Dragon Puncher's Solo Quiz Game
It's a beautiful day at Mushroom City where I was about to play my favorite game when suddenly, Mario and Luigi came in. Mario smiled to me and said, "Dragon, I hope that you'll do great in this game and if you win, you'll receive big prizes."
"Yeah, just give it your all." Luigi added.
"Thanks, guys!" I replied with a smile, "Well, it's game time!"
"And now, from Mushroom City it's time for everyone's favorite quiz game, The Money Ladder!" The voice said as the crowd cheered, "This is the only game where big answers lead to big coins! And now, here's the host of our show, Koopa Troopa!"
Just then, Koopa appeared from the curtain as the crowd cheered. He smiled to them and said, "Hello everyone and welcome to the show. Thank you so much for being here today and what a better way to spend the next half hour by giving away 100,000 coins!"
When Koopa heard this, the crowd cheered again. Then he said, "That's right, folks. All you have to do is climb up the Money Ladder and get ten correct answers. If successful, then 100,000 coins will be yours. So far, no one has won the grand prize but today, someone could walk away with all that money!"
As Koopa heard it, the crowd cheered once again. Then he said, "So without further ado, it's time to meet today's player! He is the star of his very own Mushroom Kingdom Adventures and he loves to play with his friends and protect the fair kingdom. He is also known as the Fire Breath Punisher in the Glitz Pit and today, he'll be playing for the money. Ladies and gentlemen, here comes The Fire Breath Punisher… DRAGON PUNCHER!"
The curtain opened up when Koopa announced my name and then, a dragon appeared. Then it blew out smoke as I said, "Blazing with passion, burning with fury! The Fire Breath Punisher..."
And then, I emerge from the smoke as I said my name to the crowd, "Dragon Puncher has... ARRIVED!"
When I was done with my cry, the crowd cheered as Koopa said, "Hey there, Dragon! Welcome to the show and nice entrance you did!"
"Thank you, Koopa!" I replied to him, "It's an honor for me to be playing with you and I'm a huge fan of this show!"
"So, tell me more about yourself."
"I'm Dragon Puncher from the Bronx and I love playing with everyone. I'm known as the Fire Breath Punisher in the Glitz Pit and I'm the star of my Mushroom Kingdom Adventures!" I said to him.
"Well, I hope that everyone is looking forward to your stories and according to your profile, you said that you fight enemies. Is that true?"
"That's right. I love fighting side by side with Mario and Luigi, and I always defeat everyone with my blazing attacks!"
"I see, now if you could win 100,000 coins, what will you do?" Koopa asked me.
"I'll have my very own racetrack and hold a Mario Kart tournament and spend time with my friends." I replied to him.
"I see. Well then, are you ready to play The Money Ladder, Dragon?" Koopa asked.
"Let's do it! I love to play with you."
Koopa agreed with me and said, "Alright then, here's how the game works. The object of the game is to get ten answers that is associated with the category. For example, if the category is Mario Party 9 Minigames, then you'll have to name ten of them, like Snow Go. You'll earn coins for each correct answer as you climb up the ladder. If you give me five answers, you'll earn 5,000 coins. Get all ten, and you could walk out of this stage with 100,000 coins!"
As Koopa heard this, I was amazed when the crowd cheered. Then he said, "But be careful, because if you make a mistake along the way, then the game is over. You could stop at anytime if you think that the category is too hard. Are we clear on the rules?"
"All clear, Koopa!" I agreed.
"Very good, then! It's time to see what category you'll be playing on today. Ready to find out what it is?" Koopa asked me.
"Let's see it!" I replied with a smile.
Koopa agreed and said, "Alright then, the category for today's game is… this!"
The screen then shows a category. Koopa looked at it and said, "Mario Kart Race Tracks!"
"Wow! My favorite!" I said with a smile, "I love Mario Kart!"
"Of course you do, Dragon! Now, there are 120 race tracks in the Mario Kart franchise so for this game, I want you to name ten of them and remember, it has to be from the seven main games. Alright then. Now that everything is all set, are you ready to begin?"
"Let's do it!" I replied.
"OK, then! Dragon Puncher, it's time to climb the Money Ladder!"
With the words shouted, the crowd cheered and the game has begun.
"Alright then! Just like in Mario Kart, the green light flashed and we're off and running! The first answer will give you 250 coins. Where to first, Dragon?" Koopa said to me.
"Let's start the game off with Luigi Circuit." I replied.
Koopa agreed with me and said, "That's one of them! Luigi Circuit debuted in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. You got 250 coins. Very good start, Dragon. Alright then, your next answer is worth 500 coins so, do you want to continue?"
"Yes!" I agreed.
"Alright then, we're playing! Next track, please."
"Peach Beach!" I said to him.
"That's 500 coins for you! Well done, Dragon!" Koopa said to me, "Peach Beach is from Double Dash! Alright, that is two down and eight to go. Now, the third answer will double your score to 1,000. Keep playing?"
"Yes! Toad Circuit!"
"From Mario Kart 7! Good job! Now you're at 1,000 coins, Dragon! The next one is worth 2,500 coins and you're doing a good job so far. So, do you want to keep playing?" Koopa asked me.
"Let's continue!" I replied.
"Alright then! For 2,500 coins, where to next?"
"Baby Park!" I said to him.
"That is from Double Dash, Dragon! Now you have 2,500 coins! Well done!" Koopa said, "Now then, if you could give me one more answer, then you'll have 5,000 coins and that will put you in the safety zone. So, do you want to continue for 5,000 coins, or stay at 2,500?"
"Go for 5,000!" I said to him with a smile.
"That's a good decision! Which one will give you 5,000 coins?"
"Bowser's Castle!"
"Alright then! If Bowser's Castle is there, you'll be safe and you will have 5,000 coins. If not, the game is over and you'll lose everything. Dragon Puncher, for 5,000 coins, you are… SAFE!" Koopa said as the crowd cheered for me.
I was impressed at the ladder as I was at the halfway mark. Then Koopa said, "Well done, Dragon! Bowser's Castle debuted in Super Mario Kart and now, you are halfway to the 100,000 coins! So far, you currently have 5,000 coins. That's yours to keep no matter what happens here if you get the next answer wrong. However, if you want to go all the way, you may choose to keep playing. So, what are you going to do? Will you continue on for a chance at 100,000 coins, or take the money and run?"
"Well Koopa, I have five answers so far and I need five more to win so, let's go for more!" I replied as the crowd cheered.
"He's playing, folks!" Koopa said to the crowd, "So, let's keep climbing up The Money Ladder as we begin the second half of the game!"
Then the game continues on in the second half as Koopa said, "OK, since you've decided to continue, that means you are now playing for 7,500 coins and remember, if you make a mistake, you'll still leave with 5,000 coins no matter what happens. So, what is your next answer in this category?"
"Number six, Koopa Cape!" I said to him.
"Good job, Dragon! I do have a course in Mario Kart Wii. That's 7,500 coins, buddy! Now then, your next answer is worth 10,000 coins so, do you want to keep playing, or take the money?" Koopa asked me.
"Keep going! Number seven, Waluigi Pinball!" I replied.
Koopa agreed with me and said, "That's it, Dragon! Waluigi Pinball is from Mario Kart DS and now, you have 10,000 coins! Only three more to go and you are doing a fantastic job in this game so, do you wish to continue on for 25,000 coins or take the 10,000 and run?"
"Continuing on with number eight, Mario Circuit!" I said to Koopa.
"You got it, Dragon! Mario Circuit is another one and now, you have 25,000 coins! Just two more to go and you'll have the grand prize. Alright then, the ninth answer will double your score to 50,000 and you're smiling because you're playing, right?" Koopa asked me.
"Of course I'm playing and I'll say DK Pass!" I finished.
"Another Mario Kart DS course, another correct answer! You now have 50,000 coins! Great job, Dragon!" Koopa announced to me as the crowd cheered for me. Then he said, "That means you only need one more answer to win the game and if you do, then your score will be doubled once again to 100,000 coins."
The crowd saw it all and said, "Oooh!"
Koopa continued on and said, "However, if you give me a wrong answer, then you'll leave with 5,000 coins. Now, I'm going to ask you this important question. Do you wish to continue on and go one more, or take the money and run? Dragon Puncher, what is your decision?"
I looked at the ladder and said, "Koopa, I love Mario Kart so much and if I get this next one right, my score will be doubled."
"That's right, Dragon. You'll have 100,000 coins if you're correct and most importantly, you'll be the first person ever on this show to win the game." Koopa told me.
"But I'll go down to 5,000 coins if I'm wrong and I currently have 50,000 at the moment so, I guess one more answer is all I need to finish this amazing game and with that, I've decided that I'm going to play on!"
"You're going for 100,000 coins?" Koopa asked me.
"YES!" I agreed with him as I made my decision.
"He's playing, ladies and gentlemen!" Koopa announced to the crowd as they cheered for my decision, "For the first time ever on this show, Dragon Puncher is now playing for the grand prize, 100,000 coins!"
Then Koopa came to me and said, "Well Dragon, you have done a tremendous job so far in this game and now, you've finally made it to the 100,000 coin level. Now then, why did you decide to go for it?"
I smiled to him and said, "Because I still have one more answer to go and I had to make a big decision. So, I've decided to continue playing and now, here I am at the final stage of the game for a chance to double my money!"
Koopa agreed with me and said with a smile, "That is what I like to hear about, Dragon. Alright then, let's get down to business! You only need one more answer to win this game and you're smiling because you've been saving it the best for last, right?"
I smiled to him and said, "Of course I do have one more answer to finish this game. I've been there many times and raced with all of my friends so, here it is. Koopa, I'm pleased to announce that the tenth and final answer in this category is… RAINBOW ROAD!"
"He's going for Rainbow Road, ladies and gentlemen!" Koopa announced as Rainbow Road appears on the screen with the crowd cheering. Then he came to me and said, "Why you decided to go with Rainbow Road, Dragon?"
"Because this is where the final race of the tournament takes place before the trophies are given out so, I decided to finish it off with the final race of the Special Cup and that is why I chose this final answer." I replied to him.
Koopa agreed with me and said, "I see. Now before we do that, I have a special announcement for you. Because you made it all the way to the 100,000 coin level, you will receive a huge confetti shower and a huge round of applause if Rainbow Road is correct. OK?"
"That's OK by me." I said with a smile.
Koopa agreed with me and said, "Alright then! Now that everything is out of the way, let's get down to business! Dragon Puncher, you've done a great job so far and now, it all comes down to Rainbow Road. If that is correct, then you will win the game. If not however, then you'll leave with 5,000 coins. So, shall we reveal it right now and see what happens?"
"It would be my pleasure to do so! Koopa, show me Rainbow Road!" I replied with a smile.
Koopa agreed with me and said, "Alright then, here we go! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the moment we've all been waiting for! Will the Fire Breath Punisher become our very first big winner? We're about to find out... right now! Drum roll please!"
With the words shouted, the drum roll started to play, the lights dimmed all across the stage and the spotlight shined on us and the screen. The fate of the game now rides on Rainbow Road.
Koopa came to me and said, "Dragon Puncher, you said Rainbow Road and now, it is time for the final results! For 100,000 coins and the win, Rainbow Road is..."
As the drum roll grew louder, the crowd grew very silent. I held in my breath and waited in anticipation as the drum roll continues on, hoping for a win. All I have to do now is watch the screen and wait for the final decision.
And then, the drum roll finished with a bang, signaling the final announcement. We both watched the screen and then...
And then...
The answer turned green. Rainbow Road is correct.
Koopa looked at it and decided to give me the official announcement right away. He came to me and said the one word that will give me the win...
"RIGHT!"
With the word shouted, I fell down on the floor in happiness as the crowd made its biggest cheer for me very loudly with confetti falling on the stage. Then I ran to Koopa and gave him a big hug as the crowd chanted my name for my victory: "DRAGON, DRAGON, DRAGON!"
When I was done with the hug, I jumped for joy as the cheering continued on. With that, I have officially won the game.
Koopa came to me and raised my hand as the cheering continued on. Then he said, "You did it, Dragon Puncher! You have officially won the game! I can't believe that you have finally done it and so, it is my pleasure to announce that you have won... 100,000 COINS! Congratulations, Dragon!"
"Thank you, Koopa!" I replied with a big smile as the crowd cheered for me, "I am so glad to be the first person ever to win this game and I felt so happy about this moment. Looks like I scored a perfect game, right?"
"That's right, Dragon! You are the first person ever on this show to name all ten items correctly and for that amazing performance, you deserve a huge round of applause for a perfect game! Let's hear it for our winner!" Koopa said as the crowd made its biggest applause for my perfect game. Then he came to me and said with a smile, "Now then, how do you know that Rainbow Road is there?"
"Well, it is the last course of the Special Cup and it first debuted in Super Mario Kart. So, I saved the answer the best for last and now, here I am at the finish line with 100,000 coins and the win!" I replied to him as the crowd cheered for me.
"That's what I like to hear about and for that, we congratulate you for a perfect game. Now then, shall we take a look at all of the other answers you could have said before we give you this check?" Koopa asked me.
"Of course!" I said with a smile, "We can't finish the show without showing the other answers so, let's see it!"
"Alright then. May we see the rest of the courses for our champion, please."
Then the screen shows the remaining answers that I missed as Koopa said, "There was Waluigi Stadium, Yoshi Falls, Neo Bowser City, Broken Pier, Shy Guy Bazaar, Music Park and many others."
"Oh! I knew I forgot those but I still won, right?" I asked him.
"That's right, Dragon! You needed ten Mario Kart tracks to win the game and now, you got all ten." Koopa replied with a smile. Then he came to me with the check and said, "Well Dragon Puncher, you did it! You have won the game and for that amazing performance that you've done today, you have finally made history on this show as our first big winner and with that, it gives me great pleasure to present to you with this check for 100,000 coins! Enjoy!"
"Thanks, Koopa!" I replied to him as I accepted the check.
"You're very welcome, buddy!" Koopa said to me as I hugged him once again with the crowd cheering. Then he said "Now then, anything you would like to say to our viewing audience before we finish the show?"
I smiled at him and replied, "Yes! I would like to close this show with my battle cry for a perfect game. So, are you ready to hear it?"
The crowd agreed as they cheer for me. Then I said, "Alright then, here I go! Lights!"
Then the lights dimmed all across the stage and the spotlight shined on me. When everything is all set, I said, "Blazing with passion, burning with fury! The Fire Breath Punisher... DRAGON PUNCHER!"
When I did my pose, more confetti fell on me as the crowd made its biggest cheer. Koopa came to me and said, "That's right, Dragon! You are the Fire Breath Punisher and with that amazing performance, we're all out of time for today! See you next time, everyone! Say good-bye, Dragon!"
"Take care, folks!" I said as I breathed fire on the stage with the crowd cheering for us.
And so, I had a great game.