Editing Mushroom Kingdom

{{articleabout|the Mushroom Kingdom, a political entity ruled by Princess Peach|other locations named the Mushroom Kingdom|[[Mushroom Kingdom (disambiguation)|here]]}}

[[Image:Mushroom_Kingdom_Map.jpg|thumb|Right|300px|A map of the '''Mushroom Kingdom''' from ''[[Paper Mario]]''.]]

The '''Mushroom Kingdom''' is the one of the largest kingdoms on [[Mushroom World]]. Under the rule of [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach Toadstool]], the kingdom has enjoyed and endured both a peaceful and traumatic existence. The former is largely attributed to Peach's ability to rule and the general good-natured feeling that permeates Mushroom Kingdom society.  The latter is largely attributed to the [[Koopa Troop]], a group of turtles who reign over the badlands known as the [[Dark Land]], and their leader, [[Bowser]]. The Mushroom Kingdom shares a border with the [[Beanbean Kingdom]].

==History==
===Shroob Invasion===
[[Image:Partners01.GIF|thumb|left|150px|Princess Peach arrives from the future, as told to the [[Mario Bros.]] by [[Toadiko]].]]
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Years ago, the Mushroom Kingdom was invaded and conquered by a race of aliens known as the [[Shroob]]s. Growing tired of life on the toxic, barren [[Planet Shroob]], they discovered the Mushroom Kingdom, and set out to conquer it using their expansive military.

One of the first targets was [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. The Shroobs began to set base there after a brief encounter with the future Princess Peach, who had traveled back in time via a [[Time Machine]]. The princess trapped the [[Elder Princess Shroob]] inside the [[Cobalt Star]], which powered the machine. Peach then destroyed the artifact and spread the [[Cobalt Shards|Cobalt Star Shards]] throughout the kingdom. The rest of the invasion and the search for the Shards was carried out by [[Princess Shroob]], the elder's younger sister.

As the Shroob invasion spread, the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom fled, leaving entire towns, such as Toad Town, nearly desolate. A number of unfortunate Toads were captured and brought to [[Toadwood Forest]], where their [[vim]] was sucked out of them to create fuel for the Shroobs' war fleet of [[Shroob UFO]]s.

The Mushroom Kingdom was saved by Mario and Luigi, then [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]], and their future selves. During the storm of [[Shroob Castle]], previously known as Princess Peach's Castle, the younger Princess Shroob was defeated. The Elder Princess Shroob escaped from the Cobalt Star as a result of the reunion of the Shards, was defeated, and then was taken to the future in the form of a purple [[Mushroom]]. A stream of baby tears came through the [[Time Holes]] from the future and destroyed the [[Shroobified|handywork of the Shroobs]]. Whether the Shroobs themselves were killed or escaped is unknown.

===Koopa Kingdom Attack===
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Many years after the Shroob invasion, King Bowser led his first devastating attack against the Mushroom Kingdom. Using dark Koopa magic, Bowser transformed many of the kingdom's citizens into [[block|blocks]], [[mushroom]]s, and other objects. However, when Bowser discovered that Princess Peach had the power to undo his curse on the citizens, he captured her and seven of her closest [[Mushroom Retainer|Mushroom Retainers]], imprisoning them in eight castles scattered across the kingdom.

Mario and Luigi soon heard of the Mushroom Kingdom's plight. Quickly, they came to the kingdom and began to fight back on behalf of the incapacitated citizens. They traveled to each of the castles, finding a [[False Bowser]] guarding each, and that "the Princess is in another castle," as the Mushroom Retainers they rescued repeatedly told them. Finally, in the eighth castle, they defeated Bowser and rescued the Princess. Bowser and his army fled from the Mushroom Kingdom.

===Bowser's Second Attempt===
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Wasting no time after his defeat, Bowser again invaded and conquered the Mushroom Kingdom using dark Koopa magic.  He also kidnapped Princess Peach and hid her deep inside one of his castles. While many of his troops employed similar tactics as before, several new strategies were used. Some [[Blooper|Bloobers]] were instructed to fly in the sky and the [[Piranha Plant|Piranha Plants]] spent hardly anytime hiding in their Warp Pipes.  [[Poison Mushroom|Poison Mushrooms]] were used as well. However, against all odds, Mario and Luigi were able to rescue the Princess once more.

===Mushroom World Invasion===
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[[Image:SMA4_airship.jpg|thumb|Right|Mario on one of the Koopaling's many [[Airships]].]]
Bowser's next attack on the Mushroom Kingdom was part of a much larger scheme.  With the help of the [[Koopalings]], the Koopa Troop's power spread throughout the seven kingdoms of the [[Mushroom World]].  Luring Mario and Luigi away from the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser was able to again kidnap the Princess and take her to his home in [[Dark Land]]. The plumbers were able to save her from her fate once more and defeat the Koopa King, saving the Mushroom World from his reign.

=== Viral Infestation ===
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Just when the kingdom’s problems seemed to be over, an epidemic broke out among its citizens.  The microscopic [[virus|viruses]] were responsible for the infection.  In response, Mario assumed the title [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and worked to develop a cure: the [[Megavitamin]].  While the process was effective, it was slow.  Dr. Mario needed to place viruses in vials before dropping the proper Megavitamin on each virus, a very painstaking process.  However, his efforts were fruitful, and the Mushroom Kingdom regained its good health.

===Super Mario Kart Tournament===
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Named after the Mario, the first Mario Kart races were not witnessed by many citizens firsthand.  However, it served to popularize the karting sport.  Later tournaments proved immensely popular.  Following Bowser’s kidnapping of Princess Peach in Dinosaur Land, the tournament doubled as an act of diplomacy as Bowser was allowed to race.  The races took place in [[Dinosaur Land]], the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser’s Castle, [[Rainbow Road]] and possibly other locations.

===Smithy Gang Attack===
[[Image:Smrpg mushroomkingdom.gif|thumb|left|The Mushroom Kingdom as portrayed on the world map.]]
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Shortly after the races, Bowser again kidnapped Princess Peach.  By change, the [[Smithy Gang]], a vicious group of mechanical villains from another dimension, warped the giant sword, [[Exor]], into the Mushroom Kingdom's dimension shortly afterwards.  Landing in [[Bowser's Keep]] where the princess was kept, they inadvertently saved the princess.  However, she could not easily return to the Mushroom Kingdom, and was cut off. In this state, the Mushroom [[Chancellor]] took temporary control as Mario began a counter-attack. The mechanical monster [[Mack]] conquered the Mushroom Kingdom, but Mario, with [[Mallow]]'s help, was able to liberate the kingdom. Mario and Mallow eventually joined up with [[Geno]], Princess Toadstool, and Bowser. This party traveled across the planet, liberating other countries, and reclaiming the scattered [[Star Piece|Star Pieces]]. Eventually, Mario and his comrades gained access to the futuristic [[Factory]] located in a different dimension.  They stormed the factory and cornered [[Smithy]], the leader of the gang.  After destroying Smithy and returning to the Mushroom World, Mario and friends saw Exor dissolved into nothingness, breaking the link between the two dimensions and leaving the Mushroom Kingdom safe from future attacks by the gang.

===Assault on Peach's Castle===
[[Image:Princess_Peach's_Castle_Super_Mario_64.JPG|thumb|250px|right|As seen in [[Lakitu|Lakitu's]] recording of the events, Princess Peach's Castle looked normal from the outside.]]
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After helping Mario and Princess Toadstool save the Mushroom Kingdom from Smithy’s gang, and racing in the first Mario Kart tourney, it was unclear as to what Bowser’s intentions would be in the not-too-distant future. However, this period of hope was ended when the Koopa Troop directly invaded Princess Peach's Castle, isolating it from the rest of the kingdom. Once inside, the Koopas began an elaborate plan to ensure their success. Utilizing the Power Stars that provided energy to the castle, Bowser powered up his troops and entrusted the Stars to them. Each Star was hidden in an awkward location or in the hands of a boss. The majority of the Power Stars were hidden in worlds accessible through special paintings found in the castle.  Trapped inside the castle's walls, Peach and the [[Toad (species)|Toads]] could not send news of the attack to the outside world, but by coincidence Princess Peach had sent Mario an invitation to the castle that very same day. With the help of several Toads and hints left by Princess Peach, Mario obtained all 120 Power Stars and rescued Princess Peach.

===Mario Kart 64 Tournament===
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As evidenced by the crowds that gathered in the arena-based racetracks, the second Mario Kart Tournament proved much more popular.  Following Bowser’s first assault on Princess Peach’s Castle and Mario’s conflicts with [[Wario]], it again served as an olive branch.  The races took place in the Mushroom Kingdom, the Koopa Kingdom, Rainbow Road and possibly others.  Famous tracks include [[Yoshi Valley]].  A short road, several bridges and minor signs mark the only manmade additions to the course.

===Lands Beyond the [[Warp Pipe]]===
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What started out as a personal competition between Mario and his friends at a party evolved into a full-scale adventure.  When Mario invited a few of his closest friends to a party, an argument erupted over which of them was the [[Superstar]] of the Mushroom World.  [[Toad (character)|Toad]] decided that it would best be resolved through a contest to solve the many problems of the world.  Several of these problems belonged to the Mushroom Kingdom.

===Mario Golf Tournament===
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After the success of the Mario Kart tournaments, a golf tournament was held under Mario's name shortly afterward.  Many famous people took part in the tournament, such as Mario, Peach, and Bowser, showing skill previously unpublicized.  In addition, many new golfers, such as [[Charlie]] and [[Maple]], rose to fame through the tourney.  By this point in time, the possibility of a sporting event calming Bowser's ambitions was unbelievable, although it would be a long time before the Koopa tried again.

===The New Land===
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Mario gathered his friends together to create a theme park for them to enjoy.  After viewing their work, the plumber named it [[Mario Land]], after himself.  Whether the others felt jealous or not, only Wario showed his feelings, destroying the front sign and replacing it with one that read "Wario Land."  The tranquility broke and a fight erupted over the name.  They were so absorbed by the argument that Bowser was able to pass by undetected and invade the land.

Witnessing this, Toad rushed towards the main gate and proposed that the gathering of heroes put aside their arguments and name the world after the one who defeated Bowser.  Utilizing the same competitive spirit they had to resolve the problems of the world previously, the group was able to drive Bowser out of the world, but not before Bowser had established a stronghold known was [[Bowser Land]].  Toad named the land after the hero or heroine who defeated Bowser.

===Mario Tennis Tournament===
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After peace returned to the Mushroom Kingdom, a celebratory tennis tournament was held, named after the kingdom's hero, Mario.  Many new and old faces attended the tournament.  Even Bowser dared to show his face.  However, he made it clear that his intentions were friendly.  Additionally, the tourney lead to a great friendship between Peach and [[Princess Daisy]], the princess of [[Sarasaland]].

===Koopa Siege on Star Haven===
[[Image:Bowser_Castle_PM.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Taking no chances, Bowser stole Princess Peach's Castle, complete with Princess Peach and many guests.]]
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After another period of general tranquility, Bowser developed a new scheme to fulfill his dreams.  Tired of his wishes being ignored by the seven [[Star Spirits]], the granters of wishes, Bowser attacked [[Star Haven]], where their source of power, the [[Star Rod]] was kept.  He stole the Star Rod and kidnapped the Star Spirits into cards.  After spreading the spirits to remote locations of the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser used his new, unlimited powers to transport his castle directly beneath Princess Peach’s Castle and elevated both into the upper reaches of the [[Mushroom World]].  Bowser thwarted Mario’s attempts to rescue Princess Peach by turning himself invincible, and nearly killed Mario in the process, sending him hurtling to the earth.

After many long fights with Bowser’s expansive force, Mario and a new group of allies were able to rescue all of the Star Spirits.  The spirits granted Mario their failsafe against the Star Rod’s power, the [[Star Beam]], which could temporarily end the effects of the rod.  However, [[Kammy Koopa]] was able to render this useless with a special machine that powered up Bowser during Mario and his partners' siege on the castles. With the help of [[Twink]], a [[Star Kid]], Princess Peach was able to send her power to Mario and the Star Spirits. As a result, Mario was granted the [[Peach Beam]] and used it to destroy Bowser’s castle, sending Bowser and Kammy to the ground below. Using the rod, the spirits replaced Princess Peach’s Castle in Toad Town and returned to Star Haven.



===Millenium Star===
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One [[Millennium Star]] is born every one thousand years, and this particular star landed in the Mushroom Kingdom.  Once there, the usual group of party-goers plus Daisy and [[Waluigi]] fought over it.  Eventually, the Millennium Star revealed itself to be a fake.  He had deceived them so that the true star could observe their true natures and accurately grant the title of Millennium Star to one of them.

==="Dr. Mario and the Cold Caper"===
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While it was widely known that Dr. Mario had contained the Viruses, he had not eradicated them.  When Wario decided to steal Dr. Mario's remaining samples, the kingdom was threatened by another potential infection.  Chasing down Wario, the doctor’s adventure proved involved and extensive.  Finally, he recaptured the vials and contained the virus once again.

===Mario Kart: Super Circuit Tournament===
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A longer, but less prominent tournament, Super Circuit tourney proved to be one of the most challenging.  Races took places in more exotic locations, such as [[Cheese Land]] and [[Ribbon Road]] among old favorites such as Bowser’s Castle.  This tournament also marked the last time Coins were used as a method of powering up karts and continued the use of [[Item Box|Item Boxes]] rather than [[? Panel]]s.  Additionally, the Super Mario Kart tourney’s race tracks were reused for five of the cups.

===King Boo Strikes===
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Luring Mario to a remote mansion filled with ghosts, [[King Boo]] kidnapped the plumber.  With Luigi off saving his brother, the fate of the kingdom was questionable.  Princess Peach was frantic as she feared for the worst.  With the help of [[Professor Elvin Gadd]], Luigi was able to undo the damage caused by [[King Boo's Gang]] and eventually corner King Boo.  However, the king counterattacked by sucking Luigi into a world beyond a painting of Bowser.  Much like the paintings that Bowser had placed in Peach's castle, the world beyond was of questionable integrity.  King Boo appeared to have possessed a fallen Bowser.  While Luigi and E. Gadd were able to trap King Boo and "Bowser" inside a painting, the true identity of "Bowser" remains unknown.  Some believed it to be a False Bowser while others believe that these events happen after the death of Bowser, an event which has not yet happened.  Mario was safely rescued and the pair returned to their home.  E. Gadd went on to benefit the kingdom with his inventions.

===The Birthday Celebration===
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For a group celebration of Peach and her closest friends' birthdays, the [[Party Cube]] came to Princess Peach’s Castle.  Decked out for a party, a band of hosts presented the group with many challenges.  After the party, the Party Cube flew away from the hosts and disappeared.

===Toadstool Tour===
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Another golfing tour, the Toadstool Tour's main difference from the original tour was its players' new abilities.  Now more advanced, the famous players were able to pull off even more advanced shots.  The downside to this change was that the lesser known golfers were pushed to the side.  The tour was made up of six different tournaments.

===Double Dash Tourney===
[[Image:Ss mkdd babies.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] made their racing debut.]]
{{main|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}
Following the Toadstool Tour, the Double Dash tournament made major changes to the classic formula set forth by its predecessors.  Participants were split into groups of two, with each group commanding one kart.  One participant drove the kart while the other used items.  While all of the famous racers competed, several people famous for other deeds joined the races.  These racers included Daisy, Waluigi, and [[Petey Piranha]] This tournament proved to be one of the most prominent of the Mario Kart tournaments, with fans easily filling multiple stadiums.

===Cackletta's Attack===
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About one year after the racing tournament, Princess Peach met with a Goodwill Ambassador from the Beanbean Kingdom at her castle.  Much to the kingdom's surprise, the meeting was really an extensive plot to steal Princess Peach's voice.  The perpetrator was an evil witch named [[Cackletta]] with whom the Beanbean Kingdom had been grappling with for years.  Luckily, this attack had been forseen by [[Prince Peasly]] of the Beanbean Kingdom.  He wasted no time in alerting Peach of the situation.  A [[Birdo]] agreed to disguise herself as the princess and stand in for her on the day of the attack.  The Birdo's voice was stolen by the witch and replaced with an explosive vocabulary.  Every time she spoke, the Birdo would cause explosions in the castle.  Bowser arrived shortly after the attack to kidnap Peach, but finding the disguised Birdo, he instead lended Mario and Luigi a hand in defeating Cackletta.  The trio set off for the Beanbean Kingdom.

Yet, Peach could not notify her heros of her true situation for security reasons.  As soon as she received word of Cackletta's death at the hands of the Mario Bros., she rushed out to greet them.  Almost immediately, she was kidnapped by [[Bowletta]], who was truly Bowser possessed by Cackletta's disembodied spirit.  After a long battle in the Beanbean Kingdom, the brothers were able to save the Peach and defeat Cackletta by destroying her spirit.  Bowser was saved in the process.

===Mini Mario Craze===
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Deciding to cash-in on his popular image, Mario created the [[Mario Toy Company]] and released its first product, the [[Mini Mario]].  This wind up toy proved to be phenomenally successful, with demand overwhelming supply.  As the company prepared a new shipment, [[Donkey Kong]] invaded the company factory and stole countless Mini Marios.  Mario ran after Donkey Kong and eventually reclaimed the entire shipment.

===The X-Nauts' Plot===
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Princess Peach and her faithful ward [[Toadsworth]] decided to make a visit to [[Rougeport]] while on vacation.  While the idea appeared dangerous, as long as Toadsworth kept an eye on Peach, she was safe from trouble from the thugs of the town.  However, when Peach sneaked away one day for a bit of freedom, she was snapped up by the [[X-Naut|X-Nauts]].  Word on the street was that Peach had found the [[Magical Map]], an object the aliens had long sought.  Luckily, Peach had previously sent the map to [[Mario]], requesting that he come and help her look for the treasure marked.

When Mario arrived in Rougeport, he discovered what happened to the princess from various eye-witnesses.  With the map and the help of [[Goombella]] and [[Professor Frankly]], Mario discovered the [[Thousand-Year Door]] and realized that to find Princess Peach, he would need to track seven keys to the door.  These keys, the [[Crystal Stars]], were the treasures of the Magical Map.  After many adventures and gaining new partners, Mario learned the full story of the X-Nauts.  [[Sir Grodus]], their leader, had long planned to unlock the Thousand-Year and use the "cataclysm" locked inside to take over the world.  Still, this did not explain why they continued to hold Peach after questioning.  Tricking Mario into opening the door, Sir Grodus reached the cataclysm moments before the plumber and his friends.  The cataclysm that had been sealed away by the Crystal Shards was in actuality an apocalyptic [[demon]] known as the [[Shadow Queen]].  She returned to her former self by possessing Princess Peach, and proceeded to wreak havoc upon the scene.  Defeating Grodus, she turned her anger to Mario and the rest of the world.  Mario was able to defeat her after the Crystal Stars gathered positive energy from their hidden locations and returning it to the scene.  The light that resulted freed Peach from her prison momentarily, and she charged up Mario and his partners with her remaining power.

After these events, Rougeport and its surrounding areas remained the roughest part of the Mushroom Kingdom.  Yet, some peace had returned to the area, and hope had returned.

==Government==
The Mushroom Kingdom is a monarchy ruled by the [[Toadstool]] family. Currently, the ruler in power is [[Princess Peach Toadstool]].  While [[King Toadstool|King Toadstool's]] exact role in the government has never been confirmed, he ceased to rule after Bowser's first direct attack on the kingdom.  Yet, the fact that Princess Peach is not the queen may indicate that he still has political presence.

The [[Chancellor|Mushroom Chancellor]] remains in office for many years, allowing the royals to call on him for advice.  In addition to his duties as advisor, the Chancellor may temporarily rule when the royal in power is to be away for an extended period of time.  Princess Peach also employs many guards and attendants.

The kingdom's capital is [[Toad Town]]. Here, Princess Peach resides in a castle that is commonly referred to as [[Princess Peach's Castle]].  From here, Princess Peach takes care of her political duties, such as speaking with foreign ambassadors and holding parties.  This building doubles as  The castle interior and exterior have changed over time to reflect current needs.

Princess Peach keeps a hoard of [[Toad (species)|Toads]] guards at her castle, but there is no evidence of an extensive military controlled by the Toadstools.  During the Shroob Invasion, the Toadstools kept an extensive military, but it was quickly wiped out.  Whether this organization has resumed is unknown.  However, Mario, Luigi, and many other heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom have fought to save it and its princess countless times before.  The Mario Bros. show no signs of stopping this trend.  Currently, Princess Peach staffs and supports [[Toad Houses]] in major towns near Toad Town.

==Demographics==
The Mushroom Kingdom's population is very vast, consisting of hundreds of species. Most prevalent are Toads, [[Koopa Troopa|Koopas]], [[Goomba|Goombas]], [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], and [[Boo|Boos]]. Even though Princess Peach is [[human]], there are very few humans living in the Mushroom Kingdom.

While racism is not much of a problem in the kingdom, species tend to segregate themselves into different areas. For example, Toad Town's population is almost entirely made up of Toads, while [[Shiver City]] is inhabited by many [[Bumpty|Bumpties]].

==Currency==
[[Image:Coin.jpg|thumb|150px|right|The current design of the Mushroom Coin.]]
''Main article: [[Coin]]''

The Mushroom Kingdom primarily uses [[Coin|Coins]] for tender, referred to as Mushroom Coins in the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Coming in three varieties, [[Coin|Gold Coin]], [[Red Coin]], and [[Blue Coin]], Coins are often found scattered throughout the Kingdom for unknown reasons. The coin has undergone several changes throughout the years; the three most famous Coin designs are the the blank design, the star design, the and the most recent "1" design.

Compared to [[Beanbean Coin|Beanbean Coins]] from the Beanbean Kingdom, Coins are of little worth (their exact comparative worth is constantly fluctuating). It is unknown if this signifies a good economy in Beanbean or a bad one in the Mushroom Kingdom. It could also simply mean that the Mushroom Kingdom uses very small units of measurement compared to the Beanbean Kingdom in terms of currency.

Additionally, the [[Gold Bar|gold]] system featured in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' may additionally be used in the Mushroom Kingdom, although it is unconfirmed.

==Towns and Castles==
*[[Toad Town]] (Capital City) 
**[[Princess Peach's Castle]] (the princess' castle)
*[[Mario's Pad]] (Mario and Luigi's house)
*[[Goomba Village]] (A small village populated by one Goomba family)
*[[Koopa Village]] (A village of Koopa Troopas)
**[[Koopa Bros. Fortress]] (The Koopa Bros. hideout)
*[[Dry Dry Outpost]] (A small desert town home to [[Dryites]])
**[[Dry Dry Ruins]] (The ancient home of the [[Nomadimouse|Nomadimice]])
*[[Forever Forest]] (A spooky forest guarded by an [[Farley|old spirit]])
**[[Boo's Mansion]] (One of many ghost houses found in the world)
*[[Gusty Gulch]] (The path to Tubba Blubba's Castle; includes a village home to Boos)
**[[Tubba Blubba's Castle]] (A castle filled with Clubbas and their master, Tubba Blubba)
*[[Lavalava Island]] (An island with a volcano and a village full of [[Yoshi]]s and [[Raven|Ravens]])
*[[Flower Fields]] (Flowers and fauna grow here; home to the [[Bub-ulb|Bub-ulbs]])
*[[Shiver City]] (A city full of Bumpties)
*[[Starborn Valley]] (Stars are born here)
*[[Crystal Palace]] (An intricate maze of mirrors and statues)
*[[Hollijolli Village]] (A jolly little town until the [[Shroob]]s invaded)
*[[Mushroom City]] (A giant city with many buildings) 
**[[Mushroom Bridge]] (A bridge near Mushroom City)

==Species of the Mushroom Kingdom==

*[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
*[[Human]]
*[[Koopa Troopa]]
*[[Goomba]]
*[[Boo]]
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]
*[[Bumpty]]
*[[Shy Guy]]
*[[Bob-omb]]
*[[Raven]]
*[[Little Mouser]]
*[[Mii]]

==Protectors of the Mushroom Kingdom==
*[[Mario]]
*[[Luigi]]
*[[Princess Peach]]
*[[Toad (character)|Toad]]
*[[Toadsworth]]
*[[Yoshi (character)|Yoshi]]
*[[Twink]]
*[[Mallow]]
*[[Goombario]]
*[[Kooper]]
*[[Bombette]]
*[[Parakarry]]
*[[Bow]]
*[[Watt]]
*[[Sushie]]
*[[Lakilester]]
*[[Star Spirits]]
**[[Eldstar]]
**[[Mamar]]
**[[Skolar]]
**[[Muskular]]
**[[Misstar]]
**[[Klevar]]
**[[Kalmar]]
*[[Wise Wisterwood]]

== Appearances in Other Media ==

In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom, most commonly referred to as the "Mushroom Land", was a central plot point in the show; the Mushroom Kingdom was apparently under the influence of King Koopa in the show, and Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Toadstool spent the bulk of the series' episodes searching for someone or something that could free it from his grasp. King Koopa's hold on the Mushroom Kingdom was relinquished in one the last episodes of the show, "[[Flatbush Koopa]]".

''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' seemed to have combined both the Mushroom Kingdom and [[Grass Land]] into one location; in ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]'', which took place in [[Dinosaur Land]] (renamed "Dinosaur World") the Mushroom Kingdom was only mentioned in the shows last episode, "[[Mama Luigi]]", which revealed King Koopa and his armies were successfully driven from it and the surrounding areas.

== Trivia ==

* The Mushroom Kingdom is almost always referred to with the word "the" in front of its name, although ''Super Mario RPG'' constantly referred to it simply as "Mushroom Kingdom" due to the fact that it was merely a small town area in that game.

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-{{quote|Mushroom Kingdom - Most Famous of All Kingdoms|In-game brochure|[[Super Mario Odyssey]]}}
-The '''Mushroom Kingdom''' is the primary setting of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, first appearing in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Its appearance varies from game to game, often coinciding with the genre. However, common characteristics of the kingdom that are shared across games are its tall, round hills, presence of floating objects such as [[? Block]]s and [[coin]]s, [[Warp Pipe]]s, striped grasslands, and layered dirt. The kingdom is ruled by [[Princess Peach]] and the primary inhabitants are [[Toad (species)|Toads]].
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-[[File:SMB Super Mushroom Screenshot.png|thumb|right|220px|[[Mario]] in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]]]]
-In the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games, the Mushroom Kingdom is portrayed as a large country with many landscapes such as [[level#List of level themes|grassy plains, deserts, beaches, jungles, snowy tundras, mountains, cloudy areas, and volcanoes]].
-;Recurring landmarks
-*[[Peach's Castle]] - The capital building of the Mushroom Kingdom
-*[[Toad Town]] - The capital city of the Mushroom Kingdom
-*[[Mario Bros.' House]] - Mario and Luigi's house
-*[[Toad House]]
-====''Super Mario Bros.''====
+The '''Mushroom Kingdom''' is the one of the largest kingdoms on [[Mushroom World]]. Under the rule of [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach Toadstool]], the kingdom has enjoyed and endured both a peaceful and traumatic existence. The former is largely attributed to Peach's ability to rule and the general good-natured feeling that permeates Mushroom Kingdom society.  The latter is largely attributed to the [[Koopa Troop]], a group of turtles who reign over the badlands known as the [[Dark Land]], and their leader, [[Bowser]]. The Mushroom Kingdom shares a border with the [[Beanbean Kingdom]].
-In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Bowser invades the Mushroom Kingdom, transforms its inhabitants into various objects, and kidnaps [[Princess Peach]] in order to prevent her from reversing his spell. Mario or Luigi go to rescue her. There are 8 [[World]]s in the Mushroom Kingdom:
-<gallery>
-SMBDX World 1.png|[[World 1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1]]
-SMBDX World 2.png|[[World 2 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 2]]
-SMBDX World 3.png|[[World 3 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 3]]
-SMBDX World 4.png|[[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 4]]
-SMBDX World 5.png|[[World 5 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 5]]
-SMBDX World 6.png|[[World 6 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 6]]
-SMBDX World 7.png|[[World 7 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 7]]
-SMBDX World 8.png|[[World 8 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 8]]
-</gallery>
-====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
+==History==
-[[File:SMA4 Intro 4.png|thumb|right|220px|Peach's Castle in the introduction of ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'']]
+===Shroob Invasion===
-According to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''{{'}}s instruction booklet, the Mushroom Kingdom serves as the entrance to the [[Mushroom World]], where the main game takes place. ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' includes an opening cutscene that shows the interior of Peach's Castle.
+[[Image:Partners01.GIF|thumb|left|150px|Princess Peach arrives from the future, as told to the [[Mario Bros.]] by [[Toadiko]].]]
+{{main|Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time}}
+Years ago, the Mushroom Kingdom was invaded and conquered by a race of aliens known as the [[Shroob]]s. Growing tired of life on the toxic, barren [[Planet Shroob]], they discovered the Mushroom Kingdom, and set out to conquer it using their expansive military.
-====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''====
+One of the first targets was [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. The Shroobs began to set base there after a brief encounter with the future Princess Peach, who had traveled back in time via a [[Time Machine]]. The princess trapped the [[Elder Princess Shroob]] inside the [[Cobalt Star]], which powered the machine. Peach then destroyed the artifact and spread the [[Cobalt Shards|Cobalt Star Shards]] throughout the kingdom. The rest of the invasion and the search for the Shards was carried out by [[Princess Shroob]], the elder's younger sister.
-The Mushroom Kingdom is mentioned in the instruction booklet for ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which states that Mario and Luigi left for a vacation at [[Dinosaur Land]], the game's main setting, after saving the Mushroom World in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. The opening cutscene ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' shows Mario and co. arriving at Dinosaur Land from the Mushroom Kingdom via hot air balloon.
-====''Super Mario 64''====
+As the Shroob invasion spread, the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom fled, leaving entire towns, such as Toad Town, nearly desolate. A number of unfortunate Toads were captured and brought to [[Toadwood Forest]], where their [[vim]] was sucked out of them to create fuel for the Shroobs' war fleet of [[Shroob UFO]]s.
-[[File:SM64 globe artwork.png|thumb|right|220px|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'']]
-In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', the locations were created by Bowser using the stolen [[Power Star]]s and can be accessed through [[Painting|paintings]] hung on the walls of Peach's Castle. The locations are as follows:
-*[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
-*[[Whomp's Fortress]]
-*[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
-*[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]
-*[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
-*[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
-*[[Lethal Lava Land]]
-*[[Shifting Sand Land]]
-*[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
-*[[Snowman's Land]]
-*[[Wet-Dry World]]
-*[[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
-*[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
-*[[Tick Tock Clock]]
-*[[Rainbow Ride]]
-====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
+The Mushroom Kingdom was saved by Mario and Luigi, then [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]], and their future selves. During the storm of [[Shroob Castle]], previously known as Princess Peach's Castle, the younger Princess Shroob was defeated. The Elder Princess Shroob escaped from the Cobalt Star as a result of the reunion of the Shards, was defeated, and then was taken to the future in the form of a purple [[Mushroom]]. A stream of baby tears came through the [[Time Holes]] from the future and destroyed the [[Shroobified|handywork of the Shroobs]]. Whether the Shroobs themselves were killed or escaped is unknown.
-The Mushroom Kingdom makes no appearance in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', although it is mentioned in the game's instruction booklet as a distant location from the [[Isle Delfino]], the game's main setting. This is evident by the fact Mario and company take an airplane to the island.
-====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
+===Koopa Kingdom Attack===
-[[File:Castle investigate.png|thumb|right|220px|The Mushroom Kingdom in the introduction of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'']]
+[[image:Smblevel.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Mario advances towards one of the castles.]]
-In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom is the main location of the game, and has 8 worlds to traverse. Some world themes take inspiration from previous Mario series games, while others are completely new on their own.
+{{main|Super Mario Bros.}}
-<gallery>
+Many years after the Shroob invasion, King Bowser led his first devastating attack against the Mushroom Kingdom. Using dark Koopa magic, Bowser transformed many of the kingdom's citizens into [[block|blocks]], [[mushroom]]s, and other objects. However, when Bowser discovered that Princess Peach had the power to undo his curse on the citizens, he captured her and seven of her closest [[Mushroom Retainer|Mushroom Retainers]], imprisoning them in eight castles scattered across the kingdom.
-NSMB WorldOne.jpg|World 1 - [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Grassland world]]
-NSMB WorldTwo.jpg|World 2 - [[World 2 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Desert world]]
-NSMB WorldThree.jpg|World 3 - [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Island/Ocean world]]
-NSMB WorldFour.jpg|World 4 - [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Forest world]]
-NSMB WorldFive.jpg|World 5 - [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Ice world]]
-NSMB WorldSix.jpg|World 6 - [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Rock world]]
-NSMB WorldSeven.jpg|World 7 - [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Sky world]]
-NSMB WorldEight.jpg|World 8 - [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros.)|Haunted/Volcano world]]
-</gallery>
-====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
+Mario and Luigi soon heard of the Mushroom Kingdom's plight. Quickly, they came to the kingdom and began to fight back on behalf of the incapacitated citizens. They traveled to each of the castles, finding a [[False Bowser]] guarding each, and that "the Princess is in another castle," as the Mushroom Retainers they rescued repeatedly told them. Finally, in the eighth castle, they defeated Bowser and rescued the Princess. Bowser and his army fled from the Mushroom Kingdom.
-[[File:SMG Prolog2.png|thumb|right|220px|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'']]
-In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom appears at the beginning during the Star Festival before being attacked by Bowser, who abducts Peach, along with her castle. It appears again in [[Grand Finale Galaxy]] and its only mission, [[The Star Festival]].
-{{br}}
-====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
+===Bowser's Second Attempt===
-[[File:Peach's Castle NSMBW.png|thumb|right|220px|[[Peach's Castle]] in the opening cutscene of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'']]
+{{main|Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels}}
-''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' retains the Mushroom Kingdom as the game's main location, and shares the same world themes as the previous game.
+Wasting no time after his defeat, Bowser again invaded and conquered the Mushroom Kingdom using dark Koopa magic.  He also kidnapped Princess Peach and hid her deep inside one of his castles. While many of his troops employed similar tactics as before, several new strategies were used. Some [[Blooper|Bloobers]] were instructed to fly in the sky and the [[Piranha Plant|Piranha Plants]] spent hardly anytime hiding in their Warp Pipes.  [[Poison Mushroom|Poison Mushrooms]] were used as well. However, against all odds, Mario and Luigi were able to rescue the Princess once more.
-<gallery>
-NSMBW World 1 Map.png|World 1 - [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Princess Peach's Kingdom]]
-NSMBW World 2 Map.png|World 2 - [[World 2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Desert World]]
-NSMBW World 3 Map.png|World 3 - [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Frozen World]]
-NSMBW World 4 Map.png|World 4 - [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Water World]]
-NSMBW World 5 Map.png|World 5 - [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Jungle World]]
-NSMBW World 6 Map.png|World 6 - [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Rock World]]
-NSMBW World 7 Map.png|World 7 - [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Cloud World]]
-NSMBW World 8 Map.png|World 8 - [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|Bowser's World]]
-</gallery>
-====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
+===Mushroom World Invasion===
-[[File:SMG2 Prologue.png|thumb|right|220px|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'']]
+{{main|Super Mario Bros. 3}}
-In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom appears at the beginning; however, it [[Unrevisitable area|can only be visited once]]. It serves as the first area of the game and is where Mario meets [[Baby Luma]] and discovers Bowser's new plan to rule the universe.
+[[Image:SMA4_airship.jpg|thumb|Right|Mario on one of the Koopaling's many [[Airships]].]]
-{{br}}
+Bowser's next attack on the Mushroom Kingdom was part of a much larger scheme.  With the help of the [[Koopalings]], the Koopa Troop's power spread throughout the seven kingdoms of the [[Mushroom World]].  Luring Mario and Luigi away from the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser was able to again kidnap the Princess and take her to his home in [[Dark Land]]. The plumbers were able to save her from her fate once more and defeat the Koopa King, saving the Mushroom World from his reign.
-====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
+=== Viral Infestation ===
-[[File:SM3DL Prolog2.png|thumb|right|220px|[[Mario]] and the [[Toad (species)|Toads]] in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'']]
+{{main|Dr. Mario (game)}}
-The Mushroom Kingdom returns in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', and comes with more unique level and world themes unlike the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' series. Peach's Castle is seen at the beginning and end of the game, as well as in the background of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 1-1]].
+Just when the kingdom’s problems seemed to be over, an epidemic broke out among its citizens.  The microscopic [[virus|viruses]] were responsible for the infection.  In response, Mario assumed the title [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and worked to develop a cure: the [[Megavitamin]].  While the process was effective, it was slow.  Dr. Mario needed to place viruses in vials before dropping the proper Megavitamin on each virus, a very painstaking process.  However, his efforts were fruitful, and the Mushroom Kingdom regained its good health.
-<gallery>
-World1 SM3DL.png|World 1 - [[World 1 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Grassland world]]
-World 2 - 3D Land.png|World 2 - [[World 2 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Yellow plains world]]
-World3 SM3DL.png|World 3 - [[World 3 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Pale blue meadow]]
-W4 SM3DL.png|World 4 - [[World 4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Mushroom forest world]]
-World5 SM3DL.png|World 5 - [[World 5 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Canyon and mountain world]]
-World6 SM3DL.png|World 6 - [[World 6 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Cloud world]]
-World7 SM3DL.png|World 7 - [[World 7 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Dark forest world]]
-World8 SM3DL.png|World 8 - [[World 8 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Volcano world]]
-</gallery>
-====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
+===Super Mario Kart Tournament===
-''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' still takes place in the Mushroom Kingdom and has fewer worlds than previous games; however, some world themes are merged to accommodate.
+{{main|Super Mario Kart}}
-<gallery>
+Named after the Mario, the first Mario Kart races were not witnessed by many citizens firsthand.  However, it served to popularize the karting sport.  Later tournaments proved immensely popular.  Following Bowser’s kidnapping of Princess Peach in Dinosaur Land, the tournament doubled as an act of diplomacy as Bowser was allowed to race.  The races took place in [[Dinosaur Land]], the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser’s Castle, [[Rainbow Road]] and possibly other locations.
-NSMB2 World1.png|World 1 - [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|Grassland world]]
-Nsmb2w2.png|World 2 - [[World 2 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|Desert world]]
-World 3 NSMB2.png|World 3 - [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|Beach/forest world]]
-World4NSMB2.png|World 4 - [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|Snow world]]
-World5 NSMB2.png|World 5 - [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|Sky/mountain world]]
-NSMB2-W6.png|World 6 - [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|Volcano world]]
-</gallery>
-====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
+===Smithy Gang Attack===
-Unlike previous installments in the ''[[New Super Mario Bros. (disambiguation)|New Super Mario Bros.]]'' series, in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and its [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|port]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]], the worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom have names:
+[[Image:Smrpg mushroomkingdom.gif|thumb|left|The Mushroom Kingdom as portrayed on the world map.]]
-<gallery>
+{{main|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
-NSMBU Acorn Plains Map.png|World 1 - [[Acorn Plains]]
+Shortly after the races, Bowser again kidnapped Princess Peach.  By change, the [[Smithy Gang]], a vicious group of mechanical villains from another dimension, warped the giant sword, [[Exor]], into the Mushroom Kingdom's dimension shortly afterwards.  Landing in [[Bowser's Keep]] where the princess was kept, they inadvertently saved the princess.  However, she could not easily return to the Mushroom Kingdom, and was cut off. In this state, the Mushroom [[Chancellor]] took temporary control as Mario began a counter-attack. The mechanical monster [[Mack]] conquered the Mushroom Kingdom, but Mario, with [[Mallow]]'s help, was able to liberate the kingdom. Mario and Mallow eventually joined up with [[Geno]], Princess Toadstool, and Bowser. This party traveled across the planet, liberating other countries, and reclaiming the scattered [[Star Piece|Star Pieces]]. Eventually, Mario and his comrades gained access to the futuristic [[Factory]] located in a different dimension.  They stormed the factory and cornered [[Smithy]], the leader of the gang.  After destroying Smithy and returning to the Mushroom World, Mario and friends saw Exor dissolved into nothingness, breaking the link between the two dimensions and leaving the Mushroom Kingdom safe from future attacks by the gang.
-Layer Cake Desert.png|World 2 - [[Layer-Cake Desert]]
-NSMBU Sparkling Waters World Map Screenshot.png|World 3 - [[Sparkling Waters]]
-NSMBU Frosted Glacier Map.png|World 4 - [[Frosted Glacier]]
-NSMBU Soda Jungle Main Map.png|World 5 - [[Soda Jungle]]
-NSMBU Rock-Candy Mines World Map Screenshot.png|World 6 - [[Rock-Candy Mines]]
-Meringue Clouds.png|World 7 - [[Meringue Clouds]]
-</gallery>
-====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
+===Assault on Peach's Castle===
-[[File:Bowser'sFuryPrologue.png|thumb|right|220px|Mario finding a trail of [[goop]] at Peach's Castle in the prologue of ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'']]
+[[Image:Princess_Peach's_Castle_Super_Mario_64.JPG|thumb|250px|right|As seen in [[Lakitu|Lakitu's]] recording of the events, Princess Peach's Castle looked normal from the outside.]]
-In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom appears at the beginning of the games. In the former game, Mario and friends return to the Mushroom Kingdom at the end of the credits.
+{{main|Super Mario 64}}
+After helping Mario and Princess Toadstool save the Mushroom Kingdom from Smithy’s gang, and racing in the first Mario Kart tourney, it was unclear as to what Bowser’s intentions would be in the not-too-distant future. However, this period of hope was ended when the Koopa Troop directly invaded Princess Peach's Castle, isolating it from the rest of the kingdom. Once inside, the Koopas began an elaborate plan to ensure their success. Utilizing the Power Stars that provided energy to the castle, Bowser powered up his troops and entrusted the Stars to them. Each Star was hidden in an awkward location or in the hands of a boss. The majority of the Power Stars were hidden in worlds accessible through special paintings found in the castle.  Trapped inside the castle's walls, Peach and the [[Toad (species)|Toads]] could not send news of the attack to the outside world, but by coincidence Princess Peach had sent Mario an invitation to the castle that very same day. With the help of several Toads and hints left by Princess Peach, Mario obtained all 120 Power Stars and rescued Princess Peach.
-====''Super Mario Run''====
+===Mario Kart 64 Tournament===
-[[File:A Kingdom Past SMR.png|thumb|A Kingdom Past in ''Super Mario Run'']]
+{{main|Mario Kart 64}}
-''[[Super Mario Run]]'' prominently features the Mushroom Kingdom as game's main menu and as the focus of the Kingdom Builder mode.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Smart-device-games/Super-Mario-Run-1140496.html?srsltid=AfmBOorXEkY8qWYL-dVIDY6QQpDnpi-1buWZL8NTZZF3UmQeVpnCgaf7 Super Mario Run description from Nintendo's UK and Ireland website. Accessed Sep 4, 2024]</ref> The game usually refers to the Mushroom Kingdom with the phrase '''your kingdom''', or sometimes '''the kingdom'''.<ref>{{cite|quote=What is the kingdom? It's a kingdom that was destroyed by Bowser when he kidnapped Princess Peach. You can rebuild the kingdom by building structures with the help of the Toads that join after victories in Toad Rally.|author=|title=Help and Inquiries|url=https://support.supermariorun.com/en-US/faq|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=October 13, 2024}}</ref> When Bowser kidnaps Peach in this game, he also destroys all of the buildings and scatters all of the Toads. Peach's Castle is wrecked, and is replaced by a tent. Some [[Thwomp]]s were left in the area.
+As evidenced by the crowds that gathered in the arena-based racetracks, the second Mario Kart Tournament proved much more popular.  Following Bowser’s first assault on Princess Peach’s Castle and Mario’s conflicts with [[Wario]], it again served as an olive branch.  The races took place in the Mushroom Kingdom, the Koopa Kingdom, Rainbow Road and possibly others.  Famous tracks include [[Yoshi Valley]].  A short road, several bridges and minor signs mark the only manmade additions to the course.
-When loaded, the game opens on an area with Peach's Tent, a replacement version of Peach's Castle. Below it is a cobblestone crossroad marked with Peach's emblem. Two Toads operate menus: one for the notifications menu and a [[Jammin' Toad|Toad wearing headphones]] for the menu governing playing music from the device's library. A [[Gift Box]] contains items granted through events. This area is bordered on the north and east by forests and hills, and on the west and south by water. A passage to the east is blocked off by a lake.
+===Lands Beyond the [[Warp Pipe]]===
+{{main|Mario Party}}
+What started out as a personal competition between Mario and his friends at a party evolved into a full-scale adventure.  When Mario invited a few of his closest friends to a party, an argument erupted over which of them was the [[Superstar]] of the Mushroom World.  [[Toad (character)|Toad]] decided that it would best be resolved through a contest to solve the many problems of the world.  Several of these problems belonged to the Mushroom Kingdom.
-In Kingdom Builder, the player can purchase and place [[List of Kingdom Builder items in Super Mario Run|buildings and decorations]] to create a custom version of the Mushroom Kingdom. Thwomps act as obstacles that restrict building placement, but the player can earn [[Hammer]]s to remove them.
+===Mario Golf Tournament===
+{{main|Mario Golf}}
+After the success of the Mario Kart tournaments, a golf tournament was held under Mario's name shortly afterward.  Many famous people took part in the tournament, such as Mario, Peach, and Bowser, showing skill previously unpublicized.  In addition, many new golfers, such as [[Charlie]] and [[Maple]], rose to fame through the tourney.  By this point in time, the possibility of a sporting event calming Bowser's ambitions was unbelievable, although it would be a long time before the Koopa tried again.
-In order to bring Toads back to the Mushroom Kingdom, players play the Toad Rally mode.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aivv_RNoM3s Apple Special Event, Apple. Sep 7, 2016. Reposted by Nintendo Wire as Super Mario Run iOS Announcement {{!}} Feat. Shigeru Miyamoto and Bill Trinen. Accessed Sep 4, 2024]</ref> With more Toads of each color, the player can purchase more kinds of buildings, including five Rainbow Bridges that each add an adjacent area to the kingdom. Acquiring Toads also gradually rebuilds Peach's Castle.
+===The New Land===
+{{main|Mario Party 2}}
+Mario gathered his friends together to create a theme park for them to enjoy.  After viewing their work, the plumber named it [[Mario Land]], after himself.  Whether the others felt jealous or not, only Wario showed his feelings, destroying the front sign and replacing it with one that read "Wario Land."  The tranquility broke and a fight erupted over the name.  They were so absorbed by the argument that Bowser was able to pass by undetected and invade the land.
-The Rainbow Bridges extend the kingdom in each direction. East and southeast of the castle is more of the same landmass.  West and southwest are two different landmasses located across the water. South is a set of seven islands in the water. One of these islands is large and has multiple places to position buildings, while another has a single place for a building.
+Witnessing this, Toad rushed towards the main gate and proposed that the gathering of heroes put aside their arguments and name the world after the one who defeated Bowser.  Utilizing the same competitive spirit they had to resolve the problems of the world previously, the group was able to drive Bowser out of the world, but not before Bowser had established a stronghold known was [[Bowser Land]].  Toad named the land after the hero or heroine who defeated Bowser.
-If Peach's Tent or Peach's Castle is tapped, the player can look at a framed photo of the kingdom's initial state, titled '''A Kingdom Past'''. There are zoning laws that prevent too many Toads from staying in the Mushroom Kingdom at the same time.<ref>{{cite|quote=Due to strict zoning rules, there is a limit to how many Toads can live in your kingdom at a time. If you win a Toad Rally after you've reached the maximum number of Toads, some old Toads will leave so that the new ones can move in. How nice!|author=|title=Help and Inquiries|url=https://support.supermariorun.com/en-US/faq|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=October 13, 2024}}</ref>
+===Mario Tennis Tournament===
+{{main|Mario Tennis}}
+After peace returned to the Mushroom Kingdom, a celebratory tennis tournament was held, named after the kingdom's hero, Mario.  Many new and old faces attended the tournament.  Even Bowser dared to show his face.  However, he made it clear that his intentions were friendly.  Additionally, the tourney lead to a great friendship between Peach and [[Princess Daisy]], the princess of [[Sarasaland]].
-====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
+===Koopa Siege on Star Haven===
-[[File:Super Mario Odyssey Mushroom Kingdom.png|thumb|right|220px|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'']]
+[[Image:Bowser_Castle_PM.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Taking no chances, Bowser stole Princess Peach's Castle, complete with Princess Peach and many guests.]]
-{{main|Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)}}
+{{main|Paper Mario}}
-The Mushroom Kingdom appears as a mushroom-shaped island in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It appears in the opening cutscene, where Mario, Peach and Bowser are above Peach's Castle, and is unlocked as a Kingdom after completing the main story of the game.
+After another period of general tranquility, Bowser developed a new scheme to fulfill his dreams.  Tired of his wishes being ignored by the seven [[Star Spirits]], the granters of wishes, Bowser attacked [[Star Haven]], where their source of power, the [[Star Rod]] was kept.  He stole the Star Rod and kidnapped the Star Spirits into cards.  After spreading the spirits to remote locations of the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser used his new, unlimited powers to transport his castle directly beneath Princess Peach’s Castle and elevated both into the upper reaches of the [[Mushroom World]].  Bowser thwarted Mario’s attempts to rescue Princess Peach by turning himself invincible, and nearly killed Mario in the process, sending him hurtling to the earth.
-{{br}}
-====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
+After many long fights with Bowser’s expansive force, Mario and a new group of allies were able to rescue all of the Star Spirits.  The spirits granted Mario their failsafe against the Star Rod’s power, the [[Star Beam]], which could temporarily end the effects of the rod.  However, [[Kammy Koopa]] was able to render this useless with a special machine that powered up Bowser during Mario and his partners' siege on the castles. With the help of [[Twink]], a [[Star Kid]], Princess Peach was able to send her power to Mario and the Star Spirits. As a result, Mario was granted the [[Peach Beam]] and used it to destroy Bowser’s castle, sending Bowser and Kammy to the ground below. Using the rod, the spirits replaced Princess Peach’s Castle in Toad Town and returned to Star Haven.
-[[File:BackgroundSMBWcastle.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The Mushroom Kingdom can be seen briefly at the beginning of ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''.]]
-The Mushroom Kingdom is not the setting for ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''; instead, the game takes place in the neighboring [[Flower Kingdom]]. However, in the game's opening sequence and [[Welcome to the Flower Kingdom!|first level]], the Mushroom Kingdom is briefly visible in the background.
-{{br}}
-===DIC cartoons===
-[[File:TSMBSS Mushroom Kingdom.jpg|thumb|Mushroomland in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''.]]
-====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
-In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom, most commonly referred to as "'''Mushroomland'''," is a central plot point in the show; Mushroomland is apparently under the influence of King Koopa in the show. Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Toadstool spend the bulk of the series' episodes searching for someone or something that could free it from his grasp. Many regions of the Mushroom Kingdom in the series are inspired by locations from movies, fairy tales, books, and real-life.
-;Regions
-*[[Wild West]]
-**[[Sudden Death Valley]]
-*[[River World]]
-*[[Linguini Empire]]
-*[[Amazon Jungle]]
-*[[Snow World]]
-*[[Car Land]]
-**[[Grand Koopa Canyon]]
-*[[Mythis]]
-*[[Turtlevania]]
-*[[Pirate World]]
-**[[Pirate Waters]]
-*[[Victoria]]
-*[[Pastaland]]
-*[[Swiss Cheese Alps]]
-*[[Spy Land]]
-*[[Land of Romance]]
-*[[Lava Land]]
-**[[Waki-Waki]]
-*[[Sharewood Forest]]
-**[[Sharewood Village]]
-*[[Oceanworld]]
-**[[Happy Harbor]]
-*[[Sayonara]]
-*[[Crime Land]]
-*[[El Desertland]]
-*[[Rap Land]]
-*[[Pyramid Land]]
-*[[Thirteen Mushroom Colonies]]
-*[[Caveman Land]]
-*[[Jungleland]]
-*[[Winterland]]
-*[[Trouter Bay]]
-*[[Aqua Land]]
-*[[Down Under Land]]
-;Surrounding areas
-*[[Land of Ice]]
-*[[Cramalot]]
-*[[Rotundaland]]
-*[[Desert Kingdom]]
-*[[Kingdom of Youth]]
-*[[Shamrock Kingdom]]
-*[[Robo Land]]
-====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
-[[File:GrassLandCartoon.jpg|thumb|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]
-In ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the kingdom, though taking the place of [[Grass Land]], is more like its game counterpart and is in a more peaceful state than in the previous series.
-;Landmarks
-*[[Toad House|Toad's house]]
-*[[Mushroom Kingdom Orphanage]]
-*[[Mushroom Land Central Library]]
-*[[Mushroom Kingdom Treasury]]
-*[[First Mushroom Bank]]
-====''Super Mario World''====
+===Millenium Star===
-In ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'', the kingdom is mentioned in the episode "[[Mama Luigi]]."
+{{main|Mario Party 3}}
+One [[Millennium Star]] is born every one thousand years, and this particular star landed in the Mushroom Kingdom.  Once there, the usual group of party-goers plus Daisy and [[Waluigi]] fought over it.  Eventually, the Millennium Star revealed itself to be a fake.  He had deceived them so that the true star could observe their true natures and accurately grant the title of Millennium Star to one of them.
-===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
+==="Dr. Mario and the Cold Caper"===
-''[[Leaping Lizards]]'' describes the Mushroom Kingdom as being deep under the surface of the Earth, which is used as an explanation for how Mario and Luigi can reach the Kingdom through a series of pipes in [[Brooklyn]].<ref>{{cite|quote='Look out below!' Luigi yells. He dives head first into the Central Pipe that sticks up from the floor of the Mario Bros. plumbing workshop. Tumbling through steamy darkness, he passes dripping faucets, hissing valves and the glowing red eyes of wayward alligators. In minutes, he plunges from the Brooklyn plumbing shop to the Mushroom Kingdom, deep below the surface of the Earth.|author=Bosco, Clyde|date=January 1, 1991|title=''[[Leaping Lizards]]''|publisher=Mammoth|page=1}}</ref>
+{{main|Dr. Mario 64}}
+While it was widely known that Dr. Mario had contained the Viruses, he had not eradicated them.  When Wario decided to steal Dr. Mario's remaining samples, the kingdom was threatened by another potential infection.  Chasing down Wario, the doctor’s adventure proved involved and extensive.  Finally, he recaptured the vials and contained the virus once again.
-===''Hotel Mario''===
+===Mario Kart: Super Circuit Tournament===
-The Mushroom Kingdom appears in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'', where [[Bowser]] and the [[Koopalings]] have dominated the kingdom by turning it into a location that the game takes place in: '''Klub Koopa Resort''' (stylized as '''Klub Koopa Re<s>z</s>sort'''). There are seven hotels within Klub Koopa Resort.
+{{main|Mario Kart: Super Circuit}}
-<gallery>
+A longer, but less prominent tournament, Super Circuit tourney proved to be one of the most challenging.  Races took places in more exotic locations, such as [[Cheese Land]] and [[Ribbon Road]] among old favorites such as Bowser’s Castle.  This tournament also marked the last time Coins were used as a method of powering up karts and continued the use of [[Item Box|Item Boxes]] rather than [[? Panel]]s.  Additionally, the Super Mario Kart tourney’s race tracks were reused for five of the cups.
-HMMortonsHotelStage2.png|[[Morton's Wood Door Hysteria Hotel]]
-HMRoysHotelStage1.png|[[Roy's HardBrick Hotel]]
-HMLarrysHotelStage5.png|[[Larry's Chillton Hotel]]
-HMLemmysHotelStage3.png|[[Lemmy's High-ate Regency Hotel]]
-HMLudwigsHotelStage4.png|[[Ludwig's Thump Castle Hotel]]
-HMWendysHotelStage1.png|[[Wendy's Blitz Snarlton Hotel]]
-HMBowsersHotelStage15.png|[[Bowser's Seizures Palace Hotel]]
-</gallery>
-===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
+===King Boo Strikes===
-====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
+{{main|Luigi's Mansion}}
-The Mushroom Kingdom appears at the end of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'', and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' when [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] are returned to their home.
+Luring Mario to a remote mansion filled with ghosts, [[King Boo]] kidnapped the plumber.  With Luigi off saving his brother, the fate of the kingdom was questionable.  Princess Peach was frantic as she feared for the worst.  With the help of [[Professor Elvin Gadd]], Luigi was able to undo the damage caused by [[King Boo's Gang]] and eventually corner King Boo.  However, the king counterattacked by sucking Luigi into a world beyond a painting of Bowser.  Much like the paintings that Bowser had placed in Peach's castle, the world beyond was of questionable integrity.  King Boo appeared to have possessed a fallen Bowser.  While Luigi and E. Gadd were able to trap King Boo and "Bowser" inside a painting, the true identity of "Bowser" remains unknown.  Some believed it to be a False Bowser while others believe that these events happen after the death of Bowser, an event which has not yet happened.  Mario was safely rescued and the pair returned to their home.  E. Gadd went on to benefit the kingdom with his inventions.
-====''Yoshi's New Island''====
+===The Birthday Celebration===
-The Mushroom Kingdom appears in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''; in the opening, Baby Mario and Baby Luigi end up being delivered at the wrong house, and the [[stork]] attempts to deliver the babies to their rightful parents before eventually being captured alongside Baby Luigi by [[Kamek]] and his [[Toady|Toadies]], while Baby Mario falls into a nearby location, [[Egg Island]]. The Mushroom Kingdom is not seen again until the end, where the Baby Mario Bros. are returned to their rightful home. If the [[Flutter Wings]] have never been used once, then Mario will appear in the secret ending.
+{{main|Mario Party 4}}
+For a group celebration of Peach and her closest friends' birthdays, the [[Party Cube]] came to Princess Peach’s Castle.  Decked out for a party, a band of hosts presented the group with many challenges.  After the party, the Party Cube flew away from the hosts and disappeared.
-===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
+===Toadstool Tour===
-[[File:Mushroom Kingdom SMRPG.png|thumb|right|220px|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'']]
+{{main|Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour}}
-{{main|Toad Town#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
+Another golfing tour, the Toadstool Tour's main difference from the original tour was its players' new abilities.  Now more advanced, the famous players were able to pull off even more advanced shots.  The downside to this change was that the lesser known golfers were pushed to the side.  The tour was made up of six different tournaments.
-===''Mario Golf'' series===
+===Double Dash Tourney===
-====''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)====
+[[Image:Ss mkdd babies.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] made their racing debut.]]
-The Mushroom Kingdom made its debut in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]] in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], appearing the following golf courses:
+{{main|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}
-*[[Toad Highlands]]
+Following the Toadstool Tour, the Double Dash tournament made major changes to the classic formula set forth by its predecessors.  Participants were split into groups of two, with each group commanding one kart.  One participant drove the kart while the other used items.  While all of the famous racers competed, several people famous for other deeds joined the races.  These racers included Daisy, Waluigi, and [[Petey Piranha]] This tournament proved to be one of the most prominent of the Mario Kart tournaments, with fans easily filling multiple stadiums.
-*[[Koopa Park]]
-*[[Shy Guy Desert]]
-====''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''====
+===Cackletta's Attack===
-The Mushroom Kingdom returns in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', appearing in the following golf courses:
+{{main|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga}}
-*[[Lakitu Valley]]
+About one year after the racing tournament, Princess Peach met with a Goodwill Ambassador from the Beanbean Kingdom at her castle.  Much to the kingdom's surprise, the meeting was really an extensive plot to steal Princess Peach's voice.  The perpetrator was an evil witch named [[Cackletta]] with whom the Beanbean Kingdom had been grappling with for years.  Luckily, this attack had been forseen by [[Prince Peasly]] of the Beanbean Kingdom.  He wasted no time in alerting Peach of the situation.  A [[Birdo]] agreed to disguise herself as the princess and stand in for her on the day of the attack.  The Birdo's voice was stolen by the witch and replaced with an explosive vocabulary.  Every time she spoke, the Birdo would cause explosions in the castle.  Bowser arrived shortly after the attack to kidnap Peach, but finding the disguised Birdo, he instead lended Mario and Luigi a hand in defeating Cackletta.  The trio set off for the Beanbean Kingdom.
-*[[Cheep Cheep Falls]]
-*[[Shifting Sands]]
-*[[Blooper Bay]]
-*[[Peach's Castle Grounds]]
-====''Mario Golf: World Tour''====
+Yet, Peach could not notify her heros of her true situation for security reasons.  As soon as she received word of Cackletta's death at the hands of the Mario Bros., she rushed out to greet them.  Almost immediately, she was kidnapped by [[Bowletta]], who was truly Bowser possessed by Cackletta's disembodied spirit.  After a long battle in the Beanbean Kingdom, the brothers were able to save the Peach and defeat Cackletta by destroying her spirit.  Bowser was saved in the process.
-The Mushroom Kingdom later makes a return in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', appearing in the following golf courses:
-*[[Peach Gardens (golf course)|Peach Gardens]]
-*[[Wiggler Park]]
-*[[Cheep Cheep Lagoon (golf course)|Cheep Cheep Lagoon]]
-*[[Toad Highlands]]
-*[[Koopa Park]]
-*[[Layer-Cake Desert (golf course)|Layer-Cake Desert]]
-*[[Sparkling Waters (golf course)|Sparkling Waters]]
-*[[Rock-Candy Mines (golf course)|Rock-Candy Mines]]
-All the downloadable courses that take place in the Mushroom Kingdom, alongside [[Mario's Star (golf course)|Mario's Star]], were included in the Season Pass: the First Wave, consisting of Toad Highlands and Koopa Park, are both included in the Mushroom Pack, which was released on May 2, 2014; the Second Wave, consisting of Layer-Cake Desert and Sparkling Waters are both included in the Flower Pack, which was released on May 22, 2014; and the Third Wave, consisting of Rock-Candy Mines and Mario's Star, are both in the Star Pack, which was released on June 19, 2014. However, the Season Pass, the Mushroom Pack, the Flower Pack, and the Star Pack had all been removed from the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Nintendo eShop]] on March 27, 2023, making them no longer available for download, although players who have previously downloaded those can still play their courses as long as they are on their 3DS device.
-====''Mario Golf: Super Rush''====
+===Mini Mario Craze===
-The Mushroom Kingdom appears once again in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', appearing in the following golf courses:
+{{main|Mario vs. Donkey Kong}}
-*[[Rookie Course]]
+Deciding to cash-in on his popular image, Mario created the [[Mario Toy Company]] and released its first product, the [[Mini Mario]].  This wind up toy proved to be phenomenally successful, with demand overwhelming supply.  As the company prepared a new shipment, [[Donkey Kong]] invaded the company factory and stole countless Mini Marios.  Mario ran after Donkey Kong and eventually reclaimed the entire shipment.
-*[[Bonny Greens]]
-*[[Ridgerock Lake]]
-*[[Balmy Dunes]]
-*[[Wildweather Woods]]
-*[[Blustery Basin]]
-*[[Spiky Palms]]
-*[[Shelltop Sanctuary]]
-*[[All-Star Summit]]
-===''Mario Strikers'' series===
+===The X-Nauts' Plot===
-*[[The Palace]]
+{{main|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}
-*[[Pipeline Central]]
+Princess Peach and her faithful ward [[Toadsworth]] decided to make a visit to [[Rougeport]] while on vacation.  While the idea appeared dangerous, as long as Toadsworth kept an eye on Peach, she was safe from trouble from the thugs of the town.  However, when Peach sneaked away one day for a bit of freedom, she was snapped up by the [[X-Naut|X-Nauts]].  Word on the street was that Peach had found the [[Magical Map]], an object the aliens had long sought.  Luckily, Peach had previously sent the map to [[Mario]], requesting that he come and help her look for the treasure marked.
-*[[Mushroom Hill]]
-*[[Royal Castle]]
-===''Mario Baseball'' series===
+When Mario arrived in Rougeport, he discovered what happened to the princess from various eye-witnesses.  With the map and the help of [[Goombella]] and [[Professor Frankly]], Mario discovered the [[Thousand-Year Door]] and realized that to find Princess Peach, he would need to track seven keys to the door.  These keys, the [[Crystal Stars]], were the treasures of the Magical Map.  After many adventures and gaining new partners, Mario learned the full story of the X-Nauts.  [[Sir Grodus]], their leader, had long planned to unlock the Thousand-Year and use the "cataclysm" locked inside to take over the world.  Still, this did not explain why they continued to hold Peach after questioning.  Tricking Mario into opening the door, Sir Grodus reached the cataclysm moments before the plumber and his friends.  The cataclysm that had been sealed away by the Crystal Shards was in actuality an apocalyptic [[demon]] known as the [[Shadow Queen]].  She returned to her former self by possessing Princess Peach, and proceeded to wreak havoc upon the scene.  Defeating Grodus, she turned her anger to Mario and the rest of the world.  Mario was able to defeat her after the Crystal Stars gathered positive energy from their hidden locations and returning it to the scene.  The light that resulted freed Peach from her prison momentarily, and she charged up Mario and his partners with her remaining power.
-*[[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)]]
-*[[Peach Garden]]
-===''Mario Tennis'' series===
+After these events, Rougeport and its surrounding areas remained the roughest part of the Mushroom Kingdom.  Yet, some peace had returned to the area, and hope had returned.
-*[[Mushroom Valley]]
-*[[Peach's Palace]]
-===''Mario Party'' series===
+==Government==
-*[[Wiggler's Garden]]
+The Mushroom Kingdom is a monarchy ruled by the [[Toadstool]] family. Currently, the ruler in power is [[Princess Peach Toadstool]].  While [[King Toadstool|King Toadstool's]] exact role in the government has never been confirmed, he ceased to rule after Bowser's first direct attack on the kingdom.  Yet, the fact that Princess Peach is not the queen may indicate that he still has political presence.
-*[[Toadette's Music Room]]
-===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
+The [[Chancellor|Mushroom Chancellor]] remains in office for many years, allowing the royals to call on him for advice.  In addition to his duties as advisor, the Chancellor may temporarily rule when the royal in power is to be away for an extended period of time.  Princess Peach also employs many guards and attendants.
-*[[Mario Toy Company]]
-*[[Super Mini Mario World]]
-===''Paper Mario'' series===
+The kingdom's capital is [[Toad Town]]. Here, Princess Peach resides in a castle that is commonly referred to as [[Princess Peach's Castle]].  From here, Princess Peach takes care of her political duties, such as speaking with foreign ambassadors and holding parties.  This building doubles as  The castle interior and exterior have changed over time to reflect current needs.
-====''Paper Mario''====
-{{PM map}}
-*[[Peach's_Castle#Paper_Mario|Peach's Castle]] - Princess Peach's residence
-*[[Toad_Town#Paper_Mario|Toad Town]] - The kingdom's capital city and hub area of the game
-**[[Mario Bros.' House#Paper_Mario|Mario Bros.' House]] - Mario and Luigi's residence
-**[[Toad Town Dojo]] - [[The Master]]'s dojo, where he trains with [[Chan]] and [[Lee]]
-**[[Club 64]] - A leisure club in Toad Town's harbor
-**[[Shy Guy's Toy Box]] - A bigger-on-the-inside toy box that is a playground for [[Shy_Guy#Paper_Mario|Shy Guy]]s
-*[[Goomba Village (location)|Goomba Village]] - A small village populated by [[Goombario]]'s family
-*[[Goomba Road]] - A road connecting Goomba Village to Toad Town
-**[[Goomba King's Fortress]] - The [[Goomboss#Paper_Mario|Goomba King]]'s fort
-*[[Pleasant Path]] - A grassy road leading to Koopa Village and the Koopa Bros. Fortress
-**[[Koopa Village]] - A village of [[Koopa Troopa]]s
-**[[Koopa Bros. Fortress]] - The [[Koopa Bros.]] hideout
-*[[Dry Dry Railroad]] - Train tracks linking together Toad Town and Mt. Rugged
-*[[Mt. Rugged]] - A rocky mountain that must be crossed to reach Dry Dry Desert; home to [[Buzzar]]
-*[[Dry Dry Desert (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Desert]] - An expansive desert hiding ancient ruins
-**[[Dry Dry Outpost]] - A small desert town, home to [[Dryite]]s
-**[[Dry Dry Ruins (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Ruins]] - The ancient home of the [[Little Mouser#Paper Mario|Nomadimice]]
-*[[Forever Forest]] - A spooky, maze-like forest
-*[[Boo's Mansion]] - Home to a [[Boo]] community led by [[Lady Bow]]
-*[[Gusty Gulch]] - The windy, barren cliffs connecting Boo's Mansion with Tubba Blubba's Castle; includes a dilapidated village, home to Boos
-**[[Windy Mill]] - A windmill that houses [[Tubba's Heart|Tubba Blubba's secret weakness]]
-**[[Tubba Blubba's Castle]] - An old castle filled with [[Clubba]]s and their master, [[Tubba Blubba]]
-*[[Lavalava Island]] - A volcanic, tropical island
-**[[Jade Jungle]] - A thick jungle [[Hurt Plant|har]][[Heart Plant|bor]][[Bellbell Plant|ing]] [[M. Bush|sev]][[Munchlesia|eral]] [[Cymbal Bush|pla]][[Spinning Flower|nt]] species
-**[[Yoshi's Village]] - A village full of [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], and also home to the [[Raven]]s
-**[[Mt. Lavalava]] - An active volcano
-*[[Flower Fields]] - Flowers and flora grow here; home to the [[Bub-ulb]]s and the [[Flower Spirit]]s
-**[[Cloudy Climb]] - An isolated, cloudy area where [[Huff N. Puff]] awaits Mario
-*[[Shiver Region]] - A chilly region in the northeast of the kingdom
-**[[Shiver City]] - A frosty city populated by [[Bumpty#Paper_Mario|penguins]]
-**[[Starborn Valley]] - Birthplace of the Stars, so it is full of [[Star Kid]]s
-**[[Shiver Snowfield]] - A snowy path linking together Shiver City, Shiver Mountain and Starborn Valley
-**[[Shiver Mountain]] - A snow-capped mountain; at its summit lies the Crystal Palace
-***[[Crystal Palace]] - An icy, intricate maze of mirrors and statues, taken over by the [[Crystal King]]
-*[[Star_Hill#Paper_Mario_2|Shooting Star Summit]] - A hill just next to Peach's Castle where shooting stars fall
-**[[Star Way]] - A starry path connecting Shooting Star Summit with Star Haven
-*[[Star Haven]] - A place high up where wish-granting [[Star (species)|Stars]] live, including the [[Star Spirits]]' sanctuary
-====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
+Princess Peach keeps a hoard of [[Toad (species)|Toads]] guards at her castle, but there is no evidence of an extensive military controlled by the Toadstools.  During the Shroob Invasion, the Toadstools kept an extensive military, but it was quickly wiped out.  Whether this organization has resumed is unknown.  However, Mario, Luigi, and many other heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom have fought to save it and its princess countless times before.  The Mario Bros. show no signs of stopping this trend.  Currently, Princess Peach staffs and supports [[Toad Houses]] in major towns near Toad Town.
-[[File:Sticker Star Map.png|thumb|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''.]]
-*[[Decalburg]] - A town inhabited by Toads where the [[Sticker Fest]] is celebrated
-*[[Surfshine Harbor]] - A harbor north of Decalburg
-*[[World 1 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 1]]
-**[[Warm Fuzzy Plains]]
-**[[Bouquet Gardens]]
-**[[Water's Edge Way]]
-**[[Hither Thither Hill]]
-**[[Whammino Mountain]]
-**[[Goomba Fortress]]
-*[[World 2 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 2]]
-**[[Drybake Desert]]
-**[[Yoshi Sphinx]] - A [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]-shaped Sphinx in the desert
-**[[Sandshifter Ruins]]
-**[[Damp Oasis]]
-**[[Drybake Stadium]]
-*[[World 3 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 3]]
-**[[Leaflitter Path]]
-**[[The Bafflewood]]
-**[[Wiggler's Tree House]]
-**[[Strike Lake]]
-**[[Loop Loop River]]
-**[[Outlook Point]]
-**[[Rustle Burrow]]
-**[[Tree Branch Trail]]
-**[[Gauntlet Pond]]
-**[[Stump Glade]]
-**[[Holey Thicket]]
-**[[Whitecap Beach]]
-*[[World 4 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 4]]
-**[[Snow Rise]]
-**[[Ice Flow]]
-**[[The Enigmansion]] - A haunted mansion on a snowy mountain
-**[[Shaved-Ice Cave]]
-**[[Whiteout Valley]]
-**[[Bowser's Snow Fort]]
-*[[World 5 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 5]]
-**[[Shy Guy Jungle]]
-**[[Jungle Rapids]]
-**[[Long Fall Falls]]
-**[[Chomp Ruins]]
-**[[Rugged Road]]
-**[[Rumble Volcano]]
-*[[World 6 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 6]]
-**[[Gate Cliff]]
-**[[Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla]]
-**[[Bowser's Sky Castle]]
-====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
+==Demographics==
-[[File:PMTOK title screen image 5.png|thumb|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''.]]
+The Mushroom Kingdom's population is very vast, consisting of hundreds of species. Most prevalent are Toads, [[Koopa Troopa|Koopas]], [[Goomba|Goombas]], [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], and [[Boo|Boos]]. Even though Princess Peach is [[human]], there are very few humans living in the Mushroom Kingdom.
-*Red streamer area
-**[[Whispering Woods]]
-**[[Graffiti Underground]]
-**[[Picnic Road]]
-**[[Overlook Mountain]]
-**[[Earth Vellumental Temple]]
-**[[Overlook Tower]]
-*Blue streamer area
-**[[Autumn Mountain]]
-**[[Chestnut Valley]]
-**[[Water Vellumental Shrine]]
-**[[Eddy River]]
-**[[Shogun Studios]]
-**[[Ninja Attraction]]
-**[[Big Sho' Theater]]
-*Yellow streamer area
-**[[Sweetpaper Valley]]
-**[[Breezy Tunnel]]
-**[[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]]
-**[[Scorching Sandpaper Minor]]
-**[[Scorching Sandpaper West]]
-**[[Scorching Sandpaper East]]
-**[[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Shroom City]]
-**[[Scorching Sandpaper Far West]]
-**[[Scorching Sandpaper Far East]]
-**[[Fire Vellumental Cave]]
-**[[Temple of Shrooms]]
-*Purple streamer area
-**[[The Great Sea]]
-**[[The Princess Peach]]
-**[[Bonehead Island]]
-**[[Mushroom Island]]
-**[[Heart Island]]
-**[[Spade Island]]
-**[[Club Island]]
-**[[Full Moon Island|Crescent Moon Island / Full Moon Island]]
-**[[? Island]]
-**[[Hammer Island]]
-**[[Scuffle Island]]
-**[[Diamond Island (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Diamond Island]]
-**[[Ice Vellumental Mountain]]
-**[[Sea Tower]]
-*Green streamer area
-**[[Shangri-Spa]]
-**[[Spring of Jungle Mist]]
-**[[Spring of Rainbows]]
-*Origami Castle area
-**[[Hotfoot Crater]]
-**[[Origami Castle]]
-===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
+While racism is not much of a problem in the kingdom, species tend to segregate themselves into different areas. For example, Toad Town's population is almost entirely made up of Toads, while [[Shiver City]] is inhabited by many [[Bumpty|Bumpties]].
-====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
-The Mushroom Kingdom appears in the beginning of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|its remake]], where only the Mario Bros. house and Peach's Castle are visited. The Mushroom Kingdom shares its border with the [[Beanbean Kingdom]], the game's primary setting.
-====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
+==Currency==
-{{M&LPIT map}}
+[[Image:Coin.jpg|thumb|150px|right|The current design of the Mushroom Coin.]]
-In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', during Mario and Luigi's childhood, the Mushroom Kingdom is invaded by the Shroobs, so [[Baby Mario]], [[Baby Luigi]], [[Baby Peach]], [[Toadsworth the Younger]], and [[Baby Bowser]] (who had been trying to capture Baby Peach at the time) flee in the [[Koopa Cruiser]].
+''Main article: [[Coin]]''
-In the present time, an event is held at Peach's Castle, where [[Princess Peach]], [[Toadiko]], and [[Toadbert]] travel to the past via [[Professor E. Gadd]]'s [[Prof. E. Gadd's time machine|time machine]], which is powered by the [[Cobalt Star]]. But when the device returns, it is in a ruined state and is occupied by [[Junior Shrooboid|a hostile alien]], forcing Mario and Luigi to use a newly formed [[time hole]] in the castle gardens to go to the past to find Peach.
+The Mushroom Kingdom primarily uses [[Coin|Coins]] for tender, referred to as Mushroom Coins in the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Coming in three varieties, [[Coin|Gold Coin]], [[Red Coin]], and [[Blue Coin]], Coins are often found scattered throughout the Kingdom for unknown reasons. The coin has undergone several changes throughout the years; the three most famous Coin designs are the the blank design, the star design, the and the most recent "1" design.
-All locations but Peach's Castle can only be visited in the past.
+Compared to [[Beanbean Coin|Beanbean Coins]] from the Beanbean Kingdom, Coins are of little worth (their exact comparative worth is constantly fluctuating). It is unknown if this signifies a good economy in Beanbean or a bad one in the Mushroom Kingdom. It could also simply mean that the Mushroom Kingdom uses very small units of measurement compared to the Beanbean Kingdom in terms of currency.
-;Locations
-*[[Peach's_Castle#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Partners_in_Time|Peach's Castle]] - Princess Peach's residence, and hub area in the present time
-*[[Hollijolli Village]] - A jolly little Christmas-themed town the [[Shroob]]s invaded
-*[[Bowser's_Castle#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Partners_in_Time|Bowser's Castle]] - [[Bowser]]/Baby Bowser's residence
-*[[Toadwood Forest]] - A forest where [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s' [[vim]] is drained
-**[[Vim Factory]] - A factory where Toads' vim is processed to fuel the [[Shroob]]s' machines
-*[[Yoshi's_Island_(location)#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Partners_in_Time_2|Yoshi's Island]] - An island where [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s live
-*[[Gritzy Desert]] - A desert that is the site of a colosseum
-**[[Koopaseum]] - A stadium in the Gritzy Desert
-**[[Gritzy Caves]] - The caves underneath the Gritzy Desert
-*[[Thwomp Volcano]] - A dormant volcano in the present, but active in the past, and home to [[Thwomp]]s
-**[[Thwomp Caverns]] - The inside of Thwomp Volcano
-*[[Toad_Town#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Partners_in_Time|Toad Town]] - The city of the Toads, ravaged by Shroobs
-*[[Star_Hill#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Partners_in_Time|Star Hill]] - A star-filled mountain
-**[[Star Shrine]] - A shrine at the top of Star Hill
-*[[Shroob Castle]] - Peach's Castle in the past, usurped by the Shroobs
-====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
+Additionally, the [[Gold Bar|gold]] system featured in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' may additionally be used in the Mushroom Kingdom, although it is unconfirmed.
-{{M&LBIS map}}
-;Locations
-*[[Dimble Wood]] - A forest inhabited by [[Wiggler]]s and [[Sockop]]s
-*[[Cavi Cape]] - A cape near Plack Beach and Blubble Lake
-*[[Plack Beach]] - A beach south of Dimble Wood
-*[[Bumpsy Plains]] - A grassy plains near Bowser Path, Dimble Wood and Blubble Lake
-*[[Bowser Path]] - A path that leads to Bowser's Castle
-**[[Bowser's Castle]] - A castle owned by Bowser and usurped by [[Fawful]]
-*[[Tunnel]] - A tunnel underneath Cavi Cape
-*[[Toad Town]] - A town near Peach's Castle inhabited by Toads
-**[[Toad Town Caves]] - A sewer system underneath Toad Town that held the [[Dark Star]]
-**[[Peach's Castle]] - A castle owned by Peach and usurped by Fawful
-*[[Project K]] - A railroad connecting Toad Town Caves, the Tunnel, and Bowser's Castle
-*[[Blubble Lake]] - A lake filled with old ship debris and Fawfulized animals
-**[[Tower of Yikk]] - A tower designed and inhabited by the late [[Yikk]]
-====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
+==Towns and Castles==
-[[File:MLPJ overworld map.png|thumb|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''.]]
+*[[Toad Town]] (Capital City)
-;Locations
+**[[Princess Peach's Castle]] (the princess' castle)
-*[[Peach's_Castle#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Paper_Jam|Peach's Castle]] - Princess Peach's residence
+*[[Mario's Pad]] (Mario and Luigi's house)
-*[[Sunbeam Plains]] - A large grassy field neighboring Peach's Castle and Doop Doop Dunes
+*[[Goomba Village]] (A small village populated by one Goomba family)
-*[[Doop Doop Dunes]] - A desert with a bridge leading to Bowser's Castle
+*[[Koopa Village]] (A village of Koopa Troopas)
-**[[Doop Doop Dunes Grotto]] - A cave underneath Doop Doop Dunes
+**[[Koopa Bros. Fortress]] (The Koopa Bros. hideout)
-*[[Twinsy Tropics]] - A tropical island near Bowser's Castle
+*[[Dry Dry Outpost]] (A small desert town home to [[Dryites]])
-**[[Twinsy Tropics Dungeon]] - A prison and mine under Twinsy Tropics
+**[[Dry Dry Ruins]] (The ancient home of the [[Nomadimouse|Nomadimice]])
-*[[Gloomy Woods]] - A forest with a haunted east half
+*[[Forever Forest]] (A spooky forest guarded by an [[Farley|old spirit]])
-*[[Mount Brrr]] - A frigid mountain where Bowser's villa is located
+**[[Boo's Mansion]] (One of many ghost houses found in the world)
-*[[Bowser's_Castle#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Paper_Jam|Bowser's Castle]]/[[Neo_Bowser_Castle#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Paper_Jam|Neo Bowser Castle]] - [[Bowser]]'s residence
+*[[Gusty Gulch]] (The path to Tubba Blubba's Castle; includes a village home to Boos)
+**[[Tubba Blubba's Castle]] (A castle filled with Clubbas and their master, Tubba Blubba)
+*[[Lavalava Island]] (An island with a volcano and a village full of [[Yoshi]]s and [[Raven|Ravens]])
+*[[Flower Fields]] (Flowers and fauna grow here; home to the [[Bub-ulb|Bub-ulbs]])
+*[[Shiver City]] (A city full of Bumpties)
+*[[Starborn Valley]] (Stars are born here)
+*[[Crystal Palace]] (An intricate maze of mirrors and statues)
+*[[Hollijolli Village]] (A jolly little town until the [[Shroob]]s invaded)
+*[[Mushroom City]] (A giant city with many buildings)
+**[[Mushroom Bridge]] (A bridge near Mushroom City)
-====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
+==Species of the Mushroom Kingdom==
-The Mushroom Kingdom appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' in the cutscene where [[Luigi]] is chased by [[bee]]s, before he and [[Mario]] are transported away by a portal and eventually end up in [[Concordia]], the game's main setting.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 18, 2024|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5I3DcapElQ|title=Mario & Luigi: Brothership – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch|publisher=YouTube|language=English}}</ref>
-While Mario and Luigi are in the [[Soli-Tree]], they become trapped in an illusion of the Mushroom Kingdom by [[Reclusa]] but they manage to escape. Mario and Luigi return to the real Mushroom Kingdom after defeating Reclusa and restoring peace to Concordia.
+*[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
+*[[Human]]
+*[[Koopa Troopa]]
+*[[Goomba]]
+*[[Boo]]
+*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]
+*[[Bumpty]]
+*[[Shy Guy]]
+*[[Bob-omb]]
+*[[Raven]]
+*[[Little Mouser]]
+*[[Mii]]
-===''Luigi's Mansion'' series===
+==Protectors of the Mushroom Kingdom==
-*[[Boo Woods]]
+*[[Mario]]
-**[[Luigi's Mansion (location)|Luigi's Mansion]]
+*[[Luigi]]
-**[[Luigi's NEW Mansion]]
+*[[Princess Peach]]
-*[[The Last Resort]]
+*[[Toad (character)|Toad]]
+*[[Toadsworth]]
+*[[Yoshi (character)|Yoshi]]
+*[[Twink]]
+*[[Mallow]]
+*[[Goombario]]
+*[[Kooper]]
+*[[Bombette]]
+*[[Parakarry]]
+*[[Bow]]
+*[[Watt]]
+*[[Sushie]]
+*[[Lakilester]]
+*[[Star Spirits]]
+**[[Eldstar]]
+**[[Mamar]]
+**[[Skolar]]
+**[[Muskular]]
+**[[Misstar]]
+**[[Klevar]]
+**[[Kalmar]]
+*[[Wise Wisterwood]]
-===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
+== Appearances in Other Media ==
-{{main|Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros.)}}
-{{main|Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)}}
-{{main|Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)}}
-{{main|Mushroom Kingdom II}}
-{{main|Mushroomy Kingdom}}
-{{main|Mushroom Kingdom U}}
-The Mushroom Kingdom has inspired several stages in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Two of these, both called [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros.)|Mushroom]] [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Kingdom]], are based off of the kingdom as it appeared in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', with usable [[Scale Lift|balance platforms]] in both stages, [[Warp Pipe]]s and [[POW Block]]s in ''Super Smash Bros.'', and [[? Block]]s and [[Brick Block]]s in ''Melee''. Despite its name, [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] from ''Melee'' is based off of [[Subcon]] as it appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' (specifically the depiction in ''[[Super Mario Advance]]''). All three of these stages feature 3-D versions of stage elements, such as blocks and platforms, while any characters are portrayed as flat 2-D images. The Japanese names of them instead name them as "Ancient Kingdom" as a tongue-in-cheek reference to their source games' relative age.
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''{{'}}s Adventure Mode, the first stage is also called [[Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)|Mushroom Kingdom]], where players have to get past Goombas, Koopa Troopas, and a team of [[Yoshi]]s to reach Princess Peach's Castle, where Peach and either Mario or Luigi are fought. Two Toads also appear, one at the Yoshi arena and one at the endpoint.
+In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom, most commonly referred to as the "Mushroom Land", was a central plot point in the show; the Mushroom Kingdom was apparently under the influence of King Koopa in the show, and Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Toadstool spent the bulk of the series' episodes searching for someone or something that could free it from his grasp. King Koopa's hold on the Mushroom Kingdom was relinquished in one the last episodes of the show, "[[Flatbush Koopa]]".
-''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' features [[Mushroomy Kingdom]], or "Ancient-ish Kingdom" in Japanese. Similar to the visual gag of them being "ancient" by featuring pixelated graphics in previous games, this stage depicts worlds from that game as long-abandoned regions. Familiar structures are now old, worn-down ruins and the entire stage appears as a barren desert and cave. The stage depicts replicated versions of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] (and [[World 1-2 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-2]] originally) when selected.
+''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' seemed to have combined both the Mushroom Kingdom and [[Grass Land]] into one location; in ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]'', which took place in [[Dinosaur Land]] (renamed "Dinosaur World") the Mushroom Kingdom was only mentioned in the shows last episode, "[[Mama Luigi]]", which revealed King Koopa and his armies were successfully driven from it and the surrounding areas.
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', a stage called [[Mushroom Kingdom U]], based on the worlds from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', is featured.
+== Trivia ==
-<gallery widths=180>
-SSB Mushroom Kingdom.png|The Mushroom Kingdom stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
-SSBM Mushroom Kingdom.png|The Mushroom Kingdom stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
-SSBM-Mario2.jpg|The Mushroom Kingdom II stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
-AdventureIntro-SSBMelee.png|The Mushroom Kingdom Adventure Mode stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
-SSBB Mushroomy Kingdom Stage.png|The Mushroomy Kingdom stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
-Mushroom Kingdom U.png|The Mushroom Kingdom U stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
-</gallery>
-===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
+* The Mushroom Kingdom is almost always referred to with the word "the" in front of its name, although ''Super Mario RPG'' constantly referred to it simply as "Mushroom Kingdom" due to the fact that it was merely a small town area in that game.
-[[File:PHKDS_walk_cycle.jpg|thumb|The brothers and Kibidango walking through the Mushroom Kingdom.]]
-In the film ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom is portrayed as an abstract world having floating objects, colorful skies and patterns embedded in the grass and hills, with Peach's Castle residing on a flower field.
-===''Super Mario Bros.'' film===
+{{SMRPG}}
-In the 1993 ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' film, President Koopa derisively calls Dinohattan "Mushroom Kingdom".
-===''Mario + Rabbids'' series===
-====''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''====
-*[[Ancient Gardens]] - Plains with a giant tower made out of toy blocks
-*[[Sherbet Desert]] - A partly frozen desert
-*[[Spooky Trails]] - A haunted area with a carnival, a swamp, and a graveyard
-*[[Lava Pit (Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle)|Lava Pit]] - A military production facility within a volcano
-====''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''====
-The Mushroom Kingdom, specifically the [[Peach's Castle]] grounds, is the first area the player explores in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. It is completely inaccessible to explore afterwards.
-;Stone spiral locations
-<gallery>
-Swirl 0A.jpg
-Swirl 0B.jpg
-</gallery>
-===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
-[[File:MushroomKingdomLandscapeMovieTrailer.png|thumb|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''.]]
-In the animated film ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom is portrayed as having a landscape composed of grassy plains, giant mushrooms and floating landmasses, with a [[Toad Town|city]] and [[Peach's Castle]] being located on top of a mountain.
-;Regions
-*[[Mushroom Forest]]
-*[[Fire Flower Fields]]
-*[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
-*[[Training Course]]
-*[[Rock-Candy Mines|High Cliffs]]
-===''Princess Peach: Showtime!''===
+[[Category: Places]]
-In ''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'', the Mushroom Kingdom appears in the opening.
+[[Category: Organizations]]
+[[Category: Kingdoms]]
-==Surrounding areas==
+[[Category: Cities and Towns]]
-*[[Bowser's Castle]]
+[[Category: Super Mario RPG Places]]
-*[[Dinosaur Land]] ([[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]])
-*[[Donkey Kong Island]]
-*[[Isle Delfino]]
-*[[Evershade Valley]]
-*[[Beanbean Kingdom]]
-*[[Flower Kingdom]]
-==General information==
-===Government===
-The Mushroom Kingdom is ruled by [[Princess Peach]]. The kingdom's capital is [[Toad Town]]. Here, Princess Peach resides in [[Peach's Castle|her castle]]. Early material also includes her father, the kindly [[Mushroom King]], who is mentioned to rule alongside her. However, he largely does not appear later in the series.
-Princess Peach keeps a horde of [[Toad (species)|Toad]] guards at her castle. However, Mario, Luigi, and many other heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom have fought to save it and its princess countless times before. Currently, Princess Peach staffs and supports [[Toad Houses]] in major towns near Toad Town.
-===Population===
-<gallery>
-Toads SMR.png|[[Toad (species)|Toad]]s
-Mario and Luigi hats.png|[[Human]]s
-SMBW Goomba.png|[[Goomba]]s
-SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]s
-MPS Shy Guy Artwork.png|[[Shy Guy]]s
-NSMBU Lakitu Artwork.png|[[Lakitu]]s
-MN Father Day Coupon Printable Yoshi Artwork.png|[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s
-</gallery>
-===Wildlife===
-<gallery>
-Little Bird SMO render.png|[[Small bird]]s
-Butterflies - MarioPartyStarRush.png|[[Butterfly|Butterflies]]
-SMO Artwork Rabbit.png|[[Rabbit]]s
-DMW-Wiggler.png|[[Wiggler]]s
-NSMBU Piranha Plant in Pipe Artwork.png|[[Piranha Plant]]s
-ChainChompMP8.png|[[Chain Chomp]]s
-Biddybud SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Biddybud]]s
-NSMBU Bramball Artwork.png|[[Bramball]]s
-SMODorrieModel.png|[[Dorrie]]s
-CheepCheepNSMBU.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s
-DMW-Blooper.png|[[Blooper]]s
-DMW-Dolphin.png|[[Dolphin]]s
-Maw-Ray Icon SMO.png|[[Maw-Ray]]s
-</gallery>
-===Currency===
-[[File:NSMBU Coin Artwork.png|thumb|150px|The current design of a coin.]]
-{{main|Coin}}
-The Mushroom Kingdom mainly uses [[coin]]s for tender, referred to as Mushroom coins in the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Coins are often found scattered throughout the Kingdom. The coin has undergone several changes throughout the years; the three most prominent coin designs are the blank design, the star design, and the "|" design.
-Below is a table detailing the value of each type of coin.
-{|class="wikitable"width="41%"
-|-
-!Type of Coin
-!Value
-|-
-![[Coin]]
-|align="center"|1
-|-
-![[Five Coin]]
-|align="center"|5
-|-
-![[10-Coin]]
-|align="center"|10
-|-
-![[20 Coin]]
-|align="center"|20
-|-
-![[30-Coin]]
-|align="center"|30
-|-
-![[50-Coin]]
-|align="center"|50
-|-
-![[100-Coin]]
-|align="center"|100
-|-
-![[Win Coin]]
-|align="center"|1000
-|-
-![[Red Coin]]
-|align="center"|2 in ''Super Mario 64'', ''Super Mario 64 DS'', and ''Mario Kart Tour''<br>1 in other games
-|-
-![[Blue Coin]]
-|align="center"|5 in ''Super Mario 64'', ''Super Mario 64 DS'', and ''Mario Kart Tour''<br>1 in other games
-|-
-![[Green Coin]]
-|align="center"|1
-|-
-![[Pink Coin (Super Mario Run)|Pink Coin]]
-|align="center"|10 in ''Super Mario Run''
-|-
-![[Purple Coin]]
-|align="center"|10 in ''Super Mario Run''
-|-
-![[Black Coin]]
-|align="center"|10 in ''Super Mario Run''
-|-
-![[Dragon Coin]]
-|align="center"|1 as a form of alternate currency
-|-
-![[Star Coin]]
-|align="center"|1 as a form of alternate currency
-|-
-![[Moon Coin]]
-|align="center"|1 as a form of alternate currency
-|-
-![[Key Coin]]
-|align="center"|1<br>Used to unlock [[Warp Box (With Key)|Warp Box]]es
-|-
-![[Pink Coin (Super Mario Maker)|Pink Coin]]<br><small>(''Super Mario Maker'')</small>
-|align="center"|1<br>Used to unlock [[Warp Door]]s
-|}
-{{br}}
-==Gallery==
-<gallery widths=180>
-MushroomKingdommisc.jpg|Promotional artwork of the Mushroom Kingdom
-PN Mario Day 2024 poll banner.jpg
-Mushroom Kingdom 2D Artwork.png|2D promotional artwork of the Mushroom Kingdom
-Peach Castle 2D illustration.jpg|2D promotional artwork of the Mushroom Kingdom
-PM Complete Mushroom Kingdom Map.png|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Paper Mario]]''
-Mushroom Kingdoom.png|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
-MLBISBJJ World Map.png|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
-TSMBM Poster3 BG.jpg|The Mushroom Kingdom in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
-TSMBM map.png|Map of the Mushroom Kingdom and surrounding areas in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
-TSMBM Mushroom Kingdom Concept Art.jpeg|Concept artwork for ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
-Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide 2024 EU hills a.png|Snow-covered Mushroom Kingdom hills from the Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide 2024
-Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide 2024 EU hills b.png
-</gallery>
-==Names in other languages==
-{{foreign names
-|Jap=キノコ{{ruby|王国|おうこく}}
-|JapR=Kinoko Ōkoku
-|JapM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|Jap2=キノコ{{ruby|王国|おうくに}}
-|Jap2N=''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]''
-|Jap2R=Kinoko Ōkuni
-|Jap2M=Mushroomland (an alternate reading likely a result of the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' manual lacking the furigana)<ref>{{cite|quote=キノコ王国|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu'') instruction booklet|page=4|date=1985|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref>
-|Cat=Regne dels Xampinyons
-|CatN=''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
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-|ChiTM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|Cze=Houbové Království
-|CzeM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|Dan=Paddehattekongeriget
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-|Dan2M=The Mushroom Kingdom
-|DanC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxJ4TFrO1gI&list=PLetSLIBqn1AtK4qFZow2YK-uTtyNV5n2s&index=1 The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (EP1 - Dansk - Den nærsynede fugl)]</ref>
-|Dan2C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HawqafbZGDI Super Mario Bros. 3 Never Koop a koopa (Dansk)]</ref>
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-|Dut3M=Mushroom Land
-|Dut2C=<ref>{{cite|title=''Club Nintendo'' (Netherlands) ''Classic''|page=18}}</ref>
-|Dut3C=<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>
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-|Ger2=Königreich der Schwammerl
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-|Ger3N=early translations
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-|Ger4N=animated series
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-|Ger2M=Kingdom of Mushrooms. ''Schwammerl'' ("mushroom") is a dialectal word in Bavarian German.
-|Ger3M=Mushroom Land
-|Ger4M=Mushroom-Wonderland
-|Ger4C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8GK3-YG-vg&list=PLn0Cm-QzTZcYMFil7DnnbYQJlk7qccB4H The Super Mario Bros Super Show! Folge 1 Sauberkeit ist alles / Der Vogel! Der Vogel!]</ref>
-|Hun=Gomba Királyság
-|HunM=Mushroom Kingdom
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-|Ita2=Regno del Fungo
-|ItaM=Kingdom of Mushrooms
-|Ita2M=Kingdom of the Mushroom
-|Ita2C=<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario All-Stars'' Italian manual|page=5}}</ref>
-|Kor=버섯 왕국
-|KorR=Beoseot Wangguk
-|KorM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|Nor=Sopp Kongedømme
-|NorM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|NorC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drXBdvOetco&list=PLW8yg18mYSRjYvdGjC1PIyxwl9PDwarRy&index=7 The Super Mario Bros Super Show S01E08 - Mario and the Beanstalk/Bats in the Basement (Norsk Fox Kid]</ref>
-|Pol=Grzybowe Królestwo / Królestwo Grzybów
-|PolM=Mushroom Kingdom / Kingdom of Mushrooms
-|PorA=Reino Cogumelo
-|PorA2=Reino do Cogumelo
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-|PorE2N=teaser trailer of ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
-|PorEM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|PorE2M=Mushroom Kingdom
-|Rom=Regatul Ciupercă
-|RomN=''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''
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-|Rom2N=''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
-|RomM=The Mushroom Kingdom
-|Rom2M=The Kingdom of Mushrooms
-|Rom2C=<ref>{{cite|author=ROIMAGE2000 Filme|date=March 8, 2023|title=SUPER MARIO BROS: FILMUL - trailer română - din 7 aprilie 2023 la cinema.|url=youtu.be/jU6j8-R2-9c|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
-|Rus=Грибное королевство
-|RusR=Gribnoye korolevstvo
-|RusM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|Svn=Gobe Kraljestvo
-|SvnM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|SpaA=Reino Champiñón
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-|SpaA2=Reino de los Hongos
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-|SpaA3=Reino Hongo
-|SpaA3N=''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''; some episodes
-|SpaA4=Reino del Hongo
-|SpaA4N=''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''; in Do You Princess Toadstool Take this Koopa...?
-|SpaAM=Mushroom Kingdom
-|SpaA2M=Kingdom of Mushrooms
-|SpaA3M=Mushroom Kingdom
-|SpaA4M=Mushroom's Kingdom
-|SpaA2C=<ref>{{cite|author=carlosmezamar|date=November 19, 2009|title=Comercial Super Mario 3 Nintendo|url=www.youtu.be/WxQSbXOaDhY|publisher=YouTube}}</ref>
-|SpaA4C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfyZwcUOdhA ¿Princesa Toadstool, tome este Koopa? | Dibujos Para Niños]</ref>
-|SpaE=Reino Champiñón
-|SpaEN=games, ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' and re-dub of ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''
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-|SpaE2M=Mushroom Kingdom/Land
-|SpaEC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYhJxiMRlAc Les aventures de Super Mario Bros 3 in Castilian Spanish - Bonkers de Yonkers]</ref>
-|SpaE2C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ne28Iqw2A&list=PL2lUnuHRmZtzqzUPj5vJysHm-kxWJi2BN&index=6 Super Mario Bros. 3 - La princesa Sapolina para presidente (Doblaje castellano original)]</ref>
-|Swe=Svampriket
-|SweM=The Mushroom Kingdom
-}}
-;Mushroom Kingdom Region
-{{foreign names
-|Jap=キノコ{{ruby|城周辺|じょうしゅうへん}}
-|JapR=Kinoko-jō Shūhen
-|JapM=Mushroom Castle Vicinity
-|Chi=蘑菇城堡附近
-|ChiR=Mógū chéngbǎo fùjìn
-|ChiM=Mushroom Castle Vicinity
-|Dut=Paddenstoelkasteel
-|DutM=Mushroom Castle
-|FreE=Zone du château Champignon
-|FreEM=Mushroom Castle zone
-|FreA=Zone du royaume Champignon
-|FreAM=Mushroom Kingdom zone
-|Ger=Pilz-Palast-Region
-|GerM=Mushroom Castle Region
-|Ita=Regione del castello dei Funghi
-|ItaM=Mushroom Castle region
-|Kor=버섯 성 주변
-|KorR=Beoseot Seong Jubyeon
-|KorM=Bowser's Keep Vicinity
-|Spa=Zona del Castillo Champiñón
-|SpaM=Mushroom Castle Zone
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-*In [[Nintendo Monopoly]], there is a [[? Block]] card that reads: "Save the Mushroom Kingdom. Advance to Mario."
-*According to Nintendo on its official {{wp|YouTube}} channel, {{file link|YT Nintendo Survey Stars Results 2022-06.jpg|in a survey conducted with a group of content creators}}, the Mushroom Kingdom was found to be the fourth most desired Nintendo game universe in which to live.
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