Take a warp pipe down memory lane this MAR10 Day with special events and missions featuring classic Mario games

Ready to relive your favourite Mario memories? Today Nintendo unveils a Mega Mushroom-sized list of ways to commemorate MAR10 Day this year – from competing for rewards to exploring deals on games to even attending special in-person events in honour of our mustachioed hero. Fans of all ages are encouraged to celebrate by playing all of Mario’s greatest hits, from classic Mario games released on Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System now available on NintendoSwitch Online*, to his newest venture into the Flower Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. A full list of MAR10 Day activities is available at Mario.Nintendo.com. You can “Press Start” on the celebration now by checking out this special video that takes fans on a journey through Mario’s adventures over the years: https://youtu.be/gCVsOazdg24?si=mSy8jOArEqcpB_QC.

That’s just the beginning! Here’s a bunch of ways that Mario fans can level up their MAR10 Day this year:

• Play Classic Games Featuring Mario with Nintendo Switch Online: In honour of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17. Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on SNES with Nintendo Switch Online. This Free Trial is also available for Nintendo Switch owners who have previously claimed a Nintendo Switch Online free trial, so everyone can join in the fun! For more information visit: https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/67b5be84eecc3079

• Play Super Mario World on Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online and Earn Rewards –

  • From now through April 1 (ends at 6 p.m. Pacific Time), users with any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership can redeem Platinum Points to obtain classic Mario icon elements by playing Super Mario World on Super NintendoEntertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online. oBoth paid Nintendo Switch Online members and those with the 14-Day Free Trial Membership can play Super Mario World on Super Nintendo EntertainmentSystem – Nintendo Switch Onlineto earn My Nintendo Platinum Points**.

  • Fans can also celebrate MAR10 Day by redeeming Platinum Points for digital andphysical rewards like a My Nintendo™ Mario Zipper Pouch and Super Mario Removable Tech Stickers.

• Explore Deals on Even More Games Featuring Mario:

  • Head to the Sales & Deals page on Nintendo.ca or visit the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system from March 7 to get digital versions of Mario Kart8 Deluxe,Mario Party Superstars, and more for a suggested retail price of just $53.59!

  • In addition, starting March 7, select retailers will be offering a special deal, with $25 off select games*** such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,Super Mario Party,Luigi'sMansion 3, and more. And if you purchase a Nintendo Switch,Nintendo Switch— OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite system from select retailers you will also receive a $30 retailer gift card (Offer valid starting March 7; available while supplies last. See participating retailers for details).

• Participate in Two My Nintendo Sweepstakes – From now through April 16, enter the My Nintendo LEGO® Super Mario™ sweepstakes**** to win a trio of exciting LEGO® Super Mario™ sets featuring Bowser, Dorrie and Yoshi. Also from now through April 23, you can enter the My Nintendo™ BlackMilk X Super Mario™ - Princess PeachSweepstakes***** for a chance to win an outfit inspired by Princess Peach. Open to US and Canadian residents, excluding Quebec.

• Celebrate with Fellow Mario Fans Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Open March 2024 Tournament – On March 10, you can join an online Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament****** from noon to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, with the top 310 players receiving 1K My Nintendo Gold Points each! Just remember, every shell you throw may come back to haunt you (or at least slow you down).

  • To enter, you must participate in the Tournament in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game during the Tournament Period. To access the Tournament, select the following, in order, within the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game: Online Play, Tournaments, Search by Code. Enter the following code to enter the in-game tournament: 3409-7365-4571

• In-Store Demos – Head to select GameStop and Real Canadian Superstore locations on March 9 and 10 from noon to 4 p.m. local time to play together and share the fun! Play games featuring Mario and friends and receive free Mario themed items, while supplies last!

• Watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie? If you want to impress your family and friends with your Mushroom Kingdom knowledge, follow along with the free digital guidebook that reveals hidden game references in the movie. (Sign in with your Nintendo Account—or create one for free— to view the guide.)

• Celebrate Mario with Play Nintendo – Gather the kids to check out Play Nintendo, a web site where young Nintendo fans can learn about Mario, take quizzes and even download printable mustaches to look like Mario and Luigi.

And … more? Yes. More: Visit Mario.Nintendo.com to find out what else Nintendo has in store for MAR10 Day.

Let’s-a go!