Editing Mario Super Sluggers

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{{Infobox
|image=[[File:MSuperSluggersart.jpg|250px]]
|developer=[[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco Bandai Games]]<br> [[Nintendo Software Planning & Development#Group No. 4|Nintendo SPD Group No.4]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|released='''Wii (original release):'''<br>{{released|Japan|June 19, 2008|ROC|July 12, 2008|USA|August 25, 2008}} '''Wii ([[Nintendo Selects#Wii|Nintendo Selects]]):'''<br>{{released|USA|May 15, 2011}} '''Wii U (digital download):'''<br>{{released|USA|March 31, 2016|Japan|August 17, 2016<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/10-wii-games-coming-to-japanese-wii-u-eshop-over-coming-weeks-with-my-nintendo-discount/ 10 Wii games coming to Japanese Wii U eShop over coming weeks, with My Nintendo discount]. ''NintendoEverything''. Retrieved July 21, 2016.</ref>}}
|genre=[[Mario Baseball (series)|Baseball]]
|modes=1-4 Players 
|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E|cero=A}}
|platforms=[[Wii]], [[Wii U]]
|media={{media|wii=1|wiiudl=1}}
|input={{input|wiimote=1|wmsideways=1|nunchuk=1}}
}}
'''''Mario Super Sluggers''''' is the [[Wii]] installment follow-up to the 2005 [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and is the second game in the ''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball]]'' series. This game borrows many elements from the previous game, but it also includes new elements as well, including a variety of gameplay controls, such as taking advantage of the motion sensor controls that the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] provides. The game also has a more in-depth and more narrative-driven Challenge Mode, where, rather than only facing off against a Team Captain and a team of opponents, players interact with more characters, including a variety of various sub-characters, and play various small challenges to recruit them for their team. Up to four players can play this title, and a new feature is that players can choose which of the two team sides to be on.

It was released in Japan and the Americas in 2008. The game was never released in Europe and Australia, even after the Wii [[Nintendo Selects#Wii|Nintendo Selects]] re-release, and is the only ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''-related Wii game to never be released in Europe and/or Australia in physical form. The game was re-released on the [[Wii U]] [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|eShop]] in the Americas on March 31, 2016, and in Japan on August 17, 2016.

==Gameplay==
[[File:MSScontrols.jpg|thumb|right|400px|The three control types, as shown in the instruction booklet enclosed with the game.]]
''Mario Super Sluggers'' can be played using three different control methods:
*Wii Remote (vertical)
*Wii Remote (horizontal)
*Wii Remote + Nunchuk controller

Before a game starts, a roulette will start in order to show which team will be batting first. This is different from the previous game, in which the player could choose which team would be batting first.

Assuming that players are using the Wii Remote (vertical) or the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination, in order to bat or pitch, players must hold the {{button|wii|A}} button and the Wii Remote must be swung at the appropriate time. The more precise the hit/pitch, the further/faster the ball will go. To charge up a pitch or swing, players must pull the Wii Remote back. They can also do curve balls as well by twisting the Wii Remote, while pitching. Once the ball is in a fielder's hand, the Wii Remote must be swung so that the fielder can pitch the ball at one of the basemen.

In the outfield, players can create special moves if there is chemistry between outfielders:
*One outfielder tackles the ball and the ball rolls towards the outfielder with chemistry. The outfielder that holds the ball can then throw a very fast ball towards a base from the outfield.
*When a possible home run is hit, players can initiate a Buddy Jump. Upon jumping around another outfielder's head and pressing {{button|wii|A}} twice, one of the players will jump incredibly high to catch home run balls. This must be done with precise timing.

Superstar Matchups return; however, it is set for captains only and occurs when the team captain is not batting first and when one runner is on second or third and two or all three runners on base (only when the runs exceed to 4 or more on the scoreboard). This also applies to RBI chance screens.

[[File:Wario-Fatigue-MSS.png|thumb|300px|left|While pitching, a character may show signs of fatigue, depending on how long they pitch. Letting up a lot of runs or using many Star Pitches factors into this, too.]]
While pitching, however, players will have to pay attention to the pitcher's stamina. If the character that's pitching is showing signs of fatigue (depicted by a water droplet in a bubble), their pitches will start to behave in an erratic manner. When the current pitcher has fatigue, players will have to decide to adjust the defense so that a new character plays pitcher instead. On a side note, pitchers can get exhausted even quicker if the batting team manages to make a lot of successful Home Runs. Even a Grand Slam can cause a pitcher to become fully fatigued right off the bat.

[[Star Skill]]s make a reappearance in ''Mario Super Sluggers'' as well. Any player can pitch or bat using Star Skills, however, only '''Team Captains''' can use special hits/pitches. '''Team Players''' can only use Star Skills that will make the ball go faster or slower. Both teams can store up to five Star Skill attempts; they are earned as a result of well executed plays.

[[File:Mario-MVP-MSS.png|thumb|300px|right|[[Mario]] wins MVP after his team (Luigi, Peach, Red Toad, Purple Toad, Toadette, Red Yoshi, Red Noki, and Red Pianta) wins against the [[Wario Greats|Wario Muscles]].]]
At the end of each game, the character who has had the most potential for their team will win the MVP award, which will be recorded in the Records menu. Characters can earn MVP points by striking out opponents, executing nice plays on defense, successful hits while batting (the batter has to make it to 1st base without getting out), stealing bases, close plays, and even for error item usage. The character with the most MVP points will win the award. Also, it's possible for more than one character to win MVP if at least two characters have the same amount of points.
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==Stadiums==
There are a total of nine stadiums (excluding Toy Field) in all. Every Team Captain (excluding Waluigi, Birdo, and Diddy Kong) has a stadium which is based on his or her character's unique persona. Most of the nine stadiums can be played in daytime or nighttime. Mario Stadium is the only one not to feature any gimmicks in the field, making for the most realistic baseball experience. The [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] is only accessible during the day, while [[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]] and [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] can only be accessed at night.
 
===Starting stadiums===
These stadiums are accessible when starting a new game file.
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|- style="background-color: whitesmoke;"
! width=200px|Image(s) !! Stadium !! Corresponding [[Mini-game]]
|-
| [[File:Sluggersmariostadium.jpg|200px]]<br>[[File:MSS Night Mario Stadium Fireworks.jpg|200px]] || [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] || [[Bob-omb Derby]]
|-
| [[File:PeachRinkDay.PNG|200px]]<br>[[File:PeachRinkNight.PNG|200px]] || [[Peach Ice Garden]] || [[Wall Ball]]
|-
| [[File:YoshiParkNight.PNG|200px]] || [[Yoshi Park]] || [[Piranha Panic]]
|-
| [[File:Wario City day MSS.png|200px]]<br>[[File:Wario City night MSS.png|200px]] || [[Wario City]] || [[Gem Catch]]
|-
| [[File:Dkjunglesluggers.jpg|200px]]<br>[[File:DKJunglenight.png|200px]] || [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] || [[Barrel Basher]]
|- 
|}

===Unlockable stadiums===
Upon meeting certain criteria during gameplay itself, these four stadiums will be available for access.

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|- style="background-color: whitesmoke;"
!Image(s) !! Stadium !! Corresponding [[Mini-game]] !! How To Unlock
|-
| [[File:MSS Luigi's Mansion Overview.jpg|200px]] || [[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]] || [[Ghost K]] || In Challenge Mode, after opening the [[Pianta]]'s shop in [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] and buying Luigi's Flashlight, Luigi's Mansion will open. The night time setting must be unlocked before the stadium is usable.
|-	 
| [[File:DCday2.PNG|200px]]<br>[[File:DCnight1.PNG|200px]] || [[Daisy Cruiser (baseball stadium)|Daisy Cruiser]] || [[Blooper Baserun]] || In Challenge Mode, after opening [[Toadsworth]]'s shop in [[Peach Ice Garden]] and buying a Cruiser Pass, Daisy Cruiser will be unlocked.
|-	 
| [[File:Bowser Jr Playroom MSS screenshot.png|200px]] || [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] || [[Graffiti Runner]] || In Challenge Mode, at least nine players must be found in the Challenge Mode Stadiums. Then, after beating [[Bowser Jr.]]'s team in the Bowser Jr. Playroom one time, the stadium will be unlocked.
|-	 
| [[File:Bowser CastleMSS.PNG|200px]] || [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] || [[Bowser Pinball]] || In Challenge Mode, Bowser Jr. must first be beaten (said above). Then, [[Bowser]]'s team must be beaten in Bowser Castle.
|-	 
|}

==Playable characters==
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All of the characters from the ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' game make a return appearance in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. Additionally for this game, there are new participants as well. It is now possible to put more than one of the same character on the team in Exhibition Mode, as long as they are different colors. However, it is no longer possible to choose which hand that the characters will bat and pitch with; for example, players can no longer make Mario a left-handed batter.

Players are given the choice to play as their [[Mii]]s as well, whose stats are all 6/10. Players can't choose to have a whole team of nine Miis, but they can put one captain and up to eight other Miis.

When characters become '''Star Players''', their abilities are boosted by one point each. However, characters can only become Star Players by defeating Bowser's team in Challenge Mode, with the exception of Miis.

If one counts the alternate team players, ''Mario Super Sluggers'' has the second most playable characters of any ''Mario'' game, behind ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', with a total of 72 playable characters.

===Team captains===
All team captains listed below in this section are available to be selected in the game's Exhibition Mode. [[Luigi]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Birdo]], [[Waluigi]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Bowser]], and [[Bowser Jr.]] are only selectable as Team Captains ''outside'' of Challenge Mode. Depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode gameplay itself, players are only able to choose [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Yoshi]], [[Wario]], and [[Donkey Kong]] while navigating the [[Baseball Kingdom]]. 

{{sluggers
|bg=red
|captain=<font color=white>Mario</font>
|image=[[File:Mario Mario Super Sluggers.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''A 5-tool player who can hit, run, and pitch!
|team=[[Mario Sunshines#Mario Super Sluggers|Mario Fireballs]]
|stadium=[[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]
|star pitch=[[Fireball]]
|star swing=[[Fire Swing]]
|fd=[[Enlarge]]
|btgl=Right/Right
|pitch=6/10
|bat=7/10
|field=6/10
|run=7/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=green
|captain=<font color=white>Luigi</font>
|image=[[File:Luigi MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''A 5-tool player who can jump, pitch, and hit!
|team=[[Mario Sunshines#Mario Super Sluggers|Luigi Knights]]
|stadium=[[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]]
|star pitch=[[Tornado Ball]]
|star swing=[[Tornado Swing]]
|fd=[[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]
|btgl=Left/Right
|pitch=6/10
|bat=6/10
|field=7/10
|run=7/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=hotpink
|captain=Peach
|image=[[File:Peach MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''A slap hitter who can pitch the lights out. 
|team=[[Peach Monarchs#Mario Super Sluggers|Peach Monarchs]]
|stadium=[[Peach Ice Garden]]
|star pitch=[[Heart Ball]]
|star swing=[[Heart Swing]]
|fd=[[Quick Throw]]
|btgl=Right/Right
|pitch=9/10
|bat=4/10
|field=8/10
|run=5/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=orange
|captain=Daisy
|image=[[File:Daisy MSS artwork.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''Her amazing glove is her best feature. 
|team=[[Peach Monarchs#Mario Super Sluggers|Daisy Flowers]]
|stadium=[[Daisy Cruiser (baseball stadium)|Daisy Cruiser]]
|star pitch=[[Flower Ball]]
|star swing=[[Flower Swing]]
|fd=[[Super Dive]]
|btgl=Left/Right
|pitch=7/10
|bat=6/10
|field=8/10
|run=5/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=limegreen
|captain=Yoshi
|image=[[File:Yoshi MSS artwork.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''Top-class speed in the field and on base. 
|team=[[Yoshi Islanders#Mario Super Sluggers|Yoshi Eggs]]
|stadium=[[Yoshi Park]]
|star pitch=[[Rainbow Ball]]
|star swing=[[Egg Swing]]
|fd=[[Tongue Catch]]
|btgl=Left/Right
|pitch=4/10
|bat=4/10
|field=6/10
|run=9/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=magenta
|captain=Birdo
|image=[[File:Birdo MSS artwork.jpg|120px|center]] 
|bio=''A good player who has trouble hitting curves.
|team=[[Yoshi Islanders#Mario Super Sluggers|Birdo Bows]]
|stadium=None
|star pitch=[[Suction Ball]]
|star swing=[[Cannon Swing]]
|fd=[[Suction|Suction Catch]]
|btgl=Right/Right
|pitch=4/10
|bat=8/10
|field=7/10
|run=5/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=yellow
|captain=Wario
|image=[[File:Wario MSS artwork.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''Good stamina and a great contact zone.
|team=[[Wario Greats#Mario Super Sluggers|Wario Muscles]]
|stadium=[[Wario City]]
|star pitch=[[Phony Ball]]
|star swing=[[Phony Swing]]
|fd=[[Laser Beam]]
|btgl=Right/Right
|pitch=5/10
|bat=8/10
|field=3/10
|run=4/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=purple
|captain=<font color=white>Waluigi</font>
|image=[[File:Waluigi MSS artwork.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''Charge swings drop power, but increase hits.
|team=[[Wario Greats#Mario Super Sluggers|Waluigi Spitballs]]
|stadium=None
|star pitch=[[Liar Ball]]
|star swing=[[Liar Swing]]
|fd=[[Quick Throw]]
|btgl=Left/Left
|pitch=8/10
|bat=4/10
|field=8/10
|run=5/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=saddlebrown
|captain=<font color=white>Donkey Kong</font>
|image=[[File:DK MSS artwork.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''A strong hitter who can also climb walls.
|team=[[DK Kongs#Mario Super Sluggers|DK Wilds]]
|stadium=[[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] 
|star pitch=[[Barrel Ball]]
|star swing=[[Barrel Swing]]
|fd=[[Clamber]]
|btgl=Left/Right
|pitch=6/10
|bat=9/10
|field=3/10
|run=2/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=gold
|captain=Diddy Kong
|image=[[File:DiddyKong MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''His hits and pitches move like crazy!
|team=[[DK Kongs#Mario Super Sluggers|Diddy Monkeys]]
|stadium=None
|star pitch=[[Banana Ball]]
|star swing=[[Banana Swing]]
|fd=[[Clamber]]
|btgl=Left/Right
|pitch=5/10
|bat=4/10
|field=8/10
|run=6/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=orangered
|captain=Bowser
|image=[[File:Bowser MSS.jpg|x120px|center]]
|bio=''His speed and stamina baffles batters!
|team=[[Bowser Monsters#Mario Super Sluggers|Bowser Monsters]]
|stadium=[[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]]
|star pitch=[[Killer Ball]]
|star swing=[[Breath Swing]]
|fd=[[Spin Attack (Mario Super Sluggers)|Spin Attack]]
|btgl=Left/Right
|pitch=5/10
|bat=10/10
|field=3/10
|run=3/10
}}

{{sluggers
|bg=lawngreen
|captain=Bowser Jr.
|image=[[File:Bowser Jr MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
|bio=''A pitcher with great ball and bat control!
|team=[[Bowser Monsters#Mario Super Sluggers|Bowser Jr. Rookies]]
|stadium=[[Bowser Jr. Playroom]]
|star pitch=[[Graffiti Ball]]
|star swing=[[Graffiti Swing]]
|fd=[[Spin Attack (Mario Super Sluggers)|Spin Attack]]
|btgl=Right/Left
|pitch=5/10
|bat=7/10
|field=4/10
|run=7/10
}}

===Team players===
From the start of each new game file, the majority of available team players listed below are not readily available. For the majority of these cases, the player usually has to go through the Challenge Mode process and find the unlockable Team Players in question. Upon finding them, the player is given tasks in relation to them including specified Scouting Missions or Battle Missions. Once the tasks are completed successfully the Team Players are unlocked for use in other modes for the game such as during the Exhibition Mode.

Certain Team Players can also be unlocked by playing the other available modes in the game. These Team Players are added to the overall roster for the entire game, once certain conditions are met.

====Main team players====
<small>NOTE: Characters marked with an asterisk are unlockable.</small>
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|-
! width=120px | Character
! | Name
! | Biography
! | Running/Fielding
! | Bats/Throws
! colspan=2 | Stats
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:BabyMarioSluggers.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Mario]] 
| rowspan=4 |''Small and fast, he's the master of close plays!''
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 8/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Baby Luigi MSS artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Luigi]] 
| rowspan=4 |''An outstanding fielder who can also pitch.''
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 2/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 8/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Babypeachsimple.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Peach]]*
| rowspan=4 |''Owner of the wickedest curve around.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Quick Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 8/10
|-
| Bat || 2/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 6/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Babydaisysimple.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Daisy]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A nasty curve makes up for a lack of power.''
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 6/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:BDKSluggers.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Donkey Kong|Baby DK]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A mini dynamo who can clamber and field!'' 
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|-
| Field || 8/10
|-
| Run || 4/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Red Toad MSS.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad|Red Toad]]
| rowspan=4 |''A well-balanced Toad who throws a decent pitch.''
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|-
| Field || 3/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Toadette111.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toadette]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A steal machine with speed to spare.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 8/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:SMS Toadsworth Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toadsworth]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A masterful pitcher who tires easily.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MSS Pianta Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Pianta|Blue Pianta]] 
| rowspan=4 |''Strong but slow, with a powerful arm.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 2/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MSS Blue Noki Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Noki|Blue Noki]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A speedy guy who runs faster with the ball.''
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Dixie Kong DKJC artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Dixie Kong]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A defensive gem who can also climb walls.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 8/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Funky Kong - DK Jungle Climber.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Funky Kong]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A powerhouse with slow charge pitches.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
| rowspan=4 |Right/Left
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Tiny Kong MSS art.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Tiny Kong]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A well-rounded player with a mean curve!''
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MSS King K Rool Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[King K. Rool]]*
| rowspan=4 |''Dominating bat and arm, but poor stamina.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Left
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
| Bat || 10/10
|-
| Field || 2/10
|-
| Run || 1/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Kritter Mario Super Sluggers.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A brute whose glove work hides his slow feet.''
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:NSMBDS Goomba Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Goomba]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A good bunter who also pitches well.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 4/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MSSParagomba.PNG|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Paragoomba]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A defensive specialist with great hops!'' 
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:NSMB Green Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Troopa|Green Koopa Troopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A steady bat with low power and some speed.''
! rowspan=4 |Spin Attack
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 6/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Paratroopa NSMB artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Paratroopa|Red Koopa Paratroopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''Uses super jumps to catch high flies.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Magikoopa Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Kamek|Magikoopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A good pitcher, but an amazing fielder.''
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 8/10
|-
| Bat || 2/10
|-
| Field || 8/10
|-
| Run || 2/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MP8 Hammer Bro Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Hammer Bro]] 
| rowspan=4 |''His hammer can catch distant balls.''
! rowspan=4 |Hammer Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MP8 DryBones.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Dry Bones]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A Dry Bones who can avoid most tags.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:BooMP8Official.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Boo]] 
| rowspan=4 |''Excellent bat control, but poor power.''
! rowspan=4 |Teleport
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 9/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 3/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:King Boo Artwork MSS.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[King Boo]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A decent player with poor defense.''
! rowspan=4 |Teleport
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 3/10
|-
| Run || 4/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:PeteySluggers.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Petey Piranha]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A power hitter who swings for the fences!''
! rowspan=4 |Piranha Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right<ref group=throw>Although the game states that Petey Piranha throws with his right hand, he does not use his arms to field, or throw the baseball.</ref>
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 10/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 2/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Wiggler-MSS.jpg|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Wiggler]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A player with more speed than you'd think.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Angry Attack
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MSS Red Shy Guy Artwork.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Shy Guy]] 
| rowspan=4 |''An all-around player with a nice glove.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 4/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Monty Mole Super Sluggers.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Monty Mole]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A skilled bunter with good speed!''
! rowspan=4 |Burrow
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:MP8 Blooper.png|120x120px|center]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Blooper]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A true master of the changeup pitch!'' 
! rowspan=4 |Ink Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 6/10
|}
<references group=throw />

====Alternate team players====
{| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=6 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"
|-
! width=120px | Character
! | Name
! | Biography
! | Running/Fielding
! | Bats/Throws
! colspan=2 | Stats
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:YoshiRed MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A speedy Yoshi with all-around skills.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 8/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:YoshiBlue MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A speedy Yoshi with a decent arm.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 2/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 8/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:YoshiYellow MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Yoshi (species)|Yellow Yoshi]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A speedy Yoshi with a decent bat.''
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:YoshiLightBlue MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Yoshi (species)|Light Blue Yoshi]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A speedy Yoshi with a decent glove.''
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 8/10
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:YoshiPink MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Yoshi (species)|Pink Yoshi]]*
| rowspan=4 |''An extra-speedy Yoshi who loves to run.''
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 2/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 9/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ToadBlue MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad (species)|Blue Toad]]
| rowspan=4 |''A well-balanced Toad with extra batting power.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|-
| Field || 3/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ToadYellow MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad (species)|Yellow Toad]]
| rowspan=4 |''A well-balanced Toad with a fine glove.''
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ToadGreen MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad (species)|Green Toad]]
| rowspan=4 |''A Toad with decent stats all around.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ToadPurple MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad (species)|Purple Toad]]
| rowspan=4 |''A well-balanced Toad with a lively bat.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|-
| Field || 2/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:PiantaPink MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Pianta|Red Pianta]]
| rowspan=4 |''A defensive specialist among Piantas.''
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 2/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:PiantaYellow MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Pianta|Yellow Pianta]] 
| rowspan=4 |''His brawn give pitches extra oomph!''
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 2/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:NokiRed MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Noki|Red Noki]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A defensive specialist among Nokis.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:NokiGreen MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Noki|Green Noki]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A speedy guy with decent power to boot.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 7/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:KritterBlue-MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter|Blue Kritter]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A true brute with a good arm!'' 
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:KritterRed-MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter|Red Kritter]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A true brute who wields a big bat.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:KritterBrown-MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter|Brown Kritter]]*
| rowspan=4 |''A true brute who can run a bit.''
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 4/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:KoopaRed MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Troopa|Red Koopa Troopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A player who can use a spin attack.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Spin Attack
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|-
| Field || 3/10
|-
| Run || 6/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ParatroopaGreen MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Paratroopa|Green Koopa Paratroopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A balanced player with a bit of pop.'' 
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:MagikoopaRed MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Red Magikoopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''Good stamina and a great contact zone.''
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 8/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 8/10
|-
| Run || 1/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:MagikoopaGreen MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Green Magikoopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A nice player with a good bat and glove.''
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
| Bat || 2/10
|-
| Field || 8/10
|-
| Run || 2/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:MagikoopaYellow MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Yellow Magikoopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A steady guy with a decent bat and glove.''
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|-
| Field || 8/10
|-
| Run || 2/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:FireBro MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Fire Bro]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A player with a mighty charge swing!''
! rowspan=4 |Fireball Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|-
| Field || 6/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:BoomerangBro MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Boomerang Bro]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A player who throws a mean curveball!''
! rowspan=4 |Boomerang Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 3/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:DryBonesGreen-MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Dry Bones#Mario Baseball series|Green Dry Bones]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A powerful Dry Bones with quick feet.''
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 6/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:DarkBones-MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Dry Bones#Mario Baseball series|Dark Bones]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A powerful Dry Bones with a good arm.''
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 4/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:DryBonesBlue-MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Dry Bones#Mario Baseball series|Blue Dry Bones]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A powerful Dry Bones with a good glove.''
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|-
| Field || 5/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ShyGuyBlue MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Blue Shy Guy]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A Shy Guy who loves to pitch!''
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 4/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ShyGuyYellow MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Yellow Shy Guy]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A Shy Guy who loves to steal!''
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ShyGuyGreen MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Green Shy Guy]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A Shy Guy who loves to hit and run!''
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|-
| Field || 7/10
|-
| Run || 5/10
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[File:ShyGuyGray MSS.png|center|100px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Black Shy Guy|Gray Shy Guy]] 
| rowspan=4 |''A Shy Guy who loves to play the field!''
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|-
| Field || 8/10
|-
| Run || 4/10
|}

==Chemistry==
{{main|Chemistry}}
Like ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', the characters will have good and bad relations with any other character. However, the characters can make special abilities with another character when they show good [[Chemistry]]. The player can receive items with chemistry while batting. If the player is a batter and the next batter shares chemistry with the player, this will result in getting an item that can be used for messing up the outfielder's progress. Players that share good chemistry can also perform buddy jumps and buddy throws. Buddy jumps are used to take away a home run or a deep fly ball. Buddy throws are used to throw the ball faster and more accurate to its destination. Bad chemistry, however, results in slower throws, and sometimes throwing off track.

==Items==

===Error Items===
There are a total of seven items that are available during the course of ''Mario Super Sluggers'' gameplay. If the on-deck batter has Chemistry with the batter at the plate, a randomly-selected item can be used to inhibit fielders by aiming the Wii Remote immediately after hitting the ball. In [[Toy Field]], items work the same way but are chosen by a roulette wheel. These are as follows:
 
*[[Green Shell]]: Shoots a shell that knocks away any fielders hit by it.
*[[Bob-omb]]: Fires a Bob-omb into the outfield, where it explodes after a couple seconds, knocking away anyone caught in the explosion.
*[[Banana|Banana Peel]]: Shoots five bananas to slip the outfielders. These can be destroyed by fielders or the ball itself.
*[[Fire Ball]] (unlockable): Launches a burst of bouncing fireballs that can burn players. It can be found inside a [[treasure chest]] in Wario City.
*[[Mini Boos]] (unlockable): Makes the ball and its shadow invisible for about six seconds. The ball is still tangible and can be caught, and any effects from [[Star Swing]]s will remain visible. This item can be found inside a treasure chest in Mario Stadium, and is required to have King Boo join the roster.
*[[POW Block|POW-Ball]] (unlockable): When the POW-Ball hits the ground, any players (including the user's team) within a large radius are stunned by an earthquake for about four seconds. Characters who levitate or fly are not affected by the quake. This can also be avoided by timing a jump. If the POW-Ball directly hits an individual fielder, they are knocked away and the quake effect does not occur. This item can be found inside a treasure chest in Peach Ice Garden.
*[[Lightning|Lightning Bolt]]: Strikes every opposing player. This item is only available to the player in last place during a match of Toy Field.

===Shop Items===
These are items exclusive to Challenge Mode, and can be purchased at shops found within the stadium areas. They can be equipped on individual characters to provide a statistical boost during a game, after which it wears off.

*Nice Bat: ''"Increase contact by 50%."''
*Power Bat: ''"Increase hitting power by 50%."''
*Dr. K: ''"Increase throwing speed."''
*Lucky Glove: ''"Reduce errors by 50% and increases arm strength by 50%."''
*Dash Spikes: ''"Increase running speed by 50%."''
*Buddy Badge: ''"Create chemistry with all characters."''
*Error Booster: ''"Increase the speed of error items used when batting."''
*Charge Bat: ''"Allow charge swings to always be at 100% power."''
*Star Candy*: ''"Gives a character a star on the Star Gauge when up to bat."''
*Star Candy x2*: ''"Gives a character 2 stars on the Star Gauge when batting."''
*Super Star*: ''"Activate Lucky Glove, Charge/Power/Nice Bat, Dash Spikes, and Dr. K."''
*[[Flashlight|Luigi's Flashlight]]: Unlocks the Luigi's Mansion stadium. Purchased at Blue Pianta's Seaside Shop.
*Cruiser Pass: Unlocks the Daisy Cruiser stadium. Purchased at Toadsworth's Royal Shop.

<small>* - available only at Magikoopa's secret shop at Daisy Cruiser</small>

==Challenge mode==
[[File:Challenge-MSS.png|thumb|300px|right|The Challenge Mode menu.]]
Challenge Mode makes a return in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', returning as the Story Mode (and is the primary feature of this installment). The gameplay procedure for this mode includes a more in-depth story and an overall map screen involving the [[Baseball Kingdom]] locale. Along with recruiting players to go against Bowser's team, the players must solve from time to time certain puzzles and/or complete certain tasks in order to get to the main goals to proceed. 

===Captain abilities===
While navigating the [[Baseball Kingdom]], depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode itself, the five Team Captains listed below can use unique abilities to help them do numerous events, including recruiting other Team Captains/Team Players, finding coins, and gaining access to certain areas they couldn't reach before. The abilities in question are as follows:
*'''Mario:''' Talking to plant life, such as flowers and hedges, and being able to use [[Warp Pipe]]s.
*'''Peach:''' Being able to interact with things such as tree stumps, water, and etc. to make characters appear.
*'''Yoshi:''' Being able to use Manholes to reach other areas and [[Ground Pound]] the ground by trees to make characters come out.
*'''Donkey Kong:''' Being able to climb vines and smash wooden barrels and crates using his [[Hand Slap]].
*'''Wario:''' Being able to pick up metal things with his magnet and open [[treasure chest]]s.

==Challenge Mode Cutscenes==
[[File:Mss intro mario stadium entrance.png|thumb|right|Mario and friends rushing into Mario Stadium, with Wii Remotes in hand.]]
During the course of gameplay in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', players are able to encounter certain cutscenes that correspond with the game's Challenge Mode. There are a total of four videos that can be seen by the player in this game, which also includes the game's opening (seen when the game starts up).

Although the basic criteria still remains for players to encounter them during gameplay itself first, they are able to view the four videos outside of gameplay as well. These said videos can be accessed for viewing when the Challenge Mode category is added to the Records section (provided that the player has completed the Challenge Mode gameplay itself at least once). When viewing the Challenge Mode statistics in Records players can find the four videos in the Movie List sub-category.

===The Opening===
[[File:Mss intro end of ballgame.png|thumb|left|All of the players gathering around Mario and Luigi after Lakitu calls the final "out", and the ball game]] Although this is seen for the opening of ''Mario Super Sluggers'' overall (after the game loads), it is still a combination of previewing the gameplay, as well as setting up what happens in the game's Challenge Mode. This is the very first video the player views.

The game's opening begins with [[Toad]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Birdo]] on a small cruiser riding to the [[Baseball Kingdom]], which is the location where ''Mario Super Sluggers'' takes place. The cruiser arrives, and they meet up with [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]] who greet them at the entrance. Peach escorts them to the lighthouse at the Daisy Cruiser, showing them an overview of the Baseball Kingdom. From there, they run into the [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] holding Wii Remotes. Closeups of Daisy, Luigi, and Mario follow in regards to swinging their Wii Remotes. Daisy is shown first encountering her Wii Remote changing to her bat. Luigi encounters the same result as Daisy, and Mario's Wii Remote changes to his ball. Mario pitches the ball to Daisy right away following this, and she is seen countering it. 

After Daisy countered Mario's pitched ball, the scenery immediately changes as the ball is chased after by Toad in the [[Peach Ice Garden]] until he runs into a large [[Freezie]] and turns frozen solid upon collision. He is later freed by a [[Toad (species)|Blue Toad]] who accidentally crashes into the Freezie (with Toad revealing that he made the catch after being defrosted). The ball then rolls onto [[Wario City]], where [[Wario]] chases after it to find it shoot into the air from a manhole water spout. The ball lands on Wario's head, causing him to fall backwards, and causing the ball to fly into [[Yoshi Park]]. Yoshi jumps over a [[Warp Pipe|pipe]] to catch the ball, realizing he is going to fall, he flutters around, but falls in with the ball; all while [[Birdo]] watches and does nothing. The ball flies to [[Diddy Kong]] at [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], he suddenly screams in terror as he is about to get run over by a giant barrel, when [[Donkey Kong]] rescues Diddy Kong by smashing it. Diddy sighs in relief.

The view switches back to Mario Stadium, where Mario pitches to DK, who then makes a hit. Yoshi goes for the catch, but both Wario and [[Waluigi]] bombard him with [[Bob-omb]]s. Yoshi slides to the catch regardless, throws it to Peach, who throws it to Mario, and then to Luigi on base. Donkey Kong rushes to the same base where Luigi is standing resulting in Donkey Kong slamming into Luigi, sending him into the field wall. As Daisy, Toad and other spectators stand in alarm, they find out seconds later that Luigi has caught the ball. [[Lakitu]] calls it out, and everyone rushes to center field where Mario and Luigi are standing. After that, a final overhead shot of the Baseball Kingdom is seen to conclude the opening.

====Additional screenshots====
<gallery>
Mss intro sailboat.png|Mario and friends on a yacht heading toward the Baseball Kingdom
Peach-mss-intro-1.png|Peach at the entrance with Toadsworth waving toward their approaching friends
Mss intro peach escorting.png|Peach escorts her friends upon their arrival at the Baseball Kingdom
Mss intro lighthouse view.png|Lighthouse view of the Baseball Kingdom
Daisy-mss-intro-1.png|Daisy "demonstrating" the targeted gameplay; the Wii Remote changes into her bat seconds later.
Daisy-mss-intro-2.png|Daisy countering the pitch thrown from Mario
Mario Super Sluggers - Opening - Wii 1-15 screenshot.png|Diddy Kong panicking as he almost gets run over by a large barrel.
Mario Super Sluggers - Opening - Wii 1-19 screenshot.png|Diddy Kong relieved after Donkey Kong rescues him from the large barrel.
Peach-mss-intro-2.png|Peach (on the fielding end) about to throw the ball to Mario
Mss intro toad and daisy.png|Daisy and Toad in shock after Luigi gets knocked off his base by Donkey Kong
Mario Super Sluggers - Opening - Wii 1-44 screenshot.png|The spectators react in shock after they witness Luigi crash into the field wall.
Mss intro celebration.png|Birdo, Daisy, and a few Toads running out to meet Mario and Luigi after Lakitu calls the final "out", and the ball game
</gallery>

===Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party===
[[File:Mss cm intro bowser jr gang.png|thumb|right|The unexpected guests]]
This is the cutscene that is shown as the player is just beginning the Challenge Mode for ''Mario Super Sluggers''. It takes place after Mario, Luigi, and Lakitu notice that there is something strange going on outside of the Baseball Kingdom.

[[File:Mss cm intro bowser jr.png|thumb|left|Bowser Jr. watching the Baseball Kingdom]]
This cutscene starts with an overhead view of the Baseball Kingdom itself, but this time, through [[Bowser Jr.]]'s telescope. Bowser Jr. pulls a lever which results in his own stadium, [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]], emerging from the sea. Then, with a large amount of force, he goes full speed ahead towards the Baseball Kingdom, resulting in his own stadium crashing headfirst onto the place. Mario and Luigi are surprised to encounter unexpected guests on their territory, which also include [[Bowser]].

===The Hard-Earned Victory===
[[File:Mss main ending celebration.png|thumb|200px|right|Mario and the other characters after winning the final game against Bowser's team]]
If the player makes it to Bowser's Castle while it is night time in the Baseball Kingdom and defeats Bowser's team, then this is the main ending that is seen.

Upon getting the final win, Mario and the other characters gather around the middle of Bowser's Castle to celebrate their victory. Bowser is in the background and is enraged and starts slamming his baseball bat into the ground.

Mario and the other characters later head back to the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom right as nightfall was occurring. After the sun sets, [[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s brooch lights up which magically lights up the island, including Bowser Castle.

====Additional screenshots====
<gallery>
Mss final victory 1.png|Peach and other characters run out to join Mario after getting confirmation of the victory against Bowser's team
Mss final victory 2.png|Mario and other characters leaving Bowser Castle after their celebration
Mss-mp-ending-1.png|Mario and Peach at the Baseball Kingdom's entrance looking outward
Mss main ending bk entrance.png|Overhead view of Mario and friends at the Baseball Kingdom entrance after Peach lights up the island
</gallery>

===The Final Festivities===
[[File:Mss yoshi peach daisy.png|thumb|200px|right|Yoshi, Peach, Daisy, Birdo and Toad all celebrate the fireworks display and homerun event at Mario Stadium]]
This is the fourth and final cutscene that the player can view in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. It is also triggered during the Challenge Mode after defeating Bowser's team a second time.

Mario and other characters are celebrating in the Baseball Kingdom, and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] starts things off by inviting everyone to a feast at the [[Daisy Cruiser]], including Bowser and Bowser Jr. who get small portions of food.

Moments later, a display of fireworks begins to show, much to the excitement of everyone viewing from the Daisy Cruiser. The characters are later seen at the Mario Stadium where [[Mario]] and [[Donkey Kong]] assist in the fireworks display that is also a homerun derby show as well; the two counter Bob-ombs that were shot out from the cannon across from them, which explode into fireworks. The spectators are amazed at the fireworks. 

[[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] then walk up to the cannon and sabotage it by inserting a [[Bullet Bill]] into the cannon. The cannon fires with the Bullet Bill aimed at Mario. Bowser emerges out of nowhere and hits the Bullet Bill with his bat, making the Bullet Bill go in the other direction towards Wario and Waluigi. Wario and Waluigi then run away from the Bullet Bill. The Bullet Bill destroys the cannon in the process and grabs Wario and Waluigi, taking them up into the sky. After flying upwards, a massive fireworks explosion from the Bullet Bill goes off. They begin to fall down from the explosion. The crowd cheers and Bowser limps away from the baseball field as the camera pans out. 

====Additional screenshots====
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Mario Super Sluggers Entrance.png|Daisy escorting Bowser and Bowser Jr. inside the Daisy Cruiser for the final festivities.
File:Mss hrc dc peach lakitu.png|Lakitu and Peach enjoying the feast held at the Daisy Cruiser.
File:Mss hrc dc yoshi daisy toad.png|Yoshi, Daisy, and Toad seeing fireworks from the Daisy Cruiser.
File:Mss hrc peach and friends.png|Peach and other various spectators enjoying the Bob-omb Derby/fireworks show at the Mario Stadium.
File:Mss hrc wario waluigi.png|Wario and Waluigi ducking under the cannon.
File:Mss hrc bowser.png|Bowser drops in to counter the incoming Bullet Bill with his bat.
</gallery>

===Notes===
[[File:WaluigiGlitch-MSS.png|thumb|200px|The mirrored "Γ".]]
*In the second cutscene (''Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party''), a Shy Guy, a Boo, and a Dry Bones accompany Bowser Jr. as he walks out of the Bowser Jr. Playroom. However, in the gameplay itself, Shy Guy is with the Yoshi Eggs team, while Boo is with the Wario Muscles team.
*In the third cutscene (''The Hard-Earned Victory''), Birdos of several colors run out and celebrate the victory against Bowser with the rest of the players. However, only the pink Birdo character is playable in the game itself. They also appear in the first and fourth cutscenes, however, here, they are not seen as players.
*In the fourth cutscene (''The Final Festivities''), when [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] are falling after being taken by the [[Bullet Bill]] to the sky, the "Γ" in Waluigi's cap is horizontally reversed due to a texture mistake.

==Toy Field mode==
{{main|Toy Field}}
Toy field has returned from ''Mario Superstar Baseball''. Toy field has one Batter, and three other Outfielders and a cannon that pitches the ball to the batter. Before it pitches it, there is a roulette wheel with three different slots that affects the turn. Each slot is controlled by one of the outfielders; the outfielders tap 'A' to stop the slot they are in control of. If the slots aren't stopped, they are stopped automatically.

==Records==
[[File:MSS Records Map Screen.png|thumb|300px|right|The Records menu]]
While playing the game, various records are kept to see what achievements players have pulled off.

===Minigames===
Players can check the top 5 scores for each minigame, along with the top 5 for Toy Field and Minigame Madness (the latter being unlocked by completing all the minigames at all skill levels).

===Challenge===
Players can check their status in Challenge mode by seeing which characters they've recruited, the badges that they've earned, along with the four cutscenes and staff credits. The credits layout includes a few snapshots from the four cutscene videos, as well as snapshots from the gameplay itself.

===Team Captain/Team Player List===
Players can check the former MVPs, the star players, badges, and the Minigame Madness records for each character here.

===Badges===
Players are able to earn badges by completing certain tasks in the game, which are listed on the following chart:

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 width=100% style="border-collapse:collapse;text-align:center"
!Badge Name
!Criteria to Meet
|-
|Stadium Badge
|All stadiums must be available (on the active game file).
|-
|Buddy Badge
|All characters must be unlocked; more specificially, all the Team Players have to be accounted for.
|-
|Error Item Badge
|All Error Items must be available on the specified game file the player is using.
|-
|Play Badge
|All minigames have to be won (all difficulites) and at least one game has to be won in the Toy Field.
|-
|Star Badge
|All Team Captains/Team Players need to earn the "Star Player" rank (met by using those said characters in Challenge Mode during the final game against Bowser's team).
|}

===Screenshots===
<gallery perrow=4>
MSS Piranha Panic Records Screenshot.png|Top 5 records for Piranha Panic
MSS Minigame Madness Records Screenshot.png|Top 5 records for Minigame Madness
MSS Mario Fireballs Records Screenshot.png|Details about the Mario Fireballs
MSS Cutscenes Records Screenshot.png|The Movie List menu
MSS Badges Records Screenshot.png|The badges list
MSS Former MVPs Records Screenshot.png|MVPs list
MSS Minigame Madness Medals Records Screenshot.png|Minigame Madness records
MSS Star Players Records Screenshot.png|Star players
</gallery>

==Promotion and advertising==
===[[Mario Super Sluggers cards|Cards]]===
[[File:MSSC My Collection.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The first eighteen "Level 1" cards featuring all twelve Team Captains and six Team Players]]
[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]] created an online {{wp|Adobe Flash}} program hosted at [http://www.mariosupersluggerscards.com MarioSuperSluggersCards.com] in which players can collect and trade virtual ''Mario Super Sluggers'' baseball cards featuring many of the characters, special moves, teams, and stadiums from the title. In addition to the cards, the game also allows players to earn downloads. By placing two compatible cards in the double play drop zone, players can make “double plays” and unlock special videos, wallpapers, and screensavers. When a player completes his or her collection, a post featuring Mario and all of the cards is unlocked. In addition, his or her username will be added to the leaderboard below players who previously completed their collections. 

After creating a username and choosing which ''Mario Super Sluggers'' character to use as an avatar, players are instructed to click on special banners found on child-friendly websites around the internet in order to collect cards. [[Lakitu]], who gives instructions and hints to the player, tells the player that the one banner can be found on [http://www.nick.com Nick.com]. Clicking on one such banner redirects the player to one of eighty-two Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), each of which corresponds to one of the eighty-two cards. The system is based on luck, but players are also able to trade cards with one another using the swap function or discuss where to find banners and which cards yield double plays.

By checking their history, players can manipulate the system into giving them whichever card they wish. By checking their history, players can find which URL leads to which card and then share the URL with other players.

The eighty-two cards are divided by rarity into four levels. Forty-one character cards make up the first level, twenty-four special swing/pitch cards make up the second level, twelve team cards make up the third level, and five stadium cards made up the fourth level. Each card has a front and a back. For the "Level 1" cards, the front shows the character's artwork, name, and for captains, the team they are captain of. The back shows the character's name, abilities, "rookie year" (the year their first video game appearance was released), description, statistics, and for captains, team logo. An in-game screenshot of the player is also featured.

==Staff==
{{main|List of Mario Super Sluggers staff}}

==Media==
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==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Mario Super Sluggers'' received generally positive reviews from critics. Cris Watters from Gamespot praised the game for how "The computer can provide a stiff challenge when set on a high difficulty level, and building your roster and lineup to capitalize on chemistry between your players is a fun exercise." and the fun multiplayer baseball gameplay although he criticized how the production values are not noticeably higher than in the original game, how the game was less challenging and complex than the original, and how there was not a good alternative to motion controls.<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-super-sluggers-review/1900-6196919/</ref> Anthony Dickons from Nintendo Life praised how well polished the game is and criticized how it is based off baseball which produces a limited gameplay experience.<ref>http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wii/mario_super_sluggers</ref>

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|-style="background-color:#E6E6E6"
|Release
|Reviewer, Publication
|Score
|Comment
|-
|[[Wii]]
|Anthony Dickens,<br>[http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wii/mario_super_sluggers Nintendo Life]
|7/10
|''Better than playing baseball, better than watching baseball, but it is still baseball. Fans of the sport or those who enjoyed previous Mario sports titles should find enough here for an entertaining time. Namco have included quite alot of extras, no doubt to compensate for the slight lack of depth in gameplay which is of no fault of the game but more the sport it tries to represent. Mario Super Sluggers is a well produced game which squeezes everything it can out of the genre.''
|-
|Wii
|Chris Watters,<br>[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-super-sluggers-review/1900-6196919/ GameSpot]
|6.5/10
|''Despite its many shortcomings, Mario Super Sluggers is good enough to offer some solid entertainment to the right gamers. Collect-'em-all Mariophiles will dig the new challenge mode, and Wii party hosts will enjoy playing frantic multiplayer games. More serious baseballers will find satisfaction in facing off against one another, but will find the rest of the package wanting. While there's certainly fun to be had, it's a shame Super Sluggers couldn't find that balance between accessibility and complexity that has made past Mario sports games so successful.''
|-
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|-style="background-color:#E6E6E6"
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|colspan=2|{{nowrap|Platform / Score}}
|-
|colspan=2|Metacritic
|colspan=2 style="background:gold"|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/mario-super-sluggers 69]
|-
|colspan=2|GameRankings
|colspan=2|[https://web.archive.org/web/20160601000000*/https://www.gamerankings.com/wii/945802-mario-super-sluggers/index.html 69.72%]
|}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery|Mario Super Sluggers}}
<gallery>
Mario Super Sluggers.svg|Game logo
Mario Stadium MSS group art.jpg|The participants at [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]
MSS group artwork.jpg|[[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[ Mario]], and [[Luigi]]
MSS Baseball Kingdom.jpg|Overhead view of the [[Baseball Kingdom]]
</gallery>

==Quotes==
{{main|List of Mario Super Sluggers quotes}}
===Dry Bones===
''"Clackety clack...(Must get diamonds... BASEBALL diamonds!)"''

===Shy Guy===
''"IT'S HORRIBLE! HIDE THE CHILDREN! LOCK THE DOORS! BOLT THE WINDOWS!"''

===Red Toad===
''"Look! LOOOOOK! Bowser Jr. turned Princess Daisy into a statue! You gotta do something do something! You gotta stop Bowser Jr.! He went back there somewhere! Princess Peach and Toadsworth are back there too..."''

===Toadette===
''"You need me! I won't take no for an answer!"''

==Glitches==
{{main|List of Mario Super Sluggers glitches}}

====Eye Texture Glitch====
{{multiple image
|align = left
|direction =vertical
|footer = The eye texture glitch.
|width = 170
| image1 = Luigi Super Slugs Eye Thing.png
| alt1 = Luigi's eye.
| image2 = Mario-StarSwing-MSS.png
| alt2 = Mario's eye.}}
[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]'s white pupils in their eyes seem misplaced, especially when they are using their Star Swings. Their eyes do not appear as this unless they are batting.
{{br}}

==References to other games==
*''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' - [[Yoshi Park|Yoshi Park's]] theme is an arrangement of the songs ''Yoshi's Story'' and ''Yoshi's Song'' from this game.
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' - [[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]] appears as a stadium and uses an arrangement of the main theme from this game. [[Gold Ghost]]s appear on the field as obstacles, and other generic ghosts from the game appear in the minigame [[Ghost K]].
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' - [[Daisy Cruiser (baseball stadium)|Daisy Cruiser]] appears as a stadium. Addtionally, the [[Piranha Pipes]] appear in the [[Piranha Panic]] minigame.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' - [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle's]] theme is an arrangement of the castle theme from this game.
*''[[Mario Party 8]]'' - Dry Bones, Hammer Bro, Boo, and Blooper's artwork is reused from this game.

==References in later games==
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' -  Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Baby Luigi, Shy Guy, King Boo, and Monty Mole's artworks are reused from this game. Black Shy Guy, Pink Shy Guy and Green Shy Guy's artworks are based on Shy Guy's artwork from this game. Mario and Bowser's artworks from this game appear on screens in the stadium section of the [[Los Angeles Laps 3]] race track.

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=スーパーマリオスタジアム ファミリーベースボール
|JapR=Sūpā Mario Sutajiamu Famirī Bēsubōru
|JapM=Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball
|Chi=超級瑪利歐棒球場　家庭棒球<ref>[https://www.nintendo.tw/wii/wii_software.htm Nintendo Taiwan website]</ref>
|ChiR=Chāojí Mǎlìōu Bàngqiúchǎng Jiātíng Bàngqiú
|ChiM=Super Mario Ballpark Family Baseball
}}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{NIWA|StrategyWiki=1}}
*[http://mariosupersluggers.com/ Nintendo of America's Website for ''Mario Super Sluggers'']{{dead link}}
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rmbj/index.html Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s Website for ''Mario Super Sluggers'']

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