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m (Undid revision 461221 by Nerdy Guy (talk)Japanese or not, this IS an official name. -_-)
(I take issue with claiming they were treated interchangeably, I remember a promotional group art labeling these as Goomba and the "normal" Goombas by their original name of "Little Goomba," plus they appear next to each other in group art in the Nintendo Character Manual.)
 
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During the Koopa Troop's invasion of [[Dinosaur Land]] in the game ''[[Super Mario World]]'', [[Goomba]]s known as '''Kuribon''' were deployed in large numbers. However, these bad mushrooms did not appear in mass; instead, [[Koopa Troopa]]s were the common soldiers seen in the field. Interestingly, while some Kuribon were stationed in certain locations as guards, others were dropped from the sky in droves in surprise offenses against the Mario Bros. These Kuribon would arrive in the field by either parachuting from above, or by floating in bubbles (which would burst upon coming into contact with any object). The former variety assumed the name "Paragoomba", while Kuribon with wings (who also aided their wingless brethren in many battles) were called "[[Winged Goomba]]s".
{{distinguish|Goomba|Gloomba}}
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Galoomba - Mario Party 10.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Galoomba from ''[[Mario Party 10]]''.
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|variants=[[Big Galoomba]]<br>[[Goombud]]<br>[[Hone Kuribon]]<br>[[Parachute Galoomba]]<br>[[Paragaloomba]]
|relatives=[[Goomba]]
|comparable=[[Gamboo]]<br>[[Wanderin' Goom]]
|notable=[[Goombob]]<br>[[Goombetty]]
}}
'''Galoombas''' (named '''[[Goomba]]s'''<ref name=SMW>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet|page=23|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> before ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'') are relatives of [[Goomba]]s that first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They either walk across the ground, parachute from above or float down in bubbles (which burst upon coming into contact with any object), or can even appear with wings to hop around. Unlike Goombas, stomping them will flip them over, but they can be defeated by other methods, such as a fireball from a [[Fire Flower]].


[[Image:RoundGoomba.png|frame|left|An immobile "round" Goomba, known as Kuribon in the Japanese version, being held by Mario.]]
In Japanese, these enemies have always been referred to as ''Kuribon'', marking them as a distinct species from Goombas, which are called ''Kuribō''. In localizations, however, they tended to share a name with Goombas until ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', though some attempted to split them earlier in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''.
These Goombas that appeared in ''Super Mario World'' were dramatically different than those seen in previous games. As a matter of fact, these Goombas were given a different name in the Japanese version of the game (''Kuribon'' thus), seemingly rendering them a sub-species in Japan. Although these creatures walked in straight paths to attack, like previous Goombas, these new baddies did not look the older ones. These Kuribon did not have mushroom-shaped heads; their heads were spherical. These Kuribon also lacked a stem; the creature's two feet were attached directly to the bottom of the head. As such, they resembled angry chestnuts more than scowling mushrooms. These "round" Kuribon were also much more resilient than previous Kuribon (besides the ones from Yoshi's Island). The baddies could not be defeated by a normal stomp attack; only the powerful [[Spin Jump]] could destroy a Kuribon in one hit. Both Yoshi's eating attack and a fireball strike could transform a Kuribon into a [[gold coin]]. A normal jump would only flip the creature over, rendering it immobile. Interestingly, Mario or Luigi could actually pick up an immobile Kuribon and kick the fungus at other enemies to destroy them, however the immobile Kuribon would eventually resuscitate itself, and hurt Mario upon being revived (if the creature was not thrown in enough time). All these behaviors are reminiscent of the Koopa Troopa from previous games, whose shell could be picked up and thrown to attack other enemies, and who would revive and attack Mario if not thrown quickly enough.
 
In ''Super Mario Advance 2'', after the player had beaten the Special world and found all of the exits, Kuribon turned yellow, wore sunglasses, and were cheerful-looking.
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''====
[[File:SMW Goomba Sprite.gif|frame|left]]
<!--NOTE TO EDITORS: Please do not change every instance of "Goomba" in this section to "Galoomba". They are NOT typos, as they were known as "Goombas" in this game and therefore should use that name here. Please see MarioWiki:Naming#Name_changes for more information.-->
This variation of [[Goomba]] debuts in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', first appearing in [[Donut Plains 4]]. Although these creatures walk in straight paths to attack like regular Goombas, they do not resemble the original ones. These Goombas do not have mushroom-shaped heads but rather more spherical ones. They also lack a stem; the Goomba's two feet are attached directly to the bottom of the head. As such, they resemble chestnuts more than mushrooms. Here, they have yellow feet.
 
They cannot be defeated in a single [[jump]], as doing so flips them over and immobilizes them. In this state, they can be picked up and thrown at other enemies, like with [[Koopa Troopa]]s. Running into them or jumping on them when flipped causes them to be kicked around (though they do not ricochet, like [[shell]]s do). After a few seconds they right themselves, which damages Mario if he is carrying one. They can automatically be defeated with a [[Spin Jump]], with a [[fireball]] or an attack from [[Yoshi]]; an attack with the [[Cape Mario|cape]] causes them to be flipped over as well.
 
These Goombas face the side as opposed to the camera like the original Goombas, though this trait would be later given to them in 2D games starting from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
 
{{multiframe|[[File:SMW Para-Goomba Sprite.gif]] [[File:SMW Flying Goomba Sprite.gif]]}}
There are two variants of Goombas in the original ''Super Mario World''. [[Parachute Galoomba|Para-Goombas]] are Goombas which utilize parachutes instead of being Goombas with wings, though [[Paragaloomba|Flying Goomba]]s, which are wing-bearing Goombas, also appear, and can only hop on the ground instead of fly. Like [[Paragoomba]]s, Flying Goombas' wings are clipped after one stomp, reverting them to normal Goombas, and thus, stomping on them after their wings are gone just renders them helpless for a few moments, allowing the player to throw them at other enemies. Spiked versions of Flying Goombas also known as [[Para-Goomba (Mario Clash)|Para-Goomba]]s later appeared in ''[[Mario Clash]]''.
 
[[File:Galoomba Fall SMA2.png|frame|right]]
 
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', after the player beats the [[Special Zone]] and finds all of the exits, the Goombas are recolored yellow and wear sunglasses.
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====''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
In ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a single ''Super Mario World'' Goomba appears at the end of the [[World-e]] level [[Rich with Ropes]], where [[Parachute Galoomba|Para-Goomba]]s can also be found. They can be stomped on and grabbed like in ''Super Mario World''.
 
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
After a long absence, Galoombas reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|port]] under their current name, alongside regular Goombas and a bigger variation named [[Big Galoomba]]. Like normal Goombas in 3D ''Super Mario'' games, they attempt to chase after the player upon seeing them. Additionally, like in ''Super Mario World'', Galoombas cannot be defeated with one jump, as that causes them to be flipped over, though unlike in ''Super Mario World'', a second jump defeats them. A Ground Pound can also be used to defeat them in one hit. Additionally, Galoombas cannot be carried, kicked around, or thrown, as running into them while immobilized also causes them to be defeated.
 
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
Galoombas replace regular Goombas when in the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''. They use a slightly edited version of their original sprite from ''Super Mario World''; their feet are colored green instead of yellow to match their artwork and modern appearances. When stomped on, they turn upside down, waiting for the player to pick their bodies up and hurl them. If a [[Super Mushroom]] is dragged onto a Galoomba, the enemy will transform into a Big Galoomba; if wings are given to a Galoomba, it will become a Paragaloomba.
 
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
Galoombas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. In addition to retaining their previous properties, by tapping and holding Galoombas in Course Maker, they can be changed into a [[Goombrat]]-like enemy called [[Goombud]]. Although Galoombas coexisted with Goombas in ''Super Mario 3D World'', which has its own style in this game, they remain exclusive to the ''Super Mario World'' style.
 
===''Mario's FUNdamentals''===
Galoombas, in their ''Super Mario World'' design, appear on one of the cards in Go Fish.
 
===''Super Mario World'' cartoon===
[[File:Galoombas, Boo Buddies and Ninjis.jpg|thumb|left|Goombas with Boo Buddies and Ninjis in "The Yoshi Shuffle".]]
 
These Goombas appear twice in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' cartoon. They first appear in "[[The Wheel Thing]]", in which they are shown as being the "power source" for the cars made by Mario and Luigi. They also briefly appear in "[[The Yoshi Shuffle]]" in the audience during the football game.
 
===''Super Mario Adventures''===
In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', these Goombas and at least two [[Paragaloomba|Flying Goombas]] were sent by [[Bowser]] to attack [[Peach's Castle|Princess Toadstool's Palace]]. In addition, they were among the attendees to Bowser's marriage to the hypnotized [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]].
 
===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party 3''====
While normal versions of these Goombas themselves are not in the game, Flying Goombas appear as an obstacle during the [[minigame]] [[Ridiculous Relay]]. The single player must dodge both them and [[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]]s in their hand glider, and reach the finish line before the other three players do.
 
====''Mario Party Advance''====
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', due to appearing alongside standard Goombas, this version of Goomba is relocalized in English as "[[Goombob]]", a character who lives at [[Goombob Manor]]. Another member of the species that appears is his crush, [[Goombetty]]. Red and blue versions of this type of Goomba also appear in [[Tap-Tap Sumo]].
 
====''Mario Party 10''====
Galoombas appear in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', appearing in a few minigames that also feature Goombas and [[Goombrat]]s.
 
====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
Galoombas appear in the ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' minigame [[Goomba Guess]]. The goal of the minigame is to tap the most Goombas, while Galoombas deduct one point from the player. In the beginning of the minigame, the placement of the enemies are shown before they shift positions, and afterward are covered by a dark veil so players are required to memorize the placements beforehand.
 
====''Super Mario Party''====
Galoombas appear in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' as non-playable characters. They can be seen in the minigames [[Nut Cases]] and [[Take a Stab]].
 
====''Mario Party Superstars''====
[[File:MPS Galoomba enc.png|thumb|left|A Galoomba in its encyclopedia entry from ''Mario Party Superstars'']]
 
Three Galoombas appear in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' in the background of [[Woody Woods]], replacing the [[Wiggler]]s from the ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' version. Two of them are talking to each other, while the other can be seen juggling an apple. In their encyclopedia entry, it is mentioned that they are often confused with Goombas.
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===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
[[File:OrigamiGaloomba.jpg|thumb|100px|An origami Galoomba]]
 
Galoombas make their ''Paper Mario'' debut in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', where origami Galoombas make an appearance as enemies. Galoombas first appear in [[Chestnut Valley]], in which a group of them will ambush Mario if he hits a tree that a Goomba climbs. Later, several Galoombas will ambush Mario from rolling chestnuts, and some will attempt to block his path with a chestnut.
 
In [[Shogun Studios]], a group of Galoombas ambush Mario from one of the sand patches in a house.
 
In battle, Galoombas attack Mario with a Headbalonk move. If they have HP remaining after jumping on them, they will flip over like in the mainstream ''Super Mario'' series.
 
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Galoombas appear in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' as assistants. In stage mode, they grant a chance that two objects, mainly [[virus]]es, transform into [[pop cannon]]s at the start of a stage. In versus mode, their effect is to transform two of the viruses that appear after all viruses are eliminated into pop cannons. In both cases, the chances that the effects occur are greater at higher levels. They also appear on the [[World 21]] map after an area has been cleared of viruses. A Galoomba assistant is rewarded after clearing the first area in World 21.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''===
*'''''[[Super Mario World]]'' Instruction Booklet:''' "''Jump on it to make it roll. You can also hold it or throw it.''"<ref name=SMW/>
 
*'''''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' "Denizens of Dinosaur Land" poster:''' "''Stomp Goombas once to flip them over, then pick them up and toss them.''"
 
===''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''===
{{PBMCD profile
|name=クリボン (JP) / Galoomba (EN)
|artwork=[[File:Galoomba Perfect.png|200px]]
|shuzoku=キニコ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}
|seikaku=いじわる
|tojo_gemu=ワールド
|desc='''<big>とっても{{ruby|堅|かた}}いクリボー?</big><br>
クリボンは、キノコ{{ruby|王国|おうこく}}の{{ruby|裏切|うらぎ}}りものクリボー(P72)の{{ruby|親戚|しんせき}}。{{ruby|体|から}}が{{ruby|堅|かた}}いので、{{ruby|踏|ふ}}んでもひっくり{{ruby|返|かえ}}るだけですぐ{{ruby|復活|ふっかつ}}する。{{ruby|空|そら}}からパラシュートで{{ruby|降|お}}りてくるパラクリもいるぞ。<ref>{{cite|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|date=1994|language=ja|title=「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten'')|page=[https://i.imgur.com/Yyu8gns.jpeg 73]}}</ref>
|tribe=Mushroom clan
|disposition=Ill-tempered
|game_appearances=World
|eng_desc='''''<big>A very stiff Goomba?</big><br>
''Galoomba is a relative of Goomba (p. 72), a traitor to the Mushroom Kingdom. Their bodies are hard, so even if they are stepped on, they only turn over and quickly recover. There are also Parachute Galoombas that parachute down from the sky.''
}}
 
===''Mario Party: Star Rush''===
{|width=100% class=wikitable
!Image
!Name
!Bio
|-
|align="center"|[[File:MPSRCM_Galoomba.png|75px]]
|align="center"|[[Galoomba]]<br>''A Goomba-like foe that is not a Goomba.''
|"''I know they're similar, but for their sake, do try keeping your Galoombas and Goombas straight!''"
|}
 
===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
{{:Paper Mario: The Origami King bestiary|transcludesection=Galoomba|align=horizontal}}
 
===''Dr. Mario World''===
*'''Stage mode:''' "''Grants 15%/30%/45%/60%/80% chance pop cannons (2) will appear on stage start.''"
*'''Versus mode:''' "''If all viruses in your stage are eliminated, grants 15%/30%/45%/60%/80% chance pop cannons (2) will appear.''"
 
===''Mario Party Superstars''===
*'''Encyclopedia bio:''' "''Bowser's minions. Often mistaken for Goombas.''"
 
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Goomball.jpg|''[[Super Mario World]]''
Galoomba SM3DW Prima.jpg|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
SMM-SMW-Galoomba.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
DMW-Galoomba.png|''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
SM3DW BF StunnedGaloombaStamp.png|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' ([[stamp]])
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クリボン<ref>{{cite|author=Kagawa, Ryo ({{iw|wikibound|Ape|APE/Shigesato Itoi}}), Koichi Toda (100 Percent), Masaki Kuramochi (100 Percent), Shigeo Tanabe, Naomaru Asao, and Ryuji Osawa, editors|title="UNIT 2 CHARACTER" in『[[Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook Super Mario World|任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオワールド]]』|date=1991|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page=27|isbn=4-09-104117-5}}</ref>
|JapR=Kuribon
|JapM=Portmanteau of「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', "[[Goomba#Names in other languages|Goomba]]") and「坊」(''bon'', an affectionate term for boys)<!--"bon" is one of the two spellings of the common "bo" suffix, it is not a typo or anything else. https://www.japandict.com/%E5%9D%8A -->; this is also the name for [[Goombob]] from ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''
|Chi=栗邦邦
|ChiR=Lì Bāngbāng
|ChiM=From「栗寶寶」(''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba") and「硬邦邦」(''Yìng Bāngbāng'', "tough")
|Dut=Galoomba
|Fre=Galoomba
|Ger=Galumba
|GerM=Transliteration of the English name
|Ger2=Gumba<ref>{{cite|author=Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1993|page=18}}</ref>
|Ger2M=[[Goomba]]
|Ita=Goombruno
|ItaM=Pun on "Goomba" and "Bruno" ("dark brown", also an Italian common name). Goombruno is also the name [[Goombob]] had in ''Mario Party Advance''
|Kor=밤바
|KorR=Bamba
|KorM=Portmanteau of "밤" (''bam'', "chestnut") and "Goomba"
|PorA=Goombola
|PorAM=Pun on "Goomba" and ''bola'' ("ball")
|PorE=Galoomba
|Rom=Goomba (''Super Mario World'' animated series)
|RomM=Goomba
|Rus=Галумба
|RusR=Galumba
|RusM=Galoomba
|Spa=Goombaya
|SpaM=Pun on "Goomba" and ''baya'' ("berry")
}}
 
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', while Galoombas do not appear directly in the game, they are mentioned in one of the randomly generated Tips. In the tip, it is clarified that ''Super Mario World'' has no Goombas, and that Galoombas are a different species.
 
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Not to be confused with Goomba or Gloomba.
Galoomba
A Galoomba from Mario Party 10
Artwork of a Galoomba from Mario Party 10.
First appearance Super Mario World (1990)
Latest appearance Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Variants
Relatives
Comparable
Notable members

Galoombas (named Goombas[1] before Super Mario 3D World) are relatives of Goombas that first appear in Super Mario World. They either walk across the ground, parachute from above or float down in bubbles (which burst upon coming into contact with any object), or can even appear with wings to hop around. Unlike Goombas, stomping them will flip them over, but they can be defeated by other methods, such as a fireball from a Fire Flower.

In Japanese, these enemies have always been referred to as Kuribon, marking them as a distinct species from Goombas, which are called Kuribō. In localizations, however, they tended to share a name with Goombas until Super Mario 3D World, though some attempted to split them earlier in Mario Party Advance.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]

Goomba

This variation of Goomba debuts in Super Mario World, first appearing in Donut Plains 4. Although these creatures walk in straight paths to attack like regular Goombas, they do not resemble the original ones. These Goombas do not have mushroom-shaped heads but rather more spherical ones. They also lack a stem; the Goomba's two feet are attached directly to the bottom of the head. As such, they resemble chestnuts more than mushrooms. Here, they have yellow feet.

They cannot be defeated in a single jump, as doing so flips them over and immobilizes them. In this state, they can be picked up and thrown at other enemies, like with Koopa Troopas. Running into them or jumping on them when flipped causes them to be kicked around (though they do not ricochet, like shells do). After a few seconds they right themselves, which damages Mario if he is carrying one. They can automatically be defeated with a Spin Jump, with a fireball or an attack from Yoshi; an attack with the cape causes them to be flipped over as well.

These Goombas face the side as opposed to the camera like the original Goombas, though this trait would be later given to them in 2D games starting from New Super Mario Bros.

Para-Goomba Flying Goomba

There are two variants of Goombas in the original Super Mario World. Para-Goombas are Goombas which utilize parachutes instead of being Goombas with wings, though Flying Goombas, which are wing-bearing Goombas, also appear, and can only hop on the ground instead of fly. Like Paragoombas, Flying Goombas' wings are clipped after one stomp, reverting them to normal Goombas, and thus, stomping on them after their wings are gone just renders them helpless for a few moments, allowing the player to throw them at other enemies. Spiked versions of Flying Goombas also known as Para-Goombas later appeared in Mario Clash.

A Goomba during the Fall of Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, after the player beats the Special Zone and finds all of the exits, the Goombas are recolored yellow and wear sunglasses.

Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

In Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, a single Super Mario World Goomba appears at the end of the World-e level Rich with Ropes, where Para-Goombas can also be found. They can be stomped on and grabbed like in Super Mario World.

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

After a long absence, Galoombas reappear in Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port under their current name, alongside regular Goombas and a bigger variation named Big Galoomba. Like normal Goombas in 3D Super Mario games, they attempt to chase after the player upon seeing them. Additionally, like in Super Mario World, Galoombas cannot be defeated with one jump, as that causes them to be flipped over, though unlike in Super Mario World, a second jump defeats them. A Ground Pound can also be used to defeat them in one hit. Additionally, Galoombas cannot be carried, kicked around, or thrown, as running into them while immobilized also causes them to be defeated.

Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

Galoombas replace regular Goombas when in the Super Mario World style in Super Mario Maker and Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS. They use a slightly edited version of their original sprite from Super Mario World; their feet are colored green instead of yellow to match their artwork and modern appearances. When stomped on, they turn upside down, waiting for the player to pick their bodies up and hurl them. If a Super Mushroom is dragged onto a Galoomba, the enemy will transform into a Big Galoomba; if wings are given to a Galoomba, it will become a Paragaloomba.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

Galoombas reappear in Super Mario Maker 2. In addition to retaining their previous properties, by tapping and holding Galoombas in Course Maker, they can be changed into a Goombrat-like enemy called Goombud. Although Galoombas coexisted with Goombas in Super Mario 3D World, which has its own style in this game, they remain exclusive to the Super Mario World style.

Mario's FUNdamentals[edit]

Galoombas, in their Super Mario World design, appear on one of the cards in Go Fish.

Super Mario World cartoon[edit]

Goombas, Boo Buddies, and Ninjis
Goombas with Boo Buddies and Ninjis in "The Yoshi Shuffle".

These Goombas appear twice in the Super Mario World cartoon. They first appear in "The Wheel Thing", in which they are shown as being the "power source" for the cars made by Mario and Luigi. They also briefly appear in "The Yoshi Shuffle" in the audience during the football game.

Super Mario Adventures[edit]

In Super Mario Adventures, these Goombas and at least two Flying Goombas were sent by Bowser to attack Princess Toadstool's Palace. In addition, they were among the attendees to Bowser's marriage to the hypnotized Princess Toadstool.

Mario Party series[edit]

Mario Party 3[edit]

While normal versions of these Goombas themselves are not in the game, Flying Goombas appear as an obstacle during the minigame Ridiculous Relay. The single player must dodge both them and Banzai Bills in their hand glider, and reach the finish line before the other three players do.

Mario Party Advance[edit]

In Mario Party Advance, due to appearing alongside standard Goombas, this version of Goomba is relocalized in English as "Goombob", a character who lives at Goombob Manor. Another member of the species that appears is his crush, Goombetty. Red and blue versions of this type of Goomba also appear in Tap-Tap Sumo.

Mario Party 10[edit]

Galoombas appear in Mario Party 10, appearing in a few minigames that also feature Goombas and Goombrats.

Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]

Galoombas appear in the Mario Party: Star Rush minigame Goomba Guess. The goal of the minigame is to tap the most Goombas, while Galoombas deduct one point from the player. In the beginning of the minigame, the placement of the enemies are shown before they shift positions, and afterward are covered by a dark veil so players are required to memorize the placements beforehand.

Super Mario Party[edit]

Galoombas appear in Super Mario Party as non-playable characters. They can be seen in the minigames Nut Cases and Take a Stab.

Mario Party Superstars[edit]

Encyclopedia image of a Galoomba from Mario Party Superstars
A Galoomba in its encyclopedia entry from Mario Party Superstars

Three Galoombas appear in Mario Party Superstars in the background of Woody Woods, replacing the Wigglers from the Mario Party 3 version. Two of them are talking to each other, while the other can be seen juggling an apple. In their encyclopedia entry, it is mentioned that they are often confused with Goombas.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

An origami Galoomba from Paper Mario: The Origami King.
An origami Galoomba

Galoombas make their Paper Mario debut in Paper Mario: The Origami King, where origami Galoombas make an appearance as enemies. Galoombas first appear in Chestnut Valley, in which a group of them will ambush Mario if he hits a tree that a Goomba climbs. Later, several Galoombas will ambush Mario from rolling chestnuts, and some will attempt to block his path with a chestnut.

In Shogun Studios, a group of Galoombas ambush Mario from one of the sand patches in a house.

In battle, Galoombas attack Mario with a Headbalonk move. If they have HP remaining after jumping on them, they will flip over like in the mainstream Super Mario series.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

Galoombas appear in Dr. Mario World as assistants. In stage mode, they grant a chance that two objects, mainly viruses, transform into pop cannons at the start of a stage. In versus mode, their effect is to transform two of the viruses that appear after all viruses are eliminated into pop cannons. In both cases, the chances that the effects occur are greater at higher levels. They also appear on the World 21 map after an area has been cleared of viruses. A Galoomba assistant is rewarded after clearing the first area in World 21.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]

  • Super Mario World Instruction Booklet: "Jump on it to make it roll. You can also hold it or throw it."[1]

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]

クリボン (JP) / Galoomba (EN)
A Galoomba from Super Mario World.
Original text (Japanese) Translation
種族しゅぞく キニコぞく Tribe Mushroom clan
性格せいかく いじわる Disposition Ill-tempered
登場とうじょうゲーム ワールド Game appearances World
とってもかたいクリボー?

クリボンは、キノコ王国おうこく裏切うらぎりものクリボー(P72)の親戚しんせきからかたいので、んでもひっくりかえるだけですぐ復活ふっかつする。そらからパラシュートでりてくるパラクリもいるぞ。[2]

A very stiff Goomba?

Galoomba is a relative of Goomba (p. 72), a traitor to the Mushroom Kingdom. Their bodies are hard, so even if they are stepped on, they only turn over and quickly recover. There are also Parachute Galoombas that parachute down from the sky.

Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]

Image Name Bio
Galoomba as viewed in the Character Museum from Mario Party: Star Rush Galoomba
A Goomba-like foe that is not a Goomba.
"I know they're similar, but for their sake, do try keeping your Galoombas and Goombas straight!"

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

Paper Mario: The Origami King enemy
Galoomba
An origami Galoomba from Paper Mario: The Origami King. HP 11 Moves Location(s)
Type Normal Headbalonk (5), Group Headbalonk (base 4 per Galoomba, range starts at 0 and increases by 1 for each additional Goomba), Wave Headbalonk (base 4 per Galoomba, range starts at 0 and increases by 1 for each additional Goomba, multiple hits), Tower Attack (base 5 for one, 10 for two, 14 for three, 17 for four, 19 for five, increases by one for any extra after five; range is 0 for one or two, 1 for three, 3 for four, 6 for five, increases by four for any extra after five) Chestnut Valley, Shogun Studios
Role Common
Item drops Mushroom
They make their homes near chestnut trees. A good stomping will make them topple over, so have at it.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

  • Stage mode: "Grants 15%/30%/45%/60%/80% chance pop cannons (2) will appear on stage start."
  • Versus mode: "If all viruses in your stage are eliminated, grants 15%/30%/45%/60%/80% chance pop cannons (2) will appear."

Mario Party Superstars[edit]

  • Encyclopedia bio: "Bowser's minions. Often mistaken for Goombas."

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Galoomba.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クリボン[3]
Kuribon
Portmanteau of「クリボー」(Kuribō, "Goomba") and「坊」(bon, an affectionate term for boys); this is also the name for Goombob from Mario Party Advance
Chinese 栗邦邦[?]
Lì Bāngbāng
From「栗寶寶」(Lì Bǎobǎo, "Goomba") and「硬邦邦」(Yìng Bāngbāng, "tough")
Dutch Galoomba[?] -
French Galoomba[?] -
German Galumba[?] Transliteration of the English name
Gumba[4] Goomba
Italian Goombruno[?] Pun on "Goomba" and "Bruno" ("dark brown", also an Italian common name). Goombruno is also the name Goombob had in Mario Party Advance
Korean 밤바[?]
Bamba
Portmanteau of "밤" (bam, "chestnut") and "Goomba"
Portuguese (NOA) Goombola[?] Pun on "Goomba" and bola ("ball")
Portuguese (NOE) Galoomba[?] -
Romanian Goomba (Super Mario World animated series)[?] Goomba
Russian Галумба[?]
Galumba
Galoomba
Spanish Goombaya[?] Pun on "Goomba" and baya ("berry")

Trivia[edit]

  • In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, while Galoombas do not appear directly in the game, they are mentioned in one of the randomly generated Tips. In the tip, it is clarified that Super Mario World has no Goombas, and that Galoombas are a different species.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b 1991. Super Mario World instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 23.
  2. ^ 1994. 「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 73.
  3. ^ Kagawa, Ryo (APE/Shigesato Itoi), Koichi Toda (100 Percent), Masaki Kuramochi (100 Percent), Shigeo Tanabe, Naomaru Asao, and Ryuji Osawa, editors (1991). "UNIT 2 CHARACTER" in『任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオワールド』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-104117-5. Page 27.
  4. ^ Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors (1993). Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World". Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 18.