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Nintendo Theme Packet
Questions by Mike Bentley
mike000@umd.edu
Attention Quizbowl Degenerates: All of these questions deal with subjects relating to Nintendo. Note
that they don’t all have to be Nintendo produced-games, they can also talk about games that appeared
on Nintendo systems.
These questions were written for the 100th episode party for the GoNintendo podcast
(http://www.gonintendo.com), so they were written for an audience with a pretty strong knowledge of
Nintendo. I also wanted to vary the format a bit, so I tried my hand at making a Questions Unlimited
style packet that didn’t suck.
-Mike
Round 1: Tossups
Here are 15 tossups. There are no bonuses in this round.
1) This character once dropped two of his three Music Keys and lost the other when he was
beaten in Truffle Tower. His second appearance saw him taking the Mischief Star Stamp and
forcing the other characters to come to his namesake island to challenge him and win it back via
a board game. As an unlockable character, he was associated with the Gold Mantis kart in Mario Kart:
DS, and was also the namesake of a pinball stage in that game. First appearing in the N64 version of
Mario Tennis and later showing up in other Mario sports and party games, FTP, name this evil sidekick
of Wario.
ANSWER: Waluigi
2) Argonaut Games developed both it and the first game released using it, and canceled
games set to use it included Elite and Comanche. Because cartridges with it contained extra
contacts, certain Game Genies were not compatible with those games. Its second incarnation
expanded the clock speed of its RISC processor to 21 megahertz and games that made use of that
second version included Doom and Yoshi’s Island. FTP, identify this chip that powered 3D SNES titles
like Stunt Racer and Star Fox.
ANSWER: Super FX Chip
3) You battle him in the obscenely difficult Rivals bonus mission, and he is first encountered
when he mistakes you for an evil clone. His lesser power in the first American sequel in
which he appears gives his air units additional firepower, although in each game his navy has been
weak. Known for his strong air force and ability to move every unit but infantry units twice per turn,
FTP, which Green Earth CO “soars above you” with his deadly Lightening Strike CO Power in the
Advance Wars series?
ANSWER: Eagle
4) An expansion pack to this game imprisoned the title character in a dream world and
involved a lot of "tinkling" of hearts on children. Due to a deal between Nintendo and Atlus,
Cubivore was localized for North America instead of this game.
The title character's size
changes based on the feelings of the villagers of Barudo Island, and that character was named the Love
Giant in a Smash Brothers trophy. Released in Japan and Europe but not the United States, FTP,
identify this game about a god-like yellow creature originally bundled with the ill fated 64DD.
ANSWER: Doshin The Giant
5) One of the tracks in this game, Diamond City, contained a cameo featuring E. Gadd, and
the planned sequel to this game will include Mametchi, the main character in the Tamagotchi
series. The original featured items like the Thunder Stick which could be used for close-combat, and
the Blooper-like Cream Pie item. A camera is used to take pictures of racers’ faces in this game, a
game that also features Namco characters like Blinky and Pac Man. Released on the Triforce arcade
board along with F-Zero AX, FTP, identify this arcade version of a popular Nintendo racing series.
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ANSWER: Mario Kart Arcade GP
6) This Clio award winner and Cornell alumnus had stints with Proctor & Gamble and Pizza
Hut early in his career, being the man responsible for the introduction of the Bigfoot Pizza.
He replaced Tatsumi Kimishima in his current position, which he attained after a successful stint as
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Like Shiggy, he has appeared on shirts in the style of
Che Guevara. FTP, identify this current president of Nintendo of America who is about kickin’ ass and
takin’ names.
ANSWER: Reginald “Reggie” Fils-Aime (accept either answer)
7) In Wave Race 64, it earns you at least 1400 points and can be performed in two directions
by inverting the way the control stick is moved. In another game, both the Blue Marine and
the Landmaster are able to do it. The character who instructs you as to how to perform this
maneuver also says things like "You're becoming more like your father" and "it's quiet... too quiet", and
it can most famously be done in an Arwing. FTP, Peppy tells you to press Z or R twice to do this
maneuver from Starfox 64, now a popular Internet meme.
ANSWER: Barrel Roll
8) His deceased wife appears as a ghost in a GBA game controlled mainly with the L and R
buttons, and in a remake he owns a racing ostrich named Expresso II. He operates a dojo in
one game, while in an earlier game this husband of Wrinkly serves as the curator of a museum
on Crocodile Island. He awards players a copy of Jetpac when they give him fifteen Banana Medals in
the N64 game in which he appears in. FTP, name this cantankerous, cane carrying former Paulicapturer in the Donkey Kong Country series.
ANSWER: Cranky Kong
9) The side of it that was most often used contained twelve buttons, with Player 1's being
blue and Player 2's being red. Super Team Games made use of its otherwise rarely used
reverse side containing only eight buttons, and the game most associated with this
accessory contained characters named Horse and Cheetah and had events like the Triple Jump
and the 100 Meter Dash. Coming withNES's that also included World Class Track Meet, FTP, name this
accessory that players laid out on the floor to use their feet to run.
ANSWER: Power Pad (also accept Family Fun Fitness and Family Trainer)
10) His hair color was changed to blond in the Super Nintendo game in which he appeared,
and his only 3D appearance came in an EA published game released in 2005 subtitled Round
2. He can often be heard saying things like “I can’t win” and “he has hurt me” to Doc Louis, whose
magical healing powers can be summoned once per battle by pressing select, and in the original he can
be seen jogging past the Statue of Liberty during cut scenes. Pitted against foes like Don Flamenco,
Great Tiger, Bald Bull and, most notably, Mike Tyson, FTP, identify this protagonist of the Punch-Out
series.
ANSWER: Little Mac
11) The TurboGrafx had one, and Sega's one for the Genesis permitted blood in games like
Techno Cop but did not allow for profanity or nudity. In Europe the most famous one is
circular rather than elliptical and also contains the word "original" on it. From 1985 to 1988 the
most famous North American one had a black background which was later changed to white with gold
spikes and gold text. Created by Nintendo as a response to the videogame crash of 1983, FTP, identify
this stamp of approval placed on all officially licensed early games on Nintendo systems.
ANSWER: Nintendo Seal of Quality
12) In one game, it has been confiscated by a Skeleton Knight who must be defeated three
times before you can attain it. In another game, it is necessary to employ it to get through
the village in Ikana Canyon and can be found in the Pirate's Fortress. It was used to defeat Arrghus
to get the second crystal in the Swamp Palace in the game in which it could first be acquired. First
appearing in A Link To The Past, FTP, identify this relative of the Clawshot that allows Link to grab
faraway objects.
ANSWER: The Hookshot
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13) This game was packed into copies of R: Racing Revolution and I-Ninja. Enemies
controlled by the computer in this game only function when touched by human players, a
process which turns them from gray to being colored. Enemies can increase their sight range
by consuming fruit, and if they capture the main character the two players are instructed to switch
controllers. Partially designed by Miyamoto, FTP, identify this competitive update of a classic arcade
game where three players command ghosts on a television screen while one player moves the title
yellow character around on the GBA.
ANSWER: Pacman Vs.
14) Jimmy Zoppi has provided his voice since the first episode he appeared in, and in the
15th "Chronicles" episode he is researching fossils and leaves his discovery in the care of
Crystal. His older sister is known as either May or Daisy, and in certain games that sister
provides free grooming from 3-4 PM and also gives you a town map. His only confirmed losses in
the anime come at the hands of Giovanni, at the Silver Conference, and to a trainer at Indigo Plateau.
Currently possessing an Umbreon, Electivire and Dodrio, FTP, name this rival of Ash in Pokémon Red
and Blue.
ANSWER: Gary Oak (also accept Blue)
15) Daigasso! Band Brothers contained the music from this game as the 6th part of its
Famicom Medley, and it was programmed as a "warm up" by Kazuaki Morita before he went
on to be the chief programmer for Super Mario Bros. Enemies in this game include Nitpickers
and Topis, the latter of which were seals in the Japanese version. The bonus stages in this game gave
the two players a chance to take back their fruit from the condor that they had been chasing. Also
including eggplant and yetis, FTP, identify this early NES game starring Popo and Nana of Smash Bros.
Melee fame.
ANSWER: Ice Climber
Round 2: Tossup / Bonus Round
Standard tossup / bonus Quizbowl fare. The idea is to end when all of the 7 bonuses have
been read, or if you run out of tossups.
1) The vehicles in this series were changed to motorcycles in the Hyper Bike game released
for the N64. The SNES sequel slowed the speed down and added a damage bar, while the
original contained only four cars, the Weasel, Razor, Sidewinder and Cannibal. The
soundtrack for the original game was redone in heavy metal style by MegaDriver, songs that were
originally remixes of tracks from the Lotus series. Remade into the "Rally" series on the GBA, FTP,
name this early racing game by Kecmo whose title indicates the highest position of a car with manual
transmission.
ANSWER: Top Gear
2) In StarTropics, Hook asks you if you are this character. He made a cameo as a lost NPC in
Dragon Warrior, and in his first appearance gave out tips on The Legend of Zelda. He starred
in a "Funky Bowling" game for the Virtual Boy and was also named Lark in Pilotwings. The
namesake of a popular NES emulator and a series of early videogame awards, FTP, identify this
character who appeared alongside Nintendo Fan Club president Howard Phillips in a comic strip in early
issues of Nintendo Power.
ANSWER: Nester
3) To beat the silver medal challenge in the firing range mode for this weapon it is necessary
to hit targets facing away from you. This weapon can hold four clips of 50 SMG rounds each
and has a 2X zoom ability, and some good spots to use the secondary fire mode of this
Carrington Institute weapon include the bridge over the courtyard in the Villa. FTP, identify this weapon
from Perfect Dark whose secondary fire mode allows it to be set up as a sentry, a weapon meant to
resemble a portable computer.
ANSWER: Laptop Gun
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4) This one year old is deactivated after he wins the tournament he was entered in, being put
in a museum to be viewed by human slaves. His moves in the original game included Reflect
and Cyberdash, and one of his Danger Moves turned his head into a turret that fires at the
enemy. Canonically destroyed by Jago, he was rebuilt in the "Gold" sequel by Ultratech and retained
his Eyelaser ability. FTP, identify this cyborg and underboss from the Killer Instinct series.
ANSWER: Fulgore
5) The food division owned by this company sold instant rice and at one point it ran a taxi
company. Their employee Gunpei Yamuchi came up with the popular Ultrahand toy capable
of grabbing objects at a distance. More notably, they released a computerized version of
Othello in 1978 and infamously produced the arcade flop, Radar Scope in 1980. FTP, identify this
videogame company responsible for publishing arcade games like Sheriff, Arm Wrestling and Popeye
and console games like Rad Racer, Mach Rider, Mother, and Super Mario Brothers.
ANSWER: Nintendo
6) In a GBA game starring one of these creatures, the protagonist's family is kidnapped by
the Tails Brigade. Ones known as Metaly are really hard to kill, while knights sometimes use
these as a mount. In one game, their capital is Boingburg and they face an invasion from
Plob, a mafia made up of platypuses. That DS game also starred Rocket, one of these creatures, and
was released last year as part of the Heroes line. FTP, identify these blue Hershey's Kiss like enemies
that have become the mascot of the Dragon Quest series.
ANSWER: Slime
7) It used a 33 character long password to save player progress and at one point Atari tester
Armen Casarjian obtained this game's expired trademark and was working on a sequel.
Enemies in this game included the Internationals who are led by Ivan, and the Dragons, guys
who love to throw rocks at you. Atlus's GBA remake of this game drew flak for not including the
popular two player mode of the original, which gave players the ability to play as either Ryan or Alex.
FTP, identify this NES beat 'em up where you battled The Generic Dudes and Frat Boys while rescuing
Cyndi.
ANSWER: River City Ransom
8) Each of this game's seven chapters start with the word "one", such as One Nasty Invasion
where you have to keep Spydorz busy for 30 seconds. This game's upcoming DS sequel, Park
Patrol, moves the setting outdoors and sees the title character watering flowers and driving
vehicles. In the original, the main character is given to Jenny Sanderson as a birthday gift by her
father and interacts with toys like Drake Redcrest. FTP, identify this Gamecube game starring a small,
battery-powered robot doing chores around the house.
ANSWER: Chibi-Robo
9) It was used to guide Wanda in the Japanese only Mario and Wario game, while King
Arthur's World was one of the few third party games to use it. One was released for the N64
with intention of using it for certain 64DD games subtitled Game Maker and Video Jockey
Maker. The game in which it came packed in with included example songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little
Star and the mini-game "Gnat Attack". Often used in SNES games ported from the PC like Civilization,
Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, FTP, identify this two-buttoned accessory that came packed in with Mario
Paint.
ANSWER: SNES Mouse
10) Copies of this game's sequel with a red sash on the cover were distributed with a miniDVD in Wal-Mart stores and that sequel contained unlockable characters like Titanium
Vasquez, Crystal Hayami and Mimi Le Moose. The original game's soundtrack, composed by
Kenta Nagata, contained songs instructing you to "get down" and to "work your body", and
courses included Deadly Falls, Dragon Cave and the Half Pipe. Featuring characters like Ricky
Winterborn dressed in Tommy Hillfigger clothes, FTP, identify this numerical snowboarding game for the
N64.
ANSWER: 1080° Snowboarding
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11) In the arcade version of this game, the WIDB-TV studio can be seen at half time and you
could also get behind another player and pull their pants down. Playable characters include
Reggie, the All American, and Blade, the crowd pleaser. Obstacles that players face include
trash thrown by the crowd and refs that stick their foot out to trip you. Featuring punching and
backboard breaking slam dunks, FTP, identify this NES basketball game seen as a precursor to NBA
Jam, developed by Rare.
ANSWER: Arch Rivals
12) This level is unlocked when you earn either silver or gold in all of the levels in Jumble
Hopper, and the fourth test here requires you to find a gas station to refuel. Going inside of
a building lets you warp from one end of it to another, and the credits are set here during
either sunny, evening, or starry night time frames depending on your scores. Test 3 in the
Hanglider here requires you to take pictures of a space shuttle, while you can also find Mount Rushmore
with Mario or Wario on it in this locale. FTP, identify this miniature replica of the United States, a level
in Pilotwings 64.
ANSWER: Little States
13) The new channel that it adds to the dashboard allows you to compare your stats against
your friends and family. In one of the games, players must be careful to avoid shoes being
thrown at them, while in another players attempt to guide a ball down a small hole. It is
capable of measuring your center of gravity, and also calculates your body mass index, although it does
not display your weight. Making use of the Wii Balance Board, FTP, identify this game announced by
Miyamoto at Nintendo's E3 press conference this year.
ANSWER: Wii Fit
1) Impress me and give yourself a headache by identifying some of these Virtual Boy games, FTPE.
[10] Essentially a remake of Mario Bros., it changes things up a bit by letting you kick Koopa shells.
ANSWER: Mario Clash
[10] Probably the system's best game, the title character is able to pick up a Dragon Hat which gives
him a flamethrower to use against enemies. Naturally, there is treasure stealing involved.
ANSWER: Virtual Boy Wario Land (also accept Wario Cruise)
[10] A version of this series was scheduled to appear on the system before it was canceled. This
Team17 game probably would have contained items like Banana Bombs, Sheep, and Bazookas.
ANSWER: Worms
2) Identify some of these unreleased and canceled games, FTPE.
[10] The Japanese version of this sequel was essentially complete before it was canceled due to the
impending release of the N64. It featured a return to the Lylat System and dog fights against Wolf
O'Donnell and his team.
ANSWER: Star Fox 2
[10] The Gamecube version of this Blizzard game was canceled due the system's lack of multiplayer.
Later the PS2 and Xbox versions would be canceled, leaving main character Nova high and dry.
ANSWER: Starcraft: Ghost
[10] Slated to be released for the CD-i, this direct sequel to Super Mario World was ultimately canceled
due to limitations of the CD-i and the system's failure in general.
ANSWER: Super Mario's Wacky Worlds
3) Name the game from clues, on a 30-20-10 basis. These clues will all be on the same game, and will
get progressively easier and worth less each time you unsuccessfully answer the question.
[30] Beating this game with all four characters unlocks the Jump Game. Other unlockables include the
tropic and zebra line.
[20] An evil witch named Drawcia is the main enemy in this game where you can also play as Waddle
Dee and King Dedede.
[10] The pink hero of this early HAL Laboratory DS game has lost his limbs. As a result, he can only
move on an iridescent path made by a "magical paintbrush".
ANSWER: Kirby: Canvas Curse
4) Identify the following about some bug Pokemon, FTSNP.
[5, 5] Two answers required: Both available early on in Red and Blue, one eventually evolves into a
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Butterfree while the other eventually evolves into a Beedrill.
ANSWER: Caterpie and Weedle
[10] Introduced in Diamond and Pearl, it stands upright, is red in color, and has the swarm ability.
Appropriately, some of its extremities resemble the bows of a violin.
ANSWER: Kricketune
[10] Catchable only in the Safari Zone in Red and Blue, this brown bug Pokemon has two spiked horns
and teeth perpendicular to its eyes. Ash defeats one with a Metapod in the anime.
ANSWER: Pinsir
5) It seems like almost every year a new Harvest Moon game is released. Identify some of them.
You'll get 5 points for one, 10 for two, 20 for three, or 30 for all four correct.
[A] Mistakenly called "Harvest Moon Heroes", this upcoming Wii game unsurprisingly will map farming
tasks to waggle.
ANSWER: Harvest Moon: Tree of Peace
[B] Pretty much Harvest Moon meets Animal Crossing, this Gamecube game introduced a rival who
competed to save the Harvest Goddess. Like Animal Crossing, it also had fishing.
ANSWER: Harvest Moon: Magical Melody
[C] A sequel to this GBA game would find more of the title people. It can connect to both A Wonderful
Life and Harvest Moon DS to unlock an assortment of extras.
ANSWER: Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
[D] The first Harvest Moon game in 3D, it featured girls to date like Maria and Karen.
ANSWER: Harvest Moon 64
6) Identify some of these characters from fighting games that have appeared on Nintendo systems,
FTPE.
[10] Growing up in the rain forests of Brazil after a plane he was flying on crashed when he was an
infant, this Street Fighter II's character is recognized by his mother mother by the anklets he wears.
ANSWER: Blanka (prompt on "Jimmy")
[10] Introduced in Soul Calibur II, she is the younger sister of Sophitia from Soul Edge. She uses the
Omega Sword with the Nemea Shield and hails from Greece.
ANSWER: Cassandra Alexander
[10] You could play as characters like Titanic Tim, El Stingray or Biff Slamkovich in this Capcom pro
wrestling game for the SNES.
ANSWER: Saturday Night Slam Masters
7) Name some of these platformers, FTPE.
[10] The two main characters of this series used weapons like boomerangs, bones, and wheels to kill
Dinosaurs in this SNES platformer.
ANSWER: Joe & Mac
[10] The main character's cane was used as a weapon and a pogo stick in this NES platformer also
starring Magica De Spell as an enemy.
ANSWER: Ducktales
[10] The protagonist's red shield was used heavily in this game, often when fighting the five Indora
Gods.
ANSWER: Rygar
Round 3: Lightning Round
In this round, each team will have a chance to individually answer 10 short questions in 60
seconds. You can choose from four categories.
The categories are:
Handheld Games
Third Party Games
Accessories
Mystery
Handhelds Round:
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Answer these questions relating to games that have appeared on Nintendo Handheld systems. Each
correct answer is worth 10 points, and the 60 second clock will begin after I finish reading the first
question.
1) Created by Toshio Iwai, this "music video" game for the DS was released only through the Nintendo
World Store and online retailers.
ANSWER: Electroplankton
2) The Elite Forces entry in this series was released for the Gameboy Color. It lacked the Hitler
references of the Japanese only first game in this grappling-intensive series.
ANSWER: Bionic Commando
3) Taking place in Castle Oblivion, this GBA action RPG bridged the gap between its PS2 predecessor
and successor. It sees Sora revisiting most of the places he had been in the first game.
ANSWER: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
4) "The Sun Is In Your Hands" in this Hideo Kojima game for the GBA that included a solar panel
requiring you to play in direct sunlight to do well in the game.
ANSWER: Boktai (also accept Bokura no Taiyō)
5) While at the Soviet Academy of Sciences, this Russian computer engineer created Tetris, a game
that became synonymous with the original Gameboy.
ANSWER: Alexey Pajitnov
6) The spiritual successor to a 1994 remake, this Nintendo puzzle game featured the main character
looking for a key to escape each level and also contained miniature toy versions of the title plumber.
ANSWER: Mario vs. Donkey Kong
7) This cult GBA hit by Hudson Soft had you playing as Joe Osugi, a cop who had the ability to fire
throwing stars and stealthily kill bad guys with a sword.
ANSWER: Ninja Five-O
8) Released in late 2002, this accessory by Triton Labs required you to disassemble your Gameboy
Advance and solder some wires to install a front light. Mine got hair in it.
ANSWER: Afterburner
9) The star of the 1980 game, Ball, he possesses juggling skills and is typically colored all black with a
gray outline. His level in another game is FlatZone.
ANSWER: Mr. Game & Watch
10) Allegedly a tool used by child predators, this built in DS communication tool allows people to locally
exchange messages and pictures.
ANSWER: Pictochat
Third Parties Round:
All of these questions relate to games developed by companies other than Nintendo for Nintendo
systems. Each correct answer is worth 10 points, and the 60 second clock will begin after I finish
reading the first question.
1) Known as Area 88 in Japan, this Capcom SNES shooter had you playing as Shin, Mickey or Greg.
ANSWER: U.N. Squadron
2) The first online Dreamcast game, this Sega party game featuring cats and mice was ported to the
GBA for that system's launch.
ANSWER: ChuChu Rocket!
3) Created by Yasumi Matsuno, this SNES strategy game published by Enix and later Atlus was
subtitled, March of the Black Queen.
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ANSWER: Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen
4) Containing an impressive play book of two running plays and two passing plays, this NES football
game nevertheless was notable for its early use of licensed players.
ANSWER: Tecmo Bowl
5) Designed for deforestation work, this Robot Master from the original Megaman game was weak to
the Super Arm and Mega Blaster.
ANSWER: Cut Man
6) The four characters in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles were searching for the crystals to rescue
them from this poisonous gas enveloping the world.
ANSWER: Miasma
7) Although he also battles demons and aliens, this Acclaim character is probably best known for
hunting Dinosaurs in the Lost Land in several N64 games.
ANSWER: Turok
8) This mainstay of the Contra series fires multiple red bullets at 45 degree angles, making it useful for
both close range and faraway targets.
ANSWER: Spread Gun
9) Appearing in sequels subtitled The Dark Sword of Chaos and The Ancient Ship of Doom, this Team
Ninja main character's first game was Ninja Gaiden.
ANSWER: Ryu Hayabusa (accept either answer)
10) Master Higgins was the skateboarding hero of this tropical Hudson series that debuted on the NES.
ANSWER: Hudson's Adventure Island
Accessories Round:
All of these questions will be relate to accessories, peripherals and add-ons that have been used for
Nintendo systems. Each correct answer is worth 10 points, and the 60 second clock will begin after I
finish reading the first question.
1) You probably didn't use this orange and gray gun in The Adventures of Bayou Billy, but you could
have.
ANSWER: NES Zapper
2) Compatible with the Super Scope, this Nintendo on-rails shooter featured the Koopa kids as bosses
to each level.
ANSWER: Yoshi's Safari
3) Full name required: Also known as the Famicom Robot, this stacking robot was compatible with only
two games: Gyromite and Stack-Up.
ANSWER: Robotic Operating Buddy (prompt on "R.O.B.")
4) Consisting of a built-in microphone and two rubber barrels, this accessory can be used to play songs
like Rock Lobster, Wild Thing and All The Small Things.
ANSWER: DK Bongos
5) Much more successful than the NES Satellite, this wireless controller with 16 different channels
currently comes in light gray and platinum color schemes.
ANSWER: Wavebird
6) The controller for this Chinese only Nintendo system looks like a Dreamcast's, and modified N64
games plug into the controller's base.
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ANSWER: Nintendo iQue Player
7) Plugging into the bottom of the SNES, this satellite expansion was notable for its Zelda game, The
Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets.
ANSWER: Satellaview (also accept BS-X)
8) This robust arcade joystick for the NES contained turbo and slow motion buttons and could also be
plugged into both controller ports.
ANSWER: NES Advantage
9) This Famicom add-on that resided underneath the system allowed users to save their own levels in
the Japanese version of Excitebike and to copy data for new games at special kiosks.
ANSWER: Famicom Disc System
10) Memorably appearing in The Wizard, this NES controller was pretty accurately described as being
"so bad".
ANSWER: Power Glove
RPGs Round (the mystery round)
All of these questions will relate to role playing games found on Nintendo systems. Each correct answer
is worth 10 points, and the 60 second clock will begin after I finish reading the first question.
1) Thought to have drown at the beginning of Golden Sun, this party leader of The Lost Ages eventually
goes on to light the four light houses in the game.
ANSWER: Felix (Golden Sun)
2) Because it doesn't factor in EVs, this hard to find vitamin used to level Pokemon up by one level is
typically not used en masse by the best trainers.
ANSWER: Rare Candy
3) You play as Will, Freedan, and Shadow in this Enix RPG for the SNES where you explore real life
locations like the Great Wall of China and the Nazca Lines before going to the Tower of Babel.
ANSWER: Illusion of Gaia (also accept Illusion of Time)
4) Constructed by Belthasar, this time machine from Chrono Trigger is given the ability to fly by Dalton.
ANSWER: Epoch
5) Ryu stars in this Capcom RPG where his light dragon village faces an attack from Emperor Zog, who
holds the seven Goddess Keys.
ANSWER: Breath of Fire
6) Known as Holy Magic Century in Europe, this first RPG released for the N64 centered on Brian's
adventures in finding his father.
ANSWER: Quest 64
7) Originally appearing on the Dreamcast, this Sega RPG starring Vyse and a lot of airships was rereleased on the Gamecube.
ANSWER: Skies of Arcadia (also accept Eternal Arcadia)
8) This Final Fantasy class combines the abilities of Black and White mages, and also had some of the
combat traits of the Fighter class.
ANSWER: Red Mage
9) These are the name given to the little drones that fly over your shoulder in Phantasy Star Online.
They boost your stats and can execute photon blasts.
ANSWER: MAGs
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10) Wearing sunglasses and a spiked collar, this blue creature is the fastest sprinter in the Mushroom
Derby in Super Mario RPG.
ANSWER: Boshi
Round 4: Tossup Round
Same as the first round. 15 tossups, no bonuses.
1) They have released several Golf games, including the original Hot Shot Golfs and an
upcoming MMO, I Love Golf. This company got its start releasing RPGs such as a Genesis
game subtitled The Legacy of Great Intention. Besides developing the Shining Force series
under the name Sonic! Software Planning, they would become a pseudo-second party of Nintendo in
the late '90s and early 2000's. FTP, name studio responsible for creating the recent Mario Golf and
Tennis franchises as well as Golden Sun that shares its name with "a silly place" in Monthy Python and
the Holy Grail.
ANSWER: Camelot Software Planning (prompt on Sonic! Software Planning)
2) He has a much larger friend who wears a green jump suit and carries a boombox, and in
Mario Party Advance, he makes an appearance in the Chick Race gaddget. He attends
Diamond Elementary in the game in which he first appears, and has both a rocket powered
skateboard and a dog named Shaggy. The breaking of his Game and Watch drives one of his plots, as
does the release of the GBA SP. FTP, name this character from WarioWare whose microgames all
involve classic Nintendo games.
ANSWER: 9-Volt (from Wario Ware)
3) He owns a dog named Bulbie and is particularly fond of a certain type of carrot. He earns
a yearly salary of 100 pokos, and at one point gave a bottle cap to his son as a souvenir.
Names he has given to objects include Love Nugget, Cupid’s Grenade and Proton AA, the last of which
he gives to a battery. He has explored regions like Awakening Wood and Forest of Hope. Joined by his
incompetent assistant Louie in his second game, FTP, identify this diminutive captain of The Dolphin in
the two Pikmin games.
ANSWER: Captain Olimar
4) A bandage covered boss in this game was called Stick 'Em Up in its manual. Despite being
an NES game, it costs 600 points on the Virtual Console due to a new licensing agreement its
publisher had to negotiate. The second stage, featuring a difficult jump and the defusing of
underwater mines, was set in a dam and is known for its brutual difficulty, while stage four took place
in an air base and featured Giant Mouser as a boss. FTP, name this Konami game for the NES, the first
NES game to feature the likes of Michelangelo and Leonardo.
ANSWER: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
5) This character serves as the boss of the Giddy Sky level in Super Princess Peach, while in
Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time he is a boss again, this time making frequent clones of
himself. He was also the analog of Panel de Pon's Sanatos in Tetris Attacks. He, or a
character of his same race, was originally slated to appear as a playable character in Mario Kart 64
before he was replaced with Donkey Kong. FTP, identify this broomstick riding Magikoopa responsible
for kidnapping Baby Luigi and antagonizing the Yoshis in Yoshi’s Island.
ANSWER: Kamek (prompt on “Magikoopa”)
6) Her design may have been influenced by the Jill Britton painting, Another World, and her
name derives from the hexidecimal code for green. She runs into trouble when she forgets
the spell to recharge a particular magic item, and in a letter she asks you what you thought
of the heavens. She is a member of a race that could contact the royal family via the Dominion Rod
and her home is The City in the Sky. FTP, identify this palindromically named chicken-like creature who
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along with her severed head of a son helps you return to temples in Twilight Princess.
ANSWER: Ooccoo
7) In his third game, Wario shows up in the eighth world and finds him in his submerged
castle. His bow-wearing pink older sister also shows up in his third game, and each of his
games take place in the Sky Sea Palace. He's not Kirby, but his games are set in bright
platforming environments and he has the ability to float in the air, spin to attack enemies, and to
dash underwater. FTP, identify this literal star of a Japanese-only series of TOSE platform games for
the GBA and DS.
ANSWER: Stafy (also accept Starfy [If anyone gets this answer right, Mike Bentley will give you a
dollar the next time he sees you])
8) Actually part of a series, the game that preceded it for the Spectrum contained events like
log rolling and sumo wrestling. In one game, players are sometimes abducted by aliens,
while in another the player can pelt a seagull. Occasionally an earthquake will occur, causing an
"H" in the background to fall off a mountain, and its less successful sequel added modes like
Snowboarding and Hang Gliding. Developed by Epyx games, FTP, identify this NES game featuring
Surfing, Footbag and Flying Disc, the sequel to Summer, Winter and World Games.
ANSWER: California Games
9) In the Famicom Disc System version, the platforms in this location are pink, the enemies
gray, and a floating version of the game's boss can be seen. In that version it is also
possible to float over the castle door in this location if the flagpole is touched too high and to
advance to a version of World 4-4 without the maze. In the original game, it is accessed by standing
on a pipe in World 1-2, smashing all but the right-most block, and sliding backwards to a warp zone.
Actually corresponding to World 32 and consisting of an infinite underwater level, FTP, identify this
negatively numbered area in Super Mario Bros.
ANSWER: Minus World (prompt on "Super Mario Bros." early)
10) This game's sequel originally mentioned "International Friends" in its title and
introduced a new mode where players competed for new gold gear and decorations. Prizes
in the sequel include clocks, dolls, and family photos of the title character and flags were
added next to each item in the game. Described by an "esteemed" GameFAQs reviewer as "like
WarioWare but NOT FUN", FTP, identify this Majesco game where players perform mini-games like Chop
Up, Stew, and Make Stock while preparing dishes like Miso Soup or Minced Pork Steak.
ANSWER: Cooking Mama
11) The Flash game 3D Rally Racing uses it, as did the intro screen of Tiny Toon Adventures:
Buster Bust Loose. It was used to change the perspective of the Neon Night Riders stage in
the SNES version of Turtles in Time, and Koranot, a boss from Super Castlevania IV, was
rendered using this technique as well. Although used for the world map in Final Fantasy VI, it was
typically found in racing games. FTP, name this effect used to scale and rotate the backgrounds in
SNES games, notably used in games like F-Zero and Super Mario Kart.
ANSWER: Mode 7
12) He could originally be found in Hideout II, although in the remake that area became
known as his lair, a part of Norfair that also contained Imago. In another game he was
revived with new armor plating and heat seeking missiles, although when his wings burn off he
resorts to up-close physical attacks. The last of the native inhabitants of Zebes, he served along with
Kraid as one of the two minibosses in his first game. Perhaps named after the director of Alien, FTP,
identify this recurring dragon-like boss from the Metroid franchise.
ANSWER: Ridley (also accept "Meta" Ridley to be nice)
13) He eventually hires two helpers to work the second floor and offers up to 5 bags of
flowers a day. He has the ability to transcribe secret codes based on the name of another
player and his town, allowing for items to be swapped between two players. For every item you
buy from him, you get a raffle ticket good at a lottery at the end of the month, and he upgrades his
store when you've bought 20,000, 65,000 and 150,000 bells worth of merchandise from him. FTP,
identify this raccoon who owns a series of shops in the Animal Crossing franchise.
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ANSWER: Tom Nook (accept either answer)
14) In Japan, it encompasses games like Magic Taizen, a magician simulation, and a guide for
touring the Shigureden theme park in Kyoto. One of the first two games with this label in
North America was Magnetica, with other games including Picross DS and Planet Puzzle League. The
first one branded for the Wii entreats you to get your "Wii Degree". FTP, identify this label given to
casual friendly DS games including Nintendogs, Elite Beat Agents, and Brain Age.
ANSWER: Touch! Generations
15) Obtaining one of these characters as a treasure in Kirby Super Star gets you 120,000
points. In the third game in which they appear, they live in Dosei Danis and they help fix the
Franklin Badge which allows the player to withstand lightning attacks. They enjoy piggy
jelly and peanut cheese bars and live in homes that look like flying saucers. They have just one hair,
which contains a bow on it, although they also do have four whiskers and a giant nose. FTP, identify
this species from Earthbound named for a certain ringed planet.
ANSWER: Mr. Saturn
Extra Tossups:
1) This powerup appears on the sides of trucks in the Mushroom City and Mushroom Bridge
courses in Mario Kart: Double Dash, trucks whose license plates appropriately read "SMB3".
It is given as a reward for completing Worlds 6, 4, and 1. FTP, name this power-up that gave Mario the
ability to fly through an entire level in Super Mario Bros. 3.
ANSWER: P-Wing
2) At this location in 2000, cell phone connectivity was demonstrated, while many fans were
discouraged to not find the Gamecube displayed that year. The last one of these events
showed a video of a realistic battle between Link and Gannon. Last held in 2001, FTP, name this
conference held in Tokyo or Kyoto that showcased only Nintendo products.
ANSWER: Space World