YOU MAY HAVE noticed that today marks 30 years since Super Mario Bros was officially released on the NES.

It’s hard to believe it’s been that long since the title made its debut but how much do you really know about Mario and the titles he appeared in?

Only one way to find out.



Super Mario Bros was first released in Japan on 13th September 1985, but when did it arrive in the US and Europe? World of Longplays/YouTube 17th November 1985 3rd December 1986

15th May 1987 5th January 1988 Before the NES, Mario's first appearance was the arcade title Donkey Kong, but what famous character was the game originally intended for? Microsiervos/Flickr Travis Nicholson/Flickr Popeye semihundido/Flickr He-Man

Loren Javier/Flickr Mickey Mouse DieselDemon/Flickr Daffy Duck The original Super Mario Bros 2 was deemed too hard and similar to the original so another game was turned into a sequel. What was its name? Wikipedia Akumajō Densetsu Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic

Zeruda no Densetsu Hoshi no Kābī: Yume no Izumi no Monogatari In Super Mario Kart, which track was NOT part of the Special Cup? Rainbow Road Bowser Castle

Koopa Beach Donut Plains Mario may be a plumber but he has held many jobs during his lifetime. Which of these professions did he not try out? Wikipedia Doctor Ghostbuster

Tennis Umpire Carpenter In Super Mario 64, what was the first course you access called? Wikipedia World of Longplays/YouTube Bomb-omb Battlefield World of Longplays/YouTube Cool, Cool Mountain

World of Longplays/YouTube Whomp's Fortress World of Longplays/YouTube Lethal Lava Land In Super Mario Sunshine, who did Mario's doppelgänger (Shadow Mario) turn out to be? World of Longplays/YouTube Bowser Luigi

Mario's inner evil Bowser Jr. Super Mario Land 2 marked the debut of Wario. In Japanese, his name is a combination of the word 'wariu' and Mario, but what does 'wariu' mean? World of Longplays/YouTube Bad Inverse

Bizzaro Greedy Super Mario World introduced the... em, world to Yoshi, but what happens when he holds a blue shell in his mouth? Wikipedia He spits out three fireballs. He's able to fly.

He emits dust clouds Nothing Near the end of the SNES's lifespan, Nintendo teamed up with Square (now Square Enix) to create Super Mario RPG. When was it first released in Europe? Wikipedia March 9, 1996 May 13, 1996

3rd December 1997 22nd August 2008 In the Super Mario Galaxy series, which one of these powerups didn't appear in the original? Mario Wiki Bee Mushroom Mario Wiki Boo Mushroom

Mario Wiki Spring Mushroom Mario Wiki Rock Mushroom Answer all the questions to see your result! You scored out of ! Oh no! You didn't even make it past the first Goomba. This is probably a good a time to get reacquainted with the original. Share your result: Share You scored out of ! A valiant effort You make it to the end of the level. Good going. Share your result: Share You scored out of ! You did it! You made it through this quiz and you can walk away with the knowledge that you, yes you, know a fair bit about Super Mario. Well done! Share your result: Share World of Longplays/YouTube You scored out of ! Great going! You made it to Bowser's castle *and* you have a fire flower powerup. Not many people can lay claim to that. Share your result: Share

In case you’re wondering about Q3:

Akumajō Densetsu – Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse

Zeruda no Densetsu – Legend of Zelda

Hoshi no Kābī: Yume no Izumi no Monogatari – Kirby’s Adventure