Can You Match The Mario Power-Up To What It Does?

When was the last time you played a Mario game? Was it 5 minutes ago, last week, over Thanksgiving... or maybe even over ten years ago? Maybe you're like me, and you only play Mario games when you're over at a nostalgic friend's house, or you happen to dig up the good old N64. Mine is somewhere in my parents' basement, probably serving as a cozy home for a bunch of spiders. Do people even still play those games on a regular basis? I'd bet there's a good number of 90s kids using emulators for the N64... you are probably among them! Either way, you'd better buckle up if it's been a while, because these are not easy questions to answer, even if you've been playing Mario Party all week.

If you think you fall into the category of a true 90s kid, then you can probably answer most, if not all of these Mario power-up questions. But don't take it lightly! There's a decent mix here of modern and classic power-ups to ensure that only a true fan can pass this quiz.

How well do you know your costume power-ups versus your flowers? How much do you remember from the 8-bit Mario classics? Did you know that only certain characters were introduced much later, and so were their corresponding power-ups?

Question 1

What does the Super Star power up do?

A Super Star (also referred to as Starman) is a powerful Item in the Mario series. In most games, they grant Mario (or any of his friends like Luigi, Toad, Peach, or even Koopa) temporary WHAT? They are found in 2D and 3D Mario games, including Super Mario Land and Super Mario Galaxy; and in the Super Smash Bros. series. These goodies are coveted and awesome. Any true Mario fan from the 90s will recognize this bad boy instantly. Do you?

Question 2

What does the Poisonous Mushroom do?

Poison Mushrooms are mushrooms similar in appearance to a Super Mushroom and a 1-Up Mushroom, except of a slightly darker shade. Touching it in any game does WHAT to the player? In some games, the Poison Mushroom looks similar to the Super Mushroom but they have the opposite effect and sometimes the Poison Mushroom will have "angry" eyes and a purple cap with a skull symbol instead of spots, such as in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. Do you remember what it does?

Question 3

What does the Tanooki Mario power up do?

The Tanooki Mario is one of the power-ups used by Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Bros. 3 on the Famicom or the Nintendo Entertainment System gaming console. This power-up is most certainly inspired from the Japanese tanuki, a raccoon dog that, according to Japanese mythology, has mischievous behavior and shapeshifting powers. Do you remember what this adorable power up is supposed to do? Here's a hint: it has nothing to do with being a raccoon dog... or does it?

Question 4

What does the Fire Flower power up do?

How much do you know your classic Mario franchise? Fire Flowers are one of the many power-ups and common power-ups obtainable in the Mario series. The Fire Flower gives what power to Mario in the franchise? This power-up has universally the same basic effect, so don't worry if you haven't played aaaall the Mario games. Other protagonists, including Toad, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Rosalina, are also able to obtain this item. The Fire Flower first appeared in Super Mario Bros.

Question 5

What do Boo Mushroom power ups do?

Boo Mushrooms are power up mushrooms that debuted in Super Mario Galaxy. It reappears in Super Mario Galaxy 2. It is only first found in the Ghostly Galaxy of Super Mario Galaxy, where Mario must use it to navigate through a large mansion. Upon using this mushroom, what happens to either Mario or Luigi? Mario can stop the effects of the mushroom by touching a source of light or touching at enemy. With this ability you can find a Luigi Easter egg.

Question 6

What does the Super Mushroom do?

The Super Mushroom is a very common power-up (it could even be the most common power-up) from the Mario series of video games. It has two eyes like most other power-ups. It's the most basic power-up in the Mario series, and is also the most popular and most seen items. They were originally going to be called Magic Mushrooms. However, they decided that this was not such a good idea for a kid-friendly game. Do you remember what this classic power up does?

Question 7

What do Ice Flower power ups do?

Ice Flowers appear in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Super Mario Galaxy, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The music for it will get faster and faster as it runs out. They're the opposite of Fire Flowers, which should give you a bit of a clue. You've got to hand it to the design team, they sure do know how to keep it all in-theme across decades worth of games. Do you remember what the Ice Flower does exactly?

Question 8

What does the Super Acorn power up do?

The Super Acorn, also known as the Acorn Mushroom is a type of power-up Mushroom found in New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U. It turns any player, except Nabbit, into what kind of character? There is also a variation of the Super Acorn with a P on it. It can only be acquired when Mario, Luigi, or one of the two Toads capture Nabbit. Then, a Toad rewards the player. How adorable... they really stay within the 'creepy and deadly urban' theme.

Question 9

What does the Statue Leaf power up do?

The Statue Leaf is an item in Super Mario 3D Land and gives Mario a modified Tanooki Suit, with the difference of a red piece of cloth wrapped around the neck. What's the added action feature to the suit? The Statue Leaf is only obtainable in the game's Special Worlds, accessible after beating Bowser at the last castle in World 8. Have you ever seen the Statue Leaf in action? It's very useful and cool! My favorite part of Mario games is the endless power ups.

Question 10

What does Bowser's Shell do in Mario Kart?

Bowser's Shell is an item in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. It is Bowser and Bowser Jr.'s special item. It is a giant spiked Koopa shell, like that of Bowser's. It cannot be hurt by any obstacle except one! If it falls off the track, then the shell automatically breaks. They just bounce back and forth against walls until it performs its effect. Any Mario Kart fan should know this one right away; if you don't know it, then I doubt you've ever played!

Question 11

What does the Rock Mushroom power up do?

Rock Mushrooms are power up items in Super Mario Galaxy 2. They transform Mario into what kind of character? The Rock Mushroom is of paramount importance in the Boulder Bowl Galaxy, so anyone who considers themselves a serious Mario fan will have encountered this power up many times! Don't you wish we had some of these awesome power ups in real life? You could really get up to some serious shenanigans with some of these. Do you remember what this power up does?

Question 12

What does the Boomerang Flower power up do?

The Boomerang Flower is an item first appearing in Super Mario 3D Land as a power up. They can be obtained from '?' Blocks as well as for defeating Boomerang Bros. They are white, and are shaped a lot like an actual boomerang, with a bright blue stripe across one end. The Boomerang Flower is useful for only a short period of time, but it's effect is priceless for certain achievements. Do you remember what it does in these Mario games?

Question 13

What does the Super Leaf power up do?

The Super Leaf isn't quite a classic power up, but it's been around for a long time. It reappears in Super Mario 3D Land and is grown on the Tail Tree, which is a tree located in front of Peach's Castle. During the events of Super Mario 3D Land, a violent storm blows off all the Super Leaves and are spread throughout the land. Bowser gives most of his minions the power of the Super Leaves so that they could have a greater chance of defeating Mario.

Question 14

What does the Blue Spiny Shell do in Mario Kart?

The Blue Spiny Shell appears in many Mario Kart games as an item from an Item Box. Its general purpose is reminiscent of a Red Shell, with one key difference! Its function varies slightly from game to game. Aside from the Mario Kart games, the Spiny Shell is a power-up in some Mario sport games. It is easily one of the most powerful items in Mario Kart due to the random nature of its appearances and the utter effectiveness of its attack.

Question 15

What does the Mega Star power up do?

Upon being touched, the Mega Star has what effect on Mario and his allies? While affected by the Mega Star, Mario can do some pretty incredible stuff, but do you remember what they are? The effects of the Mega Star end after a few seconds, however. Only few Mega Stars are found in the game, and when they do appear they're almost always in special areas designed for use of the Mega Star, not just placed randomly. That's how powerful they are!

Question 16

What does the Mega Mushroom power up do?

Mega Mushrooms are mushrooms that give what cool power to the user? They have big yellow caps with red spots, and while all other mushrooms slide along the ground, the Mega Mushrooms hop along. When the effect ends, the player who used it is awarded a prize based on how effectively they used the power up. The Mega Mushroom has the same color scheme of the original Super Mushroom from Super Mario Bros., but don't let that trip you up!

Question 17

What does the Gold Flower power up do?

The Gold Flower is a power-up that appears only in New Super Mario Bros. 2. This pretty flower has a different effect on Mario than it does on Luigi, which doesn't say much! It's similar to the other flower power ups on this list, but that's all we'll give you in regards to hints. Have you ever used this power up effectively; do you know everything that it does? It has a few different powers depending on when and how you use it.

Question 18

What does the Dash Yoshi power up do?

Dash Yoshi is one of the power ups Yoshi can utilize in Super Mario Galaxy 2. It is obtained when Yoshi eats a Dash Pepper. Dash Yoshi appears as a flaming red-orangeish in color, and runs at super-fast speed with fire trailing behind him with an alarm going off as he is dashing. It does, however, expire after a short time. It has a galaxy for it called Hightail Falls Galaxy. What extra abilities does Yoshi get when he moves that quickly?

Question 19

What does this mushroom power up do?

This very cool rainbow mushroom item debuted in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. If the player loses a specific number of lives in a level, a sprout with one of these Mushrooms will appear. Upon collecting the Mushroom, they receive an amazing effect, much like another key power up from Super Mario 3D Land and Super Mario 3D World. Have you ever scored one of these rare power ups? If you have, I doubt you'll forget its power any time soon!

Question 20

What does the Super Bell power up do?

The Super Bell is a new powerup featured in Super Mario 3D World. The Super Bell can be used by Mario, Luigi, Toad, Rosalina, Bowser, and Peach. What happens to the main characters when they use the Bell power up? Here's a sort-of hint: When Bowser uses a Super Bell, he becomes Meowser! Not really keeping things scary in the Mario world, are they? You'd think they could at least pick a scarier name for him, but that wouldn't be in-theme, I guess.

Question 21

What does the Propeller Mushroom do?

Propeller Mushrooms are power ups in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They have a cap covering two eyes. The item gives Mario or Luigi a suit when they touch them... but what does that suit give them the power to do? They are a very common item and is World 1's main item. As with all power ups if the player comes into contact with any enemy the player will lose the Propeller Mushroom. There are also Propeller Blocks, which produce the same effect!

Question 22

What does this moon power up do?

This happy-looking moon power-up is a classic element of the original Maria series. It is an item that first appears in Super Mario World. It is a yellow, waxing crescent moon that sports a smiling face. An extremely rare item, this powerful power up functions very similarly to another fan favorite, but do you remember which one? It's a seriously tempting power up; worth going out of your way to collect? But only a true Mario fan will know the answer...

Question 23

What does the Boost Star power up do?

The Boost Star is a purple Star introduced in New Super Mario Bros. U. Unlike the regular Star, the Boost Star can only be collected in Boost Mode. The Boost Star appears only if the players using the Wii Remotes steps on ten Boost Blocks that still have their symbols on them, thus filling the Star Meter. If the Star Meter on the top of the Boost Mode screen is filled, the Boost Star appears. Do you know what this power up does?

Question 24

What does the Buzzy Beetle Shell do?

The Buzzy Beetle Shell is the Buzzy Beetle equivalent of the shell worn by Koopa Troopas. Like its counterpart, after the Buzzy Beetle retracts into its shell after being stomped on, it activates for a cool effect. Do you remember what it is? In Super Mario Maker and Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, the Buzzy Beetle Shell appears as an item Mario can wear on his head. They make the classic Mario sound effects; even a non-fan would recognize.

Question 25

What does a Goomba's Shoe power up do?

A Goomba's Shoe is a large, green-colored boot with a wind-up key sticking out of the back of it. It is worn by a Shoe Goomba. It is one of the most uncommon of all the power ups in all of the Mario franchise, and made its first game appearance in Super Mario Bros. 3, with the latest appearance in Super Mario Maker. The Goomba's Shoe was originally known in English as Kuribo's Shoe, with "Kuribo" being the Japanese name of Goomba left unchanged.

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