Goomba
- Not to be confused withGloomba,Goombo,Goompa, orGooma.
- This article is about the recurring enemies in theSuper Mario franchise. For other uses, seeGoomba (disambiguation).
- "Little Goomba" redirects here. For the miniature variant of this enemy, seeMini Goomba.
- "Kuribo" redirects here. For the character named "Kuribo" inMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, seeSockop. For the character in theDr. Mario manga, seeKuribō (KC Mario).
- “Our bodies may bestomped... But our will cannot be crushed! We will forge ahead!”
- —Goomba,Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Goombas, initially calledLittle Goombas,[1] are one of the major species of theSuper Mario franchise. Since their first game appearance inSuper Mario Bros., they have become the most iconic and common enemies in the entireSuper Mario franchise followed byKoopa Troopas, appearing in the vast majority of games. They are usually the first enemy the player encounters. They are small, brown, mushroom-like creatures with two feet, tan stem-like bodies, and no arms or legs. Goombas are weak and are not much of a threat to the player character, since a singlestomp (or any other physical attacks) usually defeats them, although a number of different Goomba variants have emerged that are usually stronger in some way, and even regular Goombas occasionally drop hints of being much stronger and more competent than their appearances suggest, as in the case ofCaptain Goomba.
The Goombas, as a collective race, used to be allied with theMushroom Kingdom. However, most of the Goombas turned traitorous and joinedBowser's Minions. SinceSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, however, Goombas not allied withBowser have appeared. Some non-hostile Goombas, such as the inhabitants ofGoomba Village, live in the Mushroom Kingdom, while others simply reside in other locations such asMonstro Town andRogueport.
Creation[edit]
The Goomba was the last enemy created during the development process ofSuper Mario Bros. despite being the first encountered. During development, the only basic enemy was the Koopa Troopa. However, playtesters had stated that the Koopa Troopa was too tricky of an enemy to have as the first one. Using this, the developers decided to create an enemy that could be defeated with just a single stomp. The Goomba itself was created with the appearance of ashiitake mushroom. Since the enemy was created toward the end of the development cycle, there was only enough space for one more enemy sprite. Therefore, to give the enemy a walking animation, the developers designed the sprite such that it could be flipped, making the Goomba appear to be walking.[2]
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Bros. /Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels[edit]
Little Goombas are the most common enemy inSuper Mario Bros. and appear in most athletic and underground levels. They are not as common inSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels but generally appear in groups of either three or four. Little Goombas can be defeated by eitherjumping on them, shooting afireball at one, aKoopa Shell, hitting below a block it is on top or, or from theinvincibility effects of theStarman. Little Goombas flip between two sprites, giving them the appearance of walking. Little Goombas are the only enemies with two defeat sprites, one showing it flattened from a stomp and the other flipping it upside-down.
Due to the limited color palette of theFamily Computer andNES, Little Goombas in underground levels are colored teal, and in castle levels, they are colored gray; in theSuper Mario All-Stars version, the Goombas in castle levels are grayish brown. Goombas share a palette withBloobers, put into effect inSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels in that the Goombas in the underwater stages are gray with black eyebrows.
All Little Goombas are replaced withBuzzy Beetles in theHard Mode ofSuper Mario Bros. Similarly, the Goombas inWorld A throughWorld D in theSuper Mario All-Stars version ofSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels are replaced with Buzzy Beetles. InAll Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros., all Goombas are replaced withOkaP, but otherwise still act the same. Little Goombas were added in place ofKoopa Troopas andBuzzy Beetles on the staircases ofWorld 3-1,World 4-2, andWorld 7-1 inVS. Super Mario Bros., making it impossible to perform the 1-up trick.
A Little Goomba is revealed to be thefake Bowser ofWorld 1-4 inSuper Mario Bros. if one throws several fireballs at him. The original homeland of Little Goombas is stated to be in the Mushroom Kingdom, which they share with themushroom retainers, which they later betrayed to join theTurtle Empire.[1]
Super Mario Bros. Special[edit]
Little Goombas reappear inSuper Mario Bros. Special with the same sprites and functionality asSuper Mario Bros., but are only colored red, regardless of stage. In the Sharp X1 version, their eyes and body are white with red shoes. In the PC-8801 version, their eyes and body are yellow with black shoes. Little Goombas can be defeated in the same ways asSuper Mario Bros., but also with ahammer.
A Little Goomba also appears on thegame's back coverMedia:SMBS Back Cover Sharp X1.png, with the same design as promotional artwork forSuper Mario Bros. This is the first time a Goomba's mouth is open, and the only time it is white instead of black.
Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Goombas, also referred to as Little Goombas,[3] return inSuper Mario Bros. 3. They were given different sprites, now depicting them with mouths, which became standard in subsequent games. They appear in everyworld exceptDark Land. Goombas received variants in this game, including the wingedPara-Goombas, the largerGrand Goombas,Kuribo's Goombas that hop around on ashoe, and the very smallMicro-Goombas, which come in two variants: Mugger Micro-Goombas, which are dropped by brown Para-Goombas, andPile Driver Micro-Goombas, which hide inbricks.
As withSuper Mario Bros., Goombas come in three different colors. The most common are brown with a black outline, which appear in all above-ground levels. In caves, they are also brown, but with a blue outline to stand out from black backgrounds. There are also red Goombas, appearing only after forcing a red Para-Goomba to lose its wings. In theSNES remake, all Goombas are brown with a black outline, except for red Para-Goombas without wings.
Goombas use the same sprites fromSuper Mario All-Stars in theGame Boy Advance remake, where they areWorld-e's most common enemy, appearing 77 times. Thefake Bowser inClassic World 1-4 is also revealed to be a Goomba when defeated by fireballs, while all varieties fromSuper Mario Bros 3 also return. Goombas are in the backgrounds of severalLevel Cards in Japan, while Para-Goombas are shown more prominently on theFrog Suit and tripleSuper Mushrooms cards.
Super Mario Land[edit]
- Main article:Goombo
While normal Goombas do not appear inSuper Mario Land, they are replaced by their behaviorally identical and visually similar relativesGoombos.
Super Mario World[edit]
- Main article:Galoomba
Normal Goombaswere originally going to appear inSuper Mario World, with a similar look toSuper Mario Bros. 3.[4] This was changed to adesign with green shoesMedia:SMW EarlyMaskKoopa.png and, finally, a differentGoomba species, later renamed "Galoombas". These chestnut-shaped Goombas are rounder than the traditional, mushroom-shaped Goombas and cannot be defeated in a single jump; stomping on them flips them into an immobile state, where they can be picked up and thrown at other enemies.
Para-Goombas were also planned forSuper Mario World, but were replaced with the same different species as normal Goombas, but with wings. It was later renamed the "Paragaloomba". A creature resembling aMicro-Goomba was also found in the game's source code.
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins[edit]
Goombas, along with Para-Goombas, made their handheld debut inSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. A few more varieties were added, including theBoo-likeGhost Goombas in thePumpkin Zone, the underwaterAqua Goombas in theTurtle Zone, and the maskedMasked Ghoul, revealed to be a Goomba in theKodansha adaptation.
Super Mario 64 /Super Mario 64 DS[edit]
Goombas appear inSuper Mario 64, commonly in groups of two or three, as well as the behaviorally identicalGrand Goombas andGoombettes. They move around a small area in a circular motion and charge at Mario upon spotting him. Goombas take away one unit of Mario'shealth, or a fraction and a half if Mario does not have hiscap on. Either a stomp,punch,kick, or a thrown object can defeat a Goomba, which then drops behind aYellow Coin.
Super Mario 64 DS changed the role of Goombas a bit. Some Goombas wear Mario's cap,Luigi's cap, orWario's cap and can be defeated to have the player character wear itscap. Goombas can be eaten byYoshi. Some Goombas have aSilver Star during suchmissions and drops it when defeated. Goombas also helpGoomboss during his fight inGoomboss Battle.
New Super Mario Bros.[edit]
Goombas return inNew Super Mario Bros., as well asParagoombas andMini Goombas. They are one of the only enemies represented by pre-rendered two-dimensional sprites instead of models. There is also theBoss Goomba inWorld 4-Castle, which conversely uses a full 3D model.
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
The Goombas ofSuper Mario Galaxy and itsNintendo Switchport are based on their appearance inSuper Mario 64, charging at the player character to attack and dropping acoin upon defeat, excluding those on the Yoshi planet inSpace Junk Galaxy.[5] A Goomba can be stunned, either from beingspun into or being hit by aStar Bit to knock it upside-down and then defeat it. Goombas are sometimes revealed from objects such ascrystals andcrates.
Micro Goombas and a singleGrand Goomba appear, in addition to the game adding more Goomba variations, includingElectrogoombas,Goombeetles, andPumpkinhead Goombas appear inGhostly Galaxy. The normal Goombas are the most recurring enemies, appearing in 18 of the 42galaxies; the only harmful entity of any sort to be more common are theblack holes.
Goombas appear in the following list of galaxies and missions. If no mission is stated, Goombas appear during all missions:
- Gateway Galaxy
- Good Egg Galaxy
- Space Junk Galaxy
- Rolling Green Galaxy
- Battlerock Galaxy ("Topmaniac and the Topman Tribe")
- Hurry-Scurry Galaxy
- Beach Bowl Galaxy ("The Secret Undersea Cavern", "Wall Jumping up Waterfalls")
- Buoy Base Galaxy
- Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada
- Gusty Garden Galaxy ("Bunnies in the Wind", "The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows", "Gusty Garden's Gravity Scramble", "Purple Coins on the Puzzle Cube")
- Freezeflame Galaxy ("The Frozen Peak of Baron Brrr", "Freezeflame's Blistering Core", "Conquering the Summit")
- Dusty Dune Galaxy ("Soaring on the Desert Winds")
- Bowser's Dark Matter Plant
- Deep Dark Galaxy ("The Underground Ghost Ship", "Bubble Blastoff", "Boo in a Box")
- Dreadnought Galaxy ("Infiltrating the Dreadnought")
- Rolling Gizmo Galaxy
New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]
Goombas reappear inNew Super Mario Bros. Wii. They function identically toNew Super Mario Bros. but their role is slightly different. Eight Goombas are sometimes foughtEnemy Course ofWorld 1. The game adds theHefty Goomba variety, which can be stomped to divide it into two Goombas. ReturningGiant Goombas can be split into two Hefty Goombas when stomped. There are Goombas inside spiked chestnuts namedPrickly Goombas. In the battle againstMagikoopa, hismagic can turn platforms into Goombas, among other enemies. There is also a single Goomba in the true final battle inBowser's Castle.
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Goombas are enemies inSuper Mario Galaxy 2 and its Nintendo Switchport. They are the same as inSuper Mario Galaxy, besides turning around if the player character is nearby. If aChance Cube lands on aBowser emblem, it becomes a Goomba. "C'mere, Goomba" ofBoulder Bowl Galaxy involves delivering a Goomba to agold Gearmo. Mini Goombas, Giant Goombas, Goombeetles, Jack O'Goombas, Octoombas (renamed from Electrogoombas), and Paragoombas all return, andBig Paragoombas appear for the first time.
Goombas appear in the following list of galaxies and missions. If no mission is stated, Goombas appear during all missions:
- Sky Station Galaxy ("Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum", "Peewee Piranha's Speed Run")
- Yoshi Star Galaxy ("Spiny Control")
- Spin-Dig Galaxy ("Digga-Leg's Planet", "Silver Stars Down Deep")
- Fluffy Bluff Galaxy ("The Chimp's Stomp Challenge")
- Flip-Swap Galaxy ("Think Before You Shake")
- Rightside Down Galaxy
- Boulder Bowl Galaxy ("Rock and Rollodillo", "C'mere, Goomba")
- Cosmic Cove Galaxy ("Exploring the Cosmic Cavern")
- Honeybloom Galaxy
- Tall Trunk Galaxy ("The Flotacious Blimp Fruit", "Tall Trunk's Big Slide")
- Cloudy Court Galaxy ("Head in the Clouds", "Silver Stars in the Purple Pond")
- Freezy Flake Galaxy
- Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy
- Beat Block Galaxy
- Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet
- Throwback Galaxy
- Slimy Spring Galaxy ("The Deep Shell Well")
Super Mario 3D Land[edit]
The Goombas ofSuper Mario 3D Land behave similarly as inSuper Mario 64 andSuper Mario Galaxy, charging at the player upon seeing him.Tail Goombas, a stack of multiple Goombas namedGoomba Towers, andGoomba boards all appear for the first time. Additionally, inWorld 1-
Castle, one Goomba takes on the form of aTail Bowser. Agold version of the Tail Goomba was being considered before being scrapped during the game's development.
New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]
Goombas return inNew Super Mario Bros. 2, retaining their design and behavior fromNew Super Mario Bros. Wii. Besides Goomba Towers, the game addsGold Goombas, worth five coins, and the skeletalBone Goombas. There are also blue Goombas in theWorld Flower andWorld 6Ghost Houses and in theSuper Mario Bros. World 1-2 remake area of theGold Classics Pack.
New Super Mario Bros. U /New Super Luigi U /New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]
Goombas reappear inNew Super Mario Bros. U,New Super Luigi U, andNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe withHefty Goombas andPrickly Goombas; in theNew Super Mario Bros. U campaign only,Big Goombas also make a return. Goombas retain their design fromNew Super Mario Bros. Wii, but they now jump at every vocal riff in the background music. Another variety was added,Goombrats, which have black stems on their head. There are also balloon-bound Goombas in only one course—theSparkling Waters courseSkyward Stalk, where they behave like theParachute Galoombas ofSuper Mario World except they float from the opposite direction. When the balloon pops, they become regular Goombas.
Super Mario 3D World /Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
Goombas return inSuper Mario 3D World andits port, along with Mini Goombas and Galoombas. The game addsCat Goombas, with an appearance and abilities based around theCat form;Skating Goombas, which rideIce Skates, andInnertube Goombas, which are in spiked floaties. The player character can wear aGoomba Mask as a disguise around Goombas.
InBowser's Fury, Goombas also have a cat variety, although more for aesthetic because they behave like regular Goombas instead.
Super Mario Maker /Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
Goombas appear inSuper Mario Maker,its port as placeable enemies, acting like they do in the side-scrolling games, other than the added ability to swim underwater and move quickly afterMario. Like most other enemies, Goombas can be stacked, which in this case forms aGoomba Tower.Paragoombas also return, and can be created by draggingWings onto a Goomba. Both Goombas and Paragoombas can be enlarged with the use of theSuper Mushroom, becomingBig Goombas andBig Paragoombas, respectively. TheGoomba's Shoe also returns fromSuper Mario Bros. 3. Goombas are available in every style exceptSuper Mario World, which replaces them withGaloombas. Goombas do not have palette changes in underground or castle areas like inSuper Mario Bros.
In the orginalSuper Mario Maker only, there is also a Goombacostume in theSuper Mario Bros. style, turning Mario into a red Goomba.
Super Mario Run[edit]
Goombas are fairly common enemies inSuper Mario Run, appearing in a handful of levels. They behave the same as in regular 2DSuper Mario platformers and are one of the few enemies that the player canvault over. However, when the player taps the screen while vaulting over a Goomba, they can perform avaulting jump, thus stomping on it, allowing them to jump higher.
Super Mario Odyssey[edit]
Goombas are enemies inSuper Mario Odyssey, retaining their behavior from prior 3DSuper Mario games.Goomba Towers are also present. Some areas of the game initially populated byMini Goomba have normal Goombas appear instead after clearing certainmissions. TheGoomba Woods in theMushroom Kingdom is named after Goombas, and contains a number of them.Paragoombas are in the game, but they are never in places where they can interact with Goombas.
Goombas can becaptured, meaning hitting them withCappy captures them instead of defeating them. A captured Goomba is specifically known as aCappy Goomba. As a Goomba, Mario candash by moving while holding
or
. Goombas do not jump as high as Mario, but the player can shake their controller to make a Goomba do a High Jump where it twirls while rising. Goombas do not slip onice, and this trait persists while they are captured. A pink female Goomba namedGoombette appears in a number of kingdoms. She gives Mario aPower Moon only if he walks up to her as a Goomba, fleeing if Mario approaches in any other way and respawning after Mario leaves the vicinity. In the Mushroom Kingdom, a Toad near the Goomba Woods is afraid of Goombas, and approaching them as a Goomba makes them run away. This opens the path into a tiny cave containing the "Toad Defender" Power Moon.
The most important ability a captured Goomba has is that it can jump atop other Goombas to form a Goomba Tower. A Goomba Tower has all of the same properties of a Goomba, but forming tall Goomba Towers allows Mario to reach items that are high in the air, and releasing a tall Goomba Tower allows Mario to reach high platforms. Captured Goomba Towers are the only characters capable of activatingGoomba buttons, and only if the number of Goombas in the tower matches or exceeds the number listed on the button. Goombette is usually positioned on high ledges, such that the player has to form a Goomba Tower to reach her as a Goomba. These elements mean that areas with Goombas often revolve around using them to form a Goomba Tower for a task.
Yoofoe is a large enemy that flies and drops Goombas. The primary means of damaging it is to use the Goombas to form a Goomba Tower tall enough that Mario can release the Goombas to stomp the Yoofoe. Doing so will cause the Yoofoe to destroy all the Goombas in the arena, so Mario has to assemble a second Goomba Tower to stomp it a second time to defeat it. All the while, Yoofoe moves around the arena and attacks. TheSpike Balls it drops defeat non-captured Goombas, making it harder to find Goombas for a Goomba Tower. The blades sticking out from a Youfoe threaten to damage tall Goomba Towers.
Most kingdoms, excluding theCloud Kingdom, theMushroom Kingdom, and theDarker Side, feature Goombas wearing different headgear. Mario's stomp ignores the hat, but hitting a Goomba with a hat with Cappy only removes the hat. This means a second attack from Cappy is required to capture them. If Mario is already a Goomba and lands on a Goomba with a hat to add it to a Goomba Tower, the hat of the second Goomba pops off instantly. The following is a list of costumed Goombas that appear throughout the game.
- In theSand Kingdom, they wear sombreros and are calledsombrero Goombas.[6]:4:21
- In theLake Kingdom, they wear bridal veils and are calledbridal Goombas.[6]:11:12
- In theWooded Kingdom, they wear explorer hats and are calledexplorer Goombas.[6]:10:02
- In theMetro Kingdom, they wear yellow construction helmets.
- In theSeaside Kingdom, they wear pirate hats and are calledpirate Goombas.[6]:7:56
- In theSnow Kingdom, they wearSanta hats and are calledsanta Goombas.[6]:6:23
- In theLuncheon Kingdom, they wear chef hats.
- In theBowser's Kingdom, they wear conical hats.
Some areas inside walls accessed using8-bit pipes contain8-bit Goombas[6]:3:06, who look and act the same as Goombas inSuper Mario Bros. save for dropping a coin when defeated. The player cannot throw Cappy while under the effect of an 8-bit pipe, so 8-bit Goombas cannot be captured.
Once Princess Peach returns to the Mushroom Kingdom and invites people from other kingdoms to the Mushroom Kingdom, there are twoVolbonans in the Mushroom Kingdom debating whether Goombas are mushrooms or acorns.
Super Mario Maker 2[edit]
Goombas reappear inSuper Mario Maker 2 as placeable enemies, acting like they do in its predecessor. This time, they also chase the player character in theSuper Mario 3D World style added, where they can also haveparachutes applied to them in any style, giving them a behavior similar toParachute Galoombas. Likewise, a Goomba relative known asGoombuds were introduced, serving as theSuper Mario World counterpart of Goombrat with the durability of a Galoomba.
Super Mario Bros. 35[edit]
Goombas return inSuper Mario Bros. 35 with the same role and design asSuper Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]
Goombas reappear as recurring enemies inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, alongside several variants includingGoombrats,Big Goombas,Hefty Goombas,Hefty Goombrats, andBone Goombas. They function largely the same as in previous 2D games, though in this game they will visually react to their surroundings. They will shift their eyes to look at a player if one is in front of them, and they visibly panic if they notice potential threats, including player-thrownfireballs, kicked shells,Gnawshers, andMaw-Maws. They will also make a biting pose when they damage a player, a reference to how Goombas inSuper Mario Bros. were originally intended to attack the player by biting them.[7]
A few levels feature Goombas that are asleep on the ground. These Goombas will wake up when something is right in front of them or if the Goomba is touched by the player. Players touching these Goombas will not take damage, but instead knock the Goomba back, though it is able to deal damage again after waking up. In levels where Goombas can be trapped in one-block wide areas (best demonstrated onPokipede Pass) they will stop pacing back and forth and instead watch the player character from their hole. Goombas are affected by theWonder Flower inSproings in the Twilight Forest, which causes them to stretch beyond their normal size, and theWonder Flower effect inMaw-Maw Mouthful andPetal Isles Special Way of the Goomba turns the playersinto Goombas.
Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen![edit]
In the Japanese anime movieSuper Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!, two Goombas, who work for Bowser, appear throughout the film, attempting to halt Mario, Luigi, andKibidango in their search for Princess Peach.
These two Goombas first appear shortly after Mario and Luigi start their quest and follow the Mario Bros. to a camp they have set up for a night's rest. Luigi, however, has grown hungry and is unable to sleep. The Goombas then trick Luigi by saying they knew where to find delicious mushrooms, and Luigi, desperate for food, follows them into a small clearing filled with strange, emotion-inducing mushrooms. Luigi (and Mario, who eventually finds his brother in the mushroom field) is eventually kidnapped by acolossal-sized Paratroopa.
The Goombas next appear right after Mario and Luigi have collected theSuper Mushroom and have come to a fork in the road. Here the Goombas decide to give Mario and Luigi false directions and lead the brothers to aPiranha Plant-filled area.
The Goombas are seen next in a cave-like area where they leave a trail ofcoins for the Mario Bros. Mario and Luigi follow this trail and end up in a larger cave, although the Goombas roll a rock up against the entrance of this cave, locking the Mario Bros. within it.
One of the Goombas' last efforts in the film comes when Mario and Luigi have reachedBowser's Castle. They activate a complex platform system over lava (with the inclusion ofPodoboos), explaining that Mario has to jump over it to escape. Unlike other depictions throughout the series, the Goombas grow small arms resembling mushroom spores in order to operate the system's controls. Their plans are foiled, though, when Luigi (who is at the time mining for coins) accidentally causes a huge flood through the castle, putting out the lava and safely carrying the Mario Brothers on. It is unknown what happens to the Goombas after the castle falls apart.
DIC cartoons[edit]
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show![edit]
- “All right, all right, all right! Listen up, all you groovy Goombas, and give a big hand to a great new band, the Toadstool Trio!”
- —Goomba, "Elvin Lives"
InThe Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Goombas are depicted as being weak soldiers in King Koopa's army. Compared to other enemies in the show, they accurately resemble the physical depiction of Goombas from the video games. The only episode ofThe Super Mario Bros. Super Show! where a Goomba has a speaking role is "Elvin Lives." Goombas change aliases depending on the plot, appearing as bikers, pirates, and zombies.
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
The continuation of the original cartoon series,The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, retains Goombas and their status as weak yet loyal soldiers. Their winged variant,Paragoombas, appears more often.
Super Mario Bros. (film)[edit]
Goombas appear in the live-actionSuper Mario Bros. movie. In it, they are portrayed as citizens ofDinohattan who have been de-evolved into slightly dim-witted but loyal members of President Koopa's army. They are properly introduced whenToad's character is arrested and sentenced to become a Goomba for singing Anti-Koopa songs. President Koopa showcases his abilities to de-evolve Dinohattanites with hisDevo Chamber machine to Mario and Luigi, when Toad is turned into a Goomba. Mario and Luigi, enraged after having witnessed Toad's fate, push Koopa into the machine and attempt to de-evolve him before escaping out of the Devo Chamber.
Throughout the film, Goombas appear as low-intelligence cronies responding to Koopa's commands. The kidnapped Brooklyn women, which includesAngelica,Daniella andDaisy, are held in a part ofKoopa's Tower called "Goomba Barracks" for the majority of the film. It is implied that the Goombas in Koopa's Tower are permanent residents of the Goomba Barracks, as shown when Mario and Luigi escape from said tower, and they take one of the mattresses the Goombas sleep on to do so.
Various Goombas were later outfitted withDevolution Guns in preparation of invadingEarth. The Goombas, however, often had a weakness for dancing; Mario and Luigi discover this when they are hiding in an elevator that they occupy. Mario and Luigi begin rocking the Goombas back and forth to the elevator music playing to distract them. The Goombas apparently started dancing some time afterwards, as Sergeant Simon tried to warn Koopa via Walkie Talkie about them dancing again while Koopa was trying to gloat to the Mario Bros. about trapping them. They begin to take a liking to dancing as evidenced by Toad later exploiting this to prevent the Goombas from following Koopa's order to shoot Mario after the dimensions become separated once again. After Koopa is successfully defeated, Goombas can be seen dancing in couples in Koopa Square.
Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami[edit]
TheSuper Mario Bros. film received a simplified manga adaptation titledSuper Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami. Goombas reprise their role as being lackeys of Koopa, that he creates by zapping citizens using his Devolution Gun. They are first introduced when an enraged Koopa is informed by Spike and Iggy that they did not successfully bring him back themeteorite piece. He zaps the two, de-evolving them into Goombas.
Koopa proceeds to take to the streets of his kingdom, dragging Daisy along, and holding a megaphone on the other hand. He is lead by a Goomba driving a car, and a large crowd of Goombas following him, as he demands that Mario and Luigi turn over the meteorite piece over to him. After Koopa is hit with anexploding mushroom, he demands from his Goombas that they cleanse him off the fungus residue left behind by the blast. When the dimensions are briefly merged by the Goomba-fied Spike and Iggy, the Goombas begin de-evolving humans into chimpanzees.
Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up[edit]
Goombas are literal computer "bugs" in the Computer Programmer career page ofSuper Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up.
Yoshi[edit]
Goombas are one of the six falling objects inYoshi, using the same sprite as inSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. They are called "Little" Goombas in the instruction booklet,[8][9] for the first time sinceSuper Mario Bros., but not in the North American television commercial[10] or on the back cover.
Mario Ice Capades[edit]
Goombas appear inMario Ice Capades as minions ofKing Koopa. In the end, the Mario Bros. defeat them as well as their leader.
Mario and the Incredible Rescue[edit]
"Little Goombas" appear in the third chapter ofMario and the Incredible Rescue. Three attack Mario, Luigi, and Toad inKero Sewers at first, but more appear soon after, forcing the trio to retreat.
Super Mario Bros. (Valiant Comics)[edit]
Goombas appear in several issues ofSuper Mario Bros. comics, though they are scarcely seen, having seemingly been pushed aside byShyguys as the main troops of King Koopa's army.
Club Nintendo[edit]
Goombas make a minor appearance in the GermanClub Nintendo comics. Two of them are seen in the story "Super Mario: Erholung? Nein, danke!" on the island ofKoopabiza. They, along with many other people and creatures, try to get to the beach. One of them is wearing a swimming ring. Also, theGumba Royal Hotel on Koopabiza is named after the German spelling of the Goomba species.
Super Mario Adventures[edit]
InSuper Mario Adventures, one ordinary Goomba makes a minor cameo among theSuper Mario World creatures sent to attackPrincess Toadstool's Palace.
Super Mario-kun[edit]
InSuper Mario-kun, Goombas make several appearances, while not being in every volume.
Nintendo Adventure Books[edit]
Goombas appear in several of theNintendo Adventure Books, starting withLeaping Lizards, where a pair appear to attack Luigi when he first arrives in the Mushroom Kingdom, only to be sent running after being stomped. Some later scurry out of the way as the heroes head to Mushroom Palace, and several are also among the crowds at the International Mushroom Games held three weeks later.
Luigi fights off several Goombas on his way toWendy O. Koopa's secret camp in the Magma Pits inKoopa Capers, and a Goomba scientist namedDr. Sporis von Fungenstein appears as the main antagonist inDoors to Doom.
Some Goombas shrunken byMagikoopa are sent into Yoshi's body after Mario inUnjust Desserts; if Mario smashes aYellow Shell while inside Yoshi, it causes tremors that cause some Goombas and assorted other shrunken enemies to go careening around the dinosaur's innards.
Hotel Mario[edit]
Goombas are fought in variousKoopa hotels inHotel Mario. They walk slowly to doors that have been closed by Mario to reopen them.Flying Goombas also return, and two unique varieties were added,Bellhop Goombas andRhinestone Goombas.
Yoshi's Island series[edit]
In theYoshi's Island series, Goombas first appear inSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, then in itsGame Boy Advance version, and inYoshi's New Island. Goombas aimlessly walk in one direction, like in theSuper Mario series. However, a Goomba can jump off a ledge, but before doing so, they become idle briefly while wiggling their eyebrows. More noticeably,stomping on a Goomba flattens it but does not defeat it. A flattened Goomba can still walk and damage Yoshi on contact, but can also carry Yoshi if he stands on them. After some time, the Goomba "pops" back into shape. InYoshi's New Island, while a Goomba is flattened, it does not jump off a ledge and cannot damage Yoshi. They also always revert to their standard shape immediately after turning around. Goombas can be defeated with anegg or enemy toss, aGround Pound attack, or by eating and turning them into eggs.
In all three appearances, Goombas only appear in onelevel, much unlike their appearances in theSuper Mario series. InSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Goombas only appear inGO! GO! MARIO!!, while inYoshi's New Island, they only appear inSpin-Lift Drift. In the latter game, Goombas are often encountered in chains of enemies and can be defeated withKoopa Shells to gain a combo and extra lives.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]
- “Sorry about going AWOL onyou. I ran away because I was scared to fightSmithy.”
- —Goomhilde,Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Goombas are one among the weaker enemies inSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and itsremake, but not as much as theTerrapin. Several Goombas are found onMushroom Way, whereToad is kidnapped on his way to theMushroom Kingdom, as well as inBandit's Way,Pipe Vault, andBooster Pass. Goombas attack enemies by either biting or shooting sharp thorns to cause 50% more damage than usual. ATimed Hit can often destroy a Goomba quickly. Goombas are often fought alongside other enemies, even other Goombas, in groups of two or three. When defeated, Goombas often yieldHP MAX! Flowers to Mario and his party. The game adds the more powerfulPro Goombas, which appear inBowser's Keep.
There are Goombas featured as regular non-playable characters inMonstro Town. There are also Goombas at theMidas River, where they are trying to fish.
Following the Smithy Gang exiling Bowser from his castle, one of his regrouped factions are Goombas lead byGoomhilde, many of which abandon him byMoleville, and then all of them atBooster Tower. Bowser later finds the head of the faction, Goomhilde, in Monstro Town, where she is assisted by her three "little ones," theTriplets.Goo is one of the Goombas part ofDr. Topper's puzzles. After Bowser has retaken his castle, Goombas and his other minions help him rebuild it.
Mario Net Quest[edit]
A Goomba, misspelled "Goombah" on the "How to Play" screen, is one of the floor obstacles inMario Net Quest, and should the player click one, they lose 1,000 points.
Mario Party series[edit]
Goombas are a common sight in the variousMario Party titles. Often, they appear in the background of minigames or they host minigames themselves. Goombas get their biggest roles inMario Party 4, where one is one of the hosts, and inSuper Mario Party, where one is a playable character.
Mario Party[edit]
AtPeach's Birthday Cake inMario Party, a Goomba forces the player to pay 10 coins, or all if they do not have enough, to play the Flower Lottery. Three of the seeds depict Toad's face, while the "lucky" one depicts Bowser, and getting it forces the player to proceed to Bowser's cake.
A Goomba is a possible shape to drill inCrazy Cutter.
Mario Party 2[edit]
- “Ten-hut! It's time for a Battle Mini-Game! First, let's decide how many coins to take.”
- —Goomba,Mario Party 2
Every duel and battle minigame inMario Party 2 is hosted by a Goomba, who descends from a parachute whenever the event upon initiating the event. After the minigame, the winner and runner-up players are rewarded coins, as well as an additional coin to a randomly selected player if the total number of wagered coins is not divisible by ten. There is also a Goomba in the tail of an airplane atMystery Land, and every board features a Goomba-shaped house outside the main area.
Mario Party 3[edit]
Goombas host Duel and Battle Minigames inMario Party 3, like its predecessor. A Goomba is Luigi's default partner in Duel mode, with an Attack value of 2, an HP of 1, and 2 coins per turn as a salary; herein, Goombas jump into the air and kick to attack. A few minigames feature Goombas:Curtain Call, where the player has to memorize them and the order of other enemies;Slot Synch, where a Goomba icon equals a point; andGame Guy's Roulette, where a Goomba icon is in four of the slots and features a coin multiplier of 8.
Mario Party 4[edit]
- “So, hey, I had all this space, and I made it into a casino! Pretty high-class, no?”
- —Goomba,Mario Party 4
InMario Party 4, Goomba hosts bothGoomba's Greedy Gala and the mini-game room, as one of theParty Cube hosts, along withToad,Boo,Shy Guy andKoopa Troopa. Other than the pink top hat, vest, and tie he wears, this Goomba established the current design for Goombas in general.
As shown in the game's end credits, Goomba appeared to be a generic member of his species until he, along with Toad, Shy Guy, Boo and Koopa Troopa, came across a blank cube emerging from aWarp Pipe. The five decorate the cube with drawings of themselves and dress in costumes to host a party forMario and his friends. The five send the invitation to him with aLakitu before appearing before the gang in the Party Cube during the game's opening.
During the game's story, Goomba, as well as the other hosts, are celebrating the player's birthday and promises a gift if they beat their boards. However, when the player beats the board, Goomba reveals that the player must beat him in a mini-game before claiming their gift. When defeated, Goomba rewards the player the present.
According to the Prima guide forMario Party 4, Goomba used the idea of a party in order to gain the money one would get from birthdays. This led to the casino theme of his board. As such, Goomba can be seen as a rather shifty character and, as his board name further implies, he is greedy and values money. This trait is also shown through the various Goombas working the events of the board, with the Goomba working the giant wheel in the board's center asking for coins to improve the player's odds of reaching the Star.
Other Goombas appear in a few minigames:Long Claw of the Law, as an outlaw;GOOOOOOOAL!!, as the audience;Goomba's Chip Flip, as the player's opponent; andBeach Volley Folly, as the referee.
Mario Party 5[edit]
Goombas appear throughoutMario Party 5. Two of the engines inSuper Duel Mode are themed after Goomba, the Goomba Engine and the Goomba-Trio Engine, and there are also the Goomba Tires. One is part of theGoomba Capsule, which swaps coins with a random opponent. Goombas appear in several minigames:Hotel Goomba, as obstacles to punch out of the way;Triple Jump, where one is at the 90-feet/30-metres marker;Mathletes, where one is the host;Quilt for Speed, where each side controls a mechanical Goomba;Clock Stoppers, possibly appearing when the team matches the clock hands;Mario Can-Can, as one of the contents;Panic Pinball, where they begin the slots when hit; and inBeach Volleyball as the referee. Goombas also appear in the background of Matheletes,Will Flower,Fight Cards, andRandom Ride.
Mario Party 6[edit]
A Goomba returns inMario Party 6 as part of theGoomba Orb, now determining the number of coins to give, as well as in the background ofThirsty Gulch. Goombas appear in several minigames:Odd Card Out, within the crowd and as one of the pairs;Freeze Frame, where each player tries to capture a picture with the most of them;Trap Ease Artist, where players catch Goombas and theirgold variety;Word Herd, where the solo player tries to lead them away from the team players;Control Shtick, hosted by two of them; andLab Brats, where there is one to rescue.
Mario Party Advance[edit]
- “Howdy! I'm Goomba! Here's the scoop!”
- —Goomba,Mario Party Advance
There is a Goomba character inMario Party Advance who lives in theGoomba House and likes dancing.[11] He informs the player about theMinigames andGaddgets scattered aroundShroom City. Goomba gives the player an errand to get him aticket from theTrain Station and gives them theEgg Roll Gaddget as a reward for doing so.
Goombas are among the species to guide inFloor It!, and one is the referee inVolleybomb.
Mario Party 7[edit]
Goombas host certain board events inMario Party 7, specifically inPyramid Park (Desert Goombas) andBowser's Enchanted Inferno! (Steel Goombas). Goombas also appear in some minigames:Big Dripper, where bees chase them;Clock Watchers, as the host;Cardinal Rule, as a type of card;Royal Rumpus, as species to ground-pound along with the faster gold variety; andSpin Off, as one of the pictures to match. They are also in the background of the minigamesKart Wheeled,Dart Attack,Weight for It, andLight Speed.
Mario Party 8[edit]
Goombas are featured in theGoomba's Booty Boardwalk board ofMario Party 8, where aGrand Goomba namedCaptain Goomba is the goal, while other Goombas such aspirate Goombas either hinder or assist the player. Goombas appear in some minigames:Paint Misbehavin', where teams shoot paint at them;Lob to Rob, where pictures of them subtract points;Settle It in Court, helping the player score;Moped Mayhem, as a racer; andSpecter Inspector, to rescue. Goombas are in the background ofChump Rope,Swing Kings,Blazing Lassos, andFruit Picker.
Mario Party DS[edit]
Goombas are part of several minigames inMario Party DS. Their largest role is inGoomba Wrangler, where players try to circle the most brown Goombas andGolden Goombas throughout. They are similarly prominent inCall of the Goomba, where players try to lure the most Goombas as they crank the tune of theSuper Mario Bros. "Ground BGM".Soccer Survival features a Goomba kicking soccer balls for players to avoid throughout, andShorty Scorers similarly features wooden Goombas as the goalkeepers. A Goomba is one of the plushes to avoid inPlush Crush. A Goomba may appear as the drawing for both teams to trace inDouble Vision.
Mario Party 9[edit]
Goombas are the feature of some minigames inMario Party 9:Goomba Bowling, where they subtitute the bowling pins;Goomba Spotting, where players try to count the exact number of them; andGoomba Village, where players guess whichToad House has the most Goombas. A Goomba constellation titled "Ground Soldier" also appears.
Mario Party: Island Tour[edit]
Goombas appear only in a few minigames ofMario Party: Island Tour:Git Along, Goomba, where players lasso them;Match Faker andTap Dash as titles;Starring Artist, as a possible constellation;Spin the Bubble, as a bubble; and inKa-Goomba!.
Mario Party 10[edit]
Goombas are in a few minigames inMario Party 10. They usually appear withGaloombas andGoombrats, likeGoomba Gallop andGoomba Gotcha, where the gameplay involves differentiating between them in some way.
Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]
Goombas appear in theGoomba Guess minigame ofMario Party: Star Rush, where players try to memorize their arrangement, and as obstacles to avoid inMega Goomba's Bad Dream, taking away a point from players they hit and sometimes going after one nearby. TheWorld 3 boards also have several cake structures of Goombas.
Super Mario Party[edit]
- “I'll show you a place where you won't get stomped on all the time!”
- —Goomba,Super Mario Party
Goombas first appears in the opening cutscene ofSuper Mario Party, arriving withBowser and the other villains to try and become the Super Star. A Goomba is actually playable, complete with his ownGoomba Dice Block. There are also Goombas in Chestnut Forest, the second area of the Challenge Road mode.
Mario Party Superstars[edit]
The same Goomba fromMario Party returns in the Peach's Birthday Cake board inMario Party Superstars; however,Lakitu now plantsPiranha Plant seeds instead. The returning minigameArcher-ival also replaces the Toad target with one of Goomba.
Super Mario Party Jamboree[edit]
Goomba returns as a playable character inSuper Mario Party Jamboree. In Party-Planner Trek, Goomba appears inRainbow Galleria with aMarkup Sticker stuck to his head, and speaking to the Goomba adds him to the player's team for the boss fight againstMega Rocky Wrench. Several Goombas are non-playable characters, most notably atGoomba Lagoon.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
- SmashWiki article:Goomba
Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
Goombas are enemies in theMushroom Kingdom stage ofSuper Smash Bros. Melee, though may very rarely emerge from aParty Ball or aCrate instead of an item. It is designed after its look inSuper Mario 64, having a brown head yellow stem. Goombas behave like in the side-scrolling games of theSuper Mario series, but stomping one plays the "stomp" sound effect fromSuper Mario All-Stars. CompletingEvent 14: Trophy Tussle 1 also unlocks the Goombatrophy, where the match even occurs.
A Goomba was a requested character for inclusion in this game, with seven votes.[12]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Goombas appear inAdventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary ofSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, acting like inSuper Smash Bros. Melee, except they charge upon seeing the player character. Giant Goombas also appear as enemies. A different trophy of a Goomba also appears.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U[edit]
Goombas return in theSmash Run mode inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, as well as Big Goombas, both behaving like they do inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl. There is also a Goomba trophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
There is a Novice-class Neutral-typeprimary spirit of a Goomba inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, featuring two support slots and granting slightly strongerleg attacks. Thespirit appears inThe Light Realm ofAdventure Mode: World of Light, and Goombas are represented by five tinyDonkey Kongs in the corresponding Spirit Battle, set on theOmega form of theMushroom Kingdom stage. A Goomba also appears in theRiver Survival spirit.
Paper Mario series[edit]
Paper Mario[edit]
- “Oh... Mario!? I have to fight Mario?! By myself? Why me? I'm toast...but I have to try! Feel my, uh...wrath, I guess!”
- —Goomba,Paper Mario
Goombas appear as a part of the Koopa Corps in the originalPaper Mario. In his initial appearance, theGoomba King (later named Goomboss) leads some Goombas, Spiked Goombas and Paragoombas that reside alongGoomba Road, the pathway between Goomba Village andToad Town. His two henchmen, theRed & Blue Goomba Bros., appear in the game as well as a miniboss, and later accompany him in his boss fight. In the Toad Town Tunnels, Mario encountersGloombas, navy blue Goombas variants that live underground, and are modeled after the Underground versions of Goombas from the originalSuper Mario Bros. Lastly,Hyper Goombas, green-colored Goombas similar to theGu Goombas, are first seen in this game, along the trail of Gusty Gulch. These powerful Goombas can charge their attack power.
The regular brown Goombas patrol a small area and charge at Mario upon noticing him, like inSuper Mario 64. In battle, Goombas attack by using the "Headbonk" technique, where they jump into the air, landing headfirst on Mario afterward. This attack can be blocked by defending just as the Goomba's head touches Mario. If he is struck by the attack, Mario takes oneHP of damage. At the beginning of the game, it requires two stomps or twoHammer strikes to defeat a Goomba (as Goombas only have two HP). However, after Mario learns how to useAction Commands, he only needs one timed attack to defeat one of them. Other variants of Goombas, such as the Spiked Goombas, Paragoombas, Gloombas, and Hyper Goombas, have different stats and occasionally different attacks.
One Goomba can be fought inChapter 4. During the Intermission afterChapter 3, Bowser asks Princess Peach what Mario fears most. One of Peach's choices is "A Goomba", and if she picks this,Kammy Koopa warps a Goomba toShy Guy's Toy Box. Although Kammy expresses doubt that the Goomba will scare Mario away, she leaves the Goomba in charge of defending aTreasure chest. When Mario eventually arrives, the Goomba reluctantly chooses to fight Mario.
Despite the majority presence of Goombas loyal to Bowser,Paper Mario notably features the first community of peaceful Goombas, within Goomba Village. It is the family of Goombas (composed ofGoompa,Gooma,Goompapa,Goomama,Goombaria, andGoombario) living in peacefulGoomba Village, that first discovered Mario unconscious after his initial defeat from Bowser. These Goombas nurse Mario back to full strength and provides him with aHammer to fight the Koopa Corps. The family also allows Mario to takeGoomnuts from their village; these nuts can be used by Mario to recover hisFP. Goombario, a young Goomba and personal admirer of Mario, even joins the hero on his adventure. HisTattle ability is valuable, as he provides hints on how to defeat certain enemies. In addition, Goompa gifts Mario his firstBadge, and accompanies Mario for a brief moment upon giving him the hammer.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]
Mario runs into a number of Goombas inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. These Goombas live in a town known asRogueport. Many of these Goombas are independent thieves, bandits, crooks, cheats, and "cleaners". These ones wear green or other colored hats, similar to the hatLink wears. Although not the best of company, these Goombas from Rogueport do not attack Mario. However, the Goombas that live inRogueport Underground,Petal Meadows or inRiverside Station are very aggressive. Goombas behave just as theirPaper Mario counterparts but are not as much of a threat, since Mario can perform Action Commands from the beginning of the game. They also appear as enemies in Bowser's platformer levels, where they run away if they spot Bowser. However, Bowser can still take damage from them upon contact. All these Goomba species featured previously inPaper Mario also return in this game.
Although a large number of either aggressive or simply seedy Goombas appear in the game,The Thousand-Year Door features two Goombas that aid Mario in his adventure. His first partner to do so isGoombella, a female college student from theUniversity of Goom, a school for Goombas. She actually joins Mario on his quest to find the legendary treasure hidden beneath the town of Rogueport (as well as rescue Princess Peach, who has been captured by theX-Nauts). Her Goomba teacher from Goomba University,Professor Frankly, also helps Mario by interpreting theMagical Map, allowing him to find the nextCrystal Star and continue his journey. As members of theAudience, Goombas have no unique behavior, but will typically throw damaging items at Mario.
In the game'sNintendo Switch remake, fake cardboard Goombas namedGoomboards appear as training targets when Mario practices with theBattle Master.
Super Paper Mario[edit]
- “Near as we can figure, most of the other minions got captured or something. And we're probably next! (Dude! Why isthis dude so calm?! We're behind enemy lines!)”
- —Goomba,Super Paper Mario
Goombas appear in the gameSuper Paper Mario. In this adventure, Goombas are the first enemies to be battled. They are slightly less common than theSquiglets. Goombas also appear in theFlipside Pit of 100 Trials in rooms 2, 5, 14, and 46. Their HP is lowered to 1 in this game, but attack and defense stay the same from previousPaper Mario titles. Some of the Goombas in this game have the ability toFlip, just like Mario. This game also introducesHeadbonk Goombas, which are throwbacks to the previous twoPaper Mario games, as the Goombas' main attack is the Headbonk, andDark Goombas, the dark versions of Goombas that appear in theFlopside Pit of 100 Trials. An unnamed Goomba, and another namedGary, appear after Chapter 2, helpingLuigi find a way out ofCastle Bleck. When they reach a dead-end, Gary is brainwashed, while the unnamed Goomba willingly joinsCount Bleck's army. They then hold Luigi so that he can be brainwashed intoMr. L.
Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]
- “You! You think Goombas are just cheap little single-ply secondary characters? Think again! We're going on a Goomba joyride, and we're gonna rollyou over like a little red speed bump!”
- —Goomba,Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Goombas return inPaper Mario: Sticker Star. They now have a design matching their appearances in contemporarySuper Mario games as opposed to the first threePaper Mario games whose appearances were closer to ones fromSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island; their feet are now brown instead of red, their eyebrows are no longer as thick as in the previousPaper Mario games, and they are a darker brown. However, as shown inearly builds of this game, they were first seen in their intialPaper Mario appearance.
In this game, regular Goombas are stronger and have more HP than their previous appearances, and are seen in Worlds 1, 2, 3, and 6, making them one of the most common enemies. Goombas can now turn intoPaper-Cone Goombas, pointed Goombas that resemble paper airplanes and even fly toward Mario, and a2-Fold Goomba.Goomba Wheel,Mural Goombas, andShiny Goombas also debut in the game as well. Like in the first twoPaper Mario games, the Goomba's only attack is by Headbonking Mario. If a Goomba's attack misses, it rolls over. Some Goombas fight alone, but they do aidKoopa Troopas,Buzzy Beetles,Spinies,Shy Guys, andSnifits. Some Goombas also hide in bushes and try to ambush the player by jumping out of the bush.
A trio of Goombas are fought inDecalburg to demonstrate thesticker mechanic. These same Goombas also guard the firstComet Piece in the game. TheMegasparkle Goomba, a Goomba who went insane from aRoyal Sticker, serves as the first major boss of the game. There are also two Goombas that assistKamek during his battle inWater's Edge Way.
Goombas can be beaten with aFirst Strike without engaging in combat with them once the player has one Royal Sticker.
Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]
- “GOOM! I mean BOOM! Ugh... I waited all day just to say that, and I totally blew it. Whatever. FIGHT ME!”
- —Goomba,Paper Mario: Color Splash
Goombas are recurring enemies inPaper Mario: Color Splash, although they are less common thanShy Guys in this game (in fact, the very first battle Mario has is against Shy Guys). They have the same appearance they had back inPaper Mario: Sticker Star. If Mario's hammer is powerful enough, Goombas can be defeated out of battle with aFirst Strike in order to not enter into a fight. Goombas also appear as NPCs in some levels such asThe Golden Coliseum and theSunset Express. A Goomba is the first-round opponent inRoshambo Temple #1. Allied Goombas attack the closest enemy with a Headbonk, which is a jump attack dealing 6 damage. It can send enemies into shells and ground flying enemies, but fails against enemies with spikes.
Goomba Wheels return inSacred Forest, but they are called "Small Goomba Wheels" as the level is tiny due toKamek's magic. OnePaper-Cone Goomba returns in Kiwano Temple.Small Goombas,Small Goomba Gangs,Mega Goombas,Paragoombas, andAccordion Goombas also appear. In theGreen Energy Plant, Dot Goombas[derived][13] appear themed after their appearance inSuper Mario Bros. 3. They cannot be battled directly, and givepaint when stomped on.
Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]
- “Long as we've got you here, Mario... You agree that Goombas are the strongest minions, right? I mean, we're usually the first ones you have to face, y'know? We're the front line! That's proof that we're Lord Bowser's favorites. We always give 110 percent.”
- —Goomba,Paper Mario: The Origami King
Goombas return inPaper Mario: The Origami King. Regular Goombas appear as supporting characters, while origami Goombas appear as enemies in a variety of areas.
In battle, Goombas attack with a Headbonk move that deals 2 damage. Groups of Goombas can use Group Headbonk, in which multiple Goombas can Headbonk Mario at the same time, or Wave Headbonk, where multiple Goombas will form a line and Headbonk each other in a domino effect, which hit Mario for how many Goombas are doing the attack, with the last one in the line doing a regular Headbonk. Both of these attacks deal a minimum of 2 damage, with a maximum of 3 for two or three Goombas, 4 for four or five, and 5 for six. Tower Attack is where multiple Goombas can form a tower by standing on each other's heads, with the Goomba at the top Headbonking Mario, doing 6-8 damage with three Goombas, 8-11 with four, 10-14 with five, and 14-19 with six. If Mario blocks while having anyGuard Plus accessories equipped, the Goombas' Headbonk move deal no damage. LargePaper Macho Goombas also appear as enemies.Paragoombas,Bone Goombas,Galoomba, andMini Goomba variants reappear, as well as aGoomba Mask that Mario can wear.
When Mario lands in the dungeon ofPeach's Castle, he meets a Goomba who claims he had never met Mario or a Toad before. However, this Goomba is later turned into a Folded Soldier and is the first one Mario must face on his adventure. On the path to Toad Town, Mario rescues a group of regular Goombas from origami Goombas, who decide to hide in a house in Toad Town for the rest of the game. Mario meets a Goomba in theWater Vellumental Shrine'scafé, who argues with aShy Guy over who Bowser's favorite minions are. Acostumed Goomba is also one of theShogun Studios attendees who asks Mario to save the park. InShangri-Spa, Goombas are among the minions being forced to do labor work to repay the damage from Bowser's Castle destroying the banquet hall. They also board Bowser'sairship during the flight toHotfoot Crater. InShy Guys Finish Last, Goombas appear during the Bath Math, Race 'n' Place, and Ninji Skills minigames. During theOrigami Festival,Bowser Jr. chases a Goomba around while holding a paper sword, one Goomba is talking with a Toad and a Shy Guy, one is balancing on top of a statue, and three more are dancing toDJ Snifit andDJ Toad's music.
Mario Kart series[edit]
Goombas have appeared as obstacles in various games of theMario Kart series. They behave consistently throughout the series, simply waddling in place and moving slightly left and right on the track and causing a player to spin out from driving into them. However, their size varies between appearances. In most games, if a Goomba is hit by an item, it drops aMushroom.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]
Goombas first appearance in theMario Kart series wasMario Kart: Super Circuit, where they appear as spectators during the award ceremony, using theirPaper Mario design.
Mario Kart: Double Dash !![edit]
InMario Kart: Double Dash!!, Goombas serve as obstacles right before thefinish line ofMario Circuit.
Mario Kart DS[edit]
InMario Kart DS, Goombas are rendered as 2D sprites instead of 3D models, and serve as obstacles inMario Circuit. Goombas also appear in certain missions, such as the race against Goomboss, who spawns two or three Goombas every few seconds while moving.
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
InMario Kart Wii, Goombas are encountered as obstacles inMushroom Gorge,Mario Circuit,Koopa Cape, and the returningGCN Mario Circuit. Goombas also appear as spectators during the trophy celebration.
Mario Kart 7[edit]
Goombas inMario Kart 7, are larger, and they appear as obstacles inMario Circuit andPiranha Plant Slide, as well as the returningWii Mushroom Gorge andWii Koopa Cape. On Piranha Plant Slide, the underground Goombas are colored blue. Additionally,wooden cutouts of Goombas appear as obstacles in Piranha Plant Slide.
Mario Kart 8 /Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
InMario Kart 8 andMario Kart 8 Deluxe, Goombas appear inMario Circuit,N64 Yoshi Valley (replacingPorcupos fromMario Kart 64), and3DS Piranha Plant Slide (along with the wooden cutouts) in the base game.Goomba Towers also appear in Mario Circuit. InWater Park, a Goomba is displayed on the height requirement posters in the entrance of the Sub Coaster ride, representing the height that riders must be taller than.
Additionally, theMario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass also includes them inTour New York Minute,Wii Mushroom Gorge,DS Mario Circuit,Tour Athens Dash,Wii Koopa Cape, andTour Madrid Drive.Innertube Goombas also appear inTour Singapore Speedway andGCN Daisy Cruiser as obstacles, while a giant one appears inSqueaky Clean Sprint.Shoe Goombas also appear alongside Goombas in Madrid Drive.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
InMario Kart Tour, Goombas are obstacles in many stages and stage variants. They are the main focus of "Goomba Takedown" challenges, where they may appear in large formations, with the goal of defeating as many as possible in a single lap. Unlike otherMario Kart games, Goombas can be bowled over by driving into them, but this still causes the racer to spin out. Additionally, a Goomba can now also be defeated by landing on them while gliding or after driving off a ramp, giving the driver aJump Boost. For normal course variants, Goombas are found on all versions ofParis Promenade, as well asSingapore Speedway,Athens Dash 2,Madrid Drive,RMX Mario Circuit 1, DS Mario Circuit, Wii Mushroom Gorge, Wii Koopa Cape, 3DS Mario Circuit, and 3DS Piranha Plant Slide. The wooden cutouts of Goombas in 3DS Piranha Plant Slide also return. Innertube Goombas also make their debut in this game, appearing in Singapore Speedway and GCN Daisy Cruiser. The giant Innertube Goomba that appears in Squeaky Clean Sprint is replaced by aToy Goomba in this game. In the "Goomba Takedown" challenges, Goombas may appear in the form of Goomba Towers. Shoe Goombas also make theirMario Kart debut as an obstacle in Madrid Drive.
Mario Kart World[edit]
A Goomba makes its playable debut in theMario Kart series inMario Kart World. Like other armless characters like theSnowman andCoin Coffer, it is able to steer its vehicle despite its lack of arms, akin to how the playable Goomba held the baseball bat and glove in theSuper Mario Stadium games as well as inSuper Mario Party andSuper Mario Party Jamboree. Its emblem is taken fromMario Party: The Top 100, which consists of a stylized depiction of its head, though its eyes lack pupils.
Goomba is a default character, unlocked at the very start, though theKamek item can transform the player into one on certain courses. It is a lightweight character, sharing statistics withBaby Mario,Baby Luigi,Baby Rosalina,Dry Bones,Sidestepper,Spike,Peepa, andFish Bone.
Goombas also appear as obstacles and charge toward racers when noticing them, similar to the 3DSuper Mario games, albeit with an exclamation point above their heads in the similar manner toBullies,Cataquacks andStingbies. They are still defeated when driven into, like inMario Kart Tour.Skating Goombas make theirMario Kart debut in this game, and Innertube Goombas and Shoe Goombas also reappear.
WarioWare series[edit]
Goombas make cameos in theWarioWare series, often within9-Volt's stage. InWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, they appear in the microgamesSuper Wario Bros. andSuper Mario Bros., both requiring the player to defeat them to win. InWarioWare: Twisted!, they appear as enemies that try to defeat Mario in the boss microgameSuper Mario Bros., just as in the original game. InWarioWare: Touched!, Goombas are some of the enemies to be defeated in theSuper Mario Bros.Stomp! microgame. InWarioWare: Smooth Moves, one Goomba appears as an obstacle that Mario has to avoid in the third level of the microgameSuper Mario Brothers, although sometimes it is replaced with a bottomless pit. InWarioWare: D.I.Y., Goombas make a cameo as a stamp in theGame MakerMatic, and one can appear in the downloadable microgameHue-Down.Gamer fromGame & Wario has a boy in a Goomba costume who must be squashed by Mario in the third level of the microgameSole Man.
Mario & Luigi series[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga /Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]
- “Dare to dream,Cap! We're all counting on you!”
- —Goomba,Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
A group of Goombas join Bowser as he attempts to track downCackletta inMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. These Goombas hold tutorial battles with Mario and Luigi in theKoopa Cruiser, who happens to join Bowser in his search for Cackletta (as she has stolen Princess Peach's voice). These Goombas are patrolling the halls of the cruiser or simply hiding in barrels. The Goombas engage in battles with the Mario Bros., to get some training before the Mario Bros. battleFawful. In battle, a Goomba approaches either Mario or Luigi, somersaults towards him, then bites. This attack can be dodged by jumping after the Goomba opens its mouth. To counter the attack, Mario or Luigi would have to jump right when the Goomba's mouth opens. They each have 4 HP. The Goombas do not see much action after that, since the Koopa Cruiser is shot down by Fawful beforeCackletta is engaged in combat.
Several Goomba varieties appear throughout theBeanbean Kingdom. TheTanoombas reside just north ofBeanbean Castle Town. Another, known as theGritty Goomba, lives in theTeehee Valley region, with theirElite variants residing inGwarhar Lagoon. These Goombas are covered in bandages and have the ability to conjure sandstorms to distort opponents. The last Goomba of the Beanbean Kingdom is theGoomdiver; unlike most Goombas, they are found on theSeabed and wear special scuba diving gear.Beanies also seem to be the "Goomba" of theBeanbean Kingdom, in a similar manner toTroopeas being the Beanbean counterpart ofKoopa Troopas.
Goombas return in the remake of the game,Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions. One of the first two Goombas that are encountered duringSuperstar Saga is retroactively revealed to be the futureCaptain Goomba. Goombas function in the same way as the original as enemies to Mario and Luigi, but now, they play a huge part in the major side story alongside the main Mario Bros. story,Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, with the protagonist of the story being Captain Goomba, a young, upstart Goomba who leads the charge to rescue Bowser from the hands of Cackletta and Fawful. Goombas are Melee troopers, and attack by charging into enemies. TheirSpecial Skill, Rocket Headbutt, allows them to give an opponent a headbutt. The
button must be pressed as they hit the opponent in order to perform an excellent attack. Paragoombas, Big Tail Goombas, and Goomba Towers also appear as allies.
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]
Goombas are weak enemies inMario & Luigi: Partners in Time, encountered inBowser's Castle while in the past. To attack, a Goomba slowly runs into the Mario Bros. This can be countered with aJump defense. Goombas are sometimes aided in battle byBoos. Additionally, in the present-time events ofMario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Goombas appear inPeach's Castle Dungeon. These Goombas are slightly stronger, and they attack faster than the ones from Bowser's Castle. They are the only non-boss/mini-boss battles that can be fought in the present Mushroom Kingdom.
Other Goomba variants are featured in the game, likeShrooblets. TheTanoomba returns fromMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and appears inThwomp Volcano. A variant of Tanoomba known asTashrooba is battled inShroob Castle.Handfakes onStar Hill and in theStar Shrine may hold up Goomba signs.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story /Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]
Goombas return inMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story as one of Bowser'sSpecial Attacks,Goomba Storm, where the player has to touch Goombas to light them on fire and send them upward. The enemy takes damage for each Goomba it is hit with. Fawful captures some Goombas and brainwashes them, while other ones are put in a cage inDimble Wood. Bowser also encounters two new species, theChuboombas, fat Goombas that carry lollipops, andChoombas, Goombas that resemble steam engine trains and gain speed in their charge, even after Bowser punches them. Also, another, similar species, calledGoombules, are found inside Bowser.Jailgoons are living cage enemies containing either a Goomba or aBob-omb.
The top screen of Mario and Luigi'sSpecial Attacks tutorials show a Goomba being defeated by the Special Attack although no normal Goombas are fought;Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is notable for being the only game in theMario & Luigi series where regular Goombas do not appear as enemies.
Goombas return inMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, where they additionally are found as enemies and recruitable allies in theBowser Jr.'s Journey mode.
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]
Goombas reappear as enemies inMario & Luigi: Dream Team, where they are found inDriftwood Shore. Unlike most other appearances, Goombas are encountered much later in the game. Like a select few enemies, Goombas do not appear on the field, and can only be fought by getting into a battle with aFly Guy orDurapurl. In battle, Goombas charge at Mario and Luigi without pausing. If they look in Mario's direction and tilt back, they charge at Mario. If they look at Luigi's direction and tilt forward, they charge at Luigi. Mario and Luigi must avoid this attack by jumping over or on them. Goombas can cause thetrip status effect if they hit Mario or Luigi.
Goombas attack in unison with Fly Guys differently depending on whether or not there are Goombas present on the battlefield. If there are not any Goombas present, a Fly Guy flies high into the sky to reappear flying back into the battlefield from the background, now air-lifting a Goomba in its grip, who it drops in line with Mario and Luigi from Mario's left for them both to charge one after another at Mario and Luigi. Dodging the Goomba requires Mario and Luigi to jump before it hits them. Dodging the Fly Guy requires Mario and Luigi to not jump into it while trying to dodge the Goomba, and to just idle as it goes by. This attack takes up the Fly Guy's attack turn.
If there is a Goomba present, a Fly Guy picks up a nearby Goomba, fly above Mario or Luigi, and bomb the Goomba on them, which must be countered by smacking the Goomba with the hammer before it lands on the targeted Bro. Regardless of whether the former part of the attack was countered or not, if the Goomba was not defeated due to the counter-attack damage, it then either runs at the targeted Bro again or if the Goomba has stars around its head, it charges into the Bro who was not originally targeted. The Goomba must then be hit with the hammer again. This attack takes up the Fly Guy's attack turn.
Goombas have weaker versions early in the game known asGrombas.
A stronger variation of Goombas calledGoombas R appears later on in the game.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]
Goombas return inMario & Luigi: Paper Jam as a basic enemy. Both Goombas andPaper Goombas appear. They are commonly found in theSunbeam Plains, several are fought during the missionFinal Smash inNeo Bowser Castle, and one is fought alongside a Paper Goomba, aKoopa Troopa and aPaper Koopa Troopa as one of Bowser's last lines of defense. The Goombas have a similar attack pattern toGoombules fromMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. One of theBattle Cards can possibly turn standard enemies into Goombas.
Goombas also appear during the final battle againstShiny RoboBowser. Aside from ShinyPaper Goombas occasionally appearing, regular Goombas appear during two of Bowser's attacks. When he chases the trio to the left, Goombas appear along the path and must be jumped over to avoid damage. They also appear during the Airplane Guard chase attack, where Goombas run at the Bros. in a horizontal line and must also be jumped over.
Additionally, acrinkled Goomba appears as a recurring character. He serves as the first enemy fought in the game, the tutorial for Paper Mario's unique abilities and Battle Cards. The Crinkled Goomba serves as an ally and enemy to the Mario brothers, helping them on some occasions (such as outright giving the Mario brothers Battle Cards) while hindering them on others (such as stealing the medallion necessary to enterBowser's Castle).
Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]
Goombas appear as enemies inMario & Luigi: Brothership. Like inMario & Luigi: Dream Team, Goombas are encountered much later in the game. A group of them known as the Goom Battalion are first fought onSlippenglide Island: all Goombas must be defeated at once, otherwise any survivors will call reinforcements. In the second visit toHeatfreeze Island, the Goom Battalion is the first round in an optional gauntlet of Bowser's Minions and must also all be defeated at once. Goombas also appear normally onOffandon Island andWayaway Island, without the need to defeat them at once.
In battle, Goombas have two attacks. For their first attack, they all charge at a single Bro. with some of them forming Goomba Towers. For their second attack, they charge at either Bro. Any Goombas that jump before charging jump over their target. If one Goomba is left, it runs away.
Bowser can also summon Goombas to his side in his first battle. He can also have enemies charge at the Bros., with Goombas being one of them.
WhenReclusa awakens, all Goombas becomeGlohm Goombas.
Super Mario Stadium series[edit]
In both games of theSuper Mario Stadium series,Mario Superstar Baseball andMario Super Sluggers, Goomba is a playable character, as well as aParagoomba. Both Goomba and Paragoomba use a baseball bat and a glove, which they levitate to make up for their lack of arms. Goomba has theBall Dash ability, where it can run very fast and possibly tag any runners out when carrying the ball. InMario Superstar Baseball, Goomba is a balanced character with average running, though it is slightly weak in every other stat. Goomba has goodchemistry with Paragoomba,Diddy Kong andMonty Mole, and no bad chemistry with any of the characters. InMario Super Sluggers, Goomba has good chemistry withKoopa Troopa instead of Diddy Kong, and it was given bad chemistry withToad,Toadette, andToadsworth. In both games, Goomba and Paragoomba have a noticeably different voice than in otherMario games.
Super Princess Peach[edit]
A lone Goomba is first seen in the intro ofSuper Princess Peach, leading an army of Hammer Bros. to take overPeach's Castle and capture the Mario Bros. as well as variousToads. Goombas behave like in other sidescrolling appearances, butPeach can now pick up and throw the Goomba or havePerry swallow it. Goombas also have two vibe-influenced varieties,Mad Goomba, theSad Goomba, similarly to Paragoombas havingSad Paragoombas andM. Red P-Goombas.
Mario Hoops 3-on-3[edit]
A Goomba-shaped basketball can be unlocked inMario Hoops 3-on-3 by earning a gold trophy in the HardStar Tourney. There are also Goomba crowd members onMario Stadium.
Mario & Sonic series[edit]
In theMario & Sonic series, Goombas first appear in theNintendo DS version ofMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Here, they only appear in two minigames,Conveyor Belt, as one of the species needing to be sorted, andShoot!, as one of the enemies needing to be hit.
Since both theWiiversion and the Nintendo DSversion ofMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Goombas have mainly had the role of being obstacles in Olympic events, based on their recurring role in theMario Kart series. In the game's Nintendo DS version, Goombas appear as obstacles inSki Cross Racing, as well as a single one at the end of theDeluxe Halfpipe course, all of which slow whoever hits them. In the Wii version, Goombas appear in both theindividual andteam versions of Dream Ski Cross, where they slowly move around the course, and whoever touches them falls over and loses speed. InDream Ice Hockey, Goombas occasionally appear on the rink and knocks over any characters that hit them. Goombas also appear inDream Curling, where one appears as part of every frame and can be hit to score 5 bonus points. The Goombas are not included in the pin total for strikes and spares, though the points earned for them are doubled if hit after scoring one. In the Nintendo 3DS version ofMario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, a pair of Goomba sprites fromSuper Mario Bros. appear as character walls, functioning as obstacles that block the golf ball, although they disappear when hit.
Aside from being obstacles, Goombas commonly appear in figure skating events. In the Wii version ofMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, several Goombas also appear in the first segment of the Mario World routine inDream Figure Skating. Similarly, in the game's Nintendo DS version, Goombas appear inUltimate Figure Skating, where they can be defeated using spin attacks in the spin sections of the Mario Medley and alongsideKikis in the Mario & Sonic Medley. A single Goomba appears duringMario's Figure Skating Spectacular inMario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, where it appears as the true form of theTail Bowser after it has been defeated.
InCurling Bowling, an event in the Nintendo DS version ofMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Goombas uniquely serve a role of being bowling pins, and the player must fully knock Goombas down to earnpoints. This is not unlikeGoomba Bowling, a minigame later introduced in a different game,Mario Party 9.
A Goomba has a role in the Story Mode of theNintendo 3DS version ofMario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, though mainly during the bonus episodes. A Goomba is first seen at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. In the bonus episodes, a Goomba encourages Bowser Jr. to defeat another ofDr. Eggman's robots after his initial victory, and they find Dr. Eggman andMetal Sonic at theMain Stadium. When Dr. Eggman sets some consequences for Bowser Jr. losing the match, Goomba unsuccessfully tries to dissuade him but congratulates Bowser Jr. when he wins and promises to tell Bowser. A Goomba also appears in the Wild Ones bonus episodes, where it notices that Bowser seems to be in a particularly bad mood after getting a bad introduction toLondon. Goomba then accompanies Bowser to challenge Donkey Kong at the Main Stadium, and thenKnuckles andVector atExCeL London. When the other minions are unsuccessful in setting up a match with Mario for Bowser, Goomba is hesitantly transformed byMagikoopa to look like him and challenges Bowser inTennis (Singles). After losing the match, Goomba is transformed back and celebrates with the other minions when Bowser's mood improves. Aside from their role in Story mode, a Goomba also has an obtainablebadge.
Super Mario Chess[edit]
InSuper Mario Chess, Goombas appear as rooks on Bowser's team.
Mario Tennis series[edit]
In their first appearance in theMario Tennis series,Mario Tennis Open, Goombas have a racket that can be used byMiis, as well as a Goomba costume if the player unlocks 100 tennis gear items. InMario Tennis Aces, Goombas appear as passengers scurrying across theSnowfall Mountain court. A Goomba also appears as a playable character inMario Tennis Fever, making its first playable appearance in the series.
Mario Golf series[edit]
Goombas have only made two minor appearances in theMario Golf series. InMario Golf: World Tour, Goombas are NPC characters in theCastle Club game mode. Additionally, their name can appear on the tournament scoreboard, and their costume, ball, and golf clubs can be used byMiis. InMario Golf: Super Rush, a horde of Goombas appears inBonny Greens andRookie Course as NPCs.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker[edit]
Goombas, regaining their traits fromSuper Mario 3D World, return as enemies inCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker and its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DSports.Goomba Towers and theInnertube Goombas return as well.
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition[edit]
Goombas appear as weak, common enemies in the puzzle and RPG hybrid calledPuzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. A Goomba's main attribute is the Wood type, which means its weakness is Fire while resisting Water. Its skill is Bash, where it can deal 10 damage to one foe. Its level cap is 25, lower than most enemies and allies in the game.
Minecraft[edit]
In theSuper Mario Mash-Up Pack inMinecraft,chickens are retextured to look like Goombas. Thesnort pottery sherd is also changed to feature a pattern based on Goombas. A 3D reconstruction and 2D pixel art of Goombas appear in the premade world of the game.
Mario Sports Superstars[edit]
Goombas appear as team members for soccer and baseball inMario Sports Superstars, this being the third sports game in which Goombas are playable. Contrary to their appearances in theSuper Mario Stadium series, they are classified as power-type characters. In soccer,Bone Goombas can also be selected. Goombas, alongside Bone Goombas, appear as enemies in the Road to Superstar mode of the game, where players need to clear them and other obstacles with sports equipment in order to progress through the mode.
Mario + Rabbids series[edit]
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]
Goombas appear inMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle as background characters in theAncient Gardens. One can be seen with a happy expression while being levitated by a water spout, to whichBeep-0 comments, "On the plus side his backside has got to be extremely clean by now." A group ofZiggies can also be seen sticking two Goombas together with honey during their introductory cutscene.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]
- “A little Goomba
goes a LONG WAY. If you could defeat even THREE of them I'd be grateful.” - —Rabbid,Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Goombas return in the sequel,Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, this time as enemies. They first appear in the battleHeadlong into the Unknown on theDarkmess Manta, whereCursa hypnotizes a group of them to attack Mario andRabbid Peach. After they are hypnotized, their eye pupils turn orange. Goombas later appear commonly inBeacon Beach andPalette Prime, as well as alongside theGiant Magikoopa inTerra Flora (which can spawn six Goombas per turn), alongsideDaphne during the first phase of her battle inBarrendale Mesa, and alongsideDarkmess Bowser inCursa's stronghold.
In battle, Goombas often appear in lines of three and usually have low enough HP for all of them to be defeated with a single dash if the playable character lines up directly in front of the one at the front or the back. If they are not defeated following a dash attack, they flip over and can be picked up and thrown, dealing low damage to the Goomba itself and to any enemy it lands on. Goombas attack by dashing into the playable characters. They also have new voices in this game.
There are also stronger variants calledArmored Goombas with metal pots on their heads.
Dr. Mario World[edit]
Goombas debut in theDr. Mario series inDr. Mario World as assistants, being the first assistant the player receives after completing Stage 5 (Stage 20 prior to version 2.0.0), as well as being a reward after clearing the first area ofWorld 25. Their Stage Mode skill increases the score by a percentage of the base score (2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% at level 1 to level 5 respectively) rounded down, while their Versus Mode skill grants a chance that the attack meter fills instantly if the opponent attacks, effectively counterattacking the opponent. In addition, aGoomba Tower appears as one of the playable doctors. During Clinic Events, a Goomba appeared as a patient in Season 2 and the Season 2 revisit.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]
Goombas appear inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie as troops inBowser's army. Some Goombas are also shown as captives alongside thePenguin King,Penguins, aLumalee, andLuigi.
Nintendo Today![edit]
The Goombas appear in theNintendo Today! app in two differentSuper Mario date animations. The first one is on the 16th which shows a group of Goombas walking in single file, and on the 23rd which shows a Goomba waking up from a nap.
Other appearances[edit]
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening[edit]
InThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Goombas appear as enemies within variousdungeons.Link encounters most of them in the sidescrolling passages, often alongsidePiranha Plants, exceptEagle's Tower, which is the only top-down area where Goombas appear. Link can defeat a Goomba by eitherjumping on it (provided he has theRoc's Feather equipped), just like in theSuper Mario series, or use his signature method of striking it with his sword. If Link jumps on a Goomba, he gains aheart. If a Goomba touches Link, he loses half of a heart in his health meter.
Unlike in most of their appearances, Goombas are depicted with a smiling face. In the Nintendo Direct trailer for theNintendo Switchremake, Goombas have an identical design to their modern appearance in theSuper Mario franchise, but for the final release, their frowning expression was changed to a smile, more closely resembling their appearance in the original game. The Nintendo Switch remake also features a collectible Goomba figure that can be won in theTrendy Game after clearing theTail Cave and placed inMarin andTarin's house. The text that appears upon acquiring the Goomba figure reads, "You got a Goomba figure! Try to resist the urge to jump on it."
Wii Fit series[edit]
8-bit Goombas appear in the jogging minigame inWii Fit, where they are scattered throughout the island, along with some otherSuper Mario Bros. sprites. Although they serve mainly as scenery, in theWii Fit Plus version of the minigame, at the end of the course, a question about what sprite the player saw may be asked.
Social media[edit]
A Goomba appears in a variation of theBad Luck Brianimage macro uploaded byNintendo toFacebook on May 29, 2014. The caption in the image states that this Goomba finally got a summer break, only to get stomped on by Mario at the beach.[14]
General information[edit]
Physical description[edit]
Goombas resemble brown shiitake mushrooms (or chestnuts, hence their Japanese name) with two feet, stems that are either yellow or tan, and no arms. They are usually smaller thanToads, althoughlarger variations of them exist. Goombas have large faces that occupy most of their heads, recognizeable by their large eyebrows that form a scowl and the two upward-pointing fangs on their mouths.The Super Mario Bros. Movie gives Goombas brown colored eyes. According to theSuper Mario Bros. manual, Goombas originated from the Mushroom Kingdom before betraying them and joining theTurtle Empire.[1]
Color variations[edit]
Goombas come in many different colors. The following is a list of all known Goombas and their first appearance:
| Image | Color | First appearance |
|---|---|---|
 | Brown | Super Mario Bros. |
| Blue | Super Mario Bros. |
| Gray | Super Mario Bros. |
 | Red | Super Mario Bros. 3 |
 | Green | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (asPro Goombas) |
 | Pink | Paper Mario (asGoombaria) |
Powers and abilities[edit]
- “'Marching straight ahead into the enemy's feet!' Didn't you memorize that in Goomba boot camp?”
- —Bowser,Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
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Goombas are among the most basic enemies in the franchise, typically found early on in most games. They mainly attack by walking or charging into their opponents in mainlineSuper Mario games, which, according toShigeru Miyamoto, was meant to represent biting inSuper Mario Bros.. This is also depicted in their attack animation inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder.[7] In RPG games such as theMario & Luigi andPaper Mario series, Goombas usually have lowHP and deal weak damage. In these games, Goombas are also known jumping on their opponents, a form of attack called a "headbonk". Starting withSuper Mario 3D Land, Goombas have also often appeared stacked on top of each other, formingGoomba Towers. Despite their lack of arms, Goombas are shown to be able to pick up and use various objects, such asGoombella holding herTattle book inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, or the playable Goombas in theSuper Mario Stadium[Japanese] series and inMario Kart World. Otherwise, Goombas simply hold objects in their mouth or carry them on top their head. When jumped on, Goombas usually flatten before being defeated.
Goombas are often thought of as one of the weakest members ofBowser's Minions.[15] Despite this, they are depicted as persistent, often harboring grudges and wishing to be stronger.[16][17] While Goombas usually appear as enemies ofMario and his friends, some are shown to be friendly and help them, such asGoombella,Goombario and his family. Like most other enemies, Goombas have also appeared as friendly NPCs in most spin-off titles.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
- Main article:List of Goomba profiles and statistics
Most profiles mention that Goombas are among the lowliest and weakest creatures while also frequently stating they used to be peaceful members of the Mushroom Kingdom before turning traitorous and joining Bowser when he first attacked. Their stats are generally balanced, but on the low side.
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, seeGallery:Goomba.
Naming[edit]
The original Japanese name, "Kuribō", translates to "Chestnut Guy", which was due to the designs looking more like chestnuts than shiitake mushrooms.[18] The name "Goomba" is phonetically similar to the Italian slang term "goombah". The term "goombah" originates from the Italian word "compare" (abbreviated as "compà") which literally means "friend" in South Italy and "member of a criminal gang" in North Italy. This term was used by South Italians in the US to describe themselves (although the term has also emerged as a derogatory word used by North Italians against South Italians and by Americans against Italian Americans).
It may also be a derivation of "gomba", meaning "mushroom" in Hungarian.
Names in other languages[edit]
The contemporaneous name for each language is listed first. Subsequent names are listed in chronological order for each language, from oldest to newest.
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クリボー[19][20][21][22] Kuribō | Portmanteau of「 | |
| グンバ[23] Gunba | Transliteration of the English name | Super Mario Bros. (1993 film) | |
| Catalan | Goomba[24] | - | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 栗宝宝[25] Lìbǎobao(Mandarin) Leuhtbóubóu(Cantonese) | Chestnut Baby | |
| 宝栗[26] Bǎolì(Mandarin) Bóuleuht(Cantonese) | Baby Chestnut | DIC cartoons | |
| 栗子小子[27] Lìzixiǎozi(Mandarin) Leuhtjísíují(Cantonese) | Chestnut Guy | prior toSuper Mario Party | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 栗寶寶[25][21] Lìbǎobao(Mandarin) Leuhtbóubóu(Cantonese) | Chestnut Baby | |
| Czech | Koomba[28] | Derived from English name; this name is inflected with the suffix-y in the source, thus being renderedKoomby | |
| Dutch | Goomba[29][25][21] | - | |
| Little Goomba[30]:32 | Super Mario Bros. | ||
| Finnish | Goomba[31][32][33] | - | |
| Pikku Kuukunen[34] | Little Puffball | Super Mario Bros. | |
| French | Goomba[25][21] | - | |
| Petit Goomba[30]:10[35] | Little Goomba | Super Mario Bros.,Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels | |
| Gamba[36] | Goomba | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! | |
| Gambasien[37] | FromGamba ("Goomba") with the noun forming suffix-ien | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, DVD's | |
| Champignon[38] | Mushroom; also referred to ashomme-champignon ("mushroom man") in the description[38] | Super Mario 64 | |
| German | Gumba[39][40][41][25][21] | Transliteration of the English name | |
| Klein-Gumba[42][43]:139 | Little Goomba | Super Mario Bros. | |
| Bazillus[44][43]:14 | Colloquialism for a bacterium; more narrowly refers to arod-shaped bacterium | Super Mario Bros. 3 | |
| Greek | Γκούμπα[45] Gkoúmpa | Goomba | |
| Hungarian | Goomba[46] | - | |
| Gomba[47] | Mushroom | The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | |
| Indonesian | Goomba[48] | - | |
| Italian | Goomba[25][21] | - | |
| Little Goomba[49][50] | Super Mario Bros.,Yoshi | ||
| Korean | 굼바[51][25][21] Gumba | Transliteration of the English name | |
| Norwegian | Goomba[52] | - | |
| Polish | Gumba[53] | Goomba | |
| Portuguese | Goomba[54][21] | - | |
| Pequeno Goomba[55] | Little Goomba | Super Mario Bros. | |
| Romanian | Gumba[56] | Goomba | |
| Russian | Гумба[25][21] Gumba | Transcription of the English name | |
| Serbian | Goomba[57] | - | |
| Slovak | Koomba[58] | Derived from English name; this name is inflected with the suffix-y in the source, thus being renderedKoomby | |
| Spanish | Goomba[59][25][21] | - | |
| Pequeño Goomba[60] | Little Goomba | Super Mario Bros. | |
| Little Goomb[61] | Adapted from the English "Little Goomba" | ||
| Dientón[62] | Augmentative form ofdiente ("tooth") | The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, Intersound dub | |
| Koopa guardia[63] | Koopa Guard | The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | |
| Verruga[64] | Wart | The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 , Audiomaster 3000 dub | |
| Swedish | Goomba[65] | - | |
| Lille Goomba[66] | Little Goomba | Super Mario Bros. | |
| Thai | กูมบา[67] Guumbaa | Goomba |
Notes[edit]
- In bothSuper Mario Bros. andSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, the odd-numbered world with a water level (World 7 inSuper Mario Bros. andWorld 3 inThe Lost Levels) has no Goombas. InVS. Super Mario Bros.'s version of World 7-1, the Buzzy Beetle on the end staircase leading to the flagpole is replaced with a Goomba, although much like in that game's version of World 3-1 (which had the Koopas on the end staircase all replaced with Goombas), this is most likely to prevent the player from potentially performing the infinite 1-Up trick.
- The song "Walk the Dinosaur" featured on the official soundtrack credits the song to "The Goombas featuringGeorge Clinton". This is for humorous intent. The dancing Goombas from the film are featured in the music video.
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