10 fun facts about everyone's favorite - Super Mario

Super Mario – the world's most famous plumber! 🍄🎮

Super Mario isn't just a game character - he is onelegend!

Created by Nintendo and designed by Shigeru Miyamoto in 1981, Mario has jumped, run, and rolled his way into our hearts. ❤️

Throughout the Mushroom Kingdom, on his quest to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser, Mario has become the epitome of gaming culture worldwide. 🎲👑

But wait a minute –Here are 10 things you might not have known about Super Mario!

Secrets behind Mario's adventures 🎩✨

#1 – Jumpman became Mario

Mario first appeared in "Donkey Kong" asJumpman.

He was named Mario after Mario Segale – a builder who owned the warehouse Nintendo rented!

#2 – Red hat and mustache 🎩

Mario's look was designed to stand out on screen: red hat, blue jeans, and a big mustache – perfect for easy animation.

#3 – Hidden levels 🚪

The Super Mario games are full of secret paths and warp zones.

Can you find them all?

#4 – A man with many jobs

Mario is not just a plumber!

He's been a doctor, a racing driver, an athlete and much more. Talk about a versatile career! 🏎️🩺

#5 – The iconic voice

Charles Martinet has been the voice behind "It's-a me, Mario!" since the 1990s.

Maybe the world's most famous catchphrase? 🎙️

More Mario magic 🌟

#6 – Say hello to Luigi 👋

Mario's younger brother, Luigi, was introduced in 1983.

He quickly gained his own fan base – and his own games like "Luigi's Mansion"! 👻

#7 – A universe of friends and enemies

From Goombas and Koopa Troopas to Yoshi, the Super Mario universe is full of memorable characters and creatures.

#8 – Music that never goes out of style 🎶

The Super Mario theme, composed by Koji Kondo, is one of the most iconic melodies in gaming history.

Try not to hum it now. Impossible, right?

#9 – Speedrunning gold 🏁

Super Mario games are a favorite amongspeedrunnerswho are trying to break world records at lightning speed.

#GottaGoFast

#10 – 35 years of Mario celebration 🎂

In 2020, Mario turned 35!

Nintendo celebrated with remastered editions of classics like "Super Mario 64", "Sunshine" and "Galaxy" – pure nostalgia!