Mario Chase

A screenshot of Mario Chase from the Toads' perspective

Mario Chase is an attraction featured in the Wii U title Nintendo Land. The game is a refined version of the Wii U demo Chase Mii. The minigame's full title is "Mario Chase: The Great Getaway", though it was originally titled "Mario Chase: Hot Pursuit". During gameplay, up to four players use a Wii Remote in order to track and chase down the player using the GamePad.

Gameplay

The Miis representing the Wii Remote players are each dressed as different colored Toads; player 1, player 2, player 3, and player 4 being blue, purple, green and yellow, respectively. The player wielding the GamePad, has their Mii dressed up like Mario. When there is only one Toad, they are provided the assistance of two Yoshi Carts from another Nintendo Land attraction, Yoshi's Fruit Cart. The Yoshi Carts, computer controlled, are given the ability to stun Mario with their tongue. Each arena is divided into four different colored sections, blue red, yellow and green, themed after the Super Star, Super Mushroom, Super Leaf and Fire Flower, respectively. The Yoshi Carts can alert the Toad player by saying outloud the section of the map Mario is in if they spot him. After the first 30 seconds of the match, a Super Star appears at the center of the arena, that is only available of use to Mario. If Mario collects it, he is granted invincibility and moves faster for a short period of time, knocking over any Toads and Yoshi Carts he hits, stunning them. The music speeds up twice during the match, at sixty seconds and thirty seconds.

Controls

Player 1 (Mario)
Input	Action
	Move
Other players (Toads)
Input	Action
	Move
	Tackle

Stages

Chase Arena

Left: Map of the stage used in 2 or 3 player mode. Right: Map of the stage used in 4 or 5 player mode.

A relatively simple octagonal shaped arena with many colored blocks scattered throughout, where the placement of these blocks are mirrored on the east and west sides. As all terrain is mainly identical save for very gentle slopes, this arena makes for a good practice arena for beginners. The music played here is an arrangement of the athletic theme from Super Mario Bros. 3.

When played with 2 or 3 players, the arena goes under drastic changes compared to the other arenas. The stage is overall much smaller, it is now rounded instead of octagonal. There are much fewer blocks around the stage, which are now slightly curved and the platforms that link to the corners of the starting point can now be jumped off onto the regular part of the stage, as such they can no longer be used to trap Mario. This arena mainly gives the Toads the upper hand.

Mud River Run

Left: Map of the stage used in 2 or 3 player mode. Right: Map of the stage used in 4 or 5 player mode.

This is a unique arena in the game, being much less blocky compared to the other arenas and having an odd shape. The most significant feature of this arena is the mud that fills some of the stage, being poured out onto the arena by four Warp Pipes in the background. The mud makes both the Toads and Mario slow down drastically if they come in contact with it. Bridges connect the four sections preventing the player from slowing down, which disappear permanently if Mario runs across one. The Toads, however, can run across them an infinite number of times if Mario has not yet walked across them. This can be used to slow the Toads down if they are chasing closely behind Mario. Mario is also immune to the mud if he is using a Super Star. In 2 or 3 player mode, the basic layout of the stage is identical, the only major differences are the size and the curves on the edge of the arena are not as sharp. The background music for this arena is an arrangement of the athletic theme from Super Mario World. This arena mainly gives Mario the upper hand.

Slide Hill

Left: Map of the stage used in 2 or 3 player mode. Right: Map of the stage used in 4 or 5 player mode.

This course's main feature are the many slides found throughout, a total of fourteen (six in the 2 and 3 player version) which make the players move significantly faster while losing all control until they reach the bottom, which allows the Toads to sneak attack on Mario by surprise if done with the right timing. While the Miis usually sit down while sliding, the Toads can slide down headfirst if they tackle and land on a slide. Mario can also do this; though it is only possible if a Yoshi cart stuns him in the right location. The slides prohibit players from running back up them once they reach the bottom, as both Mario and the Toads slip and fall if they attempt to run up it while the Yoshi carts spins around stunned. The music played on this arena is an arrangement of Slider from Super Mario 64.

Stamps

Name	How to unlock
Starless Getaway	Win as Mario without collecting the Super Star.
20-Second Catch	Catch Mario in under 20 seconds.
Finish at the Start	Win as Mario while standing in the starting area as the game ends.
1 Second on the Clock	Catch Mario with only one second remaining.
10-Time Champion	Win ten times as Mario.

Related prizes

Main article: Prize

Eight prizes from Mario Chase can be gained from the Central Tower minigame, three of them being the themes of each of the stages:

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  Balancing Bloopers

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  Bullet Bill

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  Piranha Plant

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  Toy Koopa Troopa

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  Yoshi Cart

Chase Arena

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Profiles

• Instruction booklet description:
  • English (United States):
    Play as Mario™ or one of the Toads pursuing him in this twist on hide-and-seek. Mario will try to keep away as the Toads attempt to catch him; if he can stay away until time runs out, he wins!
  • English (United Kingdom):
    Step into the shoes of Mario and his friends the Toads, and get set for a heart-racing game of tig. Can Mario outrun and outwit his relentless pursuers for long enough?
  • Other languages:
    • Dutch:
      Stap in de schoenen van Mario en de Toads, en bereid je voor op een spannende variant op tikkertje. Kan Mario lang genoeg uit handen blijven van zijn achter- volgers?
    • French (Canada):
      Incarnez Mario ou l’un des Toad qui le pourchasse dans cette variante de la cachette. Mario doit essayer de se sauver alors que les Toad tentent de l’attraper. Si Mario réussit à s’échapper jusqu’à ce que le temps s’écoule, il l’emporte!
    • French (Europe):
      Incarnez Mario et ses amis les Toad qui n’ont qu’une idée en tête : le poursuivre ! Mario pourra-t-il échapper assez longtemps aux Toad ?
    • German:
      Geh mit Mario und seinen Freunden, den Toads, auf eine wilde Jagd. Kann unser Klempner seine Verfolger abschütteln und die Partie für sich entscheiden?
    • Italian:
      Mario si prepara a una frenetica gara in cui i suoi amici Toad gli daranno la caccia! Riuscirà il nostro eroe baffuto a eludere i suoi instancabili inseguitori abbastanza a lungo?
    • Portuguese (Europe):
      Prepare-se para um estimulante jogo da apanhada na pele do Mario e dos seus amigos Toads. Conseguirá o Mario eludir os seus perseguidores e per- manecer em fuga por tempo suficiente?
    • Spanish (Latin America):
      Participa en esta divertida versión del juego de las escondidas y toma el papel de Mario o de uno de los Toads que lo persiguen. Mario empezará a correr y los Toads intentarán atraparlo. ¡Si consigue evadirlos hasta que el tiempo se acabe, ganará!
    • Spanish (Europe):
      Ponte en el papel de Mario y sus amigos, los Toads, y prepárate para una frenética partida de pillapilla. ¿Podrá Mario escabullirse de sus implaca- bles perseguidores durante el tiempo suficiente?

• Electronic manual description:
  • English (United States):
    The player with the GamePad controls Mario™, and players with a Wii Remote each control a Toad™. The Toads must chase Mario and catch him before time runs out. If Mario can evade them, he wins.
    When there's only one Toad, Yoshi Carts will provide much-needed assistance.
  • English (United Kingdom):
    The player with the GamePad controls Mario, and players with a Wii Remote each control a Toad. It's up to the Toads to chase Mario and catch him before time runs out. If Mario can evade them, he wins.
    When there's only one Toad, Yoshi Carts will provide much needed assistance by ramming Mario and making him easier to catch.
  • Other languages:
    • Japanese:
      GamePadゲームパッドの人ひとはマリオを、Wiiリモコン/Wiiリモコン プラスの人ひとはキノピオを操作そうちして、追おいかけっこをし ます。タイムアップまで逃にげきるとマリオの勝かちです。 キノピオがマリオをつかまえるとキノピオの勝かちにな ります。キノピオが1人ひとりのときはヨッシーカートが現あらわ れ、マリオを攻こう撃げきして転てん倒とうさせます。
    • Dutch:
      De speler met de GamePad bestuurt Mario, en spelers met een Wii-afstandsbediening besturen elk een Toad. De Toads moeten Mario achtervolgen en vangen voor de tijd om is. Als Mario hen kan ontwijken, wint hij.
      Als er maar één Toad is, krijgt hij hulp van Yoshi- karretjes. Deze karretjes zullen proberen om tegen Mario aan te botsen zodat hij makkelijker te vangen is.
    • French (Europe):
      Le joueur muni du GamePad incarne Mario, tandis que les joueurs utilisant des télécommandes Wii incarnent des Toad. Les Toad doivent tout faire pour capturer Mario avant la fin du temps imparti. Si Mario parvient à leur échapper, il remporte la partie.
      S'il n'y a qu'un seul joueur pour incarner Toad, il sera assisté par des Méca-Yoshi qui poursuivront également Mario et préviendront Toad s'ils le repèrent.
    • German:
      Der Spieler mit dem GamePad steuert Mario, die Spieler mit einer Wii-Fernbedienung steuern jeweils einen Toad. Die Toads müssen Mario vor Ablauf der Zeit fangen. Gelingt es Mario, ihnen für die Dauer des Spiels auszuweichen und zu entkommen, gewinnt er. Sollte nur ein Toad auf dem Spielfeld sein, wird dieser von Yoshi-Wagen unterstützt, die Mario anrempeln und ihn dadurch verlangsamen.
    • Italian:
      Il giocatore con il GamePad controlla Mario, mentre quelli con il telecomando Wii controllano un Toad ciascuno. I Toad devono inseguire Mario e acciuffarlo prima che scada il tempo. Se Mario riesce a sfuggire, vince la partita.
      Se c'è un solo Toad, le macchinine di Yoshi lo aiuteranno andando addosso a Mario e rendendogli la vita più difficile.
    • Portuguese (Europe):
      O jogador com o GamePad controla o Mario e os jogadores com Comando Wii controlam um Toad cada. A missão dos Toads é perseguir o Mario e apanhá-lo antes que o tempo se esgote. Se o Mario conseguir escapar, sairá vencedor.
      Caso haja apenas um Toad em jogo, os carrinhos do Yoshi serão uma ajuda preciosa ao abalroarem o Mario, facilitando a sua captura.
    • Spanish (Latin America):
      El jugador con el GamePad controla a Mario y los jugadores con controles Wii Remote controlan cada uno a un Toad. Los Toads tienen que perseguir a Mario y atraparlo antes de que se acabe el tiempo. Si Mario logra eludirlos, ganará.
      Cuando haya un solo Toad, los carritos de Yoshi lo ayudarán empujando a Mario para que resulte más fácil atraparlo.
    • Spanish (Europe):
      El jugador con el GamePad controla a Mario y los jugadores con mandos de Wii controlan cada uno a un Toad. Los Toads tienen que perseguir a Mario y atraparlo antes de que se acabe el tiempo. Si Mario logra eludirlos, ganará.
      Cuando haya un solo Toad, los carritos de Yoshi lo ayudarán empujando a Mario para que resulte más fácil atraparlo.

• YouTube description :
  • English (United Kingdom):
    Get set for a heart-racing game of tag with Mario versus the Toads
  • Other languages:
    • French (Europe):
      Préparez-vous pour une course-poursuite délirante entre Mario
    • German:
      Wenn Mario gegen die Toads Fangen spielt, wird es aufregend!
    • Italian:
      Preparati per una corsa senza sosta con Mario in fuga dai Toad!
    • Portuguese (Europe):
      Vê Mario a jogar à apanhada com os Toads!
    • Spanish (Europe):
      Prepárate para jugar al lobo con Mario contra los Toads

Gallery

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  Pre-release logo

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  Miis dressed as Toads chasing a Mii dressed as Mario

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  Character artwork for Mario Chase

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  A Mii dressed as Mario

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  A Mii dressed as Mario running

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  A Mii dressed as a Toad

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  A Mii dressed as a Toad running

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Note(s)	Ref.
Japanese	マリオチェイス Mario Cheisu	Mario Chase		[?]
Dutch	Mario op de vlucht	Mario on the run		[?]
French	Mario en fuite	Mario on the run		[?]
German	Jagd auf Mario	Hunt for Mario		[?]
Italian	Sulle orme di Mario	On Mario's trail		[?]
Portuguese	Mario em Fuga	Mario on the Run		[?]
Russian	Поймайте Марио! Poymayte Mario!	Catch Mario!		[?]
Spanish	Mario a la fuga	Mario on the run		[?]