The "fail" sound effect in the Paper Mario series often refers to specific jingles used when losing a minigame, failing an action command, or taking damage. Key "Fail" & Damage Sounds
: Used for environmental ambience and mechanical sounds like elevator bells. mario_fail_sound_effect
: The distinctive sound Mario makes when taking damage in Super Paper Mario is often used in fan projects and mods, sometimes paired with the classic Super Mario Bros. death jingle. The "fail" sound effect in the Paper Mario
: Used for zips, whistles, and various cartoon spins. failing an action command
: In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door , failing to run from a battle triggers the H-B SKID, CARTOON - QUICK SKID sound effect.