Pikmin puts the player in command of an army of tiny plant-like creatures called Pikmin. Pikmin come in a variety of colors, with each color denoting a special ability. Players use them to explore a planet in real time, collecting resources and fighting enemies along the way. Unusually, the scope is very small, with blades of grass towering over most characters. The ultimate goal of the games is to collect items using teams of Pikmin.