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-{{about|the character debuting in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''|his ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' counterpart|[[King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)]]}}
+{{about|the character debuting in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''|his ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' counterpart|[[Big Boo (character)]]}}
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 |image=[[File:Mario Party Star Rush King Boo.png|250px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''
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 ===''Mario Kart'' series===
 ====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
-[[File:Petey Piranha and King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|left|thumb|175px|King Boo and [[Petey Piranha]] are partnered racers in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'']]
+[[File:Petey Piranha and King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|left|thumb|175px|King Boo and Petey Piranha are partnered racers in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'']]
-King Boo is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' Despite being a ghost, King Boo is a heavyweight driver, and this is because of his large size. His partner is [[Petey Piranha]], and both have the ability to use almost any other character's special item (if they are going to get a special item, it is randomly chosen, based on their race position). They cannot receive the [[Green Fireball]] or the [[Birdo's Egg]], however. These characters are unlocked by winning the [[Star Cup]] in Mirror Mode. King Boo's personal kart is the [[Boo Pipes]], which is a gray version of Petey's [[Piranha Pipes]] kart, but with an image of a Boo instead of a Piranha Plant where the item-using partner stands. However, the more important difference between the two is that, while the Piranha Pipes has high speed and low acceleration, the Boo Pipes is vice versa, with low speed and high acceleration. The only other heavy kart like this is the [[Offroader]] in ''Mario Kart Wii''. King Boo appears to slightly shrink when he becomes the driver. On the second "Thanks for Playing!" screen (after beating the Special Cup with a Gold Trophy while all other cups already have a Gold Trophy), King Boo appears in the background chasing [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]].
+King Boo is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', marking his first playable appearance. He is partnered with [[Petey Piranha]], and both are unlocked by winning the [[Star Cup]] in Mirror Mode. His large size makes him a heavyweight driver, despite King Boo being a ghost. He and Petey Piranha can use almost any other character's [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|Special Item]], barring the [[Green Fireball]] or the [[Birdo's Egg]]. The special item they obtain depends on their current position in the race. King Boo's personal kart is the [[Boo Pipes]], which is a gray version of Petey's [[Piranha Pipes]] kart, but with an image of a Boo instead of a Piranha Plant where the item-using partner stands. Additionally, it notably has a low speed stat and high acceleration stat, in contrast with the other heavyweight karts in the game. King Boo appears to slightly shrink when he becomes the driver. On the second "Thanks for Playing!" screen, King Boo appears in the background chasing [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]].
-In the {{media link|MarioKartDoubleDashDebugMenuBossTeresa.png|debug menu}} found in the demos and debug build of the game, King Boo is referred to as "Boss Teresa", the Japanese name used for the [[King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)|King Boo]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' and certain iterations of [[Big Boo]], instead of his usual name "King Teresa".
+In the {{media link|MarioKartDoubleDashDebugMenuBossTeresa.png|debug menu}} found in the demos and debug build of the game, King Boo is referred to as "Boss Teresa", the Japanese name used for the [[Big Boo (character)|Big Boo]] boss from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', instead of his usual name "King Teresa".
 ====''Mario Kart DS''====
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 ====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
 [[File:MK8D King Boo Battle Mode Screenshot.png|thumb|King Boo in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', wearing a crown from [[Battle Mode]]]]
-King Boo returns as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', the enhanced port of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' released for [[Nintendo Switch]]. He is among the lightest of the five heavyweight groups, sharing his statistics with [[Rosalina]], [[Link]], and [[Pauline]]. He has the lowest top speed and weight of all the heavyweights, all while sharing similar acceleration as other heavy groups. However, his handling is amongst the best of the heavyweights (shared with the [[Metal Mario|metal]] [[Pink Gold Peach|characters]] and Petey Piranha). He also has the strongest mini-turbo boost of the heavyweights. Finally, his traction stat is noticeably strong, being far and away the best in his weight class, and the third best base traction stat in the game. Additionally, his horn sound is the sound that [[King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)|King Boo]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' makes when hit by a [[pepper]]. He is the 150cc Staff Ghost for {{classic-link|GBA|Boo Lake}} and the 200cc Staff Ghost for three courses: [[Twisted Mansion]], {{classic-link|GBA|Snow Land}}, and {{classic-link|3DS|Rosalina's Ice World}}. Initially, King Boo did not have a [[rival]] character for Grand Prix mode, but upon release of Wave 5 of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC, King Boo was given a rival in the form of [[Petey Piranha]] and also became Petey's rival, likely a nod to their status as partners in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' Because of this, he is the only base game character to gain a rival through the ''Booster Course Pass''.
+King Boo returns as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', the enhanced port of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' released for [[Nintendo Switch]]. He is among the lightest of the five heavyweight groups, sharing his statistics with [[Rosalina]], [[Link]], and [[Pauline]]. He has the lowest top speed and weight of all the heavyweights, all while sharing similar acceleration as other heavy groups. However, his handling is amongst the best of the heavyweights (shared with the [[Metal Mario|metal]] [[Pink Gold Peach|characters]] and Petey Piranha). He also has the strongest mini-turbo boost of the heavyweights. Finally, his traction stat is noticeably strong, being far and away the best in his weight class, and the third best base traction stat in the game. Additionally, his horn sound is the sound that [[Big Boo (character)|King Boo]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' makes when hit by a [[pepper]]. He is the 150cc Staff Ghost for {{classic-link|GBA|Boo Lake}} and the 200cc Staff Ghost for three courses: [[Twisted Mansion]], {{classic-link|GBA|Snow Land}}, and {{classic-link|3DS|Rosalina's Ice World}}. Initially, King Boo did not have a [[rival]] character for Grand Prix mode, but upon release of Wave 5 of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC, King Boo was given a rival in the form of [[Petey Piranha]] and also became Petey's rival, likely a nod to their status as partners in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' Because of this, he is the only base game character to gain a rival through the ''Booster Course Pass''.
 ====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
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 {{quote|Eee hee hee! I am Big Boo, the spookiest of all the spirits! I locked up the [[Luigi|wimpy green moustache man]]. And I'll do the same to [[Mario|you]]! Eee hee hee! Since I'm a ghost, I can turn invisible in the mirror's reflection. You'll have to attack me from behind to defeat me. But you'll die of fright before that ever happens! And then you'll be one of us!|King Boo|Super Mario 64 DS}}
 [[File:King Boo SM64DS boss fight.png|thumb|Mario engaged in battle with King Boo in ''Super Mario 64 DS'']]
-King Boo<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 188|date=February 2005|page=79|quote=(Luigi’s being held captive by King Boo, so you’ll have to rescue him first.)}}</ref> appears in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', imprisoning [[Luigi]] behind a [[painting]] in [[Big Boo's Haunt]]. When [[Mario]] enters the [[Big Boo Battle]] level to save Luigi, King Boo greets him. From there, the player must listen for King Boo's cackle and enter the door where it is loudest. Eventually, the player reaches the end and fights King Boo to free Luigi. To defeat King Boo, the player has to follow King Boo's movements in the arena's mirror and [[stomp]] him when he comes close enough. Defeating him results in King Boo giving out the [[Luigi Key]]. The player can fight him again as different characters, notably Luigi (who can be fought before unlocking him with [[Luigi Cap|his cap]]) and [[Wario]]. When Luigi meets King Boo, he is confused but proceeds to attack him anyway. When Wario fights him, King Boo is alarmed by his appearance and attempts to scare and attack him.
+King Boo<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 188|date=February 2005|page=79|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=American English|quote=(Luigi’s being held captive by King Boo, so you’ll have to rescue him first.)}}</ref> appears in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', imprisoning [[Luigi]] behind a [[painting]] in [[Big Boo's Haunt]]. When [[Mario]] enters the [[Big Boo Battle]] level to save Luigi, King Boo greets him. From there, the player must listen for King Boo's cackle and enter the door where it is loudest. Eventually, the player reaches the end and fights King Boo to free Luigi. To defeat King Boo, the player has to follow King Boo's movements in the arena's mirror and [[stomp]] him when he comes close enough. Defeating him results in King Boo giving out the [[Luigi Key]]. The player can fight him again as different characters, notably Luigi (who can be fought before unlocking him with [[Luigi Cap|his cap]]) and [[Wario]]. When Luigi meets King Boo, he is confused but proceeds to attack him anyway. When Wario fights him, King Boo is alarmed by his appearance and attempts to scare and attack him.
-In {{wp|Western world|Western}} releases, King Boo is incorrectly called [[Big Boo]], even though he is clearly different from the Big Boo of Big Boo's Haunt. Internally, they use the same model, with a modifier denoting the presence of the crown.
+In {{wp|Western world|Western}} releases, King Boo is incorrectly called [[Big Boo (character)|Big Boo]], even though he would appear to be different from the Big Boo of Big Boo's Haunt. Internally, they use the same model, with a modifier denoting the presence of the crown.
 ====''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
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 ====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
-[[File:SMBWKingBoo.png|thumb|King Boo in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
+[[File:SMBWKingBoo.png|thumb|left|King Boo in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
 In ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', King Boo appears in the levels [[Light-Switch Mansion]] and [[The Final Battle! Bowser's Rage Stage]], where he chases the player(s) in a similar manner to [[Boohemoth]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.<ref name=CM>{{cite|author=Nintendo 公式チャンネル|date=September 28, 2023|url=youtu.be/SiLFeqd99cw|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ ワンダー CM ワンダー篇|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 28, 2023}}</ref> In Light-Switch Mansion, King Boo appears once the [[Wonder Flower]] is collected and the [[Wonder Effect]] "A Night at Boo's Opera" is activated. King Boo then chases the player(s) through the level while singing with an operatic baritone voice. If he is looked at, he will cover his face and continue singing, albeit with a voice distortion filter. Once the [[Wonder Seed]] is collected, King Boo's crown will fall off as he shrinks into a regular Boo.<ref>{{cite|author=YTSunny|date=October 19, 2023|url=youtu.be/KWRFFbE5OXc|title=Super Mario Bros Wonder - All Songs / Music Levels|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 4, 2023}}</ref> In The Final Battle! Bowser's Rage Stage, King Boo appears once the player(s) reach the Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins, acting as he does in the other level. Once players enter the zero-gravity section, King Boo again loses his crown and shrinks into a regular Boo, although he floats away off-screen surrounded with music notes.<ref>{{cite|author=Mixeli|date=October 19, 2023|url=youtu.be/jRiP86jxIME|title=Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Final Boss Bowser Battle and Ending (HQ)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 4, 2023}}</ref>
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 ====''Mario Party Superstars''====
-King Boo appears in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' on [[Horror Land]], replacing the Big Boo found on the original board.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo|date=September 23, 2021|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9fAtmYdlM|title=Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref> He summons Boo lackeys to steal coins (for free) or Stars (for 150 coins) from all opponents who have any. As with the Big Boo in the original, he can only be encountered at night and only through a path that requires a [[Skeleton Key]].
+King Boo appears in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' on [[Horror Land]], replacing the [[Big Boo (character)|Big Boo]] found on the original board.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo|date=September 23, 2021|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9fAtmYdlM|title=Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref> He summons Boo lackeys to steal coins (for free) or Stars (for 150 coins) from all opponents who have any. As with the Big Boo in the original, he can only be encountered at night and only through a path that requires a [[Skeleton Key]].
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 ====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
-King Boo appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' as a rival in the [[Legends Showdown]] mode. He is found in Area 4, and is raced against in [[Short Track Speed Skating 1000m]].
+King Boo appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' as a rival in the [[Legends Showdown]] mode. He appears in Area 4 and challenges the player in [[Short Track Speed Skating 1000m]].
 ===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
 [[File:King Boo golf cameo.jpg|thumb|King Boo in ''Mario Golf: World Tour'']]
-King Boo makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' on Hole 4 of [[Bowser's Castle (golf course)|Bowser's Castle]]. He is floating in the background alongside other [[Boo]]s, and he is also much larger than in other games. His name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard.
+King Boo appears in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' on Hole 4 of [[Bowser's Castle (golf course)|Bowser's Castle]]. He is floating in the background alongside other [[Boo]]s, and he is also much larger than in other games. His name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard.
 ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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 ===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
-King Boo has a minor appearance in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' at Bowser and Peach's wedding with his ''Super Mario'' design. He is seen sitting a few rows behind [[King Bob-omb]]. He does not have any role in the climax nor does he speak. He disappears once Peach, Mario, and [[Donkey Kong]] crash the wedding. Compared to his usual design, his face is smaller and is more expressive, taking up less space on his overall body and somewhat resembling that of the ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' [[King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)|King Boo]]. He is also the only Boo that appears in the movie.
+King Boo has a minor appearance in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' at Bowser and Peach's wedding with his ''Super Mario'' design. He is seen sitting a few rows behind [[King Bob-omb]]. He does not have any role in the climax nor does he speak. He disappears once Peach, Mario, and [[Donkey Kong]] crash the wedding. Compared to his usual design, his face is smaller and is more expressive, taking up less space on his overall body and somewhat resembling that of the ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' [[Big Boo (character)|King Boo]]. He is also the only Boo that appears in the movie.
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