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|title=Mario Tennis
|image=[[File:Mario Tennis series logo.png|250px]]<br>The updated version of the logo introduced in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''
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|first=''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' ([[Nintendo 64]]) ([[List of games by date#2000|2000]])
|first=''[[Mario's Tennis]]'' ([[1995]])
|latest=''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest=''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]'' ([[2009]])
|number=10 (7 direct, 2 indirect, 1 port)
|number=6 (5 main, 1 port)
|franchise=''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''
|parent=''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]''
|staff=[[Shugo Takahashi]], [[Hiroyuki Takahashi]]
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The '''''Mario Tennis'' series''' is a series of six tennis games that feature Mario and his friends playing tennis. These games include: ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'' for the [[Virtual Boy]], ''[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Game Boy Color]], ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Game Boy Advance)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]], ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], and ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]'' for the [[Wii]], as well as the upcoming ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Half of the series have a very big amount of characters, that were only featured in the ''Mario Tennis'' series.
The '''''Mario Tennis''''' series is a brand of {{wp|sports game}}s that features tennis matches incorporating the characters, themes, and locations of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. Though preceded by several earlier tennis games featuring the Mario character, the series was created for [[Nintendo]] by its partner [[Camelot Software Planning]] (which also created the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]]), and the series saw its first installment on the [[Nintendo 64]] in 2000. Since the series made its initial debut, each successive generation has featured a console and a handheld version. The ''Mario Tennis'' series' first game was the second project developed by Camelot for a Nintendo system, and the game saw three sequels in total (with the original game and the first sequel having counterparts on their consoles' respective handheld companions).


==Main Games==
==Gameplay==
===''[[Mario's Tennis]]''===  
[[File:MatchArtwork-MarioTennisUltraSmash.jpg|thumb|300px|Mario performing a jump shot]]
[[File:Mario%27s_Tennis_Boxart.PNG|thumb|right|''Mario's Tennis'']]  
The ''Mario Tennis'' series includes variations of tennis matches consisting of characters, courts, and scenarios based on the ''Super Mario'' franchise. The selection of courts varies, ranging from the standard three types of tennis court to those themed upon ''Super Mario'' games, which adopt the aesthetic styles of the games on which they are based and feature thematic elements that influence how the match will be played on that surface (some of which manifest themselves as obstacles that hinder character movements or otherwise interfere with gameplay). In addition to standard tennis, the ''Mario Tennis'' series can feature variants of the sport that adopt different rules and methods of victory.
'''''Mario's Tennis''''' is a [[Virtual Boy]] game, the first in the ''Mario Tennis'' series. It was later followed by ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It features [[Mario]] and his friends playing a classic game of tennis. The game was one of the first Virtual Boy games to be released and is one out of the only three [[Mario (series)|Mario]] games to be released on the Virtual Boy.
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===[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)]]===
The control system differs significantly from other tennis video games. Shots are performed by pressing one or both of the controller's two main buttons, which make the ball spin in different ways. Pressing a button twice strikes the tennis shot with more power and spin. Additionally, pressing the two buttons in a different order can result in a different type of shot altogether, such as a lob or drop shot. Both buttons can be pressed at the same time to hit a very powerful smash shot. The longer a button is pressed before contact is made with the ball, the stronger the shot will be. The control system allows players of all levels to become familiar with the mechanics of the game within a very short time, while also encouraging advanced players to take advantage of the variety of shots on offer to come up with different strategies for winning points. In addition to generic tennis moves, later on the series began to feature special "[[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Power Shot]]s," unique moves that incorporate the specific qualities of the characters that use them; ''Power Tour'' specifically categorizes them as either "offensive" shots (those that power up the ball and put various side effects on players with whom they make contact) or "defensive" shots (those that negate the secondary effects of offensive shots and reach balls that would normally be out of reach).
[[File:MT64.PNG|thumb|left|''Mario Tennis'' (N64)]]
'''''Mario Tennis''''' is a [[Nintendo 64]] video game, later released for the [[Game Boy Color]]. It features [[Mario]] and his friends playing a classic game of tennis, with a few Mario twists. It was originally going to be called Mario's Dream Tennis, but was changed for unknown reasons. This game marked the debut of [[Waluigi]], and also [[Princess Daisy]] and [[Birdo]]'s re-entries into the Mario series.
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===''[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)]]''===
Many game modes have appeared throughout the ''Mario Tennis'' series. The central mode of play is "Tournament Mode," which comprises a set of events with accumulating difficulty, where players play tennis matches in either doubles or singles, needing to win two games to win a set, and unlock playable characters if they finish successfully. Another major mode of play is "Exhibition Mode," where up to four players can play matches of their own, with players being able to choose opponents for computer control, and the conditions of the match such as the difficulty of opponents, the court used, and the number of games and sets required to win. Later games introduced modes like "Ring Shot," where players can earn points by hitting the ball through rings of varying sizes; "Item Battle," where characters use items based on the ''Super Mario'' universe to interfere with each other's game and gain an advantage; and special minigames where the player can meet a tennis-related objective, incorporating themes from past Nintendo games.
[[File:MarioTennisGBC.jpg|thumb|200px|''Mario Tennis'' (Game Boy Color)]]
'''''Mario Tennis''''' is a tennis game for the [[Game Boy Color]]. The game features [[Mario]] and other characters.
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===''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]''===
''Mario Tennis'' games feature a selection of playable characters from the ''Super Mario'' franchise, including [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Princess Daisy]], [[Yoshi]], [[Birdo]], [[Wario]], [[Waluigi]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Bowser]], and several others. Characters are categorized into six groups that reflect their playing style: all-around, technical, power, speed, defensive, and tricky. Many of the player-characters in ''Mario Tennis'' recur as playable throughout the various series of ''Super Mario'' spin-offs; sometimes, games feature characters for whom a tennis game marks their first playable appearances altogether, such as [[Shy Guy]] and [[Wiggler]]. For Waluigi, the original ''Mario Tennis'' was his first appearance, and for Daisy and Birdo, that game marked their re-introductions and (in Daisy's case) permanent establishment into the recurring cast roster of the ''Super Mario'' franchise.
[[File:MarioPowerTennisBox2.jpg|thumb|left|''Mario Power Tennis'']]
'''''Mario Power Tennis''''' is a game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It is the sequel of ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. In this game, [[Mario]] and his various friends (and enemies) meet up to play a few rounds of tennis. Like previous Mario sports titles, all the playable characters have special [[Power Shot]]s to make the game more interesting. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. Also, there are special games for each court to play with.
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===''[[Mario Power Tennis (Game Boy Advance)]]''===
The first two handheld ''Mario Tennis'' titles feature {{wp|Role-playing video game|role-playing game}} elements, where the player controls a young boy or girl character who has enrolled at the [[Royal Tennis Academy]] and must set out to become the top-ranked player there, enter a tournament called "[[Island Open|The Island Open]]" to challenge other tennis champions from elsewhere in the world, and afterward travel to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] to challenge its stars, ending with a match against the game world's greatest tennis player of all, Mario. The first- and second-generation ''Mario Tennis'' games have connectivity functions where a player is able to import characters and data from the home console game to its handheld counterpart, and vice versa. The third generation of ''Mario Tennis'' removes the RPG elements and the ready-made human characters altogether, with ''Mario Tennis Open'' instead allowing players to use their own [[Mii]] characters as saved in the Nintendo 3DS Mii Maker, who have variable skills and can equip special gear to improve their skills, and costumes upon completing certain objectives. On a related note, data saved in ''Mario Tennis Open'' is not transferable to ''Ultra Smash'', as these two games are not direct counterparts to each other.
[[File:Mptgba.jpg|thumb|''Mario Power Tennis'' (GBA)]]
'''''Mario Power Tennis''''' is very similar to its GameCube counterpart, except it is for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It brings back the [[RPG]] elements of its predecessor. The game is not compatible with Mario Power Tennis like [[Mario Golf: Advance Tour|its golf counterpart]]. The American name for that game is ''Mario Tennis: Power Tour''.
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===[[Mario Tennis Open|''Mario Tennis Open'']]===
==Installments==
[[File:MTOboxart.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''Mario Tennis Open'']]
===Direct===
'''''Mario Tennis Open''''' is an upcoming title new to the series for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. It seems to be based off of ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' from the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It has been stated that the game will feature gyroscope support.
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!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|''Mario Tennis'' (Nintendo 64)]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Mario Tennis 64 box art.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Japan|July 21, 2000}} [[Nintendo 64]]
||'''''Mario Tennis''''' is a [[Nintendo 64]] video game. It features [[Mario]] and his friends playing a classic game of tennis, with a few ''Super Mario'' twists. This game marked the debut of [[Waluigi]], and also [[Princess Daisy]] and [[Birdo]]'s re-entries into the ''Super Mario'' franchise. It is also the first playable appearance of [[Boo]], [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]], and [[Shy Guy]].


==Ports==
The game was rereleased for [[Wii]] through [[Virtual Console]] in 2010, and for [[Wii U]] through Virtual Console in 2015. It is also included in [[Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online]], released in 2021.
===''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]''===
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[[File:NewPlayMarioTennisEU.jpg|thumb|''Mario Power Tennis'' for the New Play Control!]]
!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Tennis'' (Game Boy Color)]]
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|align="center"|[[File:MarioTennisGBC.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Japan|November 1, 2000}} [[Game Boy Color]]
||'''''Mario Tennis''''' is also the name of the first direct handheld installment, produced for the [[Game Boy Color]]. The game features [[Mario]] and other characters. It also introduced a RPG-like story mode, where the player controlled [[Alex]] or [[Nina (Mario Tennis series)|Nina]] on a tennis adventure to beat the best of all players, Mario.


This game is a port of ''Mario Power Tennis'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. For the Wii version of Mario Power Tennis (via the New Play Control! lineup), the controls are not like the Nintendo Gamecube version, since the game makes use of the Wii's motion controls. This version includes a tutorial movie to demonstrate how to use the Wii Remote in this game. Players can choose to play with the Wii Remote only, or with the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination for advanced control of playable character participants.  
The game was rereleased for [[Nintendo 3DS]] through Virtual Console, initially in 2013, and for [[Game Boy - Nintendo Switch Online]] in 2024.
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!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
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|align="center"|[[File:MarioPowerTennisBox2.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Japan|October 28, 2004}} [[Nintendo GameCube]]
||'''''Mario Power Tennis''''' is a game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It is the sequel of ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. In this game, [[Mario]] and his various friends (and enemies) meet up to play a few rounds of tennis. Like previous ''Super Mario'' sports titles, all the playable characters have [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Power Shot]]s. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. Also, for each court, there are special games to play. The game introduces [[Diddy Kong]], [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Fly Guy]], [[Petey Piranha]], and [[Wiggler]] as playable characters to the series.
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!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''
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|align="center"|[[File:Power Tour Cover Art.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Japan|September 13, 2005}} [[Game Boy Advance]]
||'''''Mario Tennis: Power Tour''''' is very similar to its GameCube counterpart, except it is for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It brings back the [[RPG]] elements of its predecessor. The game is not compatible with ''Mario Power Tennis'' like [[Mario Golf: Advance Tour|its golf counterpart]]. The PAL region's name for this game is ''Mario Power Tennis'' (same as the GameCube game). The game's story has the player controlling tennis student [[Clay]] or [[Ace]] as they rise through the ranks of the [[Royal Tennis Academy]].


==Gameplay Menu==
The game was rereleased for Wii U through Virtual Console in 2014.
In the five installments of the ''Mario Tennis series'', many gameplay menus appear. Below is a list of them in alphabetical order.
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!width=''8%''|''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|MPT]]
!width=''8%''|''[[Mario Power Tennis (Game Boy Advance)|MPT(GBA)]]
!width=''8%''|''[[Mario Tennis Open|MTO]]
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!Connectivity
!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''
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!Exhibition
|align="center"|[[File:MTOboxart.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|USA|May 20, 2012}} [[Nintendo 3DS]]  
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||'''''Mario Tennis Open''''' was released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. It features some elements from ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' from the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. This game features gyroscope support and online multiplayer (via [[Nintendo Network]]). [[Mii]]s, [[Baby Peach]], [[Dry Bowser]], [[Luma]], and [[Metal Mario]] are playable for the first time in the series, with Miis' statistics being customizable. The game also makes use of QR Codes as a method to unlock certain content.
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!Item Battle
!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''
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!Mario Minigames
|align="center"|[[File:Mario Tennis Ultra Smash box art.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Europe|November 20, 2015}} [[Wii U]]  
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||'''''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''''' was released for the [[Wii U]]. Chance Shots from ''Mario Tennis Open'' return, and a new mode called Mega Battle is introduced, where [[Mega Mushroom]]s that give players advantages in power and defense are thrown on the court. It is also the first ''Mario Tennis'' game to be compatible with [[amiibo]]. [[Rosalina]], [[Toadette]], and [[Sprixie Princesses|Sprixie Princess]] are playable for the first time in the series in this game.
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!Ring Shot
!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''
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!RPG style Story Mode
|align="center"|[[File:MTA boxart.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>June 22, 2018<br>[[Nintendo Switch]]  
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||'''''Mario Tennis Aces''''' is a ''Mario Tennis'' game for [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game features a story mode (a first in the home console installments) and some new shot types, such as the [[Zone Shot]], which can break rackets. In addition, some characters have redesigned appearances, such as Mario wearing a tennis hat and a tennis outfit instead of his usual cap and overalls by default. The game introduces [[Spike]] and [[Chain Chomp]] as playable characters to the series, as well as [[Blooper]], [[Boom Boom]], [[Pauline]], [[Kamek]], [[Dry Bones]], and [[Fire Piranha Plant]] post-launch. It is the first installment to have alternate costumes for characters. It led to the release of [[Mario Tennis Aces#Demos|two online demos]] and [[Mario Tennis Aces Fun Trivia Quiz|a browser trivia quiz]] on the [[Play Nintendo]] website.
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==Courts==
===Indirect===
In the five installments of the ''Mario Tennis series'', many Mario courts appear. Below is a list of them in alphabetical order.
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![[Castle of Koopa|Dark World]]
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![[Isle Delfino]]
!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''{{wp|Tennis (1984 video game)|Tennis}}''
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|align="center"|[[File:TENNISGBCover.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Japan|January 14, 1984}} [[Family Computer|FC]] / [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[VS. System]], PC, [[Family Computer Disk System|FDS]], [[Game Boy|GB]]
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||'''''Tennis''''' is Nintendo's first adaptation of the sport, being originally released for the [[Family Computer]] and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and being ported to many other systems, including the [[VS. System]], various home computers, the [[Family Computer Disk System|Disk System]] and the [[Game Boy]]. As with the later ''Mario Tennis'' on the Nintendo 64, Mario appears as the referee in all versions, though he is not playable.
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![[Mario Bros. (stage)|Mario Bros.]]
!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario's Tennis]]''
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![[Peach's Castle]]
|align="center"|[[File:Marios tennis english cover.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Japan|July 21, 1995}} [[Virtual Boy]]
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||'''''Mario's Tennis''''' is a [[Virtual Boy]] game, the first tennis-related game under the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' brand. It features [[Mario]] and the other playable characters from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' (except [[Bowser]]) playing a classic game of tennis. The game was one of the first Virtual Boy games to be released and is one out of the only three ''Super Mario'' games to be released on the Virtual Boy.
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![[Ricco Harbor]]
!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''
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![[Peach Dome|Stadium Area]]
|align="center"|[[File:MarioSportsSuperstarsBoxArt.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Europe|March 10, 2017}} [[Nintendo 3DS]]
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||'''''Mario Sports Superstars''''' is a Nintendo 3DS game that was released in March 2017. Tennis, developed by Camelot like the main series, is included as one of the five sports available. Its gameplay is similar to ''Mario Tennis Open'', though with the inclusion of Jump Shots and Ultra Smashes from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. In addition, [[Baby Luigi]] and [[Pink Gold Peach]], who have not yet been playable in the main ''Mario Tennis'' series, are playable in this game.
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===Port===
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![[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]]
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!colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Mario Power Tennis#"New Play Control!" series|New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]''
{{footnote|note|1|Playable only after used Connectivity}}
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|align="center"|[[File:Mariopowertennis newplaycontrolbox.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{flag list|Japan|January 15, 2009}} [[Wii]]
||This game is a [[Wii]] port of '''''Mario Power Tennis''''' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. As part of the New Play Control! lineup, the game makes use of the Wii's motion controls. This version includes a tutorial movie to demonstrate how to use the Wii Remote in this game. Players can choose to play with the Wii Remote only, or with the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination for advanced control of playable character participants.
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====''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)]]====
==Playable characters==
*'''Dark World''' - [[Bowser in the Dark World|Bowser Court]]
In the eight installments of the ''Mario Tennis'' series, many ''Super Mario'' characters have been playable. Human characters unique to the ''Mario Tennis'' series, such as [[Clay]], appear in dark cells.
*'''Donkey Kong Jungle''' - [[Donkey Kong Jungle|Donkey Kong Court]]
*'''Mario Bros.''' - [[Mario's Rainbow Castle|Mario Bros. Court, Super Mario Court]]
*'''Peach's Castle''' - [[Princess Peach's Castle|Mario & Luigi Court, Peach Court]]
*'''Wario's Place''' - [[Desert Ruins|Wario & Waluigi Court, Wario Court, Waluigi Court]]
*'''Yoshi's Island''' - [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Baby Mario & Yoshi Court, Birdo & Yoshi Court, Yoshi Court]]


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*'''Donkey Kong Jungle''' - [[Donkey Kong Jungle|Jungle Court]]
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*'''Mario Bros.''' - [[Mario Bros. (stage)|Star Court]]
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*'''Peach's Castle''' - [[Princess Peach's Castle|Castle Court]]
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*'''Wario's Place''' - [[Wario's Warehouse|Warehouse Court]]
! width=9%|[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|N64]]
*'''Yoshi's Island''' - [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Tropics Court]]
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! width=9%|''[[Mario Power Tennis|Power Tennis]]''
====''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]====
! width=9%|''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour|Power Tour]]''
*'''Dark World''' - [[Bowser's Castle Court]]
! width=9%|''[[Mario Tennis Open|Open]]''
*'''Donkey Kong Jungle''' - [[DK Jungle Court]]
! width=9%|''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash|Ultra Smash]]''
*'''Isle Delfino''' - [[Delfino Plaza Court]]
! width=9%|''[[Mario Sports Superstars|Superstars]]''
*'''Luigi's Mansion''' - [[Luigi's Mansion (place)#Mario Power Tennis|Luigi's Mansion]]
! width=9%|''[[Mario Tennis Aces|Aces]]''
*'''Mario Bros.''' - [[Mario Classic Court]]
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*'''Stadium Area''' - [[Peach Dome Court]]
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*'''Wario's Place''' - [[Wario Factory Court]]
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====''[[Mario Tennis Open]] Confirmed Courts====
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*'''Dark World''' - [[Bowser's Castle]]
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*'''Donkey Kong Jungle''' - [[DK Jungle]]
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*'''Peach's Castle''' - [[Peach's Palace]]
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*'''Stadium Area''' - [[Mario Stadium]]
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*'''Wario's Place''' - [[Wario Dunes]]
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==Playable Characters==
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In the six installments of the ''Mario Tennis series'', many Mario characters appear. Below is a list of them in alphabetical order.  
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!width=''8%''|''[[Mario's Tennis|MT(VB)]]
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!width=''8%''|''[[Mario Tennis|MT(N64)]]
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!width=''8%''|''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|MPT]]
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!width=''8%''|''[[Mario Power Tennis (Game Boy Advance)|MPT(GBA)]]
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!width=''8%''|''[[Mario Tennis Open|MTO]]
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![[Shy Guy]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Alex]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Nina (Mario Tennis series)|Nina]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Harry (Mario Tennis series)|Harry]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Kate]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Allie]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Brian (Mario Tennis)|Brian]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Pam]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Bob]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Beth]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Fay]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Curt]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Mark (Mario Tennis series)|Mark]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Sammi]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Sean]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Spike (Mario Tennis)|Spike]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Elden]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Emily]]
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!style="background:darkgray" data-sort-value="zz" | [[Meg]]
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{{footnote|note|1|Unlocked with a Transfer Pack.}}
{{footnote|note|2|The character is unlockable.}}
{{footnote|note|3|The character becomes available after scanning a specific QR Code.}}
{{footnote|note|4|Obtainable through online tournament.}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Mario Tennis logo JP current.png|The current Japanese logo of the series
MT3DSlogo.png|The previous Japanese logo of the series
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=マリオテニス
|JapR=Mario Tenisu
|JapM=Mario Tennis
|ChiS=马力欧网球<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_210216_01_sc.html|title=免费游玩《Mario Tennis Ace》！ Nintendo Switch Online加入者限定活动”试玩同乐会”|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=May 17, 2024|language=zh-hans}}</ref>
|ChiSR=Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú
|ChiSM=Mario Tennis
|ChiT=瑪利歐網球<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_210216_01.html|title=免費遊玩《Mario Tennis Ace》！Nintendo Switch Online加入者限定活動「試玩同樂會」|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=May 17, 2024|language=zh-hant}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú
|ChiTM=Mario Tennis
|Kor=마리오 테니스
|KorR=Mario Teniseu
|KorM=Mario Tennis
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In [[Nintendo Monopoly]], there is a [[Brick Block]]/[[Coin Block]] card that rewards $100 for winning a tennis tournament.
*In [[Nintendo Monopoly]], there is a [[Brick Block]]/[[Coin Block]] card that rewards $100 for winning a tennis tournament.
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*[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Princess Peach]], as well as [[Bowser]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Waluigi]] if ''Mario's Tennis'' is discounted, are the only characters that are playable in every ''Mario Tennis'' game to date.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:14, September 27, 2024

Mario Tennis
The current logo of the Mario Tennis (series).
The updated version of the logo introduced in Mario Tennis Open
First installment Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64) (2000)
Latest installment Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Number of installments 10 (7 direct, 2 indirect, 1 port)
Franchise Super Mario
Key staff Shugo Takahashi, Hiroyuki Takahashi

The Mario Tennis series is a brand of sports games that features tennis matches incorporating the characters, themes, and locations of the Super Mario franchise. Though preceded by several earlier tennis games featuring the Mario character, the series was created for Nintendo by its partner Camelot Software Planning (which also created the Mario Golf series), and the series saw its first installment on the Nintendo 64 in 2000. Since the series made its initial debut, each successive generation has featured a console and a handheld version. The Mario Tennis series' first game was the second project developed by Camelot for a Nintendo system, and the game saw three sequels in total (with the original game and the first sequel having counterparts on their consoles' respective handheld companions).

Gameplay

Mario performing a jump shot

The Mario Tennis series includes variations of tennis matches consisting of characters, courts, and scenarios based on the Super Mario franchise. The selection of courts varies, ranging from the standard three types of tennis court to those themed upon Super Mario games, which adopt the aesthetic styles of the games on which they are based and feature thematic elements that influence how the match will be played on that surface (some of which manifest themselves as obstacles that hinder character movements or otherwise interfere with gameplay). In addition to standard tennis, the Mario Tennis series can feature variants of the sport that adopt different rules and methods of victory.

The control system differs significantly from other tennis video games. Shots are performed by pressing one or both of the controller's two main buttons, which make the ball spin in different ways. Pressing a button twice strikes the tennis shot with more power and spin. Additionally, pressing the two buttons in a different order can result in a different type of shot altogether, such as a lob or drop shot. Both buttons can be pressed at the same time to hit a very powerful smash shot. The longer a button is pressed before contact is made with the ball, the stronger the shot will be. The control system allows players of all levels to become familiar with the mechanics of the game within a very short time, while also encouraging advanced players to take advantage of the variety of shots on offer to come up with different strategies for winning points. In addition to generic tennis moves, later on the series began to feature special "Power Shots," unique moves that incorporate the specific qualities of the characters that use them; Power Tour specifically categorizes them as either "offensive" shots (those that power up the ball and put various side effects on players with whom they make contact) or "defensive" shots (those that negate the secondary effects of offensive shots and reach balls that would normally be out of reach).

Many game modes have appeared throughout the Mario Tennis series. The central mode of play is "Tournament Mode," which comprises a set of events with accumulating difficulty, where players play tennis matches in either doubles or singles, needing to win two games to win a set, and unlock playable characters if they finish successfully. Another major mode of play is "Exhibition Mode," where up to four players can play matches of their own, with players being able to choose opponents for computer control, and the conditions of the match such as the difficulty of opponents, the court used, and the number of games and sets required to win. Later games introduced modes like "Ring Shot," where players can earn points by hitting the ball through rings of varying sizes; "Item Battle," where characters use items based on the Super Mario universe to interfere with each other's game and gain an advantage; and special minigames where the player can meet a tennis-related objective, incorporating themes from past Nintendo games.

Mario Tennis games feature a selection of playable characters from the Super Mario franchise, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Yoshi, Birdo, Wario, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and several others. Characters are categorized into six groups that reflect their playing style: all-around, technical, power, speed, defensive, and tricky. Many of the player-characters in Mario Tennis recur as playable throughout the various series of Super Mario spin-offs; sometimes, games feature characters for whom a tennis game marks their first playable appearances altogether, such as Shy Guy and Wiggler. For Waluigi, the original Mario Tennis was his first appearance, and for Daisy and Birdo, that game marked their re-introductions and (in Daisy's case) permanent establishment into the recurring cast roster of the Super Mario franchise.

The first two handheld Mario Tennis titles feature role-playing game elements, where the player controls a young boy or girl character who has enrolled at the Royal Tennis Academy and must set out to become the top-ranked player there, enter a tournament called "The Island Open" to challenge other tennis champions from elsewhere in the world, and afterward travel to the Mushroom Kingdom to challenge its stars, ending with a match against the game world's greatest tennis player of all, Mario. The first- and second-generation Mario Tennis games have connectivity functions where a player is able to import characters and data from the home console game to its handheld counterpart, and vice versa. The third generation of Mario Tennis removes the RPG elements and the ready-made human characters altogether, with Mario Tennis Open instead allowing players to use their own Mii characters as saved in the Nintendo 3DS Mii Maker, who have variable skills and can equip special gear to improve their skills, and costumes upon completing certain objectives. On a related note, data saved in Mario Tennis Open is not transferable to Ultra Smash, as these two games are not direct counterparts to each other.

Installments

Direct

Title
Cover, original release, and system Synopsis
Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)
North American box art for Mario Tennis on Nintendo 64
Japan July 21, 2000
Nintendo 64 		Mario Tennis is a Nintendo 64 video game. It features Mario and his friends playing a classic game of tennis, with a few Super Mario twists. This game marked the debut of Waluigi, and also Princess Daisy and Birdo's re-entries into the Super Mario franchise. It is also the first playable appearance of Boo, Paratroopa, and Shy Guy.

The game was rereleased for Wii through Virtual Console in 2010, and for Wii U through Virtual Console in 2015. It is also included in Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online, released in 2021.

Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)
North American box art for Mario Tennis on Game Boy Color
Japan November 1, 2000
Game Boy Color 		Mario Tennis is also the name of the first direct handheld installment, produced for the Game Boy Color. The game features Mario and other characters. It also introduced a RPG-like story mode, where the player controlled Alex or Nina on a tennis adventure to beat the best of all players, Mario.

The game was rereleased for Nintendo 3DS through Virtual Console, initially in 2013, and for Game Boy - Nintendo Switch Online in 2024.

Mario Power Tennis
The front cover for Mario Power Tennis for the Nintendo GameCube
Japan October 28, 2004
Nintendo GameCube 		Mario Power Tennis is a game for the Nintendo GameCube. It is the sequel of Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64. In this game, Mario and his various friends (and enemies) meet up to play a few rounds of tennis. Like previous Super Mario sports titles, all the playable characters have Power Shots. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. Also, for each court, there are special games to play. The game introduces Diddy Kong, Bowser Jr., Fly Guy, Petey Piranha, and Wiggler as playable characters to the series.
Mario Tennis: Power Tour
North American box art for Mario Tennis: Power Tour
Japan September 13, 2005
Game Boy Advance 		Mario Tennis: Power Tour is very similar to its GameCube counterpart, except it is for the Game Boy Advance. It brings back the RPG elements of its predecessor. The game is not compatible with Mario Power Tennis like its golf counterpart. The PAL region's name for this game is Mario Power Tennis (same as the GameCube game). The game's story has the player controlling tennis student Clay or Ace as they rise through the ranks of the Royal Tennis Academy.

The game was rereleased for Wii U through Virtual Console in 2014.

Mario Tennis Open
North American boxart for Mario Tennis Open
USA May 20, 2012
Nintendo 3DS 		Mario Tennis Open was released for the Nintendo 3DS. It features some elements from Mario Power Tennis from the Nintendo GameCube. This game features gyroscope support and online multiplayer (via Nintendo Network). Miis, Baby Peach, Dry Bowser, Luma, and Metal Mario are playable for the first time in the series, with Miis' statistics being customizable. The game also makes use of QR Codes as a method to unlock certain content.
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Box art for Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Europe November 20, 2015
Wii U 		Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was released for the Wii U. Chance Shots from Mario Tennis Open return, and a new mode called Mega Battle is introduced, where Mega Mushrooms that give players advantages in power and defense are thrown on the court. It is also the first Mario Tennis game to be compatible with amiibo. Rosalina, Toadette, and Sprixie Princess are playable for the first time in the series in this game.
Mario Tennis Aces
Mario Tennis Aces box art
June 22, 2018
Nintendo Switch 		Mario Tennis Aces is a Mario Tennis game for Nintendo Switch. The game features a story mode (a first in the home console installments) and some new shot types, such as the Zone Shot, which can break rackets. In addition, some characters have redesigned appearances, such as Mario wearing a tennis hat and a tennis outfit instead of his usual cap and overalls by default. The game introduces Spike and Chain Chomp as playable characters to the series, as well as Blooper, Boom Boom, Pauline, Kamek, Dry Bones, and Fire Piranha Plant post-launch. It is the first installment to have alternate costumes for characters. It led to the release of two online demos and a browser trivia quiz on the Play Nintendo website.

Indirect

Title
Cover, original release, and system Synopsis
Tennis
Tennis (Game Boy)
Japan January 14, 1984
FC / NES, VS. System, PC, FDS, GB 		Tennis is Nintendo's first adaptation of the sport, being originally released for the Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System and being ported to many other systems, including the VS. System, various home computers, the Disk System and the Game Boy. As with the later Mario Tennis on the Nintendo 64, Mario appears as the referee in all versions, though he is not playable.
Mario's Tennis
Mario's Tennis
Japan July 21, 1995
Virtual Boy 		Mario's Tennis is a Virtual Boy game, the first tennis-related game under the Super Mario brand. It features Mario and the other playable characters from Super Mario Kart (except Bowser) playing a classic game of tennis. The game was one of the first Virtual Boy games to be released and is one out of the only three Super Mario games to be released on the Virtual Boy.
Mario Sports Superstars
MarioSportsSuperstarsBoxArt.png
Europe March 10, 2017
Nintendo 3DS 		Mario Sports Superstars is a Nintendo 3DS game that was released in March 2017. Tennis, developed by Camelot like the main series, is included as one of the five sports available. Its gameplay is similar to Mario Tennis Open, though with the inclusion of Jump Shots and Ultra Smashes from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. In addition, Baby Luigi and Pink Gold Peach, who have not yet been playable in the main Mario Tennis series, are playable in this game.

Port

Title
Cover, original release, and system Synopsis
New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis
American box art of New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis
Japan January 15, 2009
Wii 		This game is a Wii port of Mario Power Tennis for the Nintendo GameCube. As part of the New Play Control! lineup, the game makes use of the Wii's motion controls. This version includes a tutorial movie to demonstrate how to use the Wii Remote in this game. Players can choose to play with the Wii Remote only, or with the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination for advanced control of playable character participants.

Playable characters

In the eight installments of the Mario Tennis series, many Super Mario characters have been playable. Human characters unique to the Mario Tennis series, such as Clay, appear in dark cells.

Character Mario's Tennis N64 GBC Power Tennis Power Tour Open Ultra Smash Superstars Aces
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Spike Check mark.svg
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Blooper Check mark.svg4
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Unique characters introduced 7 14 16 5 32 12 3 2 2 + 6 DLC = 8
Total playable characters 7 20 28 18 38 25 16 18 16 + 14 DLC = 30

1 - Unlocked with a Transfer Pack.
2 - The character is unlockable.
3 - The character becomes available after scanning a specific QR Code.
4 - Obtainable through online tournament.

Gallery

  • The current Japanese logo of the series

    The current Japanese logo of the series

  • The previous Japanese logo of the series

    The previous Japanese logo of the series

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マリオテニス[?]
Mario Tenisu 		Mario Tennis
Chinese (simplified) 马力欧网球[1]
Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú 		Mario Tennis
Chinese (traditional) 瑪利歐網球[2]
Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú 		Mario Tennis
Korean 마리오 테니스[?]
Mario Teniseu 		Mario Tennis

Trivia

References

  1. ^ 免费游玩《Mario Tennis Ace》！ Nintendo Switch Online加入者限定活动”试玩同乐会”. Nintendo HK (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  2. ^ 免費遊玩《Mario Tennis Ace》！Nintendo Switch Online加入者限定活動「試玩同樂會」. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved May 17, 2024.
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Game series
Super Mario franchise Mario Bros. • Wrecking Crew • Super Mario • Mario Golf • Famicom Grand Prix • Dr. Mario • Mario Teaches Typing • Mario Kart • Mario Discovery • Mario's Picross • Game & Watch Gallery • Mario Party • Mario Artist • Mario Tennis • Paper Mario • Super Mario Advance • Luigi's Mansion • Mario & Luigi • Mario vs. Donkey Kong • Mario Baseball • Mario Strikers • Mario & Sonic
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Country • Donkey Kong Land • Donkey Konga • Mario vs. Donkey Kong • DK
Yoshi franchise Yoshi's Island
Wario franchise Wario Land • WarioWare
Miscellaneous Arcade Classics Series • Super Smash Bros. • Picross NP • Classic NES Series • Just Dance • NES Remix
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Super Mario games
Platformers Super Mario series Main Super Mario Bros. (1985, NES) • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, NES) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, NES) • Super Mario Land (1989, GB) • Super Mario World (1990, SNES) • Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992, GB) • Super Mario 64 (1996, N64) • Super Mario Sunshine (2002, GCN) • New Super Mario Bros. (2006, DS) • Super Mario Galaxy (2007, Wii) • New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009, Wii) • Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010, Wii) • Super Mario 3D Land (2011, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. U (2012, Wii U) • Super Mario 3D World (2013, Wii U) • Super Mario Maker (2015, Wii U) • Super Mario Run (2016, iOS/iPadOS/Android) • Super Mario Odyssey (2017, Switch) • Super Mario Maker 2 (2019, Switch) • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023, Switch)
Reissues VS. Super Mario Bros. (1986, VS) • Super Mario Bros. (1986, G&W) • All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros. (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. (1989, NGW) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990, NGW) • Super Mario World (1991, NGW) • Super Mario All-Stars (1993, SNES) • Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World (1994, SNES) • BS Super Mario USA (1996, SNES) • BS Super Mario Collection (1997, SNES) • Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (1999, GBC) • Super Mario Advance (2001, GBA) • Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (2001, GBA) • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2003, GBA) • Classic NES Series (2004-2005, GBA) • Super Mario 64 DS (2004, DS) • Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition (2010, Wii) • Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (2016, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019, Switch) • Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020, Switch) • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020, G&W) • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021, Switch)
Related games Super Mario Bros. Special (1986, computer) • Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994, GB) • Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995, SNES) • New Super Luigi U (2013, Wii U) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2014, Wii U) • Super Mario Bros. 35 (2020, Switch) • Bowser's Fury (2021, Switch)
Canceled games Super Mario's Wacky Worlds (CD-i) • Mario Takes America (CD-i) • VB Mario Land (VB) • Super Mario 64 2 (N64DD)
Donkey Kong series Donkey Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1994, GB)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong series Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004, GBA) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006, DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009, DSiWare) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010, DS) • Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013, 3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015, 3DS/Wii U) • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (2016, 3DS/Wii U)
Mario Bros. series Mario Bros. (1983, arcade) • Mario Bros. Special (1984, computer) • Punch Ball Mario Bros. (1984, computer) • Mario Clash (1995, VB)
Wrecking Crew series VS. Wrecking Crew (1984, VS) • Wrecking Crew (1985, NES) • Wrecking Crew '98 (1998, SFC)
Other Mario Bros. (1983, G&W) • Mario's Cement Factory (1983, G&W) • Mario & Wario (1993, SNES) • Hotel Mario (1994, CD-i) • Super Princess Peach (2005, DS) • Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024, Switch)
Reissues Crazy Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1982, G&W) • Mario Bros. have returned (1988, FDS) • Donkey Kong (1994, NGW) • Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (2002, GBA) • Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros. (2004, arcade) • Virtual Console (2006-2016, Wii/3DS/Wii U) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018, Switch/3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024, Switch)
Tech demos Super Mario 128 (2000, GCN) • New Super Mario Bros. Mii (2011, Wii U)
Mario Kart series Main Super Mario Kart (1992, SNES) • Mario Kart 64 (1996, N64) • Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001, GBA) • Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003, GCN) • Mario Kart DS (2005, DS) • Mario Kart Wii (2008, Wii) • Mario Kart 7 (2011, 3DS) • Mario Kart 8 (2014, Wii U) • Mario Kart Tour (2019, iOS/iPadOS/Android)
Arcade Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 (2007, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (2013, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP VR (2017, arcade)
Other Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020, Switch)
Ports Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017, Switch)
Mario Party series Main Mario Party (1998, N64) • Mario Party 2 (1999, N64) • Mario Party 3 (2000, N64) • Mario Party 4 (2002, GCN) • Mario Party 5 (2003, GCN) • Mario Party 6 (2004, GCN) • Mario Party 7 (2005, GCN) • Mario Party 8 (2007, Wii) • Mario Party 9 (2012, Wii) • Mario Party 10 (2015, Wii U) • Super Mario Party (2018, Switch) • Mario Party Superstars (2021, Switch) • Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024, Switch)
Handheld Mario Party Advance (2005, GBA) • Mario Party DS (2007, DS) • Mario Party: Island Tour (2013, 3DS) • Mario Party: Star Rush (2016, 3DS) • Mario Party: The Top 100 (2017, 3DS)
Arcade Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party (2004, arcade) • Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party 2 (2005, arcade) • Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher (2009, arcade) • Mario Party Kurukuru Carnival (2012, arcade) • Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher 2 (2013, arcade) • Mario Party Challenge World (2016, arcade)
Other Mario Party 4 (2002, Adobe Flash) • Mario Party-e (2003, GBA)
Sports games Mario Golf series Golf (1984, NES) • Stroke & Match Golf (1984, VS. System) • Golf: Japan Course (1987, FDS) • Golf: U.S. Course (1987, FDS) • Golf (1989, GB) • NES Open Tournament Golf (1991, NES) • Mario Golf (1999, N64) • Mario Golf (1999, GBC) • Mobile Golf (2001, GBC) • Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (2003, GCN) • Mario Golf: Advance Tour (2004, GBA) • Mario Golf: World Tour (2014, 3DS) • Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021, Switch)
Mario Tennis series Mario's Tennis (1995, VB) • Mario Tennis (2000, N64) • Mario Tennis (2000, GBC) • Mario Power Tennis (2004, GCN) • Mario Tennis: Power Tour (2005, GBA) (Bicep Pump [Unknown, Adobe Flash] • Reflex Rally [Unknown, Adobe Flash]) • Mario Tennis Open (2012, 3DS) • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (2015, Wii U) • Mario Tennis Aces (2018, Switch)
Mario Baseball series Mario Superstar Baseball (2005, GCN) • Mario Super Sluggers (2008, Wii)
Mario Strikers series Super Mario Strikers (2005, GCN) • Mario Strikers Charged (2007, Wii) • Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022, Switch)
Famicom Grand Prix series Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race (1987, FDS) • Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (1988, FDS)
Other Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, G&W) • Baseball (1989, GB) • Super Mario Race (1992, GwB) • Easy Racer (1996, SNES) • Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (2006, DS) • Mario Sports Mix (2010, Wii) • Mario Sports Superstars (2017, 3DS) • LEGO Super Mario Goal (2024, Sky Italia)
Canceled games Super Mario Spikers (Wii)
Role-playing games Paper Mario series Paper Mario (2000, N64) • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004, GCN) • Super Paper Mario (2007, Wii) • Paper Mario: Sticker Star (2012, 3DS) • Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016, Wii U) • Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020, Switch)
Mario & Luigi series Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003, GBA) • Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005, DS) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009, DS) • Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (2013, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (2015, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024, Switch)
Other Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996, SNES)
Remakes Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (2017, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (2018, 3DS) • Super Mario RPG (2023, Switch) • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024, Switch)
Dr. Mario series Main Dr. Mario (1990, NES/GB) • Dr. Mario 64 (2001, N64) • Dr. Mario Online Rx (2008, WiiWare) • Dr. Mario Express (2008, DSiWare) • Dr. Luigi (2013, Wii U) • Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure (2015, 3DS) • Dr. Mario World (2019, iOS/iPadOS/Android)
Other Dr. Mario (1993, GwB)
Remakes Tetris & Dr. Mario (1994, SNES) • Nintendo Puzzle Collection (2003, GCN) • Dr. Mario & Puzzle League (2005, GBA)
Luigi's Mansion series Main Luigi's Mansion (2001, GCN) • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013, 3DS) • Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019, Switch)
Arcade Luigi's Mansion Arcade (2015, arcade)
Remakes Luigi's Mansion (2018, 3DS) • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (2024, Switch)
Educational games Mario Discovery series Mario is Missing! (1992, MS-DOS) • Mario is Missing! (1993, SNES) • Mario is Missing! (1993, NES) • Mario's Time Machine (1993, MS-DOS) • Mario's Time Machine (1993, SNES) • Mario's Time Machine (1994, NES) • Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters (1993, MS-DOS/SNES) • Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers (1994, MS-DOS/SNES) • Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun (1994, MS-DOS/SNES)
Mario Teaches Typing series Mario Teaches Typing (1991, MS-DOS) • Mario Teaches Typing 2 (1996, MS-DOS)
Other Family BASIC (1984, FC) • Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up (1991, MS-DOS)
Ports Mario's Early Years! CD-ROM Collection (1995, MS-DOS)
Art utilities Mario Artist series Mario Artist: Paint Studio (1999, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Talent Studio (2000, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Communication Kit (2000, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Polygon Studio (2000, N64DD)
Other I am a teacher: Super Mario Sweater (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. Print World (1991, MS-DOS) • Mario Paint (1992, SNES) • Super Mario Collection Screen Saver (1997, PC) • Mario no Photopi (1998, N64) • Mario Family (2001, GBC)
Miscellaneous Picross series Mario's Picross (1995, GB) • Mario's Super Picross (1995, SFC) • Picross 2 (1996, GB) • Picross NP Vol. 6 (2000, SFC)
LCD handhelds Mario's Bombs Away (1983, G&W) • Mario's Egg Catch (1990, SMBW) • Luigi's Hammer Toss (1990, SMBW) • Princess Toadstool's Castle Run (1990, SMBW) • Mario the Juggler (1991, G&W)
Pinball Pinball (1984, NES) • Super Mario Bros. (1992, arcade) • Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World (1992, arcade) • Mario Pinball Land (2004, GBA)
Arcade Mario Roulette (1991, arcade) • Piccadilly Circus: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1991, arcade) • Mario World (1991, arcade) • Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World (1992, arcade) • Super Mario World Popcorn (1992, arcade) • Pika Pika Mario (1992, arcade) • Janken Fukubiki: Super Mario World (1992, arcade) • Koopa Taiji (1993, arcade) • Būbū Mario (1993, arcade) • Mario Undōkai (1993, arcade) • Super Mario World (1993, arcade) • Super Mario Kart: Doki Doki Race (1994, arcade) • Mario Bowl (1995, arcade) • Super Mario Attack (1996, arcade) • Super Donkey Kong 2 Swanky no Bonus Slot (1996, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1996, arcade) • Mario Kart 64 (1996, arcade) • Super Mario 64 (1997, arcade) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (Unknown, arcade) • Super Mario World (Unknown, arcade) • Guru Guru Mario (Unknown, arcade) • Dokidoki Mario Chance! (2003, arcade) • Super Mario Fushigi no Janjan Land (2003, arcade) • New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin World (2011, arcade)
Browser Mario Net Quest (1997, Adobe Shockwave) • Mario's Memory Madness (1998, Adobe Shockwave) • Crazy Counting (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Dinky Rinky (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Goodness Rakes (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Melon Mayhem (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Nomiss (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Wario's Whack Attack (1998, Adobe Shockwave) • The Lab (The Bookshelf • The Drafting Table • PolterCue • Ask Madame Clairvoya) (2001, Adobe Flash) • Mario Trivia (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Mario Memory (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Virus Attack! (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Mini-Mario Factory Game! (2004, Adobe Flash) • Bill Bounce (2004, Adobe Flash) • Mario Party 7 Bon Voyage Quiz (2005, Adobe Flash) • Super Mario Strikers (2005, Adobe Flash) • Dr. Mario Vitamin Toss (2005, Adobe Flash) • Bowser's Lair Hockey (2005, Adobe Flash) • Heads-Up (2005, Adobe Flash) • Parasol Fall (2005, Adobe Flash) • Dribble Skillz (2006, Adobe Flash) • Superstar Shootout (2006, Adobe Flash) • Cannon Kaos (2006, Adobe Flash) • 1-Up Hunt! (2006, Adobe Flash) • Super Paper Mario Memory Match (2007, Adobe Flash) • Are You Smarter Than Mario? (2008, Adobe Flash) • Play Nintendo activities (2014–present)
DSiWare applications Mario Calculator (2009, DSiWare) • Mario Clock (2009, DSiWare)
Other games Alleyway (1989, GB) • Yoshi's Safari (1993, SNES) • UNDAKE30 Same Game (1995, SFC) • Mario's Game Gallery (1995, MS-DOS) • Mario's FUNdamentals (1998, Windows) • Yakuman DS (2005, DS)
Tech demos NDDEMO (2001, GCN) • Mario's Face (Unknown, DS)
Crossovers Game & Watch Gallery series Game & Watch Gallery (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 3 (1999, GBC) • Game & Watch Gallery 4 (2002, GBA)
Super Smash Bros. series Super Smash Bros. (1999, N64) • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, GCN) • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, 3DS) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, Wii U) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Switch)
Itadaki Street series Itadaki Street DS (2007, DS) • Fortune Street (2011, Wii)
Mario & Sonic series Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2008, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2012, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition (2016, arcade) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Switch) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition (2020, arcade)
NES Remix series Main NES Remix (2013, Wii U) • NES Remix 2 (2014, Wii U)
Reissues NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014, 3DS)
Mario + Rabbids series Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017, Switch) • Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022, Switch)
Other Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle (1997, SNES) • NBA Street V3 (2005, GCN) • Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (2005, GCN) • SSX on Tour (2005, GCN) • Tetris DS (2006, DS) • Captain Rainbow (2008, Wii) • Art Style: PiCTOBiTS (2009, DSiWare) • Nintendo Land (2012, Wii U) • Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (2015, 3DS) • Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024, Switch)
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