Fake Bowser

False Bowsers are enemies that are disguised as Bowser in the game, Super Mario Bros. Mario or Luigi has to fight seven of them (One of them in each castle). If Mario or Luigi shoots fireballs at them, then it will reveal that they are enemies in disguises. The real Bowser is found in World 8 in Super Mario Bros. Additionally, the idea of King Boo using a Bowser decoy in Luigi's Mansion during the final battle may be loosely (or distinctly) based on the False Bowsers. In Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels, they make an appearance as well.

False Bowsers also appear in Super Mario 3D Land. Once Mario hits the button at the end of the bridge, False Bowser gets dunked into the lava and shows that it was a Goomba with a Tanooki tail disguised as Bowser.

Disguises

 * World 1: Goomba
 * World 2: Koopa
 * World 3: Buzzy Beetle
 * World 4: SpinyFalse Bowser SM3DL-2.png
 * World 5: Lakitu
 * World 6: Blooper
 * World 7: Hammer Bro.