Goombas first appeared in the first Super Mario Bros. game, and they were a late addition to the roster. Playtersters had complained that there were no easy enemies, and so goombas were created to add an easier challenge for players. It ended up being a great addition, as these little mushroom guys have become one of the most iconic enemies of the Mario series! This collection focuses on these wicked yet adorable goombas, but you will also see appearances from Mario himself as well as various iconic elements from the games. There is more to the goomba than meets the eye, and you will learn some fun facts about them as you work through the collection.
25 Free Goomba Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Goombas Stacked Coloring PDF
Goombas may be small, but when they stack up they can look a bit more intimidating! It’s quite common to see them doing this in the Mario Odyssey game. In the original Super Mario Bros. game, the goombas were the last enemies added to the game after playtesters complained about the game’s difficulty. There wasn’t much space left on the cartridge, so the goombas had to be kept simple.
2. Goomba Chasing Mario
3. Simple Goomba On A Platform
4. Mario Stomps A Goomba
Goombas are meant to be basic enemies, but they can still take your health if you encounter one from the side. The only way to get rid of a goomba, as with most enemies in Mario, is to jump on their heads! Like many aspects of the games, goombas are based on mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms, to be specific.
5. Retro Goomba In A Screenshot
6. Goomba Hiding Behind A Bush
Goombas are not powerful, but they can still be dangerous if they gang up on you or sneak up on an unsuspecting player. This goomba is concealed in a bush, ready to strike! Despite being such a simple and late addition to the original game, goombas have since become a fan favorite and one of the most recognizable elements of the series.
7. Goomba In A Snowy Mario Level
Things are getting colder in this next scene. It looks like a screenshot from a snowy level of an older Mario game. Goombas have appeared in pretty much every Mario game and most forms of media including The Mario Movie. One exception was in Mario Sunshine, where they were replaced with a similar enemy called a Strollin’ Stu.
8. Goomba In An Underground Level
9. Goomba In Front Of A Warp Pipe
10. Goomba Next To A Mushroom
11. Goomba Next To Floating Coins
Coins are a common sight in the Mario games, and players sometimes need to brave some obstacles to grab them. In this case, a lone goomba is guarding these coins. Luckily, it would be a minor obstacle for most players! In the first 2D side scrolling games, the goombas animation was composed of two slightly different static images to give the illusion of them moving.
12. Goomba Next To A Lava Pit
13. Giant Goomba On A Bridge
14. Goomba Standing In Front Of A Flagpole
15. Goombas On Moving Platforms Coloring Sheet
Things can get pretty tough in the Mario games, especially when moving platforms are involved! This page also looks like it came right out of one of the older Mario games. These older games often had pretty limited color palettes, as this helped to save on memory. You could look up some screenshots from older games to replicate the colors you would see in those games.
16. Goomba Standing Under A Question
17. Goomba Stomping Through A Level
18. Goomba Under Brick Block
19. Goomba Walking Near A Piranha Plant
20. Goomba On The Grass
21. Goomba With An Angry Face
Goombas are unfortunate, as even when they’re really angry they still look kind of cute and not very intimidating. Even this furious goomba isn’t particularly scary!
22. Group Of Goombas Walking Together
23. Paragoomba Flapping Wings
24. Pair Of Paragoombas Flying
25. Swooping Paragoomba Coloring Page
This paragoomba is swooping in for the attack, and you could draw the character he will be attacking! Have you ever wondered where the name goomba came from? Some feel it’s from the Hungarian word for mushroom, but the most common explanation is that it comes from an American slang word for an Italian man.
After You Color Your Goomba Pages
Draw goombas with different hats they wore in games like Mario Oddysey. Some ideas could include construction or samurai hats. Add in characters such as Luigi or Princess Peach to interact with the goombas. Create a Nintendo crossover by drawing characters like Link or Princess Zelda fighting against the goombas.
Goombas may not be the most terrifying enemies in video game history, but they are one of the most iconic! Hopefully, you enjoyed bringing the spotlight to these small but mighty mushrooms. Mario games are all about imagination, so now I encourage you to try out all of your creative ideas, no matter how ‘out there’ they may be. Once you have finished coloring these goombas, feel free to share your pages on socia media for other Mario fans to see and appreciate!
