New Super Mario Bros. Apr 2026

The series introduced several unique power-ups alongside classics like the Fire Flower:

: Allows Mario to slide like a shell to attack enemies and move faster through water.

: The DS title includes a variety of touch-screen minigames categorized into Action, Puzzle, Table, and Variety. New Super Mario Bros.

: Shrinks Mario to a tiny size, enabling him to run on water, jump higher, and enter small passageways.

: Introduced 3D-era moves to 2D for the first time, including Triple Jumps , Wall Jumps , and Ground Pounds . : Introduced 3D-era moves to 2D for the

: Levels feature dynamic elements like ropes to swing on and wires that stretch or bend under Mario's weight.

: Each level typically hides three large Star Coins, which are used to unlock secrets, new paths on the world map, or special features. Key Power-ups Key Power-ups : Players can store a reserve

: Players can store a reserve power-up to be activated via the touch screen (DS) or buttons (console versions) during a level.