OFFICIAL FAIL AWARDS XVIII CEREMONY

Jacquelyn · Aug 14, 2026

Roserade · Aug 14, 2026

TURB WHERE ARE YOU TURB TURRBBBB

Jacquelyn · Aug 14, 2026

Come on Cranky, take it to the bin!

"Fail Awards? You want to talk about the real Fail Awards? It's the sad things you whippersnappers think pass for an award these days! Favorite Extra Mode? Back in my day, there was no such thing as extra modes! We just had the main game, and that's all we needed! Have you seen how long it takes these young'uns to make one game these days? Nevermind how much space they take up! It's ridiculous! Why, if I were in charge..."

On second thought, I may have picked the wrong person to outsource writing this year's Fail Awards opener to... Let's run this one back from the beginning.

"Oops". Now there's a word that's part of the universal human experience! If you've never made a flub or two (dozen), or hoped something would land that very much did not, well... I'd say teach me your ways, but I'm guessing there's no one in that category who also answered the question honestly. The good news is, you're in good company! Even the multi-billion dollar corporation with 45 years of experience now developing the world of the funny plumber man has its fair share of big goofs. So now it's once again time to poke them with a stick!

"And another thing, Favorite Game Mechanic? Why are we celebrating this overcomplicated nonsense? In my day, all you needed was to move left and right, jump, and climb ladders! It was perfect! Who ever got it in their skull it was a good idea to add more?"

Oh. He's still in the building.

"Don't even get me started on all those character awards you've got!"

You'll have to excuse him, folks. He's old.

Up next is F1. Most Unremarkable Game by Gabumon!

Lin Beifong · Aug 14, 2026

F1. Most Unremarkable Game

by Gabumon

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash	197	14.17%
2.	Mario Party: The Top 100	156	11.22%
3.	New Super Mario Bros. 2	122	8.78%
4.	Mario Party Advance	94	6.76%
5.	Mario Strikers: Battle League	91	6.55%
5.	Princess Peach: Showtime!	91	6.55%
7.	New Super Mario Bros. U	87	6.26%
8.	Yoshi's Crafted World	74	5.32%
9.	Mario Sports Superstars	73	5.25%
10.	Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	58	4.17%
11.	Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey	46	3.31%
11.	Mario Party: Star Rush	46	3.31%
13.	Paper Mario: Color Splash	45	3.24%
14.	Mario Party: Island Tour	42	3.02%
15.	Mario Golf: Super Rush	41	2.95%
16.	Mario & Luigi: Brothership	40	2.88%
17.	O. Paper Mario: Sticker Star	16	1.15%
18.	O. Mario Kart World	4	0.29%
18.	O. New Super Mario Bros. Wii	4	0.29%
18.	O. Yoshi's New Island	4	0.29%
21.	O. Mario Pinball Land	3	0.22%
21.	O. Mario Tennis Aces	3	0.22%
23.	O. Mario Party 9	2	0.14%
23.	O. Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)	2	0.14%
23.	O. Mario's Tennis (Virtual Boy)	2	0.14%
23.	O. Paper Mario: The Origami King	2	0.14%
23.	O. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door	2	0.14%
23.	O. Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition	2	0.14%
23.	O. Super Mario Bros. 3	2	0.14%
23.	O. Super Mario Bros. Wonder	2	0.14%
23.	O. Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS	2	0.14%
23.	O. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars	2	0.14%
23.	O. Super Mario Run	2	0.14%
23.	O. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book	2	0.14%
35.	O. Donkey Kong 3	1	0.07%
35.	O. Donkey Kong Country Returns	1	0.07%
35.	O. Hotel Mario	1	0.07%
35.	O. I am a teacher: Super Mario Sweater	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Kart: Super Circuit	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Party 10	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Party 4	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Party Superstars	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Strikers Charged	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Super Sluggers	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Tennis Fever	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario Tennis Open	1	0.07%
35.	O. Mario's Time Machine	1	0.07%
35.	O. New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario 3D Land	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario 64	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario All-Stars	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario Galaxy	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario Odyssey	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario Party	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario Sunshine	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Paper Mario	1	0.07%
35.	O. Super Princess Peach	1	0.07%
35.	O. WarioWare: Snapped!	1	0.07%
35.	O. Yoshi Topsy-Turvy	1	0.07%

Total votes: 1390

Up next is F3. Worst 3D Mission Concept by Waluigi Time!

Jacquelyn · Aug 14, 2026

F3. Worst 3D Mission Concept

by Waluigi Time

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Jump-Rope Challenge (SMO)	177	13.46%
2.	Beach Volleyball (SMO)	146	11.10%
3.	F.L.U.D.D.less/Cappyless missions (SMS/SMO)	118	8.97%
4.	100 Coin Stars/Shine Sprites (SM64/SMS)	111	8.44%
5.	Shopping Power Moons (SMO)	108	8.21%
6.	Star Ball galaxies (SMG/SMG2)	87	6.62%
7.	Herding Sheep (SMO)	83	6.31%
8.	Catching rabbits	76	5.78%
9.	Koopa Trace-Walking (SMO)	67	5.10%
10.	Blast the Fury Blocks (SM3DW+BF)	62	4.71%
11.	Purple Coin levels (SMG/SMG2)	60	4.56%
12.	Surfing galaxies (SMG)	52	3.95%
13.	Seed Gardening (SMO)	29	2.21%
14.	Red Coin missions (SM64/SMS)	26	1.98%
15.	Boss rematches (SMO)	25	1.90%
16.	Seekertone hide-and-seek (DKB)	23	1.75%
17.	Bound Bowl Grand Prix (SMO)	20	1.52%
18.	O. Blue Coins (SMS)	11	0.84%
19.	O. Garbage Dumps (SMG/SMG2)	9	0.68%
20.	O. Daredevil Comets (SMG/SMG2)	4	0.30%
21.	O. Archivist Toadette achievements (SMO)	3	0.23%
21.	O. Bubble galaxies (SMG)	3	0.23%
23.	O. Fluzzard gliding (SMG2)	2	0.15%
23.	O. Missions requiring caps (SM64)	2	0.15%
23.	O. Switch Stars (SM64DS)	2	0.15%
26.	O. Blooper surfing (SMS)	1	0.08%
26.	O. Blue Coin Bustle (SM3DW+BF)	1	0.08%
26.	O. Bonus Barrels (DK64)	1	0.08%
26.	O. Green Stars (SMG2)	1	0.08%
26.	O. Growtones (DKB)	1	0.08%
26.	O. Shadow Mario missions (SMS)	1	0.08%
26.	O. Sling Pods (SMG)	1	0.08%
26.	O. Taxi Flying Through (SMO)	1	0.08%
26.	O. The Chimp's challenges (SMG2)	1	0.08%

Total votes: 1315

Up next is F4. Worst Game Mechanic by TheBlueCatMenace!

TheBlueCatMenace · Aug 14, 2026

F4. Worst Game Mechanic

by TheBlueCatMenace

The Enhanced Experience Mode Showcase!

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Content requiring amiibo	200	14.25%
2.	Joystick twirling (MP)	164	11.68%
3.	Stickers/Battle Cards (PM:SS/PM:CS)	148	10.54%
4.	Must use easy mode character in 4 player mode (NSMBUDX)	135	9.62%
5.	Unlocking drivers from Kamek item (MKWorld)	131	9.33%
6.	Vehicles (MP9/MP10)	96	6.84%
7.	Gyroscope/motion controls	74	5.27%
8.	Chance minigames (MP series)	63	4.49%
9.	Routes/driving to the next course (MKWorld)	61	4.34%
10.	Camera (3D games)	49	3.49%
11.	Button mashing (MP series)	48	3.42%
12.	Battle Plugs not recharging until depleted (M&L:B)	43	3.06%
13.	Non-boss ring battles (PM:TOK)	39	2.78%
14.	Limited inventory (PM/PM:TTYD)	38	2.71%
15.	Playing as 9-Volt (WW:GIT!)	37	2.64%
16.	Boilerworks rafting (LM3)	32	2.28%
17.	Jamboree Buddies (SMPJ)	19	1.35%
18.	Rambi riding (DKB)	4	0.28%
19.	O. Certain characters locked to easy mode (SMBW)	3	0.21%
20.	O. F.L.U.D.D. (SMS)	2	0.14%
20.	O. Gacha (MKT/DMW)	2	0.14%
20.	O. Kart customization (MK series)	2	0.14%
23.	O. Assist Mode (SM series)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Boss ring battles (PM:TOK)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Bowser locked in the GamePad (MP10)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Dart Wheel (MP8)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Extra lives	1	0.07%
23.	O. Gravity (SMG/SMG2)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Limited inventory (NSMBU)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Limited item storage (SM3DW+BF)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Luigi using A button instead of B button (M&L:B)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Mirror Mode (DKCR)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Points (MK:SC)	1	0.07%
23.	O. StreetPass (SMM3DS)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Things (PM:SS/PM:CS)	1	0.07%
23.	O. Timer	1	0.07%

Total votes: 1404

Up next is F9. Worst Remake by Hint Toad!

Hint Toad · Aug 14, 2026

F9. Worst Remake

by Hint Toad

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS	255	19.72%
2.	Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition	186	14.39%
3.	Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey	150	11.60%
4.	Super Mario 3D All-Stars	137	10.60%
5.	Diddy Kong Racing DS	114	8.82%
6.	New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe	103	7.97%
7.	Luigi's Mansion 2 HD	62	4.80%
8.	Super Mario Bros. Deluxe	48	3.71%
9.	Super Mario 64 DS	45	3.48%
10.	Donkey Kong Country Returns HD	36	2.78%
11.	Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)	32	2.47%
12.	Luigi's Mansion (3DS)	28	2.17%
12.	Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions	28	2.17%
14.	Super Mario Advance	18	1.39%
15.	Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	14	1.08%
16.	Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2	12	0.93%
16.	Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3	12	0.93%
18.	O. Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)	2	0.15%
18.	O. Super Mario All-Stars	2	0.15%
18.	O. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo Switch)	2	0.15%
18.	O. Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)	2	0.15%
22.	O. All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.	1	0.08%
22.	O. Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)	1	0.08%
22.	O. Donkey Kong Land	1	0.08%
22.	O. Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3	1	0.08%
22.	O. Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park	1	0.08%

Total votes: 1293

Up next is F5. Worst Boss Battle by Hooded Pitohui!

Hooded Pitohui · Aug 14, 2026

F5. Worst Boss Battle

by Hooded Pitohui

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Mecha Maker (SMBW)	138	11.08%
2.	Wonder Bowser Jr. (SMBW)	105	8.43%
3.	Boom Boom (SMB3)	91	7.31%
4.	Bowser (PM:SS)	87	6.99%
5.	Bowser (SMB)	83	6.67%
6.	Boom Boom (SM3DL/SM3DW)	74	5.94%
6.	Polterkitty (LM3)	74	5.94%
8.	Steak (PM:CS)	65	5.22%
9.	Eely-Mouth (SMS)	56	4.50%
10.	Big Cheep Cheep (PM:SS)	54	4.34%
11.	Major Burrows (SMG)	50	4.02%
11.	Zeekeeper (M&L:DT)	50	4.02%
13.	Cloud N. Candy (YS)	48	3.86%
14.	Bowser (SMG2)	37	2.97%
15.	Bonechill (SPM)	35	2.81%
15.	Clem (LM3)	35	2.81%
17.	Gobblegut (fiery) (SMG2)	34	2.73%
18.	Purrjector Cat (PP:S!)	32	2.57%
19.	O. Bouldergeist (SMG)	4	0.32%
19.	O. Shrewd Possessor (LM:DM/LM2)	4	0.32%
19.	O. Spewart (SMO)	4	0.32%
22.	O. Castle Bowser (SMBW)	3	0.24%
22.	O. Cookatiel (SMO)	3	0.24%
22.	O. Fawful Express (M&L:BIS)	3	0.24%
22.	O. Fiery Dino Piranha (SMG)	3	0.24%
22.	O. Mechawiggler (SMO)	3	0.24%
22.	O. Phantamanta (SMS)	3	0.24%
28.	O. Birdo (SMB2)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Boom Boom (NSMBU)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Bowser Jr. (NSMB)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Elder Princess Shroob (M&L:PiT)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Huff N. Puff (PM)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Kudgel (DKC2)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Mandibug Stack (SMG)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Megaleg (SMG)	2	0.16%
28.	O. Shrowser (M&L:PiT)	2	0.16%
37.	O. Beef Cloud (M&L:DT)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Big Blooper (SPM)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Big Bully (SM64)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bombard King Bob-omb (MP9)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Boom Boom (SMR)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Boomsday Machine (SMG2)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Boss Brolder (SM3DW)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser (MPL)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser (SMS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser (YNI)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser & Bowser Jr. (NSMB)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser Crashers (SMPJ)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser Jr. (M&L:DT)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser Jr. Breakdown (MP9)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser's Highway Showdown (SM3DW)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser's Moon Wedding (SMO)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bowser/Koopa Clown Car (SMW)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Bugaboom (SMG)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Digga-Leg (SMG2)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Dumb Drum (DKC)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Earthwake (M&L:DT)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Eyerok (SM64)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Giant Bowser (M&L:DT)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Giant Depleter (M+RSoH)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Gooper Blooper (PM:SS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Grouchy Possessor (LM:DM/LM2)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Hariet (SMO)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Hermie III (M&L:SS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Kamek & Paper Kamek (M&L:PJ)	1	0.08%
37.	O. King Boo (SMS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. King K. Rool (DKB)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Kingfin (SMG)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Lord Fredrik (DKC:TF)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Ludwig von Koopa (M&L:SS+BM)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Mecha-Bowser (SMS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Mega Goomba (NSMB)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Mega Mechakoopa's Swing & Stomp (MP10)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Motley Bossblob (SM3DW)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Muckety-Muck (DKB)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Petey Piranha (SMS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Pom Pom (SM3DW)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Popple & Birdo (M&L:SS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Re-Peekabruiser (DKB)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Reznor (NSMB2)	1	0.08%
37.	O. RoboBrood (SMO)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Sandal-transforming Kamek (PM:SS)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Shadoo (SPM)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Shadow Queen (PM:TTYD)	1	0.08%
37.	O. Tower Power Pokey (PM:SS)	1	0.08%

Total votes: 1245

Up next is F7. Worst Mario Party Board by BabyLuigiOnFire!

Xiahou Ba · Aug 14, 2026

F7. Worst Mario Party Board

by BabyLuigiOnFire

Roses are red, violets are blue
Banzai Bill's Mad Mountain will destroy you

Pictured here are 14 plushified victims
Unwillingly taking part in this luck system

Hide or stay out, there are only losers
14 unfortunate signed up users

In the path of the Big Banzai Bill
The true king of this hill...

OH MY GOD THIS POETRY WRITING IS MAKING ME INSANE PLEASE SEND HELP!!!!!

HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-仲権
童顔の鎧武者

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Banzai Bill's Mad Mountain (MP:IT)	120	12.10%
2.	Wario's Battle Canyon (MP)	118	11.90%
3.	Toad Road (MP9)	85	8.57%
4.	Peach's Birthday Cake (MP)	77	7.76%
5.	Megafruit Paradise (SMP)	72	7.26%
6.	Bob-omb Factory (MP9)	71	7.16%
7.	Rocket Road (MP:IT)	63	6.35%
8.	King Boo's Haunted Hideaway (MP8)	46	4.64%
9.	Bowser's Magma Mountain (MP)	45	4.54%
10.	Kamek's Library (MPDS)	39	3.93%
11.	Goomba's Greedy Gala (MP4)	37	3.73%
11.	Mystery Land (MP2)	37	3.73%
13.	Goomba Lagoon (SMPJ)	36	3.63%
14.	Roll 'em Raceway (SMPJ)	33	3.33%
15.	Spiny Desert (MP3)	21	2.12%
16.	Shy Guy's Perplex Express (MP8)	17	1.71%
17.	Windmillville (MP7)	12	1.21%
18.	O. Toad's Midway Madness (MP4)	7	0.71%
19.	O. Bowser's Warped Orbit (MP8)	6	0.60%
20.	O. Goomba's Booty Boardwalk (MP8)	4	0.40%
21.	O. Chaos Castle (MP10)	3	0.30%
21.	O. Koopa's Seaside Soiree (MP4)	3	0.30%
21.	O. Magma Mine (MP9)	3	0.30%
21.	O. Mario's Rainbow Castle (MP)	3	0.30%
21.	O. Whomp's Domino Ruins (SMP)	3	0.30%
26.	O. Kamek's Tantalizing Tower (SMP)	2	0.20%
26.	O. Minigame Match (MP:TT100)	2	0.20%
26.	O. Mushroom Park (MP10)	2	0.20%
26.	O. Rules Land (MP2)	2	0.20%
26.	O. Space Land (MP2)	2	0.20%
31.	O. Boo's Horror Castle (MP9)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Bowser's Gnarly Party (MP4)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Bowser's Peculiar Peak/Bowser's Bizarre Volcano (MP:IT)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Castaway Bay (MP6)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Creepy Cavern (MP3)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Deep Bloober Sea (MP3)	1	0.10%
31.	O. DK's Stone Statue (MPDS)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Eternal Star (MP)	1	0.10%
31.	O. King Bob-omb's Powderkeg Mine (SMP)	1	0.10%
31.	O. King Bowser's Keep (SMPJ)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Koopa's Tycoon Town (MP8)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Luigi's Engine Room (MP)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Mario's Rainbow Castle (SMPJ)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Mega Wiggler's Tree Party (SMPJ)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Minigame Island (MP:TT100)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Pirate Land (MP2)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Pyramid Park (MP7)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Rainbow Dream (MP5)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Undersea Dream (MP5)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Woody Woods (MP3)	1	0.10%
31.	O. Yoshi's Tropical Island (MP)	1	0.10%

Total votes: 992

Up next is F6. Worst Mario Kart Course Remake by Yoshi the SSM!

October Yoshi the SSM · Aug 14, 2026

F6. Worst Mario Kart Course Remake

by Yoshi the SSM

Yoshi the SSM: "Welcome to Mario Kart Worse Remake. Today, I am showing you the top 24 worse Mario Kart Tracks remakes that were voted for earlier this year. Now, you can choose these in any order that you like. Just click on a track and it will take you to some info about that track on the second slide. Also, there is a third slide which each of them is a clue for the puzzle that you find when you click on the Logo. So, please enjoy this experience."

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	GBA Sunset Wilds (8D)	179	15.12%
2.	GCN Baby Park (DS)	150	12.67%
3.	GBA Sky Garden (8D)	96	8.11%
4.	DS Desert Hills (World)	78	6.59%
5.	N64 Choco Mountain (World)	70	5.91%
6.	Wii Coconut Mall (8D)	63	5.32%
7.	3DS Wario Shipyard/Wario's Galleon (World)	59	4.98%
8.	3DS Toad Circuit (8D)	55	4.65%
9.	SNES Choco Island 2 (DS)	50	4.22%
10.	Wii Moo Moo Meadows (World)	47	3.97%
11.	SNES Ghost Valley 2 (Wii)	44	3.72%
12.	GBA Cheese Land (8)	43	3.63%
13.	SNES Mario Circuit 3 (8D)	41	3.46%
14.	N64 Rainbow Road (8)	37	3.13%
15.	SNES Koopa Beach 2/Koopa Troopa Beach (World)	32	2.70%
16.	Wii Koopa Cape (8D)	31	2.62%
17.	GBA Shy Guy Beach (Wii)	29	2.45%
18.	N64 Toad's Turnpike (8)	24	2.03%
19.	O. N64 Wario Stadium (World)	9	0.76%
20.	O. GCN Peach Beach (World)	5	0.42%
21.	O. GCN Dino Dino Jungle (World)	3	0.25%
21.	O. N64 Banshee Boardwalk (DS)	3	0.25%
21.	O. Wii Toad's Factory (World)	3	0.25%
24.	O. DS Waluigi Pinball (8D)	2	0.17%
25.	O. 3DS Neo Bowser City/Koopa City (8)	1	0.08%
25.	O. 3DS Rainbow Road (8D)	1	0.08%
25.	O. 3DS Shy Guy Bazaar (World)	1	0.08%
25.	O. DS Airship Fortress (Tour)	1	0.08%
25.	O. DS Luigi's Mansion (7)	1	0.08%
25.	O. DS Mario Circuit (8D)	1	0.08%
25.	O. DS Peach Gardens (8D)	1	0.08%
25.	O. DS Waluigi Pinball (7)	1	0.08%
25.	O. DS Yoshi Falls (Wii)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GBA Boo Lake (8D)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GBA Bowser Castle 2 (DS)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GBA Cheep-Cheep Island (Tour)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GBA Sky Garden (DS)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GBA Yoshi Desert (Tour)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GCN DK Mountain (Tour)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GCN Dry Dry Desert (8)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GCN Mushroom Bridge (DS)	1	0.08%
25.	O. GCN Yoshi Circuit (DS)	1	0.08%
25.	O. N64 Bowser's Castle (Wii)	1	0.08%
25.	O. N64 Kalimari Desert (7)	1	0.08%
25.	O. N64 Koopa Troopa Beach (7)	1	0.08%
25.	O. N64 Moo Moo Farm (DS)	1	0.08%
25.	O. N64 Royal Raceway (8)	1	0.08%
25.	O. N64 Yoshi Valley (8)	1	0.08%
25.	O. SNES Donut Plains 3 (8D)	1	0.08%
25.	O. SNES Mario Circuit (World)	1	0.08%
25.	O. Tour Sky-High Sundae (World)	1	0.08%
25.	O. Wii Coconut Mall (7)	1	0.08%
25.	O. Wii DK Summit/DK's Snowboard Cross (8D)	1	0.08%
25.	O. Wii Rainbow Road (8D)	1	0.08%
25.	O. Wii Wario's Gold Mine (8)	1	0.08%

Total votes: 1184

Up next is F2. Worst Obstacle by Sparks!

Sparks · Aug 14, 2026

F2. Worst Obstacle

by Sparks

This video has footage from many other videos by other people. I credited each and every one I used in the description of this video. I had fun making this and I hope it gives you a good laugh!

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Wind	212	16.36%
2.	Poison Mushroom/Rotten Mushroom	182	14.04%
3.	Pursuing doppelgänger (Cosmic Clones, Rift Mario)	178	13.73%
4.	Quicksand	101	7.79%
5.	Black hole	87	6.71%
6.	Bottomless pit	76	5.86%
7.	Freezing water	71	5.48%
8.	Lava/Poison	68	5.25%
9.	Fire Bar	54	4.17%
10.	Toxic cloud	51	3.94%
11.	Mine Carts	45	3.47%
12.	Volcanic debris	37	2.85%
13.	Spike Trap	31	2.39%
14.	Skewer	24	1.85%
15.	Roto-Disc	22	1.70%
16.	Flamethrower	11	0.85%
16.	Grinder	11	0.85%
18.	Spinner	9	0.69%
19.	O. Darkness	5	0.39%
20.	O. Bramble	2	0.15%
20.	O. Lava Geyser	2	0.15%
20.	O. Sand Geyser	2	0.15%
20.	O. Slippery/icy floor	2	0.15%
24.	O. ! Block (SMM2)	1	0.08%
24.	O. Bomb	1	0.08%
24.	O. Boulder	1	0.08%
24.	O. Falling/disappearing platforms	1	0.08%
24.	O. Hidden Blocks	1	0.08%
24.	O. Invisible walls	1	0.08%
24.	O. Ledge Hammer	1	0.08%
24.	O. Magic carpet	1	0.08%
24.	O. Oil slick	1	0.08%
24.	O. Red-Blue Panel	1	0.08%
24.	O. Rift	1	0.08%
24.	O. Snake Block	1	0.08%
24.	O. Spine Coaster	1	0.08%

Total votes: 1296

Up next is F8. Worst Game Aesthetic by BBQ Turtle!

BBQ Turtle · Aug 14, 2026

F8. Worst Game Aesthetic

by BBQ Turtle

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Super Mario Bros. Special	200	14.94%
2.	Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition	147	10.98%
3.	Donkey Kong Land (series)	144	10.75%
4.	Super Mario Land	114	8.51%
5.	Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS	113	8.44%
6.	Yoshi's New Island	96	7.17%
7.	Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros.	82	6.12%
8.	New Super Mario Bros. 2	72	5.38%
9.	Yoshi Topsy-Turvy	57	4.26%
10.	Yoshi's Story	54	4.03%
11.	Paper Mario: Color Splash	46	3.44%
12.	Mario Kart Wii	44	3.29%
13.	Super Mario Bros. Wonder	34	2.54%
14.	Super Paper Mario	29	2.17%
14.	Yoshi's Island DS	29	2.17%
16.	O. Mario Party 8	8	0.60%
17.	O. Hotel Mario	7	0.52%
18.	O. Paper Mario: Sticker Star	6	0.45%
19.	O. Mario is Missing!	4	0.30%
20.	O. Super Mario Odyssey	3	0.22%
20.	O. Yoshi's Crafted World	3	0.22%
22.	O. Donkey Kong Bananza	2	0.15%
22.	O. Mario & Luigi: Brothership	2	0.15%
22.	O. Mario Teaches Typing	2	0.15%
22.	O. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars	2	0.15%
22.	O. Mario's Tennis (Virtual Boy)	2	0.15%
22.	O. New Super Mario Bros. Wii	2	0.15%
22.	O. Paper Mario: The Origami King	2	0.15%
29.	O. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo 3DS)	1	0.07%
29.	O. Crazy Kong	1	0.07%
29.	O. DK: Jungle Climber	1	0.07%
29.	O. Donkey Kong (DOS)	1	0.07%
29.	O. Donkey Kong Country	1	0.07%
29.	O. Donkey Kong Country Returns	1	0.07%
29.	O. Donkey Kong Jr. Math	1	0.07%
29.	O. Donkey Konga	1	0.07%
29.	O. Luigi's Mansion	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Clash	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Golf: Super Rush	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Kart World	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Kart: Super Circuit	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Party 4	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Strikers Charged	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Teaches Typing 2	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash	1	0.07%
29.	O. Mario vs. Donkey Kong	1	0.07%
29.	O. New Super Mario Bros. U	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario 3D World	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario 64	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario All-Stars	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario Kart	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario Maker	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario Party	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario Strikers	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario World	1	0.07%
29.	O. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island	1	0.07%

Total votes: 1339

Up next is F10. Most Embarrassing Nintendo Moment by TPG!

TPG · Aug 14, 2026

F10. Most Embarrassing Nintendo Moment

by TPG

#	Nominee	Votes	Percentage
1.	Denying the existence of Joy-Con Drift for years	274	19.13%
2.	Veteran voice actors only finding out their characters were recast by the release of a new game	223	15.57%
3.	Wii U era advertising	174	12.15%
4.	Wiggler Wednesday	125	8.73%
5.	Repeatedly using free updates to justify releasing lackluster games	94	6.56%
6.	Consistently poor online performance on Nintendo systems	84	5.87%
7.	Publishing a Bowser's Inside Story remake for a system which could still play the original	82	5.73%
8.	Requiring Virtual Boy peripheral on Nintendo Switch Online	78	5.45%
9.	Overly wordy Nintendo Switch 2 Edition names	63	4.40%
10.	E3 2008 (Wii Music presentation)	61	4.26%
11.	Inability to share courses online in Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS	48	3.35%
12.	Poor support for the 64DD	32	2.23%
13.	Accidentally leaking Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza pre-release	26	1.82%
14.	Leaking all of Paper Mario: Color Splash on the eShop	25	1.75%
15.	O. June 2026 Nintendo Direct (thumb wrestling)	11	0.77%
16.	O. Partnering with Philips over Sony	5	0.35%
17.	O. Lack of original Paper Mario content in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	3	0.21%
17.	O. Resisting a switch to standard CDs/DVDs in the N64/GCN era	3	0.21%
17.	O. Selling game-key cards requiring the full game to be downloaded first	3	0.21%
20.	O. Limited-time releases	2	0.14%
20.	O. Penalties widely percieved as excessive	2	0.14%
22.	O. "Still the Big One" SMW2:YI commercial	1	0.07%
22.	O. Accidentally leaking upcoming Booster Course Pass waves in game data	1	0.07%
22.	O. Announcing Fox McCloud's inclusion in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie a week before release	1	0.07%
22.	O. E3 2015 lineup (Federation Force, amiibo Festival, Ultra Smash, etc.)	1	0.07%
22.	O. Failure to curate the Nintendo eShop	1	0.07%
22.	O. Featuring Milli Vanilli in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3	1	0.07%
22.	O. Inclusion of offensive term in Mario Party 8 British English localization	1	0.07%
22.	O. Ko Takeuchi Rhythm Heaven/WarioWare female characters sharing facial designs	1	0.07%
22.	O. Miscrediting of voice actors	1	0.07%
22.	O. Overuse of "New" in titles of games	1	0.07%
22.	O. Play Nintendo YouTube channel kid-led gameplay video advertisements	1	0.07%
22.	O. Revealing the Nintendo Switch 2 price outside of its initial presentation	1	0.07%
22.	O. SNES-era advertising	1	0.07%
22.	O. The Nintendo Creators Program	1	0.07%

Total votes: 1432

Up next are the Fail Bonus Stars!

Lakituthequick · Aug 14, 2026

Fail Bonus Stars

by Hooded Pitohui, Camwoodstock, & Lakituthequick

	Don't put those pointer fingers down yet! There's more to mock! We've brought Bonus Stars for some of the night's most notable losers!

	These recipients prove that failure is an option.

	Right you are! Although these Stars show that something doesn't have to be poorly-made to fall flat on its face!

	First in failure, we have…

	Yikes! It's any entertainer's worst nightmare! Here we have the Crowd Goes Mild Star! Horrifying!

	This Star commemorates an addition to the Awards that utterly failed to make any kind of splash, prompting the 2026 committee to remove almost all of the nominees related to it!

	That's across Mario and Fail. It's not loathed by the voters. They just didn't care about it.

	And what was met by such a resounding collective "meh"? It's none other than…

	Mario & Luigi: Brothership! Of its nine nominees across seven categories in 2025, only two managed to avoid the ravenous red bin for 2026!

	The best Brothership's nominees managed in any category was 12th place in Favorite Game (Wii U/3DS or Newer). Of categories which were retained, the best it managed was Glohm Bowser taking 15th place on Favorite Bowser Battle.

	One nominee – Technikki – even lost to a write-in! What a shocking turn of events!

	You're saying a game full of outlets failed to electrify the crowds?

	Zapamundo! It may have been a current game, but it fizzled out! A jolt to its fans, I'm sure, but don't despair! It put up resistance to sweeping the Fail Awards, so it's not all bad!

	But we can't spend the rest of the night making electrical puns! We'll ground ourselves with the next Star!

	Hoho! The night keeps rolling on smoothly! But voting didn't go so smoothly for the recipient of our next Bonus Star!

	That's right, folks, it's the Worst Performing New Nominee Star!

	This Star goes to the newly-added nominee that gathered the fewest votes!

	I already see an axe creeping into view.

	Very true, but let's not get ahead of ourselves! First, the unlucky winner…

	It's Rambi riding from Donkey Kong Bananza! Smashing!

	Everyone's favorite rhino struggled to get out of the gate on F4. Worst Game Mechanic, gathering only four votes!

	Coming in last in a race is terrible, but is it so bad when it's a Fail Award?

	Well said! This is one race anyone should be pleased to lose! The voters resoundingly judge Rambi's controls to be fine!

	Goodness, we've already raced through this whole set of Bonus Stars! But the show's far from over yet! Our goodbye is only temporary!

	Ta-ta for now!

Up next is the Fail Awards XVIII closing by Waluigi Time!

Jacquelyn · Aug 14, 2026

Okay, I think Cranky's gone now... Phew.

Well, there you have it, another Fail Awards ceremony in the books! Will Nintendo shake things up with more Mario missteps next year? Only time will tell, and you'll have to be the judge of that. Whether that possibility is a good thing depends on if you value the quality of Mario media or interesting Awards results more. Can't say I'd blame you either way!

As we wrap this portion of the ceremony up, allow me to impart some advice since everyone else is getting sentimental. To err is to be human. We're all going to make mistakes from time to time, and not everything is going to go to plan, but we can always own up to it, learn from them, and be gracious to others. And don't let the fear of mistakes keep you from trying! This ceremony you see here, and the wonderful community that made it, is built on people putting themselves out there and giving their best shot.

I think I may have passed the sappiness quota the Fail Awards is allowed to have already, so I'll wrap it up here. The final and biggest part of our celebration is coming up, so I will see you at the Mario Awards!

Up next is the Mario Awards XX opening by Roserade!

Specture Striker · Aug 15, 2026

Florida:
That Mountain was TOTALLY WICKED DUDE! Can't wait for next year man!

OFFICIAL FAIL AWARDS XVIII CEREMONY

Keeper of the Night

The Fool

Keeper of the Night

Iron Chief

F1. Most Unremarkable Game​

Keeper of the Night

F3. Worst 3D Mission Concept​

MY HAT IS STUCK SOMEBODY HELP

F4. Worst Game Mechanic​

Ask me for hints!

F9. Worst Remake​

The Bird With Batrachotoxin

F5. Worst Boss Battle​

いやいやいや

F7. Worst Mario Party Board​

Dry Bowser

F6. Worst Mario Kart Course Remake​

Mario fan and brony! Big fan of Ralsei too!

F2. Worst Obstacle​

Crazy sponsors lady.

F8. Worst Game Aesthetic​

from deltarune

F10. Most Embarrassing Nintendo Moment​

Celestial Guide

Fail Bonus Stars​

Keeper of the Night

Guardian of The Lich Yard

F1. Most Unremarkable Game

F3. Worst 3D Mission Concept

F4. Worst Game Mechanic

F9. Worst Remake

F5. Worst Boss Battle

F7. Worst Mario Party Board

F6. Worst Mario Kart Course Remake

F2. Worst Obstacle

F8. Worst Game Aesthetic

F10. Most Embarrassing Nintendo Moment

Fail Bonus Stars