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{{italic title|List of ''Mario'' references in video games}}
'''List of references in video games''' can refer to the following:
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A list of references to the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] in video games.


==''[[wikipedia:1080° Avalanche|1080° Avalanche]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]])==
*[[List of references in Nintendo video games]]
[[File:1080Snowboarding.PNG|thumb|View of the underside of Ricky Winderborn's board.]]
*[[List of references in third-party video games]]
*On the bottom of Ricky Winterborn's "8-Bit Soul" snowboard, a ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' sprite of Mario, using the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' color palette, can be seen (or Luigi on the alternate color of that board). Ricky's bio also mentions that he likes to play Nintendo games such as ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''The Legend of Zelda''.
*An NES controller board makes the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' jump noise when the jump button is pressed and the [[Bill Blaster]] sound when landing.
*At the end of the stage Midnight City is an ice sculpture of Mario in a victory pose.
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==''[[wikipedia:The Adventures of Willy Beamish|The Adventures of Willy Beamish]]'' (Multiplatform)==
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[[File:Monstersquad.png|thumb|The "Monster Squad" game.]]
*The main protagonist, Willy, at one point plays a "Nintari" game entitled "Monster Squad", appears to be a spoof of ''Super Mario Bros.''. Nintari is also a portmanteau of Nintendo and Atari.
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==''[[wikipedia:Advent Rising|Advent Rising]]'' (Xbox/PC)==
[[File:AdventRisingWarpPipe.png|thumb|A [[Warp Pipe]]-like object in Chapter 1-B of ''Advent Rising''.]]
*One of the levels has a secret area which leads to a [[Warp Zone]] similar to that of the ''Mario'' series, complete with three different pipes.
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==''[[wikipedia:Alex Kidd in Shinobi World|Alex Kidd in Shinobi World]]'' (Sega Master System)==
[[File:ShinobiKid2.jpg|thumb|"Mario-Oh"]]
*During development, the first boss of the game was intended to be a character based on Ken-Oh, the first boss of the ''Shinobi'' arcade game, named "Mari-Oh", who bore a striking resemblance to [[Mario]] (likely to mock [[Nintendo]], as the ''Alex Kidd'' games were all made by [[Sega]], Nintendo's business rival at the time)<ref>As noted in previews in ''S - The Sega Magazine'' Issue 4.</ref> By the final game, however, Mari-Oh was replaced with the unrelated "Kabuto" boss.
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==''Angry Birds'' series==
[[File:SuperBirdBros.PNG|thumb|The stage referencing 1-1]]
===''[[wikipedia:Angry Birds Space|Angry Birds Space]]'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]/[[wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]]/PC/Mac)===
*The second Eggsteroid is a homage to [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', with rocks in the place of ? Blocks and wood in the place of Brick Blocks. The upper "? Block" contains a Bad Piggy which moves in a similar manner to the [[Super Mushroom]]s. Unlike in the original game, the ground can be broken and the pig representing the mushroom comes out of the top block, which in Super Mario Bros contained a coin.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Angry Birds Epic|Angry Birds Epic]]'' ([[wikipedia:iOs|iOS]]/[[wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]])===
*Some battles have Foreman Pig as an enemy, referred to as "Foreman" in the game. He sports a red cap, which highly resembles [[Mario's cap]] and holds a pipe which strongly resembles a [[Warp Pipe]], which also has a [[1up Mushroom]], a [[Mini Mushroom]], and a [[Super Mushroom]] growing on it. Foreman Pig's mustache also helps him to further resemble [[Mario]].
*Chef Pig's role in this game is named "WizPig". His name is also similar to the [[Wizpig|villain of the same name]] in [[Diddy Kong Racing]].
 
===''[[wikipedia:Angry Birds Friends|Angry Birds Friends]]'' ([[wikipedia:Facebook|Web]]/[[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]/[[wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]])===
[[File:Angry friends.jpg|thumb|The level from ''Angry Birds Friends''.]]
*The 2015 Retro Game tournament of ''Angry Birds Friends'' featured six levels, each designed after a vintage video game. In this respect, the second level of the tournament borrowed elements from levels World 1-1 and World 1-2 of the classic ''Super Mario Bros.'', such as [[? Block|boxes that acted exactly like Question Blocks]], [[coin]]s, a [[flagpole]] preceded by a [[block]] stairway, a [[fortress]], and last - but not least - a double [[Warp Pipe]].<ref>http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-friends-2015-tournament-level-2-week-146-walkthrough/</ref>
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==''Animal Crossing'' series==
===''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]])===
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*When [[nookipedia:Rover|Rover]] calls [[nookipedia:Tom Nook|Tom Nook]], he says "It's-a me! Good impression, huh?", referring to Mario's famous catchphrase.
*There are many rare [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] games that the player can find and play once they are in their house. Among them are several ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' games:
**''[[Donkey Kong (game)]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]'' are obtainable from Tom Nook's [[nookipedia:Lottery|Lottery]], [[nookipedia:Crazy Redd's|Crazy Redd's]], or by digging it up after a villager buries it.
**''[[Wario's Woods]]'' can be obtained by burying a furniture item on [[nookipedia:Animal Island|Animal Island]], then having the [[nookipedia:Islander|Islander]] dig it up and bury another item as replacement. The replacement item has a chance of being ''Wario's Woods''.
**''[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]'' are obtainable through codes provided as prizes from Nintendo giveaways.
**''[[Mario Bros.]]'' can be obtained by scanning an [[e-Reader]] card for the game.
**''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is hidden in the game's code and can only be obtained through cheating devices.
*Two items in the game are rare [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] statues, which are gold and silver respectively.
*While rowing to Animal Island, [[nookipedia:Kapp'n|Kapp'n]] sings one of a few random songs, and a line to one of them is that he sings better than Mario.
*After rescuing [[nookipedia:Gulliver|Gulliver]], the player might be told of how he left his pet goldfish in [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] and [[Toad Town]].
*There is a series of Mario-themed furniture that can be unlocked with special cheat codes from [[Nintendo Power]] if the player tells them to Tom Nook. They include: a [[Warp Pipe]], a [[Super Star]], a [[Fire Flower]], a [[Mushroom]], a [[Flagpole]], a [[Koopa Shell]], a [[Cannon]] (or rather a [[Bill Blaster]]), a [[? Block]], a [[Brick Block]], and a [[Coin]]. There is a wallpaper called "Mushroom Mural" which is an exact replica of the backdrop of the first level in ''Super Mario Bros.'', and a carpet called "Block Flooring" which is identical to the ground tiles.
*There are four Mario-related shirts: the "big bro's shirt", a red shirt with Mario's trademark "M"; the "lil' bro's shirt", a green shirt with Luigi's "L"; the "turnip shirt", on which a pattern resembling [[vegetable]]s appears, and the "toad shirt", which is a red shirt with [[Toad (species)|Toad]] spots; for some reason, the name in-game incorrectly spells "Toad" with a lowercase "t".
*[[nookipedia:Alfonso|Alfonso]] the crocodile sports the big bro's shirt, and his initial catchphrase is "It's-a me." Additionally, one of the gorillas, [[nookipedia:Louie|Louie]], greatly resembles [[Donkey Kong]] and wears the lil' bro's shirt.
*If the player sends [[nookipedia:Bob|Bob]] the code on his e-card, he will write back in a letter claiming he had a dream of the player running around an island with a water pump on their back, a reference to ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
*[[nookipedia:K.K. Slider|K.K. Slider]]'s song, [[nookipedia:K.K. Country|K.K. Country]], is a cover of [[Choco Mountain]] from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. The song is also present in all subsequent games.
 
===''[[nookipedia:Dōbutsu no Mori e+|Dōbutsu no Mori e+]]'' (GCN)===
*The Egg [[nookipedia:Town Decoration|Town Decoration]] resembles a [[Yoshi Egg]].
 
===''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: Wild World|Animal Crossing: Wild World]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
[[File:ACWW Arcade Machine.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:Mario Luigi ACWW.JPG|thumb]]
*The furniture pieces from the original ''Animal Crossing'' are available once more, with some new ones added in. However, this time they must be received from [[Nintendo]] through letters obtained over [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]].
*Occasionally when players open up villagers' bureaus, dressers, etc., the message that pops up reads "What are Luigi's clothes doing in here?!"
*The four shirts from the original return. The hats and mustaches are also in the game.
*The "Super Mario Bros. 3 Paper" is first in this game, with a background resembling the title screen for ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.
*The Arcade Machine first appears in this game, featuring a fighting game with characters resembling Mario and Luigi.
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===''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: City Folk|Animal Crossing: City Folk]]'' ([[Wii]])===
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*One of the items, the Arcade Machine, has a game resembling a fighting game with Mario and Luigi. The Pinball Machine also features what appears to be the artwork for the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' on the screen and artwork of Mario on the table itself. Another item is the Tabletop Game, which looks like a side scrolling shooter; however, the ground appears to be from the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' as well.
*A [[Banana]], Triple [[Shell]]s, a [[Yoshi Egg|Yoshi's Egg]], a "Bad Bro Mustache" (an accessory that looks like [[Wario]]'s nose and mustache), a [[Toad]] Hat, a Peach Parasol, a Wario Hat, and a Kart (taking the appearance of Mario's [[Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'') can all be purchased from the [[nookipedia:Tom Nook Point System|Tom Nook Point System]].
*All the ''Mario''-related items from the original ''Animal Crossing'' appear in this game, but instead of using a code to obtain them, the player must shoot down a floating present with a slingshot and open it.
*If the player finds bags of Bells from a rock using a shovel, the "Extra life" tune from ''Super Mario Bros.'' will play for every bag found.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCjT7G7Y618</ref>
*If [[nookipedia:Wendell|Wendell]] is given a Red Turnip or a White Turnip, the player gets a ? Block or Brick Block pattern respectively.
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===''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])===
[[File:New Leaf reference.jpeg|right|thumb|Guliver mentioning [[Admiral Bobbery]].]]
*After waking up Guliver on the beach, he may ask the player if he is in [[the Overthere]]. If the player chooses to help him, he may say, "''Oh, thanks! I haven't met someone so willing to help a total stranger since the [[Pianta|residents]] of [[Ricco Harbor]]!''"<ref>[http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=202408]</ref>. He may also say, "''You mean it?! I haven't met such a noble skipper since old Bobbery of Rogueport! Not even close!''" In addition, he may also say how he was glad when he was once washed up on [[Isle Delfino]].
*When Gulliver describes his destination as Easter Island, one of the options to choose is [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]].
*Mario and Luigi hats and shirts and a Wario hat can be bought at the [[nookipedia:Able Sisters|Able Sisters]] shop. The first six notes of the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme plays when one of these are put on.
*Just like in ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'', revealing bags of Bells from a rock plays the [[Extra life]] tune from ''Super Mario Bros.''
*In the [[nookipedia:Dream Suite|Dream Suite]], sometimes when the player falls asleep, a soft version of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' theme will play.
*On the official website, there are QR Codes for [[nookipedia:Design|designs]] which players can scan using the sewing machine to receive special clothes in-game; two of these designs are [[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]]'s dresses.
*There is a pinball machine that has artwork from ''Super Mario Bros.''. It can be bought along with the arcade machine from the last game.
*Sometimes, villagers might say they have a game about "a guy in green overalls with a vacuum cleaner", a reference to Luigi's appearance in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' and [[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon|its sequel]].
*The tabletop game looks like ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]'' as it was shown on a poster.
*"SMB3 paper" (used to write letters) can be bought at [[nookipedia:Timmy and Tommy's store|Timmy and Tommy's store]], which has a background similar to that of the title screen from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.
*The [[nookipedia:fortune cookie|fortune cookies]] from Timmy and Tommy's store contain lucky tickets, which can be traded in for Nintendo-related items, including items from the ''Mario'' series. Besides the carpet and wallpaper, all the 8-bit items from previous ''Animal Crossing'' games have changed into their modern designs, specifically those seen in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. 22 of the lucky tickets are references to the ''Mario'' series, more specifically to either ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' or ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'':
 
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| 1 || ''A [[Mario's Cap|red hat]] may improve your head, as well as your fashion sense.'' || [[nookipedia:Mario theme|Mushroom mural]]
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| 2 || ''You will be visited by a mustachioed man.'' || [[nookipedia:Mario theme|Block floor]]
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| 7 || ''[[Princess Peach|She]] who shades herself from an [[Angry Sun|angry sun]] does so with dignity.'' || [[Peach's Parasol|Peach's parasol]]
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| 12 || ''In both life and love, there is always [[Mushroom Retainer|another castle]].'' || [[Toad]] hat
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| 17 || ''He who breaks [[block]]s with his head must remember to grow up.'' || [[Brick Block|Block]]
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| 18 || ''You cannot put a value in your life, unless you have 100 [[coin|gold coins]].'' || [[Coin]]
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| 19 || ''He who flaps in front of an enemy may soon be flapping at his [[boots]].'' || [[Goal Pole|Flagpole]]
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| 20 || ''Sometimes a flower is just a flower, unless [[Fire Flower|it causes fires]].'' || [[Fire Flower]]
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| 21 || ''He who wishes to [[Super Mario|grow big]] would be wise to eat his [[Super Mushroom|roughage]].'' || [[Super Mushroom]]
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| 22 || ''He who kicks his problems away may soon find them returning.'' || [[Green Shell]]
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| 23 || ''Power is often fleeting.'' || [[Super Star]]
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| 24 || ''You only live once, unless you have [[Extra life|another guy]].'' || [[1-Up Mushroom]]
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| 25 || ''The future is a mystery that may hold great treasures for you.'' || [[? Block]]
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| 26 || ''There are no shortcuts in life, except for when there are.'' || [[Warp Pipe|Pipe]]
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| 27 || ''He who [[jump]]s over fire, does so knowing it is not impressed.'' || [[Firebar|Fire Bar]]
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| 28 || ''Cannons are much like toasters, though bread is bad for cannons.'' || [[Bill Blaster|Bullet Bill Blaster]]
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| 29 || ''Never count your [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] before they hatch. Plans often change.'' || [[Yoshi Egg|Yoshi's Egg]]
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| 31 || ''Sometimes that which protect you must also fight for you as well.'' || [[Red Shell|Triple Red Shells]]
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| 32 || ''You should consider a career as a professional [[kart]] racer.'' || [[Kart]]
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| 44 || ''[[Garlic]] is not a substitute for personal hygiene.'' || [[Wario|Bad bro]]'s stache
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| 45 || ''An itchy nose is worth the sacrifice for a glorious upper lip.'' || [[Mario|Big bro]]'s stache
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| 48 || ''Those who slip are often just given a chance to appreciate the ground.'' || [[Banana|Triple Bananas]]
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==''Art Academy'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Art Academy (video game)|Art Academy]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
[[File:Art academy yoshi.jpg|thumb|The Yoshi plush drawing.]]
*A pencil-drawn picture of a [[Yoshi]] plush toy can be seen on the game's cover. This drawing does not appear in the game, however.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!|Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])===
*On the cover for the PAL version (titled ''New Art Academy''), a pencil-drawn [[Goomba]] picture can be seen. Like the Yoshi doll before, this drawing does not appear in the game itself.
*At one point, one custom lesson for ''New Art Academy''/''Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!'' was distributed by Nintendo via SpotPass, distributed in different periods depending on the region. The custom lesson featured a colored-pencil drawing of a Goomba, and the method which to draw it. The picture featured is different from the Goomba drawing on the PAL version cover as mentioned above, though.
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==''[[wikipedia:Art Style: PiCTOBiTS|Art Style: PiCTOBiTS]]'' ([[Nintendo DSi|DSi]])==
*Several puzzles represent ''Mario'' characters, such as [[Mario]], [[Bowser]] and a [[Goomba]].
*The [[POW Block]] appears as an item in the game.
<gallery>
File:LogoPiCTOBiTS.png|Logo
File:PiCTOBiTStitle.jpg|Title Screen
File:MarioBiTS.jpg|Gameplay of Stage 1, featuring [[Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
File:BowserBiTS.jpg|Gameplay of Stage 14, featuring [[Bowser]] from ''Super Mario Bros.''
File:MarioBiTS2.jpg|Gameplay of Stage 6, featuring Mario from ''[[Wrecking Crew]]''
File:GoombaBiTS.jpg|Completed Stage 2: [[Goomba]] from ''Super Mario Bros.''
File:NormalDarkBiTS.jpg|Normal and Dark Mode
File:MusicBiTS.jpg|Music Mode
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==''Assassin's Creed'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Assassin's Creed II|Assassin's Creed II]]'' (Multiplatform)===
[[File:It's a-me, Mario.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Mario Auditore's introduction.]]
In Mario Auditore's debut cutscene, he introduces himself with "Don't you recognize me? It's a-me, Mario!", referring to Mario's catchphrase.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' (Multiplatform)===
*One of the game's achievements/trophies is called "Principessa in Another Castello", referencing the [[Toad|Mushroom Retainer]]s' quote: ''"Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another castle!"'' from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
*In the mission "Femme Fatale," after Ezio has killed all of the guards and dragged Lucrezia Borgia towards Caterina Sforza's cell, she commented "Rescuing princesses from castles now?"
*The achievement "Plumber" shows a picture of a [[Warp Pipe]].
 
==''[[wikipedia:Astal|Astal]]'' (Sega Saturn)==
[[File:Mario in astal.png|thumb]]
*A sprite of [[Mario]] is present in the game's code.<ref>[http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/astal/astal.htm Hardcore Gaming 101: Astal].</ref>
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==''[[wikipedia:Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum|Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum]]'' (PS2, PC)==
[[File:Roman with Fludd.jpg|thumb]]
*One of the most common enemies is a Roman dressed in a Mario costume who uses the [[F.L.U.D.D.]] device from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' to blast water at Asterix and Obelix. His likeness also appears on the Eiffel Tower decorations and the statues on the side of the Arc de Triomphe. Additionally, Romans that resemble other video game characters such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Pac-Man appear.
*There is an area accessed through a [[Warp Pipe]] in WCW Arena named "Internetus" which is somewhat of a tribute to the ''Mario'' games. There are [[POW Block]]s, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Mushroom]] platforms, [[Piranha Plant]] designs on the floor, and more. The music also sounds like that of a ''Mario'' game.
*In the secret entrance to Las Vegum, there is a menhir painted white with green spots, resembling a [[Yoshi Egg]].
*The wall behind the Eiffel Tower in Lutetia is designed to look like the background of a ''Mario'' level.
*Near the boss in WCW Arena, there are wall tiles made to look like blocks from ''Mario'' games.
*In the night-time area of Venetia, there are giant statues of [[Donkey Kong]], [[Princess Peach]], and a [[Shine Sprite]]. Additionally there are two more Shine Sprites in an underground tunnel in the same room.
*Some flag decorations in Venetia feature [[Super Mushroom]]s and Yoshi Eggs.
*Upon entering the Obelisk area of Lutetia, there are barrels rolling down a slope with Donkey Kong's logo on them.
*In WCW Arena there is a massive scaffolding which looks and plays just like the first level of ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. There is also one on Pirate Island with a giant statue of Donkey Kong on top (the same one seen in Venetia, but wearing an eye patch).
*On Pirate Island there are carvings of Donkey Kong's face on the ground at one area.
*In Venetia there are fountains featuring Donkey Kong's face, with the water flowing from his mouth.
*Beside the merchandise stand on the shores of Pirate Island there is a red towel with a [[Sidestepper]] on it and [[Super Star]]s on the ground nearby.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Back to the Future: The Game|Back to the Future: The Game]]'' (Multiplatform)==
[[File:Backtothemario.png|thumb]]
*During "Episode 1: It's About Time," Marty must make arrangements for Edna to deliver soup (which is actually alcohol) to the Stay Sober Society. At one point, Marty mentions that he's delivered soup to charities before, and Edna asks him which ones they were. Marty responds by telling her "The... um... Mario Brothers...", and Edna goes on to comment that "the Italians do so many good works".
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==The Battle Cats==
*A Kory holds a hammer that looks identical to a hammer from the Hammer Bros.
 
==''Banjo-Kazooie'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]]/Xbox Live Arcade/Xbox One)===
*In the level Click Clock Wood, there is a large beaver named [[Gnawty]] who needs Banjo and Kazooie to destroy the rock blocking the entrance to his home. While resembling the Gnawties of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series, he mostly resembles [[Very Gnawty]] in size, color, and strength.
*In the level Bubblegloop Swamp, [[Tiptup]] appears and is the conductor of a singing group of turtles.
*In the voice questions at Grunty's Furnace Fun, [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Cranky Kong]]'s names are seen as answers.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Tooie|Banjo-Tooie]]'' ([[Nintendo 64]]/Xbox Live Arcade/Xbox One)===
[[File:GogglesMole.jpg|thumb|left]]
[[File:Banjo-Tooie Bowser face picture.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Mario's reference in BT.PNG|thumb|The dialogue referring to Mario directly.]]
*In Grunty Industries, Banjo and Kazooie find Loggo, a toilet character from the previous game, who says that he needs unblocking. Kazooie suggests calling a plumber, and says that she thinks Mario's free at the moment. Loggo says he doesn't think Mario does that kind of work anymore. In the Xbox 360 version of the game, the dialogue is altered slightly to say "Italian plumber" instead.
*[[Bottles]]'s daughter, Goggles, can be seen playing with a Donkey Kong doll.
*During the final battle with Hag 1, Gruntilda asks the question "Who appears on the cover art?", and one of the answers is "Banjo, Kazooie, and Donkey Kong".
*In the Inferno section in the Haunted Zone in Witchyworld, there is a face at the top of the large slide which many believe resembles [[Bowser]]'s face.
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===''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts|Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' (Xbox 360/Xbox One)===
[[File:Banjo-Kazooie 8 Bit-Mario.jpg|thumb|The 8-bit Mario.]]
*To show the power of the vehicle editor in the game, an 8-bit Mario on wheels is shown in the trailer in Nutty Acres. It then gets destroyed by Banjo and Kazooie. The trailer was later edited to remove the portion when the 8-bit Mario is destroyed. However, the shot of it prior to the destroying remains.<ref>[http://gamevideos.com/video/id/18831 http://gamevideos.com/video/id/18831]</ref>
*In the opening sequence, when Banjo, Kazooie, and Gruntilda encounter the Lord of Games for the first time, Kazooie at one point remarks that they have been in several games already, and Lord of Games responds by saying that they've been in "nowhere near as many as that Italian gentleman."
*In the Jiggoseum level, on a balcony in the south end of the main area is a pile of giant, metallic dice that Kazooie can pick up and move. Hidden behind them is a large, golden cube with a metallic white question mark on the side of it.
*At one point, Banjo mentions that he once was in a race with "[[Taj the Genie|a genie]] and [[Wizpig|a giant pig]]", referring to ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''.
*The achievement unlocked for opening the Terrarium of Terror, an outer-space forest themed world, is called "Super Banjo Universe," a parody of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.
*One of the questions given by Lord of Games in the quiz at the end of the game is "Which game featured a Banjo appearance but wasn't a Banjo title?" The correct choice is ''Diddy Kong Racing''.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Baseball (1983 video game)|Baseball]]'' ([[Game Boy|GB]])==
[[File:Gb-baseball.gif|thumb]]
*Among the in-game players, Mario's name can be seen in the W-Bears team, and Luigi's name can be seen in the R-Eagles team.
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==''Bayonetta'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Bayonetta|Bayonetta]]'' (X360/PS3/[[Wii U]])===
[[File:Bayonetta WiiU Peach.jpg|thumb|Bayonetta's Peach costume.]]
*The Wii U version of the game features costumes for Bayonetta inspired by various Nintendo characters, including ones based upon [[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]] called "[[Mushroom Kingdom]] Princess" and "[[Sarasaland]] Princess" respectively.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oQREiY7JD4</ref> The costumes feature ribbons on the arms that have various ''Mario'' power-ups on them, and on her waist is a Mario trinket for the Peach costume, and a Luigi one for the Daisy costume. While the costumes are equipped, the Halos enemies drop are replaced with coins, which when collected make the sound effect heard in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfbra87opvo]</ref> Also, instead of summoning demons, Bayonetta summons Bowser's foot or fist. When doing so, Bowser's voice (provided by Kenny James) can be heard.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq3Z7MoMSs4#t=1660</ref>
 
===''[[wikipedia:Bayonetta 2|Bayonetta 2]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
*A Chain Chomp appears as an equippable weapon. It can be obtained by collecting the Angelic Hymns Gold LP "''[[Super Mario 64]]''"<ref>[http://bayonetta.wikia.com/wiki/Chain_Chomp Chain Chomp's page on the Bayonetta Wiki].</ref> During the cutscene of Rodin going to Inferno to make the weapon, a piano rendition of [[Bob-Omb Battlefield]]'s theme plays.
** The Ubran Elegance for the Chain Chomp gives Bayonetta Mario's hat (with a "B" instead of an "M") and mustache. She also gains a unique taunt in which she takes the hat off (a la one of Mario's taunts in [[Super Smash Bros]]) while saying "Mamma Mia!". If Jeanne equips the Ubran Elegance, she will gain Luigi's hat and mustache instead.
*The Nintendo costumes that appear in the port of the original game also appear in this game, including the Peach and Daisy costumes.
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==''[[wikipedia:Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator|Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator]]'' (PC)==
[[File:BenJordanreferences.png|thumb]]
*In the seventh game in the series, Ben enters a person's house by disguising himself as a plumber. He does this by putting on a colorful shirt and pair of overalls making him look like one of the Mario Bros.
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==''Big Brain Academy'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Big Brain Academy|Big Brain Academy]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
[[File:PiranhaPlant BBA.JPG|thumb]]
*In "Missing Links", a sketch of Mario's Hat will appear.
*In "Get in Shape" in the 3-star difficulty, a silhouette of a [[Piranha Plant]] will appear.
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===''[[wikipedia:Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree|Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree]]'' ([[Wii]])===
*In "Speed Sorting", one of the pictures of "Has a tail" is [[Raccoon Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.
*In "Point of View", one of the objects in the Brain Quiz category is a pair of Warp Pipes.<ref>http://www.nindb.net/game/big-brain-academy-wii.html</ref>
 
==''[[wikipedia:The Binding of Isaac (video game)|The Binding of Isaac]]'' / ''[[Wikipedia:The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth|The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth]]'' ([[wikipedia:Steam (software)|Steam]])==
[[File:TheBindingofIsaac.png|thumb|The Magic Mushroom, 1UP, Mini Mush and Bobby-Bomb.]]
*The Magic Mushroom, 1UP, and Mini Mush items resemble several mushroom power-ups from the Mario games. Also, the Magic and Mini Mushrooms change Isaac's size, much like the [[Super Mushroom|Super Mushrooms]] and [[Mini Mushroom|Mini Mushrooms]] do.
*The item "Bobby-Bomb" greatly resembles a [[Bob-omb]].
*Description of Liberty Cap says: "[[Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy]]" - referencing World 1-7 from [[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Yoshi's Island]].
*One of the fortune teller's messages is: "Your Princess is in another Castle", referencing the Mushroom Retainer's line in ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*To unlock jumping, the player has to pick up an object saying jump on it, that contains the box art of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
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==''Bitcoin Billionaire'' (iOS/Android)==
*One of the email bonuses received in the game is from [[Princess Peach|The Princess]], which reads "I'm in another castle, enjoying this bonus." This is a reference to the [[Mushroom Retainer]]'s line from [[Super Mario Bros.]]
*One of the unlockable room items is a [[Goal Pole]] from Super Mario Bros. It can be unlocked by reinvesting.
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File:BitcoinBillionaire_MarioReference1.png|Email referencing the line of the [[Mushroom Retainer]] from Super Mario Bros.
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==''Borderlands'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Borderlands (video game)|Borderlands]]'' (Multiplatform)===
*There is an achievement in the game titled, "My Brother Is An Italian Plumber", which is earned by stomping enemies.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Borderlands 2|Borderlands 2]]'' (Multiplatform)===
[[File:DonkeyMong.png|thumb]]
*A race of enemies called "Bullymongs" are four-armed ape-like creatures; there is a rare subspecies called "Donkey Mongs" which wear red ties and throw [[barrel]]s, a reference to ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', if the player successfully defeats a Donkey Mong, they are awarded with an achievement entitled "Definitely An Italian Plumber", a reference to [[Mario]].
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==''[[wikipedia:Braid (video game)|Braid]]'' (Xbox Live Arcade/PSN/Steam/Mac App Store)==
[[File:DKbraid.jpg|thumb]]
*There is a level named "Jumpman" (referencing Mario's original name) which resembles [[25m]] from the original ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game. In ''[[wikipedia:Indie Game: The Movie|Indie Game: The Movie]]'', it is shown that the gorilla in said level was originally a sprite of Donkey Kong from the arcade game in the prototype.
*At the end of most worlds, the ragdoll-like dinosaur character says, "Sorry, but your princess is in another castle", referencing the Mushroom Retainer's line in ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*There are plant enemies which come out of pipes very similar to [[Piranha Plant]]s.
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==''Brain Age'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!|Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
*In "Syllable Count", there is the famous Toad quote written during the game. It reads, "Thank you, Mario, but our princess is in another castle."
*If the player taps the walking man who appears when the player gets the rank "Walking Speed", he whistles the first six notes of the ''Mario'' theme.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
[[File:Brainage2-virusburst.png|thumb]]
*If the player goes on 'Training' and taps the last '???', this will start a game called 'Virus Buster', which is a game just like ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'', even with a soothing version of the in-game music. This mini-game can be played in the WiiWare game ''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'', but with the Wii Remote's cursor control.
*If the player taps the walking man who appears when the player gets the rank "Walking Speed", he whistles the tune that plays after Mario gets a 1-Up.
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===''[[wikipedia:Brain Age Express|Brain Age Express]]'' ([[DSiWare]])===
*If the player taps the walking man who appears when the player gets the rank "Walking Speed", he whistles the tune that plays after Mario loses a life in ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*The game 'Virus Buster' returns from ''Brain Age 2''.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Breath of Death VII|Breath of Death VII]]'' (PC/Xbox Live Arcade)==
*A part of the game has the player searching for a prince named Erik in a castle. If the player speaks to a certain guard, he states ''"Perhaps the Prince is in another castle."''.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Bully: Scholarship Edition|Bully: Scholarship Edition]]'' ([[Wii]]/Xbox 360)==
*The minor character Ray Huges says "They say kids imitate video games. But I have yet to turn into a mustached plumber!".
 
==''[[wikipedia:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]'' (Multiplatform)==
[[File:8-bit price.png|thumb|The callsign emblem.]]
*In multiplayer in both games, reaching a 10-kill killstreak with no killstreak rewards equipped nets the player a callsign emblem of Price patterned after the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' small Mario sprite.
*In ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'', a video game console called a "Gamestation" can be found in a house. One of the video games lying around it is named "''Italian Plumber Princess Rescue''".
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==''[[wikipedia:Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate|Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate]]''==
*A message from a skeleton says the following:
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The terrible state of the [[Warp Pipe|pipes]] down here would peturb even my brother [[Mario]]. Some parts have rusted terribly, While others are covered with fungus due to the high humidity. Not all the [[Mushroom]]s look good to eat either, Who knows what might happen if I eat one?
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==''[[wikipedia:Cave Story|Cave Story+]]'' (PC/Steam)==
[[File:CaveStory Peach Cosplay.jpg|thumb|left|Sue dressed as Peach.]]
*If the player plays the game on Halloween, Sue can be seen dressed up as [[Princess Peach]].
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==''Chase Mii'' ([[Wii U]] Tech Demo)==
[[File:WU ChaseMii.png|thumb]]
*The ''Chase Mii'' [[Tech Demo]] takes place in a [[Mushroom Kingdom]]-like area. The [[Mii]]s are dressed up as [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s and [[Mario]]. This game was later released as [[Mario Chase]], one of the twelve attractions in ''[[Nintendo Land]]''.
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==''[[wikipedia:Conker's Bad Fur Day|Conker's Bad Fur Day]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]]) / ''[[wikipedia:Conker: Live & Reloaded|Conker: Live & Reloaded]]'' (Xbox)==
*In order to defeat the game's final boss Heinrich, Conker has to grab and spin Heinrich around by the tail and fling him into an airlock portal towards outer space. This both parodies and references how [[Mario]] had to defeat [[Bowser]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
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==''Chibi-Robo'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Chibi-Robo!|Chibi-Robo!]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]])===
[[File:Kid Eggplant.jpg|thumb]]
*The [[Eggplant Man]] enemy from ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'' makes an appearance in the game, though it's renamed "Kid Eggplant" in the North American version of the game (his name in the Japanese version of ''Chibi-Robo!'' is "Nasubi Kamen", the same as Eggplant Man).
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===''[[wikipedia:Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash|Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])===
*A [[Mario]] PEZ Dispenser is among the Snacks the player can collect.
*Among the Trash is a [[Banana Peel]] with the description "Last night, I had a dream. A [[Donkey Kong|big gorilla]] riding a [[Kart]] passed a car I was riding in, and then he went and threw a HUGE banana peel at me! Gah!"
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==''Crash Bandicoot'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Crash Bandicoot|Crash Bandicoot]]'' (PS1)===
[[File:Crashbandicoot.png|thumb]]
[[File:DonkeyKongReferenceInToxicWaste.png|thumb|The Donkey Kong-like enemy from Toxic Waste.]]
*In early levels there are enemies resembling [[Piranha Plant]]s and wandering turtles who retract into their shell once jumped on, a parody of [[Koopa Troopa]]s. These enemies reappear in later installments in the series.
*In the Toxic Waste level, there are some bear-like enemies that throw nuclear canisters similar to [[Donkey Kong]].
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===''[[wikipedia:Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back|Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back]]'' (PS1)===
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*In some ruin levels, there is a log-throwing gorilla enemy which is a parody of Donkey Kong.
*There are Lab Assistants in the beehive levels who are dressed in Mario outfits and wield hammers, a reference to Mario's role in ''Donkey Kong''.
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===''[[wikipedia:Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped|Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped]]'' (PS1)===
*Crash being able to ride Baby T, a baby dinosaur, is most likely inspired by Mario being able to ride Yoshi in several ''Mario'' games. Baby T is even found from breaking his egg and runs away when it touches an enemy, just like Yoshi (except the player cannot chase down Baby T after he is hit and must find another egg).
 
===''[[wikipedia:Crash: Mind Over Mutant|Crash: Mind Over Mutant]]'' (Multiplatform)===
*The FMV cutscene after defeating the brainwashed Crunch Bandicoot is named "Crunch Get!" in the cutscene viewer, likely after the phrase "Shine Get!" in the Japanese version of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Crash of the Titans|Crash of the Titans]]'' (Multiplatform)===
*The Ratnicians can be heard sometimes saying "You thought he was an [[Mario|Italian plumber]] or something?" when they notice Crash.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Crash Twinsanity|Crash Twinsanity]]'' (Multiplatform)===
[[File:CrashTwinsanityDonkeyKongReference.png|thumb|The DK-esque rhino enemy.]]
*In the level "High Seas Hi-Jinks", a large rhinoceros throws barrels at the player, just like [[Donkey Kong]].
 
===''[[wikipedia:Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex|Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex]]'' (Multiplatform)===
*In the level "Crash and Burn", there is an area that resembles 25m from the original ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Crashmo|Crashmo]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS#Nintendo eShop|Nintendo 3DS eShop]])==
[[File:BuzzyBeetleCrashmo.png|thumb|Challenge No. 88 (Buzzy Beetle) in ''Crashmo''.]]
*Two stages are based on the [[Buzzy Beetle]] and [[Piranha Plant]] sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
 
==''Createrria'' (iOS)==
*There is an achievement named "The Italian Plumber" a reference to [[Mario]].
*In one of the signposts from the level ''Beginner's Path'' there is a line saying "...like an Italian plumber!" another reference to Mario.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Croc: Legend of the Gobbos|Croc: Legend of the Gobbos]]'' (Multiplatform)==
*The game was [[Argonaut Yoshi platformer|originally pitched]] as a 3D platformer starring Yoshi, it being retooled into an original IP after Nintendo rejected the offer.
*An advertisement poster of this game depicted Croc after apparently eating three video game characters: Mario, Crash Bandicoot, and Lara Croft. Their accessories can be seen: [[Mario's Cap|Mario's hat]], Crash's sneakers, and Lara's gun.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Danganronpa|Danganronpa]]'' (Multiplatform)==
*Yasuhiro Hagakure reference to the [[Piranha Plant]]s of ''Super Mario'' while speaking about the giant flower during the game's fifth chapter.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Dig Dug: Digging Strike|Dig Dug: Digging Strike]]'' (Nintendo DS)==
*One of the stages in the game is a reference to ''Mario Kart''. [[Item Box]]es are not included since they are Mario exclusive.
*The boxart on the back also features Susumu in a kart resembling the style from ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''.
 
==''[[Wikipedia:Disney Infinity|Disney Infinity]]'' (Multiplatform)==
[[File:DisneyInfintyMario.jpg|thumb]]
*A Toy Box is based on ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
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==''[[wikipedia:Drill Dozer|Drill Dozer]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]])==
*The player can unlock various of costumes for the playable character Jill to wear using Password codes. One of the costumes is a pair of blue overalls, which is based on Mario's clothes.
==''[[wikipedia:DX-Ball 2|DX-Ball 2]]'' (PC)==
*The ninth level in the "Tribute Set" expansion pack for this game was apparently styled to resemble a classic [[Super Star|Starman]] sprite, consisting of yellow bricks (which is indestructible) in the outer structure with explosive tiles covering the entire inner part. The player is required to hit one explosive tile at the top left to remove the outer bricks and complete the level in a few more hits.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Dying Light|Dying Light]]'' (PC/PS4/XOne)==
*The game features an easter egg in a form of a secret corridor which resembles a 3D recreation of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', playable from a first-person view. The secret room features [[Goomba]]-like enemies, explosive zombies, [[Warp Pipe|large green pipes]], [[Block (empty)|brown]] and [[? Block|yellow blocks]], and [[Goal Pole|large flag pole]] at the end. The main platform is only one block wide, and floats parallel to the corridor on a vast pool of blood. The corridor's blue walls are decorated with the extruded decals of pixel-like mountains and clouds. The secret corridor is accessible by squatting on a building's chimney that has a green pipe lodged inside it. The player will be instantly warped to the secret corridor, and exit using another pipe at the end of the main platform.<ref>http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/02/weirdness_theres_an_awesome_super_mario_bros_world_1-1_easter_egg_in_dying_light</ref>
 
==''Mother'' series==
===[[wikibound:Mother (video game)|''Mother'' / ''EarthBound Beginnings'']] ([[Famicom]])===
[[File:Ss earthbound0 1.gif|thumb]]
*A child in [[wikibound:Twinkle Elementary School|Twinkle Elementary]] in [[wikibound:Merrysville|Merrysville]] asks [[wikibound:Ninten|Ninten]] if he's played ''Dragon Warrior IV'', remarking that he can't get past ''Dragon Warrior III''. In the English version of the game (released as ''EarthBound Beginnings'' on Virtual Console), he instead says "''Super Mario Bros. 7''" and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', respectively. In the Game Boy Advance port ''Mother 1+2'', there is no longer any name-dropping.
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===''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])===
[[File:Onett arcade.PNG|thumb]]
*When [[Ness]] enters the arcade in [[Onett]], some of the games displayed on the arcade cabinet screens look similar to ''Donkey Kong''.
*In the Japanese version of the game, ''Mother 2'', the sixth set of default names references the ''Mario'' series, giving Ness the name "[[Mario]]", [[wikibound:Paula|Paula]] the name "[[Princess Peach|Peach]]", [[wikibound:Jeff|Jeff]] "[[Luigi]]", [[wikibound:Poo|Poo]] "[[Toad|Kinopio]]", and [[wikibound:King|King]] "[[Yoshi]]". The protagonist's [[wikibound:Favorite food|favorite food]] becomes "[[Super Mushroom|mushroom meal]]" and his [[wikibound:PSI Rockin|favorite thing]] becomes "[[Goal Pole|Goal]]". This naming set was replaced in the North American release.<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/earthbound EarthBound on The Mushroom Kingdom]. Retrieved March 14, 2015.</ref>
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==''[[wikipedia:Earthworm Jim Special Edition|Earthworm Jim Special Edition]]'' (Sega CD)==
[[File:Earthwormjim_donkeykong.png|thumb]]
*The enhanced Sega CD version of this game includes several secret masks for the character, including one of Donkey Kong with an arrow through his head. This is supposedly to spite Nintendo as the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' around the same time prevented ''Earthworm Jim'' from making more of an impact.{{refneeded}}
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==''[[wikipedia:Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion|Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])==
[[File:Epicmickey-thwomp.jpg|thumb]]
*The spiked stone enemies with Pete's face are based on [[Thwomp]]s, as they resemble and attack in a similar manner to them.
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==''[[wikipedia:Eversion (video game)|Eversion]]'' (PC, Steam)==
*An achievement for the [[wikipedia:Steam (software)|Steam]] version of this game is titled "The Princess Is In Another Castle", which is unlocked when the player reaches the normal ending without collecting all 240 gems. This is a reference to the line that the [[Mushroom Retainer]]s say when Mario saves them in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
 
==''[[wikipedia:F-1 Race|F-1 Race]]'' ([[Game Boy|GB]])==
*Mario waves the checkered flag when the player wins a race in the game.
*Several Mario characters greet the player before the race begins. The following characters appear based on the course he or she appears in:
**Toad - Course 2
**Luigi - Course 3
**Princess Toadstool - Course 4
**Mario - Course 6
**Donkey Kong - Course 9
**Bowser - Ending sequence.
 
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==[[F-ZeroWiki:F-Zero (series)|''F-Zero'' series]]==
[[File:F-zeroxrainbowrd.png|thumb]]
*The [[Rainbow Road (N64)|Rainbow Road]] from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' appears in ''[[f-zerowiki:F-Zero X|F-Zero X]]''. The Japan-exclusive [[f-zerowiki:F-Zero X Expansion Kit|''F-Zero X Expansion Kit'']] also changes the music to be a rock cover version of the track's theme from ''Mario Kart 64''.
*[[f-zerowiki:Mr. EAD|Mr. EAD]]'s head and mustache resemble those of Mario. His belt buckle is also designed after a [[Super Star]]. Additionally, when interviewing him in ''[[f-zerowiki:F-Zero GX|F-Zero GX]]'', his answer to his favorite food is Italian, and his dream for the future is to "wear overalls every day and take it easy."
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==''[[wikipedia:FaceBreaker|FaceBreaker K.O. Party]]'' ([[Wii]])==
*The back of the boxes' screenshot of the Punch-O-Matic minigame has the players listed as Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and Wario with the images being a pair of lips, a raptor, and a skull and crossbones. (Mario's image isn't shown.)
 
==''Family Feud: 2010 Edition'' (Multiplatform)==
*One of the families played against in the game's 1P mode includes two brothers named Marco and Luis who are plumbers. They are references to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. Marco's wife is named Patricia, she may be a reference to [[Princess Peach]]. Patricia has a nephew named Ted, a reference to [[Toad]]. Ted's afro is likely a reference to Toad's cap. These characters somewhat look like their Mario counterparts and do similar poses.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Fez (video game)|Fez]]'' (Multiplatform)==
*Gomez can enter wells similar to how Mario enters Warp Pipes.
==''[[Wikipedia:Flappy Bird|Flappy Bird]]'' (Multiplatform)==
[[File:Flappybird.jpg|thumb|''Flappy Bird''.]]
*The pipes used as obstacles in the game heavily resemble Warp Pipes.
*The Bird itself also resembles a ''Super Mario World''-style Cheep Cheep.
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==''[[wikipedia:Flipnote Studio 3D|Flipnote Studio 3D]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS#Nintendo eShop|3DS eShop]])==
[[File:FlipnoteStudio3D-StarCoin.gif|thumb|Coins in ''Flipnote Studio 3D''.]]
*Coins, that look similar to [[Star Coin]]s, can be collected. This currently only applies to the Japanese version of the app.
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==''[[wikipedia:Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive!|Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive!]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])==
In the Deluxe version of this game, Formees are able to smash blocks, collect coins, and eat [[Super Mushroom|Super Mushrooms]].
 
==''[[wikipedia:Geometry Dash|Geometry Dash]]'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]/[[wikipedia:Android|Android]])==
*In update version 2.0, one of the backgrounds closely resembles the hills found in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Similarly, the checkered floor ground also resembles the floor of the kings' chambers in the game.
*The "Thief! Thief!" cube resembles the [[Shy Guy]].
*The "Nice shot!" cube resembles the [[Rotating Block]] from ''Super Mario World''.
*The "Ultimate ToE2" cube resembles [[Boo]].
*The "I R Unstoppable!" UFO resembles the [[Koopa Clown Car]].
*In the Update 2.1 sneak peek video, there is an obstacle that bears a strong resemblance to the [[Fire Bar]]s.
 
==''Giana Sisters'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:The Great Giana Sisters|The Great Giana Sisters]]'' ([[wikipedia:Amiga|Amiga]]/[[wikipedia:Amstrad CPC|Amstrad CPC]]/[[wikipedia:Atari ST|Atari ST]]/[[wikipedia:MSX2|MSX 2]]/[[wikipedia:Commodore 64|C 64]])===
[[File:Giana Sisters Screenshot.png|thumb|left|''Giana'' after obtaining a Fire Wheel.]]
*The first level of ''The Great Giana Sisters'' is nearly identical in layout to the first stage found in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', and the game plays almost identically. The immediate similarity to ''Super Mario Bros.'' ensured that ''The Great Giana Sisters'' was quickly noticed by both the public and the video game industry itself. Nintendo pressured the makers of ''The Great Giana Sisters'' with warning of legal action should they not take appropriate action, and the game was voluntarily withdrawn from sale.<ref>[http://www.giantbomb.com/the-great-giana-sisters/3030-13277/ ''The Great Giana Sisters'' at Giant Bomb]</ref> The difficulty in obtaining copies of the game has led to them being sought out as collector's items.
 
An unofficial sequel called ''Giana Sisters II'' was released on the Commodore 64 in 1993, originally with commercial purpose plans though later released for free on the Internet. In 2008, another unofficial sequel was released, entitled ''Giana's Return''.
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===''[[wikipedia:Giana Sisters DS|Giana Sisters DS]]'' (Nintendo DS)===
*A sequel/remake to ''[[wikipedia:The Great Giana Sisters|The Great Giana Sisters]]'', this game also has similar levels to ''Super Mario Bros.''.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Giana Sisters DS|Giana Sisters]]'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]/[[wikipedia:Android|Android]])===
*A remake of ''Giana Sisters DS'' and sequel to ''[[wikipedia:The Great Giana Sisters|The Great Giana Sisters]]'', this game also has very similar levels to ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams|Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams]]'' (PC/Xbox 360/PS3/[[Wii U]])===
*The Fire Wheel, based off the [[Super Mushroom]] returns in this game.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Goat Simulator|Goat Simulator]]'' (PC)==
In Goat Simulator, one of the Mutators is called "Italian Dinosaur Goat". With this mutator, the goat can swallow physics objects and turn them into eggs, which can be thrown. This is a reference to Yoshi's ability to swallow enemies and turn them into eggs.
In the Android/iOS version, there is a Warp Pipe in Goatville. If players grab a black oval with the tongue and carry it to the pipe, players can enter it. Doing so brings players to a pipeline area.
The icon in the Android/iOS version used to activate your Goat's attack looks like a Red POW Block.
 
==''[[wikipedia:GoldenEye 007 (1997 video game)|GoldenEye 007]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])==
*A cheat mode in this [[Rare, Ltd.|Rare]]-developed game is "DK Mode", after [[Donkey Kong]]. In this mode, players have big heads and small bodies.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' (Multiplatform)==
*An 8-bit character jumping in the same way as Mario is seen on the wall of the Videogeddon arcade among other 8-bit sprites.
 
==''Guacamelee!'' (Multiplatform)==
*A poster in the game says "Tag Team #1 Los Super Hermanos". They have mustaches and their masks are red and green. One of them has an [[Luigi|L]] on their mask and the other has an [[Mario|M]].
*At the beginning of Desierto Caliente, there is a large obstruction resembling barrels with [[Donkey Kong]]s on top.
*At the end of the Temple of Rain, Juan must run from the Alebrije that is chasing him. At the end of the area is a bridge over lava with a gold axe on the other side; collecting it causes the bridge to collapse under the Alebrije as it falls into lava. Afterward, Juan is greeted by X'Tabay, who says, "Sorry Luchador, but your princess is in another castle."
*On a wall in Santa Luchita, the outline of Mario's sprite from the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' can be seen.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Guitar Hero Live|Guitar Hero Live]]'' (Multiplatform)==
*The song ''Better Than It Ever Could Be'' from [[wikipedia:The Preatures|The Preatures]] found in the GHTV mode contains some notes from the Ending Theme of [[Super Mario Bros. 2]].
 
==''Hard'n Heavy'' ([[wikipedia:Amiga|Amiga]]/[[wikipedia:Commodore 64|C 64]])==
*Originally meant to be a sequel to the famous ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' clone ''The Great Giana Sisters'', this game was originally known as ''Giana 2: Arthur and Martha''. This changed due to a lawsuit, as Nintendo threatened to take legal action due to the game's deliberate similarity to their flagship franchise. Just like the ''The Great Giana Sisters'', ''Hard'n Heavy'' features two heroes (Heavy and Metal) who make their way through a ''Mario''-styled, vertically-scrolling futuristic world.
 
==''A Hat in Time'' (PC/Mac)==
*The backer-exclusive hat is called the Time Sisters hat, which resembles [[Mario's Cap]]. A promotional artwork of the game shows Hat Kid wearing said hat, with the name "Time Bros" written underneath, but with "Bros" crossed out and replaced with "Sisters".<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonaskaerlev/a-hat-in-time-3d-collect-a-thon-platformer/posts/517905</ref>
 
==''[[wikipedia:HarmoKnight|HarmoKnight]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] eShop)==
[[File:Poink - HarmoKnight.png|thumb]]
*One of the enemies shares the same name and looks similar to [[Poink]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
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==''Icon Pop Quiz'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]/[[wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]])==
*In the credits, the lead designer Erna Chai's name has an emblem of a [[Mushroom]] above it.
*On the Weekend Specials menu screen, the Game Characters category panel shows a [[Super Star]] sprite from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Among the Game Characters icons are [[Mario]] (Mario's overalls), [[Donkey Kong]] (Donkey Kong's tie) and [[Bowser]] ([[Bowser's Shell|Bowser's shell]]).
*Another Weekend Specials category, Game Titles, has an icon of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (A [[? Block]] sprite from said game).
 
==''[[wikipedia:The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions|The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions]]'' (PC)==
*In the "Easy" contraption lineup, there is a puzzle named "Super Mel Brothers".
 
==''[[wikipedia:Jet Force Gemini|Jet Force Gemini]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])==
[[File:JFG_GreenwoodVillage.png|thumb]]
*An exact replica of [[Greenwood Village]] is included as an unlockable track for the multiplayer races, the only difference is that one of the shortcuts has been removed.
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==''[[wikipedia:Jill of the Jungle|Jill of the Jungle]]'' (DOS)==
*A "News Bulletin" announces Mario, at age 72, is giving up superhero status because of Jill's "incredible" popularity. "We are not cool enough. We just did not stand a chance." states the newsflash. It also says that he will return to his old job, cleaning gorilla cages at the local zoo.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Jurassic: The Hunted|Jurassic: The Hunted]]'' (Multiplatform)==
*A turret based boss fight in a swamp features combat against two [[wikipedia:Tyrannosaurus|Tyrannosaurus Rexes]], one a lime green and the other a pinkish color. The pallet choices were based on the Nintendo characters [[Yoshi]] and [[Birdo]], who are often paired up by fans as a couple to match other characters in the ''Mario'' franchise.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Just Dance 3|Just Dance 3]]'' / ''[[wikipedia:Just Dance Wii (Japan)|Just Dance Wii (Japan)]]'' ([[Wii]])==
[[File:MarioJustdance3.png|thumb]]
*Mario appears as on track called "Just Mario" with the artist credited as "Ubisoft meets Nintendo". This was due to the time when Ubisoft collaborated with Nintendo.
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==''Kart Sweetie'' (App Store)==
*Four of the T1 karts highly resemble some karts from the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'']] franchise. There are 7 T1 karts, the 4th resembling the [[Sprinter]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', the 5th resembling the [[Standard Kart#Mario Kart Wii|Standard Kart]] from ''Mario Kart Wii'', the 6th resembling the [[Standard Kart#Mario Kart 7|Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' with [[Standard]] tires and the 7th resembling the [[Cloud 9]] with [[Sponge]] tires, also from ''Mario Kart 7''. The Cloud 9 is called "Cloud" in this game.
 
==''[[icaruspedia:Kid Icarus: Uprising|Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])==
*When [[Palutena]] tells [[Pit]] about Powers, Pit says, "Looks like all that [[Dr. Mario (game)|''Dr. Mario'']] is about to pay off!"
*In [[icaruspedia:The Lightning Chariot (chapter)|chapter 19]], there is a segment while climbing the tower featuring barrels rolling down toward Pit which also has jump pads to leap over them. At this point, Pit mentions that "Something seems familiar about this..." with [[icaruspedia:Hades|Hades]] saying, "I guess the [[icaruspedia:Chariot Master|Chariot Master]] has played [[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'']]."
 
==''Kirby'' series==
===''[[wikirby:Kirby Super Star|Kirby Super Star]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]) / ''[[wikirby:Kirby Super Star Ultra|Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
*Mario, [[Toad]], [[Luigi]], [[Birdo]], [[Bowser]], and [[Princess Peach]], as well as [[Wario]] in the DS remake, are in the audience of the Megaton Punch Contest and the [[King Dedede]] battle in "Spring Breeze" along with several 1-Up mushrooms. Bowser and Peach are only visible in Spring Breeze, and are hidden off-screen (though Peach is still partially visible). In the remake, Peach is moved to a more visible position in the audience.
*A picture of Mario appears in the credits of "Milky Way Wishes" and, in the remake, "Revenge of the King".
*Several of the items in "The Great Cave Offensive", such as the "[[Koopa Shell]]", "[[Bucket]]", "[[Phanto|Phanto Mask]]" and the [[DK Barrel]] are from Mario games.
*When Kirby activates his Stone ability he will (very rarely) turn into a gold statue of Mario.
*In the remake, Kaboola, now known as Kabula, has now a [[Bullet Bill]]-like appearance. Kabula showed off one of its special attacks involves in attacking to Kirby by shooting giant Bullet Bill-like missiles at him.
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File:MarioLuigiBirdoToad Superstar.png|The Megaton Punch Contest
File:MarioCharacters SuperstarUltra.png|The King Dedede battle
File:Kirbyultra Items.gif|Treasures
File:stat.gif|Screenshot of Kirby Stone
File:GoldMarioStatue.png|Sprite of Kirby Stone
File:KabulaBulletBill.png|Kabula
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===''[[Wikirby:Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS]])===
[[File:Stone Kirby Brick Block KTD.jpg|thumb|right|The Brick Block transformation in ''[[wikirby:Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'']]
*One of the possible forms of Stone Kirby is a [[Brick Block]].
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==''[[wikipedia:League of Legends|League of Legends]]'' (PC)==
[[File:KingRammusLoL.png|thumb|right|Rammus' skin based on Bowser]]
*One of the Rammus' skins, King Rammus, is based on [[Bowser|King Bowser]].
 
==''The Legend of Zelda'' series==
===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])===
*According to the Japanese manual for the game, the boss [[zeldawiki:Manhandla|Manhandla]] is actually a massive [[Piranha Plant]].
 
===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])===
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*Some of the houses in the [[zeldawiki:Light World|Light World]] village have paintings of [[Mario]] in them. If Link pulls on the painting, [[zeldawiki:Rupee|Rupee]]s will come out.
*[[Chain Chomp]]s appear as enemies in the [[zeldawiki:Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]] dungeon.
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' ([[Game Boy|GB]])===
*Tarin resembles [[Mario]]. He even transforms into a raccoon by eating a mushroom, as Mario transforms into [[Raccoon Mario]] by using a [[Super Leaf]]. Likewise, the Cuccoo keeper resembles [[Luigi]].
*There are many enemies from the Mario series, though some of them were named differently in the English translation. There are [[Goomba]]s, [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Lava Bubble|Podoboos]], [[Cheep-Cheep]]s, [[Blooper]]s (called "Bloobers," their original name), [[Thwomp]]s, [[Pokey]]s, [[Boo]]s (called Boo Buddies), and [[Shy Guy]]s (Called Mask-Mimics). Also the Bombite enemy bears a striking resemblance to [[Bob-omb]].
*A [[zeldawiki:Link's Awakening Trading Sequence#Yoshi Doll|Yoshi Doll]] is found at the [[zeldawiki:Trendy Game|Trendy Game]] shop in [[zeldawiki:Mabe Village|Mabe Village]]. Link can win the Yoshi Doll by controlling the crane and hovering over it. When the doll is received, the text box states that it has appeared in many games recently, another reference to the ''Mario'' games.
*The character [[Wart]] reappears in this game under his original Japanese name Mamu and acts as an ally to Link by teaching him the Frog's Song of Soul.
*When [[zeldawiki:Mr. Write|Mr. Write]] shows the player the picture sent to him by [[zeldawiki:Christine|Christine]], a goat living in [[zeldawiki:Animal Village|Animal Village]], the picture of "Christine" is actually one of Princess Peach.
*[[zeldawiki:BowWow|BowWow]], known in the ''Mario'' series as a Chain Chomp is featured in the game and 'befriends' Link as it actually helps him access one of the dungeons.
*A cave in the second dungeon is made to resemble World 1-2 of ''Super Mario Bros.'', with Piranha Plants coming out of what appear to be real pipes and Goombas walking side to side. Unlike most enemies, Goombas are stompable, just like in ''Mario'' games.
*The egg of the [[zeldawiki:Wind Fish|Wind Fish]], seen on the title screen as well as in the game, heavily resembles a Yoshi egg.
 
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File:Link's Awakening - Yoshi Doll Artwork.png|The Yoshi Doll.
File:LAyoshidoll.jpg|The Trendy Game.
File:Write Photo.jpg|The photo of "Christine"
File:ChainChompLink.png|BowWow, trapped in the [[zeldawiki:Moblin Hideout|Moblin Hideout]].
File:Zelda - Link's Awakening (DX) BottleGrotto Goomba Piranha Plants.png|Cave from second dungeon
File:LinksAwakeningMarioStuff.png|Several ''Mario''-related sprites from the game.
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])===
*[[zeldawiki:Lon Lon Ranch|Lon Lon Ranch]] worker [[zeldawiki:Ingo|Ingo]] and owner [[zeldawiki:Talon|Talon]] both look like the Mario Bros. Ingo, Talon, and [[zeldawiki:Malon|Malon]] all wear necklaces with Bowser's head on it. Talon's sleeping pose is also very similar to Mario's from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
*In the area where [[Zelda]] usually stands in the [[zeldawiki:Hyrule Castle|Hyrule Castle]] courtyard there is a window on the right. If viewed at a different angles, pictures of [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Mario]], Bowser, and [[Luigi]] can be seen. The artwork of Mario is from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', the artworks of Peach, Luigi and Bowser are from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' while the image of Yoshi appears to use his sprite from ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''.
 
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])===
[[File:OT3Dmario.jpg|thumb]]
*The pictures of the ''Mario'' characters seen in one of the windows of Hyrule Castle courtyard, were changed from the original, instead showing the background of [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 1]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''.
*Like in the original, Ingo and Talon both look like the Mario Bros; Ingo, Talon, and Malon all wear necklaces with [[Bowser]]'s head on it and Talon's sleeping pose is still similar to Mario's from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])===
[[File:Salesman.png|thumb]]
*A Mario mask is on the back on the [[zeldawiki:Happy Mask Salesman|Happy Mask Salesman]]'s backpack, but it is not wearable.
*[[zeldawiki:Romani|Romani]] and [[zeldawiki:Cremia|Cremia]], like Malon and Talon, wear [[Bowser]] necklaces, due to them reusing Malon's child and adult models.
*When the music house in Ikana Canyon is playing music again it resembles the Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round music.
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'' ([[Game Boy Color|GBC]])===
*In a linked game, there is a part where Link has to rescue Zelda from [[zeldawiki:Vire|Vire]], in a mini-game resembling ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''.
*Like in ''Link's Awakening'', Thwomps appear as enemies.
 
===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' ([[Game Boy Color|GBC]])===
[[File:Talon OracleofSeasons Link.png|thumb]]
*The artwork for Talon strongly resembles Mario. His hat for this game has an "M" on it in the same style as Mario's, and like in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' he is given a necklace depicting Bowser's face.
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]/[[DSiWare|DSi]])===
*Chain Chomps appear as an item.
 
===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]]/[[Wii U]])===
[[File:Armos Knight.png|thumb|100px]]
*[[zeldawiki:Armos Knight|Armos Knight]]s have noses and mustaches resembling [[Wario]]'s.
*There are multiple test rooms in this game accessible via an action replay device. These rooms use assets from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', most notably the very similar semi-transparent water effects that could suggest the ocean was originally intended to be see-through.{{refneeded}}
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]])===
*In various platforming stages, creatures resembling [[Thwomp]]s appear.
 
===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]])===
[[File:ss loztmc bob-omb.png|thumb]]
[[File:ss loztmc lakitu.png|thumb|left]]
*[[Lakitu]]s appear as enemies who throw lightning bolts at [[Link]], then disappear into their clouds.
*[[Bob-omb]] is also found in this game, and if struck with the player's sword, will scurry around and then explode. A second hit will cause it to stop and then explode.
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]]/[[Wii]])===
*[[zeldawiki:Fyer|Fyer]], who operates the cannon at [[zeldawiki:Lake Hylia|Lake Hylia]], has a [[Bullet Bill]] on his sleeve.
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File:Fyer.jpg
File:Fyer.png
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===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
*One of the themes played while traveling via train greatly resembles that of the [[Ghost House]]s in ''Super Mario World''.
*Star Fragments, like Gratitude Crystals from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'', resemble Star Bits from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and are based on the Japanese candy konpeitō.
 
===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'' ([[Wii]])===
*[[zeldawiki:Gratitude Crystal|Gratitude Crystal]]s strongly resemble [[Star Bit]]s from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', both of which are based off a popular Japanese candy called [[wikipedia:Konpeitō|konpeitō]].
 
===''[[zeldawiki:Hyrule Warriors|Hyrule Warriors]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
*A Chain Chomp, which previously made a cameo appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'', appears as the [[zeldawiki:Ball and Chain|Ball and Chain]] included with Link's level 3 [[zeldawiki:Gauntlets|Guantlets]], the [[zeldawiki:Power Glove|Power Gloves]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0</ref>
 
===''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])===
*The [[zeldawiki:Fire Gloves|Fire Gloves]], introduced in this game, allow players to throw [[fireball]]s, which function similar to those from the ''Mario'' series and use the same sound effects from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
*The Hammerwear outfit is designed after the appearance of a [[Hammer Bro]].
*One of the obtainable materials is called the Crimson Shell. Its description reads "A mysterious shell that never misses a foe when thrown.", a reference to the [[Red Shell]] item from the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series.
 
==''The Legendary Starfy'' series==
===''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy 3|Densetsu no Stafy 3]]'' ([[GBA|GBA]])===
*Wario appears in this game and teaches [[Starfy]] an enhanced version of the '[[starfywiki:Shooting Star|Shooting Star]]' ability. Multiple elements from ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' appear in this game, including the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]], a [[vortex]], four [[Pyramid Jewel]]s resembling the ones found in [[Sapphire Passage]] (simply referred to as "Jewels" in this game) and three transformation of Wario; [[Bubble Wario]], [[Flaming Wario]] and [[Puffy Wario]].
 
===''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy 4|Densetsu no Stafy 4]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
*One of the collectible costumes for Starfy and [[starfywiki:Starly|Starly]] is based on [[Princess Peach]]. It is called "Princess and Umbrella" (Japanese: おひめさまとカサ) and was a winning design from the [[starfywiki:Wanted Kisekae|Wanted Kisekae]] contest. When Starfy or Starly wear it they also hold [[Perry]], the magic talking parasol from ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''.
 
==''[[wikipedia:LEGO|LEGO]]'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Lego City Undercover|LEGO City: Undercover]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
Due to this ''Lego'' game being published by [[Nintendo]], the game has many [[Super Mario (series)|Mario]] refrences.
*Chase McCain, the game's protagonist, can build a [[Warp Pipe]] out of Lego bricks and enter it just like [[Mario]], complete with the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' sound effect.
*Five [[? Blocks]] appear. The player can jump up and hit them, producing the same sound effect as if a Coin had been collected (though nothing comes out of them aside from several Lego studs after they've been hit three times).
*There is a parade with floats of stars, and one of them looks like a [[Super Star]]. These can also be built around the city, and when all five are built, the Pop Star character token is unlocked.
*To unlock the fisherman, the player must fish at the Wharf, catching a Lego [[Cheep Cheep|Cheep-Cheep]].
*Under one of the tunnels is an aquarium where another Cheep-Cheep can be seen. A shark will eventually come to eat the Cheep-Cheep, but will instead be eaten by a larger Cheep-Cheep.
*There is a Lego [[Wiggler]] wandering back and forth over an ivy-covered tunnel entrance.
*A buildable [[Bob-omb]] is used to break the cage containing the Chan Chuang token.
*In an area of downtown, there are cannons that fire Lego [[Bullet Bill]]s, which act like they did in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.
*A Large Lego version of [[Dry Bones]] can be built in the museum once Rex Fury has been unlocked.
*A [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]] can be built at the farm once the farmer costume is unlocked. It is hostile and will spit [[fireball]]s.
*A [[Flagpole]] can be interacted with at Fort Meadows. It does the exact same thing it does in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', complete with fireworks.
*One Red Brick enables Chase to wear Mario's hat.
*In the "Miner Altercation" level, the player comes across an area with multiple ladders and boulders falling down ramps. As the player traverses the area, Chase remarks, "I hope there isn't a giant ape at the top of this thing!" This is a reference to [[Donkey Kong]] in his debut [[Donkey Kong (game)|game]].
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===''[[wikipedia:Lego Marvel Super Heroes| LEGO Marvel Super Heroes]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
*Right before the level Bifrosty Reception, the Human Torch will make reference to the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series by saying the following:
 
<blockquote>
Human Torch: Something about that [[Rainbow Road|big rainbow road]]... Looking at it, I just feel like... [[Mario Kart (series)|I wanna RACE!]]
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==''[[wikipedia:LittleBigPlanet 2|LittleBigPlanet 2]]'' (PS3)==
*When bouncing on a Bounce Pad, Sackboy will occasionally strike Mario's classic jumping pose.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck|Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])==
*After clearing Level 5 of Exploding Piano, Daffy will say "[[Goomba|Goombas]] ate my lunch, my dear [[Mario|plumber]]."
 
==''Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire'' (iOS/Android)==
*Characters which are not unlocked yet wear a [[? Block]] on their heads.
*The background "Flame" appears to be based off [[Bowser's Castle]], and it also contains an enemy resembling a [[Chain Chomp]]. [[! Block]]s are on the ground.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Maniac Mansion|Maniac Mansion]]'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])==
*When the player turns on a "video game," some music is played, and the player hears the first five notes of the famous ''Super Mario Bros.'' theme.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Maplestory|Maplestory]]'' (PC)==
*King Croopa, a character that appears during Mushroom Castle quest, is a parody of [[Bowser]].
 
==''[[wikipedia:McPixel|McPixel]]'' (Android/PC)==
*Mario appears as a patient in the hospital of Chapter 2, Round 3.
*At Chapter 2, Special Round, Mario and Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appears in a level. In the level, the three are in a bridge with lava underneath it. A mushroom is found in the bridge, and a [[Fortress]] and a Toad are seen in the level. If McPixel pick the mushroom and give it to Raphael, he will spit a fireball which will hit Mario, causing him to get smaller.
*Mario appears in the hub of Chapter 3.
 
==''Mega Jump'' (iOS/Android)==
[[File:SuperRedford.jpg|thumb]]
*An unlockable playable character called "Super Redford" is the game's protagonist Redford but sporting a mustache and [[cap]] similar to those of [[Mario]]. This character was only available for a limited time during November 2011 to support Movember. Super Redford's name come from Mario's neutral form, [[Super Mario]].
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==''Mega Man'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Mega Man Battle Network 3|Mega Man Battle Network 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]])===
*Mario's clothes appear on the wall in Yai's room.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Mega Man ZX|Mega Man ZX]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
[[File:Mario ZX.PNG|frame]]
*Two brothers in Area C, named Yu and Lou, resemble Mario and Luigi.
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==''Metal Gear'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes|Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]])===
[[File:Mario and Yoshi Doll MGS.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Gamecube MGS.jpg|thumb|left]]
*[[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] dolls can be found in Otacon's Lab. Shooting the Mario statue plays the [[1-up]] jingle and awards Snake with a small health boost, and shooting the Yoshi doll simply makes it say "Yoshi!". Additionally, there is also a [[Nintendo GameCube]] that can be found in the same place.
*Psycho Mantis may mention ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ("You've been playing Super Mario Sunshine, haven't you?") and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' ("Oh, so you've played Super Smash Bros. Melee before.") if the player has save data for those games on their memory card.
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===''[[wikipedia:Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater|Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])===
[[File:Mgs3-Yoshi.png|thumb]]
*Yoshi dolls appear as collectible items, replacing the Kerotan dolls found in the original PlayStation 2 game. Their presence in the game is explained by Para-Medic as being due to Yoshi's popularity in the Soviet Union increasing.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCJ8KXqfGYc Metal Gear Solid 3D - First Yoshi Para-Medic Call]</ref> The game takes place in the 1960s, long before the ''Mario'' series even existed.
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==''[[wikipedia:Miitomo|Miitomo]]'' (iOS/Android)==
*Miis can purchase and wear [[Mario's Cap|Mario's cap]] and clothing, among other outfits.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]]'' (Multiplatform)==
[[File:Minecraft Painting 100m.png|thumb]]
*The first known ''Minecraft'' sprite art was made two and a half hours after the game was first made available for download. The sprite was an image of [[Mario]]<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/02/06/the-first-moments-of-minecraft/]</ref>
*One of the 4x3 paintings that the player may get is [[100m]] from the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game. The picture the painting is based off is ''Kong'' by [[wikipedia:Kristoffer Zetterstrand|Kristoffer Zetterstrand]]<ref>[http://zetterstrand.com/work/pictures/2003/kong.jpg]</ref>.
* The [http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/1292247-lucky-block-drops-items-spawns-mobs-structures-and Lucky Block Mod] adds blocks highly resembling [[? Block]]s and functions the same way.
*An item called Elytra (used for gliding) that was added in 1.9 update was inspired by the Wing Cap from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
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==''[[wikipedia:Mirror's Edge|Mirror's Edge]]'' (PS3/Xbox 360)==
[[File:Hey its-a-me trophy.png|thumb]]
*A secret achievement/trophy called "Hey, it's-a-me!" can be unlocked by executing a [[Stomp]] on an enemy, which is a reference to Mario's catchphrase.
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==''[[wikipedia:Monster Hunter 4|Monster Hunter 4]]'' (3DS==
*Mario appears as a downloadable skin in the game.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks|Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'' (PS2/Xbox)==
*The area where the player rescues Kabal from a cage is a homage to the ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game. Nameless Shokan soldiers throw boulders at Liu Kang and Kung Lao and they must climb up several cliffs while avoiding them until they reach Kabal and free him from the cage.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Motoko-chan no Wonder Kitchen|Motoko-chan no Wonder Kitchen]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System#Super Famicom|Super Famicom]])==
*The [[Virus]]es make a cameo in this obscure cooking game.<ref>[http://www.encyclopedia-obscura.com/gamesprodplacement.html Encyclopedia Obscura: Sponsored Sprites]</ref>
 
==''[[wikipedia:Nintendogs|Nintendogs]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])==
[[File:Luigi_Hat.PNG|thumb|A husky wearing the Green Hat]]
*There is a [[Mario's Cap|Mario]] and [[Luigi's Cap|Luigi cap]] (though they were called Red and Green Hats, respectively, in the game) that can be worn by the player's dogs. The description says "This hat is standard gear for mustachioed master (apprentice for the Green Cap) plumbers."
*The player can find a [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]] or [[Bowser]] [[Kart]] toy, a [[Question Block|? Block]] and a classic ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' [[Super Mushroom|Mushroom]].
*When starting a Beginner or Open Class contest, the music that plays is similar to ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s world clear theme.
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==''[[wikipedia:Nintendogs + Cats|Nintendogs + Cats]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])==
*Players can obtain Mario and Luigi Hats, and Mario, Peach, and [[Yoshi]] Karts; as well as a Mushroom Toy, Mushroom-Table Set, and Koopa-shell Chair.
*Players are able to choose the Mario Style Interior, which shows a Green Pipe outside.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012 video game)|Need For Speed: Most Wanted U]]'' ([[Wii U]])==
*In the Wii U version of the game, there are three green pipe structures scattered throughout the map resembling Warp Pipes. Positioning the player's car on top of one of these pipes correctly causes the car to be lowered inside ''Mario''-style, and the player is taken to one of three secret rooms. Within all three rooms is stylized text on the wall reading either "Level 1-1," "Level 2-1," or "Level 3-1"; green pipes scattered throughout the room, yellow Warp Pipe structures marking the exits; and construction beams painted on the walls positioned in a similar manner as ''Donkey Kong''.
**Within the "Level 1-1" room is an 8-bit stylized "?" on the wall above an Ariel Atom 500 V8 in red with blue trim, the colors of Mario.
**The "Level 2-1" room features an 8-bit crown above a Caterham Superlight R500 colored pink with white stripes, referencing Princess Peach.
**The "Level 3-1" room contains an 8-bit egg on the wall above a BAC Mono painted light green, Yoshi's colors.
*Revealing each of the rooms unlocks three special license plates: one with the red Ariel Atom with "Plumber" inscribed upon it, one with the pink Caterham on it with "Princess" inscribed on it, and one with the green BAC Mono with the word "Dinosaur" on it.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6O_TFBoDY YouTube - The Easter Egg Hunter: Need For Speed Most Wanted U (Wii U)]</ref>
 
==''[[wikipedia:N (video game)|N]]'' (PC) / ''[[wikipedia:N+|N+]]'' (XBLA/PSP/[[Nintendo DS|DS]])==
[[File:Thwump.gif|thumb|A diagram about the ''Thwump'' enemy from ''N'' and ''N+.'']]
*In ''N+'', two of the selectable player skins strongly resemble [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], named "Player 1" and "Player 2" respectively.
*A Thwump, a reference to Thwomps, is introduced in both games. The official description for this enemy is as follows:
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''"According to legend, in pre-robotic times there existed a race of large, spiky stone dolts whose complete invulnerability and hereditary hatred of heroic Italian plumbers led to their persecution, and eventually to extinction. Thankfully they've been recreated, in robot form, and 3 of their 4 sides have been rendered harmless."''
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As the quote implies, these are robotic Thwomps that electrocute and crush the ninja if they can fall on him fast enough, but only the electrical side is dangerous. Additionally, Thwumps do not always have their dangerous side facing down - they can be arranged in any orientation.
 
==''One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X'' ([[3DS]])==
The game is compatible with certain [[amiibo]]s. If the player scans a compatible amiibo, they unlock a costume of that character for one of the Straw Hat Pirates. The compatible Mario-related amiibos are [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Yoshi]], which unlock their costumes for Luffy, Franky, and Usopp respectively.
 
==''Petit Computer'' ([[DSiWare]])==
*If the pre-made games, ''Dot-Racer'' or ''Simple STG'' are played and lost, a song similar to the ''Super Mario Bros.'' [[Game Over]] theme plays.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension (Video Game)|Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension]]'' ([[Wii]], PS3)==
*Some of the weapons can be modified with Sound Chips. One of them is the [[fireball]] sound effect ''Super Mario Bros.''.
 
==''Pikmin'' series==
===''[[pikipedia:Pikmin|Pikmin]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]])===
[[File:Mario (Pikmin) - Unused model.png|thumb|Unused Mario model for ''Pikmin''.]]
*''Pikmin'' started out as a ''Mario'' tech demo called ''[[Super Mario 128]]''. At the 2007 game developers conference, this was confirmed by Shigeru Miyamoto.
*The game's protagonist, [[Captain Olimar]], resembles [[Mario]]. His original Japanese name is an anagram of Mario. (Orima = Mario)
*Unused models show a giant from of Mario and a model entitled "''Kuribo''", the Japanese name for Goomba. The model is the planned [[Goomba]] design for ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' suggesting an appearance was planned but later scrapped.
*There are also unused models for a key and a door, thought to be from the ''Super Mario 128'' stage of development.
 
===''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]])===
[[File:Bowser_in_Pikmin_2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Bowser's picture in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
*A picture of [[Bowser]] appears on the [[pikipedia:Flame of Tomorrow|Flame of Tomorrow]], accompanied by caption "Bowser Breath Brand".
*[[pikipedia:The Key|The Key]] resembles the secret exit key found in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.
*Pokos resemble [[coin]]s from the ''Mario'' series.
*One of the game's treasures, the [[pikipedia:Decorative Goo|Decorative Goo]], is a used tube of blue paint with the brand name "Mario Paints", a reference to ''[[Mario Paint]]'', and another treasure, the [[pikipedia:Master's Instrument|Master's Instrument]], is a stick of [[Princess Peach|peach]] pink pastel of the same brand.
*The [[pikipedia:Unspeakable Wonder|Unspeakable Wonder]] resembles [[Princess Peach's Crown]].
*The name of the character Louie uses the first two syllables of [[Luigi]]'s name, just as Olimar's name was derived from Mario's name.
 
===''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 3|Pikmin 3]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
*In the [[pikipedia:Twilight River|Twilight River]] area, a giant [[Warp Pipe]] can be entered via lily pad that enters into a different section of the map.
*In the opening cutscene, when the [[pikipedia:S.S. Drake|S.S. Drake]] departs from [[pikipedia:Koppai|Koppai]], Mario's walking sound effect from ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' can be heard.
 
===''[[pikipedia:Pikmin Short Movies|Pikmin Short Movies]]'' (Wii U)===
*In the movie "[[pikipedia:Occupational Hazards|Occupational Hazards]]", in the scene where the Pikmin are seen inside some tubes, among them is a green tube resembling a Warp Pipe spitting out coins, complete with sound effects from ''Super Mario Bros.''. A red Pikmin is then seen poking out from inside the tube, with dust formed on its face resembling Mario's hat and moustache. When the Pikmin jumps out, the first seven notes of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' theme can be heard.
 
==''Pilotwings'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:PilotWings 64|PilotWings 64]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])===
[[File:Pilot2.JPG|thumb]]
*In the Mount Rushmore part of the Little States stage, the player can see along the mountain and has Mario's face on it. If the player shoots Mario's face, it changes into Wario's face.
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===''[[wikipedia:Pilotwings Resort|Pilotwings Resort]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])===
*A house in the village portion of the island will have different music from [[Super Mario Bros.]] playing depending on the mission.
 
==''Pinball'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])==
[[File:GSightings_Pinball(NES)_1.png|thumb]]
[[File:Pibolim.PNG|thumb|left]]
*During gameplay, when the player enters the bonus stage; the player will see Mario and [[Pauline]] in that stage. Mario is holding some kind of grid bridge, as the player can control him with that item.
*Mario also appears on the cover of the game. This is one of the first games to feature Mario as a cameo.
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==''Pixel People'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]])==
*The quote for Peter Piper or Mary Piper (Plumber Gene) says: "My princess is on another planet," which is a pun on [[Toad]]'s line in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', "Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another castle!".
 
==''[http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Plants vs. Zombies]'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Plants_vs._Zombies|Plants vs. Zombies]]'' (Multiplatform)===
[[Image:PlantsVsZombies200ppx.png|thumb|A Chomper.]]
*The [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Chomper Chomper] is thought to be based off either Audrey II from ''[[wikipedia:Little Shop of Horrors|Little Shop of Horrors]]'', the [[wikipedia:Venus Flytrap|Venus Flytrap]], or the [[Piranha Plant]].
*The [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Sun-shroom Sun-shroom]'s initial design is thought to be based on that of a [[Mushroom]] from the ''Mario'' series.
*The [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Digger_Zombie Digger Zombie] has overalls and a red shirt, similar to [[Mario]].
 
===''[[wikipedia:Plants_vs._Zombies_2:_It%27s_About_Time|Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time]]'' (iOS/Android)===
*In the Chinese version, the [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Coconut_Cannon Coconut Cannon] when it is costumed and used Plant Food on it, it shoots a bullet that looks very similar to the Banzai Bill.
*The [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Melon-pult Melon-pult] has a costume that resembles Mario's cap albeit without the 'M' emblem, it was used in the Chinese version, but it was found in the files of the international version albeit without the Plant Food upgrade.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Plants_vs._Zombies:_Garden_Warfare|Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare]]'' (Multiplatform)===
*The Chomper variant [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Fire_Chomper Fire Chomper] is thought to be a reference to the [[Fire Piranha Plant]].
*The fire variant of the [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Sunflower_(Plants_vs._Zombies:_Garden_Warfare) Sunflower] is called the [http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/Fire_Flower Fire Flower], which may be referencing the [[Fire Flower]].
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==''Platform Panic'' (Browser/iOS/Android)==
*The title of the game also references the [[Platform Panic Pack|pack of the same name]] in [[New Super Mario Bros. 2]].
*[[! Block]]s, neon-models of [[Super Star]]s, and in-background panels featuring hills with eyes can be seen in most backgrounds.
*As of Update 2, [[Piranha Plant]]s also appear in backgrounds exclusive to the new level layouts.
*[[Warp Pipes]] appear as gimmicks in the game, as of Update 2. They can be entered instantly, however giant spiked balls can also go through them.
*An unlockable character, Plumber, is based around [[Mario]].
*Certain robot-like enemies that bounce play a sound that strongly resembles the one when Mario kicks a [[Shell]].
*Collecting a [[Coin]] makes a sound similar to the one heard in [[Super Mario Bros.]] but higher in pitch.
 
==''[[wikipedia:PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale|PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale]]'' ([[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PS3]]/[[wikipedia:PlayStation Vita|PS Vita]])==
*One of Fat Princess's alternate costumes resembles [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]'s color scheme.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Pocket Planes|Pocket Planes]]'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]/Android)==
*Being a NimbleBit game, the Plumber A (Mario) and Plumber B (Luigi) costumes from ''Tiny Tower'' reappear in this game.
 
==''Pocket Trains'' (iOS/Android)==
*The Pipes cargo strongly resembles green [[Warp Pipe]]s.
*While costumes from previous NimbleBit games don't appear in this game, passengers wearing the Plumber A and B costumes can be seen.
*The Dragonbreath locomotive resembles the Bowser trains from ''Super Mario 3D World''.
 
==''Pokémon'' series==
===''Pokémon'' [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Red'', ''Blue'']] and ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]]'' ([[Game Boy|GB]])===
[[File:MarioNWarioPKMN.png|thumb]]
*On the TV in the copycat's room, the player can see Mario with a bucket on his head. This is a reference to the game ''[[Mario & Wario]]'', where Mario gets a bucket dropped on his head by Wario.
 
===''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])===
*A few of the accessories that can be received from the ''Mystery Gift'' feature in ''[[Pokémon]] Gold, Silver'' and ''Crystal'' versions include an [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], [[Virtual Boy]] and [[Nintendo 64]]. When using the [[Transfer Pak]] to see them in ''Pokémon Stadium 2'', a limited number of video games appear randomly on the screen depending on which console is set up. These games includes ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the NES, ''[[Super Mario World]]'' for the SNES and ''[[Super Mario 64|Super Mario 64 Shindō Pak Taiō Version]]'' for the Nintendo 64.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Poker Night at the Inventory|Poker Night at the Inventory]]'' (PC)==
*Tycho remarks that he enjoys playing ''[[Tetris Attack]]'' and asks the Heavy if he has played it. He also tries to get the Heavy interested by making it seem more dangerous than it really is.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzLyvwG1UYA Poker Night at the Inventory: Tycho and Heavy "Tetris" ]</ref>
*Tycho also references the phrase "on like [[Donkey Kong]]" and the fact that it has been copyrighted by Nintendo.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Pop'n Music 14 FEVER|Pop'n Music 14 FEVER]]'' (Arcade)==
*One of the playable songs is a ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' medley. The song is not included in the PS2 home port.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Project Spark|Project Spark]]'' (Xbox One/PC)==
In the quest that comes with the ''Conker's Big Reunion'' DLC pack, while running through the Tediz brewery, [[Conker]] must take a series of slopes with giant barrels rolling down to reach the second floor. The similarity to the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' setting is commented on by Conker: "What's going on? ''[The barrels]'' never stop coming. Is there some big ape throwing all these barrels down or what?" He will later chime in, "Can someone call a plumber?", in reference to [[Mario]].
 
==''Project Zero 2: Wii Edition'' ([[Wii]])==
[[File:MarioLuigiProjectzero2.png|thumb]]
*The main characters Mayu and Mio Amakura can obtain one of the costumes that resembles to the outfits of Mario and Luigi. They are unlocked when completing the Normal Difficulty and receive the "Promise" ending, then purchase for 15000 Spirit Points.
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==''[[wikipedia:Pushmo|Pushmo]]'' (Nintendo 3DS eShop)==
[[File:Pushmo-Mario Course Screenshot.png|thumb|]]
*''Pushmo'' includes several ''Mario''-themed puzzles.
 
==''Punch-Out!!'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Punch-Out!! (arcade game)|Punch-Out!!]]'' ([[Arcade]])===
[[File:MarioPunchOut.png|thumb]]
*In the audience, the player can see Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, and Donkey Kong Jr. This is one of the first games to feature Luigi, Donkey Kong, and Donkey Kong Jr. as cameos.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Punch-Out!! (NES)|Punch-Out!!/Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!]]'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])===
[[File:MarioMTPO.png|left|thumb]]
*Mario acts as the in-ring referee during the gameplay of the game.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Super Punch-Out!!|Super Punch-Out!!]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])===
*Names such as Mario, Luigi, Wario and Peach are present in the scoreboards.
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===''[[wikipedia:Punch-Out!! (Wii)|Punch-Out!!]]'' ([[Wii]])===
[[File:DK Punchout.png|250px|thumb]]
*[[Donkey Kong]] appears in the game's Last Stand mode. He can then be fought anytime in the Exhibition mode.
**Donkey Kong can also be seen in the audience sometimes when fighting anyone other than him.
*[[Princess Peach]] was planned to appear in this game but the idea was scrapped due to concerns about violence towards women. [[Mario]] was also going to reprise his role as referee, but the developers didn't think he would fit well with the game's art style.
*King Hippo's underwear has [[Super Star]]s on it.
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==''[[wikipedia:Qix#Ports_and_re-releases|Qix]]'' ([[Game Boy|GB]])==
[[File:Qix.png|thumb]]
[[File:Qix_marioafrica.png|thumb|left]]
*A thematic scene of [[Mario]] will appear after completing the [[Game Boy]] version of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qix#Ports_and_re-releases Qix] (which was developed by [[Nintendo]]). Depending on the score obtained by the player, Mario takes on the role of a stereotypical character from [[Earth | Real World]] regions, such as [[Mexico City | Mexico]] and [[Africa]]. When obtained, the higher score shows Mario alongside [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]] and several [[Toad (species) | Toads]] cheerfully waving at the player (similar to the ending of the Game Boy version of Tetris).
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==''[[wikipedia:Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time|Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time]]'' (PS3)==
[[File:Clank_pipe.png|thumb]]
*During the Plumber's sole appearance in Clank's subconscious, he is seen searching through a [[Warp Pipe]], which he later drops Clank into to awaken him from his mind trip; he refuses to go in because, in his words, "plumbers don't go diving down strange pipes all willy nilly. That'd be ridiculous!" (While not completely related to ''Mario'', also noteworthy is that [[Charles Martinet]] has a major voice role as Orvus, Clank's father.)
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==''[[wikipedia:Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends]]'' ([[Wii U]])==
[[File:RayPlumberGlobPlumber.png|thumb|Ray Plumber and Glob Plumber in ''Rayman Legends''.]]
*In the original Wii U version, Rayman can wear a Mario costume and Globox can wear a Luigi costume.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZnfZkjSs44</ref> The Mario costume is called "Ray Plumber" and the Luigi costume is called "Glob Plumber". When Rayman glides with the costume, wings appear, making him look like [[Wing Mario]].
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==''[[wikipedia:Rayman Raving Rabbids 2|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' ([[Wii]] & [[Nintendo DS|DS]])==
*In a Nintendo Power preview of this game, there is art of a rabbid decked out in Mario's clothes holding a Nintendo Power that has had its name changed to "Nintendo Plunger". This costume does not appear in the final game, however.
*In the DS version, the player has to avoid Warp Pipes in the mini-game Lunch Time.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Runbow|Runbow]]'' ([[Wii U]])==
*One of the victory lines that can randomly appear after a player wins a match is, "Your +1 is in another castle."
 
==''[[wikipedia:Sam & Max Save the World|Sam & Max Save the World]]'' ([[Wii]], Xbox 360, PC)==
*During the fifth episode: Reality 2.0, Sam & Max need to collect 5 gold coins (which looks identical to Mario's [[coins]]) in order to buy a Wooden Sword from Bosco's. After enabled low gravity, if the player clicks on the coins outside, Sam will say "Look, Max! It'sa me, Sam!" and then jumps like Mario to grab the three gold coins.
 
==''[http://www.thesandboxgame.com/ The Sandbox]'' (iOS/Android/Steam)==
*After completing Day 9: Breaking Bad in "SandMix Vol.2", the completion message warns the player that if he crawls into a pipe, he could "end up in the lair of a big green turtle", which refers to [[Bowser]].
 
==''Scooby-Doo! First Frights''==
During the funhouse area of Episode 2, Level 2, there are several drawings of Chain Chomp-like monsters on the walls.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game]]'' (PSN & XBLA)==
*The "Subspace Highway" bonus areas are a reference to [[Rainbow Road]], and the blocks in the areas are based on the ''Mario'' blocks.<ref>http://www.aimlesspodcasts.com/2010/08/24/review-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game/</ref>
*When Stephen Stills finishes a level, he jumps into a [[Warp Pipe]].
 
==''Scribblenauts'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Scribblenauts|Scribblenauts]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
*If the player typed "Weegee", a plumber will appear. This isn't a direct mention to [[Luigi]], though. It comes from the internet meme, which was spawned from the missaying of Luigi's name in the PC version of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]''.
*If a player earns a merit, the heading says "Merit Get!", a reference to "Shine Get!" after the player gets a [[Shine Sprite]] in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' (In ''[[wikipedia:Super Scribblenauts|Super Scribblenauts]]'' in stage 4-1, the hint says "Starite Get!", another reference to this).
*4-1 is a parody of a typical ''Mario'' level. There are parodies of [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Super Mushroom]], the [[flagpole]], and the [[Fire Flower]].
 
===''[[wikipedia:Scribblenauts Unlimited|Scribblenauts Unlimited]]'' ([[Wii U]]/[[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]/Steam)===
[[File:Scribblenautswiiu.jpg|thumb|300px|From left to right: [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Luigi]], [[Mario]], Maxwell, [[Link]], [[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]], [[Princess Zelda]], and a [[zeldawiki:Goron|Goron]].]]
*The Wii U version of this game has Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi (in several colors), Toad, Bowser, Tanooki Suit (called Tanuki Suit), Frog Suit, Goombas, Koopa Troopas (in red and green), Bob-ombs, Boos, Shy Guys, Mushrooms, Fire Flowers, Coins, and Stars spawnable. The characters can interact with these items, as most characters will become invincible when they touch a Star, coins can be collected (but for no real reward), Peach runs away from Bowser, Goombas can be stomped, Mario fights with Bowser and his minions, Toad attacks Shy Guys, Bob-ombs explode, Boos near the player when they look away from them, Mario and friends ride Yoshis and Karts,etc.
*The Exclamation Point stage's Starite mission has hikers trying to reach the peak of a mountain. This maintain has its paths slanted and short vertical paths that function identical to ladders in the game, much like [[25m]] from ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. Additionally, there is a yeti on the peak of the mountain throwing barrels stopping anyone from continuing, identical to what [[Donkey Kong]] does in the aforementioned game. Maxwell must find a way to calm the yeti down without killing it.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Scribblenauts Remix|Scribblenauts Remix]]'' (iOS/Android)===
*8-9 is similar to 4-1 in the first Scribblenauts game, meaning once again it is a parody of a typical ''Mario'' level.
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==''[[wikipedia:Shantae: Risky's Revenge|Shantae: Risky's Revenge]]'' ([[DSiWare]])==
*One of the residents of Scuttle Town says "When I moved to this town, I owned a monkey, but a couple weeks after arriving, he was gone. I wonder what ever happened to little [[Donkey Kong|Chewbonky Kong]]?"
 
==''[[wikipedia:Shovel Knight|Shovel Knight]]'' ([[Multiplatform]])==
*The map style in Shovel Knight is based on Super Mario Bros. 3.
 
==''Simple DS Series Vol. 44: The Gal Mahjong'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])==
* Sprites of [[Yoshi]] and a [[Shy Guy]] can be found in the game's files.<ref>http://www.spriters-resource.com/download/55458/</ref>
 
==''The Simpsons''==
===''[[wikipedia:The Simpsons Game|The Simpsons Game]]'' (Multiplatform)===
*[[Mario]] can be seen working in the video game factory (although, with a few changes to avoid copyright issues).
*Players can use [[Warp Pipe]]s to travel around, complete with a similar sounding sound.
*An ape uses barrels to attack, similar to [[Donkey Kong]].
*A cut-scene shows Professor Frink marrying a female [[Koopa]].
*Before the last part of the thirteenth level (Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game), Homer and Lisa can be seen running towards a flying boat, which loosely resembles the flying ship from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Addionally, if the player opens the to-do list, it will say the flying boat is an airship.
*In the cutscene before Episode 16, all the video game characters return to the Simpson's house. Homer asks what's for dinner, and the Mario like character says "I hope it's-a spaghetti! Here we go!"
 
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===''[[wikipedia:The Simpsons: Tapped Out|The Simpsons: Tapped Out]]'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]], Android)===
*The quest for building [[wikia:c:simpsons:Luigi's|Luigi's]] is called "It's A-Me, Luigi!", a reference to Luigi's catchphrase. Luigi Risotto says the phrase himself after the quest is completed.
*During the Halloween 2013 update, Homer has a new option, ''"Deal with Ghosts"''. Homer will eat a Donut, [[Super Mario|Grow]], and eat the ghost. He will then run around with his arms back like Mario and Luigi, eating donuts that are appearing like the way Mario and Luigi collect coins.
 
==''The Sims'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:MySims Agents|MySims Agents]]'' ([[Wii]])===
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*When investigating the sewers in the Industrial District, if the player examines a pipe, he will hope that nothing will come out of it and that ''no turtles live in it''.
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===''[[wikipedia:Sim City|Sim City]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])===
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*If the player's city has a population of 500,000 residents, the player will earn a Mario statue.
*The bonus scenario Freeland has its trees shaped like Mario's head.
*[[Bowser]] can appear and destroy the player's city by selecting him on the disasters menu. The Tokyo scenario has Bowser walking through the city, in a similar approach to Godzilla.
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===''[[wikipedia:Sim City DS|Sim City DS]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
*[[Bowser's Castle]] makes a cameo as a unlockable landmark for the player's city.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimCity_DS#Landmarks Wikipedia- Sim City DS- Landmarks]</ref>
 
==''Skylanders'' series==
 
===''[[wikipedia:Skylanders: Giants|Skylanders: Giants]]'' (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS)===
*One of the Cutthroats in Cutthroat Carnival is named "Bowsers", a reference to [[Bowser]].
 
===''[[wikipedia:Skylanders: SuperChargers|Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'' (Wii U, Nintendo 3DS)===
*Turbo Charge [[Donkey Kong]] and Hammer Slam [[Bowser]] figures can be used in the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game. They drive Barrel Blaster and Clown Cruiser vehicles, respectively. Donkey Kong drives the Barrel Blaster with [[Diddy Kong]], while Bowser's Clown Cruiser resembles the [[Hurricane]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. This is a result of a collaboration between Activision and Nintendo.
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==''Smule Magic Piano'' (iOS)==
The following ''Mario''-related songs are playable:
*Ground Theme from ''Super Mario Bros.''
*Underwater Theme from ''Super Mario Bros.''
*Chill from ''Dr. Mario''
*Jungle Theme from ''Donkey Kong Country''
*King K. Rool's Theme from ''Donkey Kong Country''
*Main Theme from ''Super Mario Bros. 2''
 
==''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)==
*In the level Marble Zone, the statues on the temple's roof in the background resemble Mario.
 
==''Sonic Lost World'' (Wii U)==
*Yoshi's Island Zone is a DLC level which features Sonic in a ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' themed level. This DLC level was part of Sonic Lost World because of Sega's collaboration with Nintendo.
 
==''Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])==
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*The Princess Peach costume for Maya (one of the main characters), is available after clearing all Battle Mode missions on Nightmare Mode. It can only be viewed in Free Photography mode.
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==''Spelunky'' ==
*One of the items is a yellow cape resembling the [[Cape]] power-up from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. It allows Spelunkers to descend slowly, similar to the power-up. Additionally, one random name a Shopkeeper can have is "Yoshi".
 
==''Splashy Fish'' (iOS, Android)==
*The player controls a fish resembling a [[Cheep Cheep]] through pillars.
*The Arcade Elements in the Splashy Fish store add [[Warp Pipes]] to the game.
*If the player taps the screen three times quickly, the jump sound will change to the 8-bit sound from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
 
==''[[inkipedia:Splatoon|Splatoon]]'' ([[Wii U]])==
*In Urchin Underpass on the left side, a picture of  an 8-bit [[Blooper]] can be seen on one of the walls.
*A T-shirt called Black Pipe Tee features 8-bit [[Mario|Mario heads]] and [[Warp Pipe|pipes]] from ''[[Mario Bros.]]''. <ref>Black Pipe Tee in japanese on-line store; https://editmode.jp/shop/html/en/products/detail.php?product_id=23</ref>
*In Flounder Heights near the team's spawn point, a picture of an 8-bit [[Gunion]] from ''[[Super Mario Land]]'' can be seen in one of the walls. <ref>[https://41.media.tumblr.com/9c763023ee6675272ee27b07f3abfef6/tumblr_ntpmypwkZn1rnhhtno2_540.png 8-bit Gunion in Flounder Heights - Splatoon]</ref>
 
==''[[wikipedia:SpongeBob SquigglePants|SpongeBob SquigglePants]]'' ([[Wii]]/[[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])==
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and many other NES games are spoofed in an individual "nanogame".
 
==''[[wikipedia:Spore (2008 video game)|Spore]]'' (Multiplatform)==
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[[File:Spore Tronkey Kong.jpg|thumb|left|"It's on like Tronkey-Kong!"]]
*In the Creature Creator chapter of the [[Prima Games]] guide, one of the creatures is called "Sloshi", a reference to Yoshi. Its description also references Mario (as Miguel, a Spanish carpenter), Princess Peach (as Princess Apple), and Bowser (as Growser, a terrapin). The Mushroom Kingdom is also spoofed as the "Ivy Kingdom".
*In the Space Stage, creatures from other empires or the player's empire can offer a mission to destroy one colony of an opponent empire. If the player accepts the request, the creature says, "Ho, yeah, buddy! It's on! It's on like Tronkey-Kong!"
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==''Spyro the Dragon'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Spyro: A Hero's Tail|Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]'' (Multiplatform)===
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*There is a robot character named Mergatroid with a red shirt, blue overalls and a red cap with the letter 'M' on it who is a parody of [[Mario]].
*There is an enemy that looks like a [[Piranha Plant]]. Some of these enemies also spit fireballs much like a [[Fire Piranha Plant]].
*There is a Yeti enemy in the cave levels who throws barrels, similar to [[Donkey Kong]].
*While trying to recall the name of the collectible items of the game, Light Gems, the Professor mentions [[Power Star]]s and [[Red Coin]]s.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Spyro: Year of The Dragon|Spyro: Year of The Dragon]]'' ([[wikipedia:PlayStation (console)|PS1]])===
* The Rhynocs in Seashell Shore throw barrels at Spyro, similar to Donkey Kong.
* The slides in the Crystal Island and Haunted Tomb levels in Midnight Mountain are strikingly reminiscent to the slides in [[Cool Cool Mountain]] and [[The Princess's Secret Slide]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and were most likely inspired by them.
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==''[[wikipedia:Star Fox Adventures|Star Fox Adventures]]'' (GameCube)==
*The ''Farewell, Beloved Falco'' manga, which was distributed on the official Japanese site and served as an interquel between ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Star Fox Adventures'', contained a gang known as the Hot Rodders. Two of the members had names on the back of their jackets that were derived from Mario characters: the rat-like member had "[[Mouser]]" and the crocodile-like member had "[[Bowser|Bowsor]]".
 
==''SteamWorld'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:SteamWorld Dig|SteamWorld Dig]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
*A hidden area leads to Mario's castle. Inside the castle, there is an area that contains coins and blocks from the ''Super Mario'' series.
 
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===''SteamWorld Heist'' ([[Nintendo 3DS]])===
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*One of the hats in the game is a Red Cap, which resembles [[Mario's Cap]] with a letter "L" instead of the letter "M". The description reads, "When hanging out with mushrooms and reptiles, you oughta show who's king of the piping. A real go for the big bro."
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==''Stretchmo'' ([[Nintendo 3DS#Nintendo eShop|Nintendo 3DS eShop]])==
*As this game is in the Pushmo series, it also contains puzzles featuring 8bit sprites of Mario and friends - which are in the attraction "Papa Blox's NES Expo."
 
==''[[wikipedia:Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]]'' (PC/[[WiiWare]])==
*In Episode 5, the real world is merged with the video game world, and many of the people of [http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Free_Country,_USA Free Country, USA] think that they are video game characters. Marzipan, who was previously helping Bubs fix his Concession Stand, thinks she is "Lady Crate Ape". She kidnaps Bubs and goes to the top of the stand. She then jumps and causes the scaffolding around the stand to collapse and begins throwing crates around. This is a spoof of ''Donkey Kong''. The box art for Lady Crate Ape also appears in the game, depicting a female ape that bears a strong resemblance to Donkey Kong.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Stunt Race FX|Stunt Race FX]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])==
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*Mario and Luigi appear on some of the billboards all around some of the courses.
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==''[[wikipedia:Super Meat Boy|Super Meat Boy]]'' (Xbox 360/PC)==
*The game's title has the same initals as ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
*[[Warp Zone]]s, secret portals to an 8-bit world, appear four times in every world: Two of them in the Light World and two of them in the Dark World.
*When entering a Warp Zone or a Glitch World level, the screen is a parody of when entering in a level in ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*The names of the Glitch Worlds are references to the [[Minus World]] glitch in ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*The character selection screen is very similar to the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' character selection screen.
*When Meat Boy finishes a Warp Zone or a Glitch World, a character says "Sorry Meat Boy, but Bandage Girl is in another Warp Zone," a reference to the [[Mushroom Retainer]]'s line from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Similarly, the endings of the [[Game Boy]]-like Warp Zones are a reference to the fake [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] from ''[[Super Mario Land]]''.
*After defeating a boss, a flag and fireworks appear, which are a reference to clearing a stage ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*The way Dr. Fetus is defeated is a reference to how Mario defeats Bowser in ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*The Glitch World of The End is a reference to the [[Airship]] levels in ''Mario'' games.
*One of the Game Boy-themed Warp Zones is titled Sky Pup, a possible reference to the [[Sky Pop]] from Super Mario Land.
*In Cotton Alley there's a level called "Bullet Bob". This is probably a reference to [[Bullet Bill]], because this level is focused on bullets.
*In this game there's an enemy called Oob, which name is reversed [[Boo]] and they act similarly to them.
 
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==''[[wikipedia:Super Play Action Football|Super Play Action Football]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])==
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*On the coin that is tossed before the game, Mario's head is the Head side and [[Raccoon Mario]]'s tail is the Tail side.
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==''[[wikipedia:Super Scope 6|Super Scope 6]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])==
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*In LaserBlazer, Type B: Engage, Mario appears to be plioting a plane; being chased by [[Iggy Koopa]] riding on a rocket.
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==''Taiko no Tatsujin'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin 8|Taiko no Tatsujin 8]]'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])===
*The ''Super Mario Bros.'' theme is one of the available songs that the player can interact with playing the correct rhythm.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Kettei-Ban|Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Kettei-Ban]]''/''Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Chogouka-Ban'' ([[Wii]])===
[[File:MarioTaiko.png|thumb]]
*[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]], and [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] appear on the ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' medley track, as well as several enemies and the [[Koopalings]].
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==''[[wikipedia:Tales (series)|Tales of (series)]]''==
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===''[[wikipedia:Tales of the Abyss|Tales of the Abyss]]'' ([[wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PS2]]/[[3DS]]) ===
*When Mieu finds a mushroom in the Mushroom Road (Malkuth Empire's north, near of Grand Chokmah), he asks Luke if eating it would make him bigger, referencing Mario's ability to power-up upon eating a [[Super Mushroom]].
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==''T-Blocks Puzzle New Generation Jigsaw Puzzle'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]])==
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*A picture of [[Princess Peach]] was one of the levels. A broken-up picture of Princess Peach was the app's icon.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Tekken Tag Tournament 2|Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition]]'' (Wii U)==
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*Among the several Nintendo-related elements, characters in battle can collect [[Super Mushroom]]s and [[Mega Mushroom]]s to grow bigger, [[Poison Mushroom]]s to shrink, and [[Super Star]]s. The power up/down sound effects from ''Super Mario Bros.'' can also be heard. Characters can also wear Mario, Luigi and Bowser costumes.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlaHVYMJ2R0</ref> Later on, additions of Toad and Peach costumes were also revealed for the characters.
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==''[[wikipedia:Tennis (video game)|Tennis]]'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])==
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*Mario appears as the referee during the game. This game is one of the first games featuring Mario as a cameo.
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==''[[wikipedia:Terraria|Terraria]]'' (Multiplatform)==
*A weapon known as a "Flower of Fire" appears in the game, which is a reference to the [[Fire Flower]]. Similarly, there is also a weapon known as a "Flower of Frost", which is most likely a reference to the [[Ice Flower]].
*The "Plumber's Clothes" look like Mario's Outfit, though blue in the console and mobile versions.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Tetris|Tetris]]'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])==
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*[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Princess Peach]] are seen dancing when the player completes Stage 9 Level 5 in Type B mode. [[Samus Aran]], [[Pit]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Bowser]], and [[Link]] can also be seen dancing after the rocket ship takes off.
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==''[[wikipedia:Thomas Was Alone|Thomas Was Alone]]'' (Steam)==
*When the player jumps a total of 2400 times in the game, an achievement called "Mario" is unlocked, most likely referencing [[Mario]] since he is often associated with jumping.
 
==''Tiny Tower'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Tiny Tower|Tiny Tower]]'' ([[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]/Android)===
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*On Bitbook, a spoof of Facebook, one of the many Bitizens' posts says that he or she needs a plumber to unclog his or her sink and save a princess. Another post says, "With our new roommate <Bitizen name>, we can finally play [[Mario Party]]."
*There are Plumber A and Plumber B costumes, which are based on Mario and Luigi, respectively.
*In the plumber commercial floor, a seemingly wilted Piranha Plant in a Warp Pipe and [[Mario's Cap]] and overalls hung on a coat hanger stand can be seen in the background.
*The costume shop commercial floor has [[Luigi's Cap]] as the symbol for the custom hat item. Also, Luigi's cap as well as his overalls can be seen in the shop's background.
 
===''Tiny Tower Vegas'' (iOS/Android)===
*One of the many Bitbook posts that may appear says, "Sometimes life sends you a [[Spiny Shell (Mario Kart)|blue shell]]."
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==''[[wikipedia:Tomodachi Life|Tomodachi Life]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])==
*The [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES console]] treasure's description in the European version reads, "The old school classic game console. Mario eat your heart out. Not literally!" In the American version, it reads, "The video game console that got the world gaming. Pick it up and play some Mario."
*A [[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|''Donkey Kong'' Game & Watch]] can also be obtained as treasures.
*Miis who own a [[Wii U]] are often heard playing games such as ''[[Game & Wario]]'' and ''[[Nintendo Land]]''.
*Mushroom descriptions state that eating them could make the consumer bigger, a reference to [[Super Mushroom]]s.
*The description for the [[banana]] peel reads; "Good for comedy routines and making [[kart]]s peel out." This statement is a reference to the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]].
*During "pity parties" at the cafe, Miis may sometimes state that [[Luigi]] is taller than [[Mario]] because "his legs are longer."
*The description for the peach states that it is "fit for a princess."
 
==''[[wikipedia:Toontown Online|Toontown Online]]'' (PC/Mac)==
*At [http://toontown.wikia.com/wiki/Goofy%20Speedway Goofy Speedway], there is a ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''-esque racing game complete with items, item boxes and bananas used as obstacles.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Uniracers|Uniracers]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])==
*One of the tracks is named "Wario Paint", a portmanteau of "[[Wario]]" and "''[[Mario Paint]]''".
 
==''[[wikipedia:Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines|Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines]]'' (PC)==
*When the player passes by the arcade at the Santa Monica pier, sound clips from ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' can be heard.
 
==''[[wikipedia:Viewtiful Joe|Viewtiful Joe]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]]/PS2)==
*If the player hold down the X button, Joe will throw up a bomb, jiggle it on his knee, and whistle the first 6 notes of the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme. If player do it in mid-air, he'll whistle another part. If the player does it in Slow Motion, he'll whistle another part. This has been removed from the later PS2 release.
 
==''Where's My Water?''==
*The Lost Levels (a collection of event-based levels from Where's My Water? Free plus previous Levels of the Week) references the title of Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. (SMB2 in Japan)
 
==''Wii'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Wii Fit|Wii Fit]]'' ([[Wii]])===
*Along the Free Run island, 8-Bit sprites of [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] can be spotted. On a few occasions, a [[Goomba]], [[Mushroom]], or [[Super Star]] sprite may also appear along the side of the trail. These sprites have a purpose, because at the end, one of the many questions asked can be which sprite the player spotted.<ref>[http://www.balanceboardblog.com/2008/05/8-bit-mario-found-hiding-in-wii-fit.html http://www.balanceboardblog.com/2008/05/8-bit-mario-found-hiding-in-wii-fit.html]</ref>
 
===''[[wikipedia:Wii Fit U|Wii Fit U]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
*Just like ''Wii Fit'', 8-Bit sprites of [[Mario]], a [[Goomba]], and a [[Mushroom]] can be spotted along the Free Run island.<ref>https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlAKLAbog</ref>
 
===''[[wikipedia:Wii Music|Wii Music]]'' ([[Wii]])===
*The ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme is unlocked after one has cleared the first four levels of Pitch Perfect, simply called ''Super Mario Bros.''.
 
===''[[wikipedia:Wii Party|Wii Party]]'' ([[Wii]])===
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*In the minigames section accessed from the main menu, one of the minigames under the Challenge subsection is called "Clover Hunt." This is a minigame in which players must locate a certain number of objects that are slightly different from the rest shown on the screen. The directions for the game state that "If you reach the last set, you might see a familiar face!" If the player reaches Stage 26 through Stage 30 (there are only 30 Stages in all and there are six different sets of objects that comprise five stages each, so this is the last set), the object they are given to find is 8-Bit [[Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. They must find the required number of 8-Bit Mario's that are ''standing still'', all of which are hidden amongst multiple 8-Bit Mario's in a jumping position.
*The mall seen in "Shifty Gifts" resembles Peach's castle.
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===''[[wikipedia:Wii Party U|Wii Party U]]'' ([[Wii U]])===
*In the ''Mii Fashion Plaza'' TV Party, Miis can dress up like Mario (Male) or Princess Peach (Female).
*In the ''Mii Fashion Plaza'' TV Party, there are a few stores that are Mario-themed.
*In ''Mad Hatters'', players can choose to wear [[Mario's Cap]], giving 2 points if no one else is wearing it.
*In "Dance with Mii", the player can dance to the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Ground Theme.
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===''[[wikipedia:Wii Sports Resort|Wii Sports Resort]]'' ([[Wii]])===
*The countdown timer used at the start of the racing events sounds pretty much like the one used during the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. In particular, the Cycling event's timer sounds is almost identical to the one used in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''.
*In the Island Flyover event, one can hear the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' overworld theme, the "Lose a Life" and the "Game Over" tunes (also as reference to the place's nighttime description: "Sounds like someone's playing NES, but they need a few pointers...") by flying near the Hillside Cabins area.
*The name of the ship "The Queen Peach" is based on [[Princess Peach]].
*The track [[Wuhu Loop]] from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' imitates the first track, Wuhu Island Loop. [[Maka Wuhu]] and [[Wuhu Town]] also are on Wuhu Island.
 
==''[[wikipedia:World Gone Sour|World Gone Sour]]'' (XBLA, PSN, PC)==
* Upon encountering the gum enemies in the first level, the narrator says "You can jump on these to kill 'em? What? Like mushrooms!" No doubt referencing Goombas.
 
==''[[wikipedia:World of Warcraft|World of Warcraft]]'' (PC)==
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*Mario and Luigi appear and both carry giant hammers, however they have the names Larion and Muigin, if the "n" is removed from the end and swap round the L and M it will say Mario and Luigi.
*An item known as "red white-spotted mushroom" can be obtained, which is a reference and resembles a [[mushroom]]. It bears resemblance to the mushrooms that appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''.
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==''[[wikipedia:Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen|Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen]]'' ([[Wii]])==
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*The Luigi costume for Misaki Asou (one of the main characters), is available after completing the game.
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==''[[wikipedia:Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II|Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II]]'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])==
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*The guy holding the pizza which the player must deliver to Cleopatra rides a Koopa Troopa.
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==Miscellaneous Apps==
[[File:Leps world.jpg|thumb|''Lep's World'' is a typical app retool of classic ''Mario'' platformers, maintaining the same basic gameplay, but with new graphics and a different backstory.]]
Numerous unauthorized apps based on the ''Mario'' series have appeared; many are subsequently removed because of copyright issues, although others have retooled the basic ''Super Mario'' platformer premise (i.e. new graphics, power-ups and backstories, etc.) enough to remain active. These sorts of games include ''3D Cartoon Land Safari'' (a slightly altered version of ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''), ''Barrels!'' (similar to ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''), ''Cloud Run'' (starring a stick figure wearing Mario's hat, among other parallels), ''A Kaizo World'' (featuring ''Mario''-styled levels), ''Lep's World'' (a ''Super Mario Bros.''-like platformer), ''Mario Parody'' (just as the title suggests), ''MineKart 64'' (a supposed combination of ''Minecraft'' and ''Mario Kart 64''), ''Mobile Andrio'' (based on ''Super Mario World''), ''Mobile Jario'' (based on ''Super Mario Bros.''), ''Rufio Adventures'' (another ''Super Mario''-esque platformer), ''Stardash'' (a sped-up version of ''Super Mario Land''), ''Super Androix'' (based on ''Super Mario Bros. 3''), ''Super Monster Bros.'' (based off ''Super Mario Bros.'' with [[Pokémon]] as the playable characters and sounds copied from ''Super Mario World''), Secret Maryo Chronicles ( A game inspired by Super Mario World.), and Super Tux( A game inspired by Super Mario Bros.). The Android game ''Era's Adventure'' used a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] as the titular character, causing controversy among many ''Mario'' fans and Nintendo contacting the developer, causing him to change the character model to resemble a Yoshi less. The developer did not actually intend to copy Yoshi, for he was not familiar with the ''Mario'' series and just got the model off a stock site.
 
As well as platformer games, other types of apps also arise, such as ''Mokus Line up'', a match-3 game using ''Mario'' series Mushrooms as the icons. Another example is ''iRwego'', which used the iPhone's accelerometer to detect a person's movements and play the appropriate ''Mario'' sound effect, such as the Mario jump sound for jumping, the Warp Pipe sound for crouching, as well as hitting brick blocks, and stomping Goombas, among other noises, tunes and a few choice Mario catchphrases (such as "Here we go!", which is the inspiration behind the app's title). However, due to <i>iRwego</i>'s unexpected popularity, its creator decided to remove the app to avoid any copyright conflicts with Nintendo<ref>[http://www.geek.com/apple/game-over-for-irwego-mario-app-1004811/ "Game Over for iRwego Mario app"] Geek.com (Retrieved June 13, 2013)</ref>.
 
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