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The '''Koopa Kids''' (called '''Mini Bowsers''' in Europe, and originally known as '''Baby Bowsers''' in all non-Japanese versions of the first three ''Mario Party'' games) are minions of [[Bowser]] who only appear in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series. The Koopa Kids resemble miniature versions of Bowser (and are therefore very similar in appearance to [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Baby Bowser]]). A Koopa Kid also appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 6]]''.

In the earlier games in the series, there appears to be a large number of Koopa Kids, as shown by minigames such as [[Baby Bowser Bonkers]] in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', with the Koopa Kids being capable of splitting themselves. Indeed, ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' specifically refers to the Koopa Kid who appears on [[Bowser Space]]s as "one of the Koopa Kids". However, starting in ''Mario Party 5'', there seems to be only a single Koopa Kid of the regular coloration, likely due to his new playable status (though multiple Koopa Kids do appear in [[Super Duel Mode]] in the aforementioned game). The other Koopa Kids in the game are divided into color: '''Green K. Kid''', '''Red K. Kid''', and '''Blue K. Kid''' ('''Green M. Bowser''', '''Red M. Bowser''' and '''Blue M. Bowser''' in British English). However, more than one standard Koopa Kid can appear at once in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' (where Koopa Kid is non-playable again) in [[Pyramid Park]].

The Koopa Kids have been removed from the ''Mario Party'' series starting in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', in favor of [[Bowser Jr.]], who appears in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' and onwards. This is further proven by Bowser Jr. outright replacing Koopa Kid in various minigame remakes in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' and ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''.

After playing all seven other boards and accumulating at least 100 Stars, Bowser will steal all the [[Star]]s that the player collected throughout the game and travel to Eternal Star. When the players find him, he forces them to challenge seven Baby Bowsers to get the Stars back.

In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', a Koopa Kid would often come in place of Bowser whenever someone lands on a [[Bowser Space]], and would steal 10 to 30 Coins from either the player who landed there, or from all the players. Sometimes, the Koopa Kid would then call Bowser after stealing coins, and a Bowser event would begin. In the Bowser Minigames, two Koopa Kids work as Bowser's servants; one of which is seen fanning him and the other one explains the rules to the game (which may be [[Fruits of Doom]], [[Darts of Doom]] or [[Balloon of Doom]]) and in addition, he also brings the dart board to the players and announces the scores in Darts of Doom. The same two Koopa Kids appear in [[The Final Battle! (minigame)|The Final Battle!]], attacking the player with fireballs from [[Koopa Clown Car]]-like vehicles while the player solves a puzzle. One Koopa Kid also hosts the last board: [[Bowser's Gnarly Party]] and is seen selling items and hosting board games. Unlike other board hosts, this Koopa Kid appears identical to others. In addition, Koopa Kid can be unlocked as a playable character in [[Beach Volley Folley]]. This marks the first time when Koopa Kid is a playable character.

In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Koopa Kid is a playable character, except in Story Mode and [[Card Party]]. In Story Mode, Koopa Kid splits up into Red K. Kid, Blue K. Kid and Green K. Kid, and the player has to steal all their coins on abridged versions of the regular boards to defeat them. Unlike in a normal game, all three Koopa Kids move at the same time. In Card Party, Koopa Kid shows up to cause trouble on the Bowser Card.

[[File:FunstacleCourse.png|thumb|right|Three Koopa Kids attacking the players in ''Mario Party 7''.]]

Koopa Kids do not physically appear in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', only appearing on box art of ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' that can be viewed in the game's Collection. Additionally, Koopa Kid's role in [[The Final Battle!]] is taken over by Bowser Jr.

Certain lines in the sequels suggest an attempt to clarify the relationship. In ''Mario Party 4'', a Koopa Kid refers to Bowser as "Dad" whenever he calls for him. In ''Mario Party 6'', Bowser also grounds him by taking away his Mario action figure if he fails him, implying a parental-like relationship at the very least. In ''Mario Party 7'', when a Koopa Kid would steal coins from a windmill in [[Windmillville]] during [[Bowser Time]], Bowser would proudly refer to him as "Son"; however, Koopa Kids instead refer to him as "Mr. Bowser" and appear to work for a wage, expecting to get a raise from Bowser after causing trouble on a Koopa Kid Space.

==Official profiles==

 

Start KoopaKid 6.png|''[[Mario Party 6]]''

Koopa Kid2 Miracle SpringCleaning 6.png|''Mario Party 6''

MPA Koopa Kid Icon.png|''[[Mario Party Advance]]''

Koopa Kid Dialogue Portrait MP7.png|''Mario Party 7''

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**Additionally, the [[Prima Games]] strategy guide for ''Mario Party 5'' erroneously lists Koopa Kid's debut as either ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' or ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Neither of these are correct, as ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' was the [[Koopalings]]' debut while ''Super Mario Sunshine'' was Bowser Jr.'s debut.

*Both of this character's American names have been used by other Koopas in the ''Mario'' franchise. The name used from ''Mario Party'' to ''Mario Party 3'' is "Baby Bowser", which is also the name of [[Bowser]] as an [[Baby Bowser|infant]], and from ''Mario Party 4'' to ''Mario Party 7'', he is known as "Koopa Kid", which is the name used by the Koopalings in the cartoons.