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This is the page about the polls you see up on the main page! Feel free to browse through the archived polls and all about our Poll Committee.

About

On Sunday, May 23, 2010, a proposal concerning several changes in our current main page was accepted by the community and passed. This proposal can be viewed here.

One point this proposal addressed was the creation of a Poll Committee, a selected group of users to create and select polls to feature on the main page. The members of this committee are meant to be selected by a person in charge of the committee, the Poll Committee Chairperson, who shall be elected by the community.

The polls are usually swapped every two weeks on Monday.

Thirteenth Poll Committee

Fun With Despair (talk) — Chairperson
Waluigi Time (talk)
Turboo (talk)
Vruet (talk)
Ray Trace (talk)
Raregold (talk)
Cosmic Cowboy (talk)
TPG (talk)

Archived polls

Current committee

What's your favorite thing about Super Mario? - The Poll Committee, April 1st, 2023)

What's your favorite thing about Super Mario?
On May 23, 1994, he died at his home in Decatur. 33.52% (351 votes)

He still pumps iron at the gym at the grand old age of 94. 19.2% (201 votes)

He is not on social media. 10.89% (114 votes)

He has never been married. 8.5% (89 votes)

He spends roughly 15 days per year on land. 6.97% (73 votes)

He has no children. 5.64% (59 votes)

He worked a tour with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. 5.64% (59votes)

He owns a two-bedroom condominium in Miami. 4.01% (42 votes)

He uses everything the gym supplies – any type of machinery, from spinning classes to lifting weights. 3.44% (36 votes)

Cruising costs him between $60,000 and $70,000 every year. 2.2% (23 votes)

Total Votes: 1,047

Now that Super Nintendo World Universal has opened, what are your thoughts on the Nintendo theme park? - (Raregold (talk), March 28th, 2023)

Now that Super Nintendo World Universal has opened, what are your thoughts on the Nintendo theme park?
I cannot visit at this time, but I want to. 41.68% (1152 votes)

I plan to visit eventually, and I am excited! 35.49% (981 votes)

I have no opinion. 6.73% (186 votes)

I visited and enjoyed my time at the park! 6.62% (183 votes)

I am not interested in visiting any Nintendo attractions. 4.02% (111 votes)

I plan to visit eventually, but I am skeptical. 2.97% (82 votes)

I am not interested, and would rather visit other Nintendo attractions like Super Nintendo World Japan. 2.03% (56 votes)

Total Votes: 2,764

The Mario franchise has had live-action elements before (i.e. The 1993 film, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!). Would you like to see more live-action content? - (Cosmic Cowboy (talk), March 14th, 2023)

The Mario franchise has had live-action elements before (i.e. The 1993 film, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!). Would you like to see more live-action content?
I have no desire to see more live action content. 27.18% (585 votes)

I enjoy live-action Mario content and would like to see more content of this nature. 18.49% (398 votes)

I am fine with live-action content, though it feel as if it should not have priority among Mario content. 16.91% (364 votes)

I feel as though that live-action content should be relegated to simple and minor forms, such as commercials or web original shorts. 14.45% (311 votes)

I have no opinion. 8.97% (193 votes)

Yes, though I would prefer using actors in costumes, in the same vein as Lou Albano or Bob Hoskins. 8.22% (177 votes)

Yes, although I would like to see more content with mascot suits, similar to the ones used in advertisement and web original shorts. 5.76% (124 votes)

Total Votes: 2,152

On which of these Nintendo systems have you played Mario games? - (Hooded Pitohui (talk), February 28th, 2023)

On which of these Nintendo systems have you played Mario games?
Switch 13.8% (3221 votes)

Wii 12.59% (2938 votes)

Nintendo 3DS 11.13% (2597 votes)

Nintendo DS 10.39% (2424 votes)

Wii U 9.94% (2321 votes)

Gamecube 7.69% (1795 votes)

Nintendo 64 7.6% (1775 votes)

Game Boy Advance 7.57% (1768 votes)

SNES 7.05% (1645 votes)

NES/Famicom 6.29% (1467 votes)

Game Boy/Game Boy Color 5.96% (1390 votes)

Total Votes: 23,341

The Mario & Luigi series has been dormant since AlphaDream's bankruptcy in 2019. How would you like the series to continue? - (Waluigi Time (talk), February 14th, 2023)

The Mario & Luigi series has been dormant since AlphaDream's bankruptcy in 2019. How would you like the series to continue?
I would like Nintendo or another studio to develop a new Mario & Luigi game. 77.83% (2602 votes)

I would like Nintendo to create a new RPG series to replace Mario & Luigi. 6.7% (224 votes)

I have no opinion. 6.01% (189 votes)

I would like to see remakes/remasters of the existing games, but I do not think Nintendo should make a new one. 5.23% (175 votes)

I would like to see the original games re-released on other hardware, but I do not think Nintendo should remaster them or make a new one. 3.02% (101 votes)

I do not like Mario & Luigi and don't want to see it continue in any form. 1.2% (40 votes)

Total Votes: 3,343

With Nintendo releasing the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Pass Wave 3 recently, how pleased are you with the Booster Pass so far? (Cosmic Cowboy (talk), January 30th, 2023)

With Nintendo releasing the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Pass Wave 3 recently, how pleased are you with the Booster Pass so far?
I am fine with it, although I wished the Booster Pass added different types of content, such as kart parts or characters. 47.16% (1,063 votes)

I am perfectly happy with the Booster Pass. 32.39% (730 votes)

I have no opinion. 8.34% (188 votes)

I am not happy with the Booster Pass, and I wish that Nintendo focus on developing an entirely new Mario Kart game. 4.97% (112 votes)

I am fine with it, although I wish the course selection for the waves was different. 4.48% (101 votes)

I am not happy with the Booster Pass, and I wish that Nintendo had done DLC differently for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. 2.66% (60 votes)

Total Votes: 2,254

Now that we are over a year in, what is your opinion of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack? - (Fun With Despair (talk), January 16th, 2023)

Now that we are over a year in, what is your opinion of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack?
I pay for the Expansion Pack and enjoy its DLC benefits and retro games, but feel as though it needs more content in either category to justify the cost. 22.18% (389 votes)

I do not pay for the Expansion Pack and do not plan on doing so, as I don't feel as though it provides enough retro games or DLC benefits to justify the cost, and in my opinion it likely never will. 22.12% (388 votes)

I do not pay for the Expansion Pack, as I don't feel as though it provides enough retro games or DLC benefits to justify the cost, but would if it introduced content that I was interested in. 18.3% (321 votes)

I pay for the Expansion Pack and enjoy it, as I feel like it provides enough retro games and DLC benefits to justify the cost. 12.37% (217 votes)

I do not have a Nintendo Switch. 7.3% (128 votes)

I do not pay for the Expansion Pack as I do not play my Nintendo Switch online or have any interest in online features or downloadable content. 6.78% (119 votes)

I do not pay for the Expansion Pack as I do not support paid online features in any form. 6.39% (112 votes)

I pay for the Expansion Pack because I already pay for Nintendo Switch Online and may as well pay extra for additional content. 4.56% (80 votes)

Total Votes: 1,754

Mario platformers typically feature power-ups that grant different abilities, often introducing new ones. How many new power-ups do you like to see in a game? - (Waluigi Time (talk) & Fun With Despair (talk), January 2nd, 2023)

Mario platformers typically feature power-ups that grant different abilities, often introducing new ones. How many new power-ups do you like to see in a game?
I prefer when a game has several new power-ups with some returning power-ups as well. 58.2% (1125 votes)

I prefer when a game has one new power-up with a lot of development put into it, with the rest of the power-ups being returning. 18.37% (355 votes)

I prefer when a game's power-ups are all or mostly brand new to the franchise. 9.78% (189 votes)

I prefer when a game has new power-ups, but I am okay with returning power-ups provided they work differently from before or are introduced to a new format (i.e. 2D power-ups in 3D Mario). 7.14% (138 votes)

I have no opinion. 4.5% (87 votes)

I prefer to see only returning power-ups in games. 1.24% (24 votes)

I don't like power-ups and would prefer to see a game that doesn't have them at all. 0.78% (15 votes)

Total Votes: 1,933

Mario Kart Tour has recently updated, removing the pipe "gacha" system and replacing it with a rotating shop. How do you feel about this change? - (Turboo (talk), December 19th, 2022)

Mario Kart Tour has recently updated, removing the pipe "gacha" system and replacing it with a rotating shop. How do you feel about this change?
I support the change wholeheartedly, as I can buy whatever item I want guaranteed. 38.32% (791 votes)

I support the change, but think some aspects (pricing, selection, etc.) were handled poorly. 28.29% (584 votes)

I have no opinion. 22.48% (464 votes)

I dislike the change, due to the much higher item prices and lack of free currency. 5.91% (122 votes)

I dislike the change, as I enjoyed the pipe system and seeing what I would get. 4.99% (103 votes)

Total Votes: 2,064

It has been over 20 years since the last cartoon show based on the Mario franchise. Would you like to see a new cartoon show? - (Cosmic Cowboy (talk), December 5th, 2022)

It has been over 20 years since the last cartoon show based on the Mario franchise. Would you like to see a new cartoon show?
Yes, I would like to see an entirely new Mario cartoon. 59.08% (1669 votes)

Yes, but I would rather it be a continuation of the Super Mario Bros. movie. 10.16% (287 votes)

Yes, but I would rather it be a reboot or continuation of one of the DiC cartoons. 8.04% (227 votes)

I have no opinion. 6.8% (192 votes)

No, I do not think Mario should have another cartoon. 5.95% (168 votes)

Yes, but I would prefer it to be based on a spin-off (Donkey Kong, WarioWare, etc) 5.35% (151 votes)

I would not mind a new cartoon, although I would prefer a different type of media. 4.64% (131 votes)

Total Votes: 2,825

What kinds of Mario merchandise have you owned? - (Vruet (talk), November 21st, 2022)

What kinds of Mario merchandise have you owned?
Amiibo 17.00% (1,524 votes)

Plushies 16.86% (1,511 votes)

Action Figures 12.17% (1,091 votes)

Apparel 10.93% (980 votes)

Board/Card Games 10.68% (957 votes)

LEGO Super Mario 9.92% (889 votes)

Mario Kart Hot Wheels 5.83% (523 votes)

Other/Not Listed 5.28% (473 votes)

Food 5.24% (470 votes)

Mario Kart RC Cars 4.17% (374 votes)

I have not owned any Mario merchandise 1.92% (172 votes)

Total Votes: 8,964

Mario games have had varying levels of amiibo functionality. Which method of implementing amiibo do you like the most? - (Waluigi Time (talk), November 7th, 2022)

Mario games have had varying levels of amiibo functionality. Which method of implementing amiibo do you like the most?
I prefer when amiibo are used to unlock exclusive items in the game (such as costumes) that can't be obtained otherwise, but aren't very important to gameplay. 34.28% (629 votes)

I prefer when amiibo are used to unlock certain items early or make the game easier (such as getting a power-up) as long as they can also be obtained without amiibo. 26.27% (482 votes)

I have no opinion. 9.81% (180 votes)

I do not like amiibo being used in Mario games at all. 9.1% (167 votes)

I prefer when amiibo are the core of a side mode (i.e. Mario Party 10's amiibo Party mode). 8.83% (162 votes)

I prefer when certain features in the game are tied exclusively to amiibo (i.e. Super Mario Maker's Big Mushroom). 6.59% (121 votes)

I prefer when the entire game is built around amiibo (i.e. Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge). 5.12% (94 votes)

Total Votes: 1,835

What was your reaction to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) teaser trailer? - (Raregold (talk), October 24th, 2022)

What was your reaction to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) teaser trailer?
I was excited about the movie before the trailer and this movie increased my excitement. 35.49% (1154 votes)

I was skeptical of the movie before the trailer, but I am now excited about it. 20.97% (682 votes)

I am excited about the movie, but I have reservations about the voice acting and casting. 16.79% (546 votes)

I am excited about the movie and the quality of the voice acting and casting surprised me. 11.32% (368 votes)

The trailer has not changed my thoughts about the movie. 6.18% (201 votes)

I was excited about the movie, but the voice acting and casting disappointed me. 4.18% (136 votes)

I have not seen the trailer. 3.94% (128 votes)

I was excited about the movie before the trailer, but now I am skeptical of it. 1.14% (37 votes)

Total Votes: 3,252

Do you enjoy when platformers such as Super Mario 3D World feature playable characters with unique abilities? - (Waluigi Time (talk), October 10th, 2022)

Do you enjoy when platformers such as Super Mario 3D World feature playable characters with unique abilities?
I enjoy it, but would prefer if there was more focus on characters having unique abilities and mechanics 32.11% (637 votes)

I enjoy it, as long as there are no characters whose abilities are much better or much worse than the other characters. 19.35% (384 votes)

I enjoy it, as long as any player can choose any character that they want, even in multiplayer. 14.57% (289 votes)

I enjoy it, as long as all of the characters have a relatively similar playstyle otherwise. 13.56% (269 votes)

I enjoy it, as long as players aren't forced to play as characters that make the game much easier (i.e. Nabbit in New Super Luigi U). 9.98% (198 votes)

I have no opinion. 4.99% (99 votes)

I care more about which characters are included than their abilities. 4.59% (91 votes)

I do not like it and would prefer all playable characters to have the exact same abilities. 0.55% (11 votes)

I do not like it and would prefer games to only have one playable character, with recolors of them for multiplayer modes. 0.30% (6 votes)

Total Votes: 1,984

With both Microsoft and Sony porting formerly console-exclusive titles to PC, how do you think Nintendo should handle other platforms going forward? - (Vruet (talk), September 26th, 2022)

With both Microsoft and Sony porting formerly console-exclusive titles to PC, how do you think Nintendo should handle other platforms going forward?
They should port their games on as many platforms as possible. 30.27% (753 votes)

Nintendo games should remain exclusive to Nintendo platforms. 21.34% (531 votes)

No ports, but creating games specific to other platforms (Super Mario Run, Mario Kart Tour, etc.) is fine. 14.59% (363 votes)

I have no opinion on this matter. 13.83% (344 votes)

No first-party ports, but I would be okay if third-party developed games (Mario + Rabbids, etc.) came to other platforms. 12.46% (310 votes)

They should port their games to other platforms but with a period of timed exclusivity. 7.52% (187 votes)

Total Votes: 2,488

Mario Kart has 11 entries in the series. Which ones have you played? - (Ray Trace (talk), September 12th, 2022)

Mario Kart has 11 entries in the series. Which ones have you played?
Mario Kart 8/Deluxe 14.97% (3,189 votes)

Mario Kart Wii 12.83%% (2,733 votes)

Mario Kart DS 10.77% (2,295 votes)

Mario Kart 7 10.47% (2,231 votes)

Super Mario Kart 10.34% (2,202 votes)

Mario Kart 64 9.52% (2,027 votes)

Mario Kart Tour 8.75% (1,863 votes)

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 8.24% (1,756 votes)

Mario Kart: Super Circuit 6.14% (1,308 votes)

Mario Kart Arcade GP Series 5.58% (1,188 votes)

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit 2.02% (430 votes)

I have not played a Mario Kart title. 0.37% (78 votes)

Total Votes: 21,300

Out of the video games you've played recently, how many of them were Mario games? - (TPG (talk), August 29th, 2022)

Out of the video games you've played recently, how many of them were Mario games?
I play a good mix of Mario games and non-Mario games. 47.03% (1,158 votes)

I usually play non-Mario games, but sometimes play Mario games. 18.36% (452 votes)

I mostly play Mario games, but sometimes I try games from other series. 16.53% (407 votes)

Almost every video game I play is a Mario game. 8.77% (216 votes)

I only play Mario games. 4.91% (121 votes)

I almost never play Mario games. 2.56% (63 votes)

I don't play video games enough to know. 0.93% (23 votes)

I never play Mario games. 0.89% (22 votes)

Total Votes: 2,462

Recent Mario sports games have been criticized for fast releases with small amounts of content coupled with promised free updates. How do you feel about this? - (Turboo (talk), August 14th, 2022)

Recent Mario sports games have been criticized for fast releases with small amounts of content coupled with promised free updates. How do you feel about this?
I don't like it, and I would prefer the games get delayed so that they launch with more content. 45.95% (913 votes)

I don't like it, but I'm ultimately fine with it provided the updates add things I want. 18.62% (370 votes)

I have no opinion. 13.84% (275 votes)

I like it, since I enjoy being surprised by what each update adds. 10.57% (210 votes)

I like it, because regular updates keep the game relevant and people play for longer. 7.95% (158 votes)

I like it, as it allows for speedier releases that let me play the game sooner. 3.07% (61 votes)

Total Votes: 1,987

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 ==Archived polls==
 ===Current committee===
-====The Mario franchise has had live-action elements before (i.e. The 1993 film, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!). Would you like to see more live-action content? - ({{User|Cosmic Cowboy}}, March 14th, 2023)====
-{{Archived Poll
-|pollname=The Mario franchise has had live-action elements before (i.e. The 1993 film, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!). Would you like to see more live-action content?
-|choice1=I have no desire to see more live action content. 27.18% (585 votes)
-|result1=27.18
-|choice2=I enjoy live-action Mario content and would like to see more content of this nature. 18.49% (398 votes)
-|result2=18.49
-|choice3=I am fine with live-action content, though it feel as if it should not have priority among Mario content. 16.91% (364 votes)
-|result3=16.91
-|choice4=I feel as though that live-action content should be relegated to simple and minor forms, such as commercials or web original shorts. 14.45% (311 votes)
-|result4=14.45
-|choice5=I have no opinion. 8.97% (193 votes)
-|result5=8.97
-|choice6=Yes, though I would prefer using actors in costumes, in the same vein as Lou Albano or Bob Hoskins. 8.22% (177 votes)
-|result6=8.22
-|choice7=Yes, although I would like to see more content with mascot suits, similar to the ones used in advertisement and web original shorts. 5.76% (124 votes)
-|result7=5.76
-|totalvote=2,152
-}}
 ====What's your favorite thing about Super Mario? - The Poll Committee, April 1st, 2023)====
 {{Archived Poll
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+}}
+====The Mario franchise has had live-action elements before (i.e. The 1993 film, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!). Would you like to see more live-action content? - ({{User|Cosmic Cowboy}}, March 14th, 2023)====
+{{Archived Poll
+|pollname=The Mario franchise has had live-action elements before (i.e. The 1993 film, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!). Would you like to see more live-action content?
+|choice1=I have no desire to see more live action content. 27.18% (585 votes)
+|result1=27.18
+|choice2=I enjoy live-action Mario content and would like to see more content of this nature. 18.49% (398 votes)
+|result2=18.49
+|choice3=I am fine with live-action content, though it feel as if it should not have priority among Mario content. 16.91% (364 votes)
+|result3=16.91
+|choice4=I feel as though that live-action content should be relegated to simple and minor forms, such as commercials or web original shorts. 14.45% (311 votes)
+|result4=14.45
+|choice5=I have no opinion. 8.97% (193 votes)
+|result5=8.97
+|choice6=Yes, though I would prefer using actors in costumes, in the same vein as Lou Albano or Bob Hoskins. 8.22% (177 votes)
+|result6=8.22
+|choice7=Yes, although I would like to see more content with mascot suits, similar to the ones used in advertisement and web original shorts. 5.76% (124 votes)
+|result7=5.76
+|totalvote=2,152
 }}
 ====On which of these Nintendo systems have you played Mario games? - ({{User|Hooded Pitohui}}, February 28th, 2023)====