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Mario might be the most famous character to ever grace our game screens, an icon known by anyone who loves video games. A character this important deserves a full day of celebration, and Nintendo is ready to deliver on March 10!

Mario has a long history. From his start back in the 1981 arcade classic Donkey Kong, to the newest iteration of Nintendo Switch games, the princess-rescuing plumber has seen a huge collection of video games, multiple TV series, and even a recent hit movie. Nintendo is celebrating the character’s rich history with returns to the classics, deals, sweepstakes, and more.

This year’s MAR10 Day celebrates the long history of the iconic character. | Source: Nintendo

You can get in on the nostalgia of old Mario with Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, available on Nintendo Switch Online. Running until April 1, players with a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership can earn Platinum Points by playing Super Mario World, redeeming them for digital as well as physical Mario-themed rewards. Nintendo also has deals on the games you’ve been wishing for, with the Nintendo eShop offering discounts on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, and more. 

Gamers can also test their mettle with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament, running on March 10 from 12 – 6 p.m. Pacific Time. The top 310 players will receive 1,000 My Nintendo Gold Points each.

Mario has warp-piped his way beyond the world of entertainment, and into the world of toys! The My Nintendo LEGO Super Mario Sweepstakes offers lucky winners the chance to get their hands on three LEGO Super Mario sets, with popular characters Bowser, Dorrie, and Yoshi. The sweepstakes is available to enter now on the official webpage and will run until April 16.

If you were worried that everyone’s favorite princess would be missing from the action, another sweepstakes has you covered. The popular apparel brand BlackMilk is teaming up with Nintendo for the My Nintendo BlackMilk x Super Mario – Princess Peach Sweepstakes. Running until April 23, enter for a chance to win a full outfit inspired by Princess Peach. Enter on the official webpage.

MAR10 Day is full of fun plans fit for one of the most well-known video game characters! With sweepstakes, activities, and more, Nintendo is making sure this year’s will be one to remember. More information about additional MAR10 Day plans is available on the official Mario website.

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Bug Hartsock

Bug Hartsock

Bug is a News Writer for The Toy Insider, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Book. They are also a Master’s student in biology, currently studying sleep in arthropods. When they aren’t writing or working with small critters, they spend their time reading sci-fi novels, playing tabletop RPGs, or throwing creative projects at the wall. Bug had a mullet once, and is not against having one again. Reach out or find more from them at their website.

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