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Galoombas (named "'Goombas'" in Super Mario World) are somewhat rare enemies which first appear in Super Mario World. Since Super Mario 3D World, they have been named Galoomba to differentiate them from actual Goombas.
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Behavior[]
Galoombas do little other than walk on the ground, similarly to Goombas themselves. They have some variants that exhibit other behaviors, such as Flying Goomba, which use their wings to jump, and Para-Goomba, which floats down from a parachute.
In Super Mario series[]
Super Mario World[]
Although they walk in straight paths to attack like regular Goombas, Galoombas do not resemble the older ones. Galoombas do not have mushroom-shaped heads but rather more spherical ones. They also lack a stem; the Galoomba's two feet are attached directly to the bottom of the head. As such, they resemble chestnuts more than mushrooms.
Galoombas cannot be defeated by 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. An attack with the cape causes them to be flipped over as well. They can automatically be defeated with a Spin Jump, or with a fireball or an attack from Yoshi, and defeating a Galoomba earns the player 200 points.
There are two variants of Galoombas in the original game. Para-Goombas are Galoombas which utilize parachutes instead of being Goombas with wings. Flying Goombas (wing-bearing Galoombas) 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 Galoombas, 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.
In Game Boy Advance remake, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, after the player beats the Special World and finds all of the exits, the Galoombas are colored yellow and wear sunglasses.
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[]
A single regular Galoomba appears at the end of the World-e level Rich with Ropes, where their winged variants, 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[]
After a long absence, Galoombas reappear alongside regular Goombas and a bigger variation named Big Galoomba. Like normal Goombas in 3D 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 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 kicked around, as running into them while immobilized also causes them to be defeated.
Super Mario Maker[]
Galoombas replace regular Goombas when one person creates or plays on 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), and 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 Flying Goomba.
Super Mario Maker 2[]
Galoombas make a reappearance, having the same role as in Super Mario Maker. A difference is that tapping and holding a Galoomba in Course Maker changes it into a Goombrat-like enemy called Goombud. Galoombas retain their exclusivity to the Super Mario World style, despite both them and Goombas appearing together in Super Mario 3D World itself.
In Mario Party series[]
Mario Party 3[]
Flying Galoombas appear as an obstacle during the minigame Ridiculous Relay. The single player must dodge both them and Bullet Bills in their hand glider, and reach the finish line before the other three players do.
Mario Party Advance[]
Two Galoombas appear at Goombob Manor, they are named Goombob and Goombetty. Red and Blue Goombas also appear in Tap-Tap Sumo.
Mario Party 10[]
Galoombas appear in a few minigames that also feature Goombas and Goombrats.
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Mario Party: Star Rush[]
Galoombas appear in the minigame Goomba Guess. The goal of the minigame is to tap the most Goombas, while Galoombas subtracts one penalty 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 the minigame Nut Cases. They are first seen during the opening cutscene of the minigame, where they're preparing the boxes. The point of the minigame is to try and get as much acorns into your basket. This is done by shaking a box that the acorns are in. How much acorns a box has is judged by how hard the Nintendo Switch controller vibrates.
In other media[]
Super Mario World television series[]
Galoombas make two appearances. 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. Galoombas also briefly appear in "The Yoshi Shuffle" in the audience during the football game.
Super Mario Adventures[]
Galoombas 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.
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 it, it is clarified that Super Mario World has no Goombas, and that Galoombas are a different species.
- In Wario Land 3, the Chestnut enemies that Wolfenboss summons look very similar to Galoombas, and are similarly knocked around when hit with the Dash Attack.
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