

There are also characters that would have otherwise remained in a few games, such as Daisy, Birdo, and Rosalina, characters created for the spinoffs, like Toadette and Waluigi, as well as miscellaneous enemies and one-timers that are frequently represented in the spinoffs. Characters like Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Wario are the most notable examples, with the latter two becoming permanent additions to the main Mario crew from the Nintendo 64 era.

The series’ take on other genres, such as the sports games, Mario Party, and especially Mario Kart, are especially known for providing players with an opportunity to play as characters that would otherwise never have such a role.

The Super Mario series is known for its numerous spinoffs and subseries.
