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{{about|the recurring enemy in the Super Mario franchise|other uses of the term "Goomba"|[[Goomba (disambiguation)]]}}
{{redirect|Goombas|the microgame from [[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]|[[Goombas (microgame)]]}}
{{redirect|Little Goomba|the miniature version of this enemy|[[Mini Goomba]]}}
{{redirect|Kuribo|the Sockop named Kuribo|[[Sockop]]}}
{{distinguish|Gloomba|Goombo|Goompa|Gooma}}
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:SMBW Goomba.png|180px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|variants=[[2-Fold Goomba]]<br>[[Accordion Goombas]]<br>[[Aqua Goomba]]<br>[[Armored Goomba]]<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>[[Glohm Goomba]]<br>[[Gloomba]]<br>[[Gold Goomba]]<br>[[Goomba (balloon)]]<br>[[Goomba (zombie)]]<br>[[Goomba Mummy]]<br>[[Goomba R]]<br>[[Goomba Tower]]<br>[[Goomba Troopa]]<br>[[Goomba Wheel]]<br>[[Goombeetle]]<br>[[Goombo]]<br>[[Goombomb]]<br>[[Goomboard]]<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>[[OkaP]]<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]]
|relatives=[[Beanie]]<br>[[Burrbo]]<br>[[Dinohattanite]]{{hover|*|Super Mario Bros. (film) only}}<br>[[Galoomba]]<br>[[Gamboo]]<br>[[Goombrat]]<br>[[Octoomba]]<br>[[Seedle]]<br>[[Strollin' Stu]]
|comparable=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]<br>[[Trompette]]
|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 idols]]<br>[[Goombaria]]<br>[[Goombario]]<br>[[Goombella]]<br>[[Goombette]]<br>[[Goomboss|Goomboss (Goomba King)]]<br>[[Goomhilde]]<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 Goomba Bros.]]<br>[[Toad (film character)|Toad]]
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{{quote|Our bodies may be [[stomp]]ed... But our will cannot be crushed! We will forge ahead!|Goomba|Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam}}
'''Goombas''', initially called '''Little Goombas''',<ref name=smb>{{cite|date=1985|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=10}}</ref> are one of the major species of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Since their first game appearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', they have become the most iconic and common enemies in the entire ''Super Mario'' franchise followed by [[Koopa Troopa]]s, appearing in the vast majority of games. They are usually the first enemy the player encounters. They are small, brown, mushroom-like creatures with two feet, tan stems, and no arms or legs. Goombas are weak and are not much of a threat to [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]], since a single [[stomp]] usually defeats them, although a number of different Goomba variants have emerged that are usually stronger in some way, and even regular Goombas occasionally drop hints of being much stronger and more competent than their appearances suggest, as in the case of [[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Goomba]].

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 non-hostile 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]].
==Creation==
The Goomba was the last enemy created during the development process of ''Super Mario Bros.'' despite being the first encountered. During development, the only basic enemy was the Koopa Troopa. However, playtesters had stated that the Koopa Troopa was too tricky of an enemy to have as the first one. Using this, the developers decided to create an enemy that could be defeated with just a single stomp. The Goomba itself was created with the appearance of a {{wp|shiitake}} mushroom. Since the enemy was created toward the end of the development cycle, though, hardly any bytes remained on the cartridge. Therefore, to give the enemy moving animations, the developers reused and flipped the image, making it appear to be walking.<ref>{{cite|url=iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/nsmb/1/5|title=Iwata Asks: ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Volume 2|publisher=Nintendo.com|language=en-us|page=5|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref>

==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros.'' / ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
[[File:SMB-Goomba Profile Art.png|thumb|100px|A Little Goomba, as it appears in ''Super Mario Bros.'']]
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Little Goombas are the most common enemy in ''Super Mario Bros.'' and appear in most athletic and underground levels. They are not as common in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' but generally appear in groups of either three or four. Little Goombas can be defeated by either [[jump]]ing on them, shooting a [[fireball]] at one, a [[Koopa Shell]], hitting below a block it is on top or, or from the [[Invincible Mario|invincibility]] effects of the [[Super Star|Starman]]. Little Goombas flip between two sprites, giving them the appearance of walking. Little Goombas are the only enemies with two sprites from being defeated, one showing it flattened from a stomp and the other flipping it upside-down.

Due to the limited color palette of the [[Family Computer]] and [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], Little Goombas in underground levels are colored teal, and in castle levels, they are colored gray; in the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version, the Goombas in castle levels are grayish brown. Goombas share a palette with [[Blooper]]s, put into effect in ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' in that the Goombas in the underwater stages are gray with black eyebrows.

All Little Goombas are replaced with [[Buzzy Beetle]]s in the [[Hard Mode]] of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>{{cite|quote=The first enemy approaches! BUZZY? What's this? The first enemy is supposed to be GOOMBA!|page=111|title=''How to win at Super Mario Bros.''|date=1987|isbn=4-19-720003-XC|publisher=Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd.|author=Sase, Shinji, et al.}}</ref> Similarly, the Goombas in [[World A]] through [[World D]] in the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' are replaced with Buzzy Beetles. In ''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]'', all Goombas are replaced with [[OkaP]], but otherwise still act the same.

A Little Goomba is revealed to be the [[Impostor Bowser|fake Bowser]] of [[World 1-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-4]] in ''Super Mario Bros.'' if one throws several fireballs at him.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:28|author=[[User:VideoGamePhenomHD|VideoGamePhenom]]|url=youtu.be/9PNJbVKPilU?feature=shared&t=28|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' - World 1-4|accessdate=March 11, 2025|date=August 24, 2019|publisher=YouTube}}</ref>

Goombas were added in place of [[Koopa Troopa]]s and [[Buzzy Beetle]]s on some of the staircases in ''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]'', consequently making the player unable to perform the 1-up trick.{{ref needed}}

The original homeland of Little Goombas is stated to be in the Mushroom Kingdom, which they share with the [[Toad (species)|mushroom retainer]]s, which they later betrayed to join the [[Bowser's Minions|Turtle Empire]].<ref name=smb/>

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:SMB3 Sprite Goomba.png|thumb]]
Goombas, also referred to as Little Goombas,<ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J.|date=October 21, 2003|title=''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-4425-9|page=26, 27, 33, 34, 46, 59, 64, 77, 89, 96}}</ref> return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They were given different sprites, now depicting them with mouths. They appear in every [[world]] except [[Dark Land]]. Goombas received including the winged [[Paragoomba|Para-Goomba]]s, the larger [[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]]s, [[Shoe Goomba|Kuribo's Goombas]] that hope around in the [[Goomba's Shoe]], and the very small [[Mini Goomba|Micro-Goomba]]s. There are red Goombas, appearing only after forcing a red Para-Goomba to lose its wings.

====''Super Mario Land''====
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Goombas do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', but the behaviorally identical [[Goombo]]s do.

====''Super Mario World''====
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Normal Goombas [[List of Super Mario World pre-release and unused content|were originally going to appear]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' but were replaced by a different [[Galoomba|Goomba]] species, which later had a name to  "Galoomba." These chestnut-shaped Goombas are rounder than the traditional mushroom-shaped Goombas.

====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''====
Goombas return with Para-Goombas in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. A few more varieties were added, including the [[Boo]]-like [[Ghost Goomba]]s in the [[Pumpkin Zone]], the underwater [[Aqua Goomba]]s in the [[Turtle Zone]], and the masked [[Masked Ghoul]], revealed to be a Goomba in the [[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Kodansha adaptation]].

====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:SM64 Artwork Goomba.png|thumb|left|Design from the original ''Super Mario 64'']]
[[File:SM64DS Goombas.png|thumb|Redesign in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', also the basis of their design in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]
Goombas appear in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', commonly in groups of two or three, as well as the behaviorally identical [[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]]s and [[Mini Goomba|Goombette]]s. They move around a small area in a circular motion and charge at Mario upon spotting him. Goombas take away one unit of Mario's [[Health Meter|health]], or a fraction and a half if Mario does not have his [[Mario Cap|cap]] on. Either a stomp, [[punch]], [[kick]], or a thrown object can defeat a Goomba, which then drops behind a [[Coin|Yellow Coin]].

''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' changed the role of Goombas a bit. Some Goombas wear Mario's cap, [[Luigi Cap|Luigi's cap]], or [[Wario Cap|Wario's cap]] and can be defeated to have the player character wear its [[cap]]. Goombas can be eaten by [[Yoshi]]. Some Goombas have a [[Silver Star]] during such [[mission]]s and drops it when defeated. Goombas also help [[Goomboss]] during his fight in [[Goomboss Battle]].

====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Goombas return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', as well as [[Paragoomba]]s and [[Mini Goomba]]s. They are one of the only enemies represented by pre-rendered two-dimensional sprites instead of models. There is also the [[Mega Goomba (boss)|Mega Goomba]] boss in [[World 4-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-Castle]], and it uses a pre-rendered model.
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====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:SMG Goomba and Mini Goomba size comparison.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' showing Goomba with a Micro Goomba]]
The Goombas of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' are based on their appearance in ''Super Mario 64'', charging at the player character to attack and dropping a [[coin]] upon defeat, excluding those on the Yoshi planet in [[Space Junk Galaxy]].<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/ainsfX1UsHg?feature=shared&t=680|timestamp=11:20|accessdate=March 11, 2025|title=''Super Mario Galaxy'' - Walkthrough - Space Junk Galaxy|author=NintenU|date=October 8, 2020|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> A Goomba can be stunned, either from being [[spin|spun]] into or being hit by a [[Star Bit]] to knock it upside-down and then defeat it.<ref>{{cite|quote=Mario can stun and kick the Goomba for some Star Bits[...]|author=Black, Fletcher|title=''Super Mario Galaxy: PRIMA Official Game Guide''|format=Collector's Edition|location=Roseville|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|date=November 9, 2007|page=50|isbn=978-0-7615-5713-5}}</ref> Goombas are sometimes revealed from objects such as [[crystal (Super Mario Galaxy)|crystal]]s and [[crate]]s.

[[Mini Goomba|Micro Goomba]]s and a single [[Big Goomba]] appear, in addition to the game adding more Goomba variations, including [[Octoomba|Electrogoomba]]s, [[Goombeetle]]s, and [[Jack O'Goomba|Pumpkinhead Goomba]]s appear in [[Ghostly Galaxy]]. The normal Goombas are the most recurring enemies, appearing in 18 of the 42 [[galaxy|galaxies]]; the only harmful entity of any sort to be more common are the [[black hole]]s.

=====Appearances=====
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|[[Gate (Super Mario Galaxy)|Gate]]
|[[Gateway Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon grandstar.png|link=Grand Star Rescue]]||[[File:Smg icon redstar.png|link=Gateway's Purple Coins]]
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|[[Terrace (Super Mario Galaxy)|Terrace]]
|[[Good Egg Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Dino Piranha (mission)]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=A Snack of Cosmic Proportions]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=King Kaliente's Battle Fleet]]||[[File:Smg icon speedycomet.png|link=Dino Piranha Speed Run]]||[[File:Smg icon purplecomet.png|link=Purple Coin Omelet]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Luigi on the Roof]]
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|rowspan=4|[[Fountain]]
|[[Space Junk Galaxy]]
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|[[Rolling Green Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Rolling in the Clouds]]
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|[[Battlerock Galaxy]]
|[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Battlerock Barrage]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Breaking into the Battlerock]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Topmaniac and the Topman Tribe]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Topmaniac's Daredevil Run]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coins on the Battlerock]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Battlerock's Garbage Dump]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Luigi under the Saucer]]
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|[[Hurry-Scurry Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Shrinking Satellite]]
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|rowspan=3|[[Kitchen (Super Mario Galaxy)|Kitchen]]
|[[Beach Bowl Galaxy]]
|[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Sunken Treasure]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Passing the Swim Test]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Secret Undersea Cavern]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Fast Foes on the Cyclone Stone]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Beachcombing for Purple Coins]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Wall Jumping up Waterfalls]]
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|[[Buoy Base Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Floating Fortress]]||[[File:Smg icon greenstar.png|link=The Secret of Buoy Base]]
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|[[Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada]]
|[[File:Smg icon grandstar.png|link=Sinking the Airships]]
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|rowspan=4|[[Bedroom (Super Mario Galaxy)|Bedroom]]
|[[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Bunnies in the Wind]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Gusty Garden's Gravity Scramble]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Major Burrows's Daredevil Run]]||[[File:Smg icon purplecomet.png|link=Purple Coins on the Puzzle Cube]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=The Golden Chomp]]
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|[[Freezeflame Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Frozen Peak of Baron Brrr]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Freezeflame's Blistering Core]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Hot and Cold Collide]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Frosty Cosmic Mario Race]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coins on the Summit]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Conquering the Summit]]
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|[[Dusty Dune Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Soaring on the Desert Winds]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Blasting through the Sand]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Sunbaked Sand Castle]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Sandblast Speed Run]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coins in the Desert]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Bullet Bill on Your Back]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Treasure of the Pyramid]]
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|[[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]]
|[[File:Smg icon grandstar.png|link=Darkness on the Horizon]]
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|rowspan=2|[[Engine Room]]
|[[Gold Leaf Galaxy]]
|[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Star Bunnies on the Hunt]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Cataquack to the Skies]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=When It Rains, It Pours]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Cosmic Mario Forest Race]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coins in the Woods]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=The Bell on the Big Tree]]
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|[[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]]
|[[File:Smg icon grandstar.png|link=King Kaliente's Spicy Return]]
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|rowspan=2|[[Garden (Super Mario Galaxy)|Garden]]
|[[Deep Dark Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Underground Ghost Ship]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Bubble Blastoff]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Guppy and the Underground Lake]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Ghost Ship Daredevil Run]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Plunder the Purple Coins]]||[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Boo in a Box]]
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|[[Dreadnought Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Infiltrating the Dreadnought]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Dreadnought's Colossal Cannons]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Revenge of the Topman Tribe]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Topman Tribe Speed Run]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Battlestation's Purple Coins]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Dreadnought's Garbage Dump]]
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|[[Comet Observatory]]
|[[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Gizmos, Gears, and Gadgets]]
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
Goombas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They function identically to ''New Super Mario Bros.'' but their role is slightly different. Eight Goombas are sometimes fought [[Enemy Course]] of [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 1]]. The game adds the [[Hefty Goomba]] variety, which can be stomped to divide it into two Goombas. There are Goombas inside spiked chestnuts named [[Prickly Goomba]]s. In the battle against [[Kamek|Magikoopa]], his [[Spell|magic]] can turn platforms into Goombas, among other enemies. There is also single Goomba also in the true final battle in [[World 8-Bowser's Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Bowser's Castle]].<ref>{{cite|timestamp=02:06|url=youtu.be/Ihei0ngHHdU?feature=shared&t=126|title=''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Final Boss (Bowser Battle & Ending + Credits)|author=iDeactivateMC|date=October 14, 2013|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 11, 2025}}</ref>

====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
Goombas are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are the same as in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', besides turning around if the player character is nearby. If a [[Chance Cube]] lands on a [[Bowser]] emblem, it becomes a Goomba. "[[C'mere, Goomba]]" of [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]] involves delivering a Goomba to a [[Gearmo (gold)|gold Gearmo]]. Mini Goombas, Giant Goombas, Goombeetles, Jack O'Goombas, Octoombas (renamed from Electrogoombas), and Paragoombas all return, and [[Big Paragoomba]]s appear for the first time.

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|rowspan=6|[[World 1 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 1]]
|[[Sky Station Galaxy]]
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|[[Yoshi Star Galaxy]]
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|[[Spin-Dig Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Digga-Leg's Planet]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Silver Stars Down Deep]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Digga-Leg's Daredevil Run]]
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|[[Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]]
|[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Search for the Toad Brigade Captain]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Chimp's Stomp Challenge]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Every Planet Has Its Price]]
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|[[Flip-Swap Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Think Before You Shake]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint]]
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|[[Rightside Down Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Breaking the Laws of Gravity]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Great Crate Incinerator]]
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|rowspan=3|[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|[[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Rock and Rollodillo]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=C'mere, Goomba]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Rolling Crabber Romp]]
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|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]]
|[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Twin Falls Hideaway]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Catch That Star Bunny]]
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|[[Honeybloom Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Bumble Beginnings]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Secret Wall Jump]]
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|rowspan=5|[[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]]
|[[Tall Trunk Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Flotacious Blimp Fruit]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Tall Trunk's Big Slide]]||[[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slide]]
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|[[Cloudy Court Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Head in the Clouds]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=The Shadow Lining]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Silver Stars in the Purple Pond]]
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|[[Freezy Flake Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Bowser on Ice]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Sorbetti's Chilly Reception]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Chimp's Skating Challenge]]
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|[[Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Silver Chomp Grudge Match]]||[[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|link=Masterpiece Speed Run]]
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|[[Beat Block Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Step to the Beep]]||[[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|link=Silver Stars in Double Time]]
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|[[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]]
|[[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon grandstar.png|link=Breaking into Bowser's Castle]]||[[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|link=Gravity Star Speed Run]]
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|rowspan=2|[[World 6 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 6]]
|[[Throwback Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Return of the Whomp King]]||[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress]]||[[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|link=Whomp Silver Star Speed Run]]
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|[[Slimy Spring Galaxy]]
|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Deep Shell Well]]||[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=The Chimp's Coin Challenge]]
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====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
[[File:Goomba Stack SM3DL.png|thumb|100px|Goomba Tower is a highly recurring variant of Goomba.]]
The Goombas of ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' behave similarly as in ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy'', charging at the player upon seeing him. [[Tail Goomba]]s, a stack of multiple Goombas named [[Goomba Tower]]s, and [[Wooden cutout|Goomba boards]] all appear for the first time. Additionally, in {{world link|1|castle3d|World 1-Castle (Super Mario 3D Land)}}, one Goomba takes on 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 scrapped during the game's development.

====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Goombas return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', retaining their design and behavior from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. Besides Goomba Towers, the game adds [[Gold Goomba]]s, worth five coins, and the skeletal [[Bone Goomba]]s. There are also Blue Goombas in the [[World Flower (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World Flower]] and [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 6]] [[Ghost House|Ghost Houses]] and in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' World 1-2 remake area of the [[Gold Classics Pack]].

====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
[[File:BalloonGoomba.png|thumb|left|130px|Balloon Goombas]]
Goombas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' with [[Hefty Goomba]]s, [[Big Goomba]]s, and [[Prickly Goomba]]s. Goombas retain their design from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', but they now jump at every vocal riff in the background music. Another variety was added, [[Goombrat]]s, which have black stems on their head. There are also balloon-bound Goombas in [[Skyward Stalk]] only, where they behave like the [[Parachute Galoomba]]s of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' except they float from the opposite direction. When the balloon pops, they become regular Goombas.

====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
Goombas return in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|its port]], along with Mini Goombas and Galoombas. The game adds [[Cat Goomba]]s, with an appearance and abilities based around the [[Cat Mario|Cat form]]; [[Skating Goomba]]s, which ride [[Ice Skate]]s, and [[Innertube Goomba]]s, which are in spiked floaties. The player character can wear a [[Goomba Mask]] as a disguise around Goombas.

In ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'', Goombas also have a cat variety, although more for aesthetic because they behave like regular Goombas instead.
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====''Super Mario Maker'' subseries====
[[File:Img mashiko 01.gif|100px|thumb|left|A [[Goomba Tower]] being assembled by [[Mary O.]]]]
Goombas appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', [[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS|its port]], and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' as placeable enemies, acting like they do in the side-scrolling games, other than the added ability to swim underwater and move quickly after [[Mario]]. Like most other enemies, Goombas can be stacked, which in this case forms a [[Goomba Tower]]. [[Paragoomba]]s also return, and can be created by dragging [[Wings]] onto a Goomba. Both Goombas and Paragoombas can be enlarged with the use of the [[Super Mushroom]], becoming [[Big Goomba]]s and [[Big Paragoomba]]s, respectively. The [[Goomba's Shoe]] also returns from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Goombas are available in every style except ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which replaces them with [[Galoomba]]s. Goombas do not have palette changes in underground or castle areas like in ''Super Mario Bros.'' Goombas also chase the player character in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' style added in ''Super Mario Maker 2'', where they can also have [[parachute]]s applied to them in any style, giving them a behavior similar to [[Parachute Galoomba]]s.

In the orginal ''Super Mario Maker'' only, there is also a Goomba [[Costume Mario|costume]] in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style, turning Mario into a red Goomba.

''Super Mario Maker 2'' adds a Goomba variety named [[Goombud]], the ''Super Mario World'' counterpart of Goombrat with the durability of a Galoomba.

====''Super Mario Run''====
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.
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====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:SMO Art - E3 Char5.png|thumb|100px|A Goomba being controlled by Mario. Captured Goombas are specifically designated '''[[Cappy]] Goombas'''.<ref name="YT Play Nintendo 2023-11-18">{{cite|author=Play Nintendo|date=November 18, 2023|url=youtu.be/U31K0BObgc0|title=''Super Mario Odyssey'' Scavenger Hunt: Can You Find All The Goombas?🔎 {{!}} @playnintendo|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=January 11, 2024}}<br>The following timestamps indicate when each of the Goombas listed in the article's "''Super Mario Odyssey''" section is named.
*8-bit Goomba: 3:06
*sombrero Goomba: 4:21
*santa Goomba: 6:23
*pirate Goomba: 7:56
*explorer Goomba: 10:02
*Cappy Goomba: 10:15
*bridal Goomba: 11:12</ref>]]
The biggest difference with Goombas in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' from other three-dimensional games is that Mario can become a Goomba by [[Capture|capturing]] it as [[Cappy]]. As a Goomba, Mario can jump atop other Goombas to form a [[Goomba Tower|stack]], helping him activate [[Goomba button]]s and reach higher areas. A Goomba does not slip on [[ice]] while captured. Most worlds except [[Cloud Kingdom]], the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]], and the [[Darker Side]] feature Goomba wearing different headgear with the first hit from Cappy is required before capturing them. The following is a list of costumed Goombas that appear throughout the game.
*In the [[Sand Kingdom]], they wear sombreros and are aptly called '''sombrero Goombas'''.<ref name="YT Play Nintendo 2023-11-18"/>
*In the [[Lake Kingdom]], they wear bridal veils and are called '''bridal Goombas'''.<ref name="YT Play Nintendo 2023-11-18"/>
*In the [[Wooded Kingdom]], they wear explorer hats and are called '''explorer Goombas'''.<ref name="YT Play Nintendo 2023-11-18"/>
*In the [[Metro Kingdom]], they wear yellow construction helmets.
*In the [[Seaside Kingdom]], they wear pirate hats and are called '''pirate Goombas'''.<ref name="YT Play Nintendo 2023-11-18"/>
*In the [[Snow Kingdom]], they wear {{wp|Santa Claus|Santa}} hats and are called '''santa Goombas'''.<ref name="YT Play Nintendo 2023-11-18"/>
*In the [[Luncheon Kingdom]], they wear chef hats.
*In the [[Bowser's Kingdom]], they wear conical hats.

The 8-bit mural segments feature '''8-bit Goombas'''<ref name="YT Play Nintendo 2023-11-18"/> that act and look the same as Goombas in ''Super Mario Bros.'' [[Mini Goomba]]s and [[Paragoomba]]s also return. There is also a pink female Goomba named [[Goombette]], whom Mario can approach as a captured Goomba in various kingdoms for a [[Power Moon]] each time.

In the Mushroom Kingdom, after the first visit, two [[Volbonan]]s are seen debating whether Goombas are mushrooms or acorns.

====''Super Mario Bros. 35''====
Goombas return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 35]]'' with the same role and design as ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
[[File:SMBW intro level 2.jpg|thumb|left|A sleeping Goomba in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
Goombas reappear as recurring enemies in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', alongside several variants including [[Goombrat]]s, [[Mega Goomba|Big Goomba]]s, [[Hefty Goomba]]s, [[Hefty Goombrat]]s, and [[Bone Goomba]]s. 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]]s, kicked shells, [[Gnawsher]]s, and [[Maw-Maw]]s. 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>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2023/October/Ask-the-Developer-Vol-11-Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-Chapter-2-2460633.html|title="Ask the Developer Vol. 11, ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' – Chapter 2"|publisher=Nintendo.com|language=en-gb|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</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. In levels where Goombas can be trapped in one-block wide areas (best demonstrated on [[Pokipede Pass]]) they will stop pacing back and forth and instead watch the player character from their hole. 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 [[Petal Isles Special Way of the Goomba]] turns the players [[Goomba Mario|into Goombas]].
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===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
[[File:AnimeGoomba.jpg|thumb|The two Goombas of ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'' stand before their master.]]
In the Japanese anime movie ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', two Goombas, who work for Bowser, appear throughout the film, attempting to halt Mario, Luigi, and [[Haru-ōji|Kibidango]] in their search for Princess Peach.

These two Goombas first appear shortly after Mario and Luigi start their quest and follow the Mario Bros. to a camp they have set up for a night's rest. Luigi, however, has grown hungry and is unable to sleep. The Goombas then trick Luigi by saying they knew where to find delicious mushrooms, and Luigi, desperate for food, follows them into a small clearing filled with strange, emotion-inducing mushrooms. Luigi (and Mario, who eventually finds his brother in the mushroom field) is eventually kidnapped by a [[Big Koopa Paratroopa|colossal-sized Paratroopa]].

The Goombas next appear right after Mario and Luigi have collected the [[Super Mushroom]] and have come to a fork in the road. Here the Goombas decide to give Mario and Luigi false directions and lead the brothers to a [[Piranha Plant]]-filled area.

The Goombas are seen next in a cave-like area where they leave a trail of [[coin]]s for the Mario Bros. Mario and Luigi follow this trail and end up in a larger cave, although the Goombas roll a rock up against the entrance of this cave, locking the Mario Bros. within it.

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. 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.

===DIC cartoons===
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
[[File:GoombaSMBSS.png|200px|thumb|left|A Goomba in its regular appearance from the ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "[[On Her Majesty's Sewer Service]]"]]
{{quote|All right, all right, all right! Listen up, all you groovy Goombas, and give a big hand to a great new band, the Toadstool Trio!|Goomba|"[[Elvin Lives]]"}}
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', Goombas are depicted as being weak soldiers in King Koopa's army. Compared to other enemies in the show, they accurately resemble the physical depiction of Goombas from the video games. The only episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' where a Goomba has a speaking role is "[[Elvin Lives]]." Goombas change aliases depending on the plot, appearing as bikers, pirates, and zombies.

====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:TAOSMB3Goomba.png|thumb|right|A Goomba in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Do the Koopa]]".]]
The continuation of the original cartoon series, ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', retains Goombas and their status as weak yet loyal soldiers. Their winged variant, [[Paragoomba]]s, appears more often.
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===''Super Mario Bros.'' (film)===
[[File:Goomba Movie.jpg|thumb|left|[[Toad (film character)|Toad]] after being de-evolved into a Goomba from the ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]
Goombas appear in the live-action [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]. In it, they are portrayed as citizens of [[Dinohattan]] who have been de-evolved into slightly dim-witted but loyal members of President Koopa's army. They are properly introduced when [[Toad (film character)|Toad]]'s character is arrested and sentenced to become a Goomba for singing Anti-Koopa songs. President Koopa showcases his abilities to de-evolve Dinohattanites with his [[Devo Chamber]] machine to Mario and Luigi, when Toad is turned into a Goomba. Mario and Luigi, enraged after having witnessed Toad's fate, push Koopa into the machine and attempt to de-evolve him before escaping out of the Devo Chamber. 

Throughout the film, Goombas appear as low-intelligence cronies responding to Koopa's commands. The kidnapped Brooklyn women, which includes [[Angelica (film character)|Angelica]], [[Daniella]] and [[Daisy (film character)|Daisy]], are held in a part of [[Koopa's Tower]] called "Goomba Barracks" for the majority of the film. It is implied that the Goombas in Koopa's Tower are permanent residents of the Goomba Barracks, as shown when Mario and Luigi escape from said tower, and they take one of the mattresses the Goombas sleep on to do so.

Various Goombas were later outfitted with [[Devolution Gun]]s in preparation of invading [[Earth]]. The Goombas, however, often had a weakness for dancing; Mario and Luigi discover this when they are hiding in an elevator that they occupy. Mario and Luigi begin rocking the Goombas back and forth to the elevator music playing to distract them. The Goombas apparently started dancing some time afterwards, as Sergeant Simon tried to warn Koopa via Walkie Talkie about them dancing again while Koopa was trying to gloat to the Mario Bros. about trapping them. They begin to take a liking to dancing as evidenced by Toad later exploiting this to prevent the Goombas from following Koopa's order to shoot Mario after the dimensions become separated once again. After Koopa is successfully defeated, Goombas can be seen dancing in couples in Koopa Square.
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===''Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami''===
The ''Super Mario Bros.'' film received a simplified manga adaptation titled ''[[Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami]]''. Goombas reprise their role as being lackeys of Koopa, that he creates by zapping citizens using his Devolution Gun. They are first introduced when an enraged Koopa is informed by Spike and Iggy that they did not successfully bring him back the [[meteorite piece]]. He zaps the two, de-evolving them into Goombas. 

Koopa proceeds to take to the streets of his kingdom, dragging Daisy along, and holding a megaphone on the other hand. He is lead by a Goomba driving a car, and a large crowd of Goombas following him, as he demands that Mario and Luigi turn over the meteorite piece over to him. After Koopa is hit with an [[Bakudan Kinoko|exploding mushroom]], he demands from his Goombas that they cleanse him off the fungus residue left behind by the blast. When the dimensions are briefly merged by the Goomba-fied Spike and Iggy, the Goombas begin de-evolving humans into chimpanzees. 
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===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''===
Goombas are literal computer "bugs" in the Computer Programmer career page of ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''.

===''Yoshi''===
Goombas are one of the six falling objects in ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', using the same sprite as in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. They are called "Little" Goombas in the instruction booklet,<ref>{{cite|date=1991|title=''Yoshi'' (NES) instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=4, 5, 12}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=1991|title=''Yoshi'' (Game Boy) instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=3, 4, 11}}</ref> for the first time since ''Super Mario Bros.'', but not in the North American television commercial<ref>{{cite|quote=[Yoshi]'s up against Goombas, Boo Buddies, Bloobers, and Piranha Plants!|title=''Yoshi'' North American television advertisement}}</ref> or on the back cover.

===''Mario Ice Capades''===
Goombas appear in ''[[Mario Ice Capades]]'' as minions of [[Bowser|King Koopa]]. In the end, the Mario Bros. defeat them as well as their leader.

===''Mario and the Incredible Rescue''===
"Little Goombas" appear in the third chapter of ''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]''. Three attack Mario, Luigi, and Toad in [[Kero Sewers]] at first, but more appear soon after, forcing the trio to retreat.

===''Nintendo Comics System''===
Goombas appear in several issues of ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'', though they are scarcely seen, having seemingly been pushed aside by [[Shy Guy]]s as the main troops of Bowser's army.

===''Club Nintendo''===
Goombas make a minor appearance in the German ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comics. Two of them are seen in the story "[[Super Mario: Erholung? Nein, danke!]]" on the island of [[Koopabiza]]. They, along with many other people and creatures, try to get to the beach. One of them is wearing a swimming ring. Also, the [[Gumba Royal Hotel]] on Koopabiza is named after the German spelling of the Goomba species.

===''Super Mario Adventures''===
In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', one ordinary Goomba makes a minor cameo among the ''Super Mario World'' creatures sent to attack [[Peach's Castle|Princess Toadstool's Palace]].

===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:RosalinaMrioKunvol37.jpg|thumb|A Goomba from ''Super Mario-kun'']]
In ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', Goombas make several appearances, while not being in every volume.

===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
Goombas appear in several of the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'', starting with ''[[Leaping Lizards]]'', where a pair appear to attack Luigi when he first arrives in the Mushroom Kingdom, only to be sent running after being stomped. Some later scurry out of the way as the heroes head to Mushroom Palace, and several are also among the crowds at the International Mushroom Games held three weeks later.

Luigi fights off several Goombas on his way to [[Wendy|Wendy O. Koopa]]'s secret camp in the Magma Pits in ''[[Koopa Capers]]'', and a Goomba scientist named [[Dr. Sporis von Fungenstein]] appears as the main antagonist in ''[[Doors to Doom]]''.

Some Goombas shrunken by [[Magikoopa]] are sent into Yoshi's body after Mario in ''[[Unjust Desserts]]''; if Mario smashes a [[Yellow Shell]] while inside Yoshi, it causes tremors that cause some Goombas and assorted other shrunken enemies to go careening around the dinosaur's innards.

===''Hotel Mario''===
Goombas are fought in various [[Koopa hotel]]s in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. They walk slowly to doors that have been closed by Mario to reopen them. [[Paragoomba|Flying Goombas]] also return, and two unique varieties were added, [[Bellhop Goomba]]s and [[Rhinestone Goomba]]s.
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===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
[[File:SMW2 Yoshis Island Goomba.png|thumb|200px|left|Goombas in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' have thicker eyebrows compared to its contemporary depictions, white torsos, and crimson feet. A similar design is used in the first three installments in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series.]]
In the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]], Goombas first appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', then in its [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|Game Boy Advance version]], and in ''Yoshi's New Island''. Goombas aimlessly walk in one direction, like in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. However, a Goomba can jump off a ledge, but before doing so, they become idle briefly while wiggling their eyebrows. More noticeably, [[stomp]]ing on a Goomba flattens it but does not defeat it. A flattened Goomba can still walk and damage Yoshi on contact, but can also carry Yoshi if he stands on them. After some time, the Goomba "pops" back into shape. In ''Yoshi's New Island'', while a Goomba is flattened, it does not jump off a ledge and cannot damage Yoshi. They also always revert to their standard shape immediately after turning around. Goombas can be defeated with an [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] or enemy toss, a [[Ground Pound]] attack, or by eating and turning them into eggs.

In all three appearances, Goombas only appear in one [[level]], much unlike their appearances in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. In ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', Goombas only appear in [[GO! GO! MARIO!!]], while in ''Yoshi's New Island'', they only appear in [[Spin-Lift Drift]]. In the latter game, Goombas are often encountered in chains of enemies and can be defeated with [[Koopa Shell]]s to gain a combo and extra lives.

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
{{quote|Sorry about going AWOL on [[Bowser|you]]. I ran away because I was scared to fight [[Smithy]].|[[Goomhilde]]|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''}}
[[File:RPGgoomba.png|150px|thumb|One of the earliest 3D iterations of a Goomba in a video game.]]
[[File:SMRPG NS Goomba.png|150px|thumb|A Goomba in the remake.]]
Goombas are one among the weaker enemies in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and its [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], but not as much as the [[Terrapin]]. Several Goombas are found on [[Mushroom Way]], where [[Toad]] is kidnapped on his way to the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario RPG)|Mushroom Kingdom]], as well as in [[Bandit's Way]], [[Pipe Vault]], and [[Booster Pass]]. Goombas attack enemies by either biting or shooting sharp thorns to cause 50% more damage than usual. A [[Action Command|Timed Hit]] can often destroy a Goomba quickly. Goombas are often fought alongside other enemies, even other Goombas, in groups of two or three. When defeated, Goombas often yield [[Bonus Flower|HP MAX! Flower]]s to Mario and his party. The game adds the more powerful [[Pro Goomba]]s, which appear in [[Bowser's Keep]].

There are Goombas featured as regular non-playable characters in [[Monstro Town]]. There are also Goombas at the [[Midas River]], where they are trying to fish.

Following the Smithy Gang exiling Bowser from his castle, one of his regrouped factions are Goombas lead by [[Goomhilde]], many of which abandon him by [[Moleville]], and then all of them at [[Booster Tower]]. Bowser later finds the head of the faction, Goomhilde, in Monstro Town, where she is assisted by her three "little ones," the [[Triplets]]. [[Boo, Goo, Bones, and Kipp|Goo]] is one of the Goombas part of [[Dr. Topper]]'s puzzles. After Bowser has retaken his castle, Goombas and his other minions help him rebuild it.
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===''Mario Net Quest''===
A Goomba, misspelled "Goombah" on the "How to Play" screen, is one of the floor obstacles in ''[[Mario Net Quest]]'', and should the player click one, they lose 1,000 points.

===''Mario Party'' series===
Goombas are a common sight in the various ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' titles. Often, they appear in the background of minigames or they host minigames themselves. Goombas get their biggest roles in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', where one is one of the hosts, and in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', where one is a playable character.
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====''Mario Party''====
At [[Peach's Birthday Cake]] in ''[[Mario Party]]'', a Goomba forces the player to pay 10 coins, or all if they do not have enough, to play the Flower Lottery. Three of the seeds depict Toad's face, while the "lucky" one depicts Bowser, and getting it forces the player to proceed to Bowser's cake.

A Goomba is a possible shape to drill in [[Crazy Cutters|Crazy Cutter]].

====''Mario Party 2''====
{{quote|Ten-hut! It's time for a Battle Mini-Game! First, let's decide how many coins to take.|Goomba|Mario Party 2}}
[[File:MP2 Time Bomb.png|thumb|Goomba hosting [[Time Bomb (minigame)|Time Bomb]] in ''Mario Party 2'']]
Every duel and battle minigame in ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' is hosted by a Goomba, who descends from a parachute whenever the event upon initiating the event. After the minigame, the winner and runner-up players are rewarded coins, as well as an additional coin to a randomly selected player if the total number of wagered coins is not divisible by ten. There is also a Goomba in the tail of an airplane at [[Mystery Land]], and every board features a Goomba-shaped house outside the main area.

====''Mario Party 3''====
Goombas host Duel and Battle Minigames in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', like its predecessor. A Goomba is Luigi's default partner in Duel mode, with an Attack value of 2, an HP of 1, and 2 coins per turn as a salary; herein, Goombas jump into the air and kick to attack. A few minigames feature Goombas: [[Curtain Call]], where the player has to memorize them and the order of other enemies; [[Slot Synch]], where a Goomba icon equals a point; and [[Game Guy's Roulette]], where a Goomba icon is in four of the slots and features a coin multiplier of 8.

====''Mario Party 4''====
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In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Goomba hosts both [[Goomba's Greedy Gala]] and the mini-game room, as one of the [[Party Cube]] hosts, along with [[Toad]], [[Boo]], [[Shy Guy]] and [[Koopa Troopa]]. Other than the pink top hat and vest, this Goomba established the current design for Goombas in general. Goombas appear in a few minigames: [[Long Claw of the Law]], as an outlaw; [[GOOOOOOOAL!!]], as the audience; [[Goomba's Chip Flip]], as the player's opponent; and [[Beach Volley Folly]], as the referee.

====''Mario Party 5''====
[[File:Mario Party 5 Hotel Goomba.png|thumb|left|Goombas as seen in the minigame [[Hotel Goomba]] from ''Mario Party 5'']]
Goombas appear throughout ''[[Mario Party 5]]''. Two of the engines in [[Super Duel Mode]] are themed after Goomba, the Goomba Engine and the Goomba-Trio Engine, and there are also the Goomba Tires. One is part of the [[Goomba Capsule]], which swaps coins with a random opponent. Goombas appear in several minigames: [[Hotel Goomba]], as obstacles to punch out of the way; [[Triple Jump (minigame)|Triple Jump]], where one is at the 90-feet/30-metres marker; [[Mathletes]], where one is the host; [[Quilt for Speed]], where each side controls a mechanical Goomba; [[Clock Stoppers]], possibly appearing when the team matches the clock hands; [[Mario Can-Can]], as one of the contents; [[Panic Pinball]], where they begin the slots when hit; and in [[Beach Volleyball (Mario Party 5)|Beach Volleyball]] as the referee. Goombas also appear in the background of Matheletes, [[Will Flower]], [[Fight Cards]], and [[Random Ride]].

====''Mario Party 6''====
A Goomba returns in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' as part of the [[Goomba Orb]], now determining the number of coins to give, as well as in the background of [[Thirsty Gulch]]. Goombas appear in several minigames: [[Odd Card Out]], within the crowd and as one of the pairs; [[Freeze Frame]], where each player tries to capture a picture with the most of them; [[Trap Ease Artist]], where players catch Goombas and their [[Gold Goomba|gold variety]]; [[Word Herd]], where the solo player tries to lead them away from the team players; [[Control Shtick]], hosted by two of them; and [[Lab Brats]], where there is one to rescue.

====''Mario Party Advance''====
{{quote|Howdy! I'm Goomba! Here's the scoop!|Goomba|[[Mario Party Advance]]}}
There is a Goomba character in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' who lives in the [[Goomba House]] and likes dancing.<ref>{{cite|quote=Lives in Goomba House. Digs dancing.|author=In-game description|title=''Mario Party Advance''|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> He informs the player about the [[Minigame]]s and [[Gaddget]]s scattered around [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]]. Goomba gives the player an errand to get him a [[Ticket]] from the [[Train Station]] and gives them the [[Egg Roll (Gaddget)|Egg Roll]] Gaddget as a reward for doing so.

Goombas are among the species to guide in [[Floor It!]], and one is the referee in [[Volleybomb (minigame)|Volleybomb]].

====''Mario Party 7''====
Goombas host certain board events in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', specifically in [[Pyramid Park]] ('''Desert Goombas''') and [[Bowser's Enchanted Inferno!]] ('''Steel Goombas'''). Goombas also appear in some minigames: [[Big Dripper (minigame)|Big Dripper]], where bees chase them; [[Clock Watchers]], as the host; [[Cardinal Rule]], as a type of card; [[Royal Rumpus]], as species to ground-pound along with the faster gold variety; and [[Spin Off]], as one of the pictures to match. They are also in the background of the minigames [[Kart Wheeled]], [[Dart Attack]], [[Weight for It]], and [[Light Speed]].

====''Mario Party 8''====
[[File:Ain'tMisbehavin'8.png|thumb|left|Goombas being colored with paintballs in [[Paint Misbehavin']] from ''Mario Party 8'']]
Goombas are featured in the [[Goomba's Booty Boardwalk]] board of ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', where a [[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]] named [[Captain Goomba (Mario Party 8)|Captain Goomba]] is the goal, while other Goombas such as [[pirate Goomba]]s either hinder or assist the player. Goombas appear in some minigames: [[Paint Misbehavin']], where teams shoot paint at them; [[Lob to Rob]], where pictures of them subtract points; [[Settle It in Court]], helping the player score; [[Moped Mayhem]], as a racer; and [[Specter Inspector]], to rescue. Goombas are in the background of [[Chump Rope]], [[Swing Kings]], [[Blazing Lassos]], and [[Fruit Picker]].

====''Mario Party DS''====
Goombas are part of several minigames in ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. Their largest role is in [[Goomba Wrangler]], where players try to circle the most brown Goombas<ref>{{cite|quote=Brown Goombas are worth one point.|author=In-game instructions|date=2007|title=''Mario Party DS''|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> and [[Golden Goomba]]s throughout. They are similarly prominent in [[Call of the Goomba]], where players try to lure the most Goombas as they crank the tune of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' "[[Ground BGM]]". [[Soccer Survival]] features a Goomba kicking soccer balls for players to avoid throughout, and [[Shorty Scorers]] similarly features wooden Goombas as the goalkeepers. A Goomba is one of the plushes to avoid in [[Plush Crush]]. A Goomba may appear as the drawing for both teams to trace in [[Double Vision]].

====''Mario Party 9''====
[[File:MP9 4-Player Goomba Spotting.png|thumb|The minigame [[Goomba Spotting]] from ''Mario Party 9'']]
Goombas are the feature of some minigames in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'': [[Goomba Bowling]], where they subtitute the bowling pins; [[Goomba Spotting]], where players try to count the exact number of them; and [[Goomba Village (minigame)|Goomba Village]], where players guess which [[Toad House]] has the most Goombas. A Goomba constellation titled "Ground Soldier" also appears.

====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
Goombas appear only in a few minigames of ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'': [[Git Along, Goomba]], where players lasso them; [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]] as titles; [[Starring Artist]], as a possible constellation; [[Spin the Bubble]], as a bubble; and in [[Ka-Goomba!]].

====''Mario Party 10''====
Goombas are in a few minigames in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''. They usually appear with [[Galoomba]]s and [[Goombrat]]s, like [[Goomba Gallop]] and [[Goomba Gotcha]], where the gameplay involves differentiating between them in some way.

====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
Goombas appear in the [[Goomba Guess]] minigame of ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', where players try to memorize their arrangement, and as obstacles to avoid in [[Mega Goomba's Bad Dream]], taking away a point from players they hit and sometimes going after one nearby. The [[World 3 (Mario Party: Star Rush)|World 3]] boards also have several cake structures of Goombas.
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====''Super Mario Party''====
[[File:SMP image8.png|thumb|left|Goomba participating in [[Trike Harder]] from ''Super Mario Party'']]
{{quote|I'll show you a place where you won't get stomped on all the time!|Goomba|Super Mario Party}}
Goombas first appears in the opening cutscene of ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', arriving with [[Bowser]] and the other villains to try and become the Super Star. A Goomba is actually playable, complete with his own [[Dice Block#Goomba Dice Block|Goomba Dice Block]]. There are also Goombas in Chestnut Forest, the second area of the Challenge Road mode.
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====''Mario Party Superstars''====
The same Goomba from ''Mario Party'' returns in the Peach's Birthday Cake board in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''; however, [[Lakitu]] now plants [[Piranha Plant]] seeds instead. The returning minigame [[Archer-ival]] also replaces the Toad target with one of Goomba.

====''Super Mario Party Jamboree''====
Goomba returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''. In Party-Planner Trek, Goomba appears in [[Rainbow Galleria]] with a [[Markup Sticker]] stuck to his head, and speaking to the Goomba adds him to the player's team for the boss fight against [[Mega Rocky Wrench]]. Several Goombas are non-playable characters, most notably at [[Goomba Lagoon]].

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
[[File:SSBM Goomba Stage.png|thumb|left|150px|Screenshot from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', showing the Goomba trophy in Trophy Tussle 1]]
Goombas are enemies in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', though may very rarely emerge from a {{iw|smashwiki|Party Ball}} or a {{iw|smashwiki|Crate}} instead of an item. It is designed after its look in ''Super Mario 64'', having a brown head yellow stem. Goombas behave like in the side-scrolling games of the ''Super Mario'' series, but stomping one plays the "stomp" sound effect from ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''. Completing {{iw|smashwiki|Event 14: Trophy Tussle 1}} also unlocks the Goomba [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], where the match even occurs.

A Goomba was a requested character for inclusion in this game, with seven votes.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult3.html|title=アンケート集計拳!!|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref>

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:Goomba-SSE.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
Goombas appear in [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', acting like in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', except they charge upon seeing the player character. Giant Goombas also appear as enemies. A different trophy of a Goomba also appears.

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
Goombas return in the {{iw|smashwiki|Smash Run}} mode in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', as well as Big Goombas, both behaving like they do in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. There is also a Goomba trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
There is a Novice-class Neutral-type {{iw|smashwiki|primary spirit}} of a Goomba in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', featuring two support slots and granting slightly stronger {{iw|smashwiki|leg}} attacks. The [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] appears in {{iw|smashwiki|The Light Realm}} of {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light}}, and Goombas are represented by five tiny [[Donkey Kong]]s in the corresponding Spirit Battle, set on the {{iw|smashwiki|Omega form}} of the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros.)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage. A Goomba also appears in the [[Super Mario Party#River Survival|River Survival]] spirit.
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===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
{{quote|Oh... Mario!? I have to fight Mario?! By myself? Why me? I'm toast...but I have to try! Feel my, uh...wrath, I guess!|Goomba|Paper Mario}}
Goombas appear as a part of the Koopa Corps 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.

The regular brown Goombas patrol a small area and charge at Mario upon noticing him, like in ''Super Mario 64''. In battle, Goombas attack by using the "[[Headbonk]]" technique, where they jump into the air, landing headfirst on Mario afterward. This attack can be blocked by defending just as the Goomba's head touches Mario. If he is struck by the attack, Mario takes one [[Heart Point|HP]] of damage. At the beginning of the game, it requires two stomps or two [[Hammer]] strikes to defeat a Goomba (as Goombas only have two HP). However, after Mario learns how to use [[Action Command]]s, he only needs one timed attack to defeat one of them. Other variants of Goombas, such as the Spiked Goombas, Paragoombas, Gloombas, and Hyper Goombas, have different stats and occasionally different attacks.

One Goomba can be fought in [[Paper Mario#Chapter 4: Trials in the Toy Box|Chapter 4]]. During the Intermission after [[Paper Mario#Chapter 3: The "Invincible" Tubba Blubba|Chapter 3]], Bowser asks Princess Peach what Mario fears most. One of Peach's choices is "A Goomba", and if she picks this, [[Kammy Koopa]] warps a Goomba to [[Shy Guy's Toy Box]]. Although Kammy expresses doubt that the Goomba will scare Mario away, she leaves the Goomba in charge of defending a [[Treasure chest]]. When Mario eventually arrives, the Goomba reluctantly chooses to fight Mario.

Despite the majority presence of Goombas loyal to Bowser, ''Paper Mario'' notably features the first community of peaceful Goombas, within Goomba Village. It is the family of Goombas (composed of [[Goompa]], [[Gooma]], [[Goompapa]], [[Goomama]], [[Goombaria]], and [[Goombario]]) living in peaceful [[Goomba Village (location)|Goomba Village]], that first discovered Mario unconscious after his initial defeat from Bowser. These Goombas nurse Mario back to full strength and provides him with a [[Hammer]] to fight the Koopa Corps. The family also allows Mario to take [[Goomnut]]s from their village; these nuts can be used by Mario to recover his [[Flower Point|FP]]. Goombario, a young Goomba and personal admirer of Mario, even joins the hero on his adventure. His [[Tattle]] ability is valuable, as he provides hints on how to defeat certain enemies. In addition, Goompa gifts Mario his first [[Badge]], and accompanies Mario for a brief moment upon giving him the hammer.

====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[File:PMTTYD Goomba trio.png|left|thumb|The three classes of Goombas in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'']]
Mario runs into a number of Goombas in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. These Goombas live in a town known as [[Rogueport]]. Many of these Goombas are independent thieves, bandits, crooks, cheats, and "cleaners". These ones wear green or other colored hats, similar to the hat [[Link]] wears. Although not the best of company, these Goombas from Rogueport do not attack Mario. However, the Goombas that live in [[Rogueport Underground]], [[Petal Meadows]] or in [[Riverside Station]] are very aggressive. Goombas behave just as their ''Paper Mario'' counterparts but are not as much of a threat, since Mario can perform Action Commands from the beginning of the game. They also appear as enemies in Bowser's platformer levels, where they run away if they spot Bowser. However, Bowser can still take damage from them upon contact. All these Goomba species featured previously in ''Paper Mario'' also return in this game.

Although a large number of either aggressive or simply seedy Goombas appear in the game, ''The Thousand-Year Door'' features two Goombas that aid Mario in his adventure. His first partner to do so is [[Goombella]], a female college student from the [[University of Goom]], a school for Goombas. She actually joins Mario on his quest to find the legendary treasure hidden beneath the town of Rogueport (as well as rescue Princess Peach, who has been captured by the [[X-Nauts (organization)|X-Nauts]]). Her Goomba teacher from Goomba University, [[Professor Frankly]], also helps Mario by interpreting the [[Magical Map]], allowing him to find the next [[Crystal Star]] and continue his journey. As members of the [[Audience]], Goombas have no unique behavior, but will typically throw damaging items at Mario.

In the game's [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]], fake cardboard Goombas named [[Goomboard]]s appear as training targets when Mario practices with the [[Battle Master]].
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====''Super Paper Mario''====
{{quote|Near as we can figure, most of the other minions got captured or something. And we're probably next! (Dude! Why is [[Luigi|this dude]] so calm?! We're behind enemy lines!)|Goomba|Super Paper Mario}}
Goombas appear in the game ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. In this adventure, Goombas are the first enemies to be battled. They are slightly less common than the [[Squiglet]]s. Goombas also appear in the [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in rooms 2, 5, 14, and 46. Their HP is lowered to 1 in this game, but attack and defense stay the same from previous ''Paper Mario'' titles. Some of the Goombas in this game have the ability to [[Flip]], just like Mario. This game also introduces [[Headbonk Goomba]]s, which are throwbacks to the previous two ''Paper Mario'' games, as the Goombas' main attack is the Headbonk, and [[Dark Goomba]]s, the dark versions of Goombas that appear in the [[Flopside Pit of 100 Trials]]. An unnamed Goomba, and another named [[Gary (Super Paper Mario)|Gary]], appear after Chapter 2, helping [[Luigi]] find a way out of [[Castle Bleck]]. When they reach a dead-end, Gary is brainwashed, while the unnamed Goomba willingly joins [[Count Bleck]]'s army. They then hold Luigi so that he can be brainwashed into [[Mr. L]].

====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
{{quote|You! You think Goombas are just cheap little single-ply secondary characters? Think again! We're going on a Goomba joyride, and we're gonna roll [[Mario|you]] over like a little red speed bump!|Goomba|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}}
Goombas return in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They now have a design matching their appearances in contemporary ''Super Mario'' games as opposed to the first three ''Paper Mario'' games whose appearances were closer to ones from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''; 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 first seen in their intial ''Paper Mario'' appearance.

In this game, regular Goombas are stronger and have more HP than their previous appearances, and are seen in Worlds 1, 2, 3, and 6, making them one of the most common enemies. Goombas can now turn into [[Paper-Cone Goomba]]s, pointed Goombas that resemble paper airplanes and even fly toward Mario, and a [[2-Fold Goomba]]. [[Goomba Wheel]], [[Mural Goomba]]s, and [[Shiny Goomba]]s also debut in the game as well. Like in the first two ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' games, the Goomba's only attack is by Headbonking Mario. If a Goomba's attack misses, it rolls over. Some Goombas fight alone, but they do aid [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Buzzy Beetle]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]], [[Shy Guy]]s, and [[Snifit]]s. Some Goombas also hide in bushes and try to ambush the player by jumping out of the bush.

A trio of Goombas are fought in [[Decalburg]] to demonstrate the [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|sticker mechanic]]. These same Goombas also guard the first [[Comet Piece]] in the game. The [[Megasparkle Goomba]], a Goomba who went insane from a [[Royal Sticker]], serves as the first major boss of the game. There are also two Goombas that assist [[Kamek]] during his battle in [[Water's Edge Way]].

Goombas can be beaten with a [[First Strike]] without engaging in combat with them once the player has one Royal Sticker.

====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
{{quote|GOOM! I mean BOOM! Ugh... I waited all day just to say that, and I totally blew it. Whatever. FIGHT ME!|Goomba|Paper Mario: Color Splash}}
[[File:PMCS Goomba.png|thumb|A Goomba from ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'']]
Goombas are recurring enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', although they are less common than [[Shy Guy]]s in this game (in fact, the very first battle Mario has is against Shy Guys). They have the same appearance they had back in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''. If Mario's hammer is powerful enough, Goombas can be defeated out of battle with a [[First Strike]] in order to not enter into a fight. Goombas also appear as NPCs in some levels such as [[The Golden Coliseum]] and the [[Sunset Express]]. A Goomba is the first-round opponent in [[Roshambo Temple#Roshambo Temple #1|Roshambo Temple #1]]. Allied Goombas attack the closest enemy with a Headbonk, which is a jump attack dealing 6 damage. It can send enemies into shells and ground flying enemies, but fails against enemies with spikes.

[[Goomba Wheel]]s return in [[Sacred Forest]], but they are called "Small Goomba Wheels" as the level is tiny due to [[Kamek]]'s magic. One [[Paper-Cone Goomba]] returns in Kiwano Temple. [[Mini Goomba|Small Goomba]]s, [[Small Goomba Gang]]s, [[Big Goomba|Mega Goomba]]s, [[Paragoomba]]s, and [[Accordion Goombas]] also appear.

====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
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, as well as other moves which Goombas con perform if there is more than one of them, such as Group Headbonk, in which multiple Goombas can Headbonk Mario at the same time; Wave Headbonk, where multiple Goombas will form a line and Headbonk each other in a domino effect, which hit Mario for how many Goombas are doing the attack, with the last one in the line doing a regular Headbonk; and Tower Attack (which is an attack many enemies can use), where multiple Goombas can form a tower by standing on each other's heads, with the Goomba at the top Headbonking Mario, and the amount of damage depends on how many Goombas are performing the attack. 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.

When Mario lands in the dungeon of [[Peach's Castle]], he meets a Goomba who claims he had never met Mario or a Toad before. However, this Goomba is later turned into a Folded Soldier and is the first one Mario must face on his adventure. On the path to Toad Town, Mario rescues a group of regular Goombas from Origami Goombas, who decide to hide in a house in Toad Town for the rest of the game. In [[Shangri-Spa]], Goombas are among the minions being forced to do labor work to repay the damage from Bowser's Castle destroying the banquet hall.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
[[File:GoombaMK8.png|thumb|Goomba from [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.]]
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. In most games, if a Goomba is hit by an item, it drops a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]].

====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''====
Goombas first appearance in the ''Mario Kart'' series was ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', where they appear as spectators during the award ceremony, using their ''[[Paper Mario]]'' design.

====''Mario Kart: Double Dash !!''====
In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Goombas serve as obstacles right before the [[finish line (object)|finish line]] of [[GCN Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]].

====''Mario Kart DS''====
In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Goombas are rendered as 2D sprites instead of 3D models, and serve as obstacles in [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]]. Goombas also appear in certain missions, such as the race against Goomboss, who spawns two or three Goombas every few seconds while moving.

====''Mario Kart Wii''====
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Goombas are encountered as obstacles in [[Mushroom Gorge]], [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Mario Circuit]], [[Koopa Cape]], and the returning {{classic|GCN|Mario Circuit}}. Goombas also appear as spectators during the trophy celebration.

====''Mario Kart 7''====
Goombas in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', are larger, and they appear as obstacles 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. Additionally, [[Wooden cutout|wooden cutout]]s of Goombas appear as obstacles in Piranha Plant Slide. In [[Water Park]], a Goomba is displayed on the height requirement posters in the entrance of the Sub Coaster ride, representing the height that riders must be taller than.

====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
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}} (along with the wooden cutouts) in the base game. [[Goomba Tower]]s also appear in Mario Circuit. 

Additionally, the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 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}}. [[Innertube Goomba]]s also appear in {{classic|Tour|Singapore Speedway}} and {{classic|GCN|Daisy Cruiser}} as obstacles, while a giant one appears in [[Squeaky Clean Sprint]]. [[Shoe Goomba]]s also appear alongside Goombas in Madrid Drive.

====''Mario Kart Tour''====
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. The wooden cutouts of Goombas in 3DS Piranha Plant Slide also return. Innertube Goombas also make their debut in this game, appearing in Singapore Speedway and GCN Daisy Cruiser. The giant Innertube Goomba that appears in Squeaky Clean Sprint is replaced by a [[Toy Goomba]] in this game. In the "Goomba Takedown" challenges, Goombas may appear in the form of Goomba Towers. Shoe Goombas also make their ''Mario Kart'' debut as an obstacle in Madrid Drive.

====''Mario Kart World''====
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[[File:Goomba Mario Kart World.png|thumb|Artwork of Goomba in ''Mario Kart World'']]
A Goomba makes its playable debut in the ''Mario Kart'' series in ''[[Mario Kart World]]''.

====''Mario Kart World''====
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Goomba appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart World]]'', marking their playable debut in the series.

===''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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===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
{{quote|Dare to dream, [[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Cap]]! We're all counting on you!|Goomba|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions}}
[[File:MandL Goomba.png|frame|left|Goombas as they appear in-game in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'']]
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 opens its mouth. To counter the attack, Mario or Luigi would have to jump right when the Goomba's mouth opens. 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.

Several Goomba varieties appear throughout the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. The [[Tanoomba]]s reside just north of [[Beanbean Castle Town]]. Another, known as the [[Gritty Goomba]], lives in the [[Teehee Valley]] region, with their [[Elite Gritty Goomba|Elite]] variants residing in [[Gwarhar Lagoon]]. These Goombas are covered in bandages and have the ability to conjure sandstorms to distort opponents. The last Goomba of the Beanbean Kingdom is the [[Goomdiver]]; unlike most Goombas, they are found on the [[Seabed]] and wear special scuba diving gear. [[Beanie]]s also seem to be the "Goomba" of the [[Beanbean Kingdom]], in a similar manner to [[Troopea]]s being the Beanbean counterpart of [[Koopa Troopa]]s.

Goombas return in the remake of the game, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''. One of the first two Goombas that are encountered during ''Superstar Saga'' is retroactively revealed to be the future [[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Goomba]]. Goombas function in the same way as the original as enemies to Mario and Luigi, but now, they play a huge part in the major side story alongside the main Mario Bros. story, ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'', with the protagonist of the story being Captain Goomba, a young, upstart Goomba who leads the charge to rescue Bowser from the hands of Cackletta and Fawful. Goombas are Melee troopers, and attack by charging into enemies. Their [[Special Skill (Mario & Luigi series)|Special Skill]], Rocket Headbutt, allows them to give an opponent a headbutt. The {{button|3ds|A}} button must be pressed as they hit the opponent in order to perform an excellent attack. Paragoombas, Big Tail Goombas, and Goomba Towers also appear as allies.

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
Goombas are weak enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', encountered in [[Bowser's Castle]] while in the past. To attack, a Goomba slowly runs into the Mario Bros. This can be countered with a [[Jump]] defense. Goombas are sometimes aided in battle by [[Boo]]s. Additionally, in the present-time events of ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'', Goombas appear in [[Peach's Castle Dungeon]]. These Goombas are slightly stronger, and they attack faster than the ones from Bowser's Castle. They are the only non-boss/mini-boss battles that can be fought in the present Mushroom Kingdom.

Other Goomba variants are featured in the game. The [[Tanoomba]] returns from ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' and appears in [[Thwomp Volcano]]. A variant of Tanoomba known as [[Tashrooba]] is battled in [[Shroob Castle]].
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====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
[[File:Bowserrules.png|thumb|Goombas aid Bowser's Special Attack, Goomba Storm.]]
Goombas return in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' as one of Bowser's [[Special Attack (Bowser)|Special Attack]]s, [[Goomba Storm]], where the player has to touch Goombas to light them on fire and send them upward. The enemy takes damage for each Goomba it is hit with. Fawful captures some Goombas and brainwashes them, while other ones are put in a cage in [[Dimble Wood]]. Bowser also encounters two new species, the [[Chuboomba]]s, fat Goombas that carry lollipops, and [[Choomba]]s, Goombas that resemble steam engine trains and gain speed in their charge, even after Bowser punches them. Also, another, similar species, called [[Goombule]]s, are found inside Bowser. [[Jailgoon]]s are living cage enemies containing either a Goomba or a [[Bob-omb]].

The top screen of Mario and Luigi's [[Bros. Attack|Special Attack]]s tutorials show a Goomba being defeated by the Special Attack although no normal Goombas are fought; ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' is notable for being the only game in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series where regular Goombas do not appear as enemies.

Goombas return in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', where they additionally are found as enemies and recruitable allies in the ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' mode.

====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
Goombas reappear as enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', where they are found in [[Driftwood Shore]]. Unlike most other appearances, Goombas are encountered much later in the game. Like a select few enemies, Goombas do not appear on the field, and can only be fought by getting into a battle with a [[Fly Guy#Mario & Luigi: Dream Team|Fly Guy]] or [[Durapurl]]. In battle, Goombas charge at Mario and Luigi without pausing. If they look in Mario's direction and tilt back, they charge at Mario. If they look at Luigi's direction and tilt forward, they charge at Luigi. Mario and Luigi must avoid this attack by jumping over or on them. Goombas can cause the [[trip]] status effect if they hit Mario or Luigi.

Goombas attack in unison with Fly Guys differently depending on whether or not there are Goombas present on the battlefield. If there are not any Goombas present, a Fly Guy flies high into the sky to reappear flying back into the battlefield from the background, now air-lifting a Goomba in its grip, who it drops in line with Mario and Luigi from Mario's left for them both to charge one after another at Mario and Luigi. Dodging the Goomba requires Mario and Luigi to jump before it hits them. Dodging the Fly Guy requires Mario and Luigi to not jump into it while trying to dodge the Goomba, and to just idle as it goes by. This attack takes up the Fly Guy's attack turn.

If there is a Goomba present, a Fly Guy picks up a nearby Goomba, fly above Mario or Luigi, and bomb the Goomba on them, which must be countered by smacking the Goomba with the hammer before it lands on the targeted Bro. Regardless of whether the former part of the attack was countered or not, if the Goomba was not defeated due to the counter-attack damage, it then either runs at the targeted Bro again or if the Goomba has stars around its head, it charges into the Bro who was not originally targeted. The Goomba must then be hit with the hammer again. This attack takes up the Fly Guy's attack turn.

Goombas have weaker versions early in the game known as [[Gromba]]s.

A stronger variation of Goombas called [[Goomba R|Goombas R]] appears later on in the game.

====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
[[File:Goombas MLPJ.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Goombas and [[Paper Goomba]]s from ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam'']]
Goombas return in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' as a basic enemy. Both Goombas and [[Paper Goomba]]s appear. They are commonly found in the [[Sunbeam Plains]], several are fought during the mission [[Final Smash (mission)|Final Smash]] in [[Neo Bowser Castle]], and one is fought alongside a Paper Goomba, a [[Koopa Troopa]] and a [[Paper Koopa Troopa]] as one of Bowser's last lines of defense. The Goombas have a similar attack pattern to [[Goombule]]s from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. One of the [[Battle Card (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)|Battle Card]]s can possibly turn standard enemies into Goombas.

Goombas also appear during the final battle against [[Shiny RoboBowser]]. Aside from Shiny [[Paper Goomba]]s occasionally appearing, regular Goombas appear during two of Bowser's attacks. When he chases the trio to the left, Goombas appear along the path and must be jumped over to avoid damage. They also appear during the Airplane Guard chase attack, where Goombas run at the Bros. in a horizontal line and must also be jumped over.

Additionally, 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]]).
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====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
Goombas appear as enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''. Like in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', Goombas are encountered much later in the game. A group of them are first fought on [[Slippenglide Island]] known as the Goom Battalion, where all Goombas must be defeated at once otherwise any survivors will call reinforcements. In the second visit to [[Heatfreeze Island]], the Goom Battalion is the first round in an optional gauntlet of Bowser's Minions and must also all be defeated at once. Goombas also appear normally on [[Offandon Island]] and [[Wayaway Island]], without the need to defeat them at once.

In battle, Goombas have two attacks. For their first attack, they all charge at a single Bro. with some of them forming Goomba Towers. For their second attack, they charge at either Bro. Any Goombas that jump before charging jump over their target. If one Goomba is left, it runs away.

[[Bowser]] can also summon Goombas to his side in his first battle. He can also have enemies charge at the Bros., with Goombas being one of them.

When [[Reclusa]] awakens, all Goombas become [[Glohm Goomba]]s.

===''Mario Baseball'' series===
[[File:GoombaBaseball.png|thumb|200px|Goomba preparing to bat in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'']]
In both games of the [[Mario Baseball (series)|''Mario Baseball'' series]], ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Goomba is a playable character, as well as a [[Paragoomba]]. Both Goomba and Paragoomba use a baseball bat and a glove, which they levitate to make up for their lack of arms. Goomba has the [[Ball Dash]] ability, where it can run very fast and possibly tag any runners out when carrying the ball. In ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', Goomba is a balanced character with average running, though it is slightly weak in every other stat. Goomba has good [[chemistry]] with Paragoomba, [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Monty Mole]], and no bad chemistry with any of the characters. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', Goomba has good chemistry with [[Koopa Troopa]] instead of Diddy Kong, and it was given bad chemistry with [[Toad]], [[Toadette]], and [[Toadsworth]].

===''Super Princess Peach''===
A lone Goomba is first seen in the intro of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', leading an army of Hammer Bros. to take over [[Peach's Castle]] and capture the Mario Bros. as well as various [[Toad (species)|Toads]]. Goombas behave like in other sidescrolling appearances, but [[Princess Peach|Peach]] can now pick up and throw the Goomba or have [[Perry]] swallow it. Goombas also have two vibe-influenced varieties, [[Mad Goomba]], the [[Sad Goomba]], similarly to Paragoombas having [[Sad Paragoomba]]s and [[M. Red P-Goomba]]s.

===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
A Goomba-shaped basektball can be unlocked in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' by earning a gold trophy in the Hard [[Star Tourney]]. There are also Goomba crowd members on [[Mario Stadium (Mario Hoops 3-on-3)|Mario Stadium]].

===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
In the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], Goombas first appear in the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. Here, they only appear in two minigames, [[Conveyor Belt (minigame)|Conveyor Belt]], as one of the species needing to be sorted, and [[Shoot!]], as one of the enemies needing to be hit.

Since both the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] and the Nintendo DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', Goombas have mainly had the role of being obstacles in Olympic events, based on their recurring role in the ''Mario Kart'' series. In the game's Nintendo DS version, Goombas appear as obstacles in [[Ski Cross Racing]], as well as a single one at the end of the [[Deluxe Halfpipe]] course, all of which slow whoever hits them. In the Wii version, 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 whoever touches them falls over and loses speed. 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. In the Nintendo 3DS version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', a pair of Goomba sprites from ''Super Mario Bros.'' appear as character walls, functioning as obstacles that block the golf ball, although they disappear when hit.

Aside from being obstacles, Goombas commonly appear in figure skating events. In the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', several Goombas also appear in the first segment of the Mario World routine in [[Dream Figure Skating]]. Similarly, in the game's Nintendo DS version, Goombas appear 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. 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.

In [[Curling Bowling]], an event in the Nintendo DS version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', Goombas uniquely serve a role of being bowling pins, and the player must fully knock Goombas down to earn [[point]]s. This is not unlike [[Goomba Bowling]], a minigame later introduced in a different game, ''[[Mario Party 9]]''.

A Goomba has a role in the Story Mode of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', though mainly during the bonus episodes. A Goomba 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 [[Kamek|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. Aside from their role in Story mode, a Goomba also has an obtainable [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]].

===''Super Mario'' Chess===
In [[Super Mario Chess|''Super Mario'' Chess]], Goombas appear as rooks on Bowser's team.

===''Mario Tennis'' series===
In their first appearance in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', Goombas have a racket that can be used by [[Mii]]s, as well as a Goomba costume if the player unlocks 100 tennis gear items. In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Goombas appear as passengers scurrying across the [[Snowfall Mountain]] court.

===''Mario Golf'' series===
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.

===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
[[File:Sleeping Goomba Level CaptainToadTreasureTracker.png|thumb|left|Innertube Goombas in ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'']]
Goombas, regaining their traits from ''Super Mario 3D World'', return as enemies in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' and its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|ports]]. [[Goomba Tower]]s and the [[Innertube Goomba]]s return as well.

===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''===
Goombas appear as weak, common enemies in the puzzle and RPG hybrid called ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. A Goomba's main attribute is the Wood type, which means its weakness is Fire while resisting Water. Its skill is Bash, where it can deal 10 damage to one foe. Its level cap is 25, lower than most enemies and allies in the game.
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===''Minecraft''===
[[File:Minecraft Mario Mash-Up Chicken Render.png|80px|thumb|A Goomba in ''Minecraft'']]
In the [[Minecraft#Super Mario Mash-Up Pack|Super Mario Mash-Up Pack]] in ''[[Minecraft]]'', [[minecraftwiki:Chicken|chickens]] are replaced by Goombas. A 3D reconstruction and 2D pixel art of Goombas appear in the premade world of the game.

===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
Goombas appear as team members for soccer and baseball in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', this being the third sports game in which Goombas are playable. Contrary to their appearances in the [[Mario Baseball (series)|''Mario Baseball'' series]], they are classified as power-type characters. In soccer, [[Bone Goomba]]s can also be selected. Goombas, alongside Bone Goombas, appear as enemies in the Road to Superstar mode of the game, where players need to clear them and other obstacles with sports equipment in order to progress through the mode.

===''Mario + Rabbids'' series===
====''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''====
Goombas appear in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' as background characters in the [[Ancient Gardens]]. One can be seen with a happy expression while being levitated by a water spout, to which [[Beep-0]] comments, "On the plus side his backside has got to be extremely clean by now." A group of [[Ziggy|Ziggies]] can also be seen sticking two Goombas together with honey during their introductory cutscene.

====''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''====
{{Quote|A little Goomba [[File:Goomba icon MRSOH.png|20px]] goes a LONG WAY. If you could defeat even THREE of them I'd be grateful.|Rabbid|Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope}}
Goombas return in the sequel, ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', this time as enemies. They first appear in the battle [[Headlong into the Unknown]] on the [[Darkmess Manta]], where [[Cursa]] hypnotizes a group of them to attack Mario and [[Rabbid Peach]]. After they are hypnotized, their eye pupils turn orange. Goombas later appear commonly in [[Beacon Beach]] and [[Palette Prime]], as well as alongside the [[Big Magikoopa|Giant Magikoopa]] in [[Terra Flora]] (which can spawn six Goombas per turn), alongside [[Daphne]] during the first phase of her battle in [[Barrendale Mesa]], and alongside [[Darkmess Bowser]] in [[Cursa's stronghold]].

In battle, Goombas often appear in lines of three and usually have low enough HP for all of them to be defeated with a single dash if the playable character lines up directly in front of the one at the front or the back. If they are not defeated following a dash attack, they flip over and can be picked up and thrown, dealing low damage to the Goomba itself and to any enemy it lands on. Goombas attack by dashing into the playable characters. They also have new voices in this game.

There are also stronger variants called [[Armored Goomba]]s with metal pots on their heads.
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===''Dr. Mario World''===
Goombas debut in the [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]] in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' as assistants, being the first assistant the player receives after completing Stage 5 (Stage 20 prior to version 2.0.0), as well as being a reward after clearing the first area of [[World 25]]. Their Stage Mode skill increases the score by a percentage of the base score (2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% at level 1 to level 5 respectively) rounded down, while their Versus Mode skill grants a chance that the attack meter fills instantly if the opponent attacks, effectively counterattacking the opponent. In addition, a [[Goomba Tower]] appears as one of the playable doctors. During Clinic Events, a Goomba appeared as a patient in Season 2 and the Season 2 revisit.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[File:TSMBM-Goombas.jpg|thumb|Goombas in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
Goombas appear in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' as troops in [[Bowser]]'s army. Some Goombas are also shown as captives alongside the [[Penguin King]], [[Penguin]]s, a [[Lumalee]], and [[Luigi]].
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===Other appearances===
====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''====
[[File:Goombas LADX screenshot.png|thumb|left|Link encountering two Goombas in a sidescrolling passage of Tail Cave in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'']]
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', Goombas appear as enemies within various [[zeldawiki:Dungeon|dungeon]]s. [[Link]] encounters most of them in the sidescrolling passages, often alongside [[Piranha Plant]]s, except [[zeldawiki:Eagle's Tower|Eagle's Tower]], which is the only top-down area where Goombas appear. Link can defeat a Goomba by either [[jump]]ing on it (provided he has the [[zeldawiki:Roc's Feather|Roc's Feather]] equipped), just like in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]], or use his signature method of striking it with his sword. If Link jumps on a Goomba, he gains a [[zeldawiki:heart|heart]]. If a Goomba touches Link, he loses half of a heart in his health meter.

Unlike in most of their appearances, Goombas are depicted with a smiling face. In the Nintendo Direct trailer for the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], Goombas have an identical design to their modern appearance in the ''Super Mario'' franchise, but for the final release, their frowning expression was changed to a smile, more closely resembling their appearance in the original game. The Nintendo Switch remake also features a collectible Goomba figure that can be won in the [[zeldawiki:Trendy Game|Trendy Game]] after clearing the [[zeldawiki:Tail Cave|Tail Cave]] and placed in [[zeldawiki:Marin|Marin]] and [[zeldawiki:Tarin|Tarin]]'s house. The text that appears upon acquiring the Goomba figure reads, "''You got a Goomba figure! Try to resist the urge to jump on it.''"
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====''Wii Fit'' series====
8-bit Goombas appear in the jogging minigame in ''[[nwiki:Wii Fit|Wii Fit]]'', where they are scattered throughout the island, along with some other ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprites. Although they serve mainly as scenery, in the ''[[nwiki:Wii Fit Plus|Wii Fit Plus]]'' version of the minigame, at the end of the course, a question about what sprite the player saw may be asked.

====Social media====
[[File:Facebook Nintendo 2014-05-29a.png|thumb|200px]]
A Goomba appears in a variation of the {{wp|Bad Luck Brian}} {{wp|image macro}} uploaded by [[Nintendo]] to {{wp|Facebook}} on May 29, 2014. The caption in the image states that this Goomba finally got a summer break, only to get stomped on by Mario at the beach.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo|date=May 29, 2014|url=www.facebook.com/Nintendo/photos/639157729502017/|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=January 2, 2022|archive=archive.today/2023.07.02-125614/https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/photos/639157729502017}}</ref>
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==General information==
===Physical appearance===
====Color variations====
Goombas come in many different colors. The following is a list of all known Goombas and the first appearance of the respective Goomba.
{|class="wikitable"style="text-align:center;width:80%"
|-
!width="10%"|Image
!width="30%"|Color
!width="30%"|First appearance
|-
|[[File:Goomba - Mario Party Superstars.png|100px]]
|Brown
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
|-
|[[File:SMBBlueGoomba.gif]]
|Blue
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
|-
|[[File:GoombaSMBGrey.gif]]
|Gray
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
|-
|[[File:SPPRedParagoomba.png]]
|Red
|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
|-
|[[File:SMRPG_HyperGoomba.jpg|100px]]
|Green
|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (as [[Pro Goomba]]s)
|-
|[[File:SMO Artwork Goombette.png|100px]]
|Pink
|''[[Paper Mario]]'' (as [[Goombaria]])
|}

===Traits and abilities===
{{quote|'Marching straight ahead into the enemy's feet!' Didn't you memorize that in Goomba boot camp?|Bowser|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}
Goombas are a fungus-based species capable of speech. They resemble brown shiitake mushrooms (or chestnuts, hence their Japanese name) with two feet, stems that are either yellow or tan, but no arms. Goombas have large faces that occupy most of their mushroom caps, while their stems attach their heads to their feet. A defining feature are their black bushy eyebrows that form a scowl. They also have two upward-pointing fangs that sometimes resemble braces. Both Goombas and Toads are fungus-based, and both originated from the Mushroom Kingdom (although, as mentioned, the Goomba race betrayed their homeland many years ago).

''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' gives the Goombas a redesign: they have a more stylized appearance, as with all of the characters in the movie, and unlike their previous appearances, Goombas are shown to have colored eyes, which are brown.

[[File:Goomba (stomped-eng) - Super Mario Sticker.gif|thumb|200px|[[LINE]] sticker showing a Goomba being flattened by Mario]]
Goombas are among the most basic enemies. They can typically be defeated with a single punch, stomp, or fireball attack, although in some games, they are a bit more resilient. When jumped on, Goombas usually flatten before being defeated. They are particularly weak against fire magic, as seen in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''. Although Goombas are physically weak, they are very adaptable. Regular Goombas have been encountered in almost all types of terrain, while many variants have emerged well-suited for certain environments. Goombas cannot swim and drown instantly when they touch water.

[[File:SMB-GoombaWalking.gif|frame|left|A Goomba walking in ''Super Mario Bros.'']]
Goombas' main form of attack is walking into their opponents. Rarely, a Goomba walks off a ledge and falls on its enemy. A Goomba's only real strength is that it works in large groups to attack an enemy. This forces the opponent to be much more cautious as they fight the group. In some games, Goombas have additional attacks such as biting and spitting thorns from their mouths in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]].'' In the ''Mario & Luigi'' series, various Goombas attack by charging with a headbutt, biting, rolling, and kicking. In ''Paper Mario'' and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Goombas gain the ability to [[headbonk]] enemies, which also returns in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''.

While not as often as characters like [[Shy Guy]]s, Goombas do occasionally use tools to aid them. Despite their lack of arms, Goombas are shown to be able to pick up and use various objects. In ''Super Mario Party'', the playable Goomba is shown holding objects in its mouth and sometimes carries things on top of its head, such as a [[boomerang]] or [[Dice Block]].

One part of technology the Goombas use is the parachute. The parachute allows a large number of Goombas to swarm enemy territory from the sky. Goombas using life preservers, and Goomdivers are equipped to adapt to water. Goombas have developed a number of tools to counter the jumping ability of the Mario Bros.: The [[Goomba's Shoe]] allows them to imitate [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], while the spiked hat seen in the ''[[Paper Mario]]'' series counters any jump attack (unless Mario is wearing a Spike Shield [[badge]]). Gritty Goombas have attached spears to their heads to counter stomp attacks as well.

Goombas are often thought of as one of the weakest members of [[Bowser's Minions]]. ''Super Mario 64 DS'', the ''Mario & Luigi'' series, and the ''Paper Mario'' series show Goombas resent their low social status as the first enemies to be stomped by Mario and Luigi. A figurine bio in ''Mario Party DS'' even states they dream of one day turning the tables on the red plumber. Goombas usually appear as enemies, but there can also be heroic Goombas, like [[Goombella]] and [[Goombario]].

==Related items==
*[[Goomba's Shoe]] (previously known as Kuribo's Shoe) - ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]
*[[Goomnut]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]

==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Goomba profiles and statistics}}
Most profiles mention that Goombas are among the lowliest and weakest creatures while also frequently stating they used to be peaceful members of the Mushroom Kingdom before turning traitorous and joining Bowser when he first attacked. Their stats are generally balanced, but on the low side.

==Gallery==
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<gallery>
SMB Goomba Alternate Artwork.png|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
SML2 Artwork - Goomba.png|''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''
SM64 Artwork Goomba.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
NSMBW Goomba Artwork.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
GoombaPMSS.png|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
M&LPJ Goomba Artwork 3.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
</gallery>

==Naming==
The original Japanese name, "Kuribō", translates to "Chestnut Guy", which was due to the designs looking more like chestnuts than shiitake mushrooms.<ref>{{cite|url=legendsoflocalization.com/super-mario-bros/names|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' Translation Comparison: Names|publisher=Legends of Localization|language=en|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref>{{dead link}} 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 be a derivation of "gomba", meaning "mushroom" in Hungarian.

===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
|Jpn=クリボー<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/smb/index.html|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' entry on the official Mario Portal|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|language=en|accessdate=October 10, 2024}}</ref>
|JpnR=Kuribō
|JpnM=Portmanteau of「{{ruby|栗|クリ}}」(''kuri'', "chestnut") and「坊」(''bō'', an affectionate suffix for "guy"). Officially romanized as either "Kuribou" or "Kuribo".
|Jpn2=グンバ
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|Jpn2R=Gunba
|Jpn2M=Transliteration of the English name
|Cat=Goomba
|CatN=''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
|ChiS=栗子小子
|ChiSR=Lìzi Xiǎozi
|ChiSM=Chestnut Guy
|ChiS2=栗宝宝
|ChiS2N=since ''Super Mario Party''
|ChiS2R=Lì Bǎobao
|ChiS2M=Chestnut Baby
|ChiS3=宝栗
|ChiS3N=cartoon series
|ChiS3R=Bǎo Lì
|ChiS3M=Baby Chestnut
|ChiS3C=<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV12D4y1r7zX/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.4 【720P高清修复】超级马里奥兄弟3 TV版动画【1990年】【中文语音字幕】【全26集】]</ref>
|ChiT=栗寶寶
|ChiTR=Lì Bǎobao
|ChiTM=Chestnut Baby
|Cze=Koomba
|CzeM=From the English name. In its source, this name is inflected with the suffix ''-y'', thus being rendered ''Koomby''.
|CzeC=<ref>{{cite|quote=Společně se budete muset postavit celé hromadě přisluhovačů Smithy Gangu, který kvůli ovládnutí světa vypustili na zem svou kovovou hrozbu. Dávejte si pozor na Koomby, Koopay Troppy a další, kteří se k nim přidali.|url=www.mojenintendo.cz/switch/super-mario-rpg|title=Super Mario RPG|publisher=mojenintendo.cz|language=cs|accessdate=February 22, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240222232626/https://www.mojenintendo.cz/switch/super-mario-rpg}}</ref>
|Dut=Goomba
|DutC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ85O3yNh0k The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 Dutch Dub - Bedonder nooit een Koopa DVD (Part 1)]</ref><ref name=spirit>{{cite|author=[[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]] inventory|title=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' by [[Nintendo]], [[Sora Ltd.]], and [[Bandai Namco Holdings|BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc]]|publisher=Nintendo|date=7 Dec. 2018}}</ref>
|Fin=Pikku Kuukunen
|FinN=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet
|FinM=Little puffball
|Fin2=Goomba
|Fin2N=cartoon series
|Fin2C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvBrSy_jG0I The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | Episode 01-08 In Finnish [2013 DVD Version]]</ref>
|Fre=Goomba
|FreC=<ref name=spirit/>
|Fre2=Petit Goomba
|Fre2M=Little Goomba
|Fre2N=''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''
|Fre2C=<ref>{{cite|date=July 4, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Encyclopedia]]''|publisher=Soleil Productions|language=fr|isbn=2302070046|page=19}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=July 4, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Encyclopedia]]''|publisher=Soleil Productions|language=fr|isbn=2302070046|page=27}}</ref>
|Ger=Klein-Gumba
|GerM=Little Goomba
|GerN=''Super Mario Bros.''
|GerC=<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|title=''Super Mario Bros. Spielanleitung''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|date=1990|page=10}}</ref><ref name=matsumoto>{{cite|author=Matsumoto, Atsuko, Rie Ishii, and Claude Moyse, editors|title=''Der Spieleberater Super Mario Power''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1992|isbn=3-929034-02-6}}</ref>{{ref page|139}}
|Ger2=Bazillus
|Ger2C=<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3 Spielanleitung''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|date=1991|page=35}}</ref><ref name=matsumoto/>{{ref page|14}}
|Ger2N=''Super Mario Bros. 3''
|Ger3=Gumba
|Ger3M=Transliteration of the English name
|Ger3C=<ref>{{cite|author=Kraft, John D., Thomas Görg, and Marko Hein, editors|date=1997|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo 64 Spieleberater "Super Mario 64"''|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|language=de|page=7}}</ref><ref name=spirit/>
|Gre=Γκούμπα
|GreR=Gkoúmpa
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|GreC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc7QQYEZlcs&list=PLXEMWYZPBYovAg5DGRisttsCxVzhZ3prh&index=1 The Adventures of Super Mario Bros 3 Greek [Επεισόδια 1-2]]</ref>
|Hun=Gomba
|HunM=Mushroom
|HunC=<ref>[https://videa.hu/videok/film-animacio/super-mario-kalandjai-1.-resz-film-animacio-bhfznmMtbYE048F6 Super Mario Kalandjai 1. Rész]</ref>
|Ind=Goomba
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|ItaC=<ref name=spirit/>
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|Ita2N=''Super Mario Bros.''
|Ita2C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ZYO7Huez8&list=PLWzo2ShQRIik_9vJAjpCtOYPKTMiWfQMb Le avventure di Super Mario 2x01 - I terribili guerrieri ninja]</ref>
|Kor=굼바
|KorR=Gumba
|KorM=Transliteration of the English name
|KorC=<ref name=spirit/>
|Nor=Goomba
|NorC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GBG-CcHioI Super Mario Bros 3 VHS#1 - Norsk tale]</ref>
|Por=Goomba
|PorC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6uzQZCyUJY&list=PLwzf4mOPE8Bmhgll2-ndwQWhRpiCUMR6G Super Mario Bros. 3 - Ninjas Gigantes (Dublagem Herbert Richers) INCOMPLETA]</ref>
|Rom=Gumba
|RomM=Goomba
|RomC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asqAp6PjjrA&list=PLeOrS3o_v-TeLtJgZ4RimHmKsX1KsUiaH&index=3 Aventurile Fraților Super Mario | Episodul1- Ninja Koopa Uriași, Ticăloși, Vicleni Și Trișori]</ref>
|Rus=Гумба
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|RusC=<ref name=spirit/>
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|SvkC=<ref>{{cite|quote=Společně se budete muset postavit celé hromadě přisluhovačů Smithy Gangu, který kvůli ovládnutí světa vypustili na zem svou kovovou hrozbu. Dávejte si pozor na Koomby, Koopay Troppy a další, kteří se k nim přidali.|url=www.nintendo.sk/switch/super-mario-rpg|title=Super Mario RPG|publisher=nintendo.sk|language=sk|accessdate=February 22, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240222232316/https://www.nintendo.sk/switch/super-mario-rpg }}</ref>
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|Spa2=Dientón
|Spa2N=''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''
|SpaM=Goomba
|Spa2M=Augmentative form of ''diente'' ("tooth")
|Spa2C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy_nkmaUBxI&list=PL9SW0yG7n_bnpxH7s64Qgh_Wa4ycVmNpt&index=11 Las Aventuras de los Super hermanos Mario: 11 - La Princesa Seta Para La Presidencia]</ref>
}}

==Notes==
*In both ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', the odd-numbered world with a water level ([[World 7 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 7]] in ''Super Mario Bros.'' and [[World 3 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 3]] in ''The Lost Levels'') has no Goombas. In ''VS. Super Mario Bros.''{{'}}s version of World 7-1, the Buzzy Beetle on the end staircase leading to the flagpole is replaced with a Goomba, although much like in that game's version of World 3-1 (which had the Koopas on the end staircase all replaced with Goombas), this is most likely to prevent the player from potentially performing the infinite 1-Up trick.
*The song "[[Walk the Dinosaur]]" featured on the official soundtrack credits the song to "The Goombas featuring {{wp|George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton}}". This is for humorous intent. The dancing Goombas from the film are featured in the music video.

==References==
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*[https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Goomba Goomba on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]
*[https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/Goomba Goomba on Triforce Wiki]
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