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===''Donkey Kong'' series===

====''Donkey Kong''====

Each time Mario reaches Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong then slings Pauline across his shoulders once more and climbs higher. After three levels, Donkey Kong is trapped at the top of the structure, cornered. Donkey Kong falls off of the structure, and Pauline seems to be safe. Rather than continue DK and his circus act, Mario instead only wished to ensure that Donkey Kong would not return to kidnap Pauline. Mario took him to a deep and dangerous jungle and imprisoned him in a cage, as seen in ''[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]''. Seeing his chance to rescue his father, Donkey Kong Jr. challenged Mario and unlocked the cage. Each time this happened, Mario fled with Donkey Kong to a new location, locking the ape up once again. Eventually, in ''[[Donkey Kong II]]'', Mario began using chains to lock up the ape. Eventually, Jr. was able to free his father and Mario fled from the angry Donkey Kong, leaving him in the jungle.

====''Donkey Kong Circus''====

One year after the release of ''Donkey Kong'', a [[Game & Watch]] title named ''[[Donkey Kong Circus]]'' was released. It involved Donkey Kong being captured by Mario, and forced to serve as a circus animal. Donkey Kong must juggle pineapples and avoid deadly flames while maintaining balance on a rolling barrel. The game was one of the few Game & Watch games to be in full color.

====''Donkey Kong Jr.''====

''[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' served as a sequel to ''Donkey Kong'', and was also released on arcade the same year, 1983. In this game, Mario is the antagonist, and captures Donkey Kong and encloses him inside a cage. Donkey's son, Donkey Kong Jr., is then given the task to save his father from Mario. The game was similar in essense to ''Donkey Kong'', as Jr. has to also reach the top of the stage in each level. Each time he does, however, Mario then flees to a different level and locks up the ape once more. To date, ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' is the only game in which Mario takes on the role of antagonist, and the objective of the game is to defeat him.

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===''Super Mario'' series===

====''Mario Bros.''====

''[[Mario Bros.]]'' was also released as an arcade game in 1983. It first introduced Mario's brother, [[Luigi]]. The brother was very similar in appearance to Mario himself, the only visible difference being his clothes; Luigi wore green where Mario wore red. The game takes place underground inside a sewage system in [[wikipedia:New York|New York]], and Mario and Luigi are plumbers. In the sewers, various [[enemies]] start crawling out of the pipes at the top of the screen, and work their way down until they enter one of the pipes at the bottom. Some enemies include [[Shellcreeper]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]], [[Sidestepper]]s, [[Fighter Fly|Fighter Flies]], and [[Freezie]]s. The objective is to knock out each enemy by punching the ground below them, which can be done by jumping up when directly below the platform the enemy is on. Mario or Luigi must then kick the enemy while they are down, or else they revive and start walking again. Each phase increases in difficulty, with occasional Bonus Rounds in which Mario and Luigi can retrieve coins for bonus points.

====''Super Mario Bros.''====

''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' was released for the [[NES]] in 1985, and was the first platformer game released in the ''Mario'' series. This game set the tone for many future ''Mario'' games to come, and also was a tremendous financial success, and was the best-selling game of all time until ''[[wikipedia:Wii Sports|Wii Sports]]'' surpassed it. In the game, a new antagonist, [[Bowser]], is introduced. He, in an attempt to take over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], kidnaps [[Princess Peach]], and turns all of the kingdom's inhabitants into [[blocks]], weeds, and other strange objects. Mario and Luigi then fight through the eight worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom in an attempt to reach her. At the end of each world they entered the [[castle]] from which the Koopa Troop was controlling it and defeated a [[False Bowser]] with [[Fireball]]s or by cutting the bridge it was standing on with an [[Ax]]. Each time they did so, one of the seven [[Mushroom Retainer]]s informed them that Peach was in another castle. Finally, Mario and Luigi entered [[Bowser's Castle]] in [[World 8 (SMB)|World 8]]. After navigating the mazes and traps, the brothers defeated Bowser and rescued Princess Peach.

====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels====

However, the brothers were unable to restore Peach to her throne according to ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!!''. When Bowser and the Koopa Troop gave chase, they were forced to abandon World 8 and flee with the princess. They were joined by Princess Peach's longtime friend and protector, Toad. With their new friends, the Mario Bros. searched many locations in the [[Mushroom World]] for a power that would free the Mushroom Kingdom from afar while evading Bowser and his troops. The last episode of the show, "[[Robo Koopa (episode)|Robo Koopa]]," ends without revealing whether the Mushroom Kingdom was freed of Bowser's spell before Bowser's next invasion.

====''Super Mario Bros. 2''====

One evening, during the events of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Mario dreamed that he was ascending a staircase leading to a door. The door opened and he looked out upon the land of dreams, [[Subcon (place)|Subcon]]. A faint voice informed him that the tyrant [[Wart]] had taken control of the land. Wart had achieved this with the help of the [[8 bits]] and by casting a spell upon the majority of those who lived in Subcon that placed them under Warts control. Additionally, he created the [[Nightmare Machine]], a device that created additional monsters. Just after the voice mentioned that Wart hated [[Vegetables]], a bolt of lightning flashed in front of Mario, and he lost his footing. As Mario fell, he woke up in his bed.

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====

With the Mushroom Kingdom now completely free of Bowser's tyrany, the land had now finally returned to peace. However, during the events of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario All Stars]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the seven lands in the Mushroom World were being attacked by Bowser's [[Koopalings]]. The Koopa king had commanded them to make mischief in the Mushroom World. The seven Koopalings each went to one of the seven lands of the Mushroom Kingdom and attacked their [[Mushroom Kings|kings]]. Stealing the kings' royal [[Magic Wand]]s, they transformed each of the kings into an animal.<ref name="SMB3story">Mario's Staff. Story (p.5). ''Super Mario Bros. 3 Instruction Booklet'' North American English version. Published February 12, 1990. [http://www.smb3.com/instruction_manuals/smb3_nes_manual.pdf]</ref> The king of [[Grass Land|Grass Land's]] Toad assistant quickly reported [[Larry Koopa|Larry Koopa's]] attack to Princess Peach.

====''Super Mario World''====

Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach took a vacation to the strange [[Dinosaur Land]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario World]]''. As soon as they arrived, they realized nobody was there. Luigi noticed a mysterious [[Cape Feather|feather]]. After he and Mario touched it, he donned a cape and was able to fly. The brothers experimented with this new ability, but once they returned, Peach was missing. Mario and Luigi went to [[Yoshi]]'s house and read a letter saying that he and his friends had been kidnapped by Bowser, who also made off with the Princess. The heroic plumbers immediately set out to save them, faced many strange new enemies along with their old foes, including the Koopalings (each of them were guarding a captured [[Yoshi Egg]]).

====''Super Mario 64''====

Mario went to [[Princess Peach's Castle]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Mario goes to Princess Peach's Castle after he received an invitation to eat cake. Upon entering the door, he heard [[Bowser]]'s voice and learned that the Princess has been captured again. Mario entered the Painting Worlds created by Bowser's magic and saved some of the [[Power Star]]s that he scattered. With the help of the [[Toad (species)|Toads]] advice, he finally collected enough Power Stars (120 in all) and faced Bowser for the last time. Using his new tail-tossing skill he hurled Bowser into a spiked [[bomb]] and ended his terrible reign. Princess Peach thanked him with a kiss and finally bakes him that cake. This is also Mario's debut 3D game.

====''Super Mario Sunshine''====

After Luigi saved him from the painting he was imprisoned in by King Boo, Mario took a well deserved vacation with Peach and [[Toadsworth]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Upon arriving on the [[Pianta]] populated [[Isle Delfino]] however, Mario was branded a criminal. Apparently, an impersonator of Mario called [[Shadow Mario]] had been vandalizing Isle Delfino with a strange type of slime called [[Goop]]. Confused, Mario took a defensive hearing of his so called "crime". Using a smart portable water pump named [[FLUDD]], Mario had to clean the whole island of Goop and return the [[Shine Sprite]]s back to the [[Shine Gate]]. During this adventure, Mario also saved the many Yoshi sub-species of Isle Delfino. Mario started cleaning up the isle and found out who his impersonator was. It was [[Bowser Jr.]], Bowser's youngest son. He kidnapped Princess Peach and took her to the volcanic [[Corona Mountain]]. After Mario defeated Shadow Mario in Episode 7 of every level, Bowser Jr. flooded [[Delfino Square]]. Mario went to Corona Mountain and discovered Bowser and son, bathing in a tub of hot [[Slime Goop]]. When Mario flipped the tub upside down, they fell and Isle Delfino was saved. Mario then was finally able to enjoy his vacation with Peach and the others.

====''Super Mario 64 DS''====

The game's [[remake]], ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', offered an alternative reality to the origial game's storyline.  Mario was joined by [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]], instead of traveling to the castle alone. They were invited to the castle for cake and in excitement, they rushed to the castle. Yoshi saw them go inside and wondered why they hadn't come out yet. Yoshi then went inside the castle and searched for keys to the three locked doors holding them captive. He saved Mario, who then eventually saved the other two.  

====''New Super Mario Bros.''====

Mario went back to his side scrolling roots during the events of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Surprisingly, Princess Peach is kidnapped by Bowser Jr., not Bowser. Mario and Princess Peach were taking a stroll around Princess Peach's Castle. On their way back, the castle was struck by lightning, possibly from [[Lakithunder]]. Mario rushed to the castle being distracted and forgetting about Princess Peach. Princess Peach was then captured by Bowser Jr. and Mario gave chase.

====''Super Mario Galaxy''====

During the night of the Star Festival, Mario receives a letter from Princess Peach telling him that she is waiting for him at the castle and wants to give him something. Suddenly, Bowser invades, turning the festival into chaos. He captures Princess Peach by ripping the castle from it's foundation, lifting it into space. Mario makes to the castle in time as it is lifted up trying to protect Peach. Mario then is blasted off the castle by Magikoopa, and wakes up on the "Gate to the Starry Sky." He meets [[Princess Rosalina]], who lends him [[Luma (character)|a white Luma]], who gives him the ability to spin. This was the same Luma Peach was holding at the star festival.

====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====

Mario returns to his side-scrolling roots once again in the Wii title, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. The story starts with Mario and his friends [[Luigi]], [[Yellow Toad]], and [[Blue Toad]] celebrating Princess Peach's Birthday until a giant [[cake]] appears beside them. As the group investigates it, [[Bowser Jr]] and the [[Koopalings]] immediately emerges and throws the giant cake on top of Princess Peach, trapping her. Soon the villains load the cake containing Peach onto their air ship and as they escape Mario, Luigi and the two Toads quickly follow on foot. With the help of [[Toad]] (who uses a cannon to blast some new power suits), the group (including Mario) are able to access the new suits for their adventure to rescue Princess Peach.

====''Super Mario Galaxy 2====

Mario appears in the sequel of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. In the game, he receive a letter of Princess Peach and go to the castle. In his way, he found [[Luma (character)|Luma]], who will help him in his way. When he goes into the castle, Bowser is gigantic with the princess in his hand. Mario goes after him and ends in [[Starship Mario]], where he meets [[Lubba]] and other characters. To defeat Bowser and rescue Princess Peach, Mario needs to collect 70 [[Power Stars]] so [[Starship Mario]] can advance to [[Bowser's Galaxy Generator]].

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===''Wrecking Crew''===

Mario appeared once again in ''[[Wrecking Crew]]''. Mario and Luigi worked on a demolition site. The goal was to break as many stone walls as possible. Defeating enemies in this game was not easy, as Mario and Luigi's regular hammer dealt them no damage. However, it could make [[Foreman Spike]] fall down if one of the Mario Bros. could hit him with it. If an enemy wandered underneath a drum, Mario could trap them by causing the drum to fall.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''===  

Abandoning carpentry and leaving Donkey Kong to his own devices, Mario entered the plumbing business with Luigi and formed [[Mario Brothers Plumbing]] as revealed in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' The pair worked on plumbing from the business's headquarters, performed house calls, and also released a line of products. As the years passed, they remained financially unsuccessful, but gained a reputation for their plumbing skills and were recognized by the [[Grand Order of Plumbers]] as Plumbers of the Year in "[[Plumbers of the Year]]" despite an embarrassing appearance on [[David Horowitz|David Horowitz's]] worldwide television show that ruined the reputation of their product line in "[[The Marios Fight Back]]"  

 

Mario and Luigi had a variety of mainly benign adventures. For example, in "[[Texas Tea]]" the brothers became rich from an [[oil]] well in their tomato garden. However, they were endangered on several occasions, such as in "[[Slime Busters]]" when the brothers were attacked by [[Slime Ghost]]s. Despite their adventures, Mario confided to Luigi in "[[Baby Mario Love]]" that he was dissatisfied with his current life, complaining it lacked glitz and glamor.  

Two conflicting stories of how the Mario Bros. returned to Mushroom World exist. The first originates from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' introduction and later expanded on in "[[Toddler Terrors of Time Travel]]." Mario and Luigi were performing a house call for a slightly daft lady who hired them to fix her bathtub drain. Unknown to them, the drain was a [[Warp Zone]] connected to the Mushroom World. After Luigi cleared it, Mario and Luigi were sucked towards the drain. Mario grabbed onto the shower curtain bar, but Luigi was already in the drain's suction. Grabbing unto Mario, Luigi ended up pulling both of them down. Later, Mario and Luigi were forced to relive this event due to [[Ludwig von Koopa|Kooky von Koopa]]'s [[Time Travel Tube]]. The events were slightly altered. Instead of struggling against the drain, Mario and Luigi openly jump through the pipe. The two were warped from the past Earth to the present Mushroom World, ending the process of overwriting past events.  

The second was invented for "[[The Legend]]." While Mario ate lunch one day in Mario Brothers Plumbing, the brothers heard a cry for help through a very small pipe. Springing into action, they grabbed their plungers and followed the voice, which they later learned belonged to Princess Toadstool.

===''Mario Teaches Typing''===

In games such as ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' and the ''Mario's Early Years!'' series, Mario taught children how to use skills they would normally learn in school such as typing and learning the alphabet. These games had Mario portrayed so children would be more eager to learn and had various Mario elements in them.

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===''Mario Paint''===

Mario starred in a game called ''[[Mario Paint]]''. In this game, players could draw, compose music, make stamps, or make animations. The [[SNES Mouse]] is compatible in this game. In the Music Mode, Mario needed to jump in the notes to make sound.

===''Mario Kart'' Series===

Mario has even started his own [[Mario Kart (series)|series]] of racing tournaments, starting with ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. Mario is an average weighted driver, making him very versatile and usable in many situations. Mario's stats are very similar to his brother, Luigi. His [[kart]]s are usually based on his red color and have average stats resembling him. In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', Mario had a new look to his kart. He raced with a couple other key Mario Kart characters, plus [[Pac-Man]] series characters. In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Mario was a middleweight, allowing him the option of both middleweight and heavy karts. His partner was Luigi and his item was the [[Red Fireball]]. His Kart was called [[Red Fire]].  

====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====

As a spinoff of the ''Mario Kart'' series, the ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series features Mario with many crossover characters, such as [[Pac-Man]] and [[Mametchi]].  

===''Yoshi's Safari''===

Mario used an energy gun called a [[Super Scope]] during the events of ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. Bowser takes over the kingdom of [[Jewelry Land]] and steals twelve magical gems. This caused a disturbance in the ground and caused Jewelry Land to split into the [[Light Realm]] and the [[Dark Realm]]. Princess Peach's good friend, [[Prince Pine]] and his father, [[King Fret]], are in trouble along with their kingdom. Mario, riding Yoshi, headed for Jewelry Land with the new weapon Princess Peach gave them.

===''Mario's Time Machine''===

Mario went to the Real World back in time during the events of ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]''. Note that the game is very different for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. Bowser stole valuable artifacts from the past in the Real World to build a great "Museum". He, however doesn't realize that it might alter the present forever if not returned immediately. Mario had to stop Bowser from stealing more artifacts and returned the ones he already has to their proper locations, using his own Time Machine. In the Nintendo Entertainment System version, Mario was accompanied by Yoshi, but in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Yoshi didn't appear at all.

===''Hotel Mario''===

Both Mario and Luigi received an invitation from Princess Peach for a picnic during the events of ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. Both went to the Mushroom Kingdom, only to find a note written by Bowser stating that he and the Koopalings had turned the Kingdom into their own personal resorts and retained Peach as a "permanent guest" in one of his seven Koopa Hotels. After destroying most of the Koopaling hotels, Mario fought Bowser in his [[Bowser's Seizure Palace|own hotel]] and defeated him. He then received a kiss from Princess Peach, then congratulated the player as 'The best ever'.

===''Mario Clash''===

Mario shot at Koopas and various other enemies in ''[[Mario Clash]]'', a game for the [[Virtual Boy]]. Mario has to knock enemies away with [[Koopa Shells]]. Mario has to mainly hit them in the side. The gameplay was similar to the style of [[Mario Bros.]], but Luigi did not make an appearance.

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===

Mario battled strange machine-like creatures from another dimension during the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Many things have changed, Mario even gets [[Mario's Pad|his own house]]. Mario first went to confront Bowser who had again captured Princess Peach (which by now is a recurring event). Mario walked to Bowser's Keep (Bowser's Castle) which is strangely located near Mario's Pad in this game. Mario battles Bowser atop a [[Kinklink]] and rescues Peach. Then a huge sword called [[Exor]] struck the castle from atop and knocked them all to various spots in the Mushroom Kingdom. Fortunately, Mario fell through the [[Pipe]] on top [[Pipe House]] (Mario's Pad) and landed right on his bed.

===''Mario Party'' Series===

The hero parties on with his own series of annual [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party series]]]]

Mario is always represented by his trademark red color. The mini-games test Mario's luck, skill, and endurance and reward him with coins. In the first three Mario Party games, Mario aimed to become the superstar. Though Mario doesn't have many distinguishable abilities from the other Mario Party characters, the most notable difference is Mario's ability to use the [[Fireball Orb]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. Whenever Mario used an [[Orb]] on a space, the space would have Mario's "M" insignia. As revealed in the official artwork of ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Mario's item of choice is the [[Mega Mushroom]]. Mario's Duel Mode partner is the defensive [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', and the booklet says that his favorite item is the [[Golden Mushroom]]. He also challenged the player for the Courage [[Star Stamp]] if he was not selected. Throughout the series, Mario's famed jumping ability is also evened out with the other characters, leveling the playing field. This also shows Mario's chemistry between other player when they team up.

===''Luigi's Mansion''===

Mario played his second role as a captive during the events of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. Mario went to check out a mansion that Luigi mysteriously won. There, a huge [[Boo]] called [[King Boo]] overpowered Mario with his many Boos and imprisoned him within a portrait. King Boo was apparently mad at Mario for harassing his kind during his past adventures. Luigi came later to find out why his brother didn't come back. Luigi overcomes his cowardice and finally captured all Boos using his [[Poltergust 3000]]. He then faced King Boo, who had possessed a Bowser suit. After he defeated King Boo, Luigi took Mario's portrait and reverted the plumber back to his original form, using [[Professor Elvin Gadd]]'s [[Portrificationizer]] in reverse.

===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix===

Mario danced to save the Mushroom Kingdom during the events of ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. [[Waluigi]] went to [[Truffle Tower]] to gain [[Music Key]]s and grant him the power to "hypnotize the rhythm less masses". However, after he opened the door, all but one key flew to various locations in the Mushroom Kingdom. One of the music Keys went down the sea, another one to [[Mushroom Park]] and another one to [[Freeze Mountain]]. Toad, who saw this occur, rushed to tell Mario. If all keys were not returned, they could fall into the wrong hands.

===''Mario Baseball'' Series===

The multi-talented plumber has also played baseball in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]].'' Again, Mario is a balanced character although Mario is a bit of a slow runner in the first game. Mario's special ball is the classic [[Fireball]], which dazzles other players with smoky speed. Mario's abilities are very similar to Luigi's. Mario's default team is the Mario Sunshines in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' which mostly consists of the non-playable characters from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', his team is called the Mario Fireballs, which consists of the Mario Bros., the Baby Mario Bros., Piantas, Nokis, and a Blooper.

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===''Super Princess Peach''===

Mario was once again a Damsel-in-Distress during the events of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. Bowser sent an army of [[Hammer Bros.]] and Goombas to invade Princess Peach's castle. Mario, Luigi, and the Toads, busy defending the castle, were caught by a bunch of Hammer Brothers. Princess Peach and a special umbrella named [[Perry]] given to her by Toadsworth, escaped in the nick of time. Mario and the others were sent to [[Vibe Island]], the source of the enemies power. There they had no power to escape so Princess Peach went there to rescue him. Princess Peach defeated Bowser using her new "emotional" powers and this time, was the hero. Towards the end when Mario is rescued, he picks Peach into his arms and gives her some flowers.<br clear=all>

===''Mario Football'' Series===

In the ''Mario Football'' (or ''Mario Strikers'' in America and Japan) series, Mario takes on yet another sport, football (also known as soccer). His stats are all-around in both games, ''[[Mario Smash Football]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]''. His [[Super Strike]] in ''Mario Smash Football'' is the [[Fire Strike]]. His Super Ability in ''Mario Strikers Charged Football'' is [[Super Mario!]]. Unlike previous sports games, where Mario stayed in his usual traditional outfit, in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, he is seen wearing different gear, including different clothes and wearing cleats. In either game, Mario's team number is 1, and captain type is Balanced.

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===''Mario Hoops 3 on 3''===

In ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]'', Mario is seen playing a sport that was not part of the series until then; basketball. His [[Special Shot]] was the [[Fire Shot]], which involved Mario dribbling the ball around him in the shape of an ''M'', and then either alley-oop or dunk a flaming red basketball into the hoop. To execute this move, the player must tap the touchscreen in the shape of the letter ''M''. Like the other sports games Mario has appeared in, he is classified as a balanced character.

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===''Super Mario Land'' series===

====''Super Mario Land''====

In the events of ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', [[Tatanga]], an evil purple alien, hypnotized [[Sarasaland]]'s residents and abducted [[Princess Daisy]]. He wanted to marry Daisy and make her queen. Mario heard about this and sprang into adventure. He had to trudge through four worlds, defeating exotic enemies and their leaders: [[King Totomesu]], [[Dragonzamasu]], [[Hiyoihoi]], and [[Biokinton]]. When Mario finally encounters Tatanga, Tatanga was already heavily armored with his ship, the [[Pagosu]]. However, Mario still triumphed over Tatanga and rescued Daisy, thus restoring Sarasaland back to order.

====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''====

While Mario was in Sarasaland, [[Wario]] conquered Mario's castle in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. Wario then distributed 6 golden coins throughout [[Mario Land]], the keys to Mario's castle. Mario must travel to the [[Tree Zone]], the [[Macro Zone]], the [[Pumpkin Zone]], the [[Mario Zone]], the [[Turtle Zone]], and the [[Space Zone]]. Wario tried many ways to defeat Mario, such as bringing down lights or shooting fireballs, but these failed as Mario dethroned Wario from his castle.

===''Yoshi'' series===

====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====

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[[Baby Mario]] and his brother, [[Baby Luigi]], were flown to [[Mushroom World]] by the [[stork]]. However, [[Kamek]], fearing the [[Star Children]] would ruin the plans of the [[Koopa Troop]], attacked the stork and managed to kidnap [[Luigi]] but left Mario to plummet towards [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. By chance, [[Yoshi]] was walking below and cushioned Mario's fall. Confused at the baby's presence, Yoshi consulted his fellow Yoshis and they worked out a plan to trek across the island in an effort to save Luigi and return the babies to their parents.

====''Yoshi Touch & Go''====

''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]'', unlike other Yoshi games, has no story. Where, when, and how the events took place is unconfirmed.

====''Yoshi's Island DS''====

When Mario was a little older, Kamek and his Toadies made a second attempt to ensure a safe future for the Koopa Troop in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. They kidnapped countless babies, searching for all of the Star Children. Mario and ''[[Luigi]]'' were taken from their home in the night as their parents cried out for them, unable to stop the kidnapping. However, the Stork noticed ''[[Kamek]]'' and his ''[[Toadies]]'' taking away several babies. He attacked the Toady holding Mario. The Toady panicked and dropped Mario, who fell again towards ''[[Yoshi's Island]]''. Yoshi and his friends again found the baby and sought to defeat the Koopa Troop one more time. In the process, they learned to utilize the abilities Mario granted to the Yoshi he rode on. They found [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Donkey Kong]], [[Baby Wario]], and [[Baby Bowser]] along the way, all of whom worked with the Yoshis to defeat the Koopa Troop. As they progressed, [[Bowser]] traveled from the future to assist his Koopa Troop of the past. The Yoshis were able to defeat him with the help of the babies. Mario was returned to his parents alongside his brother and the family was reunited.

====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]====

=====Beginning=====

In the beginning, a trophy of Mario and [[Kirby]] are thrown into an arena. The two come to life and fight. The player chooses the one to play with. If Mario is chosen, the opponent will be Kirby. After the battle between the two, Mario resurrects Kirby. This scenario happens the other way around if the player chooses Kirby instead. The [[Subspace Army]] then ambushes the two. [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Zelda]] come to help and they are all confronted by the [[Ancient Minister]]. After seeing the two R.O.B.s setting up a [[Subspace Bomb]], Mario runs to try and stop it, only to be blasted away by [[Petey Piranha]]. Afterwards, he meets [[Pit]] after the latter has descended from [[Skyworld]]. They team up and reach land and give chase to the Ancient Minister, but they lose him.

=====False Zelda Incident=====

If Zelda is rescued, Mario and Pit end up facing a [[False Zelda]], with Pit destroying her [[Dark Cannon]] that she was about to fire at Link and Yoshi. Link sees the Zelda trophy dissolve, and he and Yoshi attack Mario and Pit. Mario and Pit defeat them, but Mario sees the Peach trophy in the Cargo before Dedede takes Yoshi and Link. When Kirby saves them, Link is the one that blows out the engine.

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====Special Moves====

=====Fireball=====

Mario shoots red fireballs out of his palm. It is his normal B move, and it is used by the Mario and Luigi in all three games. Mario's Fireballs are affected by gravity (meaning they bounce against the ground), while Luigi's shoot straight no matter what, unless it ricochets off something in front of Luigi. [[Kirby]] can also use the Fireball move once he has sucked up Mario or Luigi.

=====Cape=====

Mario uses Cape as an attack in each installment of the series. It is his Side + B move. While this attack is not particularly powerful, it is useful in that it can reverse the direction of certain projectile attacks. It can also make the foe spin around, and face the other direction. Interestingly enough, it's the only move that can reflect Mario's [[#F.L.U.D.D.|F.L.U.D.D.]] move. Also note that when Mario uses his cape it is not actually tied around his neck but held in his hand and swung.

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=====Super Jump Punch=====

The '''Super Jump Punch''' is a [[jump]]ing move Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] can perform in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is executed by pressing B while holding the control stick upwards at the same time. When Mario performs the attack, [[coins]] fly out of the enemy, and the foe receives about 10% damage. Mario's Super Jump Punch has not changed at all throughout his appearances.

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=====Mario Tornado=====

'''Mario Tornado''' is a [[Special Moves|special move]] that Mario can use as an aerial attack. After pressing B and tilting the control stick in the down position, Mario would spin around, suck the foe in, spin them silly, and then spit them out, damaging opponents, in a similar fashion to [[Luigi]]'s [[Luigi Cyclone]]. The move is powerful, but is best used when surrounded by opponents. Mario Tornado, unlike Luigi Cyclone, cannot move very far. By repeatedly tapping the B Button, Mario will also move vertically while using the attack.

=====F.L.U.D.D.=====

F.L.U.D.D. is a [[Special Moves|special move]] that Mario can use in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When Mario uses the move, he will put F.L.U.D.D. on his back and douse his enemies with water.

=====Mario Finale=====

The Mario Finale is Mario's [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and is also the first Final Smash ever shown. As with any Final Smash, Mario must first collect a [[Smash Ball]]. Mario unleashes a giant wave of flames, which expands vertically before him. This bursts across the stage in front of him devastating any opponents in front of him by causing damage and pushing them off the screen along with the wave. This is best used on the sides of a stage. This way, enemies will be unable to stand behind Mario and be safe from the blast. This move was the first Final Smash shown in the 2006 E3 trailer. The move is an original one, not based on any specific power in the Mario series other than the traditional [[Fire Mario]].

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===''Paper Mario'' series===

====''Paper Mario''====

Mario once again is invited to Princess Peach's Castle during the events of ''[[Paper Mario]]''. However, this time Mario is invited to a party in the castle. Mario had rushed to the castle, made his way through the bustling party guests, and was chatting with Princess Peach in the throne room. However, Bowser usurps the castle, bringing it high in the air. He and Kammy Koopa break in to the castle through the window and using the power of the [[Star Rod (PM)|Star Rod]], defeats Mario. He then tosses Mario out of the shattered window. Mario lands in a small forest located on the outskirts of [[Goomba Village]]. [[Goomba]]s, being a proficient enemy in many of his quests, surprises Mario with their hospitality. Mario gives his many thanks and heads back to [[Toad Town]] via [[Goomba Road]], together with the Goomba's families eldest child, the young adventurer [[Goombario]].

====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====

Peach asked Mario to come to a land called [[Rogueport]] during the events of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. She found a [[Crystal Star Map|treasure map]] leading to powerful artifacts called [[Crystal Stars]]. By the time he got there, Peach had been kidnapped by a group known as the [[Secret Society of X-Nauts]]. They needed to use her as a vessel for the [[Shadow Queen]] so that the leader of the X-Nauts, [[Sir Grodus]], can use her power to aid him in world domination. Mario met an intelligent Goomba called [[Professor Frankly]]. He told Mario the history of Rogueport and revealed the secret of [[The Thousand-Year Door]].  

====''Super Paper Mario''====

Mario and Luigi were once again called into action in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Mario and Luigi sit in their house one day when they hear the news that Princess Peach has been kidnapped. The Mario Bros. rush to Bowser's Castle, thinking he has the princess, but he didn't. Later, a strange new enemy named [[Count Bleck]] shows up and kidnaps Luigi and Bowser. It also turns out Count Bleck has Princess Peach too.

===''Mario & Luigi'' series===

====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====

After Mario's vacation, Mario ventured with his brother Luigi through strange lands during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. An ambassador from the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] came to visit [[Princess Peach]]. However, the ambassador was actually a fake and was one of the most wanted criminals in the Beanbean Kingdom. [[Cackletta]] was this wicked impersonator who stole Princess Peach's voice during the visit. Toad came running to Mario's Pad warning him about Princess Peach's voice dilemma. As soon as Mario came out of his bathroom, he sped to the castle, dragging Luigi behind him. There they met Bowser, adding more to their troubles. Mario fought Bowser, but Peach spoke and interrupted their fight. As she spoke, explosives dropped from her mouth and shook up the castle. Bowser, outraged that another villain has stolen his spotlight, suggested that they go to the Beanbean Kingdom with his [[Koopa Cruiser]].

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====

Mario and his brother Luigi took a trip back in time during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. Mario and Luigi were at Princess Peach's Castle, watching Princess Peach take a trip to the past using Professor E. Gadd's [[Time Machine]] powered by the [[Cobalt Star]]. Toadsworth got overworried about the princess' return, and fainted. Mario therefore went over to Toadsworth's Room to get the [[Refreshroom]] and revived Toadsworth from his fainted state. However a few minutes later the Time Machine returned, but not with Princess Peach. A large green fungus called the [[Junior Shrooboid]] attacks Mario and Luigi. They managed to beat the monster. Afterwards, a [[Time Hole]] appeared in the center court of the castle.

====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====

Mario and Luigi appear again in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. A new disease, the blorbs, which make Toads grow to a giant size, has affected the Mushroom Kindgom citizens from [[Fawful]], who is selling Blorb Mushrooms. Mario and Luigi attend a meeting that is disrupted when Bowser barges in. Bowser then fights Mario. After defeated, Bowser receives a [[Vacuum Mushroom]] from [[Fawful]]. The mushroom makes Bowser inhale everything, including Mario, Luigi, Starlow, and the Princess.

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====

Mario, the famous superstar of the Mushroom Kingdom, gets his own toy company during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. Donkey Kong was watching television and saw an ad for the super-famous [[Mini Mario Toy]]s. Donkey went to all stores, but they were all sold out. Ever so furious and frustrated, Donkey Kong stole the Mini Mario Toys from the [[Mario Toy Company]] itself.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====

Mario's Mini Mario Toys were so successful that Mario opened a theme park for them during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. Mario is launching the opening of the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]] along with the new [[Mini Peach]], [[Mini Toad]] and [[Mini Donkey Kong]] toys. Pauline made an appearance, having the honor of cutting the premiere ribbon of the Super Mini Mario World Theme Park. Donkey Kong was immediately smitten with her. Donkey Kong ran up to her and presented her with a Mini Donkey Kong toy. She instead accepted Mario's Mini-Mario Toy and Donkey Kong was left heart broken. Donkey Kong kidnapped her and went up the elevator of the Mario Toy Company. Mario sent the small Mini Mario Toys after him and the march of the minis began.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''====

In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', the game's story begins when Mario and Pauline open the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]]. It shows a crowd of Toads and Donkey Kong in line to get in the theme park. As Donkey Kong reaches the front of the line, he discovers the tickets are sold out. Due to this, Donkey Kong bursts into anger, and grabs Pauline. As Donkey Kong runs for the elevator, Mario leaps to rescue Pauline, but ends up failing, and ripping the fringe of her dress. As Mario lies on the ground, a few Mini Marios come towards him, volunteering to help save Pauline.  

===''Mario & Sonic series''===

Mario also appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', where he is classified as an "All Around" character, and is well rounded in any event. He participates in a variety of Olympic events, such as swimming, track & field, and archery. He makes a return in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' as once again a all around type. During the Adventure Tour of the DS version, he joins forces with [[Sonic]] to save the Snow Spirits from Bowser and Dr. Eggman after they capture them to melt all the snow so they can make their own Winter Games. Some events in which Mario participates in ''Winter Games'' include Speed Skating, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboarding.

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==Physical Description and Traits==

Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the mid-'80s: with a limited number of pixels and colors, the programmers could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color; they did not have the space to give him a mouth; and they could not animate hair, so Mario got overalls, a [[mustache]], and a cap to bypass these problems. Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto has also stated when interviewed that Mario wears a cap because he finds it difficult to draw hair, the same reason Mario and Luigi have mustaches.

===Mario's Various Powerups===

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===Princess Peach===

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'''Princess Peach''' is shown to be Mario's close companion since childhood. Mario saves Peach quite often and she usually will bake him a cake or kiss him upon her rescue. Since Peach's debut appearance, the two have been largely speculated to be in a romantic relationship. This is confirmed in the official European ''Mario'' website, in which Peach is listed as Mario's girlfriend.

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|[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]<br>Arcade 1981

|align=left|''Known worldwide as Mr. Nintendo, Mario uses his incredible jumping ability to thwart the evil Bowser time after time. While he's best known as a hero, Mario has played many roles, including racer, doctor, golfer, and villain. His tastes have changed over 20 years of gaming; he long ago swapped the colors of his shirt and overalls.

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|Mario [Smash]<br>(Adventure)

|B: Fireball<br>Smash B: Cape

|align=left|''Mario is a character without any glaring weaknesses and plenty of strong attacks: he's even equipped with a Meteor Smash. He's a straightforward character who'll reflect the actual skills of the player. Mario's Cape will turn other characters in the opposite direction and can also reflect missile weapons.

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|Mario [Smash]<br>(All-Star)

|Up & B: Super Jump Punch<br>Down & B: Mario Tornado

|align=left|''Mass determines how easily a character can be sent flying, as well as a character's physical strength: Mario's mass is the standard upon which other Smash fighters are measured. His Super Jump Punch sends foes skyward in a shower of coins, while the Mario Tornado pulls in nearby foes, spins them silly, and scatters them every which way.

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|Paper Mario

|Paper Mario<br>2/01

|align=left|''The Star Rod: Bowser stole it, and Mario wants it back. Bowser vs. Mario is familiar for Mario afficionados, but Paper Mario is novel. What this game brings to the 3D polygon-filled gaming world is its art style: everything is wafer thin! What the visuals lack in realism, they more than make up for in unique artistry.  

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|Mario and Yoshi

|Super Mario World<br>8/91

|align=left|''Yoshi was first introduced in Super Mario World, and the sight of Mario riding the helpful character soon became an enduring image. Despite his Cape, Mario can't fly while astride Yoshi. The pair can make huge jumps and drift slowly back to earth, though. As a last resort, Mario could leap off Yoshi's back to safety.  

===''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]===

*'''Partner:''' [[Luigi]]

*'''Class:''' Middleweight

===''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''===

*'''Size:''' Medium

*Actual Bonuses

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|bio=''A 5-tool player who can hit, run, and pitch!''

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===''Super Paper Mario'' Catch Card===

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*'''Card Type:''' Rare

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|Mario

|'''NES''' [[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]<br>'''NES''' [[Super Mario Bros.]]

|align=left|A familiar overall-clad figure who is Nintendo's flagship character. His courage and jumping ability have seen him through countless adventures. He's a multitalented plumber with the knowledge of a physician, a top-notch golfer, and a veteran tennis umpire. Is his jumping prowess a boon from his girder-climbing days?

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|Mario Finale

|'''WII''' [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]

|align=left|Mario with a Smash Ball, unleashing his ultimate attack. The twin dragons of flame he releases wallop all characters in range. The flames spread up and down, so it's best to release them from the edge of the screen at an appropriate height. His flaming eyes are proof of his excitement for this explosive attack.

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|Striker Mario

|'''GCN''' [[Super Mario Strikers]]<br>'''WII''' [[Mario Strikers Charged]]

|align=left|A team captain in Super Mario Strikers, which features combat- style soccer that allows fighting and items. Mario proves to be a great all-around player, well balanced on offense and defense, and he wields a critical shot--the Mega Strike--that can chalk up a maximum of six goals! Mario is easily identified by the "M" marks on his spikes.

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|Paper Mario

|'''WII''' [[Super Paper Mario]]

|align=left|A legendary hero whose adventure unfolds when he sets out to rescue Princess Peach from the nefarious clutches of Count Bleck. He has the ability to flip the world from 2-D to 3-D and back again. If he grabs a Mega Star, he'll transform into a pixelated giant Mario. In this state, he's invulnerable and capable of stomping through enemies and obstacles with ease.

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|''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

|[Flame] - Resistance +19<br>'''Usable by:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser

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|''Super Mario Sunshine

|['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +13<br>'''Usable by:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser

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|''Mario Kart DS

|[Leg] - Attack +22<br>'''Usable by:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser

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|''Mario Superstar Baseball

|Carry Home-Run Bat

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|''Super Paper Mario

|[Electric] - Attack +20

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|''Super Mario Bros. 3

|Flinch Resistance +112

==Appearances outside of electronic media==

''See also: [[Merchandise]], [[Toys]], [[:Category:Publications|Publications]]''

Mario has been featured many times outside of the videogame, television, and film world. For instance, McDonalds released a chain of toys based on the popular Mario videogame ''[[Super Mario Bros 3]]'', as seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllOTcRXkGc here]. Mario [[List of Mario T-Shirts|T-shirts]], [[toys]] and alike have also been produced. Another prominent non-elctronic source where Mario is found is comics and cartoons. ''[[Super Mario Kun]]'', a currently running comic book series in Japan, has been running for more than 20 years. Mario also appeared as the best purchasable character in [[Nintendo Monopoly]]. Costing $400, he replaced the Boardwalk.

==Trivia==

*Mario's full name is referred to as "Mario Mario", as set forth by the ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie. This appears to apply to all continuities in the series, however, because Mario and Luigi are called the "Mario Bros." This is reinforced by the Prima Edition of the Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga Guide book, where, in the character section, Mario is referred to as Mario Mario and Luigi as Luigi Mario. Despite this, however, Nintendo has said that Mario and Luigi do not have last names.

*A Mario statue made out of wax stands in the [[Wikipedia:Hollywood Wax Museum|Hollywood Wax Museum]]. This is currently the only wax-statue of a video game character.