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{{about|an object debuting in Super Mario 3D Land|the item in Yoshi's New Island|[[Binoculars (Yoshi's New Island)]]}}
{{about|an object debuting in Super Mario 3D Land|the item in Yoshi's New Island|[[Binoculars (Yoshi's New Island)]]}}
{{item-infobox
{{item infobox
|image=[[File:Binoculars SM3DL artwork.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a pair of Binoculars from ''Super Mario 3D Land''
|image=[[File:SMO Artwork Binoculars.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Odyssey''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
}}
}}
'''Binoculars'''<ref>von Esmarch, Nick. ''Super Mario 3D Land'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 12.</ref><ref>Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett''Super Mario 3D World'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 18.</ref> (called '''Telescopes''' in ''[[Nintendo Power]]''<ref>Chris Slate, ''Nintendo Power'' Volume 272, page 50.</ref>) are telescopic devices that are commonly used in 3D ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games.
'''Binoculars''',<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20120113005556/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/3DS_super_mario_3d_land_en.pdf|format=PDF|title=''Super Mario 3D Land'' digital manual, section 8}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett|title=''Super Mario 3D World'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=18|date=November 22, 2013|publisher=Prima Games|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-804-16249-4}}</ref> also named '''Telescopes''',<ref>{{cite|author=Slate, Chris|publisher=Future US|language=en-us|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 272|page=50|date=October 2011}}</ref> appear in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] as telescopic devices in a few of the 3D installments in the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
[[File:SM3DL_ss13.png|thumb|left|Mario looking through a pair of Binoculars in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']]
[[File:SM3DL_ss13.png|thumb|Mario looking through a pair of binoculars in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']]
Binoculars are introduced in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. If [[Mario]] steps on a green platform in front of it, he can look through the lens and get a view of the whole area. The Binoculars are controlled by moving the [[Nintendo 3DS]] around using its gyro-sensor control and the player can press {{button|3ds|L}} or {{button|3ds|R}} to zoom out and zoom in, respectively. The player can also look for hidden [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s, and if the Toads are sighted, they will throw out items such as [[Star Medal]]s, [[1-Up Mushroom]]s, or even [[Super Star]]s. The camera can also be moved about using the {{button|3ds|Stick}} on the 3DS. The image within the Binoculars appears as 2D even if 3D is turned on.
Binoculars in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' can be stepped on from a green platform, allowing Mario to take a look through the lens and get a view of the whole area. The binoculars are controlled by moving the [[Nintendo 3DS]] around using its gyro-sensor control, and the player can press {{button|3ds|L}} or {{button|3ds|R}} to zoom out and zoom in, respectively. The player can also look for hidden [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s, and if the Toads are sighted, they will throw out items such as [[Star Medal]]s, [[1-Up Mushroom]]s, or even [[Super Star]]s. The camera can also be moved about using the {{button|3ds|Stick}} on the 3DS. The image within the binoculars appears as 2D even if 3D is turned on.


In certain levels in ''Super Mario 3D Land'' such as [[World 1-3 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 1-3]]], the player may be able to spot a white [[UFO]] that eventually disappears from sight via the binoculars.<ref>GSD3DS (December 22, 2011). [https://youtu.be/WysjrJRbC1w Super Mario 3D Land - UFO in world 1-3]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 24, 2011.</ref>
There is a possibility that a white [[UFO]] can be spotted in certain levels such as [[World 1-3 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 1-3]], though it eventually disappears from sight via the binoculars.<ref>{{cite|author=GSD3DS|date=December 22, 2011|url=youtu.be/WysjrJRbC1w|title=Super Mario 3D Land - UFO in world 1-3|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref>


====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', a [[Sprixie]] holding a pair of orange binoculars appears in certain points of the levels, indicated with a white, round platform. Once the player(s) step on that platform, the camera shifts towards the direction of the [[Goal Pole]], as the Sprixie looks through the binoculars. While these spots are referred to as binoculars in the [[Prima Games]] guide, there are differences compared to other games: the player(s) cannot zoom in or out, and can only move the camera angle along a fixed plane.
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', a [[Sprixie]] holding a pair of orange binoculars appears in certain points of the levels, indicated with a round white platform. Once the player(s) step(s) on that platform, the camera shifts towards the direction of the [[Goal Pole]], as the Sprixie looks through the binoculars. While these spots are referred to as binoculars in the [[Prima Games]] guide, there are differences compared to binoculars in other games: The player(s) cannot zoom in or out, and can only move the camera angle along a fixed plane.


====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:SMO Wooded Kingdom Binoculars.jpg|thumb|A pair of binoculars in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
[[File:SMO Wooded Kingdom Binoculars.jpg|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
Binoculars return in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Here, Mario uses them by [[capture|capturing]] them with [[Cappy]], and they launch upward a set distance (due to being tethered by a thin cord) before usage, allowing Mario to view more of the area he is in. In some kingdoms, a peculiar flying object (such as the [[Sphynx]] or a [[taxi]]) can be spotted in the sky, and zooming onto it with the binoculars will make a [[Power Moon]] appear. If the player looks into the [[Sun]] by using the binoculars, Cappy tells the player to stop. In this game, binoculars resemble [[R.O.B.]]'s head. Their model shows them having no eyes, instead glass as binoculars usually have. However, they actually do have eyes, but underneath the glass in their model.<ref>https://twitter.com/MarioBrothBlog/status/1317884207847378944?</ref>
Binoculars return in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Here, Mario uses them by [[capture|capturing]] them with [[Cappy]]. Once done, the binoculars launch upward from their base then stop at a set altitude due to being tethered by a thin cord. Then Mario can view more of the area he is in. The location of the current [[mission|objective]] is highlighted, with a rectangular box stating its name positioned just above the location or [[Power Moon]]. In some kingdoms, a peculiar flying object (such as the [[Sphynx]] or a [[taxi]]) can be spotted in the sky, and zooming onto it with the binoculars makes a Power Moon appear. The Binoculars switch directly to looking at that Power Moon. If the player looks into the Sun by using the binoculars, Cappy tells the player to stop. Looking at the [[Moon]] has Cappy admire the view. If the player looks at the roof of [[Peach's Castle]], Cappy mentions the [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] on the roof. A number of other context sensitive responses can occur, such as one for the [[Broodals]]' [[airship]]. 
 
In this game, binoculars resemble [[R.O.B.]]'s head. Their model shows them having no eyes, instead glass as binoculars usually have. However, they actually do have eyes, but underneath the glass in their model.<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/MarioBrothBlog/status/1317884207847378944|title=The Binoculars in Super Mario Odyssey do not visibly gain Mario's eyes when captured; however, the eyes are actually present under the opaque lenses, just not visible. The Art of Super Mario Odyssey book also shows the eyes, meaning they were covered up during development.|publisher=Twitter|date=October 18, 2020|language=en|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref>


===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party 9''====
[[File:MP9 4-Player Goomba Spotting.png|thumb|Goomba Spotting in ''Mario Party 9'']]
[[File:MP9 4-Player Goomba Spotting.png|thumb|Goomba Spotting]]
Binoculars appear in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. While they do not appear in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', the [[Goomba Spotting]] [[minigame]] (also returning in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'') appears to be viewed from the perspective of a pair of binoculars, except during the ending. Binoculars from ''Super Mario 3D Land'' are used in the minigame [[Point 'n' Shoot]] in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''.
Although Binoculars do not appear in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', the [[Goomba Spotting]] [[minigame]] seems to have been seen from a pair of binoculars, except at the ending.
 
====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', binoculars taking on their designs from ''Super Mario 3D Land'' appear as the objects the players use in the minigame [[Point 'n' Shoot]].


====''Mario Party Superstars''====
===Super Nintendo World===
In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', the returning Goomba Spotting minigame appears to be seen from a pair of binoculars, like in ''Mario Party 9''.
Several sets of binoculars exist in the [[Super Nintendo World]] themed lands that use augmented reality to superimpose animated characters onto the landscape of the park. One of the [[Key Coin|keys]] of the [[Super Nintendo World#Power-Up Band Key Challenges|Power-Up Band Key Challenges]] can be obtained by spotting an [[Airship]] with the binoculars.<ref>{{cite|author=Lloyd, Spencer|date=February 3, 2021|language=en|url=wdwnt.com/2021/02/photos-video-taking-on-the-four-key-challenge-mini-games-in-super-nintendo-world|title=PHOTOS, VIDEO: Battle Goombas, Koopas, Piranha Plants, and Bob-ombs in the Four Key Challenge Mini-Games in Super Nintendo World|publisher=WDW News Today|accessdate=January 22, 2023}}</ref> Moving the binoculars towards the sky results in them zooming out into space to reveal the [[Comet Observatory]], with [[Rosalina]] flying out to greet the viewer,<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/salismetho/status/1613631455057543169|author=Sal|title=There’s also a little Mario Galaxy Easter Egg! Also noticed one of the binoculars was a little off center but I’m sure sure that’ll be fixed by opening|date=January 12, 2023|publisher=X|language=en|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref> while looking towards a rainbow over a ledge reveals a group of [[Pikmin]].<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/shorts/3Q0185WC3Ko|title=Secret Characters in Super Nintendo World!?|date=January 15, 2023|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref>
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==Profiles and descriptions==
==Profiles and descriptions==
===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
*'''North American website bio:''' ''Take a peek into one of these to see far away platforms or possible secret areas.''
{{multilang profile
*'''European website bio:''' ''These are to be found dotted around the game's courses. Use them to get a glimpse of the world around you.''
|type=website
|EngA=Take a peek into one of these to see far away platforms or possible secret areas.
|EngE=These are to be found dotted around the game's courses. Use them to get a glimpse of the world around you.
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Binoculars SM3DL artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
SMO Moon Binoculars.png|screenshot from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
SNWBinoculars.png|Super Nintendo World
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=望遠鏡<ref>mario_odysseyJP (September 10, 2017). [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/906997468268716032 おはようございます。 この「望遠鏡」にキャプチャーすると、箱庭世界を俯瞰して見ることができるんです。上から眺めれば、きっと新しい発見が…!] ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 13, 2017.</ref>
|Jap=望遠鏡<ref>{{cite|language=ja|author=mario_odysseyJP|date=September 10, 2017|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/906997468268716032|title=おはようございます。 この「望遠鏡」にキャプチャーすると、箱庭世界を俯瞰して見ることができるんです。上から眺めれば、きっと新しい発見が…!|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref>
|JapR=Bōenkyō
|JapR=Bōenkyō
|JapM=Telescope
|JapM=Telescope
|ChiS=望远镜<ref>[https://www.ique.com/3ds/arej/jrec.pdf Online simplified Chinese manual for ''Super Mario 3D Land'']. Retrieved March 1, 2020.</ref>
|ChiS=望远镜<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hans|format=PDF|date=2012|url=www.ique.com/3ds/arej/jrec.pdf|title=超级马力欧 3D乐园 (''Chāojí Mǎlìōu 3D Lèyuán'') digital manual|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}{{page needed]}</ref>
|ChiSR=Wàngyuǎnjìng
|ChiSR=Wàngyuǎnjìng
|ChiSM=Telescope
|ChiSM=Telescope
|ChiT=望遠鏡<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/3dland/AREW.pdf Online traditional Chinese manual for ''Super Mario 3D Land'']. Retrieved March 1, 2020.</ref>
|ChiT=望遠鏡<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hant|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/3dland/AREW.pdf|format=PDF|title=超級瑪利歐 3D樂園 (''Chāojí Mǎlìōu 3D Lèyuán'') digital manual|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}{{page needed}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Wàngyuǎnjìng
|ChiTR=Wàngyuǎnjìng
|ChiTM=Telescope
|ChiTM=Telescope
|Dut=Verrekijker
|Dut=Verrekijker
|DutM=Binoculars
|DutM=Binoculars
|Fra=Jumelles
|Fre=Jumelles
|FraM=Binoculars
|FreM=Binoculars
|Ger=Teleskop
|Ger=Teleskop
|GerM=Telescope
|GerM=Telescope
|Ita=Binocolo
|Ita=Binocolo
|ItaM=Binoculars
|ItaM=Binoculars
|Rus=Бинокль<br/>Телескоп <small>(''Super Mario 3D Land'')</small>
|Rus=Бинокль
|RusR=Binokl'<br/>Teleskop
|Rus2=Телескоп
|RusM=Binoculars<br/>Telescope
|Rus2N=''Super Mario 3D Land''
|RusR=Binokl'
|Rus2R=Teleskop
|RusM=Binoculars
|Rus2M=Telescope
|Spa=Telescopio
|Spa=Telescopio
|SpaM=Telescope
|SpaM=Telescope

Latest revision as of 13:07, October 19, 2024

This article is about an object debuting in Super Mario 3D Land. For the item in Yoshi's New Island, see Binoculars (Yoshi's New Island).
Binoculars
Artwork of Binoculars from Super Mario Odyssey.
Artwork from Super Mario Odyssey
First appearance Super Mario 3D Land (2011)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)

Binoculars,[1][2] also named Telescopes,[3] appear in the Super Mario franchise as telescopic devices in a few of the 3D installments in the Super Mario series.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

Mario looking through a pair of binoculars in Super Mario 3D Land

Binoculars in Super Mario 3D Land can be stepped on from a green platform, allowing Mario to take a look through the lens and get a view of the whole area. The binoculars are controlled by moving the Nintendo 3DS around using its gyro-sensor control, and the player can press L Button or R Button to zoom out and zoom in, respectively. The player can also look for hidden Toads, and if the Toads are sighted, they will throw out items such as Star Medals, 1-Up Mushrooms, or even Super Stars. The camera can also be moved about using the Circle Pad on the 3DS. The image within the binoculars appears as 2D even if 3D is turned on.

There is a possibility that a white UFO can be spotted in certain levels such as World 1-3, though it eventually disappears from sight via the binoculars.[4]

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

In Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, a Sprixie holding a pair of orange binoculars appears in certain points of the levels, indicated with a round white platform. Once the player(s) step(s) on that platform, the camera shifts towards the direction of the Goal Pole, as the Sprixie looks through the binoculars. While these spots are referred to as binoculars in the Prima Games guide, there are differences compared to binoculars in other games: The player(s) cannot zoom in or out, and can only move the camera angle along a fixed plane.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

Binoculars from Super Mario Odyssey.
Screenshot from Super Mario Odyssey

Binoculars return in Super Mario Odyssey. Here, Mario uses them by capturing them with Cappy. Once done, the binoculars launch upward from their base then stop at a set altitude due to being tethered by a thin cord. Then Mario can view more of the area he is in. The location of the current objective is highlighted, with a rectangular box stating its name positioned just above the location or Power Moon. In some kingdoms, a peculiar flying object (such as the Sphynx or a taxi) can be spotted in the sky, and zooming onto it with the binoculars makes a Power Moon appear. The Binoculars switch directly to looking at that Power Moon. If the player looks into the Sun by using the binoculars, Cappy tells the player to stop. Looking at the Moon has Cappy admire the view. If the player looks at the roof of Peach's Castle, Cappy mentions the egg on the roof. A number of other context sensitive responses can occur, such as one for the Broodals' airship.

In this game, binoculars resemble R.O.B.'s head. Their model shows them having no eyes, instead glass as binoculars usually have. However, they actually do have eyes, but underneath the glass in their model.[5]

Mario Party series[edit]

Goomba Spotting
Goomba Spotting in Mario Party 9

Binoculars appear in the Mario Party series. While they do not appear in Mario Party 9, the Goomba Spotting minigame (also returning in Mario Party Superstars) appears to be viewed from the perspective of a pair of binoculars, except during the ending. Binoculars from Super Mario 3D Land are used in the minigame Point 'n' Shoot in Mario Party: Island Tour.

Super Nintendo World[edit]

Several sets of binoculars exist in the Super Nintendo World themed lands that use augmented reality to superimpose animated characters onto the landscape of the park. One of the keys of the Power-Up Band Key Challenges can be obtained by spotting an Airship with the binoculars.[6] Moving the binoculars towards the sky results in them zooming out into space to reveal the Comet Observatory, with Rosalina flying out to greet the viewer,[7] while looking towards a rainbow over a ledge reveals a group of Pikmin.[8]

Profiles and descriptions[edit]

Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

  • Website description:
    • English (American):
      Take a peek into one of these to see far away platforms or possible secret areas.
    • English (British):
      These are to be found dotted around the game's courses. Use them to get a glimpse of the world around you.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 望遠鏡[9]
Bōenkyō
Telescope
Chinese (simplified) 望远镜[10]
Wàngyuǎnjìng
Telescope
Chinese (traditional) 望遠鏡[11]
Wàngyuǎnjìng
Telescope
Dutch Verrekijker[?] Binoculars
French Jumelles[?] Binoculars
German Teleskop[?] Telescope
Italian Binocolo[?] Binoculars
Portuguese (NOE) Binóculos[?] Binoculars
Russian Бинокль[?]
Binokl'
Binoculars
Телескоп[?]
Teleskop
Telescope Super Mario 3D Land
Spanish Telescopio[?] Telescope

References[edit]

  1. ^ Super Mario 3D Land digital manual, section 8 (PDF). Archived January 13, 2012, 00:55:56 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett (November 22, 2013). Super Mario 3D World PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16249-4. Page 18.
  3. ^ Slate, Chris (October 2011). Nintendo Power Volume 272. Future US (American English). Page 50.
  4. ^ GSD3DS (December 22, 2011). Super Mario 3D Land - UFO in world 1-3. YouTube (English). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  5. ^ October 18, 2020. The Binoculars in Super Mario Odyssey do not visibly gain Mario's eyes when captured; however, the eyes are actually present under the opaque lenses, just not visible. The Art of Super Mario Odyssey book also shows the eyes, meaning they were covered up during development.. Twitter (English). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Lloyd, Spencer (February 3, 2021). PHOTOS, VIDEO: Battle Goombas, Koopas, Piranha Plants, and Bob-ombs in the Four Key Challenge Mini-Games in Super Nintendo World. WDW News Today (English). Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  7. ^ Sal (January 12, 2023). There’s also a little Mario Galaxy Easter Egg! Also noticed one of the binoculars was a little off center but I’m sure sure that’ll be fixed by opening. X (English). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  8. ^ January 15, 2023. Secret Characters in Super Nintendo World!?. YouTube (English). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  9. ^ mario_odysseyJP (September 10, 2017). おはようございます。 この「望遠鏡」にキャプチャーすると、箱庭世界を俯瞰して見ることができるんです。上から眺めれば、きっと新しい発見が…!. Twitter (Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  10. ^ 2012. 超级马力欧 3D乐园 (Chāojí Mǎlìōu 3D Lèyuán) digital manual (PDF). Retrieved July 6, 2024.{{page needed]}
  11. ^ 超級瑪利歐 3D樂園 (Chāojí Mǎlìōu 3D Lèyuán) digital manual (PDF). Retrieved July 6, 2024.[page number needed]