discover a temple containing a magical pillow. Luigi resting on the pillow opens a portal to the dream world, allowing a villain named [[Antasma]] to take Peach into the dream world. The brothers must travel between the real and dream worlds to find Antasma and save Peach.

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/12/mario-luigi-dream-team-review IGN &ndash; '''8.0''': Great] • [http://www.gamespot.com/mario-and-luigi-dream-team/reviews/mario-and-luigi-dream-team-review-6411220/ GameSpot &ndash; '''8.0: Great''']

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|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' is the tenth game in the overall ''Mario Kart'' series, and the third game in the ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series of ''Mario Kart'' games. The game re-uses the glider and underwater driving mechanics seen in ''Mario Kart 7'', and also introduces a tank mechanic, in which by collecting a special item the player's kart is transformed into a tank, the turret being controlled by a second player. The game also features five cups, two being unlockable, and two courses per cup, a total of ten courses.

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!''New Super Mario Bros. U<br>+ New Super Luigi U''

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|A compilation of both ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' on the same disk, released exclusively with the Mario & Luigi Deluxe Wii U set (known as the Premium Pack in Europe). ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U]]'' includes notable changes to the originals, including a new title screen and over 200 videos included as bonus content.

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!''Super Mario 3D World''

|A follow-up to ''Super Mario 3D Land'', ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' features the same style of gameplay, being based on the 2D games but in a 3D environment. The game features five playable characters; players can play as either Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, or Rosalina (once she is unlocked), the default four featuring their abilities from ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Several new and returning power-ups, enemies, and items are also featured. The game involves Bowser capturing the [[Sprixie Princesses]], and the main characters chasing him to the [[Sprixie Kingdom]] to stop him.

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/19/super-mario-3d-world-review IGN &ndash; '''9.6''' - Amazing] • [http://www.gamespot.com/super-mario-3d-world/ GameSpot &ndash; '''9.0''' - Superb]

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|''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' is the thirteenth overall installment in the ''Mario Party'' franchise, and the second on a handheld console. The game returns to the traditional board gameplay of the ''Mario Party'' franchise, but each board includes its own style of play.

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/22/mario-party-island-tour-review IGN &ndash; '''5.5''' - Mediocre] • [http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-party-island-tour-review/1900-6415575/ GameSpot &ndash; '''7.0''' - Good]

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|''[[Dr. Luigi]]'' is a download-only game available on the Wii U Nintendo eShop. Released as part of the Year of Luigi, the game is a [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'']]-style game starring Luigi as the main character instead. The core gameplay remains similar to the ''Dr. Mario'' games, though this title features the mode Operation L, in which players stack special L-shaped megavitamins to defeat viruses.

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/10/dr-luigi-review IGN &ndash; '''7.5''' - Good] • [http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dr-luigi-review/1900-6415627/GameSpot &ndash; '''5.0''' - Mediocre]

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|''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' is a ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' title released on the Nintendo 3DS. It is the fifth in the series overall. The game features connectivity to the internet, allowing players around the world to play against each other, either in normal matches or in specialized matches, similar to the internet features of ''Mario Kart 7''.

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/24/mario-golf-world-tour-review IGN &ndash; '''8.6''' - Great] • [http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-golf-world-tour/1900-6415740/ GameSpot &ndash; '''7.0''' - Good]

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|''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' is the eighth installment in the ''Mario Kart'' franchise. In addition to having many returning elements from past games, such as glider and underwater sections of tracks and kart customization from ''Mario Kart 7'' and [[bike]]s from ''Mario Kart Wii'', ''Mario Kart 8'' also features courses with [[anti-gravity]] segments, allowing racers to drive along vertical and upside-down surfaces. The game also features [[Miiverse]] integration in the form of a feature called [[Mario Kart TV]], where players can share replays of races and viewers can comment on them.

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|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/15/mario-kart-8-review IGN &ndash; '''9.0''' - Amazing] • [http://http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-kart-8/1900-6415760/ GameSpot &ndash; '''8.0''' - Great]

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|''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' is a puzzle platform game released for the [[Wii U]]. Expanding upon [[The Adventures of Captain Toad]] levels from ''Super Mario 3D World'', the game stars [[Captain Toad]], who must navigate through a series of small, diorama-like stages to reach the Power Star at the end.

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!''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars''

|''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'' is the next game in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series, set to be released on both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The game was first shown in a demo at GDC 2014 to show off Nintendo's Nintendo Web Framework to developers. The game was officially confirmed at E3 2014. While the core gameplay is the same as in ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem'', several new features such as [[Mini Luigi]]s and an improved level creator with new sharing capabilities.

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!''Mario Party 10''

|''[[Mario Party 10]]'' is the next installment in the ''Mario Party'' series and the direct follow-up to ''Mario Party 9'' currently in development for the [[Wii U]]. In addition to the returning Party Mode, the game features the all-new Bowser Party mode. In this mode, one player uses a Gamepad to play as Bowser and face off against the other four players. Also confirmed is amiibo Party, in which the players use amiibo as pieces on a small board.

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|''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]'' is the next installment in the ''Dr. Mario'' series. It follows the same formative gameplay as the previous Dr. Mario titles with Dr. Luigi also in on the act as well.

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!''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''

|''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' is the next installment in the ''Mario Tennis series''. It follows the same standard as previous ''Mario Tennis'' games however, there is a new Mega Mushroom gimmick in it. This game also introduces the [[Sprixie Princess]] as a playable character.

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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' is the fifth installment in the ''Mario & Luigi series''. A crossover with the ''Paper Mario series'', it involves the Paper world getting unleashed on the real world. Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario team up to stop the two Bowsers from taking over the Mushroom Kingdom with their combined armies.

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|''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' is a game that allows players to use their Amiibos to create Minis for the game. The game maintains the overall puzzle-platformer style from previous ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong games''. It has a couple differences as well such as the world map instead of the classic level select from previous games.

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|''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' is yet another ''Mario Party'' adventure which take players on various boards yet again. This time however, the game is Amiibo compatible which makes for all more fun. The game includes more minigames and bosses as well.

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|''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' is a 3DS Port of ''Super Mario Maker'' for the Wii U which is basically the same overall but lacking Costume Mario and Online Sharing. The game has Streetpass Support to share locally. Aditionally, there are 100 pre-installed levels for the game.

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|''[[Super Mario Run]]'' is a auto-running for ''Super Mario''. Players use the touch screen to make Mario jump and collect Coins. Mario will defeat enemies and battle bosses along the way as well. The overall design is similar to ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''

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|''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' is a Mario Sports title. It mixes several Sports such as Golf, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, etc. Players compete in each event to get the most points to win.

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|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' is an enhanced port of ''Mario Kart 8'' for the Wii U. It has the same overall tracks and gameplay. [[Bowser Jr.]], [[King Boo]], and [[Dry Bones]] return as playable characters. The [[Inkling]]s also make their debut in this game and the battle mode has been revamped for the game as well bringing 4 additional game modes to the table.

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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' is the sixth entry in the ''Mario & Luigi series''. A remake of the original ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'', the game sees Mario & Luigi revisiting the Beanbean Kingdom to stop Cackletta and Fawful. Meanwhile, an untold story unfolds. Captain Goomba (and the rest of Bowser's Minions) go on a long Mission to rescue Bowser from the clutches of the villainous Fawful.

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|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' is a 3D Platformer which returns to the open-World style like ''Super Mario 64'', ''Super Mario Sunshine'', and ''Super Mario 64 DS''. It sees [[Mario]] and his new friend [[Cappy]] going on a long adventure through areas based on real-world locations They collect [[Power Moon]]s to power up their ship [[The Odyssey]] to chase down Bowser who wants to marry Princess Peach. Returning from previous 3D Mario games is the [[Health Meter]] as well.

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|The ''Super Mario'' series launched [[Mario]] into stardom as ''The King of [[Genre#Platform|Platform]]ing''. The series originally started on the [[NES]] as a trilogy of three ''Super Mario Bros.'' games released between 1985 and 1990 (however, [[Japan]] and [[United States|USA]] had two different ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''s, making four games). When the [[SNES]] was released in 1991, so was ''[[Super Mario World]]'', known in Japan as ''Super Mario Bros. 4: Super Mario World''. The original side-scrollers then gave way to the 3D platformers, with ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] in 1996 and ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] in 2002. In 2004, the popular ''Super Mario 64'' was remade for the Nintendo DS (as a launch title) as the even better ''Super Mario 64 DS'' which has new levels, a new story, and new playable characters alongside Mario including Yoshi, Luigi, and even Wario. In 2006 the original style of 2D platforming was revived with ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo DS]]. That was followed by three [[Wii]] games: the 3D platformer ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and its eventual sequel, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', and 2009's sequel to the DS game, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', which is the first side-scrolling ''Mario'' game to have four players in simultaneous cooperative and competitive modes. The next game, ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], combines elements from 2D and 3D Mario platformers. ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' was later released, as the third installment of the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games. Another game, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', the fourth installment of the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games, is released for the [[Wii U]]. Almost all the games in the ''Super Mario'' series have the basic plot of Bowser kidnapping Princess Peach, who then has to be rescued by Mario, although the American version of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' is drastically different, due to the fact that it is based on an unrelated game titled ''Doki Doki Panic''. To this day the ''Super Mario'' series is the most successful and critically acclaimed video game series ever.

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|The [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]] is one of ''Mario''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> first sports spin-offs. This sub-series revolves around the grassy sport of [[wikipedia:golf|golf]]. Mario and his friends (and enemies in some games) grab their golf clubs and tees and prepare to compete to see who the best golfer is. The series started with the release of ''Golf'' for the NES in 1984. The only playable character in the game was Mario, who appeared in much different apparel than usual. Past there, the series started to introduce more and more playable characters, including Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and many others. ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'' features the largest cast of playable characters ever; it also has the compatibility to be linked to the Game Boy Advance game, ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'', for the addition of new characters. The home-console-to-handheld-system linking capability is a feature that has been available since the release of ''Mario Golf'' for the Nintendo 64. The games feature the exact same rules as a real world golf game; however, many ''Mario'' elements are added as obstacles throughout some courses, giving the series even more originality.

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|The [[Super Mario Land (series)|''Super Mario Land'' series]] is a sub-series very similar to the ''Super Mario Bros.'' games. The [[Super Mario Land|first game in the series]] plays very closely in gameplay compared to the series. The game sees [[Mario]] trying to rescue [[Princess Daisy]], who has been kidnapped by [[Tatanga]]. Mario can also find [[Mushroom]]s; [[Flower]]s; [[Coin]]s; and [[Super Star|Star]]s throughout the game, another feature of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series. However, the [[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins|second game in the series]] plays a little differently. In this game, Mario tries to free [[Mario's castle|his castle]] from the evil clutches of [[Wario]], who has stolen the castle during the events of the first game. The [[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3|third game]] is not only the final ''Super Mario Land'' title, but also the first game in the [[Wario Land (series)|''Wario Land'' series]], in which Wario is the main hero, and goes on his own quests.

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|The [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]] is a puzzle-themed sub-series of the ''Mario'' series; it stars Mario's physician alter-ego, [[Dr. Mario]]. Other characters that have appeared in the series are Princess Peach as "[[Princess Peach#Dr. Mario series|Nurse Toadstool]]" and [[Wario]]. The series revolves around a ''[[wikipedia:Tetris|Tetris]]''-like concept in which the player must line up [[Megavitamin]]s in a color-synchronized pattern in order to rid the screen of [[Virus]]es. As each level progresses, the game grows more and more difficult, providing the player with more Viruses to eradicate and less room to maneuver the Megavitamins.

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|The [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] is one of the most popular genres of ''Mario'' spin-offs. Like the title says, players can [[wikipedia:kart racing|race]] each other with ''Mario'' characters. The first game in the series is ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', released for the [[SNES]] in 1992. It has eight characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, Koopa Troopa, Bowser and Donkey Kong Jr. The courses take place mostly in the same locations, and courses in the same location are numbered (e.g. [[Koopa Beach 1]]). There are five courses in one cup, and the [[Special Cup]] is only playable in 100cc. This later changed in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', in which there are four courses per cup and the Special Cup is playable in every Engine Class (cc). Also, Wario and Donkey Kong take the places of Koopa and Donkey Kong Jr. and courses are unique. It is also the first ''Mario Kart'' that can be played with up to four players. More features have been added over the years (e.g. VS in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', more karts in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Classic courses and [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] usage in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', bikes in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''). Some functions were also removed in subsequent games (e.g. two racers rode in one kart in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', but not in the subsequent games; ''Mario Kart DS'' included missions, which were replaced by the competitions in ''Mario Kart Wii''). Like the ''Mario Party'' series, more and more characters have participated in the ''Mario Kart'' series (e.g. [[Rosalina]], [[R.O.B.]] and [[Petey Piranha]]). The items (which were introduced in the first ''Mario Kart'') also got more additions (like [[Mega Mushroom]], [[Blooper]] and [[Bob-omb]]). Character-specific Special Items were briefly included in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.

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|The ''[[Mario's Early Years!]]'' series was a small ''Mario'' edutainment series for the SNES that taught players about subjects like numbers and the alphabet. Each game involved going to different worlds, waking up a sleeping Luigi, and doing his activities to clear each world. The player could react with surrounding objects by clicking on them.

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|The [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]] is yet another sports sub-series of the ''Mario'' series. The series revolves around the concept of [[wikipedia:tennis|tennis]], as the games' titles imply. The series started in 1995 with the release of ''Mario's Tennis'' for the Virtual Boy. Despite the fact that Nintendo started the series on an unpopular game system, four more games have been released to date. The games stay fairly close to the real world concept of tennis; however, there are some ''Mario'' series features added to each game. Many [[human]] characters are introduced in the sub-series — as with the ''Mario Golf'' series — though they were never seen in any other ''Mario'' series or games. The latest release in the series was ''Mario Tennis Open'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].

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|The [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' sub-series]] is the largest ''Mario'' spin-off series to date. With a total of eleven main games and one on the [[e-Reader]], the sub-series has been released on the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, DS, and Wii. There were also quite a few games that were only playable on arcade machines in Japan. The series started in 1999 with the release of ''Mario Party''. The gameplay of the series is much like a board game, and the usual goal is to collect the most Stars. [[Minigame]]s are a major part of every single installment. While the actual game boards rely on luck — either from the [[Dice Block]], or from which paths the player takes — the mini-games rely on skill. The player must perform various tasks in each mini-game; some mini-games will award the player with coins as long as they play, while others require the player to win to earn coins. Many characters have been playable throughout the series, including characters such as [[Koopa Kid]], [[Hammer Bro]], and several other unique characters.

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|The ''[[Mario Artist]]'' series was a Japan-only series released for the [[Nintendo 64DD]]. Only four games were ever made for the series. Four other games were announced, but, due to the failure of the N64DD, they were never released.

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|The ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series is a series of ''Mario'' role-playing games. As its name implies, all the characters and elements in the game appear to be made from paper. The series started in 2001 with the release of ''Paper Mario'' for the Nintendo 64. The game used a similar battle system to that of ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''; the player would attack an enemy for one turn, then the enemy would attack the next. The first team to reach 0 [[HP]] would lose the battle. The series generally revolves around collecting multiple objects from evil beings in order to stop the ultimate evil faced in the game. The series also utilizes [[partner]]s throughout its games; each partner has unique abilities to help the player progress through the overworld, as well as in battle.

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|Started in 2000, the ''Super Mario Advance'' series is a four-game series consisting of remakes of ''Mario'' series (and one ''Yoshi'' series) games on the Game Boy Advance. Despite appearing as ports of the original games, each of the four contains new content (i.e. ''Yoshi's Island'' having six new levels, ''Super Mario Advance 4'' is compatible with [[e-Reader]], etc.). The four games also feature a remake of ''Mario Bros.'', which has a multiplayer mode for up to four players.

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|The ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series is yet another ''Mario'' sub-series. This sub-series is formed of a series of role-playing games for Nintendo's handheld systems. The first game in the series is ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'', released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. The series features games with long, detailed stories full of battles that the player must endure in order to [[Level Up]] and progress through the game with ease. The battles are turn-based, much like those from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' and the ''Paper Mario'' series. In the games, the player must control both Mario and Luigi; in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'', the player also had to control their baby forms and in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'', the player also controls Bowser. The series has yet to feature Bowser as the main antagonist of a game; however, he usually ends up falling victim to the ways of the games' true villains.

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|The [[Mario Baseball (series)|''Mario Baseball'' series]] is the latest sports-based spin-off in the ''Mario'' series. As its name implies, it revolves around the concept of [[wikipedia:baseball|baseball]]. This sub-series features more playable characters in a single game than in any other spin-off title, with a total of more than forty in the most recent installment, ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. The series originated with ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' for the GameCube, which was developed by [[Namco]]. The sequel was released on the Wii in 2008 in Japan and North America; however, no announcements of release dates in Europe or Australia have been announced.

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|The [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]] (known as the ''Mario Football'' series in Europe) is a [[wikipedia:soccer|soccer]]-based sports spin-off in the ''Mario'' series. The series has only two installments: one for the GameCube, and one for the Wii. The ''Mario Strikers'' series features many playable characters in its few installments. The first release is ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' for the GameCube; it features eight team captains, along with four different types of sidekicks. The second installment, ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', features twelve team captains and eight types of sidekicks to select from.

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|With the release of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' in 1999, Nintendo started the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series.]] Though the series is more of a crossover series for all of Nintendo's major series, it has featured seven different ''Mario'' characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, [[Dr. Mario]], Rosalina, and Bowser Jr. Yoshi, Donkey Kong, [[Diddy Kong]], and Wario have also appeared as playable characters; however, they are shown to represent their own series. In the games, players select whichever character they want, and then fight against each other on a specific stage. Each character has different move-sets, clearly defining them from one another. Characters can also use items to harm other characters or help themselves in some way. The game is an all-out fight among some of Nintendo's most popular video game characters.

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|''[[NBA Street V3]]'' is a basketball game developed by EA Canada, a division of Electronic Arts, for the GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2. Due to a deal between Nintendo and EA to have Nintendo's intellectual properties in their games, Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach appear as playable characters.

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|''[[Yakuman DS]]'' is a [[wikipedia:Mahjong|Mahjong]]-themed game for the Nintendo DS; it was released only in Japan. The game stars several ''Mario'' series characters and enemies. The game features a total of thirteen characters to play as and 21 opponents to face against. In order to progress through the game, the player has to win a game of Mahjong against an opponent; he or she will then face the next opponent. The game was later released in Japan with an Online Mode under the title, ''Yakuman DS with Wi-Fi''.

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|Released in 2005 in Europe, ''[[Tetris DS]]'' is the only installment of [[wikipedia:Tetris|''Tetris'']] to be on the DS. This installment in the successful puzzle series features many Nintendo-related characters and elements. The game has several modes, all of which have themes from older Nintendo games. Among the many themes, the ''Mario'' series themes are ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', ''Donkey Kong'', ''Duck Hunt'', the ''Mario Kart'' series, and many more. Several ''Mario'' characters also appear in the game, including Mario, Bowser, [[Frog Mario]], [[Raccoon Mario]], Goomba, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi.

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|''[[SSX on Tour]]'' is a snowboarding-oriented game released in 2005 developed by EA Montreal and published by EA Sports BIG. The game was released on a total of four systems: Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. The game involves characters racing on snowboards (or, alternatively, skis) to reach the end of the track first, while using the environment around them as ramps to perform tricks. Due to a deal between Nintendo and EA, Mario, Princess Peach, and Luigi were included as playable characters.

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|Released in July 2006, ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' is a basketball-oriented game developed by [[Square Enix]] featuring several elements from the ''Mario'' series. The game features 21 playable characters, 5 of which are from the ''Final Fantasy'' series. Each character also has a unique [[Special Shot]]. There are a total of sixteen courts to play on, each one in a different tourney, and there are four tourneys: the [[Mushroom Tourney]], [[Flower Tourney]], [[Star Tourney]], and [[Rainbow Tourney]]. Hidden on each court are [[? Panel]]s, which will provide the player with an item that can be used on foes. The game has four basic gameplay modes: a challenge mode, an exhibition mode, a tourney mode, and a matchup mode (Wi-Fi is used to find other players).

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|Released for the Nintendo DS only in Japan, ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' is a multi-player virtual board game. The game combines elements of the ''[[Wikipedia:Itadaki Street|Itadaki Street]]'' and ''Mario Party'' series, such as the addition of mini-games. The game is themed similarly to that of [[wikipedia:Monopoly|''Monopoly'']], as players much purchase shops and buildings in order to succeed in the game. Opposers who land on a player's property must pay a fee to the property's owner. Under certain circumstances, property can be stolen from one another as well. The game features a total of 22 playable characters — eleven of which are from the ''Mario'' series, while the other eleven are from the ''Dragon Quest'' series.

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|The [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]] is a sports-based series focused on Nintendo and Sega characters competing in the Olympic Games. The first installment, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' was released for the Wii in 2007; it was later released for the DS in 2008. The game stars sixteen playable characters: eight from the ''Mario'' series, and eight from the ''Sonic'' series. The game includes several games that were taken directly from the [[wikipedia:Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]; it also includes a few that were created solely for the game. The players of the game have to reenact some of the motions required to take part in the Olympic games in order to have a chance at winning. For example, the [[100m Freestyle]] requires the player to move the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in a pattern similar to that of swimming in order to make progress in the competition. A sequel entitled ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' was released in the fourth quarter of 2009, which revolves around the [[wikipedia:Winter Olympics|Winter Olympics]]. A third game, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', was released on the Wii in November 2011 and on the Nintendo 3DS in February 2012, once again focusing on the Summer Olympics. Later, another installment focusing on the Winter Olympics again, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', was released in late 2013 on the Wii U.

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|Released only in Japan, ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'' is an action-adventure game for the Wii. The game revolves around a character named Nick, whose alter-ego is that of a superhero known as "Captain Rainbow". After the superhero's show began to lose popularity due to another superhero that had attracted Rainbow's audience, he decided to travel to Mimin Island, where it is said that wishes can come true. The game features many Nintendo characters and elements; some have a role in the story, while others do not. The ''Mario'' series has much representation in the game. Birdo appears as a main character in the game. In the game, she has to be rescued from her cage by Captain Rainbow. Other ''Mario'' series elements that are found in the game include Piranha Plants, Warp Pipes, and even a picture of Mario.

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|In 2009 [[Art Style: PiCTOBiTS]] was released as part of the ''Art Style'' series only available on [[WiiWare]] and [[DSiWare]]. This game featured sprites of Mario characters from [[Super Mario Bros.]] and [[Wrecking Crew]] along with characters from other classic [[Nintendo]] games. The game is played by clearing falling megabits by merging them with megabits of the same color with the stylus, which eventually form sprites of classic Nintendo characters. [[POW Block]]s and coins are also part of the gameplay.

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|''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', is a game that features an assortment of sports which include [[Dodgeball|dodgeball]], [[Hockey|hockey]], [[Volleyball|volleyball]], and [[Basketball|basketball]]. This game also has an assortment of characters to choose from including the ''Final Fantasy'' characters that appear in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' and [[Slime (Dragon Quest)|Slime]] from the ''Dragon Quest'' series. Slime also appears in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''. ''Mario Sports Mix'' has a selection of courts and rinks to choose from. Some of the courts and rinks are capable of multiple sports. This game also features Nintendo Wi-Fi connection and it has tournaments. The tournaments have three tourneys for each sport, and each sport has three more hard tourneys. After beating each tournament once, the player can go back and use alternate routes. These routes lead to unlockable characters, alternate colors for some characters, and even some secret courts and rinks.

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|''[[Fortune Street]]'', is a Wii game that was developed with the cooperation of Square-Enix and Nintendo. It is considered to be a follow-up of the [[Nintendo DS]] crossover game ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', and the predecessor plays similarly to it. This game is the first ''[[wikipedia:Itadaki Street|Itadaki Street]]'' title to be released outside of Japan.

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|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' is a ''Mario''-themed game in the ''Puzzle & Dragon'' series developed for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] by GungHo Online Entertainment. The game features the ''Puzzle & Dragons'' gameplay of matching icons to damage enemies mixed with elements from the ''Mario'' series, including characters and enemies, using power-ups for the matchable icons, and the overworld map.

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|[[Mario]] is the main protagonist in his titular series of games. He made his debut in 1981, with the release of ''Donkey Kong'' for arcades across the world. Mario (or "Jumpman" rather), had to fight his way through several mazy stages full of obstacles and enemies in order to rescue [[Pauline]] from the large ape, [[Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong]]. After that, Mario became largely popular, receiving another game for the arcade — ''Mario Bros.''— and then several more games for the newly-developed home game console, the NES. Throughout almost thirty years, Mario has been the star of the largest game franchise Nintendo has published. Many characters have fought alongside Mario in his adventures in platformers and RPGs, but many have also fought against him during those times. Mario has gone through many physical changes, from his original 8-bit appearance, to his current 128-bit appearance. Mario commonly rescues Princess Peach, as well as several others, such as [[Mushroom Retainer]]s, as his adventures continue. Mario has even been accepting enough to team up at times with his greatest foe, Bowser.

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|[[Princess Peach]] — originally "Princess Toadstool" — is one of the main protagonists in the ''Mario'' series, and she usually plays the damsel-in-distress. Princess Peach is the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, and is protected by many [[Toad (species)|Toads]]. However, her protection commonly fails and eventually results in her being kidnapped, be it by Bowser, or by another villain. Princess Peach's original appearances would leave her without an initial design, however, she was later given a standard design in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' also marked the debut of Peach's first playable appearance, something not found often in mainstream ''Mario'' games. Princess Peach was repeatedly the victim of kidnapping for many years, until she finally took over the role of the main protagonist. In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', she had to rescue Mario, Luigi, and many of the Mushroom Kingdom's Toads from Bowser and his minions. For spinoff installments in the ''Mario'' series, Peach is almost always a playable character which the player can choose.

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|[[Rosalina]] is one of the main characters in the Mario series. She debuted in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' installments, but subsequently started to appear in many more ''Mario'' games, most notably the ''Mario Kart'' series, and even as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. She is the adopted mother of the [[Luma (species)|Lumas]], which are also popular to ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Her main duty is to watch the Lumas and help keep the galaxies safe. Throughout the game, Rosalina gives helpful and important advice and tips to [[Mario]].

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|[[Toad]] is a protagonist in the ''Mario'' series, and he is commonly found in the company of Princess Peach. Toad originally played the role of Princess Peach's assistant, as well as her guide and guardian throughout her travels; however, he has been reduced to lesser roles since his debut appearance, with his role in main games having been replaced by Toadsworth. His first playable appearance was in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. He appeared a few years later as the main protagonist of ''[[Wario's Woods]]''; with the help of Birdo and [[Wanda]], Toad had to defeat the monsters Wario was sending out from his woods to attack the Mushroom Kingdom. Though he appears identical to many others in [[Toad (species)|his species]], Toad is actually an entirely different character; this causes much confusion as to whether or not certain Toads are the Toad discussed.

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|[[Donkey Kong]] is a character that appears in the ''Mario'' series, but is the main protagonist of [[Donkey Kong (series)|his own series]]. Donkey Kong (or [[Cranky Kong]] rather) made his first appearance in his titular arcade game released in 1981, appearing as the games main antagonist. He later appeared as a sort-of protagonist in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', as he was the caged victim of Mario (or [[Jumpman]] rather) to be taken back to the wild. Today's Donkey Kong has appeared in the ''Mario'' series mostly in spin-off games since his arcade days. In the ''Mario Party'' sub-series, Donkey Kong originally appeared as a playable character, but eventually became a feature found on most boards from the fifth installment on. He has also appeared in some spin-offs with [[Diddy Kong]], such as ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. Donkey Kong has recently reappeared as an antagonist in the ''Mario'' series, once again rivaling Mario in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''.

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|[[Diddy Kong]] is [[Donkey Kong]]'s nephew and lives in the [[Kongo Jungle]]. Diddy Kong made his debut in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. He has also appeared throughout sports like ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', along with Donkey Kong. He also has a peanut popgun and rocket barrels in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', and also has them in ''[[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]''. He even has his racing series called ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', and this game features characters from other series.

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|[[Kamek]] is a high ranking [[Magikoopa]] in the Koopa Troop. Kamek has cared for Bowser since he was a [[Baby Bowser|child]]. Kamek's first appearance was in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' where he foresaw that two babies born that night would cause great trouble for the Koopa Troop. Kamek captured one of them, [[Baby Luigi]], but failed to find the other one, [[Baby Mario]]. Kamek continued to serve Bowser for several years, trying to kidnap Mario & Luigi, but failing. Kamek is also a leader of his own group known as the Toadies, who follow Kamek's every whim. Kamek also made an appearance in the spin-off game, ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', once again serving as Bowser's Acolyte. He then made his first playable appearance in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''.

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|[[King Boo]] first appeared as a playable character in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''. He was introduced as the king of the [[Boo]] species and is a minion of Bowser. Under the name of [[Big Boo]], King Boo appears again in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', kidnapping Luigi. After that, King Boo has been participating in a few spin off games, including ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. [[King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)|Two]] [[King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)|other]] King Boos appear in other Mario games.

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|[[Gooper Blooper]], is a recurring boss throughout the ''Mario'' series. Along with [[Petey Piranha]], Gooper Blooper first appeared in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', where he tried to take over the market area in [[Ricco Harbor]]. After that, Gooper Blooper appeared in many spin-offs, antagonizing the heroes more further. He also appears as an obstacle in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' and in ''[[Mario Power Tennis (GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]''. He has appeared as a boss in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' and then has appeared in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. Three years later, he recently appeared in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' as a boss, without Petey Piranha for the first time. He most recently reappeared in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' as a giant boss who loves music, possess a crown and is the source of the forest's curse.

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|[[Goomba]]s were the first enemy to appear in ''Super Mario Bros.'', and have since then generally been the first common enemy featured in mainstream ''Mario'' games. Goombas have been depicted to be "the underlings of underlings", though they are commonly found throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. Goombas are brown mushroom-like creatures that generally work under the orders of Bowser. There have been Goombas shown to have more benevolent personalities in such games as ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', though they are less common than the actual enemies. Goombas can be found both on their own, as well as with several other Goombas and other types of enemies. Goombas have had important roles in games in the ''Mario Party'' series, appearing as hosts, as well as obstacles in mini-games. Goombas have had very few appearance changes over the years, almost always appearing as brown, teardrop-shaped creatures with two feet. However, the Goombas of ''Super Mario World'' — [[Galoomba]]s — are round in design.

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!Paratroopa

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!Hammer Bro

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!Magikoopa

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|[[Magikoopa]]s are a species of Koopas garbed in cloth robes; they are highly notable for their ability to cast various magical spells on their victims. First debuting in ''Super Mario World'', Magikoopas would cast spells on Mario, inflicting damage on him with immediate contact. Magikoopas have reappeared in many different games since then, from the ''Mario Party'' series, to the ''Paper Mario'' series. Perhaps two of the most notable Magikoopas are [[Kamek]] — who is portrayed as the main antagonist of the ''Yoshi'' series — and [[Kammy Koopa]], who plays Bowser's assistant in the ''Paper Mario'' series. Magikoopas have many different relatives, all of which can perform different magic.

|<center>''[[Super Mario World]]''</center>

!Lakitu

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|[[Lakitu]]s are a variety of Koopas that ride on clouds, throwing [[Spiny Egg]]s at their prey. They first appear in [[World 4 (SMB)#World 4-1|World 4-1]] of ''Super Mario Bros.''. Lakitus will continue to chase their enemies as long as they can. Though they reside high in the sky, they are not invincible. Should the player reach a platform that is high enough, he or she can jump on top of the Lakitu, defeating it instantly; fireballs also can defeat Lakitus if they are shot from a high location. Lakitus appear in many games as enemies, constantly bombarding their enemies with Spiny Eggs. In ''Super Mario 64'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its DS counterpart]], a Lakitu played a somewhat large role as the cameraman; this Lakitu was always behind the player, in order to give a clear third-person view of the game. One of Lakitu's most well-known roles the owner of the Super Mario Kart Race Track in the ''Mario Kart'' series.<ref>As stated in the ''Super Mario Kart'' manual.</ref> This has caused Lakitu to play an important role in other spin-offs and crossovers (e.g. an assist trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and a referee in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'').

|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''</center>

!Buzzy Beetle

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|First appearing in [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.)#World 4-2|World 4-2]] of ''Super Mario Bros.'', [[Buzzy Beetle]]s are extremely hard-shelled Koopas. They are small in size with a dark blue shell; this shell, though similar in appearance to a typical [[Koopa Shell]], protects them from being harmed by [[fireball]]s. However, Buzzy Beetles are still vulnerable to being flipped over onto their backs — or into their shells — and being kicked around to harm other enemies; Buzzy Beetle shells will ricochet off of any hard surface and come rocketing back to the player to inflict damage if he or she does not avoid it in time. Buzzy Beetles appear in many games as enemies that Mario must fight, along with the dark red shelled [[Spike Top]], which debuted in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', and has a large spike on the top of its shell, because of this protection, these red shelled variants must be defeated with a [[Super Star]] or another Koopa Shell. In the ''Paper Mario'' sub-series, Buzzy Beetles appear not only as enemies, but as notable characters such as [[Chan]], [[Torque]], and [[Spiky Joe]]. In these games, Buzzy Beetles are just as impervious to fire as ever, and they even have high defense that protects them from damage.

|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''</center>

!Spiny

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|[[Spiny|Spinies]] are small Koopas that hatch from the Spiny Eggs thrown by Lakitus. They are similar in stature to Buzzy Beetles and Spike Tops, as they are quadrupedal and have a hard shell that cover them almost entirely. Their shells are a fiery red color, with sharp white spikes poking from all available spots. Because of these spikes, they cannot be jumped on; rather, they must be defeated by being attacked with fireballs. Spinies appear in several games after ''Super Mario Bros.'', reprising their role as the live ammo thrown by Lakitus. Despite the fact that they are ground-bound, Koopa-like creatures, they do not have airborne subspecies.

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!Deep-Cheep

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|[[Deep-Cheep]]s are green variety of Cheep-Cheep that first appear in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' They act and appear to be regular Cheep-Cheeps, except for the fact that these creatures will actively chase Mario or Luigi in underwater levels depending on the direction they swim. Deep-Cheeps will only give up pursuing Mario or Luigi if they swim behind and past them. Deep-Cheeps are also shown to be able to survive above water, as seen in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. Deep Cheeps have a large variety called the [[Mega Deep-Cheep]]s.

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!Piranha Plant

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|[[Piranha Plant]]s are a type of flora that dwell within warp pipes. When they come out, they will bite anyone who steps on them. However, if someone is right beside their pipe, they will not come out, making the pipe safe to stand on. Piranha Plants can only be damaged by attacking them with fireballs, or other projectiles. Despite the fact that they live in pipes, they do not clog the pipes; as such, the pipes are still able to be used as a form of transportation. There are many types of Piranha Plant. Some, like the [[Venus Fire Trap]], can emit fireballs from its mouth as an additional way to attack. There are also [[Ptooie]]s, which blow on a heavy ball; should this ball be touched, the player will be damaged. Piranha Plants do not have eyes, so it is unknown how they see their prey, or if it is a heightened sense — such as smell — that allows them to locate their prey.

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!Bullet Bill

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|[[Bullet Bill]]s are the last type of enemy to be introduced in ''Super Mario Bros.'', appearing in [[World 5 (SMB)|World 5]] of the game. Bullet Bills are a type of projectile that are shot out of [[Bill Blaster|blasters]] in order to attack the player. Once fired, Bullet Bills could only move in a perfectly horizontal line across the screen. They are impervious to fire, and can only be damaged by jumping on them. In ''Super Mario 64'', Bullet Bills were much larger in size, and were given the ability to make turns after being shot. Bullet Bills have many varieties, including the large [[Banzai Bill]] — which act identically to a Bullet Bill — the sea-bound [[Torpedo Ted]] — which are launched out underwater to attack — the [[Bombshell Bill]], an extremely hard and powerful version of a Bullet Bill, and the [[King Bill]], a variant even bigger than the Banzai Bill. Bullet Bills have never been playable in a game, (except ''[[Mario Party 8]]'') and no confirmation has been made as to whether or not they will be.

|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''</center>

!Whomp

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|[[Whomp]]s are a species of enemy made of stone. They are mostly rectangular slabs of rock with a face and limbs. Their first appearance was in ''Super Mario 64''; whenever Mario came near one, they leap up and fall on him, but, once fallen, a ground pound will defeat them. The game also introduced the [[Whomp King]], who rules over the Whomps and Thwomps. They later appeared in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', in the World 3 Castle only; their roles were mostly the same as in ''Super Mario 64'', but their hands were changed to match their body color. In ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', Whomps returned. Their roles were the same as in the previous two games, but their features were made more rectangular. Their bandages were also removed, instead having been replaced with the [[Ground-Pound Switch]] symbol. Aside from these appearances, Whomps have also appeared in several other games, mostly in the ''Mario Party'' series.

|<center>''[[Super Mario 64]]''</center>

!Monty Mole

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!Fuzzy

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!Yoshi

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!Toad

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|[[Toad (species)|Toads]] are the servants to [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toad]]'s species. Whenever Peach gets kidnapped, Toads are usually the ones to tell [[Mario]]. Toads come in many different colors such as blue, yellow, green, and red. After appearing in ''Super Mario Bros.'', they have made many appearances in spin-off games such as ''Mario Super Sluggers'', ''Mario Sports Mix'', and the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. They can also be seen in the crowd of many sports games, too. Some toads are a part of the [[Toad Brigade]]. Some include [[Banktoad]] and [[Mailtoad]]. While they often play supporting roles in the mainstream games, two Toads appear as playable characters in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' where they adventure with the Mario Bros. to rescue Peach. They often appear in spin-off games where they can be seen in the crowd.

|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''</center>

!Beanish

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|[[Beanish]] people are the residents of the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Most of them reside in the [[Beanbean Castle Town]]. There are various different types of Beanishes. They are prominently featured in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''. They have also been mentioned in several games too and are the counterparts of Toads in the Beanbean Kingdom.

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!Mushroom Kingdom

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|The [[Mushroom Kingdom]] is the main location of many of the ''Mario'' games. It is ruled by [[Princess Peach]] but is regularly invaded by [[Bowser]]. Many other major places are within the Mushroom Kingdom's borders, such as [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. The landscape of the Kingdom includes forests, deserts, snowy areas, beaches, mountains, and plains. The Mushroom Kingdom is also inhabited by many species including [[Humans]], [[Goomba]]s, [[Koopa]]s, [[Toad]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s. The Mushroom Kingdom's also hosts a variety of sports events, such as kart-racing, tennis, golf and baseball.

|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''</center>

!Princess Peach's Castle

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|[[Princess Peach's Castle]] is the place where Princess Peach lives. It resides in the capital of the Mushroom Kingdom [[Toad Town]]. Its first appearance was in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where Bowser invaded, kidnapped the Princess and turned all the paintings into worlds where he hid the [[Power Stars]]. The castle has even been removed from its position several times, due to Bowser using some form of power to do so. Several race tracks also go past the castle, such as [[Royal Raceway]] and [[Mario Circuit]].

|<center>''[[Super Mario 64]]''</center>

!Bowser's Castle

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!Yoshi's Island

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|[[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] is the native location of the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] and a part of [[Dinosaur Land]]. This island has been invaded by Bowser several times along with the rest of Dinosaur Land, but has always been saved by Mario and/or Yoshi. Yoshi's island is also the main location in the [[Yoshi (series)|''Yoshi'']] series, where Yoshi has adventures there. The island has even had several different names, such as Yo'ster Isle and [[Lavalava Island]].

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!Isle Delfino

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|[[Isle Delfino]] is a large dolphin-shaped island located outside the Mushroom Kingdom. It is a popular holiday resort populated by [[Pianta]]s and [[Noki]]s. Some of its attractions include a [[Pinna Park|theme park]], a [[Hotel Delfino|luxury hotel]] and a [[Delfino Square|race track]]. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, Peach and Toadsworth visit the island as part of a vacation but discover it has been mysteriously vandalized by [[Shadow Mario|someone who looks like Mario]]. Mario is then forced to clean up the Graffiti with the help of [[F.L.U.D.D.]], which gives time for Mario's imposter to kidnap Peach. This imposter is revealed to be [[Bowser Jr.]] disguised as Mario using a magic paintbrush. Mario then has to recover all the [[Shine Sprite]]s which have been stolen by Bowser Jr. to light up the island again.

|<center>''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''</center>

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!Super Mushroom

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|The [[Super Mushroom]] is a small, red [[Mushroom]] with white spots. It is the most common type of Mushroom found throughout the [[Mushroom World]]. The Super Mushroom has the ability to make whatever it touches grow in size, sometimes increasing said being's strength. Mario and Luigi have commonly used Super Mushrooms throughout their many adventures in order to help them survive. In ''[[Mario]]'' [[platformer]]s, the Super Mushroom generally increases the size of the Mario Bros. by a minimal amount; this change in size is just enough to allow the Bros. to break [[Brick Block]]s. In ''Mario'' [[role-playing game]]s, Super Mushrooms generally heal Mario or his partners by partially refilling their HP.

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!1-Up Mushroom

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|The [[1-Up Mushroom]] is an item that is similar in appearance, but entirely different in effect to the Super Mushroom. 1-Up Mushrooms are green in color, with white spots. They are the same size as Super Mushrooms, and share the same facial features. 1-Up Mushrooms grant Mario and others to gain an [[Extra Life|extra life]] when they touch or eat it. 1-Up Mushrooms can be found hidden in blocks, behind items, guarded by enemies, within chests, or any number of other locations. 1-Up Mushrooms are much less common than Super Mushrooms, appearing roughly once per level, whereas Super Mushrooms appear several times in a level. In ''Paper Mario'' games, 1-Up Mushrooms don't exist; rather, there are [[Life Shroom]]s, which are kept in the inventory and automatically revive Mario or his partners when they run out of [[HP]] in battle. 1-Up Mushrooms do appear in the Mario & Luigi series with a similar function, but they don't work automatically. They have to be used on the brother that ran out of HP by the active brother.

|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''</center>

!Mini Mushroom

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!Mega Mushroom

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|First appearing in ''Mario Party 4'', [[Mega Mushroom]]s were pale green in color with white spots; they were slightly larger than most other Mushrooms, but still had similar facial features. Mega Mushrooms would grant anyone who used them the power to grow enormous in size, as well as use two [[Dice Block]]s. If the player crushed an opponent while walking across the board, he or she would receive ten coins for doing so. Mega Mushrooms later appear in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' with a new design; they were large, yellow mushrooms with vibrant red spots. Here they grant Mario or Luigi the ability to be huge in size and invincible from all harm, (with the exception of falling into an [[abyss]]). This is the one of the two items from New Super Mario Bros., along with the [[Blue Shell]] that was not reused for ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', its successor. A [[Goomba]] also touched a Mega Mushroom in the game, becoming the boss of the [[World 4 (NSMB)|fourth world]]: [[Mega Goomba (boss)|Mega Goomba]]. In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Mega Mushrooms acted similar to the way they did in ''Mario Party 4'', only the player would not receive coins for running over opponents.

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!Fire Flower

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!Ice Flower

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|The [[Ice Flower]] debuted not in a normal platformer, unlike most items, but in a RPG, being ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', as a Bros. Item. It allowed [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] to shoot ice balls to the enemies, opposing to the Fire Flower. In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', however, Mario turns into an ice sculpture of himself, being [[Ice Mario]], with the ability to freeze water and lava when stepped on, instead of throwing ice balls. The Ice Flower also made a more prominent appearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', being similar in purpose to ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'', by throwing ice balls again. Because of this, Mario will not turn into ice, but instead get a light blue shirt and hat, and overalls become red, to fit his Fire Mario appearance.

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!Coin

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|First appearing in the arcade game, ''Mario Bros.'', [[Coin]]s are a form of currency in the Mushroom World. In the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series of platformers, when collected, they will award the player with a total of one-hundred points per coin; also, after collecting one-hundred coins, the player would earn an extra life. In ''Super Mario 64'', there were three different types of Coins: [[Yellow Coin]]s, [[Blue Coin]]s, and [[Red Coin]]s. Yellow Coins played a much more vital part in completion of the game. By collecting coins, the player's HP meter will refill by one notch; also, if the player collects one-hundred coins on a stage, he or she will be awarded with an secret [[Power Star]], which is vital to entirely completing the game. In ''Mario'' RPGs, Coins act as a form of currency to purchase items, weapons, badges, and other things that are useful along Mario's journey.

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!Brick Block

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!POW Block

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|Beginning from the ''Mario Bros.'' arcade game, [[POW Block]]s have made great appearances in the ''Mario Series''. One bump under it and every enemy on the ground will be stunned, though for [[Shellcreeper]]s, and later [[Spiny|Spinies]], it's not as easy. [[Sidestepper]]s must be hit twice to be stunned. [[Fighter Fly]]s can only be stunned on the ground, as mentioned before). Usually, a POW Block can be used 3 times, so players must use it wisely. In their debut, they appear in most phases. In ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', they appear again, but are red instead. It can now be picked up, and are only used once. This also defeats any enemy on the screen. In ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', it appears too but enemies on the screen will change into [[Super Star|Star]]s with feet that can be counted to the counter. It also appears in every ''Paper Mario'' game, doing damage to all enemies on the ground or ceiling. They also appear in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart: Arcade GP 2''; in these games, when it is hit every other racer will be spun out.

|<center>''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]''</center>

!Roulette Block

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|[[Roulette Block]]s are types of blocks first found in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They are blocks that contain items that scroll in a roulette from four different items: a Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, [[Cape Feather]] and Star. However, once [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] releases the item out of the block, it bounces around like a Star, and it still changes from power-up to power-up. Mario or Luigi can grab the power-up at the right time to obtain that power-up's effects. After ''Super Mario World'', can contain a [[Super Leaf]], a [[Blue Shell]], a [[Penguin Suit]] or a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. In ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', it introduce a yellow numbered Roulette Block. The numbers that appear are 5, 10, 30 and 50, with 50 appearing only once per interval, but a lot often in the coin Roulette Blocks, including the larger one with a maximum number of 100 coins, instead of 50, in the [[Rainbow Course]]s.

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==Critical reception==

[[File:Marioseries.jpg|thumb|Artwork depicting various games of the ''Mario'' series: ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World]]''.]]

The ''Mario'' series is the largest video game franchise in existence, and has had a lifespan of over thirty years. It is often considered to be the greatest video game series of all time, receiving many high-scoring reviews on their various games.<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/749/749069p5.html Critical acclaim (from IGN)]</ref> In the series, many games have been considered to be the best of their time by players.<ref>[http://top100.ign.com/2006/index.htmlTop 100 games — 7 of which are ''Mario'' games]</ref> However, the series has been considered to have some games of lower quality.<ref>[http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/133848/the-10-biggest-flops-in-video-games/ 10 Biggest Video Game Flops — GamePro]</ref> An example is the ''Mario Party'' sub-series; after the release of ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the series is considered to have lost its flair, as the games often contain the same mechanics.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/search.html?tag=search%3Bbutton&om_act=convert&om_clk=search&qs=Mario+Party''Mario Party'' series ratings]</ref> ''Super Mario Bros.'' was declared to be the greatest video game of all time twice: once by GamesRadar in 2000, and another time by IGN in 2003.<ref>[http://www.filibustercartoons.com/games.htm''Super Mario Bros.'' declared the greatest game of all time]</ref>

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