Goomba/Appearances

== In ==
=== Super Mario Bros. ===
This game marks the first appearance of the Goombas, named Little Goombas in the instruction booklet and some other media associated with the game. Little Goombas appear in several levels (excluding underwater levels). Little Goombas are the easiest to defeat, and they can be defeating from any method, traditionally by jumping onto it, but also from either hitting a Brick Block it is on from below, having Mario or Luigi shoot a fireball at it while in their Fire form, or by touching it while under the effects of a Starman. If Mario or Luigi touches a Little Goomba, he takes damage or loses a life if in his Small form. Defeating a Little Goomba earns the player 100 points. In the new quest presented by Princess Toadstool after completing the game, every Goomba is replaced with a Buzzy Beetle.
Little Goombas flip between two sprites, giving them the appearance of walking. They are not shown with a mouth, possibly due to it being too difficult to render in sprite form as a result of the graphical limitations of the time. Due to the Nintendo Entertainment System's palette limitations, Little Goombas in underground levels are colored teal, and in castle levels, they are colored gray; the Super Mario All-Stars remake retains these colors, even though other types of enemies either have only one color scheme for all levels or more subtle variation. Later games introduce numerous Goomba variants, including teal Gloombas, introduced in Paper Mario, which are located underground and a Super Paper Mario level meant to represent Super Mario Bros.s World 1-2.
The Fake Bowser of World 1-4 is revealed to be a Goomba in disguise if Mario or Luigi defeat it using fireballs. The Goomba instantly into the lava when the False Bowser disguise wears off, just like any other enemy.
In VS. Super Mario Bros., in order to prevent players from potentially performing the infinite 1-Up trick, some levels featuring either Koopas or Buzzy Beetles descending from staircases instead have Goombas in their place.
=== Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels ===
Goombas have the same role and appearance as in Super Mario Bros.. Although Buzzy Beetles are more prominent, large numbers of Goombas also appear in packs of three or four. Goombas are also present in underwater levels and are gray with black eyebrows and feet in the Family Computer Disk System version due to sharing Blooper's palette, while in the Super Mario All-Stars version they are standard brown. These Goombas cannot be stomped and can only be defeated with fireballs. In the Super Mario All-Stars version, much like in Hard Mode of the original, all Goombas in Worlds A-D are replaced with Buzzy Beetles.
===Super Mario Bros. 3===
Goombas make a reappearance, acting the same as in Super Mario Bros. and once again being one of the most common enemies. They were given three variants: Paragoombas, Micro-Goombas, and Grand Goombas. Paragoombas are are Goombas with wings, just as Paratroopas are to Koopa Troopas, and a Paragoomba can be stomped to turn into a regular Goomba. Micro-Goombas are very small, and while they cannot damage Mario from touching him, they instead slow his movement. Grand Goombas are larger Goombas, but are otherwise the same as regular Goombas.
===Super Mario Land===
Goombas do not make an appearance, although a variant of theirs named Goombo does.
===Super Mario World===
Goombas do not make an appearance in favor of being given another variant, Galoombas, similar to Super Mario Land, although Galoombas are not the most common enemies. For several years, Galoombas were commonly believed to be Goombas because they were named Goomba in the end credits, but were renamed to Galoomba several years later to properly differentiate them from Goombas.
===Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins===
Following an absence from both Super Mario Land and Super Mario World, Goombas return as enemies once more.
===Super Mario 64===
 
This is the first appearance of Goombas in a three-dimensional game. Goombas are once again one of the most common and basic enemies. Rather than just wander around a set path like before, Goombas pace around their general area. Goombas are slightly more aggressive because once they notice Mario, they hop and begin to chase him. Mario can defeat a Goomba using a variety of attacks, including either jumping onto it, punching it, kicking it, Sweep Kicking it, Ground Pounding it, or touching a Goomba as Metal Mario. A Goomba always releases a Coin upon being defeated. A Goomba can die on its own if it touches either water or lava. If Mario is under the effects of the Vanish Cap, Goombas can neither see nor damage him.
Goombas can be found in several courses which include Bob-omb Battlefield, Whomp's Fortress, Cool, Cool Mountain, Hazy Maze Cave, Shifting Sand Land, Tall, Tall Mountain, Tick Tock Clock, Rainbow Ride, Bowser in the Dark World, Bowser in the Fire Sea, and Bowser in the Sky. Tiny-Huge Island also has features Grand Goombas and Micro-Goombas (larger and smaller versions of the Goomba respectively), and both are shown on the course's painting.
===Super Mario Sunshine===
Although the Goombas are absent in Super Mario Sunshine a relative of theirs named Strollin' Stu does.
===Super Mario 64 DS===
Goombas retain their behavior from the original Super Mario 64, but received an updated design to more closely resemble their more recent appearances at the time. Some Goombas wear either a Mario Cap, Luigi Cap, or a Wario Cap, and must be defeated to obtain the Cap and receive the character's abilities.
Goombas are still found in the same courses as before, but appear in several more, including Jolly Roger Bay, Snowman's Land, Wet-Dry World as well as three secret courses, Behind the Waterfall, Battle Fort, and Goomboss Battle, the latter two of which do not appear in Super Mario 64. Goombas can be defeated from the same attacks, although Yoshi can also defeat a Goomba by either tossing an egg at it, swallowing a a Goomba then spitting it out, upon which the Goomba turns into a bluish-green color, or by using his Fire Breath on a Goomba. In the Silver Star missions, some Goombas have a Silver Star, and must be defeated for it to release its Silver Star.
At Goomboss Battle, Yoshi has to fight a large Goomba boss named Goomba to obtain the Mario Key required to rescue Mario and unlock him as a playable character. During battle, Goomboss spawns Goombas to help assist him.
===Super Princess Peach===
Goombas return as common enemies. They mainly attack by trotting around the field, they can be flipped over with a stomp and from there, Peach can pick up the stunned Goomba and toss it at objects or another enemy. Peach can defeat a Goomba by whacking it with Perry. Additionally, any of her Vibes can defeat a Goomba as well with Gloom also stunning them. Several new sub-types of Goombas are also seen in this game including Mad Goombas, Sad Goombas, Paragoombas, Sad Paragoombas, Red Paragoombas, Red Goombas, Mad Red Paragoombas, and Micro-Goombas. Basic Goombas can be found in all 8 Worlds of the game and can sometimes emerge from Pipes.
===New Super Mario Bros.===
Goombas return in New Super Mario Bros. retaining their behavior from past 2D Mario games, Goombas commonly walk along the terrain causing damage to Mario upon contact. They can be defeated with either stomps, ground pounds, tossing projectiles at them, or the effects of the Fire Flower, Blue Shell, Mega Mushroom, or a Starman can also bring them down. It is also notable that the Goombas dance to the music during the "bah" instances of the music. If Mario is Mini Mario, he can only defeat a Goomba with a ground pound. Goombas can also emerge from Pipes in unlimited supplies. Goombas can be found in several levels of all 8 Worlds in the game. They first appear in World 1-1 and unlike Super Mario Bros., don't have Blue or Gray colors for Castles and Caves respectively. Micro-Goombas also return in this game, these Goombas can only be found in bonus areas being the only enemies that can be destroyed with a stomp from Mini Mario, any other form can destroy a Micro-Goomba with a simple touch. Paragoombas also appear however they're only found in World 2-4. The boss of World 4 is an abnormally large Goomba called Mega Goomba.
In the earliest builds, such as E3 2004, it was shown Goombas could become Mega Goombas whenever they made contact with a Super Mushroom, although this feature was removed during development.
===Super Mario Galaxy===
Goombas return as enemies, acting the same as in Super Mario 64 DS. Only they run at Mario much slower this time. Goombas are very common in this game found in many of the game's galaxies. They can be defeated with a stomp which will cause them to drop a Coin, spinning into a Goomba will cause it to spin around on it's head to then be kicked away and drop some Star Bits. The effects of the Fire Flower and Rainbow Star can destroy them. A different kind of Micro-Goomba also appears in this game. These Micro-Goombas can be defeated with a single spin and even a stomp. Both methods yield a Coin. A lone Grand Goomba is also found in the Gateway Galaxy. The Grand Goomba cannot be stomped, instead it must be spun into and then knocked over.
===New Super Mario Bros. Wii===
Goombas return as enemies, acting the same as in New Super Mario Bros., and can be found in all nine worlds. A Goomba can be defeated with stomps, ground pounds, the effects of a Fire Flower, Ice Flower, or a Starman. Goombas can also emerge from Pipes and some even spawn from Pipes. Several sub-types of Goombas also appear in this game which include the Paragoomba, Micro-Goomba, the Grand Goomba, and the new Hefty Goomba. Hefty Goombas are bigger than a standard Goomba but smaller than a Grand Goomba. The enemy course of World 1 is also a Goomba which can have you up against either 8 Goombas, 4 Hefty Goombas, or 2 Grand Goombas. Stomping on a Grand Goomba will cause it to split into two Hefty Goombas and stomping on a Hefty Goomba will cause it to split into two Goombas.
===Super Mario Galaxy 2===
Goombas return as enemies, acting the same as in Super Mario Galaxy, and they can be defeated using the same method. Mario or Luigi can now defeat a Goomba while in their Rock form]], granted from a Rock Mushroom. Micro-Goombas also return behaving the same as they did before but this time, spinning into these Goombas will cause them to drop a Star Bit instead of a Coin. Magikoopas can also spawn Micro-Goombas. Grand Goombas also make a return being slightly more common. Grand Goombas can be found in the Supermassive Galaxy alongside Gargantua Koopa Troopas, Piranhacus Giganticus, Super Thwomps, Mega Wigglers, and Huge Paragoombas. Paragoombas also appear in this game making their debut in a 3D Mario game. They fly around and can be defeated with stomps or spins. Additionally, a large variation of the Paragoomba called the Huge Paragoomba also appears, making its debut in a game. The Boulder Bowl Galaxy mission C'mere, Goomba involves Mario (or Luigi) having to lure a Goomba to the Gold Gearmo in exchange for a Power Star.
===Super Mario 3D Land===
Goombas return as enemies, acting the same as in the Super Mario Galaxy games. They appear in many different levels and attack by charging at Mario. Goombas can be defeated with stomps, ground pounds, or the effects of the Fire Flower, Super Leaf, Statue Leaf, or the Starman. Additionally, while Mario (or Luigi) is in his statue form as Statue Mario the Goombas will just ignore him like he isn't there. Several sub-types of Goombas are also seen in this game including the Paragoomba along with two new sub-types which include Tail Goombas and Grand Tail Goombas (which drop Super Leafs upon defeat). The boss of World 1 is actually a Goomba in the form of a False Bowser. Some Goomba can also appear in stacks, these Goombas are called Goomba Towers. Goomba Towers behave just like a singular Goomba, only much taller. Harmless cardboard cutouts of Goombas called Goomba Boards also appear. These usually drop a Coin upon being destroyed.
===New Super Mario Bros. 2===
Goombas return as enemies, acting the same as in previous installments. Once again, their behavior and way to be defeated is the same (via stomps, ground pounds, along with the effects of the Fire Flower, Super Leaf, Mega Mushroom, Starman, Gold Flower, or the Invincibility Leaf). If a Gold Ring is passed by, it turns into a Gold Goomba, stomping on a Gold Goomba will earn you 5 Bonus Coins (10 if you're Gold Mario) and the number of Coins earned multiplies as you stomp on more Gold Goombas without touching the ground Paragoombas, Micro-Goombas, Goomba Towers, Gold Goomba Towers, Gold Paragoombas, and Gold Micro-Goombas also appear in this game behaving as they did previously. A new sub-species of Goomba also appears called the Bone Goomba which behaves identically to a standard Goomba. For the first time since Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Blue Goombas make a return. They can be seen in several of the Ghost Houses.
===New Super Mario Bros. U/New Super Luigi U/New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe===
Goomba return in New Super Mario Bros. U, its variation New Super Luigi U, and their remake New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, acting the same as in previous New Super Mario Bros. installments. Once again stomps and ground pound can do them in and so can the effects of a Fire Flower, Ice Flower, or a Starman. They appear in all nine worlds but are common in the earlier worlds and appear less towards the end of the games. A Goomba also appears in an enemy course in Layer-Cake Desert. Several sub-types of Goombas appear in this game including Paragoombas, Micro-Goombas, Hefty Goombas, and Grand Goombas. Two new varities of Goombas also appear called Goombrats (which behave similarly to normal Goombas except they're smart enough not to fall off platforms) and Balloon Goombas which are Goombas hoisted into the air by balloons. Goombas appear in New Super Luigi U but they're much less common in this game.
===Super Mario 3D World/Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury===
Goombas return as enemies, once again being the common footsoldiers alongside several sub-types, the Paragoombas, Goomba Towers, and the Micro-Goombas (which can now actually hurt Mario and friends). The game also brings back the long-missed Galoombas and introduces the brand new Cat Goombas. They can be found all over and can be defeated with stomps, ground pounds, Rosalina's Star Spin, the effects of the Fire Flower, Super Bell, Super Leaf, Starman, Lucky Bell, Boomerang Flower, Cannon Box, and the Invincibility Bell. An Item called the Goomba Mask also appears in this game, when put on, Goombas will think you're one of them allowing you to sneak by without being chased. It can also fool the searchlights in the level Searchlight Sneak allowing you to walk by without being barraged by Bullet Bills and Banzai Bills.
===Super Mario Maker/Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS/Super Mario Maker 2===
Goombas are featured as placeable enemies in every Super Mario Maker installment. Goombas can be placed in any of the game's styles except the Super Mario World style, which replaces them with Galoombas like in the original game. They can be placed in any theme and can be defeated with stomps, ground pounds, the effects of the Fire Flower, Cape Feather, or a Starman. In Super Mario Maker 2, Goombas have also been given the ability to swim. Lakitus can sometimes toss Goombas and Goombas can also be made to emerge from ? Blocks. Shaking a Goomba will cause it to split into several Micro-Goombas (but this doesn't affect the level and is purely for aesthetic effect). Wings can be applied to a Goomba to turn it into a Paragoomba and a Super Mushroom can also be applied to a Goomba to turn it into a Grand Goomba. Applying both a Super Mushroom and Wings to a Goomba will turn it into a Huge Paragoomba. Goombas are also seen in the Super Mario 3D World style of Super Mario Maker 2 retaining their behavior from that game. Super Mario Maker 2 also adds the Goombrat to the game along with a new type of Goomba called the Goombud.
===Super Mario Run===
Goombas return as enemies, acting the same as in earlier 2D Super Mario installments: they can be defeated from either a stomp or touching it while under the effects of a Starman. Goombrats also return in this game. They can be found in many levels of the game.
===Super Mario Odyssey===
Goombas are enemies encountered within several of the kingdoms. They can be Captured and then controlled. As a Goomba, Mario can run around and jump whilst being ignored by some enemies. He won't be able to talk to any friendly characters in this form however. Mario can also stack his Goomba atop several others to control a much larger Goomba Tower (which is sometimes necessary for finding Goombette, obtaining collectibles such as Regional Coins and Power Moons, as well as reaching high ledges). Paragoombas also appear in this game and like Goombas can be captured to fly around, Micro-Goombas also make a return and are now yellow and unlike standard Goombas, cannot be captured. Goombas can be defeated with basically any attack.
==In ==
===Yoshi===
Goombas are featured as one of the falling objects.
===Yoshi's Cookie===
A Goomba is featured as a puzzle piece which replaces one of the cookies after round 10.
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====Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island====
Goombas are only encountered in one level, GO! GO! MARIO!!, with the game in general featuring Shy Guys as the most common and basic enemy instead of Goombas, much like in Super Mario Bros. 2. A Goomba is flattened upon being stomped on by a Yoshi, although this does not defeat them as they return to their original state shortly afterward. Yoshi can defeat a Goomba by either swallowing it or by throwing an egg at it.
====Yoshi's New Island====
Goombas are encountered only in Spin-Lift Drift, behaving similarly to how they do in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. However, while in their flattened state, they do not jump off a ledge and cannot damage Yoshi. They also always revert to their standard shape immediately after turning around. They are often encountered in chains of enemies and can be defeated with Koopa Shells to gain a combo and extra lives.
==In Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up==
Goombas, along with a Paragoomba, are featured in the Computer Programmer page, where they emerge from Mario's desktop computer as computer bugs. A Goomba also appears in the background of the Scientist page.
==In Hotel Mario==
Goombas are enemies encountered in the different hotels, where they try to interfere with Mario's efforts by opening the closed doors. They wander around aimlessly and bump into walls. Three Goomba variants are also encountered as enemies: Flying Goombas, Bellhop Goombas, and Rhinestone Goombas, the latter two of which have not made any other appearances.
==In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars==
Goombas are the first regular enemy encountered by Mario. They can be found in Mushroom Way, Bandit's Way and Pipe Vault. There is also a reformed Goomba who runs an item and weapon shop in Monstro Town.
== In ==
===Mario Party===
Goombas is a side-character in Peach's Birthday Cake, and also as an enemy in certain mini-games. In Peach's Birthday Cake, Goomba is in charge of the Piranha Plant event that the player can participate in when they land on a happening space. When a player lands on the ? space, Goomba will ask the player if they would like to plant a Piranha Plant for a thirty coin fee. If they accept the offer, a Piranha Plant will be grown, which would steal a star from a player that lands on that happening. One mini-game that Goomba appeared in was Crazy Cutter, where the player had a chance to cut out an image of Goomba with their jackhammer. When the mini-game was completed successfully, a Goomba would pop out of the ground to signify that the player won.
===Mario Party 2===
Goomba is featured as the host of the Battle mini-games and Duel Mini-games. Goomba is in charge of taking coins from the players and explaining the battle mini-games. When a player lands on a battle mini-game space, Goomba will appear flying with the character's head via a parachute. He will then pick a random amount of coins that the players must donate. After that, he will initiate the battle mini-game. At the end of the mini-game, Goomba will reward the players with coins based on their rankings from the mini-game. He will award additional coins to a random player, depending if there is an odd amount of coins in circulation. Goomba also appears as a host for the Duel Mini-games in Mario Party 2. He would explain the rules of the mini-game for the player, and appear to officiate in the actual duel to officiate the two competitors . The winner of the event will be rewarded by Goomba depending on the amount of coins that were bet.
===Mario Party 3===
Goomba reprises his role as the host of the battle mini-games. In this game, the space for the battle mini-game was changed to a Goomba face. Goomba also appears as a partner for Luigi in Duel Mode. Goomba acts as a standard partner in Duel Mode, with a normal punch, low health, and a low salary, ranked at 2, 1, and 2 respectively. Goomba also appears in numerous mini-games like in the previous Mario Party installments. In the mini-game Curtain Call, a Goomba appears as one of the three dancers that dances across the stage. Goomba also appears in the team mini-game Slot Synch, where landing two identical Goomba rewards the players one point. Numerous Goombas can also be seen in the background cheering for the players. Goomba also appears in Game Guy's Roulette, where if a player picks Goomba's slot and successfully land on his sliver, then they will be have their coins multiplied by 8.
===Mario Party 4===
One particular Goomba is a host of his own board, Goomba's Greedy Gala, which is modeled after a casino and contains many different casino-type games that are hosted by different Goombas.
Goombas also appear in a few of the minigames: Long Claw of the Law, as one of the outlaws and a possible wanted target; GOOOOOOOAL!! as crowd members, and Beach Volley Folly, as a referee.
===Mario Party 5===
Goombas appear in numerous minigames, more than in Mario Party 4. They feature most prominently in the Hotel Goomba minigame, serving as obstacles that the characters have to punch to get through. In Triple Jump, a Goomba is at the 90-feet/30-metres marker. In Mathletes, a Goomba hosts the minigame, and more Goombas can be seen in the crowd. In Quilt for Speed, players direct the movement of a Goomba or Paragoomba robot. In Clock Stoppers, a Goomba is one of the three characters that appear when a team gets the clock hands matching the center one. In Mario Can-Can, Goombas are one of the contents of a can. In Panic Pinball, Goombas appear on the top of the slot, and when flattened by a pinball, the Goombas start the slots. In Beach Volleyball, the Goomba is a referee, much like in the previous game's Beach Volley Folly. Goombas appear as part of the background in Will Flower, Fight Cards, and Random Ride.
A Goomba is featured in one of the Capsules, the Goomba Capsule, which swaps Coins between the user or whoever landed on a space with a Goomba Capsule with a randomly chosen opponent.
Two of the purchasable engines in Super Duel Mode are based on Goombas, the Goomba Engine and the Goomba-Trio Engine. The engine typically offers acceleration and speed in exchange for control. The mode also has Goomba Tires, which are fairly fast and boast good acceleration, but other abilities are average.
===Mario Party 6===
Goombas appear in various minigames. In Trap Ease Artist, players capture Goombas, some of which are gold, to earn points. They are one of the enemies featured in Odd Card Out, where players must guess which card is different from the other two, and are also part of the crowd within the minigame. In Freeze Frame, characters compete to take the most photographs depicting Goombas. In Word Herd, the lone player must direct Goombas away from the other three attacking players. They appear in clean windows during the day in Clean Team. Two Goombas host Control Shtick. Goomba-shaped asteroids appear in Mass Meteor. The player has to rescue a Goomba in Lab Brats. Goombas appear in the background in Sunday Drivers, Stage Fright, and Dunk Bros.
A Goomba is featured in one of the orbs, the Goomba Orb, and if a character lands on a Goomba Space, one of their opponents have to roll a Dice Block to determine how many Coins to give to whoever landed on the space with the Goomba Orb. Aside from this, Goombas are not a board feature, but they do make background appearances in Thirsty Gulch.
On the main menu, two Goombas run around if the player says "Goomba" into the mic.
===Mario Party Advance===
In Shroom City, there is a Goomba character who lives in the Goomba House. His corresponding quest is Kind Goomba, where the player has to purchase a ticket for Goomba, and by doing so, the player is awarded the Egg Roll Gaddget.
As a species, Goombas appear in Floor It!, where they are among the enemy species that the player's character has to guide to the correct floor. A Goomba is also the referee in Volleybomb.
===Mario Party 7===
Goombas host certain board events in Pyramid Park and Bowser's Enchanted Inferno, and figures depicting them in their outfits on those boards can be bought from the Duty-Free Shop.
Goombas appear in several minigames. In Big Dripper, a Goomba is seen being chased by bees in the ground. Goombas also make background appearances in the minigames Kart Wheeled, Dart Attack, Weight for It, and Light Speed. One hosts the minigame Clock Watchers. They appear as one type of card in Cardinal Rule. In Royal Rumpus, the characters have to ground-pound Goombas, as well as a Gold Goomba, which is worth more points and harder to stomp. In Spin Off, Goombas are among the pictures that have to be matched by players.
===Mario Party 8===
Goombas have a board of their own, Goomba's Booty Boardwalk. A Grand Goomba named Captain Goomba is the goal in this board. Other Goombas such as pirate Goombas either hinder or help the player.
Goombas appear in several minigames once more. In Paint Misbehavin', Goombas have to be shot by blue or pink paint from the respective teams, and at the end, the winning team is the one with the most Goombas matching their color. In Lob to Rob, players hit Mushroom icons to gain points, while Goomba pictures subtract points. Goombas are also seen chasing the losing character in the ending. In Settle It in Court, Goombas help the player make a basket. In Specter Inspector, a Goomba is one of the nine rescuable characters. In Moped Mayhem, a Goomba is one of the racers. Goombas appear in the background in Chump Rope, Swing Kings, Blazing Lassos, and Fruit Picker.
===Mario Party DS===
Goombas appear in numerous minigames, two of which are centered around them, Goomba Wrangler and Call of the Goomba. A large one also appears in Soccer Survival.
In Goomba Wrangler, the object is to capture Goombas by circling them using the stylus to gain points. The regular type (referred to as Brown Goombas in the instructions) are worth one point and move slowly when the minigame starts. Gold Goombas are worth three points and move faster; they appear later during the minigame. More Goombas arrive in this very spot from the staircases as the time goes by. However, they can be deducted by circling a Bob-omb, resulting in them being knocked out from the player's container.
In Call of the Goomba, each player competes to lure as many Goombas on their side as possible by cranking a music box at the speed of the Ground Theme; the more closely the music box is played at the song's original speed, the more likely the Goombas are lured toward the character. Once a Goomba is lured in, they cannot return to the center field. Whoever lured over the most Goombas by the end is the winner.
In Soccer Survival, a large Goomba is the goalie, except it shoots soccer balls that the characters have to avoid.
While Goombas are not physically present in any other minigames, their likeness appears in Plush Crush, Double Vision, and Shorty Scorers. In Plush Crush, a Goomba plush, which occupies only a single space, is among the plushes that have to be avoided by the team members as the solo character tries to drop it on them. In Double Vision, a Goomba is one of the four possible trace drawings that the minigame tasks both characters on each team to trace the outlines of, and whoever does so the most accurately wins. In Shorty Scorers, each team's goal has a wooden Goomba for a goalkeeper, although the goalkeepers' movements involve only moving to the left and the right side automatically.
===Mario Party 9===
Goombas appear prominently in three minigames, each having their name in the title, Goomba Bowling, Goomba Spotting, and Goomba Village. In Goomba Bowling, Goombas are the stand-ins for the bowling pins, except they walk left and right repeatedly; the characters take turns throwing a Red Shell across a bridge to hit the Goombas. In Goomba Spotting, the player has to observe and count the number of Goombas. In Goomba Village, the object is to guess which Toad House contains the most Goombas.
Goombas appear in the background of Toad Road, looking at the vehicle.
The Goomba has its own constellation named "Ground Soldier," which can be bought from the museum.
===Mario Party: Island Tour===
Goombas prominently appear in the minigame Git Along, Goomba, as obstacles that each of the characters have to lasso, and in the AR Card Minigame Ka-Goomba! Aside from this, a Goomba may only sometimes appear in one of the other minigames, including in Match Faker and Tap Dash as a tile, in Starring Artist as a constellation, and in Spin the Bubble, in which it is contained in a bubble.
===Mario Party 10===
Goombas appear in a few minigames, usually alongside their Galoomba and Goombrat variants, in which the object is to differentiate between the three in a certain way, namely Goomba Gallop and Goomba Gotcha.
===Mario Party: Star Rush===
Goombas appear mainly in the minigame Goomba Guess, where the object is to memorize their arrangement on a grid-like structure. Goombas are obstacles in the boss minigame Mega Goomba's Bad Dream, where they move horizontally but occasionally trail whoever is closest to them, deducting one point from whoever they come into contact with.
Goomba-like cake structures appear throughout many of the World 3 boards.
===Mario Party: The Top 100===
Goombas appear in numerous returning minigames from earlier Mario Party installments. Additionally, one appears as an amiibo character in Minigame Island, where the player can scan a Goomba amiibo to earn extra coins.
===Super Mario Party===
A Goomba appears for the first time in the series as a playable character, and like the other characters, Goomba has his own Dice Block, the Goomba Dice Block. It uses the same vocal effects as Goombas from various earlier games. This Goomba appears in the opening cutscene with Bowser, Bowser Jr., and their other minions, wanting to join in the competition to becoming a Super Star.
Non-playable Goombas appear in Chestnut Forest, the second area of the Challenge Road mode.
===Mario Party Superstars===
Goombas reprise certain roles from previous Mario Party games, including in Peach's Birthday Cake and in various minigames. In Peach's Birthday Cake, Lakitu takes the role of Goomba when planting Piranha Plant seeds in the cake. A Goomba target replaces the Toad target in Archer-ival.
== In ==
===Paper Mario===
Goombas are the weakest enemies encountered, having only 2 HP, 1 ATK, and 0 DEF, and are encountered in early portions of Mario's journey. They appear most prominently in Goomba Road, also appearing there with Paragoombas and Spiky Goombas. In the game's files, there exists a fully functional enemy which is a combination of a Paragoomba and a Spiky Goomba, but was likely scrapped due to its difficulty to defeat, at least early in the game. Paper Mario also introduces Gloombas and Hyper Goombas, which also have their own Para and Spiky counterparts.
Although Goombas appear as enemies, Mario's first partner is Goombario, who can tattle enemies, reveal their HP, as well as headbonk enemies.
===Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door===
Goombas return as one of the weakest enemies, having the same stats and being encountered early on. Two of their variants, Gloombas and Hyper Goombas, return from the previous game. There are also non-hostile Goombas that appear in Rogueport which can be talked to, including Professor Frankly. The first partner whom Mario attains is a female Goomba, named Goombella. In the Trouble Center, there are multiple troubles that involve the Goomba residents of Rogueport.
===Super Paper Mario===
Goombas return as enemies, and their role in nearly the exact same as in previous games of the Paper Mario series. Goombas are encountered in different Chapters. However, they do not headbonk like they did in the previous games, instead they just walk in a straight line and switch direction if they come into contact with a wall. The only way the Goombas can cause damage to the heroes is if they walk into them, dealing 1 HP worth of damage. "Flip" variants also exist, which have no difference except that when Mario flips, they also flip into 3D and flip back into 2D accordingly.
Throughout the game, Mario sees new Goombas with Spiked hats or Goombas that have obtained wings. Later on in the game, new types of Goombas are seen. These new Goombas include Gloombas and Hyper Goombas. Gloombas appear in the large Toad Town Sewers in Paper Mario, and they appear in the Pit of 100 Trials in Super Paper Mario. Hyper Goombas have more health and possess the uncanny ability to power themselves up to 8 attack power.
===Paper Mario: Sticker Star===
Goombas return as enemies, and are one of the most common enemies, appearing in World 1, World 2, World 3, and World 6. Goombas have an HP rating of 5 and an Attack rating of 2, making them slightly stronger than in previous Paper Mario games. Goombas can turn into Paper-Cone Goombas, Goombas resembling paper airplanes that can fly towards Mario. The game introduces three other Goomba variants, including 2-Fold Goombas, Mural Goombas, and Shiny Goombas.
In Decalburg, three Goombas are fought to demonstrate the use of Stickers, and the very same Goombas also guard the first Comet Piece. The first major boss is a Goomba character named Megasparkle Goomba, who went insane from a Royal Sticker; if the player has a Royal Sticker, Goombas can be defeated with a First Strike. Two Goombas assist Kamek during his battle in Water's Edge Way.
Goombas were designed to more closely resemble their common design, having brown feet instead of red and less thick eyebrows. Goombas were also made a darker shade of brown.
==In ==
===Mario Kart: Super Circuit===
For their first appearance in the Mario Kart series, Goombas appear only in the audience when the player gets on the podium in a cup. The Goomba is designed after its appearance in Paper Mario.
===Mario Kart: Double Dash!!===
This is the first Mario Kart game to feature Goombas as obstacles, a role they would go on to fulfill in most other Mario Kart games. They appear in Mario Circuit, right before the finish line. Goombas simply waddle in place while moving slightly left and right on the track. Any racer who drives into a Goomba spins out. If a Goomba gets hit with an item or touched by a character while they are invincible, the Goomba is defeated, and drops a Mushroom on the track.
===Mario Kart DS===
Goombas are encountered at Mario Circuit, where they retain their behavior from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, though they are now rendered as 2D sprites in-game.
Goombas appear in certain missions of Mission Mode. Goomboss from Super Mario 64 DS also appears in Mario Kart DS as the boss of level 3, and two or three Goombas are spawned by him every few seconds as he walks.
===Mario Kart Wii===
Goombas return as enemies, now being rendered as 3D models like in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! They appear in Mushroom Gorge, Mario Circuit, Koopa Cape, and , as well as spectators in the trophy celebration.
===Mario Kart 7===
Goombas are much larger than in previous games, but retain the same behavior as before. Aside from Mario Circuit and Piranha Plant Slide, Goombas appear in two returning tracks from Mario Kart Wii, and . On Piranha Plant Slide, the underground Goombas are colored blue, a reference to Super Mario Bros., and there are also wooden cutouts of Goombas blocking the last few turns of the course.
===Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe===
Goombas appear as obstacles Mario Circuit, (replacing Porcupos from the course's original iteration in Mario Kart 64), and in the base game. A Goomba also appears on the height requirement posters in the entrance to the Sub Coaster ride in Water Park, representing the height that riders must be taller than.
===Mario Kart Tour===
Goombas appear as obstacles in many stages and stage variants. For normal course variants they are found on all versions of Paris Promenade, as well as Singapore Speedway, Athens Dash 2, Madrid Drive, RMX Mario Circuit 1, DS Mario Circuit, Wii Mushroom Gorge, Wii Koopa Cape, 3DS Mario Circuit, and 3DS Piranha Plant Slide. Innertube Goombas are also obstacles in Singapore Speedway, and Shoe Goombas in Madrid Drive.
Goombas are the main focus of Goomba Takedown challenges, where they may appear in large formations, mostly in the form of Goomba Towers, and the goal is to defeat as many as possible in a single lap. In this game, Goombas can be bowled over by simply driving into them, although this also causes the driver to spin out like in other Mario Kart games unless they are invincible or under the effects of a Mega Mushroom. They can also be defeated by landing on them while gliding or after driving off a ramp, giving the driver a Jump Boost.
===Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass===
Goombas appear in the , , , , , and tracks. A Goomba Tower also appears at the end of Mario Circuit, and in . Innertube Goombas retain their role of being obstacles on .
==In ==
Goombas appear in some microgames, namely 9-Volt's and 18-Volt's, and a majority of these microgames depict Goombas with their sprites from Super Mario Bros.
===WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! / WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!===
Goombas appear in two microgames, Super Wario Bros. and Super Mario Bros., simply walking back and forth in a single direction, like in the original Super Mario Bros., and notably move faster in the Super Wario Bros. microgame. Both microgames can be won by stomping on the Goomba. If Mario touches a Goomba in the Super Mario Bros. microgame, the player loses at it.
===WarioWare: Twisted!===
Goombas are among the enemies encountered by Mario in the boss microgame Super Mario Bros.. Aside from the circular level, Goombas act the same as in the original Super Mario Bros.. If Mario moves into a Goomba, the player loses.
===WarioWare: Touched!===
Goombas are among the enemies that have be defeated in the Super Mario Bros. microgame with the Stomp! command.
===WarioWare: Smooth Moves===
Either a Goomba or a pit is an obstacle that Mario has to avoid in level 3 of the microgame Super Mario Brothers.
===WarioWare: D.I.Y.===
Goombas make a cameo as a stamp in the GameMakerMatic. A Goomba is one of four possible sprites to appear in the downloadable microgame Hue-Down, retaining its appearance from Super Mario World.
===Game & Wario===
The Gamer stage features a boy in a Goomba costume who must be squashed by Mario in the third level of Sole Man.
===WarioWare Gold===
A Goomba, again depicted in its Super Mario Bros. sprite, is one of the sprites featured in the Sounds of Super Mario Bros., in which it is associated with the Super Mario Bros. sound effect of stomping an enemy. Goombas also return in the Super Wario Bros. microgame from WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! and the Super Mario Bros. microgame from WarioWare: Twisted!, retaining the same role in the respective microgame's original appearance.
==In ==
===Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga===
A group of Goombas join Bowser as he attempts to track down Cackletta. Goombas are only fought at the start of the game, where they hold tutorial battles with Mario and Luigi in the Koopa Cruiser. These Goombas are patrolling the halls of the cruiser or simply hiding in barrels.
In battle, a Goomba approaches either Mario or Luigi, somersaults towards him, then bites. This attack can be dodged by jumping after the Goomba opened its mouth. To counter the attack, Mario or Luigi would have to jump right when the Goomba's mouth opened. They each have 4 HP. The Goombas do not see much action after that, since the Koopa Cruiser is shot down by Fawful before Cackletta is engaged in combat. 
Although Goombas do not make any other appearances, a number of Goomba variants appear in Beanbean Kingdom. The Tanoombas reside just north of Beanbean Castle Town. Another, known as the Gritty Goomba, lives in the Teehee Valley region, with their Elite variants residing in Gwarhar Lagoon. These Goombas are covered in bandages and have the ability to conjure sandstorms to distort opponents. Lastly, there are Goomdivers, and unlike most Goombas, they are found on the Seabed and wear special scuba diving gear.
===Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time===
Goombas appear in Bowser's Castle during the past and in Princess Peach's Castle Dungeon during the present. To attack, a Goomba slowly runs into the Mario Bros. This can be countered with a Jump defense. Goombas are sometimes aided in battle by Boos. The Goombas in Princess Peach's Castle Dungeon are slightly stronger, and attack faster than the ones from Bowser's Castle. They are the only non-boss/mini-boss battles that can be fought in Mushroom Kingdom during the present.
Tanoombas from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and appears in Thwomp Volcano. A variant of Tanoomba known as Tashrooba is battled in Shroob Castle.
===Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story===
Fawful captures some Goombas and brainwashes them, while other ones are put in a cage in Dimble Wood. After Bowser frees the Goombas, he can use them in one of his Special Attacks, Goomba Storm, in which the player has to tap Goombas to light them on fire and send them upward; the enemy takes damage for each Goomba that lands onto it. 
The game introduces three more variants of Goomba. Two of them, Chuboombas and Choombas, are encountered by Bowser along his journey; the former variant is fat Goombas that carry lollipops, while the latter is Choombas, which resemble steam engine trains. One of the Goomba variants, Goombules, appear inside of Bowser's body. While they are not a variant, Jailgoons are living cage enemies that contain either a Goomba or a Bob-omb.
The top screen of Mario and Luigi's Special Attacks tutorials show a Goomba being defeated by the Special Attack. However, regular Goombas are never actually fought as enemies, and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is the only game of the Mario & Luigi series where regular Goombas do not appear as enemies.
===Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions===
Unlike the original Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Goombas not only appear on the Koopa Cruiser, but are used as enemies to practice Bros. Attacks on in Demo or Practice mode.
In the Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser campaign, Goombas are an obtainable Melee troop, and their special attack is Rocket Headbutt. Their in-game description is, The go-to soldiers around Bowser's Minions. They move fast and charge into foes!
===Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey===
Goombas retain their role in the Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story remake. Additionally, they appear as enemies and recruitable allies in the Bowser Jr.'s Journey mode.
==In ==
===Mario Superstar Baseball===
Both a Goomba as well as a Paragoomba make their first appearance as playable character. Despite their lack of arms, Goomba and Paragoomba can somehow use a baseball glove and baseball bat, which leviatives next to them. Goomba has the Ball Dash ability, allowing it to run very fast around the field. Goomba is a balanced character with average running, although is slightly weak in its other stats. Goomba shares good chemistry with Paragoomba, Diddy Kong and Monty Mole, and does not have bad chemistry with any of the characters.
In Challenge mode, a Goomba is a member of the DK Kongs team by default.
===Mario Super Sluggers===
Both Goomba and Paragoomba return as playable characters. Goomba retains its Ball Dash ability, but appears somewhat slower than in Mario Superstar Baseball. His pitching and fielding abilities are slightly above average. Just as before, Goomba has good chemistry with Paragoomba and Monty Mole, and now also Koopa Troopa, but shares bad chemistry with Toad, Toadette, and Toadsworth.
In Challenge mode, Goomba is instead a member of Wario's team, Wario Muscles, as Donkey Kong's team now consists entirely of Donkey Kong characters.
==In Mario Hoops 3-on-3 ==
If the player obtains a gold trophy in the hard Star Tourney, they unlock a basketball with the appearance and shape of a Goomba. Aside from this, Goombas are among the spectators in the background of Mario Stadium.
==In ==
===Mario Tennis Open===
Although Goombas are not playable, their racket can be used by Miis. Additionally, the player can unlock a Goomba costume by unlocking 100 tennis gear items.
====Mario Tennis Aces====
Goombas appear as passengers scurrying across the Snowfall Mountain court.
==In ==
===Mario Golf: World Tour===
Goombas appear non-playable characters in the Castle Club game mode. The costume, ball, and golf clubs can be used by Miis. A Goomba's name may sometimes appear on the scoreboard.
===Mario Golf: Super Rush===
A horde of Goombas appear as non-playable characters in Bonny Greens and Rookie Course.
==In Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker==
Goombas return as enemies and retain their behavior from Super Mario 3D World.
== In Mario Sports Superstars ==
Goombas appear as team members for soccer and baseball, as well as Bone Goombas in the former. Goombas are classified as power-type characters, unlike in the Mario Baseball games.
In the Road to Superstar mode, Goombas and Bone Goombas are among the obstacles needing to be cleared using sports equipment in order to progress.
==Crossover appearances==
=== The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening===
Goombas are featured as enemies within several dungeons, as early as the first one, Tail Cave, followed by Bottle Grotto, Catfish's Maw, Face Shrine, Eagle's Tower, and Turtle Rock. They also appear in the underground passage leading to Kanalet Castle. A majority of these areas feature Goombas in sidescrolling areas, often with Piranha Plants, except in Eagle's Tower, their only appearance in a top-down area. Link can defeat a Goomba from the usual method of either jumping onto it or landing onto it from above, like how Mario can in the Super Mario series, although Link can only jump while having the Roc's Feather equipped. Alternatively, Link can defeat a Goomba by striking it using his Sword. If a Goomba is jumped on, it releases a heart, but if Link touches a Goomba, he takes half a heart of damage.
The Nintendo Switch remake features a collectible Goomba figure in Trendy Game, where it appears after completing the Tail Cave, and it can be placed in Marin and Tarin's house. The text that appears upon acquiring the Goomba figure reads, "You got a Goomba figure! Try to resist the urge to jump on it."
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====Super Smash Bros. Melee====
Goombas are encountered as enemies in the Mushroom Kingdom stage of Adventure mode. They have their usual behavior from the 2D platforming games of walking in a single direction until bumping into a wall, then walking in the other direction. Goombas can be defeated from a stomp attack, as usual, or from any other type of attack.
There is a Goomba trophy that can be obtained from completing the first Trophy Tussle stage, during the 14th event match, which itself takes place on a Goomba trophy.
====Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
Goombas are featured as enemies in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary, being among the members of the Subspace Army, and act similarly to their previous appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melees Adventure mode. Many of the Goombas are seen working for Bowser, helping him to steal the Banana Hoard.
Goombas can be seen in the Masterpiece demo of Super Mario Bros., which
====Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS====
Goombas return as enemies, this time in Smash Run mode. They attack by charging into the player's fighter, who can defeat one by attacking it, including from a single stomp. Big Goombas once again appear as enemies in this mode. A Goomba once again appears in the form of a trophy.
====Super Smash Bros. for Wii U====
The Goomba trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS makes a reappearance. Goombas also appear in the Masterpieces based on both Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels.
====Super Smash Bros. Ultimate====
A Goomba appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Novice-class Neutral-type primary spirit. It has two support slots and also grants the user a slight increase in the damage dealt with foot attacks. The spirit can be encountered in the Light Realm of Adventure Mode: World of Light. In the spirit battle, the player faces five tiny Donkey Kongs on the Battlefield form of the Mushroom Kingdom stage. A Goomba also appears on the River Survival spirit and is represented by Kirby in the battle.
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====Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)====
Goombas appear in the Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games as characters that need to be sorted in Conveyor Belt and as enemies that need to be hit in Shoot!.
====Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)====
Goombas appear as obstacles in Ski Cross Racing, having a similar role as in the , since they move slowly across the course, and whoever hits them loses speed. A single Goomba performing the same purpose appears at the end of the Deluxe Halfpipe course. They also appear as enemies in Ultimate Figure Skating, where they can be defeated using spin attacks in the spin sections of the Mario Medley and alongside Kikis in the Mario & Sonic Medley. Goombas act like pins in Curling Bowling, where the player must fully knock them down to score points. A sprite of a Goomba from Super Mario Bros. also appears on a screen in the background of the event.
====Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)====
Goombas appear in both the individual and team versions of Dream Ski Cross, where they slowly move around the course and cause any characters who hit them to fall over and lose speed. Several Goombas also appear in the first segment of the Mario World routine in Dream Figure Skating. In Dream Ice Hockey, Goombas occasionally appear on the rink and knocks over any characters that hit them. Goombas also appear in Dream Curling, where one appears as part of every frame and can be hit to score 5 bonus points. The Goombas are not included in the pin total for strikes and spares, though the points earned for them are doubled if hit after scoring one.
====Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)====
A Goomba has made various appearances in Story Mode. One is first seen at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. In the bonus episodes, a Goomba encourages Bowser Jr. to defeat another of Dr. Eggman's robots after his initial victory, and they find Dr. Eggman and Metal Sonic at the Main Stadium. When Dr. Eggman sets some consequences for Bowser Jr. losing the match, Goomba unsuccessfully tries to dissuade him but congratulates Bowser Jr. when he wins and promises to tell Bowser. A Goomba also appears in the Wild Ones bonus episodes, where it notices that Bowser seems to be in a particularly bad mood after getting a bad introduction to London. Goomba then accompanies Bowser to challenge Donkey Kong at the Main Stadium, and then Knuckles and Vector at ExCeL London. When the other minions are unsuccessful in setting up a match with Mario for Bowser, Goomba is hesitantly transformed by Magikoopa to look like him and challenges Bowser in Tennis (Singles). After losing the match, Goomba is transformed back and celebrates with the other minions when Bowser's mood improves.
A badge of Goomba can also be obtained from the badge machine.
====Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games====
A Goomba appears during Mario's Figure Skating Spectacular, where it is revealed to be the true form of the Tail Bowser upon being defeated.
====Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)====
A pair of Goomba sprites from Super Mario Bros. appear as character walls in Golf Plus, where they appear as obstacles that blocks the ball but disappear when hit.
== In other media==
===Mario Ice Capades===
Goombas serve as minions of King Koopa.
===Nintendo Adventure Books===
Goombas first appear in the book Leaping Lizards. In one part, two Goombas attack Luigi when he first arrives in the Mushroom Kingdom, but after he stomps the Goombas, they are sent running away. Later on, Goombas are among the crowd members at the International Mushroom Games.
In Koopa Capers, Luigi fights several Goombas while on his way to Wendy O. Koopa's secret camp in the Magma Pits.
In Doors to Doom, the main antagonist is a Goomba scientist named Dr. Sporis Von Fungenstein. Despite this, regular Goombas do not make an appearance.
In Unjust Desserts, Goombas shrunken by Magikoopa are among the enemies sent into Yoshi's body.
===Super Mario Bros. (film)===
Goombas make an appearance here as nine-foot tall dinosaur humanoids dressed in red robes, loyally serving under King Koopa. Although dangerous, they were simple-minded and easily gullible.
=== Mario and the Incredible Rescue===
Here, they are named Little Goombas, and they are encountered in Kero Sewers during chapter three. At first, Mario, Luigi, and Toad are attacked by three Little Goombas and manage to defeat them, only to be confronted by a larger group. In response to this, the three of them flee.
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