The 'Shroom:Issue 228/Fun Stuff
Director's Notes
Greetings, beautiful 'Shroom readers! Welcome into the March edition of Fun Stuff, where we're gearing up for the incoming spring. Wow, a Grass-type with flowers on their hands excited for spring to roll around? Perish the thought! But before we get to all of that bloom, we have to endure the gloom (the weather, not the other Pokémon).
Good news is, things are much sunnier in the world of Fun Stuff! We've got another full month for you, with plenty of activities to enjoy. Please read on, and if you have any interest in joining the Fun Stuff crew, the sign-up page has all the info you need.
Take care, and a happy late St. Patrick's Day to you all!
Section of the Month
Congratulations to Waluigi Time (talk) for snagging a well-deserved first place with his Criminal Case Files special! Additional kudos go to Ninja Squid (talk), Sparks (talk), and BBQ Turtle (talk) for their second and joint third places respectively. Be sure to vote for your favorites this month!
| FUN STUFF SECTION OF THE MONTH | ||||
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| Place | Section | Votes | % | Writer |
| 1st | Criminal Case Files | 14 | 45.16% | Waluigi Time (talk) |
| 2nd | Musical Quiz | 6 | 19.35% | Ninja Squid (talk) |
| 3rd | Pixel Personas | 3 | 9.68% | Sparks (talk) |
| 3rd | Hiding Koopa | 3 | 9.68% | Waluigi Time (talk) |
| 3rd | Anagrams | 3 | 9.68% | BBQ Turtle (talk) |
Anagrams
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Written by: BBQ Turtle (talk)
Hi all, welcome to March's edition of anagrams! This month, I've selected some Karts (and technically, other vehicles) to rebuild into anagrams for you! Hopefully solving them won't tyre you out too much. If you are tired of car puns though, you could suggest a theme for next issue on my talk page or in a PM to me on the forums, as well as any anagrams you think I might be able to use. The chequered flag for puns hasn't been waved yet though, so get revved up to take these anagrams over the finish line!
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 is a ? Block. As you solve each anagram, note down the letter which appear on the ? Blocks, 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. OWL PAN COOK
2. A TORCH EACH
3. TRAILER BARN
4. ARTLESS DELL
5. MAKE IRIS RUG
6. RIFLE ARMED
7. BOUNCE FALL
8. PIER HANDHOLDS
9. RAKING CRUTCH
10. OPPOSE CRUST
11. MINDS GLOAT
12. DIM BARRIER
13. KOI NERD FURY
14. TURN UP THEME
Bonus anagram:
- Koopa Clown
- Heart Coach
- Barrel Train
- Stellar Sled
- Magikruiser
- Flame Rider
- Blue Falcon
- Dolphin Dasher
- Chargin' Truck
- Sports Coupe
- Gold Mantis
- Rambi Rider
- Funky Dorrie
- Tune Thumper
Bonus anagram: Piranha Prowler
Crossword
Written by: MarioMorty (talk)
Make sure to silence your cell phone, because you're at the next showing of Crosswords, presented by MarioMorty! Welcome one and all to this theatrical spectacular of a puzzle, as this month, with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie just around the corner, you'll be taking a deep dive into the careers of the cast of the upcoming movie. You'll be figuring out previous works and things relating to them. And, for an extra challenge, you will not be directly given the names of the cast for the most part. Happy solving, and make sure to check back next month once you've been able to view the galactic spectacle for yourself!
Hiding Koopa
Written by: Waluigi Time (talk)
Hello there, 'Shroom readers! Welcome back to Hiding Koopa, where I'm going to finally get to the game that I've been putting off slightly too long. That's right, it's the game that introduces Baby Waluigi, and also you play tennis or whatever. I've personally never had much interest in Mario Tennis myself, but hey, Baby Waluigi! And he doesn't send people to therapy like the version over in BJAODN, probably. Anyway, five Koopas are hiding in this artwork from Mario Tennis Fever. Good luck!
Thanks for playing! Did you find them all?
Pixel Personas
Welcome to another issue of Pixel Personas! We're now in March, and we have three new characters hiding behind pixels. Let's see if you can identify them!
New to Pixel Personas? Here's what it's about: Pixel Personas is a game played in three rounds. In each round, I'll show an image of a Super Mario character (this includes enemies), but they're all pixelated! You (the readers) must analyze and identify who these characters are. Each round is tougher than the last, with more lesser-known characters and larger pixels, making it more difficult to tell who it is. After you make your guess, click/tap onhover over the card the image is on to flip it over and reveal the character!
No theme this month, just three random characters. It should still be fun, right? Go for it!
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Way to go! Take some time to relax before April's Pixel Personas! See ya!
Connections
Greetings, beautiful 'Shroom readers! Welcome back to another edition of Connections! Thought I was in the clear after not needing your help last month... turns out, I just completely missed the mess in the back of the cabinet! Let's grab those folders and get sorting!
How it works:
Below is a table of sixteen different words, all of them with some sort of connection to the Mario series. These words correlate in sets of four, and it's up to you to figure out which words belong to a set! Work through the grid and decide which words are connected. Once you think you have the answer, check against the provided answers. If you get stuck along the way, feel free to utilize the clues. There's only one correct answer, so be on the lookout for words that feel like they might fit in more than one category. Good luck!
| Hightail | Cove | Icicle | Shiver |
| ? | Throwback | Flip | Freezy |
| Mushroom | Coin | Freezie | Spade |
| Mute | Block | Flipswitch | Fireball |
Start with "Hightail"
Have you tamed the concrete jungle?
You need another clue? Hmm, let me consult my panelists...
- Hightail, Cove, Throwback, Freezy: words found in Super Mario Galaxy 2 galaxy names
- Shiver, Mushroom, Mute, Block: ___ City
- ?, Flip, Spade, Flipswitch: ___ Panel
- Icicle, Coin, Freezie, Fireball: items found in Mario Bros.
How did you do? Did you figure out the connections? Thanks for playing!
Hello to the March issue of Hex Puzzle! Let's get started!
4D 61 72 69 6F 20 61 6E 64 20 4C 75 69 67 69 is "Mario and Luigi" or 53 6F 6E 69 63 20 61 6E 64 20 54 61 69 6C 73 is "Sonic and Tails". With these together, you can guess that 4D is a capital M.
Round 1
53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 42 72 6F 73 2E 20 57 6F 6E 64 65 72 20 69 73 20 61 20 73 69 64 65 2D 73 63 72 6F 6C 6C 69 6E 67 20 70 6C 61 74 66 6F 72 6D 20 67 61 6D 65 20 72 65 6C 65 61 73 65 64 20 77 6F 72 6C 64 77 69 64 65 20 66 6F 72 20 74 68 65 20 4E 69 6E 74 65 6E 64 6F 20 53 77 69 74 63 68 20 6F 6E 20 4F 63 74 6F 62 65 72 20 32 30 2C 20 32 30 32 33 2E 20 46 69 72 73 74 20 61 6E 6E 6F 75 6E 63 65 64 20 64 75 72 69 6E 67 20 74 68 65 20 4A 75 6E 65 20 32 30 32 33 20 4E 69 6E 74 65 6E 64 6F 20 44 69 72 65 63 74 2C 20 69 74 20 69 73 20 74 68 65 20 74 77 65 6E 74 79 2D 73 65 76 65 6E 74 68 20 69 6E 73 74 61 6C 6C 6D 65 6E 74 20 69 6E 20 74 68 65 20 53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 73 65 72 69 65 73 20 61 6E 64 20 74 68 65 20 66 69 72 73 74 20 6E 65 77 20 66 75 6C 6C 2D 66 6C 65 64 67 65 64 20 32 44 20 53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 67 61 6D 65 20 73 69 6E 63 65 20 4E 65 77 20 53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 42 72 6F 73 2E 20 55 20 72 65 6C 65 61 73 65 64 20 61 6C 6D 6F 73 74 20 31 31 20 79 65 61 72 73 20 70 72 69 6F 72 2E 20 49 74 20 69 73 20 61 6C 73 6F 20 74 68 65 20 66 69 72 73 74 20 67 61 6D 65 20 74 6F 20 66 65 61 74 75 72 65 20 4B 65 76 69 6E 20 41 66 67 68 61 6E 69 20 61 73 20 74 68 65 20 76 6F 69 63 65 20 6F 66 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 61 6E 64 20 4C 75 69 67 69 2C 20 73 75 63 63 65 65 64 69 6E 67 20 43 68 61 72 6C 65 73 20 4D 61 72 74 69 6E 65 74 2C 20 61 73 20 77 65 6C 6C 20 61 73 20 74 68 65 20 66 69 72 73 74 20 67 61 6D 65 20 69 6E 20 74 68 65 20 53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 66 72 61 6E 63 68 69 73 65 20 61 73 20 61 20 77 68 6F 6C 65 20 74 6F 20 62 65 20 72 65 6C 65 61 73 65 64 20 73 69 6E 63 65 20 74 68 65 20 69 6E 69 74 69 61 6C 20 72 65 6C 65 61 73 65 20 6F 66 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 2B 20 52 61 62 62 69 64 73 20 53 70 61 72 6B 73 20 6F 66 20 48 6F 70 65 20 65 78 61 63 74 6C 79 20 6F 6E 65 20 79 65 61 72 20 70 72 69 6F 72 2E 20
Round 2
53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 42 72 6F 73 2E 20 57 6F 6E 64 65 72 20 96 20 4E 69 6E 74 65 6E 64 6F 20 53 77 69 74 63 68 20 32 20 45 64 69 74 69 6F 6E 20 2B 20 4D 65 65 74 75 70 20 69 6E 20 42 65 6C 6C 61 62 65 6C 20 50 61 72 6B 20 69 73 20 61 6E 20 65 6E 68 61 6E 63 65 64 20 70 6F 72 74 20 6F 66 20 53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 42 72 6F 73 2E 20 57 6F 6E 64 65 72 20 73 65 74 20 74 6F 20 62 65 20 72 65 6C 65 61 73 65 64 20 77 6F 72 6C 64 77 69 64 65 20 66 6F 72 20 74 68 65 20 4E 69 6E 74 65 6E 64 6F 20 53 77 69 74 63 68 20 32 20 6F 6E 20 4D 61 72 63 68 20 32 36 2C 20 32 30 32 36 2C 20 61 73 20 70 61 72 74 20 6F 66 20 74 68 65 20 53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 42 72 6F 73 2E 20 34 30 74 68 20 41 6E 6E 69 76 65 72 73 61 72 79 20 63 65 6C 65 62 72 61 74 69 6F 6E 2E 20 46 69 72 73 74 20 61 6E 6E 6F 75 6E 63 65 64 20 64 75 72 69 6E 67 20 74 68 65 20 53 65 70 74 65 6D 62 65 72 20 32 30 32 35 20 4E 69 6E 74 65 6E 64 6F 20 44 69 72 65 63 74 2C 20 74 68 65 20 70 6F 72 74 20 77 69 6C 6C 20 69 6E 63 6C 75 64 65 20 6E 65 77 20 6D 75 6C 74 69 70 6C 61 79 65 72 20 63 6F 2D 6F 70 20 61 6E 64 20 63 6F 6D 70 65 74 69 74 69 76 65 20 67 61 6D 65 20 6D 6F 64 65 73 20 61 6C 6F 6E 67 20 77 69 74 68 20 74 68 65 20 61 70 70 65 61 72 61 6E 63 65 20 6F 66 20 63 68 61 72 61 63 74 65 72 73 20 73 75 63 68 20 61 73 20 52 6F 73 61 6C 69 6E 61 20 61 6E 64 20 43 6F 2D 53 74 61 72 20 4C 75 6D 61 2C 20 74 68 65 20 4B 6F 6F 70 61 6C 69 6E 67 73 2C 20 74 68 65 20 42 61 62 79 20 59 6F 73 68 69 73 2C 20 61 6E 64 20 42 72 69 67 61 64 65 20 42 6C 75 65 20 54 6F 61 64 2E
Round 3
54 61 6C 6B 69 6E 67 20 46 6C 6F 77 65 72 73 20 28 61 6C 73 6F 20 73 70 65 6C 6C 65 64 20 69 6E 20 6C 6F 77 65 72 63 61 73 65 29 20 61 72 65 20 63 68 61 72 61 63 74 65 72 73 20 74 68 61 74 20 64 65 62 75 74 20 69 6E 20 53 75 70 65 72 20 4D 61 72 69 6F 20 42 72 6F 73 2E 20 57 6F 6E 64 65 72 2E 20 54 68 65 69 72 20 64 65 73 69 67 6E 20 69 73 20 72 65 6D 69 6E 69 73 63 65 6E 74 20 6F 66 20 74 68 65 20 61 6E 67 65 6C 27 73 20 74 72 75 6D 70 65 74 20 61 6E 64 20 64 65 76 69 6C 27 73 20 74 72 75 6D 70 65 74 20 66 6C 6F 77 65 72 73 2E 20
Did you decode the texts? As always, thanks for playing!! And maybe see you all for the next Fun Stuff issue!
Where in the Marioverse is Carmen Sandiego?
Each issue, you will be given a case to solve and clues to use to help you find the solution! Use your Mario knowledge to crack the case!
You will begin each case at the scene of the crime, and you will be given three clues from passerby as to where the next hot spot is and what game it’s from. Using your knowledge of Mario games and the Super Mario Wiki, figure out where the crook is and go track them down! There are four locations each round: the crime scene (1) at the start, two locations (2 and 3) with clues, and the hideout for the crook of the month (4). Answers for locations will be given with the corresponding round, for example, the clues from the crime scene will lead you to location 2, and once you open the spoiler bubbles for location 2, you will be given the correct answer. You can open the clues for each location in any order you’d like, but be careful! You may encounter an incorrect clue that could throw you off the case!
Clues offered will give you a hint either about the next location or the game it’s in. Unlike a regular Carmen Sandiego game, you do not have to collect information about the crook you are tracking down.
Challenge round (optional):
-Find all locations and games correctly in two minutes or less
-Find all locations and games correctly without using the rest of the Wiki for help
"Gumshoe, you're in high demand this time! We have three requests for your service, and they all revolve around the same case- Carmen seems to be investing in crafting! We received a call from the Mushroom Kingdom's most skilled glass artist stating that his lucky tool set has been stolen from his workshop, including his prized possession- his 15-year-old soldering iron. Without that iron, he can't create the beautiful pieces of stained glass that are in high demand right now. Two of his clients have also reported this theft to us and requested you as the lead- Peach and Bowser! Peach's Castle has several massive stained glass installations, and she wants to keep her artisan in business. Bowser, on the other hand, is a new client in progress- he ordered a small piece for his chambers in order to test the strength of the stained glass in his territory, make sure the lava doesn't melt it. He wants to protect his investment and receive the art that he paid for. Neither of them know that the other has put in a request, and your retainer fee has already been met- so it's time to get to work, gumshoe! Find those tools and let the master get back to creating art!"
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CORRECT ANSWER
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CORRECT ANSWER
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CASE CLOSED
HIDEOUT ANSWER:
Peach Garden from Mario Superstar Baseball 
"The tools are in the bag, gumshoe- our bag, that is! We followed your instructions to the letter and found our crook waiting for Carmen to pick up the stolen tools. I can't say for sure yet whether Carmen meant to ransom the tools for an exorbitant sum or find someone to make her a glass window to adorn her evil lair, but now, it looks like she'll be stuck with window stickers until she decides to do it the proper way. The artisan is very grateful to have his tools back, and he's sent a small gift for you- a small glass piece that he was able to cobble together with the tools he had left. Peach and Bowser, however, have both sent in your reward money for returning the tools, and they have rewarded you handsomely. We've sent the money to your account- don't spend it all in one place! For now, return to HQ and get started on your case write-up, and we'll let you know when your next case comes in."
Musical Quiz
Written by: Ninja Squid (talk)
Hello there, 'Shroom readers. It's your monthly Musical Quiz!
I'll keep it brief this month, since I also have to carefully monitor Waluigi Time and Sparks's fight. Choosing animals to have around the 'Shroom office is of utmost importance, so I'm not going to allow some backstage deals or biased notions to happen while my back is turned. Wondering what I am talking about? 'Shroomfest of course! Please, join in!
Okay, shilling done. Another thing from my to-do list accomplished!
Anyway, back to topic, the goal here remains the same: Can you guess which game the following soundtracks come from?
Have fun!
 Song No.1 | File info |
| Song No.2 | File info |
| Song No.3 | File info |
| Song No.4 | File info |
| Song No.5 | File info |
| Song No.6 | File info |
| Song No.7 | File info |
| Song No.8 | File info |
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass (N64 Choco Mountain)
- Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (Break at Pi'illo Castle)
- Mario Party (Play a Mini-Game!)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Athletic Theme)
- Super Mario 3D World (Sprawling Savanna)
- Donkey Kong Bananza (2D Challenge Course #2)
- Paper Mario: Color Splash (The Golden Coliseum)
- Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (Baddies on Parade)
How did you do? Did you guess them all correctly? Regardless, thank you so much for playing Musical Quiz, and come again next month!
'Shroom Quiz
We're in March, and so is another issue of The 'Shroom and 'Shroom Quiz! Are you looking test your knowledge of Issue 227? You've come to the right place!
For those of you who haven't played before, let me explain how this all works! I'm going to ask you 12 questions about sections submitted for Issue 227. All of these questions have to deal with either "Fake News", "Fun Stuff", "Palette Swap", "Pipe Plaza", "Critic Corner" and "Strategy Wing". All features get 2 questions each.
If you're struggling, I have provided two hints below each question. The first hint is about the answer, and the second one explains where to find the answer! It's totally fine to use hints if you need them! Now that the rules have been explained...
IT'S!! 'SHROOM!! QUIZ!! TIME!!!
QUESTION #1: Mario and his new friends used this train line in the original Paper Mario. What was it?
This train line is very important to get to chapter 2 of the game.
Answer: Dry Dry Railroad
QUESTION #2: Which actor provides the current voice of Miss Piggy?
While this actor voices her, Frank Oz is welcome to return to voice Miss Piggy at any time.
Answer: Eric Jacobson
QUESTION #3: Recently there was a Direct dedicated to this highly anticipated sequel to a 2014 game involving Miis. What is the name of this upcoming game?
This game's first word means "friend" in Japanese.
Answer: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
QUESTION #4: Diddy Kong's usual sidekick role to DK was taken over by who in DK's most recent adventure?
She's a teenager with a beautiful singing voice! What's her name though?
Understand Diddy Kong's frustration by reading Diddy Kong Country by ClawgripFan9001! Oh, and it's in Palette Swap.
Answer: Pauline
QUESTION #5: This Killing Game role grants the holder the power to make chemical compounds and conjure bombs. What is the name of it?
This was a role in Awards Killing Game Odyssey, and it also prohibited the user from touching shovels in any way.
Answer: Chaos Minus, the Negative Influence (or just Chaos Minus)
QUESTION #6: Coach leads the penguins to surf in what cosmic location?
This is featured in Super Mario Galaxy, and it's a tougher version of a galaxy featured early in the game.
BigBoom1946 provides interesting information about this place in Fake News' Star Ratings!
Answer: Loopdeeswoop Galaxy
QUESTION #7: "Dearly Missed" is the longest track of which album?
This album was sung by Searows.
Answer: Death in the Business of Whaling
QUESTION #8: Galarian Cursola has one move that's much more effective than it's evolution. What is the name of it?
This move deals no damage to its target, but rather heals the user while weakening the opposing Pokémon.
You can always study by rereading the assigned text! Hooded Pitohui (talk) and Boo1268 (talk) make note of this important move in Strategy Wing's Pitohui's Pokémon Academy.
Answer: Strength Sap
QUESTION #9: Baby Waluigi was raised in what sport?
It's featured in the most recent Mario sports game! It also involves a net in the middle of the court.
Answer: Tennis
QUESTION #10: Queen Jaydes rules over which location?
This is one of two settings in chapter 7 of Super Paper Mario.
TheBlueCatMenace travels to this unexpected location in Fake News' The Sunshine Travel Guide! That's definitely orange juice...
Answer: The Underwhere
QUESTION #11: Which suspect tainted meat at a local fast food joint disguised as an employee?
This vicious villain is able to mimic the form and voice of anyone.
Evidence of this malicious mastermind can be found in Waluigi Time (talk)'s Fun Stuff section, Criminal Case Files!
Answer: Puppetmaster
QUESTION #12: Pinkie Pie has to hurry home to Sugar Cube Island for the world's most perfect-est what?
This is a delicious baked good that's usually made in batches and topped with frosting!
Take an epic adventure to my Pipe Plaza section, Pinkie Pie's Odyssey for the answer. Hopefully it won't take you ten years...
Answer: Cupcake
Awesome! You finished the quiz, but how did you do? For each question you answer, I'll give you one point. Below are ranks based on how many questions you got right:
- 10-12 points - 'Shroom Expert
- 7-9 points - 'Shroom Pro
- 4-6 points - 'Shroom Veteran
- 1-3 points - 'Shroom Novice
If you managed to answer every question correctly without using any hints, then congratulations! You are a 'Shroom Master! Obviously these titles aren't as creative as the ones made by Hooded Pitohui, but they should still suffice. But nevertheless, I hope you had lots of fun playing! April's gonna have another 'Shroom Quiz for ya!
| The 'Shroom: Issue 228 | |
|---|---|
| Staff sections | Staff Notes • The 'Shroom Spotlight • Poochy's Picks • Poll Chairperson Address • 'Shroomfest • Credits |
| Features | Fake News • Fun Stuff • Palette Swap • Pipe Plaza • Critic Corner • Strategy Wing |
