Mario Hoops 3-on-3 2 (CrakaboLazy4090)

Mario Hoops 3-on-3 2, known as Mario Slam Basketball in Europe and as Mario Basketball 3on3 2 in Japan, is a Mario sports game developed by Square Enix for the Nintendo Switch. The game is a sequel to Mario Hoops 3-on-3, and the third Mario sports game in a series developed by Square Enix.
==Gameplay==
Gameplay is very similar to its predessecor, and its other predessecor. Players are split into teams of threes, and are pitted against eachother in a game of basketball. To play basketball, you have to get as many points as possible by throwing or dunking the basketball into the opponent's hoop.
At the start, the teams are at the middle of the court. Lakitu will release the ball, and whoever catches the ball will gain possession of it. With the ball, players can move around it, dribble ? panels for coins help them collect more points, or pass it to other players on their team. On defense, players can steal the ball, use items, block them,  or sidestep to prevent the opponent from getting to their goal. 
You get 20 points, but shooting a ball outside of the three-point line awards you 30 points (unlike real-life basketball, where you get 2 points and 3 points outside the three-point line). Games last two periods, each lasting two and a half seconds (though this can be customized in exhibition mode). Coins collected along the way also add up to the total amount of points collected, in which you can hold up to 100. 
===Modes===
====Tourney====
In Tourney Mode, players compete to gain trophies. After choosing a team, the player may choose between the Mushroom, Flower, and Star tourneys. After choosing a tourney, you compete in three matches, consisting of two periods, each lasting two and a half seconds. Upon winning each of these tourneys, they gain access to respective Hard mode, which feature the same rules, but harder CPUs.
Players are able to earn various trophies, by completing various goals.
*Bronze - Winning the tournament normally.
*Silver - Winning every match with 100 points more than your opponents.
*Gold - Winning every match with 200 points more than your opponents.
If you get at least a Silver Trophy on each tourney, one last tourney is unlocked, the Rainbow Tourney. And upon beating it, the staff credits will roll, and you'll unlock the Rainbow Tourney Hard Mode.
====Exhibition====
In Exhibition mode, the player is able to play a single basketball match. Players can play with up to 4 players in local, and up to 6 in wireless. You are also able to customize the rules, such as the time, if items appear or not, and the difficulty of the CPUs.
====Online====
In Online mode, the player is able to play against other players online. Two other players can join your team, and if you don't feel like playing against CPUs, you are able to play along with other players online. The game features, ranked and friendly matches, along with you being able to play against friends. You have an online rank, with will increase or decrease depending on how you do in ranked mode.
==Characters==
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 2 features a variety of characters, most from the Mario series, though there are some from Square Enix. Each character has differing stats, which put them into different character types.
*All-Around characters are balanced, and feature no high or low stats.
*Technical characters are more accurate, but are slow and weak.
*Speedy characters are very fast, but are weak.
*Powerful characters are good at stealing, and can make a shot from pretty far, but they are very slow.
*Tricky characters usually have one very good stat, and feature some unique abilities.
Along with these, each character has a unique Special Shot (more on that below)
===Starting Characters===
These are characters that are available at the start of the game.
====All-Around====
Picture	Character	Special Shot
 	Mario 	Fire Shot
 	Luigi 	Poltergust Shot
 	Yoshi 	Rainbow Shot
====Technical====
	Peach 	Heart Shot
	Daisy 	Flower Shot
	Waluigi	Cheater Shot
====Speedy====
	Toad 	Shroom Shot
	Diddy Kong	Jet Dunk
	Bowser Jr.	Graffiti Shot
====Powerful====
	Wario 	Move-It Dunk
	Donkey Kong	Konga Shot
	Bowser 	Bomber Dunk
===Unlockable Characters===
These are characters that need to be unlocked in Tourney Mode to be used.
====All-Around====
	Birdo	
	Ninja	Copy Dunk
====Technical====
	Rosalina 	Comet Shot
	White Mage	Holy Shot
====Speedy====
	Toadette	
====Tricky====
	Paratroopa	Wind Shot
	Fly Guy 	
	Slime 	
	Black Mage	Meteor Shot
===Special Shots===
Each character in the game features a unique special shot. Special Shots are charged by collecting coins and scoring points. Once it is fully charged, the team member holding the ball is able to use it. Once the Special Shot is used, you have to charge it again. All Special Shots are worth 30 points.
Name 	User 	Description
Bomber Dunk 	Bowser 	Bowser spews a fireball forward, which releases an explosion that knocks over enemies in the radius. Then, Bowser launches to the goal and dunks the ball.
Cheater Shot 	Waluigi 	Waluigi summons a machine with four arms, which straps to his back, and is seen holding four basketballs. Three of them are fake, one is the real one. He launches them all, the three fake ones being fired near the goal, and exploding upon contact, while the real one being fired at the goal. The player can manipulate which ball is real and which one is fake.
Comet Shot 	Rosalina 	Rosalina coats the ball in ice and sends it toward the goal. The ball will attempt to fly away from any opponents, so the opposing team will have to try and corner the ball to get it.
Copy Dunk 	Ninja 	Ninja jumps backwards, creating three copies of himself. These three copies then rush towards the ball. If an opponent attempts to steal from a copy, it will disappear. Once Ninja reaches the basket, his copies disappear, and he dunks the ball.
Flower Shot 	Daisy 	Daisy summons a flower-patch around the opponent's goal, along with a fence that slowly appears she charges up the ball. If the fence is up, no one can pass it. After a few seconds, Daisy launches the ball.
Fire Shot 	Mario 	Mario coats the ball in fire and launches it at the goal. Even if you try to steal it, it may try to resist, so you'll have to mash the B button to stop the ball.
Graffiti Shot 	Bowser Jr 	Bowser Jr pulls out his Magic Paintbrush, splattering paint across the ground. If anyone walks on the paint, they will slip and fall. Then Bowser Jr. uses the paintbrush to launch thte ball into the opponent's goal.
Heart Shot 	Peach 	Peach summons a heart that launches smaller hearts at the enemies. Anyone hit by these hearts will be stunned. Then Peach launches the ball to the goal, as the ball is coated in a pink glow.
Jet Dunk 	Diddy Kong 	Diddy Kong activates a jetpack, grabs the ball, and begins flying forward. He is able to be hit, but he moves really fast, and can knock over anyone in his way. Once he reaches the goal, he does a small loop before dunking the ball.
Konga Shot 	Donkey Kong	Donkey Kong bangs the ground, creating a shockwave that slips anyone within the radius. After that, Donkey Kong launches the ball toward the goal.
Meteor Shot 	Black Mage 	Black Mage creates a purple rune on the ground, before summoning flaming meteors from the sky that damage anyone that touch it. One final meteor, containing the ball, falls straight into the basket, creating an explosion.
Move-It Dunk 	Wario 	Wario jumps  toward the goal. He lands right before reaching the goal, releasing a ground pound (along with a fart), which stuns enemies, before jumping again and dunking the ball.
Poltergust Shot	Luigi 	Luigi pulls out the Poltergust 5000. He sucks in the ball, along with the opponents. After a few seconds, Luigi fires it out at the opponent's goal.
Rainbow Shot 	Yoshi 	Yoshi throws the ball forward. It bounces along the ground, releasing a rainbow trail behind it. Once it reaches halfway, its rainbow trail splits from the ball, confusing players.
Shroom Shot 	Toad 	Toad summons two swirling mushrooms that causes players that touch them to be knocked back and stunned. Then, Toad launches the ball at the goal.
Wind Shot 	Paratroopa 	Paratroopa summons a tornado that flies forward, stunning anyone that it hits, before throwing the ball into the hoop.
==Courts==
The game features various courts. They are unlocked upon completing them in their respective tourneys.
===Mushroom Cup===
	Mario Stadium 	A court in a basic basketball stadium. It features no gimmicks.
	Koopa Resort 	A court that takes place on the beach of an island resort. Waves will constantly appear, which will slow down anyone on them. 
	Toad Park 	
A court that takes place in a theme park. The court is surrounded by a go-kart track. Tire columns and pylons are littered throughout the track, but can be destroyed using items. 
This court can only be played on when playing Hard Mode, and replaces Koopa Resort.
	Peach's Castle	A court that takes place in a garden near Peach's Castle. 
===Flower Cup===
	DK Rapids 	A court that takes place on a large raft in a river. Each half of the court is a different raft, and during the game, the halves may divert from eachother, or even split.
	Shy Guy Junction	
A court that takes place in a western-style town. At the center of the court is a turntable which occasionally spins to allow a train to pass, signified by a railroad crossing signal. This train will flatten anyone in its way, and occasionally, the train will be filled with Shy Guys that throw bananas all over the stage.
This court can only be played on when playing Hard Mode, and replaces Luigi's Mansion.
	Luigi's Mansion 	A court that takes place in Luigi's Mansion. Ghosts on the court are able to grab the ball and take it away from the user. Along with that, the lights may randomly go out, making it hard to see.
	Daisy Garden 	A court that takes place in a large greenhouse. The hoops are replaced by Petey Piranhas, which make it unable to dunk unless they fall asleep. 
===Star Cup===
	Sherbert Land 	
A court that takes place in the frozen tundra. The court is made of ice, and players will and slip because of it. Along with that, the court features the Freezie, an exclusive item.
This court can only be played on when playing Hard Mode, and replaces Wario Factory.
	Wario Factory 	A court that takes place in a huge factory, owned by Wario. The court features conveyor belts on both sides, which cause riders that stand on them to move in that direction. Bob-Ombs will also be on the conveyor belts, and will explode upon contact.
	Bowser Jr. Casino	
A court that takes place in a huge casino, owned by Bowser Jr. The court features giant slot machines on the hoops. The player must collect Slot Coins, an exclusive item, which allow you to use the slot machine. If you collect one coin, allows you to use the middle row, two coins will allow you to use three rows, and three coins allow you to get diagonal.
If your team makes a basket, the slots will spin, awarding the player if they match 3.
*3 Luigis: +10 points
*3 Yoshis: + 25 points
*3 Peachs: + 50 points
*3 Warios: Doubles score of basket
*3 Marios: Triples score of basket.
*3 Bowser Jrs: Score for basket is reduced to 0
*3 Bowsers: Lose 50 points.
	Bowser's Castle 	A court that takes place in Bowser's Castle. The stage features several gimmicks. The court will tilt to the weight of the players, lava bubbles will jump out of grated floors and burn enemies, larger Bombs will appear, following the player will the ball, exploding upon contact, and it features the Thwomp, an exclusive item.
===Rainbow Cup===
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	Waluigi Pinball 	A court that takes place in a massive pinball machine. Bumpers can be found on the sides of the court, pushing back anyone touched by them. A massive robot Waluigi can also be found, spitting giant pinballs that flatten anyone it their way.
	Ghoulish Galleon	A court that takes place on a haunted pirate ship. The court moves from side to side, and boxes on the court will drift and stun players in their way. 
	Rainbow Ship 	A court that takes place in a ship in the sky. It serves as the final court in the game, and where you fight Ninja, White Mage, and Black Mage. The court features no gimmicks, other than the exclusive Summon Materia item, which replace all other items.
==Unlockables==
TBA
==Items==
===Normal Items===
These are items that can be collect by both teams.
Picture	Item 	Description
 	Coin 	Coins are collecting when dribbling on a ? panel. Each coin is put into their team's stockpile, and are used to increase their points. A team can hold up to 100 coins at once. If a team member is hit by an item, they drop their coins, and other players may pick them up.
 	Red Coin 	There rarer Red Coins may appear while dribbling for coins. If collected, they are worth 10 coins.
 	Mushroom 	When collected, Mushrooms will increase the user's speed. If not collected, it will stay in place.
 	Poison Mushroom	The Poison Mushroom, unlike the normal mushroom, will decrease the user's speed. If not collected, it will follow the nearest person.
 	Star 	A rarer item, Stars grant the user temporary invincibility and more speed. 
 	Lightning 	Upon use, the Lightning will strike down everyone except the user (even their team members) for a couple seconds. Initially, the Lighting is in the air, forcing players to jump to get it. However, it slowly however to the ground.
===Defensive Items===
These are items that can only be used by the defending team.
Picture	Item 	Description
 	Banana 	When used, it hurls three banana peels in front of the user. These banana peels will cause anyone to slip if they walk on them. 
 	Fake ? Panel	When thrown, it disguises itself as a ? Panel, but with a backwards question mark. If someone tries to use this Fake ? Panel, they are knocked out.
 	Green Shell 	This Green Shell, upon being thrown, will fly in a straight line and richochet off wall. If it hits someone, they will be knocked down.
 	Red Shell 	This is a more powerful version of the Green Shell, as it homes into the player with the ball. However, they don't have much accuracy, and may crash into a wall.
 	Bob-Omb 	This dangerous weapon, shortly after being thrown, will blow up, knocking down anyone in the radius.
 	Spiny Shell 	A more powerful version of the Red Shell, upon use, it flies into the air, and shortly after, crashes down on the player holding the ball, knocking them down and releasing an explosion. It comes down at a random time, so be careful if someone threw it.
===Court-Exclusive Items===
These are items that can only be used on certain courts.
	Freezie 	
The Freezie works similar to the Green Shell. It slides along the ground, and freezes opponents hit by it.
This item is exclusive to Sherbert Land
	Slot Coin 	
The Slot Coin, when collected, add a row to your slot machine.
This item is exclusive to Bowser Jr's Casino
	Thwomp 	
When activated, it grows in size and will fall downward, squishing anyone in the way and creating weight onto the court.
This item is exclusive to Bowser's Castle
	Ifrit Materia 	
When activated, it summons Ifrit, which summons a swarm of meteors. Anyone hit by these meteors will light on fire.
This item is exclusive to Rainbow Ship
	
Shiva 
Materia 	
When activated, it summons Shiva, who will coat the court in ice, making it slippery, and covering the screen in snow, making it harder to see.
This item is exclusive to Rainbow Ship
	Ramuh Materia 	
When activated, it summons Ramuh, who summons lightning that will strike down everyone except the user (even their team members) for a couple seconds. 
This item is exclusive to Rainbow Ship
	Odin Materia 	
When activated, it summon Odin, who will split the court in half, temporarily.
This item is exclusive to Rainbow Ship
	Titan Materia 	
When activated, it summons Titan, who will appear on either side of the court, weighing it down, and hurling rocks at the enemy.
This item is exclusive to Rainbow Ship
	Leviathan Materia	
When activated, it summon Leviathan, who will summon a tidal wave, covering the court in water. This decreases the speed of opponents, but increases the speed of you and your team members.
This item is exclusive to Rainbow Ship
	Bahamut Materia 	
When activated, it summon Bahamut, who fires a massive laser at the player with the ball.
This item is exclusive to Rainbow Ship
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