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===Sports===
===Sports===
[[File:MSM 1-1 Hockey.png|thumb|right|[[Mario]] playing hockey in the sports game, ''Mario Sports Mix''.]]
[[File:MSM 1-1 Hockey.png|thumb|right|[[Mario]] playing hockey in the sports game, ''Mario Sports Mix''.]]
Sports games, like the name implies, are games based on sports. Unlike most conventional sports games, ''Mario'' sports games feature items and obstacles. Racing and fighting games are sub-genres of sports games. The genre started with ''[[Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. This genre of ''Mario'' games did not become well known until the release of the [[Nintendo 64]] with games like ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)]]''. Currently, ''Mario'' sports games include [[Mario Golf (series)|golf]], [[Mario Kart (series)|racing]], [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]], [[Mario Strikers (series)|soccer]], [[Mario Hoops 3-on-3|basketball]], [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|fighting]], [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]], and [[Mario & Sonic (series)|Olympic events]]. In addition, separately from those series are the games ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', which feature four and five sports respectively.
Sports games, like the name implies, are games based on sports. Unlike most conventional sports games, ''Mario'' sports games feature items and obstacles. Racing and fighting games are sub-genres of sports games. The genre started with ''[[Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. This genre of ''Mario'' games did not become well known until the release of the [[Nintendo 64]] with games like ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the Nintendo 64. Currently, ''Mario'' sports games include [[Mario Golf (series)|golf]], [[Mario Kart (series)|racing]], [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]], [[Mario Strikers (series)|soccer]], [[Mario Hoops 3-on-3|basketball]], [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|fighting]], [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]], and [[Mario & Sonic (series)|Olympic events]]. In addition, separately from those series are the games ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', which feature four and five sports respectively.


For the list of sports games, see [[:Category:Sports Games]].
For the list of sports games, see [[:Category:Sports Games]].
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===Puzzle===
===Puzzle===
[[File:P&DSMBE Screenshot 3.jpeg|thumb|left|A screenshot from the puzzle game ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''.]]
[[File:P&DSMBE Screenshot 3.jpeg|thumb|left|A screenshot from the puzzle game ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''.]]
Puzzle games test the player's reflexes and knowledge. The objective in most ''Mario'' puzzle games is to clear the screen of various objects similar to ''[[Tetris]]''. However, a few ''Mario'' puzzle games incorporate different types of gameplay such as ''[[Mario's Picross]]'' and [[Yakuman DS|mahjong]]. Games belonging to this genre include the ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' series, ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', and ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. Other than the latter, unlike most ''Mario games'', puzzle games do not have items. However, they generally have a large cast of characters.
Puzzle games test the player's reflexes and knowledge. The objective in most ''Mario'' puzzle games is to clear the screen of various objects similar to ''[[Tetris]]''. However, a few ''Mario'' puzzle games incorporate different types of gameplay such as ''[[Mario's Picross]]'' and [[Yakuman DS|mahjong]]. Games belonging to this genre include the ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' series, ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', and ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. Other than the latter, unlike most ''Mario'' games, puzzle games do not have items. However, they generally have a large cast of characters.


For the list of puzzle games, see [[:Category:Puzzle Games]].
For the list of puzzle games, see [[:Category:Puzzle Games]].
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Fighting games pit characters against each other in combat. The objective of most fighting games is to knock out the other characters. Fighting games are a sub-genre of sports games. This genre has exclusively been a part of the crossover [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]].
Fighting games pit characters against each other in combat. The objective of most fighting games is to knock out the other characters. Fighting games are a sub-genre of sports games. This genre has exclusively been a part of the crossover [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]].


Mario's first appearance in a fighting game was as a referee in ''[[wikipedia:Punch-Out!!|Punch-Out!! (arcade game)]]'' (the [[wikipedia:Punch-Out!! (Wii)|latest installation]] in that series features [[Donkey Kong]] as an opponent). Mario's first playable role in a fighting game was in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', along with [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and Donkey Kong. Fighting games in the ''Mario'' series have significant differences from arcade fighting games. [[Bowser]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Dr. Mario]] later appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and [[Wario]] and [[Diddy Kong]] appeared alongside all of them (except Dr. Mario) in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and [[Rosalina]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] made an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. Instead of depleting the enemy's health, the player must knock the enemy off the screen. Items and obstacles are also available whereas most fighting games do not have them.
Mario's first appearance in a fighting game was as a referee in ''{{wp|Punch-Out!! (arcade game)|Punch-Out!!}}'' (the [[Punch-Out!! (Wii)|latest installation]] in that series features [[Donkey Kong]] as an opponent). Mario's first playable role in a fighting game was in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', along with [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and Donkey Kong. Fighting games in the ''Mario'' franchise have significant differences from arcade fighting games. [[Bowser]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Dr. Mario]] later appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and [[Wario]] and [[Diddy Kong]] appeared alongside all of them (except Dr. Mario) in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and [[Rosalina]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] made an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. Instead of depleting the enemy's health, the player must knock the enemy off the screen. Items and obstacles are also available whereas most fighting games do not have them.
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[[File:mariotype.jpg|left|thumb|The alternate game mode of ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]''. In this instance, it is teaching the player how to type and spell.]]
[[File:mariotype.jpg|left|thumb|The alternate game mode of ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]''. In this instance, it is teaching the player how to type and spell.]]
[[File:Pink Kong Jr Math.png|right|thumb|Gameplay of ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]'', a game that teaches mathematics.]]
[[File:Pink Kong Jr Math.png|right|thumb|Gameplay of ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]'', a game that teaches mathematics.]]
Edutainment games are meant to both educate and entertain the player. Compared to the other genres in the ''Mario'' series, the number of edutainment games is relatively small. The purpose of edutainment games is to solve mysteries or simply learn how to do something, like typing or math. Games belonging to this genre are usually developed by a third party company. Due to this, characters may have different personalities. For example, Mario has full dialogue in ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'', despite the fact that he rarely speaks in other games.
Edutainment games are meant to both educate and entertain the player. Compared to the other genres in the ''Mario'' franchise, the number of edutainment games is relatively small. The purpose of edutainment games is to solve mysteries or simply learn how to do something, like typing or math. Games belonging to this genre are usually developed by a third party company. Due to this, characters may have different personalities. For example, Mario has full dialogue in ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'', despite the fact that he rarely speaks in other games.


For the list of edutainment games, see [[:Category:Edutainment Games]].
For the list of edutainment games, see [[:Category:Edutainment Games]].
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[[File:Yoshi's Safariscreenshot.png|thumb|right|Mario riding [[Yoshi]] in a first-person view in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'' -- the only ''Mario''-related rail shooter to date.]]
[[File:Yoshi's Safariscreenshot.png|thumb|right|Mario riding [[Yoshi]] in a first-person view in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'' -- the only ''Mario''-related rail shooter to date.]]
Rail shooter games are games where the game follows a specific route and that the player must shoot all the enemies on the screen. The only ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' rail shooter game to date is ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. To play it in single player, the player must use the [[Super Scope]].
Rail shooter games are games where the game follows a specific route and that the player must shoot all the enemies on the screen. The only ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' rail shooter game to date is ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. To play it in single player, the player must use the [[Super Scope]].
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