Goomba Village (location)

Goomba Village is a small village in Paper Mario. In the prologue of the game, Mario is beaten by Bowser and falls to Goomba Village. He is then saved by the local Goomba family. Goombario joins Mario's party here. Goomba Village is populated by a single family of Goombas and a Toad who runs the Toad House. It is the first town and location the player visits in Paper Mario after Bowser takes Princess Peach's Castle, and with only two houses and seven inhabitants, it is also the smallest. Goomba Village is the only place in the game where Mario can find Goomnuts.

The back area of Goomba Village is occupied by Jr. Troopa, who is beaten by Mario here for the first time. This is where Mario gets the Hammer and learn basic skills. To the east of Goomba Village is Goomba Road. There is a pipe that can be unlocked from the Toad Town Tunnels. The in-game map description reads, "Beaten by Bowser, Mario fell into the forest near here. Goombario's family lives here, and there's a Toad House, too."

The clearing
This area is an opening to the southwest of Goomba Village. It is where Mario falls to after being beaten by Bowser in the prologue of the game. After he is defeated, he lies here unconsciously and the Star Spirits appears. They observe Mario, and Eldstar suggests that they revive him, which they do. After that, Goombaria comes here and finds Mario. The Goomba family takes him to the Toad House.

Mario can later come back here and get a Star Piece under a panel at the center of the clearing.

Enemies found

 * For enemy formations in Goomba Village, see here.

Area Tattles

 * ''According to Goombaria, this is where you landed. Something about this clearing feels weird. I can't really say exactly what, though...
 * ''I think this is Jr. Troopa's secret base. That crazy kid! Whenever I try to explore in there, he freaks out. He needs to chill.
 * ''These are the woods behind my house. Until a little while ago, Goombaria and I use to play hide-and-seek here... but there have been a lot of evil Goombas and Paragoombas spotted in the area, so Mom doesn't let us play anymore.
 * ''These are the woods behind my house. Careful! There are many bad Goombas around here. Sorry... I'm sure that you can probably take care of yourself, huh?
 * ''This is Goomba Village. My family lives here. There's also a Toad House, which, as you probably know, is a good place to take a rest. That big tree near my house is a great place to get Goomnuts.