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Paper Mario: The Origami King
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Developer	Intelligent Systems
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform	Nintendo Switch
Release dates	July 17, 2020[1] July 17, 2020[2] July 17, 2020[3] July 17, 2020[4] July 17, 2020[5] July 17, 2020[6] July 17, 2020[7] July 17, 2020[8]
Languages	English Japanese Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Dutch French (Canada) French (Europe) German Italian Korean Spanish (Latin America) Spanish (Europe)
Genres	Role-playing, action-adventure
Ratings	ESRB: - Everyone[9] CERO: - All ages[10] PEGI: - Seven years and older[11] USK: - Six years and older[12] RARS: - Six years and older[13] ClassInd: - General audience[14] SMECCV: - All ages[15] Gmedia: - Seven years and older[16] GRAC: - All ages[17] GSRR: - Six years and older[18] NMC: - Seven years and older[19] ACB: - Parental guidance[20] FPB: - Thirteen years and older[21]
Format	Nintendo Switch: Game Card Digital download
Input	Nintendo Switch: Joy-Con Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Serial code	LA-H-ARUUA-EUR

Paper Mario: The Origami King is an action-adventure, turn-basedrole-playing game and the sixth installment in thePaper Mario series, released on theNintendo Switch worldwide on July 17, 2020. The game followsMario and a new companion,Olivia, opposing the villainousKing Olly and his army of familiar characters turned into origami soldiers, which have taken over theMushroom Kingdom.

The title follows the gameplay style of its two predecessors,Paper Mario: Sticker Star, andPaper Mario: Color Splash, in which role-playing elements are deemphasized in favor of action-adventure mechanics, which focus on exploration and puzzle-solving instead of character-driven plotlines andexperience-based stat optimization. Also similar to those predecessors is the focus on specific arts and crafts; while the story ofThe Origami King is centered aroundorigami itself, comparable to stickers fromSticker Star and paint fromColor Splash, other materials such asconfetti andpapier-mâché feature in the gameplay. Conversely, this game abandons the self-contained level format used by the later installments, instead adopting an interconnected world akin to the first twoPaper Mario games. In terms of combat,Paper Mario: The Origami King does not feature a battle system which uses finite items likeSticker Star andColor Splash, as it instead uses an original ring-based system that prioritizes puzzle-solving instead of strategy, and also introduces real-time combat to the series in the form of thePaper Macho Soldiers.

Plot[edit]

Prologue[edit]

King Olly wrapping Peach's castle instreamers

Mario andLuigi drive toToad Town for the Origami Festival after being invited byPrincess Peach. The brothers arrive to discover the town andPeach's Castle are deserted. Upon entering the castle, they are locked inside and split up, Luigi heading to search for the castle key and Mario heading into the castle foyer. Peach enters the foyer, having been folded into origami, and drops Mario into a dungeon where several ofBowser's minions are being held. Mario discovers aMagic Circle and initiates the1,000-Fold Arms technique, using them to free an origami girl namedOlivia. After escaping their cell, Mario and Olivia free Bowser, who was square-folded, restricting his mobility.

Escaping to the upper terrace of Peach's Castle, Mario is attacked by a group of Bowser's Minions that were also folded into origami, known asFolded Soldiers. After defeating the minions, the leader of the origami reveals himself as Olivia's older brother,King Olly. He summons five streamers from across theMushroom Kingdom to wrap around Peach's Castle and rip it out of the ground. Mario, Olivia, and Bowser escape the castle in aKoopa Clown Car piloted by aShy Guy, but are quickly knocked out of the Clown Car by the red streamer. Bowser is saved by the Shy Guy, while Mario and Olivia fall into a nearby forest. Olly sets Peach's Castle down atop the peak of a far-off volcano.

Red streamer[edit]

A Paper Macho Goomba eating a house

Mario and Olivia land inWhispering Woods and notice that Olly moved Peach's Castle. They set out to unravel the five streamers, find Luigi, and defeat Olly. Eventually, they get back to the abandoned Toad Town, now being destroyed byPaper Macho Goombas. After defeating the Goombas and finding some Toad Town citizens, they go to search the remains of Peach's Castle and find Luigi. He quickly sets off to find the key to Peach's Castle.

Following the red streamer, Mario and Olivia travel toPicnic Road. They find the door to theEarth Vellumental Temple, which is locked due to four of the fiveShell Stones required to open it being stolen by Folded Soldiers. They rescue the stones and return them to the door, giving them access to the turtle-like god known as theEarth Vellumental. However, the Vellumental had been folded into origami, forcing Mario to fight it. Upon defeating, Olivia gains the ability to transform into the Vellumental and manipulate earth, allowing Mario and her to accessOverlook Tower, where the source of the red streamer lies. At the top of the tower, the duo confrontsColored Pencils, one of Olly's generals. After defeating the boss, Mario unravels the red streamer.

Blue streamer[edit]

Mario and Olivia meeting Bob-omb on the tram

Mario and Olivia next follow the blue streamer and take a tram station toAutumn Mountain. On the tram, they meetBob-omb, a happy-go-lucky amnesiac, whom Olivia nicknames Bobby. He tags along with them as they travel to theWater Vellumental Shrine. Upon defeating the origamiWater Vellumental, Olivia gains the ability to fold into the Vellumental and create water. She uses this power to refill a dry lake and theEddy River, which the trio travel down to reachShogun Studios, a popular theme park.

Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb enter the park, finding it almost entirely deserted. They are tasked with finding the park's master key to rescue the park staff, who are trapped in the high castle tower. After traveling through the whole park, they rescue Luigi in the employee area of theNinja Attraction, who found the master key, mistaking it for the key to Peach's Castle. The trio unlocks the tower gates and enterBig Sho' Theatre. After participating in three performances, they face off againstRubber Band, another one of Olly's generals. After defeating Rubber Band, Mario destroys the blue streamer, saving the park and bringing them closer to saving Peach's Castle. The park celebrates with a fireworks ceremony, which jogs Bob-omb's memories.

Yellow streamer[edit]

Mario and Bob-omb confront the Paper Macho Gooper Blooper

Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb continue down the Eddy River, no longer blocked by the blue streamer, toSweetpaper Valley. They are confronted by Olly and Olivia gets crushed by a massive boulder. Bob-omb recalls a way to save Olivia and takes Mario tothe Great Sea. They sail out to a deserted cruise ship known asthe Princess Peach. The duo find the suite Bob-omb originally stayed in. The lockbox inside, which Bob-omb was looking for, is snatched by Paper MachoGooper Blooper, which Mario fights off at the deck of the ship. Retrieving the lockbox, the duo return to Sweetpaper Valley, where Bob-omb reveals the lockbox contains his late friend's fuse. He uses the fuse to blow himself up, destroying the boulder and freeing Olivia. Olivia runs off, devastated by Bob-omb's sacrifice, and is only cheered up by Mario donning aGoomba Mask after the suggestion of Bob-omb's ghost.

Mario dancing with the faceless Toads

Mario and Olivia head into theScorching Sandpaper Desert, where the sun is cut out of the sky. After traveling through the desert and obtaining information inSnif City, they rescue the ancient historianProfessor Toad from the insides of aMega Paper Macho Pokey. The professor is pursuing the legend ofKhap'taan Teeowed and tags along with the duo, utilizing his ability to reach ancient writings to solve the ruins' puzzles. The trio perform an ancient ritual in the desert to open theFire Vellumental Cave and defeat the origamiFire Vellumental within. Olivia gains the ability to fold into the Vellumental and light fires, which she uses to light fires inthreeToadmonoliths and unearth theTemple of Shrooms.

Inside the temple, the Mario, Olivia, and Professor Toad discovers many zombie-like faceless Toads anda DJ being held hostage. The trio find the"Thrills at Night" disc, round up the faceless Toads, and summon the next of Olly's enforcers:Hole Punch. After defeating Hole Punch, Mario destroys the yellow streamer and frees the desert sun. The trio head to the newly-openedSun Altar, and find Captain T. Ode preserved in a block of ice. Olivia frees the captain, who heads off in search of his old submarine, theSuper Marino. Mario and Olivia follow the captain, while Professor Toad stays behind in the desert.

Purple streamer[edit]

Mario arrives at theSea Tower

Returning the Toad Town, Mario and Olivia find Captain T. Ode, who reclaims ownership of his own submarine. The sub is attached to Sea Captain Toad's ship, and T. Ode, Mario, and Olivia head out into the Great Sea. After clearing the thick fog that covers the sea, they discover the source of the purple streamer at theSea Tower, but are unable to enter without the three orbs located inDiamond Island. They travel between many islands, eventually meeting up with Luigi onMushroom Island, who holds the key to Diamond Island. The brothers decide to find the island's resident and free theOrigami Craftsman from the walls of his workshop. The craftsman reveals he created King Olly for the Origami Festival using the forbidden Fold of Life. Olly turned on his creator and set out to fold the world in his image, using the Origami Craftsman's notes to fold Olivia. The craftsman shares a set of notes with Olivia before she heads back to the ship with Mario.

Mario and Olivia use the key Luigi obtained to access the submerged Diamond Island, where three temples stand, housing the Trials of Power, Wisdom, and Courage; and the nearbyIce Vellumental Mountain. The duo must travel up the mountain and defeat theIce Vellumental at its peak. After defeating the final Vellumental, Olivia gains the ability to fold into it and utilize its ice powers to access the Trials of Wisdom and Courage. After completing all three trials, Mario and Olivia turn to the Sea Tower and climb up to its peak. At the top, they face off againstTape, and upon the stationery's defeat, Mario destroys the purple streamer.

Green streamer[edit]

Bowser Jr., Kamek, Mario, and Olivia resting in the hot spring

Mario and Olivia notice the green streamer peeking out from above the clouds. A mysterious light appears on top of the Sea Tower, and stepping into it transports them toShangri-Spa, whereBowser's Castle had crash-landed. The duo meets up withKamek, who is unable to return to the castle due to the foldedBoss Sumo Bro guarding the entrance.Bowser Jr. flies in, whoseJunior Clown Car would allow access to Boss Sumo Bro, but is shredded by another one of Olly's generals:Scissors. Kamek reluctantly joins up with Mario and Olivia, and the group travels to four of the spa's springs in order to revive Jr. However, when Jr. soaks in theSpring of Jungle Mist for too long, he ends up losing his color. The group travels to theSpring of Rainbows, which involves winning the game showShy Guys Finish Last. The spring restores Bowser Jr.'s color, allowing him to take Mario up to Boss Sumo Bro. The boss is defeated, allowing the group and all of Bowser's minion access to Bowser's Castle again.

Bowser's minions start a large clash with the Folded Soldiers, while Mario, Olivia, and Kamek search for the key to the throne room, which Kamek believes to be in his quarters. Along the way, Kamek disappears, but Mario is able to find the castle key in the hands of Luigi, who once again mistook it for the key to Peach's Castle. Soon after, Olivia is snatched by a shadowy hand and all of Bowser's minions disappear as well. On the way to the throne room, Mario battlesBig andLi'l Cutout Soldiers, until reaching the creature that captured Olivia, theHandaconda, whom Mario defeats in a game ofrock paper scissors. In the following room, the duo finds the cut-up remains of Bowser's minions. They then face off against thePaper Mistake Buzzy Beetle, created by Scissors, before fighting Scissors itself. After defeating both bosses, Mario is able to revive Bowser's minions, free Bowser, and destroy the green streamer.

Origami Castle[edit]

King Olly transforms Peach's Castle into the Origami Castle

Bowser mobilizes his army, along with Mario and Olivia, onto a newairship, which they use to travel to Peach's Castle. However, they are intercepted by thePaper Plane Squadron, and one large jet dives into the airship, causing the ship to crash into Hotfoot Crater. Mario, Olivia, Kamek, and Bowser Jr. are chased up the volcano by a horde of Paper Macho Goombas, with Kamek and Bowser Jr. staying behind to keep back the horde. Mario and Olivia meet up with Bowser, and the three use the airship cannon to launch to the ground outside of Peach's Castle. Luigi meets up with them, who inadvertently had the key to the castle lodged in his kart's tailpipe. Inside, the group is greeted by Origami Peach, before Olly refolds Peach's Castle into Origami Castle.

Mario, Olivia, and Bowser travel through the newly folded castle and eventually reach Olly, who summons theStapler. After defeating the final Legion of Stationary member, Bowser finally manages to unfold himself. After a pep talk from Bowser to raise Olivia's spirits, the trio confronts King Olly in his throne room. Inside, they attempt to reason with Olly, who reveals Peach has been folded into the rear wall of the throne room. Olly reveals that his grudge against the Toads originates from a scribble the Origami Craftsman left, which Olly believes was left carelessly. He has already folded 999 origami cranes and intends to use Mario to create the final crane, which will grant him his wish to turn every Toad into blank scraps. Olly engages in battle against Mario and Olivia, using his own versions of the Vellumentals. After being defeated by Olivia's Vellumentals, Olly folds himself into a large sumo wrestler, which Olivia counteracts by folding Bowser into a giant origami sumo wrestler. Mario assists Bowser in knocking Olly off the platform, but Olly rises again as a giant version of his normal self and unleashes his inner rage which turns into a poisonous gas. Olivia summons a massive Magic Circle, which when completed, transforms Olivia into the design given to her by the Origami Craftsman: a giant hammer, defeating Olly for good.

In Olly's final moments, Olivia discovers the scribble on him and reveals it was actually a hopeful message that he become a good king. Repentant, Olly entrusts his 999 cranes to Olivia and allows her to use his body as the final one. Luigi, Kamek, and Bowser Jr. arrive with the Origami Craftsman who instructs Olivia on how to make a paper crane. She then wishes to undo all the origami her brother folded, including herself. The thousand cranes grant her wish and carry Peach's Castle back to its proper place in Toad Town. Everyone lands outside the castle along with a restored Princess Peach, and realizes that Olivia is absent.

Everyone prepares to release paper lanterns to give thanks to all the origami.

That night, the Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser's army celebrate the Origami Festival together. The Origami Craftsman reveals his contribution: the original, scaled-down Origami Castle, complete with thrones for the two origami siblings. Mario expresses his sadness over Olivia's sacrifice, but Peach insists that she is still with them in spirit. To finish the celebrations, everyone releases paper lanterns into the night sky in honor of origami. Afterwards, the Mario Bros. drive home as the credits roll.

Olivia and Olly sit on their thrones if the game is completed 100%

If the player achieves 100%completion and defeats the final boss, the photos receive golden frames, and a post-credits scene plays in which the Origami Craftsman places miniatures of Olly and Olivia beside each other on his castle in the center of Toad Town.

Gameplay[edit]

Overworld gameplay[edit]

Mario comes across the first Toad in need of rescue.

The overworld exploration is quite different from the series' standard; whereas the previous three games were either sorted into individual chapters or levels,Paper Mario: The Origami King switches to a completely open-world style of progression, with Mario being able to travel to any of the game's locales completely on foot like the first two games. The main quest of the game is to destroy the fivestreamers that King Olly has wrapped aroundPeach's Castle by tracking down a spool, defeating theLegion of Stationery boss guarding it, and then smashing it.

Mario's basic moveset consists ofjumping and being able to hit things with hishammer. If Marioattacks an enemy with one of these moves, he either deals bonus damage to them at the start of the battle, or defeats them outright if his health is high enough. When items are struck with the hammer, they usually drop small amounts ofconfetti. This confetti can be used to repairNot-Bottomless Holes found throughout the world, which rewards Mario with coins or repairs objects. Early in the game, Mario gains the special1,000-Fold Arms ability, which can be triggered by standing onMagic Circles and is used to solve puzzles or defeat bosses. Mario's partnerOlivia gains the ability to use various elemental-themed powers by collectingBibliofolds, which are activated when standing on their respective Magic Circles. Additionally, Mario can ask Olivia forhints at any point on the overworld, or use any items he has collected.

Each area has a variety of collectibles to find, which are tracked in thepause menu. In addition to Not-Bottomless Holes, Toads are hidden around most areas, either being folded into different shapes, crumpled, or otherwise in trouble. If Mario rescues a Toad, it will join his audience in battle. Rescuing certain Toads can also progress the game's plot or provide access to extra facilities inToad Town. Other collectible items include? Blocks, which give Mario coins and helpful items when struck, and Collectible Treasures, optional trophies of characters or objects which are either found hiding intreasure chests or can be purchased from shops.

Other items that can be used on the overworld are purchased from theFun, Funky, and Functional accessory stores or gained from theSensor Lab. The accessory stores sell items that alert Mario to collectibles, make gathering confetti easier, give discounts at stores, or provide cosmetic bonuses. The Sensor Lab gives tools that either help Mario find hidden objects or disguise himself from enemies. TheScorching Sandpaper Desert allows Mario to use aBoot Car to traverse the desert faster.

In the settings menu, there is an option to control certain aspects of the game with motion controls or entirely with the controller buttons. This applies to the 1,000-Fold Arms,fishing, and theSuper Marino. Three settings are locked with four question marks. They are unlocked by going to theBattle Lab. The first unlockable setting offers hints for battles with thePuzzle Solver, the second adds time to each battle's clock with theTimer Extender, and the third lets the player control the amount of coins the Timer Extender will spend.

Battle system[edit]

Mario fighting origamiGoombas and origamiShy Guys in a ring.

Mario jumping on a line of origami Boos.

The combat system ofThe Origami King is overhauled compared to the previous game. In this game, enemies appear on a circular battle arena with 4 rings going outward, each consisting of 12 spaces. Mario stands in the center, and enemies must be arranged in the intended formation by sliding and rotating the panels on the rings. A correct formation is usually a straight line of enemies or a 2x2 square and gives Mario a1.5x damage boost for the next turn if he successfully arranges the enemies. The line-up phase of battles also has a timer and a limit of how many moves Mario can make, although he can undo his moves until he has spent all of them or the timer runs out. During this phase, Mario can also ask Olivia for a hint, attempt toflee, or spend coins to increase the timer.

Anaudience ofToadsthat have been saved watches Mario during battle and makes comments throughout. During the line-up phase, Mario can Cheer by throwing a maximum of 999 coins towards the Toads. The more coins that have been spent, the better the effects of the Cheer are. A Cheer will have the Toads throw trash to damage some enemies, move the rings closer to the correct solution, and give Mario healing and items. Cheering can only be done once per turn.

Once the enemies have been lined up, Mario gets to attack using his weapons. He has permanent Boots and Hammer attacks, in addition to stronger weapons with durability that break after a few uses, and one-use battle items. The Jump, Iron Jump, Hurlhammer, Fire Flower, and Ice Flower attacks hit a straight line of enemies, Hammer attacks and the Tail hit a 2x2 square, and the POW Block hits every grounded enemy on the board and stuns. Mario is allowed to use extra attacks or items per turn if there are more enemies and if he has lined them up properly.Action Commands can be landed by pressing the buttons at the right time, making attacks deal more damage.

If Mario is attacked by multiple enemies at once on the overworld, this may initiate a Wave Battle. If the Vellumental powers have been unlocked, these Wave Battles will often have aMagic Circle being held by one of the enemies. Lining up the enemies properly and then defeating that enemy will cause the Magic Circle to drop at Mario's feet, where he can then activate the circle on his following turn, defeating all of the enemies on the board.

Any equipped accessories activate at the start of a battle, and can either reduce how much damage Mario takes, give him extra time, or give him extra health. Some enemies may enter battle angry, and if they are not lined up properly, they have access to a special team-up attack. If there are only a few enemies remaining, Mario is given a damage boost and the line-up phase is skipped.Mechakoopas have a chance to replace an enemy at random in certain areas, and give extra coins when defeated.

During enemies' turns, they attack Mario individually or as a group. Groups of enemies have access to special team moves that usually do more damage and attack in unison. Mario canGuard attacks to take reduced damage if the player times a button press before the attacks land. After attacking, the enemies move to different positions on the board.

If Mario has an active partner, they attack at the end of the turn. They have a pre-set formation, and the player cannot influence which enemies are attacked. The partner's attack damage can be boosted with theAlly Tambourine. Most partner attacks have a chance to miss at random.

At the start of the game, enemies start off battle by being placed in their correct positions, then jumping into shuffled positions. Once Mario destroys the redstreamer, battles always start with the enemies being shuffled.

Bonuses[edit]

There are various bonuses that affect the amount of coins Mario earns after battle. Every applicable bonus is summed up at the end of battle:

• Clear Bonus: A different Clear Bonus is assigned to each battle encounter, although it is usually 100, 160, or 180 coins at a base level. Any coins Mario earns from defeating enemies are added to the sum. Three extra conditions will add 10 coins each to the counter: if MarioFirst Strikes the enemy, if MarioGuards an enemy attack at least once, and if Mario lands at least one ExcellentAction Command.
• Puzzle-Completion Bonus: Earned for solving a puzzle. This bonus is up to 100% of the Clear Bonus depending on how efficiently Mario arranged the rings.
• No-Damage Bonus: Earned for finishing a battle without taking damage. 50% of the Clear Bonus.
• 1,000-Fold Arms Finisher: Earned for finishing a battle with aMagic Circle attack. 50% of the Clear Bonus.
• Wave-Battle Bonus: Earned for finishing a Wave Battle. 50% of the Clear Bonus.
• Boss Clear Bonus: Earned for beating a boss. 100% of the Clear Bonus.

Miss points[edit]

TheGold Time Plus accessory being sold at a 90% discount.

A running total of "miss points" is held throughout the game, incrementing when Mario performs poorly in battle. The amount of miss points is not visible in-game and is only tracked internally. Earning miss points is purely beneficial, and they cannot be subtracted from the total once added. The following actions grant Mario miss points:

• Cheering: approximately^[a] +1 point per 300 coins spent
• Adding time to the timer: approximately^[b] +2 points per second added
• Getting a Nice action command: +5 points
• Using aMushroom,Shiny Mushroom, orFlashy Mushroom: +10 points
• Failing to block an attack: +50 points
• Failing to solve a puzzle in battle: +150 points
• Failing to solve a boss puzzle: +150 points
• Getting hit by a boss'scharged attack: +400 points
• Using a 1-Up Mushroom: +1000 points
• Getting a Game Over: +3000 points

Earning enough miss points applies a discount to all battle accessories still available for purchase. This discount is 50% at 15000 miss points, 80% at 30000 miss points, and 90% at 50000 miss points.In-game announcements notify Mario of discounts, although these tend to be delayed and do not activate the moment the discount applies.

Additionally, thePuzzle Solver can be unlocked early by earning 10000 miss points. Otherwise, it will unlock after destroying the yellowstreamer.

Footnotes

Boss battles[edit]

Mario navigates a puzzle-like ring in a battle against theEarth Vellumental.

Boss battles operate on a variation of the main battle system: rather than Mario being in the center and needing to arrange the enemies around him, Mario stands on the outside of the rings and must arrange a path to reach the boss in the center. Arrow Panels will send Mario walking in a direction until he runs into another arrow or reaches an Action Panel or Magic Circle. If Mario runs over the same panel twice, he trips and his turn ends without him getting the chance to attack or use items.

The position that Mario ends in after his turn is important to the battle. If he is on the outer two rings, he cannot hit the enemy with a Hammer or Tail attack. Some bosses are most vulnerable in certain spots, such asColored Pencils, whose case can be shut by hitting him from behind. Bosses tend to deal more damage or have different moves if Mario ends a battle on the inner two rings.

Helpful panels are spread across the board, depending on the battle. The most common are ones that give Mario 2x attack power that turn and give him one extra action.Treasure chests can be opened to spread hearts, coins, and other panels on the boards. All Magic Circles must first be activated by hitting a green "ON" switch. Most bosses require the use of 1,000-Fold Arms attacks or elemental Vellumental powers to be defeated.

The ability to flee will always fail during boss battles. The player cannot ask Olivia for hints, but Mario can pick upHint Envelopes on the board that provide clues on how to beat the boss. Cheering is modified, so that Mario still gets healing and items, but it also highlights the path the Arrow Panels will take him in.

Controls[edit]

Field

Actions	Controls
Check Notes (with Professor Toad present) Open Sea Chart (in The Great Sea)	or
Toss Confetti	or
Help
Menu
Move
Dig (with Professor Toad present) Dive underwater (in The Great Sea)
Ask Olivia
Jump
Hammer
Items

Battles

Actions	Controls
Switch between Rotate and Slide (lineup phase) Switch between Weapons and Items (attack phase)	/ or /
Help
Buy Time (lineup phase) Change Weapons (attack phase)
Select	/
Change View
Hints from Olivia
Confirm Action Commands
Flee
Cheers from Toads

Mario's stats[edit]

	Stat	Initial value	Max. value	Function
		0	999,999	The amount of coins Mario currently has.
		500	2000	The amount of confetti Mario can carry, which increases after eachstreamer is destroyed.
		50	200	The maximum health Mario can have. Each multiple of 20 HP reached increases damage by one.
		0	416	The number of Toads Mario has rescued, visible after entering theArt Gallery.
		3	11	The amount of damage Mario can do with the jumpFirst Strike.
		4	12	The amount of damage Mario can do with the hammer First Strike.

Stats after each streamer[edit]

Streamer destroyed	None
Confetti capacity	500	800	1100	1400	1700	2000

Characters[edit]

Playable[edit]

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  Mario - The protagonist of the game

Allies[edit]

Battle[edit]

Icon	Name	Move	Attack power (Normal/Ally Tambourine)	Attack accuracy	Attack range	Availability
	Bob-omb	Bomb Bump	20/30	70%-80%	One enemy	After boarding the cable car to Autumn Mountain until his sacrifice in Sweetpaper Valley. Unavailable in the Earth Vellumental Temple, Water Vellumental Shrine, Ninja Attraction, and Scuffle Island.
	Spike	Up-Chuck	25	65%	Line formation	After being found in the grassy field in Autumn Mountain, until being brought to the "canned-food par-tay".
	Bone Goomba	Skullbonk	20	100%	One enemy	After being found in the grassy field in Autumn Mountain, until being brought to the "canned-food par-tay".
	Professor Toad	Dig This	24/36	75%	Up to four enemies in any formation	After defeatingMega Paper Macho Pokey, permanently available in all locations of the yellow streamer area excluding Sweetpaper Valley, Breezy Tunnel, and the Fire Vellumental Cave.
	Kamek	Magic	38/57	85%	Up to four enemies in any formation	After meeting him in Shangri-Spa, until vanishing in Bowser's Castle. Cannot be taken outside of the green streamer area. Unavailable in the Spring of Jungle Mist and Spring of Rainbows after Bowser Jr. is restored in the latter. Briefly available in Hotfoot Crater until he attempts to stop the Paper Macho Mini Goomba horde.
	Bowser Jr.	Tantrum	50/75	80%	Line formation	After being restored in the Spring of Rainbows, until arriving in the great hall of Bowser's Castle. Cannot be taken outside of the green streamer area. Unavailable in the Spring of Jungle Mist and Spring of Rainbows. Briefly available in Hotfoot Crater until he attempts to stop the Paper Macho Mini Goomba horde.
	Bowser	Fire Breath	50/75 25/37 (Fire Bros) 75/112 (Ice Bros)	75%	Line formation	After being saved in Peach's Castle until escaping the castle, available again in Peach's Castle/Origami Castle after escaping from Hotfoot Crater. Only available in the last two rooms of the castle after being unfolded.

Other[edit]

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  Olivia - Mario's main ally, who gives him hints and grants him the power to use the1,000-Fold Arms

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  Luigi - Mario's follower atMushroom Island and Peach's Castle

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  FacelessToads^[a] - Forty of Mario's followers in theTemple of Shrooms right before the fight withHole Punch

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  Feelin' Fungi^[b] - Four of Mario's temporary followers onClub Island

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  Shangri-Spa accessory vendor^[a] - Mario's follower on the platform on which he is found inShangri-Spa

Supporting[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Princess Peach	Invites Mario to the Origami Festival but is later folded by King Olly. In origami form, Princess Peach asks Mario if he thinks Toads should be destroyed and wiped out, then banishes him to the castle's dungeon. She reappears to introduce Mario toOrigami Castle and appears in regular paper form after Olly is defeated.
	Whispering Trees	Many sentient trees that inhabit theWhispering Woods. They comment on Mario's activities while he explores. They can be hit for confetti.
	Ol' Grandsappy	An old tree stump who lives in the Whispering Woods. He needs theSoul Seed to be revitalized, and after such, singsa song and grows into a taller, younger form known as Sweet Sap Loggins.
	Sap Sisters	Three female Whispering Trees who watch over Ol' Grandsappy. They serve as backup singers in his song.
	Birdo	An infrequently appearing character, Birdo is first seen being dropped into the spring in the Whispering Woods. She plays a major role inBig Sho' Theater, acting in a play involving twoPaper Macho Koopa Troopa gangs fighting over her. Birdo also appears in the cafe at theSpring of Rainbows when Mario orders the "special."
	Shogun Studios cosplayers	AGoomba,Koopa Troopa, andSnifit who are first encountered at Shogun Studios while it is deserted. They warn Mario about the Folded Soldiers invading.
	Princess	A Chain Chomp who resides in the petting zoo at Shogun Studios. While Princess is initially vicious, she calms down once Mario gives her a Bone, and Olivia pets her.
	DJ Snifit	A yellow Snifit who plays on the turntables at theSnif City Royal Hotel. His job is taken back byDJ Toad after the yellow streamer is destroyed.
	Emcee Shy Guy	A bowtie-wearing Shy Guy who serves as the host ofShy Guys Finish Last.

Toads[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Kanchō Kinopio	A yellow Toad who wears glasses and is the curator of theMusée Champignon inToad Town.
	Fortune Toad	A green Toad running a fortune-telling stand on Picnic Road. Mario can buy fortunes from him that have either positive, negative, or neutral outcomes.
	Fun, Funky, and Functional vendors	Snifits, Toads, and aMonty Mole that are found around the world and sell accessories. They are distinguished by the large backpacks they wear.
	Battle Lab Toad	A Toad found onPicnic Road, initially folded into the shape of a dog. He operates theBattle Lab and allows Mario to use its services.
	Rescue Squad	Five Toads who are matched up in place of enemies while using the Ring Trainer in the Battle Lab.
	Earth Vellumental Temple curator	A Toad who runs theEarth Vellumental Temple and is found being attacked bySwoops.
	Chef Kinopio	A Toad who runs the cafe onOverlook Tower. He cowers between boxes until Mario has defeated all theMini Goombas, then rewards him with a bag of confetti.
	Toad Researcher	A yellow Toad holding a wrench. He is found in theSensor Lab and gives Mario his new inventions, also offering to charge them for 500 coins.
	Sea Captain Toad	A blue Toad found on Autumn Mountain, folded as a fish. He allows Mario to use his boat to sail acrossthe Great Sea.
	Oarsman	A Toad who ferries a boat between Autumn Mountain, Eddy River, Shogun Studios, and Sweetpaper Valley. He is folded as a monkey and must be attracted with anOpened Can of Tuna.
	Satellite office Toads	Toads who are found stuck in the fax machines in the satellite offices. After being freed, they let Mario use fax travel to visit the main Sensor Lab.
	Love Toad	A red Toad who is rescued at the Shogun Studios entrance. He stands next to a pole in Toad Town and hints Mario towards the locations ofMAX UP Hearts he can collect.
	Shogun Studios staff	Toads in blue outfits who work at Shogun Studios. They must be rescued before certain activities can be done in the park.
	Senchō Kinopio	A purple Toad who is the captain ofthe Princess Peach.
	DJ Toad	A DJ forHole Punch in theTemple of Shrooms. He plays various discs that Mario brings him, to see whether Hole Punch likes them. After Hole Punch's defeat, DJ Toad is found playing music in the Snif City Royal Hotel's lobby.
	Captain T. Ode	An ancient ship captain, rescued from under theScorching Sandpaper Desert. Captain T. Ode then goes to the Musée Champignon to recover hisSuper Marino, attaching it to Sea Captain Toad's boat and giving Mario the ability to dive underwater.
	Toad's BBQ Foodeatery caretaker	A shirtless Toad found inside theBig Shell, which is recovered in the Great Sea and cooked in the Whispering Woods.
	Origami Craftsman	The creator of Olly and Olivia, residing onMushroom Island. He wished for Olly to be a fair and kind king and wrote this message on his body, only for Olly to view writing on his paper as disrespectful and trap him behind a wall. The Origami Craftsman returns near the very end of the game, where he teaches Olivia how to fold Olly's body into a crane and make a wish.
	Shangri-Spa Toad	Toads resembling angels who are found inShangri-Spa. When Bowser's Castle crashes into the spa and destroys their banquet hall, they put Bowser's minions to work to pay off the damages.

Koopa Troop[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Goomba	Paper Goombas appear as one of the first characters Mario meets in the basement of Peach's Castle, where one gets forcibly transformed into origami. Another group appears on the way to Toad Town, where they agree to team up with Mario. They are seen again as some of the minions working off their debt at Shangri-Spa. A Goomba and a Shy Guy also debate who Bowser's favorite minion is at acafé.
	Buzzy Beetle	A Buzzy Beetle appears in Peach's Castle's dungeon at the start of the game. They are also among the members of Bowser's army at Shangri-Spa and Bowser's Castle.
	Koopa Troopa	A Koopa Troopa is in Peach's Castle's dungeon at the start of the game. They also appear around the Earth Vellumental Temple, where they worship the Earth Vellumental as a deity. On Overlook Mountain, three Koopa Troopas bid on a Shell Stone at an auction. They also work at Shangri-Spa and are help storm Bowser's Castle with the other minions. A Koopa Troopa is the barista of the cafe in the Water Vellumental Shrine.
	Spike	A Spike is among the minions that appear when Mario is first dropped into Peach's Castle's dungeon. One reappears in Toad Town, stuck in the red brick building. A Spike is part of the Canned Food Par-tay Trio on Autumn Mountain and joins as a temporary party member. Spikes later appear in Shangri-Spa, where one sells a Collectible Treasure, and fight on Bowser's airship.
	Hammer Bro	A Hammer Bro first appears in the dungeon of Peach's Castle. They later appear as servants in Shangri-Spa and as part of the army in Bowser's Castle.
	Shy Guy	A Shy Guy helps Mario and Bowser escape in theKoopa Clown Car, and can later be encountered in Bowser's Castle, where he is disappointed that Bowser banned him from riding it. Shy Guys are seen standing on rocks in the Great Sea and one can have hisCoin Bag returned to him for a reward. They are among the servants in Shangri-Spa, and a color-bleached Shy Guy is found at the Spring of Jungle Mist. In the Spring of Rainbows, Shy Guys make up the audience ofShy Guys Finish Last. Another one also appears in the Water Vellumental Shrine's cafe.
	Snifit	Snifits take over Shroom City once the Toads disappear. After Hole Punch is defeated, the Toads and Snifits begin living together. Some Snifits sell accessories, one in Toad Town sells confetti, and one on Club Island can recharge Mario's gadgets from the Sensor Lab.
	Thwomp	A Thwomp can crush Mario as a result of one of the fortunes on Picnic Road, and stopping a giant Thwomp right before it drops on Mario is part of the Trial of Courage. A Kabuki Thwomp appears as an obstacle in the Ninja Attraction. Origami Thwomps appear on Overlook Mountain and the final battle against King Olly.
	Rocky Wrench	Two Rocky Wrenches appear as NPCs. One sells collectible treasures on the port in Toad Town, and another one is found outside the Sensor Lab.
	Monty Mole	Monty Moles are the main inhabitants of Breezy Tunnel. One of them runs a shop, andanother holds an auction on Overlook Mountain.
	Dry Bones	A Dry Bones is found sealed behind a wall on Overlook Mountain, and another is looking at an exhibit in the Earth Vellumental Temple. They also run the cafe onBonehead Island. Two Dry Bones are seen juggling bones at Shogun Studios, and reappear in the ending.
	Cheep Cheep	Cheep Cheeps are first found flopping in the dried-up lake on Autumn Mountain. Afterwards, they are seen swimming around in Shogun Studios, Big Sho' Theater, and The Great Sea. They can also be fished up at various fishing spots.
	Bone Goomba	A Bone Goomba is part of the Canned Food Par-tay Trio on Autumn Mountain. Another one appears in the Bonehead Island cafe.
	Sombrero Guy	A Sombrero Guy is part of the Canned Food Par-tay Trio on Autumn Mountain. Another one appears in the Shroom City cafe.
	Ninji	Ninjis are found throughout Shogun Studios. One of them trades Mario his shuriken in exchange for a straw he can use for underwater breathing exercises.
	Bob-omb	Many Bob-ombs are shown to have traveled aboard the Princess Peach before Gooper Blooper attacked it. Later in the game, Bob-ombs are used as ammunition against thePaper Plane Squadron. During the Origami Festival, a few of them are seen running around, and another is sharing a table with a Toad.
	Mini Goomba	A swarm of Mini Goombas drinks from a large cup of coffee at the cafe atScorching Sandpaper Desert.
	Sledge Bro	A Sledge Bro is the server of the cafe atScorching Sandpaper Desert.
	Dino Rhino	A Dino Rhino appears in the cafe at Shroom City, running in place and breathing fire in time to a Sombrero Guy's song.
	Ptooie	A Ptooie appears in the cafe at Shroom City, blowing air to the tune of a Sombrero Guy's song.
	Blooper	Bloopers can be fished up from thefishing spot onFull Moon Island.
	Mega Blooper	A Mega Blooper holding a sign blocks Mario is he tries to exit the boundaries of the Great Sea.
	Legendary Cheep Cheep andLegendary Blooper	Extra rare species of fish that can be caught on thefishing spot onFull Moon Island. Catching both of them earns Mario a trophy.
	Spiny	Spinies appear as employees at Shangri-Spa and fight their counterparts in Bowser's Castle.
	Whistle Snifit	Two pink Whistle Snifits appear in the cafe at the Spring of Rainbows, where they cheer forBirdo.
	Koopa Paratroopa	Koopa Paratroopas appear during the airship battle against thePaper Plane Squadron.

Miscellaneous[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Bullet Bill	Bullets seen lined up in Bowser's airship hangar.
	Co Gasagoso	Tiny Scuttlebugs that surface from the sand and can be defeated without entering battle.
	Gold Fish	Goldenmarlins that can be followed for a trail of coins.
	Whale	Silhouettes of whales can be seen swimming in the Great Sea. They can blow Sea Captain Toad's ship up with their blowholes.
	Fuzzy	Fuzzies travel along paths in the Spring of Rainbows and harm Mario if he touches them. They cannot be battled like most other origami enemies.

Enemies[edit]

Main article:Paper Mario: The Origami King bestiary

Folded Soldiers[edit]

Paper Mario: The Origami King has 46 regular enemies. Compared to previous games, there are much fewer original enemy species, with a majority of enemies being origami versions of pre-existing characters known as Folded Soldiers. Enemies also drop less items, with most only dropping coins, confetti, and sometimes Mushrooms, while Shoe Goombas and Mechakoopas have unique item drops. Some enemies will immediately be defeated and drop a10-Coin without entering battle if Mario First Strikes them on the overworld while his max HP is above a certain threshold.

Enemy HP is not visible in-game, only being indicated by enemies appearing exhausted when at low health. Flat defense values are also removed, instead favoring percent-based multipliers. Most enemy attacks do not do flat damage, often being a random number between two boundaries that increase when multiple enemies attack at once.

New to the series is regular enemies being able to team up for special attacks. For examples, six Shy Guys can perform a Pyramid Attack, where they form a pyramid pattern, then the topmost Shy Guy jumps on Mario. Also new are attacks where angry enemies will pick up another one on the field and attack Mario with it, doing varying damage based on the thrown enemy's HP and immediately defeating it.

Elemental resistances return, but are downplayed. Some enemies have resistances or weaknesses tofire andice element attacks, or can be flipped over with jumps or POW Blocks. Enemies that wear shells will retreat after being stomped on, after which jumping on the shell will launch it forward and damage other enemies. During the line-up phase, a few enemies have special interactions: Piranha Plants burrow underground, Boos turn invisible, and Li'l Cutout Soldiers are chained together.

Enemy descriptions and models can be seen in the Musee Champignon, in the Origami Enemy Gallery. Enemies appear for each streamer section they are found in.

Name	HP	Attacks	Locations
Goomba	6	Headbonk, Group Headbonk, Wave Headbonk, Tower Attack	Peach's Castle, Whispering Woods, Toad Town, Picnic Road, Overlook Mountain, Overlook Tower, Autumn Mountain, Chestnut Valley, Shogun Studios, Temple of Shrooms, Bonehead Island, Spade Island, Shangri-Spa, Bowser's Castle, Origami Castle
Swoop	7	Battering Ram, Big Battering Ram, Assault & Battery, Bombs Away	Graffiti Underground, Earth Vellumental Temple, Water Vellumental Shrine
Scaredy Rat	9	Rattack, Stacked Rattack, Steal, Stacked Steal, Loose Change	Graffiti Underground, Picnic Road, Ninja Attraction, Shroom City
Shy Guy	10	Blush Rush, Stack Attack, Tower Attack, Pyramid Attack, Shell Rider, Ally Attack	Peach's Castle, Picnic Road, Overlook Mountain, Autumn Mountain, Shogun Studios, The Princess Peach, Temple of Shrooms, Bowser's Castle
Spiny	14	Shell Shot, Group Shell Shot, Stack Attack, Rolling Attack	Overlook Mountain, Autumn Mountain, Chestnut Valley, Breezy Tunnel, Club Island, Bowser's Castle, Origami Castle
Cheep Cheep	12	Flyin' Fish, Water Pistol, Stone Shot, Tower Attack, Stacked Water Pistol	Overlook Mountain, Autumn Mountain, Water Vellumental Shrine, The Princess Peach, The Great Sea, Heart Island, Crescent/Full Moon Island, Spade Island
Paragoomba	15	Flyin' Headbonk, Group Headbonk, Foe Throw	Overlook Mountain, Overlook Tower, Autumn Mountain, Club Island
Koopa Troopa	12	Shell Shot, Shell Spark, Tower Attack, Group Shell Shot	Earth Vellumental Temple, Autumn Mountain, Water Vellumental Shrine, Shogun Studios, Sea Tower, Shangri-Spa, Bowser's Castle, Origami Castle
Galoomba	11	Headbalonk, Tower Attack, Group Headbalonk, Wave Headbalonk	Chestnut Valley, Shogun Studios
Sidestepper (Red)	16	Slice 'n' Dice, Stacked Slice 'n' Dice	Water Vellumental Shrine, ? Island, The Great Sea, Crescent/Full Moon Island, Sea Tower
Sidestepper (Blue)	22	Deep Cut, Stacked Deep Cut	Water Vellumental Shrine, Ice Vellumental Mountain, Sea Tower
Snifit	24	Bullet, Bullet Barrage, Tower Attack, Pyramid Attack, Stacked Shot, Firing Squad	Shogun Studios, The Princess Peach, Shangri-Spa
Ninji	20	Ninja Strike, Tower Attack, Clone Tower Attack, Shuriken Toss, Sure-They-Can, Clone Sure-They-Can, Ninja Decoy, Ninja Drop	Ninja Attraction, Shogun Studios, Origami Castle
Fire Bro	30	Fire Throw, Bro Throw, Hot Bro Throw	The Princess Peach, Fire Vellumental Cave, Hammer Island, Sea Tower, Origami Castle
Spike	32	Up-Chuck, Ground Pound, Hurly-Burly, Super Ground Pound, Foe Throw	The Princess Peach, ? Island, Bowser's Castle
Scuttlebug	24	Bite, Web Shot, Tower Attack	The Princess Peach, Temple of Shrooms
Shoe Goomba	6	Stomp	Breezy Tunnel
Buzzy Beetle	20	Shell Shot, Shell Spark, Stacked Shell Shot, Group Shell Shot, Tower Attack	Breezy Tunnel, Scorching Sandpaper Desert, Fire Vellumental Cave, Scorching Sandpaper East, Ice Vellumental Mountain, Sea Tower, Bowser's Castle, Origami Castle
Pokey	28	Flop Bop, Headbutt, Group Flop, Prickly Putt	Scorching Sandpaper Desert, Scorching Sandpaper Minor, Scorching Sandpaper West, Scorching Sandpaper Far West, Scorching Sandpaper Far East
Dry Bones	9	Bone Toss, Stacked Bone Toss	Scorching Sandpaper Desert, Scorching Sandpaper Minor, Scorching Sandpaper East, Temple of Shrooms
Boo	24	Spooky Slap, Spooky Surprise, The Full Haunty	Scorching Sandpaper Desert, Scorching Sandpaper Minor, Scorching Sandpaper East, Scorching Sandpaper Far West, Temple of Shrooms
Bone Goomba	30	Skullbonk, Tower Attack, Group Skullbonk, Wave Skullbonk	Scorching Sandpaper Desert, Scorching Sandpaper West, Temple of Shrooms, Scorching Sandpaper East, Bonehead Island
Crowber	28	Beak Bomber, Bombs Away	Scorching Sandpaper West, Bonehead Island
Koopa Paratroopa	16	Flyin' Shell Shot, Flyin' Kick, Group Shell Shot, Drop Attack	Fire Vellumental Cave, Scorching Sandpaper Desert, Scorching Sandpaper East, Scorching Sandpaper Far West, Club Island, Bowser's Castle
Black Shy Guy	12	Paper Fan	Temple of Shrooms, Scorching Sandpaper West
Hammer Bro	30	Hammer Throw, Bro Throw, Super Bro Throw	Temple of Shrooms, Hammer Island, Club Island, Ice Vellumental Mountain, Sea Tower, Shangri-Spa, Bowser's Castle, Origami Castle
Blooper	28	Blump, Group Blump, Ink Splat, Bombs Away	Bonehead Island, Spade Island, The Great Sea
Stone Spike	34	Rocky Up-Chuck, Ground Pound, Hurly-Burly, Super Ground Pound, Foe Throw	? Island, Bowser's Castle
Nipper Plant	22	Bite, Bite Barrage	Heart Island, Hammer Island, Club Island, Spring of Jungle Mist
Ice Bro	30	Ice Throw, Bro Throw, Cold Bro Throw	Club Island, Ice Vellumental Mountain, Sea Tower, Origami Castle
Fly Guy	12	Blush from Above, Flyin' Blush Rush, Stomp, Drop Attack	The Great Sea
Sledge Bro	36	Hammer Down, Hammer Throw, Bro Throw, Super Bro Throw	Ice Vellumental Mountain, Sea Tower, Origami Castle
Spike Top	34	Shell Shot, Group Shell Shot, Skewer	Ice Vellumental Mountain, Shangri-Spa
Snow Spike	34	Icy Up-Chuck, Ground Pound, Hurly-Burly, Super Ground Pound, Foe Throw	Ice Vellumental Mountain, Bowser's Castle
Boomerang Bro	30	Boomerang, Bro-merang, Bro Throw	Sea Tower, Origami Castle
Chargin' Chuck	40	Tackle, Forward Pass, Touchdown	Shangri-Spa
(Grass)Ninji	30	Ninja Strike, Tower Attack, Clone Tower Attack, Shuriken Toss, Sure-They-Can, Clone Sure-They-Can, Ninja Decoy, Ninja Drop	Spring of Jungle Mist
Stingby	36	Sting, Bumble Bump, Group Bumble Bump	Spring of Jungle Mist
Piranha Plant	48	Bite, Fireball, Fireball Frenzy, Plant Pitch	Spring of Jungle Mist
Jumping Piranha Plant	24	Bite, Bite Barrage, Fireball, Fireball Frenzy	Spring of Jungle Mist
Ptooie	48	Bite, Bite Barrage, Ball Toss, Spell Toss, Team Toss, Plant Pitch	Spring of Jungle Mist
Rocky Wrench	32	Pass Belt, Wrench Throw, Spanner Throw	Spring of Rainbows
Sumo Bro	45	Thunder Guard, Thunder, Heavy Thunder	Shangri-Spa, Origami Castle
Big Cutout Soldier	40	Flat Fist, Stacked Fist, Flat Foot, Stacked Foot, Big Chain of Pain	Bowser's Castle
Li'l Cutout Soldier	20	Flat Fist, Stacked Fist, Flat Foot, Stacked Foot, Li'l Chain of Pain	Bowser's Castle
Mechakoopa	24	Fire Breath	Randomly replaces regular enemies in certain battles

Paper Macho Soldiers[edit]

Paper Macho Soldiers are large, papier-mâché enemies that are fought in real-time battles instead of turn-based. Each one has stickers with King Olly's insignia somewhere on it, and once all the stickers are knocked off, Mario can hit the Paper Macho to damage it, knockingconfetti off of its body.

Regular Paper Machos[edit]

Name	Description	Locations
Paper Macho Goomba	Paper Macho Goombas charge at Mario when he gets close. Their Olly Stickers are located on their backs.	Toad Town, Overlook Mountain, Autumn Mountain, Big Sho' Theater, Scuffle Island, Hotfoot Crater
Paper Macho Shy Guy	Paper Macho Shy Guys are first found playing soccer with aShell Stone on Overlook Mountain's soccer park. They can be hit with the hammer to knock them over. In the first floor of Big Sho' Theater, Mario participates in a ballet with Paper Macho Shy Guys, who begin attacking him once he accidentally drops one and destroys it. Mini Shy Guys appear in the Fire Vellumental Cave with buckets of fire on their heads.	Overlook Mountain, Big Sho' Theater, Fire Vellumental Cave, Scuffle Island
Paper Macho Koopa Troopa	Paper Macho Koopa Troopas attack by going into their shells and launching themselves at Mario. After they hit a wall, they stand up, making themselves vulnerable.	Shogun Studios, Big Sho' Theater, Scuffle Island, Origami Castle
Paper Macho Goomba Outlaw	A Paper Macho Goomba Outlaw is the first and weakest enemy on the second floor of the Big Sho' Theater.	Big Sho' Theater
Paper Macho Spike Outlaw	A Paper Macho Spike Outlaw is the second enemy on the second floor of the Big Sho' Theater.	Big Sho' Theater
Paper Macho Snifit Outlaw	A Paper Macho Spike Outlaw is the third and strongest enemy on the second floor of the Big Sho' Theater.	Big Sho' Theater
Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle	The Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle attacks by getting into its shell and bouncing off the sides of the arena, during which it is invulnerable. Afterwards, it will get dizzy and reveal its stickers, allowing Mario to attack it.	Scuffle Island
Paper Macho Boo	Paper Macho Boos will follow Mario while his back is turned and freeze up when faced directly. Their Olly Sticker is located on their backs, and they can be defeated after the sticker is removed.	Scorching Sandpaper East, Scuffle Island
Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa	Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopas shoot themselves in their shells at Mario, and their stickers are only vulnerable during the attack when they are close to the ground. After losing their stickers, they behave like regular Paper Macho Koopa Troopas.	Shogun Studios, Big Sho' Theater, Scuffle Island, Origami Castle
Paper Macho Mummy Goomba	Paper Macho Goombas dressed in bandages that guard the Temple of Shrooms. They behave the same as their regular counterparts, but the arena has holes added that can trap Mario if he falls in.	Temple of Shrooms
Paper Macho Stone Spike	Paper Macho Stone Spikes throw large rocks that roll down hills. On ? Island, Mario has to avoid the rocks to hit the Stone Spike in the stomach, knocking its sticker off. On Scuffle Island, Mario has to hit the rocks to bounce them back towards the Stone Spike and knock it on its back, making it vulnerable.	? Island, Scuffle Island
Paper Macho Chain Chomp	The Paper Macho Chain Chomp chases down Mario, Bowser Jr., and Kamek in the Spring of Jungle Mist. It is indestructible and Mario gets an immediateGame Over if it touches him.	Spring of Jungle Mist
Paper Macho Piranha Plant	Paper Macho Piranha Plants appear from bushes and bite Mario, causing damage while he is in their mouth. He must thrash around and hammer them from the inside to defeat them.	Spring of Jungle Mist
Paper Macho Bob-omb	Paper Macho Bob-ombs parachute down from the sky and land on the ground, chasing Mario after. When they explode, they can destroy otherwise-indestructible rocks.	Hotfoot Crater
Paper Macho Lava Bubble	Paper Macho Lava Bubbles bounce out of the lava and try to attack Mario, leaving behind pools of magma, then jump back.	Hotfoot Crater

Boss Paper Machos[edit]

Name	Description	Location
Paper Macho Gooper Blooper	A Paper Macho version ofGooper Blooper who has attackedthe Princess Peach and stolen Bob-omb's Important Box. It attacks Mario by slamming its tentacles on the deck of the boat, creating shockwaves. After its tentacles are destroyed, it jumps on the deck, sprays ink that slows Mario down, and spins to create dangerous waves. It can then be defeated by knocking the sticker off its eye and hitting it three more times to damage it.	The Princess Peach
Mega Paper Macho Pokey	An enormous Pokey encountered during a sandstorm inScorching Sandpaper Desert. Mario must use the Boot Car to avoid the Pokey and its tornadoes, then hammer its segments one by one until it is destroyed.	Scorching Sandpaper Desert
Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle	A Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle with the cut-up faces of Bowser's troops placed on it by Scissors. It launches Dry Bone skulls made of the faces at Mario, which he must hammer to destroy. Afterwards, Kamek speaks to Mario and asks him to peel his face off the Buzzy Beetle to weaken its attacks. Once Kamek is rescued, the Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle acts like a regular Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle.	Bowser's Castle

Bosses[edit]

Vellumentals[edit]

TheVellumentals are a group of four bosses that act as mid-bosses for their respective streamers. After defeating one, it releases aBibliofold that Olivia reads to learn how to fold herself into the Vellumental.

Image	Name	Description
	Earth Vellumental	A giant quadrupedal turtle that can spew sand and manipulate earth, similar to theBlack Tortoise. It is fought in theEarth Vellumental Temple. To defeat it, Mario must hammer each of its limbs, then its tail. It flips over and is vulnerable to1,000-Fold Arms attacks.
	Water Vellumental	A water-spouting dragon similar to theAzure Dragon, found in theWater Vellumental Shrine. It absorbs more water each round and eventually charges up a big wave attack, which Mario can avoid by using Olivia's Earth Vellumental's ability. The Water Vellumental is weak to jump attacks, which cause it to collapse and make it vulnerable to hammers.
	Fire Vellumental	A phoenix similar to theVermilion Bird, located in theFire Vellumental Cave. Each round, it sheds some of its burning feathers onto the arena, and Mario takes damage if he walks over them. The Water Vellumental's ability can extinguish the feathers and make the Fire Vellumental vulnerable to the 1,000-Fold Arms.
	Ice Vellumental	A giant polar bear with large claws similar to theWhite Tiger. It resides in theIce Vellumental Mountain onDiamond Island. It can freeze panels on the arena and make them unusable, only thawing with the Fire Vellumental's power or through sliding them. When it is low on health, the Ice Vellumental uses its Ice Maze ability, creating slush on the board and forcing Mario to navigate it to reach the 1,000-Fold Arms panel.

Legion of Stationery[edit]

TheLegion of Stationery are sentient tools. They guard the ends of eachstreamer and act as the primary bosses for their respective streamers, besides Stapler. Notably, each member of the Legion of Stationery has a color representing the streamer they guard, such asColored Pencils guarding the red streamer spool and having a red lid.

Image	Name	Description
	Colored Pencils (The Missile Maestro)	The guardian of the red streamer fought onOverlook Tower. Colored Pencils has crosshairs on its battle arena, firing pencil missiles at Mario if he crosses them. To defeat it, Mario has to navigate behind it and slam its lid shut with the 1,000-Fold Arms or a hammer attack. When it has taken enough damage, Colored Pencils charges a Rainbow Roll attack. Mario must grab the pencils and slam them into the case to defeat the boss.
	Rubber Band (The Elastic Entertainer)	A yellow rubber band wrapped in many other rubber bands. It guards the blue streamer atBig Sho' Theater. Rubber Band shoots its rubber bands on the arena, pushing Mario if he walks over them. To defeat the boss, Mario must get close to it and use the 1,000-Fold Arms to pull bands off of its head; using regular attacks removes the rubber bands, but Rubber Band pulls them back onto its body to nullify the attack.
	Hole Punch (The Disco Devil)	The guardian of the yellow streamer in theTemple of Shrooms. Hole Punch can punch out panels on the board, trapping Mario if he falls in the holes. Additionally, it can remove parts of Mario's body, lowering his maximum HP. Hitting the backside of Hole Punch frees some of the holes it has removed. To defeat Hole Punch, Mario has to peel off its lid with the 1,000-Fold Arms.
	Tape (The Shifty Sticker)	Tape is the boss of the purple streamer area, found on top of theSea Tower. Mario must destroy its dispenser with hammer attacks, reducing the boss to just the roll of tape. It then rolls around the arena, taping together panels to prevent them from being slid, and taping certain rings so they are rotated together. The tape can be removed with the Fire Vellumental's ability. When using the 1,000-Fold Arms, Mario flips Tape upside down and pulls the tape away.
	Scissors (The Dual-Bladed Duelist)	Scissors is the last streamer boss, fought inBowser's Castle at the green streamer. At first, Scissors has its blades covered and warns Mario not to break them. After taking enough damage, it unsheathes on its own, and Mario instantly gets aGame Over if he jumps on it. Scissors will also remove panels from the board by cutting them apart. To damage Scissors, Mario must freeze it with the Ice Vellumental power, then use the 1,000-Fold Arms to break the ice chunk.
	Stapler (The Fanged Fastener)	Unlike the other Legion of Stationary bosses, Stapler does not guard a streamer, instead being fought inOrigami Castle beforeKing Olly. Stapler attempts to staple Mario on the board, preventing him from moving and allowing it to deal more damage. When attacked, Stapler loses some of its staples. Eventually, it fires all of its staples in succession at Mario, being equipped with a stronger tier of staples afterwards. Stapler is weak to the 1,000-Fold Arms, which can remove over half of its staples.

Other[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Boss Sumo Bro	Boss Sumo Bro guardsBowser's Castle and is fought inShangri-Spa as the first mid-boss for the green streamer. It fights alongside sixSumo Bros.: four who have stolen panels on the arena and two who ride on thunderclouds. When Mario defeats the four Sumo Bros., the Boss Sumo Bro and the other two thundercloud Sumo Bros. drop down onto the arena and charge a thunder attack. They can be defeated with the Earth and Fire Vellumental powers.
	Handaconda	Handaconda is a black, cutout hand that is fought in Bowser's Castle, acting as the second mid-boss for the green streamer. It harms Mario when jumped on, and can only be attacked while in the second and third rows of rings. Mid-battle, Handaconda transforms panels into Rock-Paper-Scissors icons. When Mario wins the match, he uses a rush attack on Handaconda to damage it.
	Paper Plane Squadron	A fleet of paper planes dispatched to prevent Bowser's airship reachingPeach's Castle. Blue planes fly in one direction targeting the airship. Light-blue planes fly in a zigzag pattern. Black planes are launched by the purple paper plane and act like blue planes. The purple plane is the boss and fires black airplane, and will attempt to fly straight into the airship once damaged. The giant paper airplane collides into the airship at the end of the battle and cannot be fought directly. The Paper Plane Squadron is the only boss that cannot be refought in theBattle Lab.
	King Olly	King Olly is the game's main antagonist and final boss, battled inOrigami Castle. In his first phase, he transforms into the Vellumentals and must be countered with Olivia's Vellumental powers. In the second phase, he turns into origami sumo, and Olivia transforms Bowser to help fight him. Mario must run around the arena and use the 1,000-Fold Arms to pound the ground where Bowser is, allowing him to overpower Olly and push him off the edge. In the third phase, Olivia uses a special Magic Circle that Olly scrambles. Mario must arrange the circle while Olly attacks him every five seconds; Mario can dodge these attacks with proper timing. Finally, Olivia turns into the Olivia Hammer, and Mario must rush attack Olly to send him off the arena and defeat him.

Obstacles[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Basin	An obstacle appearing inTrial of Courage.
	Boulder	Large rocks that fall from above and land inEddy River. They cause Mario to take damage if he steers the boat into one.
	Burning oil	Oil with flames lining the surface coating much of theFire Vellumental Cave and a puzzle in theSea Tower, which will burn Mario for 20 damage on contact.
	Chestnut	Obstacles found inChestnut Valley, often rolling down hills.
	Darkness	The sub-levels of theGraffiti Underground are completely shrouded in darkness when Mario first visits them, so he needs to hit the light switch on each floor before progressing.
	Driftwood	Obstacles found in Eddy River that cause Mario to take damage if he steers the boat into one.
	Earth Vellumental stone	Large, shell-shaped obstacles that come in big and small variants, which act as a boulder and are equipped with flamethrowers respectively.
	Fire Vellumental statue	Bird statues that acts as either flamethrowers or pivot to crush Mario, found throughout theFire Vellumental Cave. During the battles against Mini Paper Macho Shy Guys a statue head will appear to incinerate aMushroom should Mario attempt to use one, though after the battle these statues will reward Mario with aHeart.
	Icicle	Frozen water drops that fall caused by aSledge Bro appearing inIce Vellumental Mountain.Huge Icicles act as platforms after falling.
	Ink	A thick and slimy residue that slows down Mario. Also produced byPaper Macho Gooper Blooper.
	Lava	Molten rock inHotfoot Crater that deals fatal damage when fallen into.
	Not-Bottomless Hole	Falling causes Mario to lose seven HP. Covering it with confetti usually rewards the player with coins.
	Paper Mistake Dry Bones skull	Summoned byPaper Mistake Buzzy Beetle. It flies towards Mario and circles him, eventually targeting him after stalling long enough. The red variants are faster than their regular variants. It can be destroyed by hitting it with a hammer.
	Paper fortune teller	An obstacle that resembles paper fortune tellers found inOrigami Castle. Falling into them causes Mario to lose 100 HP or a Game Over if his HP is less than that amount. Some can levitate after King Olly redirects the paths.
	Quicksand	Found in theTrial of Wisdom if Mario chooses the wrong answer.
	Rotating bridge	A bridge that rotates, causing Mario to fall. They are spun bySumo Bros inOrigami Castle.
	Steam spout	Blows Mario back. One large spout blows on a platform leading to the treasure chest.
	Throwing Star	A projectile mainly thrown byNinjis. A purple one is summoned by King Olly during the second phase of his battle.
	Tornado	A vortex of desert winds that appears during theMega Paper Macho Pokey battle.
	Whirlpool	Rapid rotating mass of water found in Eddy River.
	Wind	Blows Mario away. It can only be avoided if Mario holds onto a chain.

Locations[edit]

Red streamer[edit]

Name and description	Image	Bosses	Enemies	# ofToads	# ofNot-Bottomless Holes	# ofCollectible Treasures	# of? Blocks
Whispering Woods A lush, green forest in the mountains, which contains sentient trees.		-	Goombas	12	25	3	10
Toad Town The main hub of the game, which is ravaged and deserted in the aftermath of King Olly's attack. It contains several shops, which can be reopened as Mario rescues more Toads,Peach's Castle, theBattle Lab, and theMusée Champignon.		-	Paper Macho Goombas Goombas	1	16	14	9
Graffiti Underground An underground sewer that has graffiti and a valve that controls the drain. It is used to reach Peach's Castle from Toad Town.		-	Swoops Scaredy Rats	2	5	1	2
Picnic Road A road that connects Toad Town, Overlook Mountain and the Earth Vellumental Temple.		-	Goombas Shy Guys	58	17	3	7
Overlook Mountain A mountain trail full of greenery.		-	Goombas Shy Guys Paragoombas Spinies Paper Macho Shy Guys	36	19	5	9
Earth Vellumental Temple An underground temple that houses the Earth Vellumental.		Earth Vellumental	Koopa Troopas Swoops Mechakoopas	7	11	3	12
Overlook Tower A tall tower located on Overlook Mountain.Colored Pencils is battled here.		Colored Pencils	Goombas Paragoombas Mini Goombas	19	3	2	1

Blue streamer[edit]

Name and description	Image	Bosses	Enemies	# ofToads	# ofNot-Bottomless Holes	# ofCollectible Treasures	# of? Blocks
Autumn Mountain A mountain filled with autumn-colored trees and tall, grassy fields.		-	Spinies Cheep Cheeps Goombas Paragoombas Shy Guys Koopa Troopas Paper Macho Goombas	22	18	4	6
Chestnut Valley An area containing rolling chestnuts that damage Mario and Bob-omb.		-	Goombas Spinies Galoombas	8	12	3	4
Water Vellumental Shrine A water shrine containing sliding puzzles and the Water Vellumental.		Water Vellumental	Sidesteppers Koopa Troopas Swoops	3	10	3	13
Eddy River Rapids where Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb ride a canoe.		-	-	-	8	-	-
Shogun Studios An Edo period Japan-inspired mountaintop theme park with a large castle as its main attraction.		-	Ninjis Snifits Shy Guys Koopa Troopas Goombas Galoombas Paper Macho Koopa Troopas	45	21	10	9
Ninja Attraction An area of Shogun Studios in which Mario has to find cutouts of ninja Toads.		-	Ninjis Scaredy Rats	4	2	3	7
Big Sho' Theater A four-story castle where stage productions are held.Rubber Band is battled here.		Rubber Band	Paper Macho Goomba Outlaws Paper Macho Spike Outlaws Paper Macho Snifit Outlaw Paper Macho Koopa Troopas Paper Macho Shy Guys	67	-	1	-

Yellow streamer[edit]

Name and description	Image	Bosses	Enemies	# ofToads	# ofNot-Bottomless Holes	# ofCollectible Treasures	# of? Blocks
Sweetpaper Valley A small valley that connects to Eddy River and Breezy Tunnel.		-	-	-	6	-	-
Breezy Tunnel A mining tunnel that contains rocks and Monty Moles.		-	Spinies Buzzy Beetles Shoe Goombas	2	-	2	1
Scorching Sandpaper Desert A desert that has been shrouded in darkness. A large hole is visible in the sky where the sun used to be.		Mega Paper Macho Pokey	Boos Dry Bones Paper Macho Boos Pokeys Bone Goombas Paper Macho Paratroopas	10	12	3	7
Scorching Sandpaper Minor A secondary area of Scorching Sandpaper Desert that connects the main desert area to Shroom City.		-	-	2	-	1	1
Scorching Sandpaper West		-	Crowbers Pokeys Dry Bones Black Shy Guys	6	5	-	-
Scorching Sandpaper East		-	Boos Dry Bones Paper Macho Boos	5	5	1	-
Shroom City/Snif City A desert town owned by Toads but overtaken bySnifits with an oasis and a largehotel.		-	Scaredy Rats	23	6	6	8
Scorching Sandpaper Far West		-	Boos Pokeys	1	2	1	1
Scorching Sandpaper Far East		-	Pokeys	3	2	-	-
Fire Vellumental Cave A cave where theFire Vellumental is found.		Fire Vellumental	Paper Macho Shy Guys Koopa Paratroopas Fire Bros Buzzy Beetles	-	10	1	16
Temple of Shrooms King Shroomses' temple, and whereHole Punch is fought.		Hole Punch	Boos Scuttlebugs Shy Guys Black Shy Guys Dry Bones Bone Goombas Goombas	41	21	2	6

Purple streamer[edit]

Name and description	Image	Bosses	Enemies	# ofToads	# ofNot-Bottomless Holes	# ofCollectible Treasures	# of? Blocks
The Great Sea An open sea that Mario can explore by boat.		-	Cheep Cheeps Bloopers Fly Guys	-	-	10	-
The Princess Peach A cruise ship named afterPrincess Peach.		Paper Macho Gooper Blooper	Cheep Cheeps Fire Bros Snifits Scuttlebugs	17	20	3	2
Bonehead Island An island with a large, white skull cave.		-	Crowbers Bone Goombas Goombas	1	5	1	1
Mushroom Island An island in the shape of a mushroom that contains a Toad house. The Origami Craftsman resides here.		-	-	3	-	-	-
Heart Island An island consisting of multiple shrubs with buttons on the back, with each causing a different occurrence around the island.		-	Nipper Plants Cheep Cheeps	2	5	-	1
Spade Island An island where Mario must find four Toads to rescue a shirtless Toad stuck in a barrel.		-	Cheep Cheeps	5	1	-	2
Club Island A grass field island where Mario must find theFeelin' Fungi.		-	Paragoombas Koopa Paratroopas Hammer Bros Snifits Nipper Plants Spinies	4	1	-	1
Crescent Moon Island /Full Moon Island A small island with a fishing spot.		-	Cheep Cheeps	3	3	1	2
? Island An island in the shape of a question mark that contains several ? Blocks.		-	Stone Spikes Sidesteppers Paper Macho Stone Spike	2	6	2	5
Hammer Island An island where theLegendary Hammer is found.		-	Fire Bros	1	-	2	4
Scuffle Island An island where Mario must battle seven Paper Macho soldiers.		Paper Macho Goomba Paper Macho Shy Guy Paper Macho Koopa Troopa Paper Macho Boo Paper Macho Paratroopa Paper Macho Stone Spike Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle	-	-	-	-	-
Diamond Island A secret underwater island with three trials.		-	-	-	-	-	-
Ice Vellumental Mountain An icy mountain where the Ice Vellumental resides.		Ice Vellumental	Ice Bros Sledge Bro Spike Tops Snow Spikes Sidesteppers	-	19	4	10
Sea Tower A large tower at the northern end of the Great Sea honoring the four Vellumentals. TheTape is battled here.		Tape	Koopa Troopas Hammer Bros Boomerang Bros Fire Bros Ice Bros Sledge Bros Sidesteppers	-	18	1	5

Green streamer[edit]

Name and description	Image	Bosses	Enemies	# ofToads	# ofNot-Bottomless Holes	# ofCollectible Treasures	# of? Blocks
Shangri-Spa A sky-spa area that contains several hot springs.		Boss Sumo Bro	Snifits Koopa Troopas Chargin' Chucks Goombas Spike Tops Hammer Bros	1	5	9	8
Spring of Jungle Mist A large jungle area that contains a hot spring at the other end.		-	Paper Macho Chain Chomp Paper Macho Piranha Plants Piranha Plants Jumping Piranha Plants Nipper Plants Ninjis Stingbies Ptooies	-	11	4	5
Spring of Rainbows A hot spring that can only be accessed once the other four springs in Shangri-Spa have been visited. TheShy Guys Finish Last game show is played here, on the way to the hot spring.		-	Fuzzies Rocky Wrenches	-	3	1	2
Bowser's Castle Bowser's castle that has crash-landed into the Shangri-Spa banquet hall.Handaconda,Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle, andScissors are battled here.		Handaconda Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle Scissors	Goombas Koopa Troopas Shy Guys Spinies Hammer Bro Buzzy Beetles Mechakoopas Spikes Stone Spikes Snow Spikes Big Cutout Soldiers Li'l Cutout Soldiers	-	16	4	7

Origami Castle[edit]

Name and description	Image	Bosses	Enemies	# ofToads	# ofNot-Bottomless Holes	# ofCollectible Treasures	# of? Blocks
Hotfoot Crater A volcano found belowPeach's Castle.		-	Paper Macho Goombas Paper Macho Bob-ombs Paper Macho Lava Bubbles	-	-	-	-
Peach's Castle /Origami Castle A corrupted version ofPeach's Castle, created and ruled byKing Olly.		Stapler King Olly	Goombas Koopa Troopas Spinies Ninjis Buzzy Beetles Hammer Bros Boomerang Bros Fire Bros Ice Bros Sledge Bros Sumo Bros Mechakoopas Paper Macho Koopa Troopas	-	-	6	17

Weapons, items, and objects[edit]

Weapons[edit]

Main article:List of Paper Mario: The Origami King weapons

Mario's attacks are now weapons that can be bought or found alongside items. The player can also find stronger variants of weapons.

• Boots
  • Shiny Boots
  • Flashy Boots
  • Legendary Boots
  • Gold Boots
• Hammer
  • Shiny Hammer
  • Flashy Hammer
  • Legendary Hammer
  • Gold Hammer
  • Fire Hammer
  • Ice Hammer
• Iron Boots
  • Shiny Iron Boots
  • Flashy Iron Boots
  • Legendary Iron Boots
• Hurlhammer
  • Shiny Hurlhammer

Battle items[edit]

• Fire Flower: An item that allows Mario to throwfireballs and attack a row of enemies.
  • Shiny Fire Flower
• Ice Flower: An item that allows Mario to throwice balls to attack a row of enemies.
  • Shiny Ice Flower
• Tail: An attack that deals damage in a 2x2 area.
  • Shiny Tail
• POW Block: Deals damage to the entire board and stuns enemies. Mario can only hold three POW Blocks at a time.
• Mushroom: An item that heals HP. This can be used on the overworld.
  • Shiny Mushroom
  • Flashy Mushroom
• 1-Up Mushroom: Automatically and fully restores Mario's HP if he dies in battle. Only one can be carried at a time.

Shop items[edit]

Certain items can be bought in bundles in shops, for a cheaper price than buying them individually.

Image	Name	Description
	Mushroom 3-Pack	ThreeMushrooms. Available in theToad Town shop,Overlook Tower, andBig Sho' Theater.
	Mushroom 6-Pack	SixMushrooms. Available in theToad Town shop.
	Shiny Mushroom 3-Pack	ThreeShiny Mushrooms. Available in theShroom City shop and from a Toad statue onDiamond Island.
	Fire Flower Set	ThreeFire Flowers. Available in theToad Town shop.
	Ice Flower Set	ThreeIce Flowers. Available in theToad Town shop.

Overworld and battle equipment[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Boot Whistle	Calls out the Boot Car when used (only works in areas where the car can be driven).
	Toad Radar	A battery-powered radar used to detect hidden Toads.
	Lamination Suit	A battery-powered suit that makes Mario invisible to enemies while standing still.
	Hidden Block Unhider	A battery-powered radar used to detect invisible ? Blocks.
	Sea Chart	Marks Mario's location and other visited areas while navigatingThe Great Sea.
	Puzzle Solver	A machine used to mark the best spots for enemy placement withO symbols.
	Timer Extender	Automatically uses some of Mario'scoins to increase the timer once per turn.

Accessories[edit]

Accessories are sold through theFun, Funky, and Functional chain, found throughout the world in places such asPicnic Road andBonehead Island. To activate their effect, Mario must equip them first. The Heart Plus, Guard Plus, and Time Plus have three variants of increasing effectiveness, but Mario can only equip one variant of each. The six other accessories have their own group, and Mario can only equip two from this group. If Mario performs poorly in battle, global discounts will be applied for every accessory: first 50%, then 80%, then 90%.

Image	Name	Description
	Heart Plus	Increases Mario's max HP in battles.
	Guard Plus	Mario takes less damage while blocking.
	Time Plus	Mario is given more time to arrange rings in battle.
	Toad Alert	Sounds a chime when Mario is near a Toad.
	Treasure Alert	Sounds a chime when Mario is near a Collectible Treasure.
	Hidden Block Alert	Sounds a chime when Mario is near a ? Block.
	Membership Card	When equipped, Mario gets discounted prices at stores.
	Confetti Vacuum	Confetti can be collected from further away.
	Petal Bag	Mario's confetti is changed to flower petals.
	Ally Tambourine	Increases the power of allies in battle.
	Coin Step Counter	Counts Mario's steps while equipped, giving him 10,000 coins when he reaches 10,000.
	Retro Soundbox	A purely cosmetic accessory that changes Mario's sound effects.

Overworld collectibles and objects[edit]

Image	Name	Description
Collectible items
	Bag of Confetti	A bag filled with confetti that can be collected to more quickly refill Mario's confetti supply. There are three different sizes, with the larger ones restoring more confetti.
	Confetti	A common object used to fill in Not-Bottomless Holes. It is obtained from defeating enemies, finding bags of confetti in the overworld, or hammering bushes and trees.
	Coin	Coins are found on the overworld, obtained from Not-Bottomless Holes, located in ? Blocks, and won from battles. Mario can use them to buy items and accessories, cheer the Toads on in battle, and purchase more time in the line-up phase.
	10-Coin	Larger coins that are worth 10 smaller coins.
	100-Coin	Giant coins that are equivalent to 100 coins.
	Coin Bag	A bag of coins that is worth 1000 coins.
	Healing Heart	Hearts that appear both on the overworld and in boss battles, restoring Mario's HP depending on their size.
	MAX UP Heart	Hearts that increase Mario's max HP by five, ten, or twenty.
	Super Star	A rare item that makes Marioinvincible, allowing him to safely walk through spikes and defeat enemies upon contact.
Battle elements
	Seal	A seal bearingKing Olly's likeness, which protects streamers andPaper Macho Soldiers. They are broken using the1,000-Fold Arms technique and with a hammer, respectively.
	Arrow Panel	An arrow which directs Mario's movement around or through the rings during boss battles.
	Action Panel	A panel where Mario can select weapons or items to attack and heal during boss battles.
	Extra Action Panel	A panel which grants Mario an additional turn when he lands on an Action Panel during boss battles.
	x2 Striking Power panel	A panel which doubles Mario's attack power when he lands on an Action Panel during boss battles.
	Magic Circle Switch	AnON panel which makesMagic Circle Panels usable during boss battles.
	Magic Circle Panel	Panels with Magic Circles, giving access to the 1,000-Fold Arms technique and Vellumental transformations. They cannot function without Olivia's presence.
	Hint Envelope	Orange envelopes that appear during boss battles. Collecting one gives Mario a hint on how to defeat the boss.
	Targeted panel	Spots on the rings thatColored Pencils targets with his missiles. Mario will take 3 damage when passing through a targeted panel.
	Waterspouts	Obstacles summoned to wash away lines of panels once Mario has arranged the rings. They are summoned when theWater Vellumental orKing Olly use Wash Away.
	Rubber-band panel	Rubber bands which snap Mario up or down a ring while fightingRubber Band. If Mario runs across a rubber band multiple times, he will trip.
	Molten Feathers	Fiery feathers shot onto the rings by theFire Vellumental and King Olly. Up to four feathers can cluster and land on other panels, dealing 8 damage each and getting extinguished on contact with Mario or water.
	Hole	Punched-out holes on the rings created byHole Punch. Smaller holes will render panels unusable, while larger holes are obstacles Mario can fall into during his turn.
	Snow patch	Cold patches of ground that get frozen by theIce Vellumental and King Olly. These freeze Mario in place when walked over.
	Chunks of ice	Icy chunks which drop from the ceiling onto panels while fighting the Ice Vellumental. These freeze Mario in place when walked over, but can be destroyed when slid through the edge of the ring.
	Tape	Strips of tape which restrict the movement of the rings and bind them together. They can be burned away with the Fire Vellumental's flames.
	Equation panels	Panels with numbers, addition signs, or subtraction signs that appear duringShy Guys Finish Last. In Bath Math, Mario must make a math equation to input his answer. In Race 'n' Place, he must put the enemies over the numbers that correspond to their placement in the race.
	Quiz box	Boxes that enclose each character on the rings during the Ninji Skills game inShy Guys Finish Last. The boxes are shuffled around, and Mario must place the ones with the Ninjis in the correct positions. Jumping on a box opens it back up.
	Thunder Guard	Streaks of lightning which shock Mario with 8 damage on contact and end his turn abruptly.
	Rock panel / Paper panel / Scissors panel	Panels which initiate a round of Rock Paper Scissors againstHandaconda. Despite using the 1,000-Fold Arms technique, they do not require Magic Circle Switches to function.
Trigger objects
	1,000-Fold Arms Magic Circle	Patterns that allow Mario to use the 1,000-Fold Arms technique when stood on, assuming Olivia is nearby. These Magic Circles take the form of glowing triangles of light when contained by objects or enemies.
	Buttons	Buttons that are red when inactive and turn green when activated. InGraffiti Underground, they are used to turn on the lights on each floor, and onHeart Island, each button has a different effect.
	Memory-game tile	A picture of a Magic Circle on a tile. Rewards Mario a Magic Circle when matched.
	King Tape	Tape with Olly's insignia, often opening shortcuts or freeing Toads after being removed.
	Pelmanism Leaf	A picture of an item on a leaf. Rewards Mario an item when matched.
	Pinata Ball	A giant party ball that can be hit open in the Whispering Woods. It releases theShriveled Seed and a burst of confetti.
	Shining spot	A shiny spot in the ground whereProfessor Toad can dig, revealing coins, items, and treasure.
	Vellumental Magic Circle	Patterns that allow Mario to use the Vellumental technique when stood on, assuming Olivia is nearby. These Magic Circles take the form of glowing triangles of light when contained by objects or enemies.Diamond Magic Circles allow Olivia to choose a transformation.
Transportation objects
	Boot Car	A car resembling aGoomba's Shoe that Mario can ride in theScorching Sandpaper Desert. Speeding up with allows the car to defeat enemies and break certain walls and objects.
	Bowser's Airship	A flying ship used to fly fromBowser's Castle toPeach's Castle. It features a cannon at the front that shootsBob-ombs for fending off the battalion of thePaper Plane Squadron, and later to launch out ofHotfoot Crater when theAirship crashes.
	Downriver Tour Boat	A riverboat theOarsman uses to bring Mario,Olivia, andBob-omb through theEddy River. It runs throughAutumn Mountain,Shogun Studios, andSweetpaper Valley.
	Elevator	Lifts or carriages for navigating the floors ofOverlook Tower,The Princess Peach, and theSea Tower.
	Fax travel	Fax machines set up by theToad Researcher and hisSensor Lab associates, allowing Mario and company to quickly travel between the satellite offices and the main lab.
	Junior Clown Car	Bowser Jr.'s method of transport, which he can use to fly Mario and Co. up to theBoss Sumo Bro guarding Bowser's Castle and to attack the Paper Plane Squadron. It is inoperable until Bowser Jr.'s colors are restored in theSpring of Rainbows.
	Koopa Clown Car	A larger Clown Car which aShy Guy flies to helpBowser, Mario, and Olivia escape from thestreamers lifting Peach's Castle, before the latter two fall off from a midair collision. the Koopa Clown Car is later found parked in the Airship hangar.
	Ladder	Climbable objects used to reach higher areas. Reinforced ones are found in areas like theGraffiti Underground,Overlook Tower, andShogun Studios, while weaker ladders are used to evade thePaper Macho Chain Chomp while scaling the big tree to reach theSpring of Jungle Mist.
	Luigi'sKart	The vehicle Luigi and Mario drive intoToad Town. Luigi later glides on it toPeach's Castle, with thekey in the exhaust pipe.
	Sea Captain Toad's Ship	A ship used to navigate theGreat Sea. Once upgraded at Toad Town's port, it can move faster and ram into enemies like the Boot Car.
	Super Marino	A submarine piloted byCaptain T. Ode. This sub transported guests toDiamond Island, before T. Ode stole it. Later, it becomes the main display at theMusée Champignon.
	Toad Tram	An aerial cable car used to transport passengers via cables and a series of towers. The tram runs throughToad Town,Overlook Mountain, andAutumn Mountain.
	Warp Panel	Warps Mario to a different area in theTrial of Power,Trial of Courage, andTrial of Wisdom temples.
	Warp Pipe	Pipes that are used to quickly traverse the world. Six shiny, colored pipes are found in the Musée Champignon and take Mario to each of the different streamer areas. TheSensor Lab also contains three Warp Pipes that bring Mario to different testing rooms, so he can try out theToad Researcher's inventions.
Strikable objects
	Barrel	Wooden barrels that can be whacked with Mario'sHammer. They contain coins or confetti. Larger barrels cannot be destroyed and serve as platforms.
	Breakable block	Blocks in theWater Vellumental Shrine that can be whacked with Mario'sHammer.
	Buzzy Beetle statues	Large statues designed after the likeness ofBuzzy Beetles. They appear in the hangar room ofBowser's Castle, and each has a button on the bottom. Mario must hit the buttons so that they allow a laser to pass from the first statue to an insignia of Bowser.
	Cactus	Cacti found in theScorching Sandpaper Desert. Some of them are hiding Toads on their branches.
	Coconut	Papercraft coconuts found hanging from palm trees. If Mario hits the tree with his hammer, the coconut falls, cracks open, and releases coins.
	Crate	Wooden crates that can be whacked with Mario'sHammer. They contain coins and confetti. Some larger, reinforced crates cannot be destroyed and serve as platforms.
	Flora and rocks	Objects that can be whacked with Mario'sHammer to produce confetti. These vary from flowers to bushes to rocks.
	Folding chair	Hitting a folding chair from behind causes it to fold forward, which can be used to defeat a Goomba onSpade Island andShangri-Spa.
	Ice rock	Rocks in theIce Vellumental Mountain andSea Tower that can be whacked with Mario'sHammer to make a path for ice puzzles. Some contain items or enemies.
	Parasol	Hitting a parasol causes it to open or close. Opening a parasol sometimes drops coins, and allows it to be used as a platform.
	Tree	Trees that can be whacked with Mario'sHammer to produce confetti.
	Vase	Ceramic vases that can be whacked with Mario'sHammer. They contain coins and confetti.
Blocks
	? Block	Blocks containing helpful items, usually coins or Collectible Treasures. ? Blocks inOrigami Castle are folded and often require being pulled into shape first to be opened.
	Brick Block	Common blocks that can be broken by either Mario hitting them with a hammer or jumping into them from below.
	Mega Block	Larger Brick Blocks that take extra hits to destroy. Two sizes of them must be destroyed in the Trial of Power.
	Empty Block	A block that cannot be broken. When a ? Block is hit, it turns into an Empty Block.
	Hidden Block	? Blocks that are invisible. TheHidden Block Alert or theHidden Block Unhider can be used to find Hidden Blocks.
	Save Block	Common, multicolored blocks with an "S" insignia. If Mario hits one, the game's progress is saved.
Other objects
	Coffee Maker	A drink dispensing machine found in the captain's room in the Princess Peach. If interacted with, it will serve Mario a cup of peach tea that restores his health to full.
	Fishing rod	Tools found at thefishing spots ofOverlook Mountain,Shogun Studios, andFull Moon Island. Casting the line will allow Mario to catch fish,Bloopers, andCollectible Treasures.
	Memory platforms	Rows of platforms where each one lights up in sequence. Mario must jump on the same panels in the order they lit up, or else he will take damage and need to restart. These platforms first appear in theFire Vellumental Cave and reappear in theSea Tower.
	Origami Cranes	Cranes folded byKing Olly to wish for the elimination of turning allToads into faceless blank paper. Once he is defeated,Olivia folds him into the thousandth paper crane and wishes for all he has folded to be undone.
	Relaxing Bench	A bench where Mario can sit on to fully recover hisHP.
	Sign	Signboards that provide information relevant to the area when read. One sign in theWhispering Woods is sentient and can be talked to.
	Spike Traps	Dangerous pits of spikes that hurt Mario if he comes into contact with them.
	Telescope	Two telescopes are on the top of Overlook Tower. The right one has a Toad on the front, who will then occupy the telescope after being rescued. The left one can be operated for a small fee of Coins.
	Treasure chest	Chests that hold various rewards includingCollectible Treasures. Chests found inThe Great Sea sparkle just likeCoins. A golden-trim variant can be found throughoutShogun Studios, which require either theCommoner Pass orRoyalty Pass to unlock. In battle, chests can be opened to place helpful panels and coins on the board.

Useful Items[edit]

Image	Name	Description
	Baseball	A baseball signed by the owner of theShuriken Dojo. It is given to twoDry Bones inShogun Studios in exchange for theBone.
	Bibliofolds	Books that Olivia reads to learn how to transform into a Vellumental and use their ability. There are four Bibliofolds in total, each one obtained after defeating its respective Vellumental.
	Big Shell	An item collected fromthe Great Sea. It is cooked on a campfire at Whispering Woods, revealing a shirtless Toad.
	Bone	A bone obtained from two Dry Bones at Shogun Studios. It is given toPrincess to appease her.
	Canned Heart	An optional item found in the Great Sea. It can be brought to Autumn Mountain for the Bone Goomba to open it, releasing a MAX UP Heart.
	Canned Tuna	One of the many cans of tuna present on Autumn Mountain. When Mario collects it, he can give it to a Bone Goomba who will open it with his mouth.
	Commoner Pass	The cheaper, one-time pass to Shogun Studios.
	Confetti Bag	The bag that holds Mario's confetti. It gets upgraded to hold more confetti after the destruction of each streamer.
	Courage Orb	An orb obtained from beating theTrial of Courage, placed in theSea Tower's door.
	"Deep, Deep Vibes"	One ofDJ Toad's sound discs in theTemple of Shrooms.
	Diamond Jewel	A green jewel found near a statue's feet inScorching Sandpaper Desert.
	Diamond Key	The key toDiamond Island. Luigi obtains it fromFull Moon Island and gives it to Mario while onMushroom Island.
	Faded Fire Flower	An item found in Whispering Woods that can be thrown into the spring to restore it into a regular Fire Flower.
	Goomba Mask	A mask found in the Shogun Studios staff room. It is used to sneak intoBig Sho' Theater and later to cheer up Olivia inBreezy Tunnel.
	Groovy Panel	A tile in theWater Vellumental Shrine, used to complete a 2x2 sliding puzzle.
	Groovier Panel	A tile in the Water Vellumental Shrine used to complete a 3x3 sliding puzzle.
	"Heartbeat Skipper"	One of DJ Toad's sound discs in the Temple of Shrooms.
	Heavy Bag	An item belonging to aShy Guy. It is found in the Great Sea, and returning it rewards Mario with 1000 coins.
	Important Box	A box holding the fuse ofBob-omb's late friend. It was kept safe in a yellow lockbox aboardthe Princess Peach.
	Jungle King Mask	A mask in the Shogun Studios staff room, shaped likeDonkey Kong's head.
	Key to Bowser's Castle	The key to Bowser's throne room, found inBowser's Castle by Luigi.
	Key to Peach's Castle	A key that Luigi seeks for the duration of the game. It is finally found stuck in his kart's tailpipe before enteringPeach's Castle.
	Lever	A lever needed to turn on the electricity inthe Princess Peach.
	Manhole Hook	An item found inToad Town, obtained from a Shy Guy and used to accessGraffiti Underground.
	"M-A-X Power!"	One of DJ Toad's sound discs in the Temple of Shrooms.
	Mushroom Handle	A doorknob needed to access theOrigami Craftsman's workshop on Mushroom Island. It is found on Full Moon Island.
	Opened Can of Tuna	The can of tuna, opened by the Bone Goomba. It can be fed to theOarsman, who has been folded into a monkey.
	Power Orb	An orb obtained from beating theTrial of Power, placed in the Sea Tower's door.
	Professor's Room Key	The key toProfessor Toad's bottom-floor room at the Snif City Royal Hotel.
	Red Gem	A gem used to access the second floor of the Sea Tower, obtained from a blueSidestepper.
	Round Jewel	A jewel needed for the tower inScorching Sandpaper Far West, found by digging near the lake in Snif City.
	Royalty Pass	An infinite-use pass to Shogun Studios, allowing for bigger bonuses from treasure chests and being able to play the minigames for free.
	Shell Stones	Objects needed to open theEarth Vellumental Temple. They are found atPicnic Road andOverlook Mountain, appearing in five colors: purple, green, yellow, blue, and red.
	Shogun Studios Master Key	A key used to open every door at Shogun Studios, given to Mario by Luigi in theNinja Attraction.
	Shriveled MAX UP Heart	A dried-up MAX UP Heart dug up by Professor Toad in the Scorching Sandpaper Desert. It can be restored at the spring in Whispering Woods.
	Shriveled Mushroom	An item in Whispering Woods that can be thrown into the spring, restoring it into a regular Mushroom.
	Shriveled Seed	A dried seed that can be put in the spring to restore it into the Soul Seed.
	Shuriken	An item given to Mario by aNinji in exchange for the Straw. It is used to open the Shuriken Dojo.
	Soul Seed	A seed used to revitalizeOl' Grandsappy.
	Space Warrior Mask	A mask in the Shogun Studios staff room, shaped likeSamus Aran's helmet.
	Spring of Rainbows - VIP	The VIP pass toShangri-Spa, granting access to theSpring of Rainbows.
	Square Jewel	A jewel needed for theScorching Sandpaper Far East tower, dug up near a fireplace inScorching Sandpaper East.
	Stamp Card	A stamp card for visiting the hot springs at Shangri-Spa.
	Straw	A straw given to Mario by aShy Guy in theTranquil Pipes Teahouse, traded to a Ninji for the Shuriken.
	Suite Key	The key to Professor Toad's updated suite, found by Luigi near a rigged carnival game.
	Sun Incense	An incense placed above the entrance to the frozen chamber inScorching Sandpaper Desert, which summonsMega Paper Macho Pokey.
	"Thrills at Night"	One of DJ Toad's sound discs in the Temple of Shrooms. This is the only one needed to complete the area, asHole Punch likes it and comes out to dance.
	Triangle Jewel	A jewel used for the tower inScorching Sandpaper West, dug from between two cacti.
	Wisdom Orb	An orb obtained from beating theTrial of Wisdom, placed in the Sea Tower's door.

Nintendo eShop description[edit]

The kingdom has been ravaged by an origami menace! Join Mario and his new partner, Olivia, as they battle evil Folded Soldiers, repair the damaged landscape, and try to free Princess Peach's castle from the clutches of King Olly in this comedy-filled adventure, only on the Nintendo Switch system.

Mario and Luigi receive an invitation from Princess Peach to attend an origami festival and excitedly hurry to Toad Town...but something's amiss. After investigating the eerily empty town, the duo finds a fearsome (and folded) Princess Peach-she's been turned into origami by King Olly, ruler of the Origami Kingdom! With five giant streamers under his control, King Olly binds Princess Peach's Castle and transports it to a distant mountain as part of his plan to re-fold the world.

On his journey to liberate Peach's Castle and repair the ravaged paper landscape, Mario meets Olivia, King Olly's sister, and the two join forces to put a stop to Olly's origami onslaught. Even Bowser falls victim to Olly's plot when his minions are turned into origami Folded Soldiers and betray their Koopa king, forcing him to ally with Mario and Olivia!

Battle the Folded Soldiers in ring-based battles the challenge you to strategically line up enemies to maximize damage! Out of battle, Mario can use the arm-extending 1,000-Fold Arms ability in specific spots to interact with the landscape to pull, peel, hit, and more! Join Mario, Olivia, and their companions on a journey of laughter and emotion, thrills, and a whole lot of folding.

Update history[edit]

Version 1.0.1[edit]

Release date: August 5, 2020

Patch notes

• Fixed an issue in which you would be unable to enter the Spring of Rainbows in Shangri-Spa.

Note: If you have already encountered this issue, you will now be able to proceed normally.

• Fixed an issue in which players were unable to hit the Toad on top of the fountain in Shroom City.

Note: If you have already encountered this issue, you will now be able to proceed normally.

• Fixed an issue where Black Shy Guy would not be registered in the Gallery of the Musée Champignon—even if you have previously defeated one.

Note: If you have already encountered this issue, return to Scorching Sandpaper West after the sun has returned and defeat Black Shy Guy once more to add him to your Gallery.

• Fixed an issue in the Ninja Attraction in which, depending on the state of the player, certain Ninji enemies were undefeatable and halted progression.

Note: If you have already encountered this issue, you will now be able to proceed normally.

• Fixed an issue in which the game would occasionally hard lock in the Rubber Band boss battle.
• Fixed an issue in the Battle Lab in which the score would not be properly registered after solving 33 or more lineups in Speed Rings in the Ring Trainer.

Note: Previously registered scores will not change. New scores will be registered correctly after downloading this update data.

• Fixed an issue in which you could obtain an item from outside of a certain coffin in the Temple of Shrooms. This fix also corrects a related error involving hints from the Love Toad in Toad Town.

Note: If you've already obtained the item from outside of the coffin, the Love Toad's hint error will be resolved.

• Fixed an issue in Overlook Mountain in which the event of looking up at Overlook Tower would occasionally occur from the bottom of the hill.

Technical aspects[edit]

The game supports 5.1 surround. Mario's movements and attacks and all ambient noises are played on all speakers.

The game is hard-locked to 30 frames per second.

Pre-release and unused content[edit]

Main article:List of Paper Mario: The Origami King pre-release and unused content

Unused sprite of Mario holding his hammer, based on one seen in the prologue ofColor Splash

Mario in an unused rematch against thePaper Macho Shy Guys with fire buckets.

As the art style ofThe Origami King is heavily based onColor Splash, many poses and characters that originate from that game have unused sprites and color swaps in this game. The sprites are brand new forThe Origami King, featuring subtle changes in perspective and line weight. Additionally, every sprite has a corresponding front and back view, even though most of these cannot be seen in the game when cutscenes play out at fixed angles.

The map link data for theBattle Lab contains nodes linking to unused Bossotronic rematches against all threeBig Sho' Theater Paper Macho battles, the second wave of Paper Macho Shy Guys with buckets in theFire Vellumental Cave, and thePaper Macho Mummy Goombas in theTemple of Shrooms. However, when activated, the bosses do not appear as the links are unfinished.

Notably,Nipper Plants have an unused, unfinished attack that is still mentioned by the final game. The museum description claims they can spit fire, but this is not true, as they are only able to bite Mario. The fireball-spitting attack is missing damage values and programming, but sound effects and animations for it remain.

Sound effect data for the game contains references to many enemies that do not appear in the final version: origami versions ofBob-ombs,Slurp Guys,Parabones,Sombrero Guys,Poison Bloopers,Bony Beetles, andDino Rhinos, and Paper Macho variants ofRocky Wrenches.^[22] Early designs for some of these are visible in the museum's concept art gallery.

References to other games[edit]

Donkey Kong

• When Mario is equipped with theRetro Soundbox, he makes the walking sound effect from this game.

Mario Bros.

• Hitting a POW Block causes a Sidestepper to flip over. If a red Sidestepper is left flipped for a certain amount of time, it turns blue.

Super Mario Bros.

• When Mario grabs the top of theGoal Pole and slides down it for the first time atPicnic Road, afirework shoots into the sky while an arrangement of the "Course Clear" fanfare plays, similar to when the player clears a level with the timer's last digit at 1, 3, or 6 in this game.
• Arrangements of the "Ground BGM," "Underground BGM," and "Invincibility BGM" themes return in this game.
• One of Colored Pencils' drawings is of Mario's death sprite from this game.

The Legend of Zelda series

• The three trials at Diamond Island are a reference to each of the three different parts of the Triforce.

Metroid series

• Apapier-mâché model ofSamus's helmet appears in the storeroom of Shogun Studios. The music that plays when Mario tries it on is an arrangement of "Samus Appears" from the series.

Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels

• The ending cutscene has an arrangement of the "Ending" theme from this game.

Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic

• When trying to recall the term "amnesia", Bob-omb mentions "Thinky Thinky Panic", a reference to this game's title.

Super Mario Bros. 2

• After Mario rescues Birdo inBig Sho' Theater, she says that she has "Mario madness." The English cover forSuper Mario Bros. 2 features the subtitle "Mario Madness," and the game was Birdo's first appearance.
• The Musée Champignon description for theBlack Shy Guy states that it throwsturnip-like objects, referencing the throwing mechanic from this game.

Super Mario Bros. 3

• Olivia mentionsthe sun being angry in Scorching Sandpaper Desert.
• Portions ofChestnut Valley's music are based on this game'sathletic theme.
• Koopas are also depicted as religious, repeatedly praying to a deity as a sign of worship, referencing an image in this game's credits sequence depicting a green Koopa Troopa praying toStatue Mario.^[23]

Super Mario World

• The fireball and spin jump sounds are reused from this game.

Super Mario 64

• An arrangement of "Inside the Castle Walls" plays when Mario and Luigi arrive at Peach's Castle in the opening.

Paper Mario

• Peach's castle's interior looks similar to the one used in this game, and Peach's design from this game appears as a photo.
• The movesHeadbonk andShell Shot are reused from this game. In addition, enemy Koopas may team up to perform a Tower Attack nearly identical to the one theKoopa Bros. can use, and enemy Paratroopas can use a Dive Kick similar toParakarry's.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

• The Great Sea is an overall reference to this game's main setting.
  • The way that Mario navigates the Great Sea is a reference to this game's main navigation mechanic.
  • A few islands in the Great Sea are references to a few islands from this game:
    • Heart Island is a reference to each of the Fairy Islands.
    • Scuffle Island is a reference to Star Island, with both islands requiring the player to fight multiple enemies to earn a special item.
    • Crescent Moon Island (before it becomesFull Moon Island) is a reference toWind Waker's own Crescent Moon Island.
  • Mario having to collect the three orbs to enter theSea Tower is a reference to how Link has to collect the three pearls to be able to enter the Tower of the Gods.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

• To reach a book on the shelf in theOrigami Craftsman's workshop, Mario and Luigi perform a similarHigh Jump to that of this game.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

• Peach's design from this game appears as a photo.
• When Mario and Bob-omb interact with the steering wheel onthe Princess Peach, the latter mentions that he dreams of being an admiral someday, in reference toAdmiral Bobbery.

Super Paper Mario

• Peach appears in a photo with her parasol and a background resemblingLineland.

Mario Kart Wii

• A slow-paced arrangement ofMaple Treeway'smusic plays in theTranquil Pipes Teahouse at Shogun Studios.

Metroid: Other M

• If Mario tries on the Space Warrior Mask, Bob-omb comments on how the helmet would look better on "some other kind of M."

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

• Shiny and flashy attacks return from this game.
• Peach appears in a photo, surrounded by stickers.
• The fan that blows the fog away in Bonehead Island, the Scissors boss, and the basin used in the Trial of Courage resemble their respective Things in the game.
• Kamek'stheme from this game returns.

Super Mario 3D World

• TheGoomba Mask returns from this game.
• Luigi's running pose and Peach's floating pose in the ending are based on their respective animations from this game.

Mario Kart 8

• Like inPaper Mario: Color Splash, Luigi drives aStandard Kart resembling the ones in this game.

Paper Mario: Color Splash

• The Origami King runs on a very similar graphical engine toColor Splash.
• The paint-coated graphic effect is used when a Toad aboard the Princess Peach is covered in ink.
• Mario can again hammer characters to temporarily crumple them.
• Princess Peach's design from that game also appears as a photo in the game.
• TheRescue Squads return in theBattle Lab.
• The Emerald Circus and theViolet Passage captain's pirate ship appear in paintings inOverlook Tower.
• When Captain T. Ode introduces himself after being thawed out by Olivia in her Fire Vellumental form, theFortune Island music is reused, lacking the intro and bell quips of the tune.
• Steaks identical to the one fought inTangerino Grill are found when T. Ode is freed.
• Bonehead Island looks very similar to Fortune Island, and includes multiple design similarities.
• The music on Bonehead Island is very similar to the Violet Passage theme.
• When the player completes Bonehead Island, a realistic fan that has the same appearance as theFan Thing from this game (which actually originated fromSticker Star) emerges from the sea and blows the mist away, similar to the scene when the Fan is being used in Violet Passage to get the ship to set sail.
• AShy Guy with a straw similar to aSlurp Guy appears in the Tranquil Pipes Teahouse and gives Mario his straw.
• TheSpring of Rainbows bears a resemblance toPrisma Fountain, although in a more papercraft-like appearance. The wayBowser Jr. restores his colors from it also resembles the paint mechanic in this game.
• One Toad in Toad Town mentions that he needs to find "an expert on bridge experts", referencing thebridge builder and the bridge builder expert that appear inPort Prisma.
• TwoWhistle Snifits are found in the Spring of Rainbows' cafe.
• The way the basin crushes Mario in the Trial of Courage is similar to how theBasinThing crushes him atFort Cobalt.
• The faceless Toads resemble the faceless cardboard cutout of theMountain Sage on the top ofDaffodil Peak.
• When approaching theSpring of Jungle Mist, Kamek mentions that he has "dealt with giant trees before," a nod to theMondo Woods area.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

• The climbing mechanic from this game is referenced when a Toad climbing a cliff inAutumn Mountain tells Mario that it would be more difficult to climb the cliff if it was raining, just like in this game where Link slides down cliffs if he climbs them while it is raining.

References in other games[edit]

Tetris 99

• A theme based onOrigami King was made available during the 15th Maximus Cup. The tracks "Red Streamer Battle," "Event Battle," "Boss Fight," and "Game Over" were included.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

• ASpirit Boardevent themed afterOrigami King ran from August 28, 2020 until September 2, 2020. Origami Peach, Olivia, and King Ollyspirits appear at random during the event. The 3 spirits were later available on the Spirit Board as normal spirits.

WarioWare: Move It!

• Amicrogame based onOrigami King appears in this game, in which Mario must use the 1,000-Fold Arms.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)

• Various parts of Mario's design were redrawn to resemble his appearance inOrigami King.

Similarities to otherPaper Mario games[edit]

• Like the original game andits sequel, Mario and Luigi receive an invitation from Princess Peach.
  • Although Peach gives Mario a letter inColor Splash, said letter is actually a color-drained Toad.
• In combat, Mario's basic jump and hammer attacks are permanent, like in the first two games.
• Like in the first and second games, Mario can use most types of recovery items outside of battle as well as in battle.
• Partners return from the first three games.
• Just like in the second and third games, Bowser is not the primary villain. Rather, Mario and Bowser team up, as they do inSuper Paper Mario.
• Just like inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Peach is turned evil by the main antagonist, similarly to theShadow Queen.
• Like inSuper Paper Mario, Luigi has a significant role throughout the game’s plot and is a party member for parts of the game.
• Like in all of the previous games, there is a quiz show, in this case,Shy Guys Finish Last.
• Mario can use confetti to fill in Non-Bottomless Holes, similarly to using paint to fill in colorless spots inColor Splash. Like paint, confetti is limited.
• Like the previous two games, there is a performance starring Birdo.
• Like the first game, Peach's Castle gets taken over by the main antagonist, is lifted to a higher location, leaves a hole in the ground from where it normally sits and requires finishing every chapter to return to it (as well as taking some kind of flying vehicle to get close to it).
• Like in the first four games, Mario fights aBlooper as a boss.
• Like inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, battles take place in front of an audience, and the audience can interact with Mario.
  • However, the audience only consists of Toads, the number of audience members depends on the rescued Toads, they need to be paid to influence the battle, and they do not attack Mario for a bad "performance".
• Like in the previous three games, Mario has a permanent travelling companion who can float and sacrifices themselves in the end, in this case, Olivia.
• Like inSuper Paper Mario, the main antagonist has taken control of some of Bowser's minions.
• Shiny and Flashy variants of attacks return fromPaper Mario: Sticker Star.
• Like the previous three games, in-game materials show the logos for Nintendo and Intelligent Systems.
• LikeSticker Star, MAX UP Hearts are used as a level-up mechanic.
• Bowser's Castle floats as it does in the original game and the previous two games.
• LikeColor Splash, each save file is tied to a user profile. Because of this, they cannot be copied or deleted within the game, and are tied to each user profile of theNintendo Switch. Since the Switch can have up to eight user profiles, this translates to eight save files, compared to four from the first three games, three from the fourth installment, and twelve fromColor Splash (since theWii U can support up to twelve user profiles). The difference is that inColor Splash, the user profile is loaded before the game is started, while inOrigami King, the user profile is selected past the title screen.
• The Iron Boots, Hurlhammer, and Fire Hammer return from the previous two games.
  • The Ice Hammer returns fromSticker Star.
• If Mario enters the area withOl' Grandsappy for the first time and tries to leave the area, he ends up in the same place. This is similar toForever Forest inPaper Mario andThe Bafflewood inPaper Mario: Sticker Star, which in itself are references to theLost Woods inThe Legend of Zelda series.
• Much like inSuper Paper Mario, Mario can optionally change his sound effects to old-school ones; in this case, it can be done via theRetro Soundbox accessory.
• In Big Sho' Theater, one of the red and green Paper Macho Koopa Troopas respectively wear sunglasses similar to the enemy Koopa Troopas from the first three games.
• Like inColor Splash, Luigi has voice clips by Charles Martinet while Mario does not.

Differences from otherPaper Mario games[edit]

• The battle system in this entry is puzzle-based rather than a more direct, turn-based system.
• This is the first game in the series and inSuper Mario role-playing games overall in which Bowser is not fought at any point in the game.
• This is the first game in the series where the overall objective does not involve finding any major collectibles (e.g. theCrystal Stars orPure Hearts), rather to destroy giant streamers blocking Peach's Castle.
• Save prompts now have a distinctive look, separate from normal text boxes.
• When the player gets aGame Over, an option to restart from the last save (or in the case of minigames and the final boss, to try again) is now available.
• When Mario gets hit by aFirst Strike, he can no longer block the attack.
  • A sound and impact effect do not play when this happens in the overworld.
• The text "The End" does not show up at all in the credits.
• Unlike most other installments, the game does not end with a parade, but rather a series of screenshots can be seen during the credits, like inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door andSuper Paper Mario. Unlike in these games, though, these photos take place after the events of the story, rather than during them.
• Mario's hammer is rendered as a three-dimensional object, rather than 2D.
• The game saves automatically when moving between different locations, similar to the saving behavior in the world map from the previous two games.
• The touchscreen is no longer used as an alternative input forAction Commands, due to the Switch powering only one video source, unlike theWii U.
• There are no defense items such as Spike Helmets.
• This is the first game in the series that does not include an arrangement of theSuper Mario Bros.Ground Theme in the main soundtrack. The only time this theme can be heard is when Mario buys the engine upgrade for Sea Captain Toad's boat; the sound effects of it being installed mimic the theme in question.
• Unlike pastSuper Mario role-playing games, the entire game does not use the same regular battle theme for every location. A different arrangement of the battle theme is used for each streamer area.
• There are no regular enemies that inflict Mario with status effects, though Mario and bosses can be inflicted withfrozen,dizzy and other statuses during some boss fights.

Staff[edit]

Main article:List of Paper Mario: The Origami King staff

The game was directed by Masahiko Nagaya, who was the art director ofthe previous installment, the game's art was directed by Isamu Kamikokuryo, ex-Square art director of theFinal Fantasy series, and produced byKensuke Tanabe and Atsushi Ikuno.

Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

Paper Mario: The Origami King received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the expansive overworld, graphics, writing, and plot, though its combat system received mixed reactions, being praised for its innovation but criticized for being tedious, unrewarding and lacking complexity. While considered an improvement overSticker Star andColor Splash, it was also criticized for many of the same reasons as its predecessors: lack of originality, low variation in characters and their design, few original characters, the absence of traditional RPG elements, and little incentive on combat.

Sales[edit]

In March 31, 2021, Nintendo reported total sales of 3.12 million units globally for the game, with 480 thousand of those sales being in Japan specifically.^[24] By December 31, 2021, the game had sold 3.34 million units worldwide as reported by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association,^[25] and sales figures increased to 3.47 million units by the end of the following year.^[26]

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, seeGallery:Paper Mario: The Origami King.

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  English logo

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  Mario andOlivia

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  Luigi

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  OrigamiPeach

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  King Olly

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  Bowser

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  Folded Soldiers

Glitches[edit]

Main article:List of Paper Mario: The Origami King glitches

Semi-dead enemy glitch[edit]

If a wave battle is supposed to start, but only one enemy is alive and another is in their death animation, it will still initiate a wave battle and consider both enemies alive.

Sumo Bro softlock[edit]

During the second phase of the Boss Sumo Bro rematch in the Battle Lab, defeating the Boss Sumo Bro with a POW Block without defeating the two Sumo Bros beforehand will cause the game to soft-lock.

VIP pass softlock[edit]

Before the version 1.0.1 update,^[27] in Shangri-Spa, after obtaining the VIP pass to access the Spring of Rainbows, if the player left the path to the Spring of Rainbows after entering, the VIP pass would disappear from the menu. If the player then spoke to the Toad at the reception, they would not have the stamp card and there would be no way to get another one. Saving after this point would permanently prevent the player from progressing.^[28]

Quotes[edit]

Main article:List of Paper Mario: The Origami King quotes

Captain T. Ode[edit]

• "Allow me to introduce myself. I am indeed the Toad...known as Ode. Captain T. Ode, to be precise. I have survived the interminable passage of eons here in this arctic prison. Now...I am free!"

Emcee Shy Guy[edit]

• "Welcome to the show! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wish you were in the audience instead of onstage!"

Hole Punch[edit]

• "Hey! DJ! You call that music? I call it a racket! Stop scratchin' around, and put on somethin' I can dance to! If I ain't movin' to the groove when the needle drops, I'm gonna collect your face like a limited-edition seven-inch single!"

King Olly[edit]

• "Oh, and by the way...I am no longer your brother Olly. I am KING OLLY! By the time I am done, all of those miserable Toads will be folded... reborn as loyal Folded Soldiers--serving me! And I shall fold, crease, and bend the entire paper world to my whim... The birth of a new origami kingdom!"

Olivia[edit]

• "I'm going to stop you, Brother. As your sister, it's my duty..."

Multimedia[edit]

For this subject's sound test, seeMusée Champignon § Sound Gallery.

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Red Streamer Battle - Plays during battles in red streamer locations.

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Overlook Mountain - Plays atOverlook Mountain.

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Shogun Studios - Plays atShogun Studios after destroying the blue streamer.

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Shroom City - Plays atShroom City after destroying the yellow streamer.

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Exploring the Great Sea - Plays atthe Great Sea before destroying the purple streamer.

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Exploring Shangri-Spa - Plays atShangri-Spa before destroying the green streamer.

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Vellumental Battle - Plays while battling any of the fourVellumentals.

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Names in other languages[edit]

References[edit]

External links[edit]

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• Origami folding instructions