Knowledge about the character's "universe" is necessary (see the icons at the source). Mii and DLC fighters are NOT included as characters AND Alph and any of the Koopalings are not to be considered part of the clues. Adjacent includes diagonals.
This quiz CAN be done without guessing. Walkthrough: https://textuploader.com/di4pr
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