Goomba: Difference between revisions

|variants=[[2-Fold Goomba]]<br>[[Accordion Goombas]]<br>[[Aqua Goomba]]<br>[[Armored Goomba]]<br>[[Beanie]]<br>[[Bellhop Goomba]]<br>[[Big Goomba]]<br>[[Bone Goomba]]<br>[[Cat Goomba]]<br>[[Choomba]]<br>[[Chuboomba]]<br>[[Dark Goomba]]<br>[[Dreamy Goomba]]<br>[[Ghost Goomba]]<br>[[Gloomba]]<br>[[Gold Goomba]]<br>[[Goomba (balloon)]]<br>[[Goomba (zombie)]]<br>[[Goomba Mummy]]<br>[[Goomba R]]<br>[[Goomba Tower]]<br>[[Goomba Wheel]]<br>[[Goombeetle]]<br>[[Goombo]]<br>[[Goombrat]]<br>[[Goombule]]<br>[[Goomdiver]]<br>[[Goomerang Brother]]<br>[[Gritty Goomba]]<br>[[Gromba]]<br>[[Gu Goomba]]<br>[[Headbonk Goomba]]<br>[[Hyper Goomba]]<br>[[Innertube Goomba]]<br>[[Jack O'Goomba]]<br>[[Mad Goomba]]<br>[[Masked Ghoul]]<br>[[Mini Goomba]]<br>[[Mural Goomba]]<br>[[Octoomba]]<br>[[Paper-Cone Goomba]]<br>[[Paper Goomba]]<br>[[Paper Macho Goomba]]<br>[[Paragoomba]]<br>[[Pirate Goomba]]<br>[[Prickly Goomba]]<br>[[Rhinestone Goomba]]<br>[[Sad Goomba]]<br>[[Shiny Goomba]]<br>[[Shoe Goomba]]<br>[[Shrooblet]]<br>[[Spiked Goomba]]<br>[[Sub-Goomba]]<br>[[Tail Goomba]]<br>[[Tanoomba]]

|derived_subjects=[[Galoomba]]<br>[[Strollin' Stu]]

|comparable=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]

|notable=[[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Goomba (''Mario & Luigi'' series)]]<br>[[Dr. Sporis von Fungenstein]]<br>[[Gary (Super Paper Mario)|Gary]]<br>[[Boo, Goo, Bones, and Kipp|Goo]]<br>[[Goom Goom]]<br>[[Gooma]]<br>[[Goomama]]<br>[[Goomba (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars character)|Goomba (''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' character)]]<br>[[Goomba (Super Paper Mario character)|Goomba (''Super Paper Mario'' character)]]<br>[[Goomba Bros.]]<br>[[Goomba idols]]<br>[[Goombaria]]<br>[[Goombario]]<br>[[Goombella]]<br>[[Goombette]]<br>[[Goomboss|Goomboss (Goomba King)]]<br>[[Goomez]]<br>[[Goomfrey]]<br>[[Goompa]]<br>[[Goompapa]]<br>[[Goomther]]<br>[[Greaser Goombas]]<br>[[McGoomba]]<br>[[Mega Goomba (boss)|Mega Goomba]]<br>[[Megasparkle Goomba]]<br>[[Private Goomp]]<br>[[Professor Frankly]]<br>[[Red & Blue Goomba Bros.]]<br>

The Goombas, as a collective race, used to be allied with the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. However, most of the Goombas turned traitorous and joined the [[Koopa Troop]], an organization led by [[Bowser]]. Since ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', however, Goombas not allied with Bowser or the Koopa Troop have appeared; some Goombas, such as the inhabitants of [[Goomba Village (location)|Goomba Village]], live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others simply hold no allegiance and operate independently in distant locales such as [[Monstro Town]] and [[Rogueport]].

 

|caption1=A brown Goomba that appears in the overworld

|caption2=A teal Goomba that appears under-ground

|caption3=A gray Goomba that appears in castles

Goombas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' with the same role and appearance as in its predecessor. Although [[Buzzy Beetle]]s are more prominent in the game, large numbers of Goombas also appear in packs of three or four. Goombas are also present in underwater levels and are gray with black eyebrows and feet in the [[Family Computer Disk System]] version due to sharing [[Blooper]]'s palette, while in the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version they are standard brown. These Goombas cannot be stomped and can only be defeated with [[fireball]]s. As a result, in underwater levels, Goombas' death animations only depict them having their sprites flipped upside down. In the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version, much like in Hard Mode of the original, all Goombas in Worlds A-D are replaced with Buzzy Beetles. In ''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'', all Goombas are replaced with Okapi, but otherwise still act the same.

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Goombas make their first 3D appearance in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'') as common enemies. Notably, in the DS remake, [[Goomboss]], the ruler of the Goombas, manages to capture [[Mario]]. Goomboss is eventually defeated by [[Yoshi]], and Mario is rescued.

In these games, Goombas act slightly differently than in the previous games. Instead of walking back and forth in a straight path, Goombas patrol a small area in a circular motion. When they spot Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Wario]], or Yoshi, they charge towards him. If they hit the character, he loses one wedge of [[Health Meter|health]] (or one and a half wedges if Mario, Luigi, or Wario has no [[cap]]). Goombas can be defeated by jumping on them or by throwing an object such as a [[Bob-omb]] at them. [[Punch]]es and [[kick]]s also work, and Yoshi can eat them. When defeated, Goombas leave behind [[Coin|Yellow Coin]]s and, in some levels in the remake, a [[Silver Star]].

 

In ''Super Mario 64 DS'', Goombas sometimes wear [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]], [[Luigi Cap|Luigi's cap]], or [[Wario Cap|Wario's cap]], and if one spots a player character, it runs away instead of charging towards him (it charges only if it is too close to a cliff and has nowhere to go). After the player defeats the Goomba, wearing the cap transforms the current character into the character that would normally wear that cap. Goombas also seem to appear in almost every course now, unlike in the original version, where they appear only in select areas.

 

In both games, Goombas often appear in pairs or groups of three. [[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]]s and [[Mini Goomba|Goombette]]s also appear in both games and act like regular Goombas, except that Grand Goombas are stronger than regular Goombas, and [[Mini Goomba|Goombette]]s are weaker, unlike in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. In addition, Grand Goombas leave behind a [[Blue Coin]] if a character [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]s them. Simply jumping on a Grand Goomba also defeats it, but it leaves only a Yellow Coin behind.

[[File:NSMBDS Goomba Walking Sprite.gif|thumb]]

Goombas appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' They act as they do in ''Super Mario Bros.'' [[Paragoomba]]s and [[Mini Goomba]]s also reappear, but they act differently. This is the first 2D platformer game where they face the side similar to [[Galoomba|Goombas]] from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' as opposed to the camera.

[[File:SM3DL Goomba.PNG|thumb|Mario jumping towards a Goomba in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']]

Goombas make their reappearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. Their behavior is the same as in the 3D ''Super Mario'' platforming games. [[Wooden cutout|Goomba boards]] make their appearance as well, along with a new species called [[Tail Goomba]]s. It is possible to acquire a [[Super Leaf]] after defeating a Tail Goomba. One takes the form of a [[Tail Bowser]]. A [[List of Super Mario 3D Land pre-release and unused content|gold version]] of the Tail Goomba was planned to appear in the game, but it was removed in the final version.

Some Goombas are stacked up in a fashion similar to that of the [[Shy Guy Tower|Shy Stack]]s, [[Dango]]s, and [[AckStack]]s. These are called [[Goomba Tower]]s. However, they still attack in the same manner as individual Goombas: by simply charging in the player's direction.

[[File:BalloonGoomba.png|100px|thumb|[[Goomba (balloon)|Balloon Goomba]]s that only appear in World 3's [[Skyward Stalk|secret course]] in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'']]

Goombas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They maintain their appearance from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', but also have a lighter colored, rounded variety with black stems on their heads named [[Goombrat]]s. [[Hefty Goomba]]s, [[Big Goomba]]s, and [[Prickly Goomba]]s reappear as well. [[Goomba (balloon)|Balloon-bound]] Goombas also appear in the [[Sparkling Waters]] secret stage [[Skyward Stalk]]. At every vocal riff in the music, Goombas do a jump.

Both Goombas and Paragoombas can be enlarged with the use of the [[Super Mushroom]], becoming [[Big Goomba]]s and [[Big Paragoomba]]s respectively. Additionally, the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' style replaces Goombas with [[Galoomba]]s, which can be picked up and thrown like in the original ''Super Mario World''. The [[Goomba's Shoe]] returns from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and has been added to the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''  

Goombas are fairly common enemies in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', appearing in a handful of levels. They behave the same as in regular 2D ''Super Mario'' platformers, and are one of the few enemies that the player can [[Vaulting|vault]] over. However, when the player taps the screen while vaulting over a Goomba, they can perform a [[Vaulting Jump|vaulting jump]], thus stomping on it, allowing them to jump higher.

[[File:SMO Art - E3 Char5.png|thumb|left|100px|A Goomba being controlled by Mario]]

Goombas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', where they can be found in the [[Sand Kingdom]] wearing sombreros, the [[Lake Kingdom]] wearing bridal veils, the [[Wooded Kingdom]] wearing explorer hats, the [[Metro Kingdom]] wearing yellow construction helmets, the [[Seaside Kingdom]] wearing pirate hats, the [[Snow Kingdom]] wearing Santa hats, the [[Luncheon Kingdom]] wearing chef hats, and [[Bowser's Kingdom]] wearing conical hats, as well as in the [[Cloud Kingdom]], the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]], and the [[Darker Side]]. Goombas are also found in 8-bit segments behaving the same as in the 2D games. [[Goomba Tower]]s, [[Mini Goomba]]s, and [[Paragoomba]]s also appear. When [[Mario]] takes control of a Goomba using [[Cappy]], he can jump on other Goombas to create a stack. Additionally, Goombas do not slip on ice while being [[capture]]d. [[Goombette]], a pink female Goomba, can also be found in the Sand Kingdom, the Lake Kingdom, the Wooded Kingdom, the Seaside Kingdom, the Luncheon Kingdom, and the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]], who grants Mario a [[Power Moon]] if he approaches her as a captured Goomba. In the Mushroom Kingdom during visits after the first, two [[Volbonan]]s can be found debating whether Goombas are mushrooms or acorns. Goomba Tower can also be used to activate [[Goomba button]]s.

Goombas reappear as recurring enemies in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', alongside several variants including [[Goombrat|Goombrats]], [[Big Goomba|Big Goombas]], [[Hefty Goomba|Hefty Goombas]], [[Big Goombrat|Big Goombrats]], and [[Bone Goomba|Bone Goombas]]. They function largely the same as in previous 2D games, though in this game they will visually react to their surroundings. They will shift their eyes to look at a player if one is in front of them, and they visibly panic if they notice potential threats, including player-thrown [[Fireball|fireballs]], kicked shells, [[Gnawsher|Gnawshers]], and [[Maw-Maw|Maw-Maws]]. They will also make a biting pose when they damage a player, a reference to how Goombas in ''Super Mario Bros.'' were originally intended to attack the player by biting them.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2023/October/Ask-the-Developer-Vol-11-Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-Chapter-2-2460633.html|"Ask the Developer Vol. 11, Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Chapter 2" on Nintendo.com]</ref> A few levels feature Goombas that are asleep on the ground. These Goombas will wake up when something is right in front of them, or if the Goomba is touched by the player. Players touching these Goombas will not take damage, but instead knock the Goomba back, though it is able to deal damage again after waking up.

Goombas are affected by the [[Wonder Flower]] in [[Sproings in the Twilight Forest]], which causes them to stretch beyond their normal size, and the [[Wonder Flower]] effect in [[Maw-Maw Mouthful]] and [[Way of the Goomba]] turns the players [[Goomba Mario|into Goombas]].

In the Japanese anime movie ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', two Goombas, who work for King Koopa, appear throughout the film, attempting to halt Mario, Luigi, and [[Haru-ōji|Kibidango]] in their search for Princess Peach.

One of the Goombas' last efforts in the film comes when Mario and Luigi have reached [[Bowser's Castle]]. They activate a complex platform system over lava (with the inclusion of [[Lava Bubble|Podoboo]]s), explaining that Mario has to jump over it to escape. Their plans are foiled, though, when Luigi (who is at the time mining for coins) accidentally causes a huge flood through Bowser's Castle, putting out the lava and safely carrying the Mario Brothers on. It is unknown what happens to the Goombas after the castle falls apart.

[[File:TAoSMB3Goomba.JPG|thumb|A Goomba from the ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode, "[[Do the Koopa]]"]]

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===''WarioWare'' series===

[[File:Super Wario Bros. Microgame WarioWare Mega Microgames.png|thumb|left|Goombas as they appear in the [[Super Wario Bros.]] microgame from ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'']]

Goombas make cameos in the ''WarioWare'' series, often within [[9-Volt]]'s stage. In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', they appear in the microgames [[Super Wario Bros.]] and [[Super Mario Bros. (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Super Mario Bros.]], both requiring the player to defeat them to win. In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', they appear as enemies that try to defeat Mario in the boss microgame [[Super Mario Bros. (WarioWare: Twisted!)|Super Mario Bros.]], just as in the original game. In ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', Goombas are some of the enemies to be defeated in the [[Super Mario Bros. (Stomp!)|Super Mario Bros.]] ''Stomp!'' microgame. In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', one Goomba appears as an obstacle that Mario has to avoid in the third level of the microgame [[Super Mario Brothers (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Super Mario Brothers]], although sometimes it is replaced with a bottomless pit. In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', Goombas make a cameo as a stamp in the [[GameMakerMatic]], and one can appear in the downloadable microgame [[Hue-Down]]. [[Gamer]] from ''[[Game & Wario]]'' has a boy in a Goomba costume who must be squashed by Mario in the third level of the microgame [[Sole Man]].

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===''Yoshi'' franchise===

====''Yoshi''====

[[File:YNESGoombaSprite.png|thumb]]

Goombas make an appearance as one of the six falling objects in ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]''. For the only time officially since ''Super Mario Bros.'', they are called "Little" Goombas in the instruction booklet,<ref>''Yoshi'' instruction booklet, pages 4, 5, 12 on NES and pages 3, 4, 11 on Game Boy.</ref> but not in the North American television commercial<ref>''Yoshi'' North American television advertisement. "[Yoshi]'s up against Goombas, Boo Buddies, Bloobers, and Piranha Plants!"</ref> or on the back cover of the packaging. Their sprite in this game is similar to their sprite from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''.

 

====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====

[[File:SMA3 Goomba Screenshot.png|frame|left|Goombas' only appearance in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'']]

Goombas appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'', but only appear in one level: [[GO! GO! MARIO!!]]. They display a few habits previously unseen in other 2D ''Super Mario'' games. They aimlessly walk in one direction, but before they jump off a ledge, they become idle for a brief moment while wiggling their eyebrows. If they touch Yoshi, they knock [[Baby Mario]] off his back. [[Stomp]]ing on a Goomba flattens it but won't defeat it. In their flattened state, Goombas can still walk and damage Yoshi if they touch him, but can also carry Yoshi if he stands on them. After some time, the Goomba "pops" back into shape. Goombas can be defeated with an [[egg]] or enemy toss, a [[Ground Pound]] attack, or by eating and turning them into eggs.

====''Yoshi's New Island''====

Goombas appear in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', where they are only found in [[Spin-Lift Drift]]. They act similarly to how they do in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''. However, while in their flattened state, they do not jump off a ledge and cannot damage Yoshi. They also always revert to their standard shape immediately after turning around. They are often encountered in chains of enemies and can be defeated with [[Koopa Shell]]s to gain a combo and extra lives.

{{quote2|Sorry about going AWOL on [[Bowser|you]]. I ran away because I was scared to fight [[Smithy]].|[[Goomba (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars character)|Goomba]]|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''}}

[[File:KoopaTroopRPG.png|200px|thumb|A group of Goombas rejoin other members of the [[Koopa Troop]] in [[Rose Way]]]]

Goombas are among the weakest members of the Koopa Troop in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|the remake]]. However, they are more powerful than the [[Terrapin]]. In the game, many Goombas are seen patrolling [[Mushroom Way]], the area between [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] and [[Toad Town|Mushroom Kingdom]]. [[Toad]] himself is captured by a group of Goombas while he is on his way to the Mushroom Kingdom. Other Goombas not loyal to the Koopa Troop reside in [[Bandit's Way]]. Goombas are also found later in the [[Pipe Vault]], an optional area near [[Rose Town]]. Other Goombas live in the caves of the [[Midas River]] and are seen trying to catch the river's fish. [[Gu Goomba]]s, a more powerful variant, reside in Bowser's Keep. In battle, Goombas attack enemies by biting. They can also shoot sharp thorns to cause 50% more damage than usual. Goombas are fairly weak, and they can often be destroyed by a simple [[Timed Hit]]. A Goomba's bite attack can be blocked by defending right after the mushroom performed a somersault. The damage of a Goomba's thorn can be blunted by defending right before the projectile hits the party member. Additionally, Goombas typically fight in groups of two to three (either with other Goombas or stronger monsters). When defeated, Goombas often yield [[Bonus Flower|HP MAX! Flower]]s to Mario and his party.

After the Koopa Troop is expelled from Bowser's Keep by the [[Smithy Gang]], Bowser himself attempts to reassemble the remains of his troop in order to retake his castle. In [[Rose Way]], he has a regrouped faction of Goombas lead by the alluring [[Goomba (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars character)|Goomba]], but by the time the army reaches [[Moleville]], many Goomba units have abandoned Bowser. By the time Bowser reaches [[Booster Tower]], all of Bowser's army (Goomba and her Goombas) have deserted him. However, at the tower, Bowser decides to join forces with Mario, knowing that with Mario's strength, he can get his castle back. Eventually, Bowser, Mario, [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], [[Mallow]], and [[Geno]] find their way to [[Monstro Town]]. While in the town for reformed enemies, Bowser runs into the former head of his Goombas, who has set up shop in the village. Goomba apologizes for deserting the Koopa Troop but offers to sell Bowser powerful weapons and armor in return. She is assisted by her three "[[Triplets|little ones]]", the [[Triplets]] (others, not related to this Goomba, appear in the [[Sunken Ship]]). Another Goomba, named [[Boo, Goo, Bones, and Kipp|Goo]], appears as part of one of [[Dr. Topper]]'s puzzles. Eventually, Bowser, with the help of Mario and his friends, manages to expel the Smithy Gang and defeat their leader, [[Smithy]]. With his keep returned, many former soldiers (including many Goombas) return to King Bowser and the Koopa Troop, and many of them help rebuild Bowser's Keep to its former glory.

In ''[[Mario Party]]'', a Goomba hosts the Flower Lottery in [[Peach's Birthday Cake]]. When the player reaches Goomba, they must pay 10 coins (or all their coins if they have 10 or less) to play a game called the Flower Lottery. There are four seeds of different colors (red, blue, yellow and green) and the player must bloom one (after blooming a whole set, another set appears). Three of them have Toad's face imprinted inside them: if the player finds one, they'll "lose" and take the Star's path. However, if the player chooses the seed with Bowser's face, they'll "win" and are forced to proceed to Bowser's cake. In [[Crazy Cutters|Crazy Cutter]], a Goomba is one of the few shapes that players have to drill.

The Goomba Engine and the Goomba-Trio Engine are two of the many engines the player can purchase for a machine in Super Duel Mode. Typically, the engine offers acceleration and speed in exchange for control. The Goomba Tires are fairly fast and they boast good acceleration, but other abilities are average. The [[Goomba Capsule]], if landed on, makes the player swap coins with another randomly chosen opponent. They can be used on a player for five coins.  

[[File:MP9 4-Player Goomba Spotting.png|left|thumb|The minigame [[Goomba Spotting]] from ''Mario Party 9'']]

Goombas appear in the next game of the series, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. They play another small role as in the previous game. They try to get in the players' way by bumping into them, similar to their purpose in most ''Super Mario'' games. Most of these Goombas work for Bowser, and they help him steal the Banana Hoard, but some aid [[Tabuu]] in defense of [[The Great Maze]]. Giant Goombas, who are bigger, stronger versions of Goombas also make an appearance in the Subspace Emissary. A Goomba also appears in the form of a trophy. A [[Masterpiece]] based on ''Super Mario Bros.'', which features Goombas, is also featured in the game.

Goombas appear as a part of the Koopa Troop in the original ''[[Paper Mario]]''. In his initial appearance, the [[Goomboss|Goomba King]] (later named Goomboss) leads some Goombas, Spiked Goombas and Paragoombas that reside along [[Goomba Road]], the pathway between Goomba Village and [[Toad Town]]. His two henchmen, the [[Red & Blue Goomba Bros.]], appear in the game as well as a miniboss, and later accompany him in his boss fight. In the Toad Town Tunnels, Mario encounters [[Gloomba]]s, navy blue Goombas variants that live underground, and are modeled after the Underground versions of Goombas from the original ''Super Mario Bros.''. Lastly, [[Hyper Goomba]]s, green-colored Goombas similar to the Gu Goombas, are first seen in this game, along the trail of Gusty Gulch. These powerful Goombas can charge their attack power.  

Goombas reappear in the game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], but their appearance is closer to that of the Goombas of the mainstream ''Super Mario'' games as opposed to the first three ''Paper Mario'' games; their feet are now brown instead of red, their eyebrows are no longer as thick as in the previous ''Paper Mario'' games, and they are a darker brown. However, as shown in [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content|early builds of this game]], they were going to retain their past ''Paper Mario'' appearance with no changes.

Goombas return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. Regular Goombas appear as supporting characters, while origami Goombas appear as enemies in a variety of areas. In battle, Goombas attack with a Headbonk move. If Mario blocks while having any Guard Plus accessories equipped, the Goombas' Headbonk move deal no damage. Large [[Paper Macho Goomba]]s also appear as enemies. [[Paragoomba]]s, [[Bone Goomba]]s, and [[Galoomba]] variants reappear.

Goombas have appeared in various [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' games]]. They appear in several courses, acting as obstacles to racers and cause them to spin out if touched. In most games, if a Goomba is hit by an item, it drops a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] on the track, giving a kart a speed boost when picked up. They vary in size in each game they appear, though their pattern remains the same, simply waddling in place and moving slightly left and right on the track.  

====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''====

Goombas technically make their first ''Mario Kart'' appearance in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. In this game, Goombas only appear in the audience when the player gets on the podium in a cup. The Goomba in this game uses its design from ''[[Paper Mario]]''.

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

[[File:Goomba-MKDD.png|200px|thumb|Goombas on [[GCN Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'']]

Goombas appear as obstacles on [[GCN Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', waddling in place right before the finish line. Hitting one causes the racer to spin out. If hit with an item, the Goomba is defeated and drops a mushroom on the track.

====''Mario Kart DS''====

In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Goombas retain their behavior from the previous game, though they are now rendered as 2D sprites in-game. They appear in [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]], as well as in certain missions in mission mode. [[Goomboss]] from ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' also appears in ''Mario Kart DS'' as the boss of level 3 in mission mode, with him being able to spawn 2-3 Goombas every few seconds as he walks.

 

Goombas make their return in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', once again being rendered as 3D models. They appear in [[Mushroom Gorge]], [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Mario Circuit]], [[Koopa Cape]], and {{classic|GCN|Mario Circuit}}, as well as spectators in the trophy celebration.

 

In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Goombas are much larger than in previous games, but once again have the same behavior, appearing in [[3DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]], [[Piranha Plant Slide]], {{classic|Wii|Mushroom Gorge}} and {{classic|Wii|Koopa Cape}}. On Piranha Plant Slide, the underground Goombas are colored blue, and there are also cardboard cutouts of Goombas blocking the last few turns of the course.

 

Goombas reappear as obstacles in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' on [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], {{classic-link|N64|Yoshi Valley}} (replacing [[Porcupo]]s), and {{classic|3DS|Piranha Plant Slide}} in the base game. They also appear in {{classic-link|Tour|New York Minute}}, {{classic|Wii|Mushroom Gorge}}, {{classic|DS|Mario Circuit}}, {{classic|Tour|Athens Dash}}, {{classic|Wii|Koopa Cape}}, and {{classic|Tour|Madrid Drive}} in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. A [[Goomba Tower]] also appears at the end of Mario Circuit, and in {{classic-link|Tour|Singapore Speedway}}. [[Innertube Goomba]]s also appear in various courses. A Goomba cameos on the height requirement posters in the entrance to the Sub Coaster ride in [[Water Park]], representing the height that riders must be taller than.

 

====''Mario Kart Tour''====

[[File:MKT Tour52 WaluigiCupChallenge.png|200px|thumb|left|A Goomba Takedown challenge on [[Tour Sydney Sprint|Sydney Sprint 2]].]]

In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Goombas reprise their role as obstacles, appearing in many stages and stage variants as obstacles. They are the main focus of "[[Goomba Takedown]]" challenges, where they may appear in large formations, most of the time in Goomba Towers, with the goal of defeating as many as possible in a single lap. In this game, Goombas can be bowled over by simply driving into them, although this also causes the driver to spin out like in other ''Mario Kart'' games unless they are invincible or under the effects of a [[Mega Mushroom]]. They can also be defeated by landing on them while gliding or after driving off a ramp, giving the driver a Jump Boost. For normal course variants they are found on all versions of [[Tour Paris Promenade|Paris Promenade]], as well as [[Tour Singapore Speedway|Singapore Speedway]], [[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash 2]], [[Madrid Drive]], [[RMX Mario Circuit 1]], DS Mario Circuit, Wii Mushroom Gorge, Wii Koopa Cape, 3DS Mario Circuit, and 3DS Piranha Plant Slide. Innertube Goombas are also obstacles in Singapore Speedway, and [[Shoe Goomba]]s in Madrid Drive.

A group of Goombas join Bowser as he attempts to track down [[Cackletta]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. These Goombas hold tutorial battles with Mario and Luigi in the [[Koopa Cruiser]], who happens to join Bowser in his search for Cackletta (as she has stolen Princess Peach's voice). These Goombas are patrolling the halls of the cruiser or simply hiding in barrels. The Goombas engage in battles with the Mario Bros., to get some training before the Mario Bros. battle [[Fawful]]. In battle, a Goomba approaches either Mario or Luigi, somersaults towards him, then bites. This attack can be dodged by jumping after the Goomba opened its mouth. To counter the attack, Mario or Luigi would have to jump right when the Goomba's mouth opened. They each have 4 HP. The Goombas do not see much action after that, since the Koopa Cruiser is shot down by Fawful before [[Cackletta]] is engaged in combat.  

[[File:Treevilsinwoods.png|thumb|200px|left|[[Bowser]] using [[Goomba Storm]] from ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'']]

In addition to this, a [[Crinkle Goomba|crinkled Goomba]] appears as a recurring character. He serves as the first enemy fought in the game, the tutorial for Paper Mario's unique abilities and Battle Cards. The Crinkled Goomba serves as an ally and enemy to the Mario brothers, helping them on some occasions (such as outright giving the Mario brothers Battle Cards) while hindering them on others (such as stealing the medallion necessary to enter [[Bowser's Castle]]).

[[File:GoombaBaseball.png|200px|thumb|Goomba, up to bat in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'']]

Goomba is a playable character in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' for the first time, making use of a baseball bat and a glove which it levitates to make up for its lack of arms. [[Paragoomba]] is also a playable character in the game, and is shown to have a lower-pitched voice. Goomba has the [[Ball Dash]] ability, where it can run very fast and possibly tag any runners out when carrying the ball. Goomba is a balanced character with average running but is slightly weak in all the other stats. Goomba has good chemistry with Paragoomba, [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Monty Mole]] and shares no bad chemistry with any character.

 

====''Mario Super Sluggers''====

Both Goomba and Paragoomba return in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', with slightly above average pitching and fielding abilities. However, Goomba seems to be slightly slower than it was in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''. Goomba's Ball Dash ability returns in this game. Goomba now shares good chemistry with [[Koopa Troopa]] as well as Paragoomba and Monty Mole, but has bad chemistry with [[Toad]], [[Toadette]], and [[Toadsworth]].

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====

Goombas appear in the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' as characters that need to be sorted in [[Conveyor Belt (minigame)|Conveyor Belt]] and as enemies that need to be hit in [[Shoot!]].

 

Goombas appear as obstacles in [[Ski Cross Racing]] in the Nintendo DS version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', where they slowly move across the course and cause players that hit them to lose speed. A single Goomba performing the same purpose appears at the end of the [[Deluxe Halfpipe]] course. They also appear as enemies in [[Ultimate Figure Skating]], where they can be defeated using spin attacks in the spin sections of the Mario Medley and alongside [[Kiki]]s in the Mario & Sonic Medley. Goombas act like pins in [[Curling Bowling]], where the player must fully knock them down to score points. A sprite of a Goomba from ''Super Mario Bros.'' also appears on a screen in the background of the event.

In the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of the game, Goombas appear in both the [[Dream Ski Cross (Individual)|individual]] and [[Dream Ski Cross (Team)|team]] versions of Dream Ski Cross, where they slowly move around the course and cause any characters who hit them to fall over and lose speed. Several Goombas also appear in the first segment of the Mario World routine in [[Dream Figure Skating]]. In [[Dream Ice Hockey]], Goombas occasionally appear on the rink and knocks over any characters that hit them. Goombas also appear in [[Dream Curling]], where one appears as part of every frame and can be hit to score 5 bonus points. The Goombas are not included in the pin total for strikes and spares, though the points earned for them are doubled if hit after scoring one.

A Goomba appears in the Story Mode of the Nintendo 3DS [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', where one is first seen at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. In the bonus episodes, a Goomba encourages Bowser Jr. to defeat another of [[Dr. Eggman]]'s robots after his initial victory, and they find Dr. Eggman and [[Metal Sonic]] at the [[Main Stadium]]. When Dr. Eggman sets some consequences for Bowser Jr. losing the match, Goomba unsuccessfully tries to dissuade him but congratulates Bowser Jr. when he wins and promises to tell Bowser. A Goomba also appears in the Wild Ones bonus episodes, where it notices that Bowser seems to be in a particularly bad mood after getting a bad introduction to [[London]]. Goomba then accompanies Bowser to challenge Donkey Kong at the Main Stadium, and then [[Knuckles]] and [[Vector]] at [[ExCeL London]]. When the other minions are unsuccessful in setting up a match with Mario for Bowser, Goomba is hesitantly transformed by Magikoopa to look like him and challenges Bowser in [[Tennis (Singles)]]. After losing the match, Goomba is transformed back and celebrates with the other minions when Bowser's mood improves. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Goomba can also be obtained from the badge machine.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====

A single Goomba appears during [[Mario's Figure Skating Spectacular]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', where it appears as the true form of the [[Tail Bowser]] after it has been defeated.

A pair of Goomba sprites from ''Super Mario Bros.'' appear as character walls in [[Golf Plus]] in the Nintendo 3DS version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. In this event, they appear as obstacles that blocks the ball but disappear when hit.

====''Mario Tennis Open''====

Although Goombas are not playable in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', their racket can be used by [[Mii]]s. Additionally, a Goomba costume is available if the player unlocks 100 tennis gear items.

 

In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Paragoombas are seen as audience members in [[Marina Stadium]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYS1Z4Mqh8o</ref> as well as regular Goombas being passengers scurrying across the [[Snowfall Mountain]] court.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpR_hagvhLo</ref>

 

====''Mario Golf: World Tour''====

[[File:WigglerPark2.png|thumb|A Big Goomba in [[Wiggler Park]] from ''Mario Golf: World Tour'']]

In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', Goombas appear as NPC characters in the [[Castle Club]] game mode. Their name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard, and their costume, ball, and golf clubs can be used by [[Mii]]s.

 

In ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', a horde of Goombas appears in [[Bonny Greens]] and [[Rookie Course]] as NPCs.

 

In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', if the player obtains a gold trophy in the Hard Star Cup Tourney, a basketball in the appearance and shape of a Goomba is unlocked, which can be used in-game. Goombas also appear as crowd members in [[Mario Stadium (Mario Hoops 3-on-3) | Mario Stadium]].  

The original Japanese name, Kuribo, translates to "Chestnut Boy", which was due to the designs looking more like chestnuts than shiitake mushrooms.<ref>https://legendsoflocalization.com/super-mario-bros/names/</ref>

The name "Goomba" is phonetically similar to the Italian slang word "goombah". The term "goombah" is originated from the Italian word "compare" (abbreviated as "compà") which literally means "friend" in South Italy and "member of a criminal gang" in North Italy. This term was used by South Italians in the USA to describe themselves (although the term has also emerged as a derogatory word used by North-Italians against South-Italians and by Americans against Italian-Americans).  

The Hungarian word for "mushroom" is "gomba".

RPGgoomba.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''

Goomba SM64 art.jpg|''[[Super Mario 64]]''

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GoombaPMSS.png|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''

MK8D DS Mario Circuit Scene 5.jpg|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''

SNWGoomba.png|[[Super Nintendo World]]

|JapM=Portmanteau of「栗」(''kuri'', chestnut) and「坊」(''bō'', an affectionate suffix for "guy")<br> Officially romanized as either "Kuribou" or "Kuribo"

|ChiS=栗子小子<br>''Lìzi Xiǎozi''<br>栗宝宝 <small>(since ''Super Mario Party'')</small><br>''Lì Bǎobao''

|ChiSM=Chestnut Guy<br><br>Chestnut Baby

|Fra=Goomba<br>Petit Goomba<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]'', page 19</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]'', page 27</ref> <small>(''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'')</small>

|FraM=-<br>Little Goomba

|Ger=Gumba<br>Goomba

|GerM=Transliteration of the English name<br>-

|SpaM=Goomba<br>Augmentative form of "diente" (tooth)

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