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[[File:Ventas Bullring MIMDOS.png|thumb|The Ventas Bullring in the DOS version of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'']]
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{{quote|The corrida, Spanish for bullfight, competes with soccer for the favorite sport of Spain. Pitting man against beast, the bullfight has strict rules and customs. Like a play, the fight is completed in three main acts. Played before a judge, a good bullfighter, or matador, shows his bravery by letting the bull pass as close to his body as possible. The battle ends with the death of the bull, although many matadors have died. Manolete, one matador killed in the ring, is still considered the best of all time.|'''Pamphlet'''|Mario is Missing! (PC)}}
The '''Ventas Bullring''' (properly {{wp|Las Ventas|Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas}}) is a {{wp|bullring}} in [[Madrid]], {{wp|Spain}}.
The '''Ventas Bullring''' (properly {{wp|Las Ventas|Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas}}) is a {{wp|bullring}} in [[Madrid]], {{wp|Spain}}.


==History==
==History==
===''Mario is Missing!''===
===''Mario is Missing!''===
Alongside the [[Spanish Parliament|Palacio de las Cortes]] and the [[Prado Museum]], the Ventas Bullring is one of the landmarks in Madrid in ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', although it is exclusive to the DOS and Deluxe versions. It gets raided by [[Koopa Troopa]]s who steal a [[Matador's Cape]]; this causes the entire arena to shut down. Said cape is later retrieved by [[Luigi]] as he explores the city. He then brings it to the Ventas Bullring's information booth, at which point he is required to prove that the article of clothing is genuine (which he does by answering some questions, seen below). After this process, the arena is reopened to the public.
Alongside the [[Spanish Parliament|Palacio de las Cortes]] and the [[Prado Museum]], the Ventas Bullring is one of the landmarks in Madrid in ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]'', although it is exclusive to the DOS and Deluxe versions. It gets raided by [[Koopa Troopa]]s who steal a [[Matador's Cape]]; this causes the entire arena to shut down. Said cape is later retrieved by [[Luigi]] as he explores the city. He then brings it to the Ventas Bullring's information booth, at which point he is required to prove that the article of clothing is genuine (which he does by answering some questions, seen below). After this process, the arena is reopened to the public.


*''How many bullfighting rings are in Madrid?''
*''How many bullfighting rings are in Madrid?''
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
The Ventas Bullring appears as one of the landmarks in the [[Tour Madrid Drive|Madrid Drive 2]] course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where it is seen in the background. Madrid Drive also appears in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of the ''{{Booster Course Pass}}'' DLC, once again featuring the Ventas Bullring.
The Ventas Bullring appears as one of the landmarks in the [[Tour Madrid Drive|Madrid Drive 2]] course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where it is seen in the background. Madrid Drive also appears in the {{a|MK8DBCP|l}}, once again featuring the Ventas Bullring.


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==Names in other languages==
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|GerM=The Ventas Bullring
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Latest revision as of 20:54, January 8, 2025

DOS
CD-ROM Deluxe
Ventas Bullring in DOS and CD-ROM Deluxe versions.
“The corrida, Spanish for bullfight, competes with soccer for the favorite sport of Spain. Pitting man against beast, the bullfight has strict rules and customs. Like a play, the fight is completed in three main acts. Played before a judge, a good bullfighter, or matador, shows his bravery by letting the bull pass as close to his body as possible. The battle ends with the death of the bull, although many matadors have died. Manolete, one matador killed in the ring, is still considered the best of all time.”
Pamphlet, Mario is Missing! (PC)

The Ventas Bullring (properly Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas) is a bullring in Madrid, Spain.

History[edit]

Mario is Missing![edit]

Alongside the Palacio de las Cortes and the Prado Museum, the Ventas Bullring is one of the landmarks in Madrid in Mario is Missing!, although it is exclusive to the DOS and Deluxe versions. It gets raided by Koopa Troopas who steal a Matador's Cape; this causes the entire arena to shut down. Said cape is later retrieved by Luigi as he explores the city. He then brings it to the Ventas Bullring's information booth, at which point he is required to prove that the article of clothing is genuine (which he does by answering some questions, seen below). After this process, the arena is reopened to the public.

  • How many bullfighting rings are in Madrid?
    • 0
    • 22
    • 2
    • 3
  • Another name for the bullfighter is:
    • matador
    • doormat
    • toro
    • Manolete
  • A bullfight plays itself out in _____ main acts.
    • two
    • three
    • four
    • five

Mario Kart series[edit]

The Ventas Bullring appears as one of the landmarks in the Madrid Drive 2 course in Mario Kart Tour, where it is seen in the background. Madrid Drive also appears in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, once again featuring the Ventas Bullring.

Media[edit]

Icon of a film clapperboard. Video - Live-action footage of the Ventas Bullring in the Deluxe version of Mario is Missing!
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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
German Die Stierkampfarena Ventas[1] The Ventas Bullring

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario wir vermisst. Software Toolworks (German). Retrieved September 24, 2024.