Reports suggest Super Mario 64 plaque mystery may have an answer

First reported by TechSpot at · Updated · 2 sources

The plaque’s unclear message has prompted speculation for 30 years. According to TechSpot, the leading interpretation, “L is real 2401,” gained traction after appearing in a 1998 Nintendo Power April Fool’s Day feature and remained popular in the absence of a better explanation for the text.

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TechSpot Super Mario 64's 30-year-old plaque mystery may finally be solved · Shawn Knight
Engadget We might finally know what's written on that mysterious plaque in Super Mario 64 · staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk)