Чемпионат Великого Марио

When I first heard about the Grand Mario Championship, I couldn’t believe it. A tournament dedicated to Super Mario games seemed like a dream come true. Players from all over the world were invited to compete in classic and modern Mario games. I knew I had to give it a try, even if I wasn’t the best player.

The championship was held online, so anyone could join. The rules were simple. There were five stages, each testing different skills of Mario. The first round was fast-paced.

Players had to complete a level in Super Mario 64 as quickly as possible. I remember practicing the night before, trying to perfect every jump and avoid every mistake. When it was my turn, my hands were shaking, but I managed to finish in a decent amount of time.

The second round was about creativity. We had to design a level in Super Mario Maker 2. This part was harder for me because I am more of a player than a creator. I made a simple course with hidden paths and a few tricky enemies. I wasn’t sure if it was good enough, but I submitted it anyway.

The third round tested teamwork. We played Super Mario 3D World in groups of four. My team and I worked together to collect green stars and defeat Bowser. Communication was difficult because we all had different play styles, but somehow we managed to get a high enough score to move on.

The fourth round was a trivia game. This surprised me, as I thought the competition was only about gameplay. The questions covered everything from Mario’s history to obscure facts about his games. One question asked about the year Super Mario 64 was released. I barely remembered it, but I guessed 1996, and I was right!

By the final stage, only a handful of players remained. It was the final challenge: a boss fight in Super Mario Odyssey. We had to defeat five bosses in a row without losing all our lives. It was intense. My heart was pounding as I fought the final boss. When I finally won, I breathed a sigh of relief.

I didn’t win the championship, but I did make it into the top ten, which was an achievement in itself. More importantly, I had fun. Competing with other Mario fans reminded me why I love these games so much.

The Great Mario Championship wasn’t just about winning. It was about celebrating everything that makes Mario special: his games, his adventures, and the community of players who grew up with him. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event. Maybe next time I’ll win it all.