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Ukikis (also spelled Ukkikis), are a species of primate found in the Mario series.
History[]
Super Mario series[]
Super Mario 64/Super Mario 64 DS[]
In Super Mario 64, two Ukkikis inhabit the course Tall, Tall Mountain. One can be seen following Mario around and doing tricks. However, if Mario grabs him, he will steal Mario's Cap and wear it. To get it back, Mario has to grab him again; this is made difficult by the fact that Ukkiki now runs away from Mario and jumps over him if he gets cornered. In the second mission of Tall, Tall Mountain, Mario has to catch a different Ukkiki on the very top of the mountain. This one tries to run away from Mario, rather than bother or chase him. When caught, the monkey will promise to give Mario something really good if Mario lets him go. If the player accepts, the Ukkiki will make its way down to the monkey cage (which has the course's Power Star) and jump on it, making it accessible for Mario to collect. This Ukiki only appears when the second mission is selected.
The two Ukikis reappear in Tall, Tall Mountain in the remake Super Mario 64 DS, with the same roles as in the original game. Their design has been updated and replaces the Super Mario 64 design as their standard appearance for further games. With the introduction of different playable characters in Super Mario 64 DS, Ukkiki is also given an additional role during gameplay. If any character is wearing another character's Cap, Ukkiki will take it. This will cause the disguised character to transform back to their normal selves. An in-game glitch allows Wario to pick up Ukkiki with the Metal Cap. Using this method, it is also possible to carry Ukiki into the water. If Yoshi eats him, he will tell Yoshi that he will give him a stomachache, but Yoshi can eat the other Ukiki and spit him out for the Power Star.
Mario Party series[]
Mario Party 4[]
In Mario Party 4, Ukikis make an appearance, keeping their look from Super Mario 64. They appear on Koopa's Seaside Soiree, on two junctions on either side of the board. Once a player reaches it, an Ukiki tosses a banana peel that the player immediately slips on. They are forced to continue in whichever direction they slipped in. Ukikis also appear in the minigame Tree Stomp, in which they throw banana peels at players, cheering if one of them slips. They occasionally throw a golden banana that makes any player who picks it up move faster for a while.
Mario Party 5[]
In Mario Party 5, they appear in the minigame Chimp Chase, in which four variants of Ukikis make an appearance: gray, blue, red, and very rare gold ones. Besides a difference in appearance, they all behave the same. In the minigame, baby Ukikis are running around, and they have to be grabbed and delivered to the adult Ukiki that is colored correspondingly to it. Delivering a baby to the wrong adult makes them scream, paralyzing the player who delivered the baby and freezing all of the baby Ukikis of the same color. Golden baby Ukikis occasionally appear, running much faster than the others, and not only can they be delivered to any adult, but they are also worth more than the others. An Ukiki Capsule also appears; using it, whether by throwing it onto a space and landing on it or used directly on the player for ten Coins, summons an Ukiki that randomly selects another player and throws all of their capsules onto random board spaces.
Mario Party 6[]
Mario and Ukiki in Mario Party 6.
In Mario Party 6, Ukikis appear in Castaway Bay hosting a special Coin-collecting minigame. They also appear in various minigames such as Snow Brawl, where they act as allies to the solitary player, and Strawberry Shortfuse, where they deliver plates with either cakes or explosives. They also appear in the Memory Quiz, the Variety Quiz, the Comparison Quiz, and the Counting Quiz of Speak Up.
Mario Party Advance[]
Two Ukiki characters appear in Mario Party Advance: Ukiki, the mayor of the Jungle Area, and Akiki, Ukiki's niece. The two of them live in the Ukiki House. Generic Ukikis also appear in the minigame See Monkey?, which involves saving ten Ukikis from drowning in a lake while the player rides in a boat. Once the player come into contact with an Ukiki, they are given a lifebuoy and get attached to the boat. The minigame is failed if any of the Ukikis are missed once the time limit runs out.
Mario Party 7[]
In Mario Party 7, Ukikis appear as the main hazard in the Apes of Wrath minigame, as well as in the background of the forest-themed Duel minigames. They also cameo in the background of the Minigame Cruise, cleaning Peach's Cruiser.
Mario Party 8[]
Ukiki's card in Mario Party 8.
In Mario Party 8, Ukikis appear in DK's Treetop Temple, where they are summoned if a player lands on an Event Space. They roll down the stage on barrels, knocking over anyone in their path and taking ten coins from them. Mechanical Ukikis appear in the minigame Flip the Chimp, with each player controlling an Ukiki; they have to make their Ukiki climb to the top of a tree while avoiding falling coconuts. They also appear in the battle minigame Snipe for the Picking, where two Ukikis are seen turning cranks in the introductory cutscene, and in the duel minigame Cardiators on the "2" card and the "6" card. If the "2" card is chosen, a single Ukiki attacks the opposing player for two damage, and if the "6" card is chosen, three Ukikis attack the opposing player for six damage.
Mario Party: The Top 100[]
Ukikis return in Mario Party: The Top 100, in the minigame Strawberry Shortfuse from Mario Party 6, and have the same role.
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix[]
Ukikis appear in Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix in the Banana Storm minigame. They can drop bananas, which Mario or Luigi collects, and Spiny Eggs, which stun Mario or Luigi.
Ukikis have made appearances in several games, including Mario Power Tennis, Mario Superstar Baseball, Mario Super Sluggers, and Mario Strikers Charged, as members of the audience, though they do nothing but cheer. The name "Ukiki" also appears on the scoreboard in Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64 and Mario Golf for the Game Boy Color. If the player gets a Pin Shot in the Nintendo 64 version, they will see an Ukiki climbing down the flagpole.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, an Ukiki makes an appearance as a spirit.
Game appearances[]
| Titles | Description | Release Date(s) | Systems/Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 64 | NPC/Enemy | 1996 | Nintendo 64 |
| Mario Golf | NPC; Name appears on score board | 1999 | Nintendo 64 |
| Mario Golf | Name appears on score board | 1999 | Game Boy Color |
| Mario Party 4 | NPC | 2002 | Nintendo GameCube |
| Mario Party 5 | NPC | 2003 | Nintendo GameCube |
| Mario Party 6 | NPC | 2004 | Nintendo GameCube |
| Mario Power Tennis | NPC | 2004 | Nintendo GameCube |
| Super Mario 64 DS (remake) | NPC/Enemy | 2004 | Nintendo DS |
| Mario Party Advance | NPC | 2005 | Game Boy Advance |
| Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix | NPC | 2005 | Nintendo GameCube |
| Mario Superstar Baseball | NPC | 2005 | Nintendo GameCube |
| Mario Party 7 | NPC | 2005 | Nintendo GameCube |
| Mario Party 8 | NPC | 2007 | Wii |
| Mario Strikers Charged | NPC | 2007 | Wii |
| Mario Super Sluggers | NPC | 2008 | Wii |
| Mario Party: The Top 100 | NPC | 2017 | Nintendo 3DS |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Spirit | 2018 | Nintendo Switch |
Trivia[]
- Ukikis strongly resemble Grinders, a similar enemy from the Yoshi series.
References[]
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