Cursed Mushroom
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| Cursed Mushroom | |
|---|---|
 A Cursed Mushroom Capsule as it appears in Mario Party 5 | |
| First appearance | Mario Party 3 (2000) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Party 7 (2005) |
| Effect | Reduces maximum Dice Block roll |
The Cursed Mushroom is an item that appears in certain games of the Mario Party series. It is a purple-capped, teal-spotted Mushroom with "angry eyes" that reduces a character's maximum roll on the Dice Block for one turn. It closely resembles the Poison Mushroom, particularly the Poison Mushroom's appearance as the Poisonous Mushroom that can appear on a Mushroom Space in Mario Party, but it has a different effect, is described as cursing the recipient of its effect rather than poisoning them, and it has a different name in both Japanese and English, except for the English localization of Mario Party 3.
The Cursed Mushroom's effect is similar to that of Shy Guy's Curse House, a shop that appears in Mystery Land in Mario Party 2. The Creepy Dice Block is a similar item that appears in later games of the Mario Party series. The Mini Mushroom, Halfway Dice Block, and Slowgo Candy also resemble the Cursed Mushroom in effect, though to a lesser extent.
History
Mario Party 3
The Cursed Mushroom first appears in Mario Party 3, though it is known as the Poison Mushroom in the English localization. In this game, it is an item that can be obtained on an Item Space or bought for 5 coins at Baby Bowser's Joint. When used, the player can select any one player (including themself or an opponent); that player's maximum roll is reduced to 3 the next time they roll the Dice Block, in place of the usual 10. An identical effect is granted to all players by the Bowser's Curse event that can occur on Bowser Spaces.
The effects of the Poison Mushroom can be negated if the cursed player uses a regular Mushroom, a Golden Mushroom, a Warp Block, or a Magic Lamp. However, the player can simultaneously be affected by a Poison Mushroom and a Reverse Mushroom.
The Poison Mushroom is Waluigi's favorite item in this game.
Mario Party 5
The Cursed Mushroom reappears in Mario Party 5, receiving its current English name. It reappears in the main board game mode as a usable capsule, the Cursed Mushroom Capsule. Like other capsules, it is mainly received from capsule machines. A player can use it on themself for 5 coins, or throw it onto a space for free. When used or activated, the Cursed Mushroom Capsule grants the player a Cursed Mushroom, which reduces their maximum roll to 5 the next time they roll the Dice Block. Its effects can be negated by using a different movement-altering capsule, such as the Mushroom Capsule or Bullet Bill Capsule.
The Cursed Mushroom also appears as an Item Card in the Card Party game mode. In this mode, its effect is more similar to the effect it had in Mario Party 3. When used, a roulette wheel appears containing spaces for each of the player's opponents; whichever opponent is selected by roulette has their next maximum dice roll reduced to 3, in place of the usual 6.
Finally, the Cursed Mushroom appears as a randomly-spawning item in Super Duel Mode. When collected, it reduces the speed and control of the player's machine for a short time, the reverse effect of the standard Mushroom.
Mario Party 6
The Cursed Mushroom Capsule reappears in Mario Party 6, now known as the Cursed Mushroom Orb. It only appears in the game's Solo Mode as one of two Orbs in that mode, alongside the Sluggish 'Shroom Orb. It is obtainable from Orb Spaces. The player can use the capsule to reduce their maximum roll on the Dice Block to 3 for that turn.
Mario Party 7
The Cursed Mushroom reappears in Mario Party 7. It is no longer a usable item, instead being occasionally granted by Koopa Kid when the player lands on a Koopa Kid Space. The cursed player has their maximum roll reduced to 5 the next time they roll the Dice Block. Rather than being negated by regular Mushrooms and similar items, the player cannot use Orbs that affect their movement at all while the Cursed Mushroom is active in this game.
Profiles and statistics
Mario Party 3
- Manual description: "This tricky toadstool lets you limit a player's next move to three spaces. It's ideal for slowdowns."[1]
Names in other languages
Cursed Mushroom
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | のろいキノコ[?] Noroi Kinoko |
Cursed Mushroom |
Cursed Mushroom Orb
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | のろいキノコカプセル[?] Noroi Kinoko Kapuseru |
Cursed Mushroom Capsule | |
| French | Capsule Champi Poison[?] | Poison Mushroom Capsule | |
| German | Giftpilz-Kapsel[?] | Poison Mushroom Capsule | |
| Italian | Pallina Fungo Velenoso[?] | Poisoned Mushroom Ball | |
| Spanish | Cápsula Champiñón venenoso[?] | Poison Mushroom Capsule |
References
- ^ 2001. Mario Party 3 Instruction Booklet (PDF). Nintendo of America (English) via Internet Archive. Page 23. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
