Super Mario Dice

On December 31, 2017, Super Mario Dice was released as a gaming title for the Wii U platform. The game garnered attention due to its notable resemblances to Angry Birds Dice. Despite being available on a different gaming console, Super Mario Dice shares several striking similarities with the gameplay and mechanics of Angry Birds Dice. This led to discussions among gaming enthusiasts about the influences and similarities between the two popular titles.
== Gameplay ==
Gameplay Example 1: Classic Mario Adventure
# Setup: You start on a colorful board featuring classic Super Mario themes, such as grassy plains, desert landscapes, and haunted mansions. Each space on the board represents a different challenge or opportunity.
# Rolling Dice: Players roll dice to move their character across the board. Each number rolled determines how many spaces you move.
# Landing on Spaces:
#* Challenge Space: Land on this space, and you face a mini-game. For example, a “Coin Collection” mini-game where you control Mario to collect as many coins as possible within a time limit.
#* Enemy Encounter: Face off against a Goomba or Koopa Troopa in a dice battle or quick reflex mini-game. Winning the mini-game allows you to progress, while losing might send you back a few spaces.
#* Item Space: Gain a power-up like a Super Mushroom or Fire Flower that gives you an advantage in future mini-games or allows you to re-roll dice.
# Mini-Game Example: “Block Breaker”
#* Objective: Use Mario’s jumping ability to hit blocks that contain coins, power-ups, or enemies. The more blocks you hit, the more points you score.
#* Mechanics: Tilt the Wii U GamePad to guide Mario's jumps, aiming to hit as many blocks as possible within the time limit.
Gameplay Example 2: Mushroom Kingdom Challenges
# Setup: The game board features different sections of the Mushroom Kingdom, such as Peach’s Castle, Bowser’s Castle, and Toad Town. Each section has its own set of challenges.
# Rolling Dice: Move your character around the board by rolling the dice.
# Landing on Spaces:
#* Event Space: Participate in a special event mini-game, such as a “Star Hunt” where you must find and collect hidden stars on the board before time runs out.
#* Trap Space: Encounter a trap set by Bowser, leading to a challenging mini-game where you might need to dodge obstacles or solve a puzzle quickly to avoid losing turns.
#* Bonus Space: Receive a bonus item or extra dice rolls to help advance faster.
# Mini-Game Example: “Piranha Plant Escape”
#* Objective: Navigate through a series of platforms while avoiding Piranha Plants that pop out from pipes. Collect power-ups to make the journey easier.
#* Mechanics: Use the Wii U GamePad to control Mario’s movements and jumps. Timing and precision are key to avoid being caught by the plants.
Gameplay Example 3: Koopa Troopa’s Race
# Setup: The board resembles a race track with various checkpoints and hazards.
# Rolling Dice: Roll the dice to advance on the race track.
# Landing on Spaces:
#* Race Challenge: Participate in a racing mini-game where you compete against Koopa Troopa or other players. You might need to dodge obstacles, collect items, and reach the finish line first.
#* Shortcut Space: Find a hidden shortcut that allows you to skip ahead on the track or gain an advantage in the race.
# Mini-Game Example: “Go-Kart Grand Prix”
#* Objective: Race against other characters in a Go-Kart while collecting coins and power-ups along the track.
#* Mechanics: Use the Wii U GamePad’s controls to steer your kart, accelerate, and use power-ups. The game incorporates Mario Kart elements, making it fast-paced and competitive.
== Characters ==
=== Playable ===
* Mario
* Luigi
* Princess Peach
* Princess Daisy
* Yoshi
* Toad
* Donkey Kong
* Diddy Kong
* Wario
* Waluigi
=== Non-Playable ===
TBA
Category:Super Mario (series)
Category:Wii U Games
Category:2017
Category:Mario Games