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Get ready to celebrate Mario Day on March 10! This day is dedicated to the iconic video game character, Mario. He has been around since 1981 and was created by Shigeru Miyamoto for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Since then, he has become a worldwide phenomenon and one of the most recognizable characters in gaming history. So let's get together with friends and family to honor this beloved figure on his special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mario's First Appearance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mario, originally known as "Jumpman", made his debut in the arcade game Donkey Kong developed by Nintendo.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Super Mario Bros. Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>The original Super Mario Bros., the first game where Mario is the central character, was released for NES, becoming an instant hit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Super Mario World</div><div class='timeline-text'>Super Mario World was launched for the SNES platform, introducing Yoshi and setting new standards for platform games.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Super Mario 64 Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Super Mario 64, Nintendo 64’s flagship game, was launched, marking Mario's first 3D platforming experience.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Super Mario Galaxy Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>Super Mario Galaxy was released for the Wii console, featuring new game mechanics and space as a thematic element.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mario Day Declared</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nintendo officially recognizes March 10 as Mario Day due to the date's visual similarity to the name "Mario" (MAR10).</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play Mario games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Whether you choose to play the classic Super Mario Brothers, Super Mario Maker 2, or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a day dedicated to Mario is the perfect day for some casual gaming.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a Mario movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you don't feel like playing games, why not watch one? The Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993 is a classic, or you can check out the 2019 live action movie featuring Bowser and his minions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a walk in a Mario costume</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>It's time to show your love of Mario by dressing up as your favorite character and going for a walk around town. You could even challenge your friends to do the same and make it a themed walk.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a Mario cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Who doesn't love cake? Find a fun recipe online and make yourself an edible version of your favorite plumber. You can make it extra special with some creative decorations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Mario party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring together all of your friends who are also fans of the franchise and have a party dedicated to Mario. You can compete in some video game tournaments or even recreate some of the iconic levels from the games.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Endless entertainment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mario has been around for over 30 years, and with each new game he just keeps getting better. His platforming gameplay is endlessly entertaining, featuring an abundance of obstacles, enemies and power ups to give fans hours upon hours of fun!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Amazing visual style</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only are Mario games loads of fun to play, but they also have a vibrant visual style that makes them pleasing to the eye. From the iconic 8-bit art style of the original titles to the more modern 3D rendered graphics of recent games, it's hard not to be impressed by how great these games look.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Excellent music & sound effects</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The soundtrack for Mario's games is some of the most memorable in gaming history. From classic tunes like 'Ground Theme' to more modern fare like 'Good Egg Galaxy', it's easy to find yourself humming along as you complete levels! Plus, there are all sorts of quirky sound effects like coin pickups and item collectibles that add an extra layer of delightfully crunchy audio goodness.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mario has appeared in over 200 games</h3><p class='facts-content'>Going beyond the main platformers and racing games, Mario has been a playable character in a wide range of genres from golf to puzzles, showing the character's incredible versatility.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mario was not always a plumber</h3><p class='facts-content'>In his early appearances, Mario was depicted as a carpenter. His occupation was later changed to a plumber, reflecting better his subterranean adventures.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mario was named after a real person</h3><p class='facts-content'>Nintendo named Mario after Mario Segale, who was the landlord of their U.S. headquarters in the 1980s when they were struggling financially.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Super Mario Brothers was the best-selling game for over 20 years</h3><p class='facts-content'>Sold with almost every original Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Mario Brothers remained the best-selling video game until it was finally overtaken by Wii Sports in 2009.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mario and Luigi are known as the "Mario Bros" for a reason</h3><p class='facts-content'>"Mario Bros" doesn't just mean they're brothers - in fact, it refers to their last name. So, their names are actually Mario Mario and Luigi Mario. It's unusual, but then again, so is a plumber fighting a dragon-turtle to save a princess!</p></div></div>
Mario Day is celebrated on March 10 every year. In 2024, Mario Day will occur on a Sunday.
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