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{{italic title|''Mario'' (franchise)}}
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{{about|the games Mario has appeared in|the character named Mario|[[Mario|here]]}}
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|title=Mario
|image=[[File:Super Mario Logo 2011.png|250px]]<br>The current [[logo]] for the ''Mario series'' franchise<br>[[File:Super Mario Logo 1996.png|250px]]<br>''Mario Series'' franchise [[Logologo]] used from 1996-2011
|first=''[[DonkeyMario KongBros. (gameGame & Watch)|DonkeyMario KongBros.]]'' (1981[[Game & Watch]]) ([[1983]])
|latest=''[[Super Mario PartyRPG Superstars(Nintendo Swtich)|Super Mario RPG]]'' (2021[[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[2023]])
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|sub=''[[Donkey Kong (seriesfranchise)|Donkey Kong]]''; ''[[Yoshi (seriesfranchise)|Yoshi]]''; ''[[Wario (seriesfranchise)|Wario]]''<br>
''[[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.]]
 
'''''Mario''''' is a long-running [[List of games|video game franchise]] published by the popular gaming company, [[Nintendo]]. It stars the titular Italian plumber [[Mario]]. The franchise has been running for more than a quarter of a century, and in its lifespan has released more than two hundred video games. The series also holds the title of best-selling video game franchise in history, with over 262 million combined units sold as of March 2015.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110531005315/en/Nintendo-DS-Lite-Suggested-Retail-Price-Drops Mario Games Go Red]</ref> The franchise has also been branded '''''Super Mario''''', after its flagship series of the [[Super Mario (series)|same name]], although ''[[Mario Bros. (series)|Mario Bros.]]'' is the first series within the ''Mario'' franchise.
 
The franchise began in 1981 with the arcade video game, ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', and has since then taken off into its own franchise. Originally created by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], [[Mario]], going under the name [[Jumpman]] when ''Donkey Kong'' was first released, is the main protagonist throughout most of the series; the main antagonist of the series is [[Bowser]], the King of all [[Koopa]]s. The ''Mario'' series has contained many different genres of games, from platformers to [[Genre#Role Playing|role-playing games]], and from puzzle games to party games. The most popular games in the series are a part of what is known as the main series, or the ''Super Mario'' series, which consists of 2D and 3D platformers; at least one is released per home console and one per handheld (bar the Game Boy Advance). Even though several games are released, not all of them are available in all countries or on all platforms. Some are only available on certain platforms in certain countries as well.
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In late 2021, ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' was released, a new ''Mario Party'' game with some classic gameplay with a select few boards and minigames from previous ''Mario Party'' games.
 
In 2023, the next 2D installment of the ''Super Mario'' series was released, ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''.
 
===Common elements===
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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.
 
[[File:KoopaTroopRPG.gifpng|thumb|200px|left|Bowser's army usually known as the "[[Koopa Troop]]". Be ultra careful though. These guys are very loyal to Bowser. One idiotic move and you will be zinged.]]
Throughout his adventures, Mario faces a wide variety of enemies that make attempts to hinder his progress. The [[Goomba]]s, mushroom-like creatures that betrayed the Mushroom Kingdom, are extremely weak to the extent that a single stomp is enough to defeat them. [[Koopa Troopa]]s, foot soldiers of Bowser, retract in their shells if stomped on, after which they can be used to attack other foes. Many different species of Koopa exist, including the aerial [[Paratroopa]]s, the projectile-wielding [[Hammer Bros.]], the hard-shelled [[Buzzy Beetle]]s, the cloud-riding [[Lakitu]]s and their pets the [[Spiny|Spinies]], the skeletal [[Dry Bones]], and the sorcerous [[Magikoopa]]s. Other recurring enemies of Mario include the [[Boo]]s, timid ghosts that cover their faces whenever the hero stares at them; [[Piranha Plant]]s, man-eating flora that dwell within pipes; [[Bullet Bill]]s, projectiles that are shot out of cannons called "blasters"; [[Bob-omb]]s, anthropomorphic bombs with short tempers leading to inevitable explosions; [[Chain Chomp]]s, tethered ball-and-chain creatures that lunge at Mario when in close proximity; [[Blooper]]s, squids that like to corner and close in on their prey; [[Cheep Cheep]]s, fish with wing-like fins and the ability to attack above the surface of the water; [[Thwomp]]s, rectangular rock creatures that flatten whoever passes below them using their own weight; and [[Podoboo]]s, living fireballs that inhabit [[lava]] pits and attack by leaping upward out of the lava. Major individualized minions of Bowser include his son [[Bowser Jr.]]; a seven-member clan called the [[Koopalings]]; [[Kamek]], a high-ranking Magikoopa who often serves as one of Bowser's top acolytes; and [[Boom Boom]], a powerhouse that attacks by flailing his arms.
 
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!''[[Golf]]''
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|Before the release of ''Super Mario Bros.'', Mario appeared in his first ever sports game: ''Golf'' — it was released in 1984. The gameplay is relatively simple: the player must strike the ball with the correct amount of force in order to get a good shot. The more good shots and the player gets, the more points he or she is likely to earn. ''Golf'' Mario is stated to be the playable character (even he is not seen in his traditional clothing) but the original version instead claims the golfer name is ''Ossan''.
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!''[[Family Computer Golf: Japan Course]]''
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|''Family Computer Golf: Japan Course'' is a golfing game released only in Japan starring Mario and Luigi. The courses in this game were created based on actual Japanese golf courses. The game was compatible with a service called Disk Fax, in which players, using a machine, could send their save data and high scores to Nintendo. Using this service, a contest was held in which the winner received a gold copy of this game, featuring a higher difficulty and an extra course.
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|{{released|Japan|1987}} Famicom Disk System
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!''[[Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course]]''
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|Released a few months later as a sister title to ''Japan Course'', ''Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course'' is a Japan-exclusive golf game. Like with ''Japan Course'', the courses in this game are based on real golf courses in the United States. This game was also compatible with the Disk Fax service, and a contest was held featuring this game as well, with the same prize and the gold disk having the same additional features.
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|{{released|Japan|1987}} Famicom Disk System
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==OtherRelated franchises and series==
===Partner seriesSpinoffs===
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|<center>[[File:Yoshi Emblem.png|50px]]</center>
!''Yoshi'' Seriesfranchise
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|The [[Yoshi (seriesfranchise)|''Yoshi'' seriesfranchise]] is perhaps one of the most tightly linked partner series to the ''Mario'' series. While all of the games star [[Yoshi]] and his island's [[Yoshi (species)|villagers]], some games also feature [[Baby Mario]], [[Baby Luigi]], and several other infant characters from the ''Mario'' series. With the release of his [[Yoshi (game)|self-titled debut]], Yoshi earned his own series in 1991. The series then spawned several games from there. While some ''Yoshi'' games are in the puzzle genre, the main series takes place on [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]], where he must constantly save his island and the [[Star Children]] from imminent doom.
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*''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' (1991)
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|<center>[[File:Wario Emblem.png|50px]]</center>
!''Wario'' Seriesfranchise
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|The [[Wario (seriesfranchise)|''Wario'' seriesfranchise]] is another fairly large Nintendo franchise. The series started with ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', in which [[Wario]] was the main protagonist in the game. Despite the game's title, Mario made only a small cameo appearance. From there, the ''Wario Land'' sub-series spawned five more games over the next fourteen years. The most recent ''Wario Land'' game was released for the [[Wii]] in [[List of Mario games by date#2008|2008]]; this game was titled ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]''. The ''Wario'' series also has another sub-series — the [[WarioWare, Inc.|''WarioWare'' series]]. This sub-series consists of several games, all of which contain [[microgame]]s. The ''Wario'' series finally received a playable character in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] when Wario was included in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s lineup.
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*''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' (1994)
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*''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' (2008)
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===Partnered franchises===
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|<center>[[File:DK Emblem.png|50px]]</center>
!''Donkey Kong'' Seriesfranchise
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|The [[Donkey Kong (seriesfranchise)|''Donkey Kong'' seriesfranchise]] startedis the parent of the ''Mario'' franchise. It began in 1981, with the release of ''Donkey Kong''. [[Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong]] posed as the main antagonist in the game; the main protagonist, "Mario (nicknamed Jumpman" at the time), had to rescue [[Pauline]] from the angry ape. Over a decade later, the series would adopt a whole new premise with the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Though the game was 16-bit, it had the appearance of a 3-dimensional sidescroller — somewhat like ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. ''Donkey Kong Country'' introduced a different [[Donkey Kong]], who has since appeared throughout the ''Donkey Kong'' games and ''Mario'' spinoffs, and [[Cranky Kong]], the Donkey Kong from the earlier ''Donkey Kong'' games prior to Rare's involvement. ''Donkey Kong Country'' featured both Donkey Kong and [[Diddy Kong]] as the main protagonists throughout the game. The series later released two more sequels to ''Donkey Kong Country'', which featured new playable characters such as [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]]. The latest 3three-dimensional ''Donkey Kong'' adventureplatforming game was ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It brought new characters into the series such as [[Tiny Kong]] and [[Chunky Kong]]. At E3 2010, Nintendo announced a new side-scrolling revival of the original ''Donkey Kong Country'' series for [[Wii]], ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. It was, released later inthat 2010same year.
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*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' (1981)
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' (1982)
*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' (1994)
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (1995)
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|<center>[[File:Game&WatchZelda Emblem gray.png|50px]]</center>
!''The Legend of Zelda'' franchise<br>[[File:OoT cast poster.jpg|150px]]
!''Game & Watch'' Series▼
|The [[The Legend of Zelda (franchise)|''The Legend of Zelda'' franchise]] is closely related to the ''Mario'' franchise, although its relation is more subtle and different than with the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise. ''The Legend of Zelda'' began in 1987, with the release of the titular game of the [[The Legend of Zelda|same name]]. The game was developed concurrently alongside ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', and since then, a mainline ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' platforming game has often been developed concurrently with a ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' game, such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Sometimes, ''Mario'' concepts were originally intended for ''The Legend of Zelda'', such as [[Fire Bar]]s. ''Mario'' enemies such as [[Chain Chomp]]s, [[Bob-omb]]s, and [[Thwomp]]s have commonly appeared throughout the 2D ''The Legend of Zelda'' games. Furthermore, variants of ''Mario'' enemies exclusively appear in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' franchise, such as [[Manhandla]]s, a large [[Piranha Plant]] variant that debuted in the first ''The Legend of Zelda'', comparable to how [[Pouncer]]s, a Thwomp variant in ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', have not appeared outside the ''Wario'' games. Similarly, [[Octoomba]]s, a variant of ''The Legend of Zelda''{{'}}s [[Octorok]], have not appeared outside the ''Mario'' franchise. ''The Legend of Zelda'' can be considered one step away from being a ''Mario'' spinoff, and it even had an [[The Legend of Zelda (television)|animated television show]] included as part of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''.
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*''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' (1986)
*''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' (1987)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' (1991)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' (1993)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' (1998)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'' (2000)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' (2001)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'' (2001)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' (2002)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'' (2002)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'' (2004)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' (2006)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'' (2007)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'' (2009)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'' (2011)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'' (2013)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]'' (2015)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' (2017)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]'' (2023)
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!''Super Smash Bros.'' Seriesseries<br>1999-present▼
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!Gooper Blooper
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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.
|<center>''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''</center>
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!Paratroopa
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|This [[Paratroopa|aerial variant of Koopa Troopa]] first appeared in ''Super Mario Bros.''. Much like Paragoombas, Paratroopas share the same basic physical features as their ground-bound counterparts. Should a Paratroopa be jumped on, it will lose its ability to fly, becoming a mere Koopa Troopa. Depending on their shell color, Paratroopas have varying flying patterns. For example, green-shelled Paratroopas are not fully airborne, as they can only hop along whilst fluttering their wings; red-shelled Paratroopas are fully airborne, being able to fly in swift, continuous patterns, be it vertically or horizontally. A Paratroopa became playable for the first time in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis 64]]'', in which, it was a tricky character.
|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''</center>
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|[[Monty Mole]]s are a common mole species found throughout the ''Mario'' series, first appearing in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Monty Moles will usually pop up out of the ground and either walk around or chase the player. Starting in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and several RPG titles, Monty Moles would also be depicted throwing rocks at the player from a distance in their holes. Monty Moles would also get unique variants over the years, such as larger variants of them like [[Mega Mole]]s and [[Morty Mole]]s, as well as relatives to the Monty Mole species such as [[Rocky Wrench]] and [[Ragumo]] (the former appearing before Monty Moles existed). Monty Moles would also make a couple playable appearances starting with ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' as a sidekick, before then appearing much later as a standalone playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''.
|[[Monty Mole]]s are surly moles that have appeared in several Mario games, including a few side-scrollers such as ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They later reappeared in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Paper Mario]]'', and other recent titles. In these games, Monty Moles are generally cowards who throw rocks at [[Mario]] and then burrow underground before he can counter-attack.
|<center>''[[Super Mario World]]''</center>
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!Rocky Wrench
[[File:RockyWrenchNSMBW.png|145x145px]]
|[[Rocky Wrench]]es are a relative to the [[Monty Mole]] species that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', roughly two years prior to Monty Mole's debut. Rocky Wrenches are usually found in [[Airship]] and [[Tank]] levels and attack the player by throwing [[wrench]]es at them. Originally, Rocky Wrenches were referred to as turtles and appeared rather infrequently after their debut. However, starting in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Rocky Wrenches would be redesigned to look nearly identically to their relative, Monty Mole. Rocky Wrenches would also appear much more frequently in ''Mario'' titles starting with ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', making them the second most recurring Monty Mole species member. Unlike Monty Moles, Rocky Wrenches would retain a consistent attack pattern throughout most of their appearances, even after their redesign in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.
|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''</center>
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