Mario and Luigi: The Royal Ring

Mario and Luigi: The Royal Ring (named “Mario and Luigi 7!!” in Japan and “Mario, Luigi, and Seraphina” in Europe) is an RPG adventure game for the Switch 2 and the seventh installment of the Mario and Luigi series. Following the success of Brothership, Nintendo sought out to capitalize on the revived fanbase while also bringing in a unique experience.
== Story ==
=== Chapter 1 ===
The Serendipid Kingdom, a land renowned for its ethereal beauty, magical landscapes, and idyllic charm, has embarked on an ambitious and unprecedented quest to unite the disparate realms of the Mushroom World. The driving force behind this grand initiative is the Royal Ring, an event envisioned as a symbol of peace, harmony, and unity. The idea is simple yet profound: all the youth of the Mushroom World’s most illustrious families (royalty, nobility, aristocracy and gentry) from every kingdom will hold hands in a colossal game of Ring Around the Rosie, a symbolic gesture to demonstrate their shared commitment to peace and solidarity. Participation in this event is considered a great honor, though unsurprisingly, Bowser and his kingdom are not invited.
Princess Peach, an eternal optimist and passionate believer in cross-realm harmony, is ecstatic about the Royal Ring and quickly arranges to attend, bringing along the Mario Bros. With Mario, Luigi and other friends by her side, she hopes to witness the forging of unprecedented alliances and the dawn of a new era of peace across the lands. However, beneath the surface of the festivities, tensions simmer. Whispers of unrest and conspiracies begin to spread, and some attendees privately question the value of such idealistic gestures. The Royal Ring, despite its grand ambitions, is not without its detractors.
=== The Queen of Serendipid Kingdom ===
Queen Castilla, the ruler of Serendipid Kingdom, is a powerful and authoritative figure. Known for her sharp mind and strategic prowess, she governs her kingdom with a firm hand and a skeptical heart. Unlike her idealistic daughter, Princess Seraphina, Queen Harmonia views the Royal Ring as a foolish display of weakness. In her eyes, true strength comes not from unity but from independence. She has reluctantly allowed the event to take place, largely to maintain the political image of her kingdom, but she remains openly disdainful of its lofty ideals. Despite her misgivings, Queen Harmonia hosts the event, watching from the sidelines with thinly veiled skepticism. Tensions and excitement are palpable as the event begins, with royals, nobles, and gentry from across the Mushroom World arriving at the kingdom's opulent garden.
Of course, disaster strikes. A number of high-profile royals, including Princess Peach, mysteriously vanish without a trace. Chaos erupts as panic spreads among the attendees, and the Royal Ring is abruptly canceled. Without any explanation for the disappearances, suspicion quickly falls on outsiders. As the dust settles, Mario and Luigi find themselves unexpectedly in the crosshairs.
Queen Harmonia, already disdainful of the event, is swift in her judgment. As the host kingdom, the Serendipid royal family cannot afford to appear weak, and Harmonia refuses to let her kingdom's reputation be tarnished by scandal. Believing the Mario Bros. to be involved in some capacity—whether as agents of the disruption or simply convenient scapegoats—she orders them detained and brought before her. Mario and Luigi, caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, are unable to defend themselves as they are seized by the royal guards. Princess Seraphina, the idealistic and hopeful daughter of Queen Harmonia, is deeply troubled by her mother's decision. She has always believed in the power of unity and peace, values she shares with Princess Peach. Unlike her mother, Seraphina sees the Royal Ring as an opportunity to strengthen bonds and create a future where the kingdoms work together rather than remain divided.
Determined not to let her mother's cynicism stand in the way of finding out the truth, Seraphina pleads with Queen Harmonia to let her help Mario and Luigi uncover the mystery behind the disappearances. However, her mother, ever pragmatic and distrustful of outsiders, dismisses Seraphina's pleas, viewing them as the naïve ramblings of a young princess untested by the harsh realities of rule. Queen Harmonia harshly reprimands her daughter, forbidding her from involving herself in what she perceives as a political disaster Meanwhile, Mario and Luigi, though confused by the sudden accusations, are not ones to sit idly by. Realizing that they’ve been set up and with Princess Peach still missing, they know they must act quickly. Before the Queen can send them away or lock them up, the brothers stage a daring escape. They break free from their restraints, fighting off the guards in a thrilling chase through the royal palace’s grand halls.
As they make their way out, they encounter Princess Seraphina, who has secretly been watching the commotion unfold. Inspired by their bravery and determined to uncover the truth behind the disappearances, Seraphina makes a bold decision. Defying her mother's orders, she joins Mario and Luigi in their quest, fully aware of the consequences but unwilling to let fear or doubt stop her from saving her friends and restoring peace to the kingdoms. Together, the three set off on a journey to unravel the conspiracy behind the missing royals. 
=== Chapter 2 ===
== Gameplay ==
=== Overworld ===
As in previous Mario & Luigi titles, Mario and Luigi move in unison, performing jumps and hammer moves together. Their iconic Jump and Hammer mechanics are central to both exploration and puzzle-solving. Players switch between these abilities using button prompts, allowing Mario and Luigi to interact with the environment by either jumping over obstacles or smashing objects with their hammers.
Princess Seraphina, of course, complements this system. Like Paper Mario in Paper Jam, she’s controlled with the Y button. Or if you want to make things easier for you, you can use X to make everyone jump at once. With her magical scepter, she offers a range of new abilities that enhance the trio's interaction with the world. 
====Exploration Moves====
Set	Mario 	Luigi 	Seraphina
1 	Jump - leap into the air and even hit enemies from above to gain a First Strike 	Jump - leap into the air and even hit enemies from above to gain a First Strike 	Jump - leap into the air and even hit enemies from above to gain a First Strike
1 	Function: Used to Get across gaps, hit ? Blocks, and to get up higher places. 	Function: Used to Get across gaps, hit ? Blocks, and to get up higher places. 	Function: Used to Get across gaps, hit ? Blocks, and to get up higher places.
1 	Available from the start 	Available from the start 	Available from the start
2 	Hammer - A blunt and heavy tool for smacking 	Hammer - A blunt and heavy tool for smacking 	Scepter - a magic stick with finesse in its fibers
2 	Break objects in front of them, hit switches, and attack enemies for a First Strike 	Squish Mario with his hammer to make him Mini, lowing him to navigate through small gaps, or push him through the ground so he can go under fences like a Mole	Shoot a magic beam that hits enemies or items from afar
2 	Harmony Highlands 	TBA 	TBA
3 	Stack - have all three mains form a tower 	Stack - have all three mains form a tower 	Stack - have all three mains form a tower
3 	Spin wildly in a tornado so you can hover and traverse unjumpable gaps 	Make a High Jump tp to reach higher ledges and blocks 	Form an Arch and move like a slinky to get across specifically shaped gaps
3 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
4 	Hammer Drill 	Hammer Drill 	Elevate
4 	Hammer the ground simultaneously to create tremors, cracking weak floors or activating certain switches	Hammer the ground simultaneously to create tremors, cracking weak floors or activating certain switches 	Levitate heavy objects that Mario and Luigi would normally be unable to move.
4 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
5 	Fire 	Thunder 	Ice
5 	Burn heat-sensitive objects and melt ice
Or set Luigi’s bottom on fire to speed up 	Power up machinery or opens certain magical gates 	Freeze water, create ice bridges, or slow down objects
5 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
6 	Magnetize 	Magnetize 	Barrier
6 	Utilize a magnetic field to attract or repel metal objects. 	Utilize a magnetic field to attract or repel metal objects. 	Form a protective barrier around the trio to block or deflect environmental hazards.
===Battle===
In Mario and Luigi: The Royal Ring, battles continue to feature a dynamic and interactive system where timing and strategy play crucial roles. At the start of each battle, the turn order is determined based on SPEED, with the fighters with the highest going first and the fighters with the lowest coming last. The Mario Bros. and Seraphina will take turns acting based on this order, with enemies also having their own turn sequence Each character can take one action per turn.
==== Action Options ====
Command Block 	Descripton 	Use 	Action Command:
Jump 	Mario and Luigi leap into the air to attack enemies from above. 	Ideal for dealing damage to single, especially those weak to aerial attacks. 	Press the action button at the right moment to maximize damage and potentially dodge enemy counterattacks.
Hammer 	Mario and Luigi use their hammers for a powerful blunt attack. 	Effective for breaking obstacles, hitting enemies directly, and interacting with certain battle mechanics. 	Press the action button precise timing to increase damage. Press too late and the top will fly off.
Item 	Use an item from the inventory to heal, boost stats, or deal damage.	Items can be used for healing, status effects, or other strategic advantages. Choose items wisely based on the battle situation. 	No special command required for using items, but timing for using healing items can affect their effectiveness.
Bros. Attacks 	Special coordinated attacks performed by Mario and Luigi together. 	Powerful moves that often involve unique animations and effects, such as dual-hammer swings or synchronized jumps. 	Requires precise timing and coordination between the brothers to maximize damage and effectiveness.
Run 	Attempt to escape from battle. 	Useful if the battle is too challenging or if retreat is the preferred option. Unable to do so from Boss Battles. 	Success is determined by a percentage chance, influenced by the characters’ stats and current battle conditions.
Scepter Attacks	Seraphina uses her scepter to perform magical attacks. 	Basic Attack: A straightforward magical attack with no BP cost, using the joystick for the action command.
Unlockable Attacks: Special attacks that require Battle Points (BP) and have unique effects, such as elemental damage or status effects.	For basic attacks, use the joystick to trace the shape. For unlockable attacks, follow specific prompts or patterns to unleash their full power.
Trio Attacks 	Coordinated attacks involving Mario, Luigi, and Seraphina. 	These powerful moves require all three characters to perform a combined attack with significant effects, such as dealing massive damage or providing buffs/debuffs.	Requires careful timing and synchronization among all three characters to execute. Trio Attacks involve a mini-game or sequence that players must complete to succeed.
===Stats===
* HP (Heart Points) is the amount of life that the team has. When an enemy hits any of them, they lose HP. When a member's HP reaches zero, they lose consciousness, but can be revived with a 1-Up Mushroom or 1-Up Super.
* BP (abbreviation of Briend Points) indicates how many times Mario, Luigi and Sera can use. Bros/Magic Attack. Each attack uses a certain amount of BP, draining the total. BP can be restored by using a Syrup Jar, Golden Mushroom, or a 1-Up Super.
* POW (abbreviation of Power) is how strong either Mario, Luigi or Seraphina is. The higher one's POW stat is, the more damage they will deal.
* DEF (abbreviation of Defense) is how much damage a character’s can block from an enemy hit. The higher their DEF stats are, the less damage they will take.
* SPEED is how fast Mario, Luigi or Seraphina are, and it determines the turns. If any of the three heroess has a higher stat, they will attack first. If not, the enemy will attack before.
* STACHE/CURLS is basically the Luck stat. The higher their STACHE/CURLS stats are, the greater there is a chance of a Critical hit, which doubles POW.
====Bros Attacks====
Attack 	Description 	Action Command 	Damages 	Location Learned
If it ain’t cracked...Green Shell	Mario and Luigi kick a Koopa Shell back and forth, hitting enemies up to 10 times. Will not hit airborne enemies 	Press the action buttons at the right time to keep the shell in motion between Mario and Luigi, dealing damage to multiple enemies. 	Single ground based enemy
No effect 	TBA
Fire Flower 	The bros unleash a barrage of fireballs at enemies. 	Press the button when either Bros' fireball is at its brightest to increase the number of projectiles and damage. A perfect stream allows you to spam.	All enemies
Burn effect 	TBA
Boomerang Blitz 	Mario and Luigi toss boomerangs that circle around and hit all enemies twice — once on the way out and again on the return, speeding up every time.	Move the bros up and down with the joysticks so they can catch and re-throw the boomerangs at the right moments, keeping them in the air. 	Enemies in a circular pattern 	TBA
Scoopalanche 	Mario and Luigi make a giant ice cream sundae to slam down on enemies. 	Tap the action buttons rapidly to make the sundae as big as possible for max damage 	All enemies
Freeze effect 	TBA
Piranha Pet 	Mario and Luigi grow a Piranha Plant to attack enemies. 	Press the action button just as the plant bites down to maximize the impact. 	Does massive damage to a single enemy 	TBA
Thunder Drum 	Mario and Luigi hit a large drum to create a thunderclap that damages enemies. 	Hit the drum with rhythm; the more accurate the timing, the stronger the thunderclap. 	Deals electric damage to all and may stun enemies.	TBA
Bomb Derby 	Luigi carries a stack of active bombs, and Mario bats them one by one into the enemy. 	Slide right on the joystick to throw a bomb, and then press A to hit it towards an enemy. 	Deals explosion damage to all enemies 	TBA
Poltergust 3000 	Luigi uses his Poltergust to suck in enemies while Mario punches them out of the Poltergust for extra damage. 	Hold B to build up suction strength. Release and press A simultaneously to unleash a powerful geyser that damages and disorients enemies. 	TBA 	TBA
Super Bell Sprint 	Mario and Luigi transform into their Cat forms (Super Bell power-up) and use their claws to chase and swim at the enemy. 	Alternate button presses for Mario and Luigi to juggle the enemies. Correct timing results in faster and more powerful strikes. 	TBA 	TBA
TBA 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
TBA 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
TBA 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
==== Scepter Attacks ====
Attack	Description 	Action Command 	Damages	Location Found
 	 	 	 	
==== Magic Lantern ====	Summon a lantern to project a beam of light that blinds and damages enemies, reducing their accuracy for a few turns.	Spam the action button to maximize the light	 	
 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	
==== Trio Attacks ====
			
			
			
			
====Ranks====
* Mushroom
==Characters==
=== Main===
	 	 	
	Mario 	The well-known hero of the Mushroom Kingdom.	
	Luigi 	 	
	Princess Seraphina	 	
===Supporting===
	 		
	Princess Peach		
	Princess Daisy		
	Prince Haru 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
	 		
===Antagonists===
	 		
	Bowser 		
	 		
	Queen Castilla		
	 		
==Enemies==
===Regular===
 			
 			
Goomba			
 			
===Bosses===
 			
Rose Guard			
 			
 			
 			
 			
 			
 			
 			
 			
 			
 			
 			
== Locations ==
Location 	Info	
Rosebud Town 	 	
Serendipid Castle	 	
Harmony Highlands	 	
The Solidunes 	 	
Palmto Palma 	 	
Uniwhirl Glacier 	 	
Intertwine Forest	 	
Bondridge Valley 	 	
Nexustone Peaks 	 	
The Chainworks 	 	
Concord Citadel 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
== Objects ==
			
			
			
			
==Items==
Image	Name 	Function
 	Mushroom 	
 	Super Mushroom	
 	Extra Mushroom	
 	Ultra Mushroom	
 	Max Mushroom 	
 	Nut 	
 	Super Nut 	
 	Extra Nut 	
 	Ultra Nut 	
 	Max Nut 	
 	 	
Category:Mario (series)
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