Mario Card Match

Mario is a beloved fictional character in the Mario video game franchise, owned by Nintendo and created by renowned video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. As the company's mascot and protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation. He is typically depicted as a short, pudgy, Italian plumber residing in the Mushroom Kingdom, where he embarks on adventures to rescue Princess Peach from the Koopa villain Bowser. His trusty sidekick is his younger brother, Luigi. The Mario franchise is the best-selling video game franchise of all time, with over 210 million units sold worldwide. The series spans various genres, including platformers like Super Mario Bros., racing games like Mario Kart, sports games like Mario Tennis and Mario Golf, role-playing games like Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario, and educational titles like Mario Is Missing!, Mario's Time Machine, and Mario Teaches Typing. Beyond video games, the Mario franchise has expanded into television shows, films, comics, and licensed merchandise. Since 1990, Charles Martinet has voiced Mario in various games and spin-offs, further cementing the character's iconic status in popular culture.