Mario Card Match

Mario is a fictional character within the renowned Mario video game franchise, a creation of video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and a property of Nintendo. As the iconic face of the company and the main character in the series, Mario has starred in over 200 video games since his inception. He is typically portrayed as a short, cheerful Italian plumber residing in the Mushroom Kingdom, with most of his adventures revolving around saving Princess Peach from the archenemy Bowser, while accompanied by his younger brother and sidekick, Luigi.

In addition to being the best-selling video game franchise of all time, the Mario series has amassed a staggering 210 million units in sales. Beyond the main Super Mario platform titles, Mario's universe encompasses a diverse range of genres, including the popular Mario Kart racing series, sports games like Mario Tennis and Mario Golf, role-playing adventures such as Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario, as well as educational titles like Mario Is Missing!, Mario's Time Machine, and Mario Teaches Typing.

The reach of the franchise extends into various forms of media, such as television programs, films, comics, and licensed merchandise. Since 1990, Mario has been consistently voiced by Charles Martinet, adding personality and charm to the character. Fans of the franchise can also enjoy spin-off games like Mario Card Match and explore new adventures in games like Viking Escape.