Does Mario Have Kids? An Investigation into the Iconic Plumber‘s Family Life

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Let‘s address the pressing question clearly upfront – no, Mario does not have any confirmed biological children according to official Nintendo lore. However, that hasn‘t stopped wild fan speculation and theories over the years about potential offspring for the iconic mascot. As a veteran gaming expert, I‘m going to analyze the evidence and expertly imagine some possible scenarios around Mario‘s personal affairs. Get ready for a spirited dive deep into the mustachioed one‘s mysterious romantic backstory!

Mario‘s Complicated Relationship History

Fans who‘ve followed Mario since his 1981 arcade beginnings know that defining his love life isn‘t straightforward. Here‘s a quick chronological recap of his main squeezes:

Pauline (Early 1980s)

  • Mario‘s original damsel-in-distress girlfriend from Donkey Kong
  • Broke up at some point after the events of the game

Princess Peach (Mid 1980s-Present)

  • Mario‘s longtime flame and kidnap-victim
  • He proposed in Paper Mario but she declined (ouch!)
  • Peach prefers to keep romantic status vague

Princess Daisy (Late 1980s)

  • Another princess on Team Mario who debuted in Super Mario Land
  • Flirty friendship leads to consistent dating speculation

Rosalina (2007)

  • The cosmic watcher of the galaxies joined the crew in Super Mario Galaxy
  • Some fans ship her motherly persona with Mario

So in summary – it‘s complicated, and Nintendo isn‘t confirming or denying much. But that hasn‘t prevented theorists from running wild with ideas…

Investigating the Case for Mini Marios

Nintendo isn‘t big on defining canonical romantic plot lines in Mario games, leaving the door wide open for imagination. Fan fiction has taken full advantage by cooking up baby Mario scenarios galore. But do any officially hold up? Let‘s scrutinize some evidence:

Exhibit A: Baby Mario & Baby Luigi

  • Debuted in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi‘s Island back in 1995
  • Usually credited as younger versions of the brothers via time travel/wish-granting hijinks
  • Verdict: Canonical nature too vague – fun fantasy fodder but inconclusive

Exhibit B: Supposed Children of Luigi

  • Daughter "Laura Lillian Madrigal" appears in fan fiction
  • Other fan community children listed for Luigi and Daisy
  • Verdict: No canonical base – but intriguing possibilities!

Exhibit C: Mario & Peach‘s Supposed Kids

  • Unsubstantiated rumors of twins or other offspring
  • Purely conjecture and theories – no official confirmation
  • Verdict: Creative and cute but still unofficial

So by my expert analysis, Mario himself does NOT have any children confirmed in the Nintendo canon universe. However…that‘s not to say some don‘t exist in unofficial capacities!

Expert Gamer Speculation: Mini Marios in the Future?

Okay, so Nintendo hasn‘t pulled the trigger on Mini Marios or Baby Peaches becoming officially real. As a professional gaming commentator, I‘m going to speculate wildly on what awesome storylines and games we could see in the future leveraging this untapped territory!

Baby Mario: Lost Levels

Why not fully commit to the lore behind Baby Mario and Luigi with a new side game? Imagine a prequel adventure featuring the brothers navigating the Mushroom Kingdom and protecting Baby Peach! Not only would this scratch the itch for fans demanding more backstory – I‘d estimate $300-500 million in potential revenue too! Here are some key details:

Gameplay/Story Concept:

  • Intergalactic time rifts send Baby Mario/Luigi back to stop Baby Browser Koopa Troopa from kidnapping a toddler Princess Peach!
  • Run/Jump mechanics akin to New Super Mario 2 games
  • Baby Yoshi sidekick characters and cameos galore

Art Style:

  • Adorably animated toddler hero/villain character models
  • Bright, cheerful palette swatches befitting a playful kids game

Platforms/Release:

  • Nintendo Switch, Mobile
  • Dedicated handheld (Super Baby DS!) with Amiibo toddler figurine compatibility

Mario & Peach: Two Kingdoms

If Nintendo really wanted to cash in on legacy fans‘ sentimentality while attracting new audiences, announcing a canonical marriage/baby between Mario and Peach would generate insane buzz. They could base an entire 3D adventure platformer on it – maybe title it Two Kingdoms? My elevator pitch:

Story Premise:

  • Shortly after Mario finally ties the knot with Peach, Bowser returns to spoil the fun
  • This time he has his own baby heir Bowser Jr. who seals Peach in a moon crystal…while she‘s pregnant with twins!
  • Mario adventures through crystalline worlds to save his bride and future babies

Hook:

  • Play as Mario or a robust Peach, each with unique power ups and combat moves
  • Unlock Baby Mario and Baby Peach clones upon campaign completion
  • Quest mode from Baby character POV to save parents Mario and Peach!

I‘d greenlight that in a heartbeat! Thegunta says unit sales tipped to outpace Zelda. Any game where players finally meet Mini Marios would shatter records for Nintendo lore continuity.

While Mario officially doesn‘t have any children in the canonical universe (yet), that doesn‘t mean fans‘ appetite for such a development will subside. As a professional gamer, I had a blast speculating where Nintendo could take the icon‘s mysterious personal backstory next. Maybe we‘ll get a surprise Baby Mario spinoff reveal at E3 this year! Until then, I‘ll be patiently waiting with dreams of getting to play as adorable toddler Peach and Mario clones bouncing through the Mushroom Kingdom someday…

What do you think? Should Nintendo expand on Mario‘s potential family, or leave his love life an eternal mystery? Let me know in the comments!

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