Mario (disambiguation) facts for kids

Mario is a famous video game character created by Nintendo. He is known for his red cap, blue overalls, and bushy mustache. Mario is a brave and kind hero who often goes on adventures to save Princess Peach from the evil Bowser.

Who is Mario?

Mario was created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo. He first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong, where he was a carpenter named Jumpman. He later became Mario in the 1983 game Mario Bros. and got his own series, Super Mario Bros., in 1985.

Mario is usually shown as a plumber living in the Mushroom Kingdom. He is known for his amazing jumping skills, which help him defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. He often collects power-ups like Super Mushrooms to grow bigger, Fire Flowers to throw fireballs, and Super Stars to become invincible for a short time.

Mario's Friends and Foes

Mario is not alone in his adventures! He has many friends and family members who join him:

• Luigi: Mario's taller, green-clad younger brother. Luigi often helps Mario on his quests.
• Princess Peach: The kind ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, who is often kidnapped by Bowser.
• Toad: A mushroom-headed resident of the Mushroom Kingdom, known for being helpful.
• Yoshi: A friendly dinosaur who Mario can ride, using Yoshi's tongue to eat enemies.

Mario also faces many enemies, but his main rival is:

• Bowser: The King of the Koopas and Mario's biggest enemy. Bowser constantly tries to take over the Mushroom Kingdom and kidnap Princess Peach.

The World of Mario Games

The Mario series includes many different types of games. Here are some of the most popular:

Platformer Games

These are the classic Mario games where you jump across platforms, avoid enemies, and collect coins.

• Super Mario Bros. (1985): This game for the NES made Mario a superstar. It set the standard for many platformer games that followed.
• Super Mario 64 (1996): This game for the Nintendo 64 was Mario's first adventure in 3D. It changed how 3D platformers were made.
• Super Mario Odyssey (2017): A modern 3D adventure for the Nintendo Switch where Mario travels to many different worlds.

Racing Games

Mario and his friends also love to race!

• Mario Kart series: These games let you race go-karts against other characters from the Mario universe. You can use fun items to help yourself or slow down your opponents.

Sports and Party Games

Mario and his friends also play sports and have parties.

• Mario Party series: These are digital board games where players compete in mini-games.
• Mario Tennis and Mario Golf series: These games bring Mario and his friends to the tennis court or golf course for fun sports action.

Mario's Impact

Mario is one of the most famous and recognizable characters in the world. His games have sold hundreds of millions of copies, making him a true icon of video games. He has taught many generations of players about jumping, exploring, and saving the day!

See also

In Spanish: Mario para niños