Game Theory: Peach's Castle of LIES! (Super Mario Maker 2)

Name: Game Theory: Peach's Castle of LIES! (Super Mario Maker 2)
Uploaded: 2026-04-06T22:47:44.296Z
Duration: 20 min 16 s
Channel: The Game Theorists
Description: Detailed notes and chapters for Game Theory: Peach's Castle of LIES! (Super Mario Maker 2) by The Game Theorists. 5 chapters covering: Easter Eggs and Character Identities, Nominative Determinism and Doug Bowser, Story Mode and Castle Reconstruction, Calculating Castle Construction Costs, Identifying the Castle Type.

The Game Theorists20 minJul 14, 2019

5 chapters

Easter Eggs and Character Identities(0'00 → 1'15)
Hidden Creators
• "A Certain Mage" is identified as Kamek • "Name Withheld by Request" is Bowser Jr. • "Father of Name Withheld" is Bowser himself
Financial Discovery
Bowser Jr.'s weekly allowance is 400 gold coins, equivalent to four 1-ups or two basic outfits from Mario Odyssey.
Castle Economics
The 400 coins represent the cost of the entire first floor of one wing of Peach's castle in Mario Maker.
Research Question
How much is Peach's Castle worth in real world currency when gold coins are converted to actual monetary value?
Nominative Determinism and Doug Bowser(1'15 → 2'42)
Nintendo Leadership
Doug Bowser became the new president of Nintendo of America, replacing Reggie Fils-Amié.
Name Theory
• Nominative determinism suggests your name influences your career path • Examples include Seymour Butts becoming a cartologist and Dennis being more likely to become dentists
Curious Coincidence
A man named Bowser taking charge of Nintendo represents a remarkable example of nominative determinism.
Show Introduction
Mario Maker 2 has been released with a story mode featuring toads rebuilding Princess Peach's castle after it's destroyed by a mysterious creature.
Story Mode and Castle Reconstruction(2'42 → 4'33)
Plot Setup
A strange creature with a Wii Fit balance board around its neck destroys Peach's castle by hitting a button that erases it from existence.
Gameplay Loop
Mario completes levels and gathers coins to purchase upgrades for rebuilding the castle until it stands complete.
Unique Element
The story mode introduces the Religious Eraser, described as the strangest Mario character ever created.
Economic Data
Story mode provides complete information about the cost to construct Peach's castle, measured in coins, allowing for real-world economic analysis of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Calculating Castle Construction Costs(4'33 → 5'37)
Total Cost
Peach's fully completed castle in Mario Maker 2 costs a total of 14,100 coins.
Building Components
• Construction shows the castle being built from foundation up through roof • Includes amenities like cannons and stained glass windows
Gold Value
These are gold coins, with each coin being at least the size of Mario's oversized bubble head, suggesting each could be a small fortune.
Conversion Challenge
Translating the castle costs from fictional currency to real-world values requires understanding how to price a fictional building with limited details.
Identifying the Castle Type(5'37 → 20'16)
Not THE Castle
This is not the iconic Peach's Castle from the main franchise, but rather a specific smaller version built in Mario Maker 2.
Missing Features
• The castle has no basement, eliminating it from being the Super Mario 64 version • The basement in that game contained some of the best levels of the game
Multiple Homes
Peach apparently owns multiple castles across the franchise, including her summer vacation home and other properties.
Valuation Challenge
Pricing a fictional building without complete architectural details presents a significant challenge for economic analysis.

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