HAPPY MAR10 DAY

✨ Happy National Mario Day! 🎮🍄

It takes place on March 10 each year because the date, written as MAR10, resembles “MARIO”, it’s a day dedicated to the one and only MAR10 himself. How cool is that?

From humble beginnings as “Jumpman” in the arcade classic Donkey Kong, to becoming the iconic Super Mario we all know and love today, Mario’s journey is nothing short of legendary! It’s a tale of innovation, creativity, and boundless fun that has spanned generations.

Here are 5 Fun Facts about Mario!

⭐ Mario first appeared in the 1981 arcade game “Donkey Kong” as “Jumpman”.

⭐ Mario was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo’s first warehouse.

⭐ Mario was initially a carpenter, later plumber fighting creatures that emerged from the sewers together with his brother, Luigi.

⭐ The game “Super Mario Bros.” for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in 1985. It’s one of the best-selling video games of all time and popularizing side-scrolling platform games.

⭐ The iconic theme music for the “Super Mario Bros.” series was composed by Koji Kondo. It’s one of the most recognizable pieces of video game music worldwide.

But hey, the adventure isn’t over yet! With each new game release, Mario keeps surprising us with new worlds, new challenges, and new power-ups. Who knows what kind of crazy adventures await us in the next installment?

Here’s to many more years of stomping Goombas, rescuing princesses, and saving the day like only Mario can! Happy MAR10 Day, everyone! 🎮🍄