The 'Shroom:Issue 136/Fun Stuff





Staff Notes
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If Team Octopus loses this Splatfest I will riot Octoboy is too precious to lose and Octogirl is cute af too and Inklings are kinda annoying TBH when they spam Booyah every 5 seconds like goddamn we get it you're having fun but simmer down squids you get annoying and grating with your callout spam alright now lets all get along and help Team Octopus win what they so richly deserve

Anyway, it's July! You know what that means; Awards polls have just closed up, which means its time to work on presentations! Help out our dear Anton by signing up for one or four! It also means it's time to vote in the Art Contest! Check out our prized artists' works in the Contest page in this very paper!

In other sad news, has unfortunately resigned from Picross due to real-life issues. I do wish him the best, and he will be missed. If you're interested in filling his spot on the team, or any other Fun Stuff spot - maybe even make your own! - make sure to contact me!

That's it for this intro. I hope you enjoy this issue of Fun Stuff!

Section of the Month Congratulations to all of our writers for their works!

Anagrams
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Hello everybody, and welcome to this month's edition of anagrams! I've been enjoying playing some Mario Tennis Aces recently, so I thought I'd let you enjoy some Mario Tennis Aces themed anagrams this month- and don't worry, if you haven't quite finished the story mode yet, there are no big spoilers (I haven't even beaten the Snow Ogre yet, I got stuck on the Shy Guys on the train for a while). Aside from that, any suggestions for a theme next month or funny anagrams you've found are more than welcome, just let me know on my talk page or PM me on the forums. OK, anagram time!

How it works...

Basically, this puzzle consists of solving the anagrams. Each month has a specific theme, which will give you a clue about what sort of words or phrases the anagrams will be. I've also included the boxes that the anagrams will fit into, so you'll be able to tell how many words it will solve to be and how many letters will be in each word, which should give you a hand too. You'll also notice that within each set of boxes, one of the squares are yellow. As you solve each anagram, note down the letter which appears in the yellow squares, and if you can solve all of the anagrams, you'll also get a bonus anagram to solve from completing all of the others. I've included the letter configuration for this one at the bottom too, just to give you an extra helping hand. Best of luck!

1. CAMP INCH HO

2. NOMINAL OF WALNUTS

3. REFASHION PLANT TRAPS

4. AM AMID MEAGER

5. THEN ZOOS

6. HENCE LEGAL PLAN

7. ELF UP CROW

8. URBAN SKIS

9. STORK ITCH

10. AIM IN A MUSTARD

11. PEA IN THERAPY

Bonus Anagram:

It's aMAZEing
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Welcome back to another It's aMAZEing!

Exactly one year ago I requested that Meta Knight feature a basketball. Why not continue the trend of a sports ball by having a volleyball this time? Unlike the basketball, this one may not touch the ground.

Do you have an idea for a maze you'd like to see? Leave a message on my talkpage or find me on the forums and send me a personal message, and your idea and name may be featured in a future episode!

How to play: Alternatively, print it out and use a pencil!
 * Copy the image into your favourite art program (like Paint, Photoshop, GIMP, etc.)
 * Click the line, pencil or brush tool and adjust the size as needed
 * Draw your line though the maze from start to finish
 * Zoom in and out as needed



To view the answer, click here!

Where in the Marioverse is Carmen Sandiego?
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"Gumshoe, we've got a big problem this time! It's no small heist, Bowser's Castle has been swiped! Bowser's Castle has always been a home for final levels in Mario games, whether traditional platformers or sports games, and it's where the Koopa King and his children plot and live with their Koopa army. This time we have received word that Carmen herself has pulled off this heist. It could be our chance to finally catch, her, gumshoe! Don't let her get away! "

Quiz
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Howdy 'Shroom readers, welcome to the Quiz!. As you may have figured out from the name, this is a section where I quiz your Mario knowledge.

Despite having it for just over a year, this month was the first month that I actually played my Nintendo Switch. The two Mario games are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey. So to commemorate me starting these games, I am basing this month's quiz off of those two games. Get quizzing!

Easy
 * 1) What is the first thing that you capture in Super Mario Odyssey?
 * 2) Which six characters were brought into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
 * 3) What is the name of the airship that Mario and Cappy travel in?

Medium
 * 1) Which SNES course returns in the Battle mode of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
 * 2) What colour are the Power Moons in the Cascade Kingdom?
 * 3) Which character does the staff use on Mario Kart Stadium in 200cc?

Hard
 * 1) What are Moon Rocks called in the Prima guides?
 * 2) How much boost to your Ant-gravity speed stat do the Triforce Tyres give?
 * 3) What is the only painting that the player can access before having access to the Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey?

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