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

: The original DS version features "Mario vs. Luigi," where two players race to collect a set number of Big Stars.

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

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

The series introduced several unique power-ups alongside classics like the Fire Flower: : The DS title includes a variety of

: Grows Mario to a screen-filling size, allowing him to destroy blocks, enemies, and pipes in his path.

: Offers specialized trials like Time Attack, Coin Collection, and "1-Up Rally". Series Evolution New Super Mario Bros. (DS) New Super Mario Bros. Wii New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch) Max Players 2 (Competitive only) Playable Characters Mario, Luigi Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, Yellow Toad Mario, Luigi, Toad, Toadette, Nabbit Key Power-up Mega Mushroom Propeller Mushroom Super Acorn Unique Feature Touch-screen minigames Motion-controlled platforms Playable Nabbit (invincible) : Shrinks Mario to a tiny size, enabling

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