Mario Power Ups Guide

You cannot defeat King Bowser as small Mario. In the super mario bros game online, power-ups are essential items hidden within '?' blocks and brick blocks that give Mario special abilities. Here is what they are and what they do:

Super Mushroom

Transforms standard Mario into Super Mario! When Super Mario is hit by an enemy, instead of losing a life, he simply reverts back to small Mario.

  • Double the size
  • Allows you to break standard brick blocks with your head
  • Acts as a health buffer

Fire Flower

If Mario is already "Super Mario" and hits certain item blocks, a Fire Flower will appear instead of a Mushroom. Upgrades Super Mario to Fiery Mario.

  • Grants the ability to shoot bouncing fireballs
  • Extremely effective at clearing a path full of Goombas and Koopas
  • Does NOT work against Buzzy Beetles

Starman

A rare, bouncing star item found in specific hidden blocks. Grants Mario complete invincibility for approximately 12 seconds.

  • Kills any enemy upon touch
  • Mario glows and the fast-paced Star theme music plays
  • Still does not protect from falling into pits or lava

1-Up Mushroom

A green version of the Super Mushroom. They are usually invisibly hidden in the environment.

  • Grants an extra life (1-UP) upon collection
  • Crucial for surviving all 8 worlds without a game over