Mario

*Hello! It's-a me, Mario!*

-Mario, Super Mario 64

Mario in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Mario is the main protagonist in Nintendo's most sucessfull franchise with the same name. Shigeru Miyamoto created Mario, who was based off Popeye. Mario rescues Princess Peach from Bowser in Super Mario games, while in *Super Princess Peach,* the role is reversed for Mario and Peach, Bowser kidnaps Mario and Peach rescues him.

### Physical description

Mario is a twenty-five year old human. Mario has fair skin, short and stocky and medium portly. He has bright blue eyes, big nose and a thick dark-brown mustache with six bumps. Mario has short brown hair with two sideburns, three large bangs pointing upwards, four short bangs point upward the back of his neck and a sprout-shaped cowlick.

He wears a red shirt and blue overalls with yellow buttons. He wears a red cap that has the "M" symbol for his name and wears white gloves and brown shoes.

Prior to *Super Mario Sunshine*, He wore a long-sleeved shirt (In Super Mario Sunshine he wore a short sleeved shirt). In the arcade version of *Donkey Kong*, He had a blue mustache, hair, and overalls, a red cap and shirt. In *Mario Bros.'s* arcade version, He had a brown mustache and hair. He wore a red shirt, a blue cap, and overalls. In *Super Mario Bros.*, He had beige eyes, mustache, and shirt, red cap and overalls. In *Super Mario Bros. 3*, He wore the red cap and shirt, and black overalls.

### Personality traits

Unlike his younger brother Luigi, his lover Peach, and his longtime rival Bowser, Mario has very little personality, not undergoing any character development whatsoever in any of the games he appears in. This is so Mario can be reusable in any game he appears in. He is kind, courageous (unlike his brother, who is a massive coward), playful, cocky, shows good sportsmanship, and is generally pure of heart, but also incredibly reckless, rushing into situations without a strategy. This is especially shown in *Super Mario RPG*, where he due to his short temper, tried in vain to fight enemies and had to be calmed down by Mallow (who jokingly compared him to the fighting celebrity Bruce Lee in response).

He has a very idealistic view of others and shows no grudge against any enemy he faces, even if said enemy's actions are atrocious (especially the villains who appear exclusively in the RPG's). This is especially shown with his nemesis Bowser, whom he keeps inviting to kart races and parties despite Bowser's constant kidnapping of Peach and generally making life miserable for the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario even confirmed that he invites his enemies to his Thanksgiving dinner, due to considering them friends.

In the ending of *Super Mario Odyssey*, he tries in vain to propose to Peach, leading to an argument with Bowser over who should be her husband. This resulting in Peach, fed up with such immaturity, reject both of their advances, leading to Bowser crying and Mario having to comfort him, showing him as a selfless person who sees the best qualities in others.

#### Abilities

* **Leadership** - Mario has proven to be a capable leader, inspiring others with his charisma, ardor, and idealism.
* **Olympic Competitor** - As shown on *Mario and Sonic at the Olympics* series, Mario is good at all-around type.

### Relationships

#### Luigi

Luigi is Mario's younger twin brother. Luigi joins Mario on his adventures, and the two of them are paired together in sports titles and spin-offs. They have a strong brotherly bond and help each other when one is in trouble, as seen in games such as *Luigi's Mansion*. At times, Mario does exhibit a competitive sibling attitude toward Luigi, such as when he intentionally steps and squirms on Luigi's foot when Luigi receives a trophy in *Mario Power Tennis*.

#### Parents

The rest of Mario's family has not been extensively explored, especially outside the games. Mario and Luigi's supposed parents made a cameo at the end of *Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island*, although the game does not show their faces or names. Furthermore, *Yoshi's New Island* has stated that these two are not Mario and Luigi's parents.

### Alter-egos

Mario can appear in different forms when he uses a power-up. Power-ups grant special abilities to Mario; making his adventures simple. He works as a doctor, referred to as Dr. Mario. In the *Super Smash Bros.* series, Mario and Dr. Mario are separate characters.

### Occupations

Mario and Luigi were plumbers in Brooklyn before they resided in the Mushroom Kingdom. However, Mario and his brother retained their plumbling talents; they fixed the Beanbean Castle Sewers in *Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga* and fixed a clear pipe in *Super Mario 3D World*.

Mario works as an unlicensed doctor.

In *Super Mario Maker series*, Mario is a builder.

## Biography

### Early life

The Stork was carrying Mario and Luigi. Kamek snatched Baby Luigi and the Stork with Mario falling onto Yoshi. Yoshi and his travel companions work together to help Mario save Luigi while the Toadies attempt to chase them. After the defeat of Baby Bowser, Mario reunited with Luigi and Yoshi freed the stork. The stork continued carrying Mario and Luigi to the parents' home and leaves Mario and Luigi by the porch.

### Donkey Kong

Mario knew that Donkey Kong has kidnapped Pauline onto a dangerous construction site. Donkey Kong taunted and teased Mario until Mario defeated Donkey Kong and Mario rescues Pauline. For revenge, Mario kidnapped Donkey Kong inside the cage. Mario prevented Donkey Kong Jr. from rescuing Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. caught up with Mario which he failed keeping Donkey Kong captive.

### Plumbers

Mario and Luigi meet each other again, the first documented time since their childhood. They worked as plumbers inside the sewers of New York.

### Mushroom Kingdom

Mario and Luigi heard about Bowser summoning dark magic into the Mushroom World turning Toads into inanimate objects, Princess Peach was also kidnapped by Bowser so that she cannot undo the spell. Mario defeated Bowser and rescued Peach, who assigned him a new quest.

#### Exploring Subcon

**Mario** had a strange dream. He saw a staircase leading to a doorway. Mario fell into another world, Subcon. A faint voice told Mario that Wart kidnapped the Subcon. The voice said that Wart placed a curse in the world, however, the curse will not affect Mario and his friends. The voice hinted Mario that Wart hates vegetables.

Mario woke up from his dream and told Peach, Luigi, and Toad about his strange dream. The group decided to go to the nearby mountain for a picnic. They enjoyed looking at the scenery until they spot a small cave. Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad curiously approached the cave finding a long staircase leading to the door. As they opened the door, they fell into Subcon, the land of dreams. Mario remembered the advice from the voice from his dream, Wart hates vegetables. Mario confronted Wart and defeated him with vegetables. He saved the Subcons. Mario, Luigi, Toad, Peach, and the Subcons celebrate their rescue from Wart's evil spell.

#### Koopalings' invasion

Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Peach learned that Bowser sent his children called Koopalings to Mushroom World to make mischief. The seven Koopalings stole the seven wands from the seven kings of the seven lands and transformed them into animals. Peach and Toad farewelled Mario and Luigi wishing them luck as the two brothers set off their journey. Peach sent letters to help Mario and Luigi and enclosed jewels. Mario defeated six Koopalings and saved the six kings. After Mario rescued the Pipe Land King from the last Koopaling, Ludwig von Koopa, Mario received a letter from Bowser who had kidnapped Peach into the Dark Land. Mario ran to Bowser's castle and confronted him. Mario defeated Bowser and saved Peach.

### Yoshi's Island

Mario, Luigi, and Peach agreed to have a vacation on Yoshi's Island. Mario and Luigi relaxed on the beach. They realized Princess Toadstool disappeared. Mario and Luigi search for her until they approached an enormous egg, a Yoshi Egg. Yoshi thanked Mario and Luigi for rescuing them. He told Mario and Luigi that "monstrous turtles" sealed them in eggs. Luigi realized Bowser and the Koopalings returned. Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi arrived in the Valley of Bowser. Mario and Luigi fought against Bowser and rescued Peach. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, and the eggs traveled back to Yoshi's Island. The Yoshis hatched from the eggs.

### Sarasaland

Tatanga brainwashed the people in Sarasaland and conquered it. He kidnapped Daisy, plotted to marry her, and to be his queen. When Mario learned this incident, he traveled through the four kingdoms and fought Tatanga. Upon his defeat, Mario rescued Daisy, and the people were free from Tatanga's control.

### Mario Land

While Mario was rescuing Sarasaland and Daisy, Wario conquered Mario Land and his castle and brainwashed the citizens. Wario scatters the six coins in Mario Land. Mario was determined to take down Wario. After Mario collected the six coins from different areas, Mario proceeded to enter Wario's castle. Mario confronted Wario and defeated him. Wario surrendered and Mario conquered his own castle.

### Warp Paintings

Peach sent an invitation to Mario, mentioning that he is invited to eat cake. Mario headed to Peach's Castle. Upon entering, Mario heard Bowser speaking and learned Bowser held Peach and the Toads captive in paintings. Mario entered different paintings and gathered scattered Power Stars. After saving the Toads, he collected enough Power Stars and faced Bowser in combat and ended his terrible reign. Princess Peach was saved, and she thanked him with a kiss and baked him a cake.

### Isle Delfino

Upon arriving on Isle Delfino, inhabitants branded Mario as a criminal. An impersonator of Mario, Shadow Mario was vandalizing Isle Delfino with goop. Mario denied that he vandalized the island. Security forced Mario to clean the goop and return the Shine Sprites to the Shine Gate. Mario started cleaning up the isle and found out Bowser Jr. was the impersonator. He kidnapped Princess Peach and took her to the Corona Mountain. After Mario defeated Bowser Jr., he flooded Delfino Square. Mario went to Corona Mountain and found Bowser and son, bathing in a tub of hot slime goop. When Mario flipped the tub upside down, Bowser and Bowser Jr. fell onto an isolated island, saving Isle Delfino. Mario, Peach, and F.L.U.D.D. landed onto the beach. Inhabitants apologized for accusing Mario. Mario continued enjoying his vacation.

### Vibe Island

Bowser ordered his minions to kidnap Mario, Luigi, and the Toads in Peach's castle while Princess Peach, Toadsworth, and Toad were strolling in the Mushroom Kingdom. Army Hammer Bro held Mario captive in the cage. Upon Peach, Toadsworth, and Toad's arrival, they witnessed Toads with different emotions and found out Bowser kidnapped the target victims. Peach was determined to rescue the brothers and Toads. Toadsworth gave Peach an unordinary umbrella named Perry. Peach and Perry headed off to Vibe Island. After rescuing Toads and Luigi, the duo went the Bowser's villa and confronted Army Hammer Bro and Bowser. Defeating both of them, Perry freed Mario. Peach, Perry, Toads, Mario, and Luigi left the island and returned to the Mushroom Kingdom.

### Galaxy Reactor

Mario was sent a letter by Peach inviting him to celebrate the Star Festival, telling him there was something she wanted to give him. Unable to resist, Mario immediately left for the castle. However, Bowser and the Koopa Troop once again attack, lifting Peach's Castle into space while Mario was about to get in. He is blasted into by Kamek before he reaches Peach and is left for dead.
He is found by the Lumas, who make him play a game of tag before explaining what is going on to him. Mario also meets the Luma's "mother" Rosalina, who agrees to help him fight Bowser and rescue Peach, whom she calls Mario's "special one". She reveals that Bowser attacked her Comet Observatory and stole all their Power Stars, leaving the Observatory in a state of darkness. Mario, being paired with a Luma that gives him a powerful spin attack, is tasked with getting all of the stars to get the ship moving. Along the way, he meets several monsters, other weird characters (including a cosmic doppelganger), and meets up with a ragtag group of Toads and his brother Luigi.
After successfully getting the Power Stars, the Observatory is able to get moving to Bowser's galaxy reactor where Bowser plans to create his own galaxy and rule "every pitiful corner of the universe". The two enemies fight in a massive battle (fittingly named "The Fate of the Universe"), and Mario wins, sending Bowser plummeting into the sun, saving Peach and taking his Grand Star. However, without the grand star powering up the sun, it causes an explosion leading to a massive black hole that pulls in everything and kills nearly everyone in its vicinity. All of the Lumas, including the one who accompanied Mario throughout his journey, are forced to sacrifice themselves to contain the black hole and recreate the universe, but not before the Luma waves goodbye to the plumber. After the massive explosion, Mario is protected by Rosalina, being the only one who survived it. She tells him that new baby stars are being born as a result.
Afterward, Mario wakes up in the Mushroom Kingdom, only it is now a combination of all the worlds he visited. Additionally, everyone survived the black hole, though several of them do not remember anything.

### Galaxy Generator

Peach invited Mario to her castle for the cake. When Mario arrived, Bowser kidnapped Peach and took her away to the center of the universe. After Mario defeated Bowser's Galaxy Generator, Peach appeared with the Grand Star and landed on the garden planet with Mario. The Comet Observatory was free from Bowser's fortress, and Rosalina was pleased to know that Luma is safe. Luma also takes Mario's cap as a souvenir. Mario and Peach rode on Starship Mario and returned to the Mushroom Kingdom.

### Sprixie Kingdom

Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Blue Toad were enjoying the fireworks on the evening of Mushroom Kingdom. They found a slanted Clear Pipe. After Mario and Luigi fixed the pipe, a green Sprixie Princess panicked and told them that she escaped Bowser, but he kidnapped the other Sprixie Princesses. Bowser came out of the pipe and trapped the green Sprixie Princess in the jar and went to the plains area. Peach checked Bowser inside the pipe but fell into the pipe. Mario and company caught up to her and fell into the plains area where they found the green Sprixie Princess trapped inside a jar.

After Mario and the others rescued the green Sprixie Princess, they continued to save more Sprixie Princesses in other areas. Rescuing the last Sprixie Princess, Bowser kidnapped all the Sprixie Princesses in a large jar and ran to the amusement area.

The foursome rescued the Sprixie Princesses again from Bowser as Meowser. Bowser was trapped in the jar as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad returned to the Mushroom Kingdom.

### Cap Kingdom

Mario discovered much to his dismay that Peach was once again kidnapped by Bowser. This time, however, Bowser did not do it to spite Mario; instead, he planned on forcing Peach to marry him. Furious, Mario intercepted the Koopa King in his sparsely-decorated airship but was quickly defeated thanks to Bowser's large mechanical hat outfitted with boxing gloves. Knocking Mario off the airship with extreme force, Bowser mocked the plumber and destroyed his beloved red cap.

Crashing into the Cap Kingdom, Mario met a sentient hat ghost named Cappy, who revealed he was also chasing Bowser. Apparently, Bowser attacked the kingdom (wrecking several of the local Bonneter's airships) and took his sister Tiara, using her as Peach's new headwear for the wedding. Realizing they share a common goal, Cappy offers to work with Mario, using what remained of Mario's cap to transform into it. This gave Mario the ability to throw Cappy and make him come back like a boomerang, as well as "Capture", allowing the plumber to take control of living creatures and inanimate objects. After defeating the Broodals, Bowser's newest minions, and making their way to the Cascade Kingdom, they discover an airship known as the Odyssey and empower it using Power Moons, allowing them to travel to new kingdoms.

Despite all his new abilities at his disposal, Mario fails to prevent Bowser from escaping to other kingdoms and taking each kingdom's precious artifacts, such as the Lake Kingdom's Lochlady Dress. After numerous run-ins with the Broodals and other monsters, Mario and Cappy confront Bowser in his kingdom and find out that Bowser plans not to marry Peach on his kingdom, but literally on the Moon. He smacks the two away with his mechanical hat and leaves them at the mercy of the Broodals, who came back with a gigantic robot dubbed "RoboBrood". After destroying the robot, the two make their way to the moon, but before they get there, Cappy gives Mario a flashy-new tuxedo, fitting for the wedding.

Intercepting the "royal wedding", Mario finally defeats Bowser and frees Peach, only for the platform they were standing on to explode causing them to fall to the Underground Moon Caverns. With no other way to escape, Mario is forced to use Cappy to jack Bowser's body, using the Koopa King's brute strength to get himself and everyone else out of the caverns, conveniently landing next to the Odyssey. After reuniting Cappy and Tiara, Mario attempts to propose to Peach, but the now-conscious Bowser ruins everything by smacking him out of the way and proposing himself. Outraged, the two fight over their proposals, but Peach, angered at their immaturity, refuses both advances, leading to Bowser crying and the equally sad Mario having to comfort him. Peach then calls them to come back home on the Odyssey with Cappy and Tiara. However, only Mario makes it to the ship, kicking Bowser away and stranding him on the moon.

Returning to the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario and Cappy decide to continue looking for Power Moons. After grabbing numerous Power Moons, visiting Peach and Tiara in other kingdoms (they apparently wanted to visit said kingdom on their own terms), fighting the Broodals again (they are mad at the plumber for driving them out of a job), and fighting a harder version of Bowser in the Moon Kingdom, they are able to fully power up the Odyssey. After that, Mario, along with everyone else, takes a photo in front of Peach's Castle and gets a replacement cap from Cappy.

## *Super Mario* series

### *Donkey Kong*

Mario made his debut in *Donkey Kong* and was originally called **Mr. Video** and **Jumpman**. As a playable character, Mario must avoid touching the barrels and collect items.

### *Mario Bros.*

Mario is a playable character in *Mario Bros.*. Only Mario's physical appearance was used from earlier games. Luigi is portrayed as the green palette swap of Mario.

### *Super Princess Peach*

Mario made his non-playable appearance in *Super Princess Peach*. Notably, the roles are reversed with Bowser imprisoning Mario, while Peach must rescue him, the Toads and Luigi. Mario is present in the opening cutscene and after defeating Bowser in the second round.

### *Super Mario Bros.*/*The Lost Levels*

Mario appeared in *Super Mario Bros.* as a playable character. He can run, jump, crouch and swim. He can also warp pipes. Mario can defeat enemies by punching, stomping, knocking a moving object, and using special abilities (Fire Flower, Super Star).

Mario appeared in *Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels*. As a playable character, he does not have any mechanic changes from *Super Mario Bros.*.

### *Super Mario Bros. 2*

Mario is a playable character in *Super Mario Bros. 2*. He has balanced statistics and no special abilities. As a playable character, he can run and jump. Additionally, he can pick up enemies and items beneath him (i.e. vegetable, Mushroom Block). Mario can also attack enemies and bosses by throwing items.

### *Super Mario Bros. 3*

As a playable character in *Super Mario Bros. 3*, Mario can perform basic moves. He can also grab new power-ups: Tanooki Suit, Ice Flower and Hammer Suit.

### *Super Mario World*

Mario and Luigi appear as playable characters in *Super Mario World*. As a playable character, Mario has no advantages and disadvantages. He can transform with power-ups and ride on Yoshis.

### *Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island*

Mario appeared in *Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island* as Baby Mario. Baby Mario cannot be controlled, but Yoshi must avoid touching hazards and enemies. Baby Mario will be trapped in the bubble if Yoshi touches the enemy or hazard. If Yoshi does not catch Baby Mario, Toadies will take Baby Mario.

#### *Super Mario 64*/*Super Mario 64 DS*

Mario marked his appearance in his 3D video game debut, *Super Mario 64*. The game also marked Charles Martinet's first time to voice as Mario. As a playable character, Mario can enter paintings and collect Power Stars.

Mario can perform new abilities. He can also perform a triple jump, wall jump, long jump, side somersault and backward somersault. Mario can pick up and swing enemies and bosses. Additionally, Mario can also punch, kick, and jump kick. Mario can slide attack, slide kick, ground-pound, body slam, and trip enemies. However, Mario will lose lives when falling from extreme heights.

Mario returns in the remake *Super Mario 64 DS*. Mario has been trapped by Goomboss and Yoshi is the only character that can rescue him. In addition, Mario is required to unlock Luigi who has been trapped by King Boo. Mario is the most balanced of the four characters and plays very much the same way as he did in the original game.

### *Super Mario Sunshine*

As a *Super Mario Sunshine* playable character, Mario can perform abilities with his F.L.U.D.D.. He can use it to clean the goop and attack enemies. Additionally, he can now sidestep and spin jump. In this video game, Mario cannot perform moves from previous installments.

### *New Super Mario Bros.*

As a playable character in *New Super Mario Bros.*, Mario can now climb fences and hang on ledges. This game marked Mario first appearance in a 2.5 side-scrolling platform video game.

### *New Super Mario Bros. Wii*

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As a playable character, Mario can perform basic moves from previous games.

### *New Super Mario Bros. 2*

Mario reappeared in *New Super Mario Bros. 2* as a playable character along with Luigi. As a playable character, he can now obtain a new power-up Gold Flower.

### *Super Mario Galaxy*

As a playable character, Mario can perform moves from the previous installments. Luma assists Mario, allowing him to perform a spin-jump. Mario can perform various moves from previous installments.

### *Super Mario Galaxy 2*

Mario appeared in the sequel of *Super Mario Galaxy*, *Super Mario Galaxy 2*. As a playable character, he can do moves from *Galaxy*. Additionally, he can ride on Yoshi and Fluzzard. Mario can obtain new power-ups: Cloud Flower and Rock Mushroom.

### *Super Mario 3D Land*

Mario appears in *Super Mario 3D Land* for the Nintendo 3DS. Mario and Luigi are playable characters. As a playable character, Mario can store power-ups (i.e. Super Leaf). Mario can now roll and perform a rolling jump.

### *Super Mario 3D World*

Mario appeared in *Super Mario 3D World* for the Wii U. Mario is an optional playable character along with Luigi, Peach, Blue Toad and Rosalina. Mario is represented with his trademark color, red. As a playable character, he has no special abilities. However, he can perform various moves from the previous video games.

### *Super Mario Odyssey*

Mario and Cappy are the protagonists of *Super Mario Odyssey*. As a playable character, Mario can perform special moves with Cappy. Mario can throw Cappy to reach objects. Additionally, Cappy can capture enemies; Mario can control the captured enemy's body. Mario can choose different costumes from different stores; the clothes reference Mario's previous installments.

## *Mario Party* series

### *Mario Party*

**Mario** made his *Mario Party* debut in *Mario Party*. He is a playable character, along with Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong and Wario. Mario aims to become the Super Star.

### *Mario Party 2*

**Mario** is playable character in *Mario Party 2*. Mario aims to become the Super Star.

### *Mario Party 3*

**Mario** is playable character in *Mario Party 3*. In Story Mode, Mario will compete against the player in Mr. Mover unless the player chooses Mario. In Duel Mode, Koopa Troopa is Mario's default partner. Along with other characters, Mario aims to become the Super Star.

### *Mario Party 4*

**Mario** is playable character in *Mario Party 4*. He is represented with a red icon and his silhouette. The Mega Mushroom is Mario's favorite item.

In the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario and the other characters were in Peach's Castle Garden when they saw something big landing in the garden. They found out that Toad, Goomba, Boo, Shy Guy and Koopa Troopa discovered a mysterious Party Cube.

### *Mario Party 5*

Mario appeared in *Mario Party 5* as a default playable character.

One day, in the Dream Depot, the Star Guards invited Mario and other people to a party. The Stat Guards allowed them to visit the world of dreams. Bowser planned to invade Dream Depot and destroy everyone's dreams. However, Mario and the others fought Bowser and defeated him. While the two people were floating, Bowser sulked for his loss and realized his dream came true. Bowser told Mario his dream that he wished for a strong opponent; despite his loss in the battle, he won his dream and Bowser farewelled Mario.

### *Mario Party 6*

Mario is a default playable character in *Mario Party 6*.

During the story, Brighton and Twila fought to know who is the more impressive. Mario and the others tried to get them to make up, but Brighton and Twilight continued. The group decided to throw a Mario Party and gather the power of the Star and to use their power to calm down the arguing beings.

### *Mario Party 7*

Mario is a default playable character in *Mario Party 7*.

Mario and his friends received an invitation from Toadsworth to go on a luxury cruise. Bowser wanted to sabotage Mario's party, so they fought Bowser.

### *Mario Party DS*

Mario is a playable character in *Mario Party DS*.

Mario and his friends received a letter from Bowser who "apologized" for his behavior and invited them to his place. When they arrived, Bowser and Bowser Jr. locked them in a cage. Bowser used the Minimizer to shrink them to chess piece sizes. Kamek threw the group out from a distance. While travelling, they helped other characters in their quests. Mario and company encountered Bowser in his pinball machine. Mario prepared to fight against Bowser thus ue grew back to her normal size to defeat Bowser. Mario and company tied up Bowser and Bowser Jr.. The Sky Crystals combined into a crystal DS, allowing them to play Triangle Twisters. They included Bowser and Bowser Jr. to play the game too.

### *Mario Party 8*

Mario appeared in *Mario Party 8* as a playable character. Mario, MC Ballyhoo and the rest of the crew attend the Star Carnival. MC Ballyhoo hosted an event in the Star Battle Arena. After Mario won the event, Ballyhoo was about to give the Star Rod until Bowser snatched it. Mario chased Bowser to complete the final board in Bowser's Warped Orbit. After Mario triumphed Bowser's minion, Bowser returned the Star Rod, however, he decided to start the final showdown. Mario used the Star Rod and defeated him and returned to the carnival. MC Ballyhoo declared him as the superstar.

### *Mario Party 9*

Mario is a default playable character in *Mario Party 9*. In Solo Mode, Mario and his friends watched the stars from Peach's Castle. However, Bowser and Bowser Jr. stole the Mini Stars. The crew ran to retrieve the Mini Stars. Mario and his ally retrieved more Mini Stars than Kamek and Shy Guy. The Mini Stars break free from the machines and return to the sky. The crew continued watching the stars.

### *Mario Party: Island Tour*

Mario is a playable character in *Mario Party: Island Tour*. At the prologue, everyone was roaming around Mushroom Kingdom. Mario received a letter that they were invited to the party. They were trapped in the bubbles carrying them to the sky.

### *Mario Party 10*

Mario is a default playable character in *Mario Party 10*. Additionally, the player can use Mario's six different amiibos during the *amiibo Party*.

### *Mario Party: Star Rush*

Mario is one of the fifteen playable characters (including the four playable Toads in Toad Scramble) in *Mario Party: Star Rush*. *Star Rush* reused *Mario Party 10* artwork and Mario's animations.

In Toad Scramble, **Super Dice Block** is Mario's personal Dice Block. Mario can stomp on Goombas in the grass to earn coins. Luigi has the same ability as Mario. if the player uses Mario's amiibo, Mario will be the starting player, but the colored TOad is the ally. Additionally, the opponent cannot take Mario to their team if the opponent wins the duel. In Coinathlon, if the player uses Mario's amiibo, Mario will have the Red Coin Bag available at the start of the game. Mario's name is mentioned on Mario Shuffle. In Balloon Bash, if the player uses Mario's amiibo, Mario will grant the Double Dice Block to the player. Like other characters, Mario can be viewed in the Character Museum.

### *Mario Party: The Top 100*

Mario is one of the eight playable characters in *Mario Party: The Top 100*. *The Top 100* reused *Star Rush's* sprites of Mario.

### *Super Mario Party*

Mario is one of the twenty playable characters in *Super Mario Party*. He is one of the sixteen default playable characters. *Super Mario Party* reused Mario's *Mario Party 10* victory and losing animations. The Mario Dice Block is Mario's personal Dice Block. On boards, Mario and Luigi are the only characters who has Toad speaking for them.

## In *Mario & Luigi series*

### *Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga*/*Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions*

Mario teams up with his younger brother Luigi in this video game series. In *Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga* and *Bowser's Minions*. *Superstar Saga* and *Bowser's Minions* depicts Mario as a well-known hero while Luigi as Mario's not-as-famous brother. Mario can perform Firebrand after he obtains it at the Oho Oasis.

### *Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time*

In *Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time*, Mario and Luigi used E. Gadd's Time Machine to travel to the past and find Princess Peach. Mario and Luigi joined forces with past selves. In the game, Mario and Luigi carry Baby Mario and Baby Luigi respectively. The player can separate the brothers and their younger counterparts to freely control two partners at once, allowing the player to progress through the story.

### *Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story*/*Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey*

In *Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story* and *Bowser Jr.'s Journey*, Fawful gave a Vacuum Mushroom to Bowser, inhaling the citizens in the Mushroom Kingdom and Mario, Luigi and Starlow. The player can control Mario and Luigi, and Bowser separately.

### *Mario & Luigi: Dream Team*

In *Mario & Luigi: Dream Team*, Mario and Luigi are playable characters. In the Real World, Mario and Luigi can access to special attacks. In the Dream World, Dreamy Luigi can fuse Mario, allowing Mario and Dreamy Luigi to access Luiginary attacks. Luigi but Mario can open the Dream Portal.

### *Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam*

Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario are playable characters in *Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam*. Out of battle, the player controls Mario with the Template:Button. The player can control the three characters simultaneously by pressing Template:Button.

### *Super Smash Bros.*

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Mario is one of the playable characters from *Super Smash Bros.*. He is the first character on the selection screen and is available at the start of the game. Mario and Luigi represent the *Mario* universe. Mario's pose on the official artwork resembles his *Super Mario Bros. 2* artwork. Mario's character selection portrait screen strongly resembles his official artwork from *Super Mario 64*. While he is the only character who speaks in one of his victory poses, he is also to the first character to do it.

### *Super Smash Bros. Melee*

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Mario is one of the playable characters in *Super Smash Bros. Melee*. He has the second-longest taunt with Young Link overtaking him. In PAL versions, Mario's weight decreased from 100 to 98.

### *Super Smash Bros. Brawl*

Template:InterwikilinkMario is one of the playable characters in *Super Smash Bros. Brawl*. Mario has an alternate costume with a blue shirt and red overalls. In Subspace Emissary, Mario and Luigi never interacted with each other. Mario cannot crawl in *Brawl* despite his ability to crawl in the *Super Mario* series.

### *Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS*/Wii U

Template:InterwikilinkMario is a default playable character in *Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS* and *Wii U*. Mario's artwork shows him with a fireball, however, it does not appear in the official game. The fireball does not appear on Mario's alternate costumes too. This game marks the first time Mario has eight alternate costumes. This is also the last game where his Wario-based costume and Fire Flower-based alternate costumes appear. Additionally, Mario appears on five trophies.

### *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*

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Mario is one of the playable characters that reappeared in *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*. Mario is available at the beginning of the game. Additionally, Mario has two alternate costumes: his builder costume based on his appearance in *Super Mario Maker* and his wedding costume in *Super Mario Odyssey*. Mario is classified as #1 on the fighter roster. Cappy's eyes appears in Mario's side taunt.

In the World of Light, Mario is one of the three characters' who must be unlocked by fighting them in the Neutral-type Fighter Battle. Unlike most fighters, Mario appeared in every World of Light cutscene. Being the first fighter unlocked, this depicts Mario as the deuteragonist of *Ultimate*.

Due to the presence of his builder and wedding costumes, he has three Fighter Spirits. In total, Mario appears in twenty different spirits.

Mario's Classic Mode route is based off *Super Mario Odyssey*, fighting a group of fighters from various universes referencing him travelling different kingdoms. Mario appears in Peach's congratulations screen, it may be based off the scrapped ending of *Odyssey*. Mario also appears in Bowser's congratulations screen that may be referencing the reversed roles in *Super Princess Peach* and the events in *Odyssey*.

## Non-canonical appearances

### *The Legend of Zelda* series

Mario makes a cameo in the Japanese-only Captain Rainbow as a portrait above Tracy's (from *The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening*) throne. An empty portrait and Link are sitting to the left of his picture. The portrait is Mario's *Mario Party DS* artwork.

In *The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past*, he appears in several portraits within NPC homes.

Mario made a cameo in *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. A picture of him along with other Mario characters, such as Luigi and Yoshi could be seen outside of a window in Princess Zelda's room in Hyrule Castle.

Mario made a cameo in *The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask* as a mask hanging on the Happy Mask Salesman's backpack.

### *Kirby* series

In Kirby Super Star, as well as its remake Kirby Super Star Ultra, he and Luigi can be seen in the crowd watching Kirby fight King Dedede. Rock Kirby can transform into a golden Mario statue.

### *Captain Rainbow*

Mario makes a cameo in Captain Rainbow. He appears as a portrait above Tracy's (from *The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening*) throne. An empty portrait and Link are sitting to the left of his picture. The portrait is Mario's artwork from *Mario Party DS*.

### *Punch Out!!*

Mario makes a cameo as the referee in *Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!* and its remake. He also appeared in a new paper cut out. Next to him are two lines of text. One reads "Daddy, come home!" and "I Found a Key!" What one of these lines apply to the Mario photo in unknown.

### *Bayonetta* series

Mario appeared in *Bayonetta* and *Bayonetta 2* as Bayonetta's attire for the Peach-based costume.

## In other media

### *The Donkey Kong Show*

Mario, Pauline, and Donkey Kong all starred in an animated television show based on *Donkey Kong*, and *Donkey Kong 3*.

### *The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!*

In *The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!*, Mario is a plumber who lives in Brooklyn with Luigi. Mario and Luigi work in a business called Mario Bros. Plumbing. Mario wears a blue shirt and red overalls as depicted with Mario's appearance before *Super Mario Bros. 3*.

### *Super Mario-Kun*

In *Super Mario Kun*, Mario is a plumber who resides in Mushroom Kingdom with Luigi.

## Behind the scenes

### Creation and development

Shigeru Miyamoto was developing a video game called *Donkey Kong*. Nintendo had to draw Mario as a small character and look human. His developing team needed to draw Mario with distinctive features. Mario was based off Popeye. Fans mistook the gap between his nose and mouth was his mustache. Shigeru Miyamoto drew Mario's mustache that he did not need to draw the mouth.

### Etymology

Mario is an Italian name from the Old Latin name, *Marius*. The name connects to Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology.

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