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|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>[[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>[[Pro 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]]

|relatives=[[Burrbo]]<br>[[Gamboo]]

The Goombas, as a collective race, used to be allied with the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. However, most of the Goombas turned traitorous and joined [[Bowser's Minions]]. Since ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', however, Goombas not allied with [[Bowser]] have appeared. Some nonhostile Goombas, such as the inhabitants of [[Goomba Village (location)|Goomba Village]], live in the Mushroom Kingdom, while others simply reside in other locations such as [[Monstro Town]] and [[Rogueport]].

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.

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. After the player defeats the Goomba, wearing the cap transforms the current character into whoever normally wears 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 certain [[Silver Star]] [[mission]]s, a Goomba may contain a Silver Star, which it drops when defeated. Goombas also assist [[Goomboss]] during his fight in [[Goomboss Battle]]. Goombas can be eaten by [[Yoshi]] in this game.

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.]]''  

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|King Koopa'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. Unlike other depictions throughout the series, the Goombas grow small arms resembling mushroom spores in order to operate the system's controls. Their plans are foiled, though, when Luigi (who is at the time mining for coins) accidentally causes a huge flood through the castle, putting out the lava and safely carrying the Mario Brothers on. It is unknown what happens to the Goombas after the castle falls apart.

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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.  

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 [[Pro Goomba|Gu Goomba]]s, are first seen in this game, along the trail of Gusty Gulch. These powerful Goombas can charge their attack power.  

Goombas have appeared as obstacles in various games of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. They behave consistently throughout the series, simply waddling in place and moving slightly left and right on the track and causing a player to spin out from driving into them. However, their size varies between appearances, and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' renders them as 2D sprites. In most games, if a Goomba is hit by an item, it drops a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]. In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Goombas appear in [[GCN Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]], waddling in place right before the [[finish line]]. In ''Mario Kart DS'', Goombas appear in [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] and in certain missions, such as the race against Goomboss, who spawns two or three Goombas every few seconds while moving. In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Goombas are encountered in [[Mushroom Gorge]], [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Mario Circuit]], [[Koopa Cape]], and the returning {{classic|GCN|Mario Circuit}}. In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', are larger, and they appear in [[3DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] and [[Piranha Plant Slide]], as well as the returning {{classic|Wii|Mushroom Gorge}} and {{classic|Wii|Koopa Cape}}. On Piranha Plant Slide, the underground Goombas are colored blue. In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', Goombas appear in [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], {{classic-link|N64|Yoshi Valley}} (replacing [[Porcupo]]s from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''), and {{classic|3DS|Piranha Plant Slide}} in the base game. Additionally, the [[Nintendo Switch]] version's [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]] also includes them 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 ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Goombas are obstacles in many stages and stage variants. They are the main focus of "[[Goomba Takedown]]" challenges, where they may appear in large formations, with the goal of defeating as many as possible in a single lap. Unlike other ''Mario Kart'' games, Goombas can be bowled over by driving into them, but this still causes the racer to spin out. Additionally, a Goomba can now also be defeated by landing on them while gliding or after driving off a ramp, giving the driver a [[Jump Boost]]. For normal course variants, Goombas 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.

Though ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' is the first game to have Goombas as obstacles, ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' is their actual first appearance. However, Goombas, which use their ''[[Paper Mario]]'' design, are restricted to a background appearance in the audience during the award ceremony. Similarly, ''Mario Kart Wii'' also includes Goombas as spectators during the trophy celebration. In ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', a Goomba is displayed on the the height requirement posters in the entrance to the Sub Coaster ride in [[Water Park]], representing the height that riders must be taller than.

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.  

In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', there is a Goomba-shaped basketball, unlocked by obtaining a gold trophy in the Hard [[Star Tourney]]. Additionally, Goombas appear as crowd members in [[Mario Stadium (Mario Hoops 3-on-3) | Mario Stadium]].  

Goombas have only made two minor appearances in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]]. In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', Goombas are NPC characters in the [[Castle Club]] game mode. Additionally, their name can 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.  

The name "Goomba" is phonetically similar to the Italian slang term "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).  

It may also a derivation of "gomba", meaning "mushroom" in Hungarian.

|JapM=Portmanteau of「{{hover|栗|クリ}}」(''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

|Fre2=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>

|Ger=Gumba<br>Goomba

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

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