: Offers specialized trials like Time Attack, Coin Collection, and "1-Up Rally". Series Evolution New Super Mario Bros. (DS) New Super Mario Bros. Wii New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch) Max Players 2 (Competitive only) Playable Characters Mario, Luigi Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, Yellow Toad Mario, Luigi, Toad, Toadette, Nabbit Key Power-up Mega Mushroom Propeller Mushroom Super Acorn Unique Feature Touch-screen minigames Motion-controlled platforms Playable Nabbit (invincible)
: Levels feature dynamic elements like ropes to swing on and wires that stretch or bend under Mario's weight.
: Allows Mario to slide like a shell to attack enemies and move faster through water.
: Home console entries (Wii, Wii U, Switch) support up to four players simultaneously.
: Each level typically hides three large Star Coins, which are used to unlock secrets, new paths on the world map, or special features. Key Power-ups
: The original DS version features "Mario vs. Luigi," where two players race to collect a set number of Big Stars.
