Why do I turn into super Mario instead of fire Mario when I touch a fire flower AS SMALL Mario in Super Mario Bros 1?

Why do I turn into super Mario instead of fire Mario when I touch a fire flower AS SMALL Mario in Super Mario Bros 1? - Super Mario and Yoshi Plastic Figure

When I was playing Super Mario Bros 1, I - as Super Mario - hit a block containing a fire flower. I then got hit by an enemy, changing me into small Mario, but the fire flower was still on-screen.

When I touched the fire flower as Small Mario, it just turned me into Super Mario instead of Fire Mario.

Why does this happen?






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How does Mario turn into Fire Mario?

Turns Mario into Fire Mario or Super Mario (if small in some games).

How do you become small fire in Super Mario Bros?

How to do it
  • Be Big Mario or Fire Mario and go to a Castle level (World 3 Castle recommended).
  • Try to touch the Axe and get hit by Bowser at the same time.
  • When you are in the next level you will be big. ...
  • Now collect a Fire Flower and you will be transformed into Small Fire Mario/Luigi.


  • Can Mario use fire without the fire flower?

    Even though in all Super Smash Bros. games Mario and Luigi can throw fireballs without using a Fire Flower, their fire colors are introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and return in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

    Why does Mario turn small?

    Super Mario turns into Small Mario when he is hit by an enemy or obstacle. Mario loses a life if he takes damage while in Small form.



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