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|missions=[[Cappy of the Cap Kingdom]]
|width=270px
|boss=[[Topper]]
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{{quote|Doesn't the moonlight just put you at ease?|Bonneter|Super Mario Odyssey}}
The '''Cap Kingdom''' is the first kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is a gloomy, monochromatic kingdom filled with thick fog inhabited by hat-like beings called [[Bonneter]]s, including [[Cappy]] and his sister, [[Tiara]]. The resident Bonneters excel at ship-building and can even attach sails to their homes to convert them into airships. This kingdom also serves as the tutorial stage of the game, and is the greater location of '''Bonneton'''. Bonneton is possibly the joining of "Bonnet" (a type of headgear) and the city-name suffix "-ton". The Cap Kingdom island is located west of the [[Cascade Kingdom]] and northeast of the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]]. Geographically, the kingdom is a top hat-shaped island covered in black vegetation, soil and ground. As the name Cap Kingdom implies, hat-shaped buildings and reliefs are everywhere in this land of tradition and formality.
 
[[File: TAoSMO Concept London Cap Kingdom.jpg|thumb|250px|The kingdom in ''The Art of Super Mario Odyssey'']]
As shown in ''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'', this kingdom is based on the real-world location of [[London]], [[United Kingdom|England]], particularly the {{wp|Victorian era}}, due to the architecture visible in the background, the {{wp|Pea soup fog|misty environment}}, and the clothing worn by the residents of the town. The residents also use many stock British expressions and hat-themed parodies thereof.
 
==History==
Sometime before ''Super Mario Odyssey'' starts, Bowser attacked the Cap Kingdom, kidnapping Tiara and damaging all of the airships. When [[Mario]] is knocked off [[Bowser's Airship]], he lands in a hilly area of Bonneton. When he gets up, he scares off the curious Cappy. Cappy calms down just past the [[Glasses Bridge]] of Bonneton. After a short conversation, they decide to join together to rescue [[Princess Peach]] and Tiara from [[Bowser]]. Cappy takes the place of [[Mario Cap|Mario's torn up cap]], transforming into a replica. With the airships of the Cap Kingdom broken, Cappy determines that they have to travel to the [[Cascade Kingdom]] to find one, and that there is a way over at the top of [[Top-Hat Tower]]. He is unable to do so alone because the [[Broodals]] are up there. From the Central Plaza, Mario and Cappy go to Top-Hat Tower. They have to activate a bridge to cross a gap, and encounter three aggressive [[Mini Goomba]]s at the entrance. Inside the Top-Hat Tower, Mario learns to [[Capture]] by capturing a frog, and uses it to reach the higher exit. After climbing through the Top-Hat Tower and reaching its summit, the Broodals introduce themselves and [[Topper]] drops down to fight Mario. After being defeated, a [[Spark pylon]] appears. Mario captures this spark pylon so he and Cappy dash over to the Cascade Kingdom.
 
==Concept and creation==
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Bonneton.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of Bonneton]]
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Bonneton Lamppost.jpg|thumb|Concept art of the lampposts of Bonneton]]
With the Cap Kingdom being the first place that players visit after Mario's defeat in the opening cinematic, this world's strange and slightly disturbing environment was intended to reflect the player's feelings as they dive into this new game.<ref>[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]], pg. 50</ref> Bonneton was designed incorporating a silk hat-like design in various objects, with the lawn also recalling the felt of the hats.<ref name="BonnetonConcept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/975489270633951233 Post about the concept art of Bonneton from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved March 20, 2018.</ref> A reduced number of colors was used in the design to make the moon look impressive.<ref name="BonnetonConcept"/> The concept art shows that in the early design the undulating city in the background was already there, along with the airship of the Broodals and the [[spark pylon]] leading to Fossil Falls. On the other hand, the [[Top-Hat Tower]] was meant to have a small tower with another top hat on top stemming from the main building, as well as two windows that looked like eyes. The entrance to it looked like a statue of Bowser with a top hat, while the Bonneters had a body and a head, with eyes not being incorporated in the hats. The lampposts were based on hat racks with three hats on them rather than just one,<ref name="Lampposts">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/978386360435445760 Post about the concept art of the lampposts of Bonneton from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref> and had a curved main stem to distinguish them from [[:File:SMO Metro Brochure G.png|street lights]] from [[Metro Kingdom]] and fit Bonneton.<ref name="Lampposts"/>
{{br}}
 
==Brochure details==
{{SMO kingdom
|subtitle=Home of Tradition, Propriety, and Hats
|image=SMO Cap Brochure Art.png
|area=Bonneton
|area_subtitle=A land of haberdashed dreams.
|population=Middling
|size=Smallish
|locals=[[Bonneter]]s
|currency=Hat-shaped
|industry=Hats, Airships
|temperature=Average 71°F (22°C)
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
}}
}}
The '''Cap Kingdom''' is a region featured in the upcoming ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is a gloomy, monochromatic land filled with thick fog and hat-like ghosts, including [[Cappy]]. It serves as the starting point of the game, and is the greater region of '''Bonneton'''. The Cap Kingdom contains 17 [[Power Moons]] to collect. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdmtNAZz4-w</ref>There is also an [[airship]] owned by one of the residents, which is found crashed towards the center of town towards the beginning. Past the residential area, there is a building plastered with posters advertising the imminent wedding of [[Princess Peach]] and [[Bowser]]. In front of it, Mario and Cappy encounter some [[Micro Goomba]]s, which Cappy notes recognize Mario in an aggressive manner. This kingdom's [[Regional Coin]]s take the form of top hats.
[[File:SMO Cap Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''Architecture protrudes from the fog.'']]
<big>World's Best Hat Stand</big>


==Areas==
''This eye-catching tower is famous in Bonneton, both as a landmark itself and for the spectacular view from the "brim."''
*Top-Hat Tower: The main attraction of Bonneton.
 
''Visitors are allowed inside, but many creatures call the tower home, much to the surprise of first timers.''
 
[[File:SMO Cap Brochure B.png|thumb|200px|''You might mistake them for giants' top hats.'']]
<big>Extremely Mobile Homes</big>
 
''In town, you will immediately notice the unique dwellings shaped like hats. These constructions double as both house and airship for the Bonneters, who take great pride in them.''
 
''Some of the larger "houseboats" even have two stories. As private dwellings, you can't just stroll inside, but the natives don't mind people climbing on top of their homes. Perhaps being atop private property comes naturally to these hat-like people.''
{{br}}
 
[[File: SMO Cap Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''The distinctively double-arched bridge.'']]
<big>A Spectacle of a Bridge</big>
 
''The bridge that connects the central square and the hills is called Glasses Bridge. It's a long, double-arched structure whose bottom is hidden in a sea of clouds. When you see it, you'll understand its affectionate nickname immediately. Many tourists enjoy the speedy thrill of [[Roll|rolling]] across the undulating structure—be sure to give it a try!''
 
[[File: SMO Cap Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''They also look a bit like hat stands.'']]
<big>Old-Fashioned Lighting</big>
 
''These unique lights only appear in Bonneton. Since the area gets so dark every time the moon goes behind the clouds, the lights are designed to be switched on with a simple turn of the lantern. The elegant design of these lampposts draws many tourists. They're even lovelier when turned on, so do give each one a spin as you pass by.''
 
[[File: SMO Cap Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''The bridge's waves go with the sea of fog.'']]
<big>The "Sometimes" Bridge</big>
 
''The bridge connecting Central Square to Top-Hat Tower is built to retract in an emergency. If this happens during your visit, don't panic—just use the [[Lever Switch|switch]] to restore the bridge.''
{{br}}
 
[[File: SMO Cap Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]]
 
<big>Posts that stand out...</big>
 
''These wooden [[post]]s are used as partitions or stoppers. If they get in your way, you can pound them down, but pulling them out is recommended.''
{{br}}
 
[[File: SMO Cap Brochure G.png|thumb|350px]]
<big>Three Keys to the Kingdom</big>
# ''Appreciate the distinctive architectural style based on hat silhouettes.''
# ''Enjoy the romantic glow of the moonlit, fog-shrouded streets.''
# ''Chat with the kind and ever-courteous Bonneters.''
{{br}}
 
====Map====
[[File:SMO Cap Brochure Map.png|thumb|left|250px]]
{{br}}
 
==Checkpoint Flag locations==
===Odyssey===
[[File:SMO Cap Kingdom Odyssey.jpg|thumb]]
{{main|Odyssey}}
After obtaining the [[Odyssey]] in the [[Cascade Kingdom]], it will land in the southwest corner of the map where Mario first arrived.
{{br}}
 
===Central Plaza===
[[File:SMO Central Plaza.jpg|thumb]]
{{main|Central Plaza}}
The [[Central Plaza]] is the main residential area of Bonneton. When Mario first arrives, it is in ruins from [[Bowser]]'s attack. The [[Checkpoint Flag]] does not appear until Mario returns later after the plaza is rebuilt.
{{br}}
 
===Top-Hat Tower===
[[File:SMO Top-Hat Tower.jpg|thumb]]
{{main|Top-Hat Tower}}
This Checkpoint Flag is found near the top of the Top-Hat Tower next to the doorway where Mario exits the tower's interior.
{{br}}
 
==Bonus areas==
{|class="wikitable" text-align="center"
!Bonus area
!Accessed via
!Location
!Description
|-
|align=center|[[File:Poison Tide SMO.png|200px]]<br>The Poison Tide
|Red [[Warp Door|door]]
|Behind the base of [[Top-Hat Tower]]
|A narrow tunnel-like area filled with [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]], in which Mario must [[capture]] a [[Paragoomba]] to collect [[Moon Shard]]s hovering over the poison in order to obtain a [[Power Moon]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Cap Moon 9.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Push-Block Area}}
|Red door
|On the north side of the Top-Hat Tower's brim
|A platforming area featuring [[Push-Block]]s and spark pylons.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Frog Pond SMO.png|200px]]<br>The Frog Pond
|Red door
|In the wall north of the [[Binoculars]]
|A large, flooded room featuring various suspended platforms and lifts and countless [[frog]]s, which Mario must capture to collect Moon Shards located among the platforms to obtain a Power Moon.
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Cap Moon 30.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Slide Area}}
|[[Moon Pipe]]
|Behind the [[Crazy Cap]] vendors
|A downward slope-like course where Mario must roll downhill while avoiding some Spinies.
|}


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Micro Goomba]]s
Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas.
*[[Paragoomba]]s
 
==Residents==
<gallery>
*Bonneters<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdmtNAZz4-w</ref>, hat-like ghost creatures including Cappy and [[Tiara]]
Mini Goomba Icon SMO.png|[[Mini Goomba]]s
*[[Frog]]s
Paragoomba Icon SMO.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
Spiny Icon SMO.png|[[Spiny|Spinies]]*
Topper-SMO.jpg|[[Topper]] ([[List of bosses|boss]])
</gallery>
 
==Objectives==
#'''[[Cappy of the Cap Kingdom]]''': The goal is to catch Cappy across the Glasses Bridge.
##'''To the Top of Top-Hat Tower''': The goal is to reach the top of [[Top-Hat Tower]] and beat Topper.
##'''The Kingdom Next Door''': The goal is to use the spark pylon to reach the Cascade Kingdom. This disappears when the Cap Kingdom is revisited.
 
==Power Moons==
[[File:SMO Power Moon Yellow.png|thumb|100px|The Cap Kingdom has yellow Power Moons.]]
{{main|List of Power Moons in the Cap Kingdom}}
 
There are a total of 31 Power Moons in the Cap Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, none of the Power Moons can be collected. After the player finds the Odyssey in the Cascade Kingdom and powers it up, they can return here and collect 11 of the Power Moons. After defeating Bowser in the [[Moon Kingdom]], 6 more Power Moons become available in this kingdom, including one from the kingdom's Hint Art. The Moon Rock will also be available to destroy, unlocking 14 additional Power Moons.
{{br}}
 
==Regional coins==
[[File:SMO Cap Regional Coin Screenshot.png|thumb|120px]]
{{main|List of regional coins in the Cap Kingdom}}
The Cap Kingdom contains 50 [[regional coin]]s, which take the form of top-hats. They cannot be collected until the player powers up the Odyssey in the Cascade Kingdom.
{{br}}
 
==Crazy Cap items==
{|class="wikitable"style="text-align:center"
|-
!Item
!Description
!Price
|-
|[[File:SMO Black Top Hat.png|100px]]<br>Black Top Hat
|{{anchor|Black Top Hat}}''This classy number is the best seller at Bonneton's Crazy Cap shop.''
|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Cap).svg|20px]] 5
|-
|[[File:SMO Black Tuxedo.png|100px]]<br>Black Tuxedo
|{{anchor|Black Tuxedo}}''Bonneton's Crazy Cap shop is famous for these impeccably tailored outfits.''
|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Cap).svg|20px]] 10
|-
|[[File:SMO Plush Frog Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Plush Frog
|{{anchor|Plush Frog}}''These little froggies wear tiny top hats for self-defense, which looks so darn cute, they made a toy version!''
|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Cap).svg|20px]] 5
|-
|[[File:SMO Bonneton Tower Model Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Bonneton Tower Model
|{{anchor|Bonneton Tower Model}}''This model of a tower in the Cap Kingdom is popular with tourists thanks to its faithful re-creation and detailed craftsmanship.''
|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Cap).svg|20px]] 25
|-
|[[File:SMO Cap Kingdom Sticker Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Cap Kingdom Sticker
|{{anchor|Cap Kingdom Sticker}}''A sticker inspired by Top-Hat Tower.''
|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Cap).svg|20px]] 5
|-
|[[File:SMO Power Moon Yellow.png|100px]]<br>Cap Kingdom Power Moon
|''A Power Moon that was dug up in the Bonneton outskirts.''
|[[File:SMO_coin.png|20px]] 100
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
SMO Icon - Cap Kingdom.svg|Cap Kingdom Icon
SMO Art - Cap Kingdom.jpg|Artwork
SMO Sticker - Bonneton.png|Bonneton Sticker
SMO Art - Cap Kingdom Card.png|Postcard
SMO Art - Regional Coin (Cap).svg| Cap Kingdom Coin
SMO Icon - Cap Kingdom.svg|Icon
SMO Stamp Bonneton.png|Website stamp
SMO Artwork Bonneter (Male).png|Male [[Bonneter]]
SMO Artwork Bonneter (Female).png|Female Bonneter
SMO Artwork Small Bird (Hat).png|[[Small bird]]
SMO Sticker - Bonneton.png|Cap Kingdom Sticker
SMO Artwork Regional Coin (Cap Kingdom).png|[[Regional coin]]
SMO Art - Regional Coin (Cap).svg|Regional coin
SMO Art - Regional Coin Outline (Cap).svg|Regional coin
Tencent Switch Tmall Promotional Banner 5.jpg|{{wp|Tmall}} [[Nintendo Switch]] banner by {{wp|Tencent}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
<gallery widths=160px>
 
SMO-E32017-scrn16.jpg|Mario in the Cap Kingdom.
===Screenshots===
SMO-ND0913-SCRN04.jpg|Mario and Cappy in the Cap Kingdom.
<gallery>
SMO-ND0913-SCRN07.jpg
SMO Mario Meets Cappy.jpg|Mario and Cappy's first meeting on Glasses Bridge
SMO-ND0913-SCRN18.jpg|Mario as a [[frog]]
SMO Mario First Wears Cappy.jpg|Mario and Cappy on Glasses Bridge
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 16.png|Top-Hat Tower
SMO Frog Mario and Top Hat Tower.jpg|Mario as a [[frog]]
SMO Female Bonneter Green Eyes.jpg|A resident female [[Bonneter]]
SMO Male Bonneter Green Eyes.jpg|A resident male Bonneter
SMO Cap Kingdom 8-Bit Luigi.jpg|Mario standing next to an 8-bit Luigi
Crazy Cap Cap Kingdom.jpg|The [[Crazy Cap]] stand
SMO Cap Kingdom Central Plaza.jpg|Mario witnesses a checkpoint at the Central Plaza
</gallery>
</gallery>


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{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=帽子の国
|Jap=帽子の国
|JapR=Bōshi no Kuni
|JapR=Bōshi no kuni
|JapM=Hat Country
|JapM=Hat Country
|SpaE=Reino Sombrero<ref name=DirectSPA>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypgOhzJZskw&t=1m36s Nintendo Direct (14.9.2017) - Nintendo España]</ref>
|Jap2=伝統と格式のある 紳士淑女の国
|SpaEM= Hat Kingdom
|Jap2R=Dentō to kakushiki no aru Shinshi shukujo no kuni
|Fra=Pays des Chapeaux<ref name=DirectFRA>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5kOBedgwiw&t=1m36s Nintendo Direct (14.9.2017) - Nintendo France]</ref>
|Jap2M=Country of ladies and gentlemen with formalities and traditions
|FraM=Hats Country
|Chi=帽子国 (Simplified)<br>帽子國 (Traditional)
|Ger=Hutland<ref name=DirectGER>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajJXedi1jPQ&t=1m36s Nintendo Direct (14.9.2017) - Nintendo Deutschland]</ref>
|ChiR=Màozǐ guó
|ChiM=Hat Country
|Dut=Hoedenrijk
|DutM=Hat Realm
|Dut2=Om je pet voor af te nemen!
|Dut2M=To take your cap off to!
|Fre=Pays des Chapeaux
|FreM=Hats Country
|Fre2=Patrie de traditions, de convenances et de couvre-chefs
|Fre2M=Homeland of traditions, conformaties and headgear
|Ger=Hutland
|GerM=Hat Country
|GerM=Hat Country
|Ita=Regno del Cappello<ref name=DirectITA>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58oHrNmIpIc&t=1m36s Nintendo Direct (14.9.2017) - Nintendo Italia]</ref>
|Ger2=Ein Land der Tradition, Eleganz und der Hüte
|Ger2M=A Land of Tradition, Elegance and Hats
|Ita=Regno del Cappello
|ItaM=Hat Kingdom
|ItaM=Hat Kingdom
|Dut=Hoedenrijk<ref name=DirectDUT>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28aONkfcT5I&t=1m36s Nintendo Direct (14.9.2017) - Nintendo Nederland]</ref>
|Ita2=Terra di tradizioni, modestia e cappelli
|DutM=Hat Kingdom
|Ita2M=Land of traditions, modesty and hats
|Rus=Шляпное царство<ref name=DirectRus>https://youtu.be/WaUviUz6CN4?t=40m28s</ref>
|Kor=모자 왕국
|RusR=Shl'apnoe carstvo
|KorR=Moja Wangguk
|KorM=Cap Kingdom
|Rus=Шляпное царство
|RusR=Shlyapnoye tsarstvo
|RusM=Hat Kingdom
|RusM=Hat Kingdom
|Rus2=Мир традиций, хороших манер и шляп
|Rus2R=Mir traditsiy, khoroshikh maner i shlyap
|Rus2M=Land of tradition, good manner and hats
|Spa=Reino Sombrero
|SpaM=Hat Kingdom
|Spa2=Tierra de tradición, elegancia y sombrerería
|Spa2M=Land of tradition, elegance and headgear
}}
}}


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{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=カブロン
|Jap=カブロン
|JapM=From「{{ruby|被|かぶ}}る」(''kaburu'', "to put on") and possibly "London"; officially romanized as "Cubron"<ref>{{cite|date=2018|title=''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]''|publisher=Tokuma Shoten|language=ja|isbn=978-4198646967|page=322}}</ref>
|Jap2=伝統の建築様式で洗練された町
|JapR=Kaburon
|JapR=Kaburon
|JapM=-
|Jap2R=Dentō no kenchiku yōshiki de senren sareta machi
|SpaE=Villa Chistera<ref name=DirectSPA/>
|Jap2M=A town refined by traditional architectural style
|SpaEM=Top Hat Town
|Chi=戴布伦 (Simplified)<br>戴布倫 (Traditional)
|Fra=Haut-de-Bourg<ref name=DirectFRA/>
|ChiR=Dài bù lún
|FraM=Pun on ''Haut-de-forme'' (top hat) and ''bourg'' (common word for a village in France)
|ChiM=A portmanteau of「戴」(''dài'', "to wear") and「布」(''bù'', "cloth"), and Bonneton's Japanese name
|Ger=Zylindrien<ref name=DirectGER/>
|Dut=Hoedpoort
|GerM=''Zylinder'' is German for top hat.
|DutM=Hat Port
|Ita=Borgo Tuba<ref name=DirectITA/>
|Dut2=Waar hoedenmaken een hoofdzaak is
|ItaM= Tube Village
|Dut2M=Where hat making is a main business
|Dut=Hoedpoort<ref name=DirectDUT/>
|Fre=Haut-de-Bourg
|DutM= Hat Port
|FreM=From ''haut-de-forme'' ("top-hat") and ''-bourg'' (a common suffix for villages in France)
|Rus=г. Боннетон<ref name=DirectRus/>
|Fre2=L'élégance d'une architecture très feutrée
|RusR=g. Bonneton
|Fre2M=The elegance of a very felted architecture
|RusM=Bonneton City
|Ger=Zylindrien
|GerM=From ''Zylinder'' ("top-hat")
|Ger2=Eine Stadt der kultivierten Hutmacherei
|Ger2M=A city of cultivated hatmaking
|Ita=Borgo Tuba
|ItaM=From ''tuba'' ("top-hat") and ''borgo'' (Italian word that indicate an inhabited center of medium size)
|Ita2=Dove raffinatezza e modesteria sono di casa
|Ita2M=Where refinement and modesty are at home
|Kor=모런
|KorR=Moreon
|KorM=From "모자" (''moja'', "cap") and Bonneton's Japanese name
|Rus=Боннетон
|RusR=Bonneton
|RusM=Bonneton
|Rus2=Город – галантерейная мечта
|Rus2R=Gorod – galantereynaya mechta
|Rus2M=City – haberdashery dream
|Spa=Villa Chistera
|SpaM=Top-Hat Town
|Spa2=Un pueblo clásico y refinado
|Spa2M=A classic and refined town
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*The Cap Kingdom and Dark Side are the only kingdoms in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' to contain no 8-bit segments.
*The Cap Kingdom is the only kingdom with known residents to not have generic residents from other kingdoms visiting it at any point.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey Locations]]
[[Category:Towns]]
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Cap Kingdom
Cap Kingdom artwork from Super Mario Odyssey.
Boss(es) Topper
Mission(s) Cappy of the Cap Kingdom
Power Moons 31
Regional coins 50
“Doesn't the moonlight just put you at ease?”
Bonneter, Super Mario Odyssey

The Cap Kingdom is the first kingdom visited in Super Mario Odyssey. It is a gloomy, monochromatic kingdom filled with thick fog inhabited by hat-like beings called Bonneters, including Cappy and his sister, Tiara. The resident Bonneters excel at ship-building and can even attach sails to their homes to convert them into airships. This kingdom also serves as the tutorial stage of the game, and is the greater location of Bonneton. Bonneton is possibly the joining of "Bonnet" (a type of headgear) and the city-name suffix "-ton". The Cap Kingdom island is located west of the Cascade Kingdom and northeast of the Mushroom Kingdom. Geographically, the kingdom is a top hat-shaped island covered in black vegetation, soil and ground. As the name Cap Kingdom implies, hat-shaped buildings and reliefs are everywhere in this land of tradition and formality.

The kingdom in The Art of Super Mario Odyssey

As shown in The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, this kingdom is based on the real-world location of London, England, particularly the Victorian era, due to the architecture visible in the background, the misty environment, and the clothing worn by the residents of the town. The residents also use many stock British expressions and hat-themed parodies thereof.

History[edit]

Sometime before Super Mario Odyssey starts, Bowser attacked the Cap Kingdom, kidnapping Tiara and damaging all of the airships. When Mario is knocked off Bowser's Airship, he lands in a hilly area of Bonneton. When he gets up, he scares off the curious Cappy. Cappy calms down just past the Glasses Bridge of Bonneton. After a short conversation, they decide to join together to rescue Princess Peach and Tiara from Bowser. Cappy takes the place of Mario's torn up cap, transforming into a replica. With the airships of the Cap Kingdom broken, Cappy determines that they have to travel to the Cascade Kingdom to find one, and that there is a way over at the top of Top-Hat Tower. He is unable to do so alone because the Broodals are up there. From the Central Plaza, Mario and Cappy go to Top-Hat Tower. They have to activate a bridge to cross a gap, and encounter three aggressive Mini Goombas at the entrance. Inside the Top-Hat Tower, Mario learns to Capture by capturing a frog, and uses it to reach the higher exit. After climbing through the Top-Hat Tower and reaching its summit, the Broodals introduce themselves and Topper drops down to fight Mario. After being defeated, a Spark pylon appears. Mario captures this spark pylon so he and Cappy dash over to the Cascade Kingdom.

Concept and creation[edit]

Concept art of Mario fallen on Bonneton in Super Mario Odyssey.
Concept art of Bonneton
Concept art of the lampposts of Bonneton in Super Mario Odyssey.
Concept art of the lampposts of Bonneton

With the Cap Kingdom being the first place that players visit after Mario's defeat in the opening cinematic, this world's strange and slightly disturbing environment was intended to reflect the player's feelings as they dive into this new game.[1] Bonneton was designed incorporating a silk hat-like design in various objects, with the lawn also recalling the felt of the hats.[2] A reduced number of colors was used in the design to make the moon look impressive.[2] The concept art shows that in the early design the undulating city in the background was already there, along with the airship of the Broodals and the spark pylon leading to Fossil Falls. On the other hand, the Top-Hat Tower was meant to have a small tower with another top hat on top stemming from the main building, as well as two windows that looked like eyes. The entrance to it looked like a statue of Bowser with a top hat, while the Bonneters had a body and a head, with eyes not being incorporated in the hats. The lampposts were based on hat racks with three hats on them rather than just one,[3] and had a curved main stem to distinguish them from street lights from Metro Kingdom and fit Bonneton.[3]

Brochure details[edit]

SMO Cap Brochure Art.png Cap Kingdom
"Home of Tradition, Propriety, and Hats"
Bonneton
"A land of haberdashed dreams."
Population Middling Size Smallish
Locals Bonneters Currency Hat-shaped
Industry Hats, Airships Temperature Average 71°F (22°C)
Architecture protrudes from the fog.

World's Best Hat Stand

This eye-catching tower is famous in Bonneton, both as a landmark itself and for the spectacular view from the "brim."

Visitors are allowed inside, but many creatures call the tower home, much to the surprise of first timers.

You might mistake them for giants' top hats.

Extremely Mobile Homes

In town, you will immediately notice the unique dwellings shaped like hats. These constructions double as both house and airship for the Bonneters, who take great pride in them.

Some of the larger "houseboats" even have two stories. As private dwellings, you can't just stroll inside, but the natives don't mind people climbing on top of their homes. Perhaps being atop private property comes naturally to these hat-like people.

The distinctively double-arched bridge.

A Spectacle of a Bridge

The bridge that connects the central square and the hills is called Glasses Bridge. It's a long, double-arched structure whose bottom is hidden in a sea of clouds. When you see it, you'll understand its affectionate nickname immediately. Many tourists enjoy the speedy thrill of rolling across the undulating structure—be sure to give it a try!

They also look a bit like hat stands.

Old-Fashioned Lighting

These unique lights only appear in Bonneton. Since the area gets so dark every time the moon goes behind the clouds, the lights are designed to be switched on with a simple turn of the lantern. The elegant design of these lampposts draws many tourists. They're even lovelier when turned on, so do give each one a spin as you pass by.

The bridge's waves go with the sea of fog.

The "Sometimes" Bridge

The bridge connecting Central Square to Top-Hat Tower is built to retract in an emergency. If this happens during your visit, don't panic—just use the switch to restore the bridge.

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Posts that stand out...

These wooden posts are used as partitions or stoppers. If they get in your way, you can pound them down, but pulling them out is recommended.

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Three Keys to the Kingdom

  1. Appreciate the distinctive architectural style based on hat silhouettes.
  2. Enjoy the romantic glow of the moonlit, fog-shrouded streets.
  3. Chat with the kind and ever-courteous Bonneters.

Map[edit]

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Checkpoint Flag locations[edit]

Odyssey[edit]

The Odyssey Checkpoint Flag in the Cap Kingdom
Main article: Odyssey

After obtaining the Odyssey in the Cascade Kingdom, it will land in the southwest corner of the map where Mario first arrived.

Central Plaza[edit]

The Central Plaza Checkpoint Flag in the Cap Kingdom
Main article: Central Plaza

The Central Plaza is the main residential area of Bonneton. When Mario first arrives, it is in ruins from Bowser's attack. The Checkpoint Flag does not appear until Mario returns later after the plaza is rebuilt.

Top-Hat Tower[edit]

The Top-Hat Tower Checkpoint Flag in the Cap Kingdom
Main article: Top-Hat Tower

This Checkpoint Flag is found near the top of the Top-Hat Tower next to the doorway where Mario exits the tower's interior.

Bonus areas[edit]

Bonus area Accessed via Location Description
The Poison Tide in Super Mario Odyssey
The Poison Tide
Red door Behind the base of Top-Hat Tower A narrow tunnel-like area filled with poison, in which Mario must capture a Paragoomba to collect Moon Shards hovering over the poison in order to obtain a Power Moon.
The ninth Power Moon of the Cap Kingdom.
Push-Block Area
Red door On the north side of the Top-Hat Tower's brim A platforming area featuring Push-Blocks and spark pylons.
The Frog Pond in Super Mario Odyssey
The Frog Pond
Red door In the wall north of the Binoculars A large, flooded room featuring various suspended platforms and lifts and countless frogs, which Mario must capture to collect Moon Shards located among the platforms to obtain a Power Moon.
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Slide Area
Moon Pipe Behind the Crazy Cap vendors A downward slope-like course where Mario must roll downhill while avoiding some Spinies.

Enemies[edit]

Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas.

Objectives[edit]

  1. Cappy of the Cap Kingdom: The goal is to catch Cappy across the Glasses Bridge.
    1. To the Top of Top-Hat Tower: The goal is to reach the top of Top-Hat Tower and beat Topper.
    2. The Kingdom Next Door: The goal is to use the spark pylon to reach the Cascade Kingdom. This disappears when the Cap Kingdom is revisited.

Power Moons[edit]

A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
The Cap Kingdom has yellow Power Moons.
Main article: List of Power Moons in the Cap Kingdom

There are a total of 31 Power Moons in the Cap Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, none of the Power Moons can be collected. After the player finds the Odyssey in the Cascade Kingdom and powers it up, they can return here and collect 11 of the Power Moons. After defeating Bowser in the Moon Kingdom, 6 more Power Moons become available in this kingdom, including one from the kingdom's Hint Art. The Moon Rock will also be available to destroy, unlocking 14 additional Power Moons.

Regional coins[edit]

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Main article: List of regional coins in the Cap Kingdom

The Cap Kingdom contains 50 regional coins, which take the form of top-hats. They cannot be collected until the player powers up the Odyssey in the Cascade Kingdom.

Crazy Cap items[edit]

Item Description Price
The Black Top Hat icon.
Black Top Hat
This classy number is the best seller at Bonneton's Crazy Cap shop. Regional coin from the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 5
The Black Tuxedo icon.
Black Tuxedo
Bonneton's Crazy Cap shop is famous for these impeccably tailored outfits. Regional coin from the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 10
The Plush Frog souvenir icon.
Plush Frog
These little froggies wear tiny top hats for self-defense, which looks so darn cute, they made a toy version! Regional coin from the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 5
The Bonneton Tower Model souvenir icon.
Bonneton Tower Model
This model of a tower in the Cap Kingdom is popular with tourists thanks to its faithful re-creation and detailed craftsmanship. Regional coin from the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 25
The Cap Kingdom Sticker souvenir icon.
Cap Kingdom Sticker
A sticker inspired by Top-Hat Tower. Regional coin from the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 5
A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
Cap Kingdom Power Moon
A Power Moon that was dug up in the Bonneton outskirts. SMO coin.png 100

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Cap Kingdom[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 帽子の国[?]
Bōshi no kuni
Hat Country
伝統と格式のある 紳士淑女の国[?]
Dentō to kakushiki no aru Shinshi shukujo no kuni
Country of ladies and gentlemen with formalities and traditions
Chinese 帽子国 (Simplified)
帽子國 (Traditional)
[?]

Màozǐ guó
Hat Country
Dutch Hoedenrijk[?] Hat Realm
Om je pet voor af te nemen![?] To take your cap off to!
French Pays des Chapeaux[?] Hats Country
Patrie de traditions, de convenances et de couvre-chefs[?] Homeland of traditions, conformaties and headgear
German Hutland[?] Hat Country
Ein Land der Tradition, Eleganz und der Hüte[?] A Land of Tradition, Elegance and Hats
Italian Regno del Cappello[?] Hat Kingdom
Terra di tradizioni, modestia e cappelli[?] Land of traditions, modesty and hats
Korean 모자 왕국[?]
Moja Wangguk
Cap Kingdom
Russian Шляпное царство[?]
Shlyapnoye tsarstvo
Hat Kingdom
Мир традиций, хороших манер и шляп[?]
Mir traditsiy, khoroshikh maner i shlyap
Land of tradition, good manner and hats
Spanish Reino Sombrero[?] Hat Kingdom
Tierra de tradición, elegancia y sombrerería[?] Land of tradition, elegance and headgear

Bonneton[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カブロン[?]
Kaburon
From「かぶる」(kaburu, "to put on") and possibly "London"; officially romanized as "Cubron"[4]
伝統の建築様式で洗練された町[?]
Dentō no kenchiku yōshiki de senren sareta machi
A town refined by traditional architectural style
Chinese 戴布伦 (Simplified)
戴布倫 (Traditional)
[?]

Dài bù lún
A portmanteau of「戴」(dài, "to wear") and「布」(, "cloth"), and Bonneton's Japanese name
Dutch Hoedpoort[?] Hat Port
Waar hoedenmaken een hoofdzaak is[?] Where hat making is a main business
French Haut-de-Bourg[?] From haut-de-forme ("top-hat") and -bourg (a common suffix for villages in France)
L'élégance d'une architecture très feutrée[?] The elegance of a very felted architecture
German Zylindrien[?] From Zylinder ("top-hat")
Eine Stadt der kultivierten Hutmacherei[?] A city of cultivated hatmaking
Italian Borgo Tuba[?] From tuba ("top-hat") and borgo (Italian word that indicate an inhabited center of medium size)
Dove raffinatezza e modesteria sono di casa[?] Where refinement and modesty are at home
Korean 모런[?]
Moreon
From "모자" (moja, "cap") and Bonneton's Japanese name
Russian Боннетон[?]
Bonneton
Bonneton
Город – галантерейная мечта[?]
Gorod – galantereynaya mechta
City – haberdashery dream
Spanish Villa Chistera[?] Top-Hat Town
Un pueblo clásico y refinado[?] A classic and refined town

Trivia[edit]

  • The Cap Kingdom and Dark Side are the only kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey to contain no 8-bit segments.
  • The Cap Kingdom is the only kingdom with known residents to not have generic residents from other kingdoms visiting it at any point.

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