: The DS title includes a variety of touch-screen minigames categorized into Action, Puzzle, Table, and Variety.
: Allows Mario to slide like a shell to attack enemies and move faster through water. New Super Mario Bros.
: Transforms the player into a Flying Squirrel , enabling gliding and the ability to cling to walls. Multiplayer & Extra Modes : 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. Multiplayer & Extra Modes : Grows Mario to
: Players can store a reserve power-up to be activated via the touch screen (DS) or buttons (console versions) during a level.
: The original DS version features "Mario vs. Luigi," where two players race to collect a set number of Big Stars.
The series introduced several unique power-ups alongside classics like the Fire Flower: