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{{italic title|''Super Mario'' Chess}}
[[Image:Super-mario-chess-set-box.jpg|thumb|The set as seen in the box, with figures visible at the bottom. The actual release features [[Luigi]] in the window rather than Birdo.]]
[[File:Super-mario-chess-set-box.jpg|thumb|200px|The set as seen in the box, with figures visible at the bottom. The actual release features [[Luigi]] in the window rather than [[Birdo]].]]
[[Image:Chess2.jpg|thumb|left|All the characters and their positions on the board.]]
'''''Super Mario'' Chess: Collector's Edition''' is a {{wp|chess}} set themed to the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. The set was released by USAopoly in September 2009. The rules of the game are the same as defined by the original game, with one side being white (heroes) and the other being black (villains). It is sold for about $20 in most American retailers.
'''Super Mario Chess Game: Nintendo Collector's Edition''' is a ''Mario'' series-themed chess set released by USAopoly in September of 2009. The rules of the game are the same as defined by the original game.


==Chess pieces==
There are 32 hand-painted characters taking the place of the various pieces: [[Mario]] as the King, [[Luigi]] as the Queen, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]] as Bishops, [[Yoshi]] as the Knight, [[Toad]] as the Rook, [[Coin]]s as Pawns. For the opposing side, [[Bowser]] is the King, [[Bowser Jr.]] the Queen, [[Kamek]] or a general [[Magikoopa]] the Bishop, [[Birdo]] the Knight, a [[Goomba]] the Rook, and [[Koopa]] [[Shell]]s as Pawns. The pieces measure 3-inches tall x 11-inches wide x 11-inches long.
There are 32 hand-painted characters and items taking the place of the various pieces. Each piece is labeled as to what standard chess piece it represents. The pieces measure three inches tall by 1.1 inches wide by 1.1 inches long.


===Heroes===
*[[Mario]] – King ×1
*[[Luigi]] – Queen ×1
*[[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]] – Bishops ×1 each
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] – Knights ×2
*[[Toad (species)|Toads]] – Rooks ×2
*[[Coin]]s – Pawns ×8


===Villains===
== Trivia ==
*[[Bowser]] – King ×1
*Luigi and Daisy are modeled after their 3-inch figurines, while Bowser and the Magikoopas are modeled after their official ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' artwork.
*[[Bowser Jr.]] – Queen ×1
*[[Magikoopa]]s – Bishops ×2
*[[Birdo]]s – Knights ×2
*[[Goomba]]s – Rooks ×2
*[[Green Shell]]s – Pawns ×8


==Gallery==
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Chess2.jpg|All the characters and their positions on the board
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==Trivia==
*Luigi and Daisy are modeled after their three-inch figurines, and Toad is modeled after his 10-inch figurine, while Bowser and the Magikoopas are modeled after their official ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' artwork.
*Luigi's overalls are lighter than Mario's, unlike most appearances where they are either the same shade or darker.
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