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{{about|the Koopa Kids, [[Bowser]]'s identical-looking minions|Bowser as an infant|[[Baby Bowser]]|Bowser's son|[[Bowser Jr.]]|the group of seven characters who are occasionally called "Koopa Kids"|[[Koopalings]]}} | {{about|the Koopa Kids, [[Bowser]]'s identical-looking minions|Bowser as an infant|[[Baby Bowser]]|Bowser's son|[[Bowser Jr.]]|the group of seven characters who are occasionally called "Koopa Kids"|[[Koopalings]]}} | ||
{{redirect|Mini Bowser|the toy based on Bowser from ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]''|[[Mini Bowser (toy)]]}} | {{redirect|Mini Bowser|the toy based on Bowser from ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]''|[[Mini Bowser (toy)]]}} | ||
{{ | {{distinguish|[[King Koopa's alter egos#Kid Koopa|Kid Koopa]]}} | ||
{{species infobox | {{species infobox | ||
|image=[[File:MP6 KoopaKid.jpg|220px]]<br>A Koopa Kid as he appears in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' | |image=[[File:MP6 KoopaKid.jpg|220px]]<br>A Koopa Kid as he appears in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Mario Party]]'' ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Mario Party]]'' ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]]) | ||
|variant_of=[[Koopa ( | |variant_of=[[Koopa (Bowser's species)|Koopa]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|I'm here to cause trouble on behalf of [[Bowser]].|Koopa Kid|Mario Party 2}} | {{quote|I'm here to cause trouble on behalf of [[Bowser]].|Koopa Kid|Mario Party 2}} | ||
The '''Koopa Kids''' (called '''Mini Bowsers''' in Europe, and originally known as '''Baby Bowsers''' in all non-Japanese versions of the first three ''Mario Party'' games) are minions of [[Bowser]] who only appear in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series. The Koopa Kids resemble miniature versions of Bowser | The '''Koopa Kids''' (called '''Mini Bowsers''' in Europe, and originally known as '''Baby Bowsers''' in all non-Japanese versions of the first three ''Mario Party'' games) are minions of [[Bowser]] who only appear in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series. The Koopa Kids resemble miniature versions of Bowser - and are therefore very similar in appearance to [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Baby Bowser]]. A Koopa Kid also appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 6]]''. | ||
In the earlier games in the series, there appears to be | In their first appearance, there are seven Koopa Kids, potentially acting as a generic stand-in for the [[Koopalings]]; in other earlier games in the series, there appears to be an uncountably large number of Koopa Kids, as shown by minigames such as [[Baby Bowser Bonkers]] in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', with the Koopa Kids being capable of splitting themselves. Indeed, ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' specifically refers to the Koopa Kid who appears on [[Bowser Space]]s as "one of the Koopa Kids". However, starting in ''Mario Party 5'', there seems to be only a single Koopa Kid of the regular coloration, likely due to his new playable status (though multiple Koopa Kids do appear in [[Super Duel Mode]] in the aforementioned game). The other Koopa Kids in the game are divided into color: '''Green K. Kid''', '''Red K. Kid''', and '''Blue K. Kid''' ('''Green M. Bowser''', '''Red M. Bowser''', and '''Blue M. Bowser''' in British English). However, more than one standard Koopa Kid can appear at once in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' (where Koopa Kid is non-playable again) in [[Pyramid Park]]. | ||
When treated as a singular character especially, Koopa Kid acts as something of a prototype to [[Bowser Jr.]] Though the two coexisted during the [[Nintendo GameCube]] era (albeit never appearing in the same game), Koopa Kid was retired from use shortly after. Bowser Jr. replaces the Koopa Kids in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' and onwards, including direct replacements in various minigame remakes in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' and ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The Baby Bowsers make their debut appearance in ''Mario Party'', as Bowser's henchmen. They are only seen on the final board of the game, [[Eternal Star]]. | The Baby Bowsers make their debut appearance in ''Mario Party'', as Bowser's henchmen. They are only seen on the final board of the game, [[Eternal Star]]. | ||
After playing all seven other boards and accumulating at least 100 Stars, Bowser will steal all the [[Star]]s that the player collected throughout the game and travel to Eternal Star. When the players find him, he forces them to challenge seven Baby Bowsers to get the Stars back. | After playing all seven other boards and accumulating at least 100 Stars, Bowser will steal all the [[Star (Mario Party series)|Star]]s that the player collected throughout the game and travel to Eternal Star. When the players find him, he forces them to challenge seven Baby Bowsers to get the Stars back. | ||
Each of the Baby Bowsers is stationed in a different location on the game board, and can be challenged by any player for 20 coins. If this is done, the player will have to play a short minigame against the Baby Bowser. Both characters will hit a [[Dice Block]], with the higher number winning. It is easy for the player to win, as the player's Dice Block is programmed to only roll 8-10. If the player wins, they get the Baby Bowser's Star and the Baby Bowser disappears from the board. However, if the Baby Bowser wins, he will take one of the player's Stars. | Each of the Baby Bowsers is stationed in a different location on the game board, and can be challenged by any player for 20 coins. If this is done, the player will have to play a short minigame against the Baby Bowser. Both characters will hit a [[Dice Block]], with the higher number winning. It is easy for the player to win, as the player's Dice Block is programmed to only roll 8-10. If the player wins, they get the Baby Bowser's Star and the Baby Bowser disappears from the board. However, if the Baby Bowser wins, he will take one of the player's Stars. | ||
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===''Mario Party 5''=== | ===''Mario Party 5''=== | ||
[[File:MP5KoopaKids.png|thumb|left|The three colorful Koopa Kids from ''Mario Party 5''.]] | [[File:MP5KoopaKids.png|thumb|left|The three colorful Koopa Kids from ''Mario Party 5''.]] | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Koopa Kid is a playable character, except in Story Mode and [[Card Party]]. In Story Mode, Koopa Kid splits up into Red K. Kid, Blue K. Kid and Green K. Kid, and the player has to steal all their coins on abridged versions of the regular boards to defeat them. Unlike in a normal game, all three Koopa Kids move at the same time. In Card Party, Koopa Kid shows up to cause trouble on the Bowser Card. | In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Koopa Kid is a playable character, except in Story Mode and [[Card Party]]. In Story Mode, Koopa Kid splits up into Red K. Kid, Blue K. Kid, and Green K. Kid, and the player has to steal all their coins on abridged versions of the regular boards to defeat them. Unlike in a normal game, all three Koopa Kids move at the same time. In Card Party, Koopa Kid shows up to cause trouble on the Bowser Card. In their main artwork, Red K. Kid's and Blue K. Kid's shells are incorrectly colored green when they should be normally colored red and blue. | ||
===''Mario Party 6''=== | ===''Mario Party 6''=== | ||
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In the English localization of the original ''Mario Party'', Koopa Kid is simply introduced as "Bowser's Cohort". However, in the original Japanese version, the phrase that describes him is rather 「クッパさまのぶんしん」<ref>Aserayamikae (July 10, 2013). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xAeSDqnKLQ マリオパーティ 永遠のスター]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 13, 2016.</ref> ''"Kuppa-sama no bunshin"''. 「ぶんしん」 derives from the kanji 「分身」, which translates into "one's child" or "one's other self". Therefore, it can be interpreted as either "Master Koopa's Kid" or "Master Koopa's Avatar". Due to the ambiguity, it is unclear if Koopa Kid is specifically meant to be an offspring or offshoot. In the first three games, they are also identified as "Baby Bowser", yet despite the name, are not indicated to be a younger form of Bowser himself. | In the English localization of the original ''Mario Party'', Koopa Kid is simply introduced as "Bowser's Cohort". However, in the original Japanese version, the phrase that describes him is rather 「クッパさまのぶんしん」<ref>Aserayamikae (July 10, 2013). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xAeSDqnKLQ マリオパーティ 永遠のスター]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 13, 2016.</ref> ''"Kuppa-sama no bunshin"''. 「ぶんしん」 derives from the kanji 「分身」, which translates into "one's child" or "one's other self". Therefore, it can be interpreted as either "Master Koopa's Kid" or "Master Koopa's Avatar". Due to the ambiguity, it is unclear if Koopa Kid is specifically meant to be an offspring or offshoot. In the first three games, they are also identified as "Baby Bowser", yet despite the name, are not indicated to be a younger form of Bowser himself. | ||
Certain lines in the sequels suggest an attempt to clarify the relationship. In ''Mario Party 4'', a Koopa Kid refers to Bowser as "Dad" whenever he calls for him. In ''Mario Party 6'', Bowser also grounds him by taking away his | Certain lines in the sequels suggest an attempt to clarify the relationship. In ''Mario Party 4'', a Koopa Kid refers to Bowser as "Dad" whenever he calls for him. In ''Mario Party 6'', during Solo Mode when the player wins against the Koopa Kids in a minigame after landing on a Bowser Space, Bowser also grounds him by taking away his action figure of the character the player is playing as if he fails him, implying a parental-like relationship at the very least. In ''Mario Party 7'', when a Koopa Kid would steal coins from a windmill in [[Windmillville]] during [[Bowser Time]], Bowser would proudly refer to him as "Son"; however, Koopa Kids instead refer to him as "Mr. Bowser" and appear to work for a wage, expecting to get a raise from Bowser after causing trouble on a Koopa Kid Space. | ||
Unlike the [[Koopalings]] in their earlier appearances as well as [[Bowser Jr.]], neither Bowser nor the Koopa Kids ever call each other with precisely familial terms in the Japanese versions.{{ref needed}} | Unlike the [[Koopalings]] in their earlier appearances as well as [[Bowser Jr.]], neither Bowser nor the Koopa Kids ever call each other with precisely familial terms in the Japanese versions.{{ref needed}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the American English version of the ''Mario Party 5'' instruction booklet describing the Bowser Card of [[Card Party]], Koopa Kid is erroneously referred to as [[Bowser Jr.]]<ref>"''If you turn this card over, either Bowser or Bowser Jr. will appear and start a horrible event.''" - ''Mario Party 5'' instruction booklet, page 49.</ref> | *In the American English version of the ''Mario Party 5'' instruction booklet describing the Bowser Card of [[Card Party]], Koopa Kid is erroneously referred to as [[Bowser Jr.]]<ref>"''If you turn this card over, either Bowser or Bowser Jr. will appear and start a horrible event.''" - ''Mario Party 5'' instruction booklet, page 49.</ref> | ||
**Additionally, the [[Prima Games]] strategy guide for ''Mario Party 5'' erroneously lists Koopa Kid's debut as either ''[[Super Mario | **Additionally, the [[Prima Games]] strategy guide for ''Mario Party 5'' erroneously lists Koopa Kid's debut as either ''[[Super Mario World]]'' or ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Neither of these are correct, as ''Super Mario Sunshine'' was Bowser Jr.'s debut. | ||
*Both of this character's American names have been used by other Koopas in the ''Mario'' franchise. The name used from ''Mario Party'' to ''Mario Party 3'' is "Baby Bowser", which is also the name of [[Bowser]] as an [[Baby Bowser|infant]], and from ''Mario Party 4'' to ''Mario Party 7'', he is known as "Koopa Kid", which is the name used by the Koopalings in the cartoons. | *Both of this character's American names have been used by other Koopas in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. The name used from ''Mario Party'' to ''Mario Party 3'' is "Baby Bowser", which is also the name of [[Bowser]] as an [[Baby Bowser|infant]], and from ''Mario Party 4'' to ''Mario Party 7'', he is known as "Koopa Kid", which is the name used by the Koopalings in the cartoons. | ||
**His Japanese and European name would also become that of a [[Mini Bowser (toy)|wind up toy in Bowser's likeness]] in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. | **His Japanese and European name would also become that of a [[Mini Bowser (toy)|wind up toy in Bowser's likeness]] in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. | ||
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