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|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], Wave 3) (2022)

'''Whomps''' are a species of enemies from the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] that debuted in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They are large enemies that resemble rectangular stone slabs with snaggletoothed faces, simple hands and arms, and legless feet. They are the minions of [[Bowser]] and the [[Whomp King]]. They attempt to crush [[Mario]] by falling over and trying to land on top of him when he gets near. They can be defeated by Mario causing them to fall over and subsequently [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ing on their sole weak spot, their back, which is marked by a cracked area with either a bandage or a [[ground-pound switch]] symbol, depending on the game. Whomps are affiliated with [[Thwomp]]s, another crushing stone enemy. In their initial appearance, the two enemy types share the same voice clip. In later games, Whomps are given a unique voice.

They are inspired by the Japanese mythological creature known as the {{wp|Nurikabe (folklore)|nurikabe}}.<ref>[http://didyouknowgaming.com/post/87525321000/mario-httpenwikipediaorgwikinurikabe Did You Know Gaming?]</ref> The nurikabe is a sentient wall that blocks the way of travelers, which Whomps do as well in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], on boards such as [[DK's Jungle Adventure]], and [[King Boo's Haunted Hideaway]].

Whomps, also named '''Whomp Lieutenants''',<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #45, pages 26 and 30.</ref> '''Slab Beasts'''<ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 54 (March 1997), page 23.</ref> or '''Small Whomps''',<ref>(June 10, 1998). [https://web.archive.org/web/19980610064243/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/2-1.html Course 2 - Star 1: Chip off Whomp's Block]. ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved March 15, 2022.</ref> first appear in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' as rare enemies, with two appearing in [[Whomp's Fortress]] alongside their leader, the [[Whomp King]], and one appearing midway through [[Bowser in the Sky]]. A [[glitch]] allows Mario to pass through one and get on its back if he [[jump]]s while one is falling. When a Whomp is defeated, Mario is rewarded with five [[coin]]s. Before Whomps are defeated, jumping on their backs repeatedly gives him five more coins, for a total of ten.

In the remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the Whomps' appearance is slightly altered, with their rocky texture being a bit smoother, their bodies being rougher and rounder along the edges, and their hands being gray and rectangular instead of purple and spherical. Additionally, it is no longer possible to jump through them as they fall. Finally, besides a Ground Pound, it is now possible to defeat them with a [[Super Mushroom]].

Despite not appearing in the first game, Whomps appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', with many of their physical features changed. The Whomps' body features are more rectangular, their textures much more smooth, and their eyes no longer unfocused. Their characteristic bandages are no longer present; instead, Whomps now bear the [[Ground Pound]] symbol on their back. Additionally, they can instantly kill Mario upon crushing him in this game, unlike in their past appearances. The area in which to Ground Pound them is now limited to the small Ground Pound symbol on their back, instead of the whole back. Mario can also [[Wall Jump]] on them, which can be used to get certain high-floating objects, such as a [[Comet Medal]] and a [[Green Star]]. Upon spotting Mario, they will immediately stop patrolling their route and pursue him at a faster pace before stopping, shaking in place, and slamming down on him similar to ''Super Mario 64''. While shaking, the area of the ground the Whomp will slam down on will be marked with a red glow, showing Mario the area of danger to avoid. Whomps also use their grunting voice line from newer titles when slamming down.

In ''[[Mario Party]]'', 3 Whomps appear in [[DK's Jungle Adventure]]. They are guarding the junctions, and players who wish to take the path that a Whomp is blocking must first pay it 10 [[Coin]]s. Players that choose to take the path that the Whomp is not guarding causes the Whomp to start blocking that pathway instead.

In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', Whomps appear in [[Horror Land]] and [[Space Land]]. In Horror Land, they keep their role from ''Mario Party'', but overnight they are paralyzed by magic and can't move; this forces players to take the open path. In Space Land, they pursue players instead of Thwomps if [[Snifit Patrol]] is out. Whomps also are in the minigame [[Day at the Races]]. A Whomp with no legs and arms also appears in [[Mystery Land]]. When the last five turns of a board begin, a Whomp can appear as one of the predictors of the Super Star. It will always choose Mario, even if he is not a contestant.

Whomps appear in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', in the Duel Mode, as [[Donkey Kong]]'s initial partner. They have four health, but no attack power. Their salary is 3 coins per turn. If the player receives a second Whomp as a partner while one is still active, the Millennium Star decreases their salaries by one instead of raising their attack.

In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', Whomps use their design from ''Super Mario 64 DS''. They appear in a few [[minigame]]s such as [[Sphere Factor]] and [[Spin Off]]; in the former they are obstructions, and in the latter they are one of the possible pictures to be formed.

Whomps re-appear in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', but their roles are quite minor. They appear in Hole 16 and 17 of [[Bowser Badlands]] squishing the player's golf ball, giving the player a penalty stroke. This is the same effect as [[Thwomp]], but Whomps disappear after falling.

In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', while they do not physically appear, Whomp's name can appear on the tournament scoreboard.

 

Whomps reappear in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' as an obstacle in Battle Golf and the [[Bowser Highlands]] course, serving as barriers for both balls and players.  

Whomps made their ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series debut in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as obstacles filling the gaps of the [[Berlin Wall]] section of [[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways]]. They fall on the track as racers drive by, flattening any racer caught under them but providing [[Jump Boost]]s to those that drive on top of them as they lie down. When lying down, Whomps are invulnerable; otherwise, they can be taken out for bonus points by hitting them with a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]], [[Bowser's Shell]], [[Super Horn]], [[Giga Bob-omb]] or a [[Super Bell]], or by driving into them while under the effects of [[Frenzy]] mode, a [[Super Star]], a [[Mega Mushroom]], or a [[Bullet Bill]]. Notably, this is the first time since ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' in which the redesigned Whomps' expressions become more aggressive-looking before they fall down.

Berlin Byways returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], bringing Whomps back with it. They are once again filling in gaps of the Berlin Wall, and function the same as they do in ''Mario Kart Tour''. They can still be used for Jump Boosts.

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|align=center|'''N64''' ''Super Mario 64'' (09/1996)<br>'''Wii''' ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' (05/2010)

|''Is it really all that surprising that a creature named Whomp would want to dish out some pain? Another unsurprising fact: Whomps are actually good friends with Thwomps, who are also made of stone. Oh! We had a joke for this... What do you get when you cross a Whomp with a Thwomp? A headache! Ha!''

|''Whomps are anything but subtle. Even their name makes it clear what happens when you get too close – they throw themselves on top of you and leave you flat as a pancake. Apparently, Whomps are pretty friendly with Thwomps. Maybe it's their common interest in constantly looking angry that brought them together.''

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|JapM=Pun on「バタン」(''batan'', onomatopoeia for slamming) and a reference to「ドッスン」(''Dossun'', [[Thwomp#Names in other languages|Thwomp]])

|FraE=Whomp

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|FraA=Ba-Boum

|FraAM=Ba-Boom

|KorM=Play on "꽈당" (''kkwadang'', onomatopeia for a crashing object) and possibly a reference to "쿵쿵" (''Kung-kung'', Thwomp)

|PorAM=Play on "esmagar" (to crush) and a reference to "Granitão" (Thwomp)

|Rus=Бабах<br/>''Babakh''<br/>Вомп <small>(LEGO ''Super Mario'')</small><ref>[https://mir.nintendo.ru/shop/product/lego-super-mario-neprijatnosti-v-kreposti-vompa-dopolnitelnyjj-nabor-lego-5702016618433 LEGO® Super Mario™ Неприятности в крепости Вомпа. Дополнительный набор Lego 5702016618433 - Интернет-магазин «Мир Nintendo»]. Retrieved September 17, 2020.</ref><br/>''Vomp''

|RusM=Onomatopoeia for loud explosion or crash<br/><br/>Whomp

|SpaA=Don Roco<br>Don Pisotón <small>(2012 games)</small>

|SpaAM=Mr. Rocko<br>Mr. Stomp (the name is also used for Thwomps)

|SpaEM=Masculine form of "roca" (rock)