able to beat the water level fairly easily thanks to the star power-up. It was a much-needed break from the intense platforming challenges we had faced earlier.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator woke up one day with an itch to play Mario.
2. They decided to blindfold themselves and have someone verbally guide them through the game.
3. They called up their friend Jacob to assist.
4. They attempted to play the original Super Mario Bros.
5. Their first attempt wasn't too bad.
6. They struggled and died multiple times in the game.
7. They eventually decided that the challenge was nearly impossible due to restarting at the beginning upon losing lives.
8. They switched to playing Super Mario Bros 3.
9. They attempted to play as Luigi but had trouble with the controls.
10. They made some progress in the game.
11. They beat the first level of Super Mario Bros 3.
12. They decided to only play up to the first castle in each game.
13. They played Super Mario World next.
14. The narrator had never played Super Mario World like a normal person before.
15. They encountered challenges in Super Mario World as well.
16. They struggled with blindfolded gameplay, especially tight and timed jumps.
17. Their communication and teamwork improved with time.
18. They implemented rules to improve communication, such as "when I say go."
19. They encountered a particularly challenging level.
20. They spent a long time on this level, struggling with precise jumps.
21. They eventually conquered the level after numerous attempts.
22. They took a break, had pizza, and resumed playing.
23. They encountered a water level with platforms, fish, and spike balls.
24. They found a star power-up and completed the level.
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