Each captain performs identically, but the size of the character and the chances of the items they obtain can vary. There are a total of 13 playable characters in the game, with 8 standard team captains, 4 sidekicks, and a special team made up of copies.

By performing it, the player can take a high-powered shot at the goal if they score with a Super Strike, it counts as two goals instead of one. The Super Strike is a special ability of the team's captain. A player also gets an item each time a team member not currently holding the ball is tackled. To obtain an item, the player has to shoot the ball fiercely towards the goalposts. They serve a function similar to the items in the Mario Kart series. Items (also called Power-Ups) exist as a help to the player to score a goal. Players are given a variety of commands to kick or hit each other, which is a major part of the gameplay. As such, there is no offside position and fouls are not punished. One of the most notable changes is the non-existence of a referee. Thus, there are no throw-ins, goal kicks, or corner kicks, as seen in actual soccer. The fence is placed right on the touchlines, preventing the ball and players from leaving the pitch. The soccer fields are surrounded by an electric rail which electrocutes anybody who gets kicked against it by another player or by a power-up. Because of this, the goalies are immune to all attacks by enemies or power-ups, and save most goals easily. Players can only control the goalie for a short time when he has the ball in hand. If there are less than four players, they can switch their characters on the field, and the game switches control automatically to the next player when the ball is passed. Up to four players can control a single team. Every match of the game can be played in multiplayer. With this rule, no game ends as a draw.Įach team consists of a team captain and three sidekicks of the same type, as well as a goalkeeper.

If time runs out when scores are level, a Sudden Death follows the regular game time where next goal wins. The match time can be manually set from 2 to 15 minutes, but is defined as 5 minutes by default. In comparison to actual soccer, the game features a smaller version of the soccer field, and each team has only five members, instead of the usual eleven-a-side rule. On random occasions, Bowser appears on the field. Afterwards, Mario's team celebrates their victory as fireworks are seen in the sky. Once he gets close enough, he jumps up high and unleashes his Super Strike, slamming the Kritter into the goal's net with the ball. Back to Mario and Wario's match, a Toad from Wario's team has the ball, but is hit by a Spiny Shell, allowing Mario to receive it. Bowser wreaks havoc and breathes fire during Luigi and Waluigi's match. Wario's team unleashes a Chain Chomp, which chases Mario. A Hammer Bro from Daisy's team slips from a banana peel and gets electrocuted from the electric fences, allowing a Toad from Peach's team to headbutt the ball. A Koopa Troopa from DK's team jumps and pulls off a bicycle kick. Waluigi is then paralyzed by a blue shell, allowing Luigi to kick the ball. Luigi attempts to steal the ball from Waluigi but misses. Donkey Kong receives the ball, which leads to Yoshi to steal the ball for him, only for Yoshi to be attacked by a Bob-omb. Then Mario begins the game with a kick-off.ĭuring the other matches, Peach steals the ball from Daisy, causing her to trip. Both of Mario and Wario's followers are seen on the bleachers. Wario tries to provoke Mario by shaking his rear and laughing. Mario's team and Wario's team make their entrances to the stadium.

The opening begins with a bird's eye view of Pipeline Central with very excited spectators.

Super mario 64... but different art