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Exactly so Buddy, in fact here’s an Indi puzzle using the theme…

https://www.fifteensquared.net/2023/05/02/independent-11405-by-mog/

Congratulations will and thanks to buddy for hosting.

Thanks Buddy for the win, prizes, and explanation. Thanks too to Chris for the initial explanation.
Some of the perhaps more relatively modern Mario games were a big part of my childhood. The original Super Mario Bros turns 40 this year and to me seems like a staple retro-ish video game.
I was quite pleased when the references started falling into place.
Thanks again Buddy - it’s rare for me to win one of these.

Congratulations, wil, and thanks, buddy.

Well done Wil! Cheers Buddy.

Congratulations Will
Cheers Buddy