What is National Mario Day?

On Mar 10, the National Mario Day in the United States honors an iconic character from a popular video game. Mario, the character, appeared in 1981 in a Nintendo game called Donkey Kong.

Dedicated followers knew Mario before his time as a plumber. Mario is depicted as a jumpman in Donkey Kong's creation. In 1983, Nintendo introduced Jumpman, a bad guy who turns himself into an Italian plumber who saves princesses.

Many difficulties are encountered in Nintendo's games, including Italian plumbers, Mario and his brother Luigi. Depending on which game they play, rangers help Mario cross many different landscapes over the years to save Princess Toadstool or Princess Peach, depending on which game they play. Video game enthusiasts find the games amusing and challenging, regardless of the kingdom or galaxy. Many will admit that the characters are endearing. Hours of amusement are provided by the storylines, which also fit into the pop culture scene.

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