


Since then, if the player manages to grab the top of a Goal Pole, they will usually earn an extra life. Goal Poles first appeared in Super Mario Bros., and the flags on them come in many colors, though red Goal Poles usually indicate alternate exits in the New Super Mario Bros. The number of points the player earns from grabbing the Goal Pole depends on how high they landed on it.

Mario, Luigi, or any other playable character has to jump and grab the Goal Pole to finish the level. “ And we'll grab the flag together, the fireworks are gonna start!” - Pauline, Super Mario OdysseyĪ Goal Pole (also known as a flagpole, Flag Pole, Goal Post, or pole ) is an object that appears at the end of every normal level in most of the mainstream Super Mario games. Goal PoleĪrtwork of a pole from New Super Mario Bros. For the goal from Super Mario World, see Giant Gate. For the Goal Pole with a red flag used to indicate a secret exit, see Goal Pole (secret). This article is about the normal Goal Pole with a black flag. Not to be confused with Level Flag, Goal Flag, or Pole.
