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{{italic title|''Super Mario'' Chess}}
{{italic title|''Super Mario'' Chess}}
'''''Super Mario'' Chess Game: Nintendo Collector's Edition''' is a ''Mario'' series-themed [[wikipedia:chess|chess]] set released by USAopoly in September of 2009. The rules of the game are the same as defined by the original game. One side is the red team (heroes), while the other is green (villains). It is sold for about $20.00 in most American places.
[[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]].]]
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'''''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.


==Chess Pieces==
==Chess pieces==
There are thirty-two hand-painted characters taking the place of the various pieces. Each piece is labelled as to what standard chess piece it represents. The pieces measure 3-inches tall x 1.1-inches wide x 1.1-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===
===Heroes===
*[[Mario]] – King
*[[Mario]] – King ×1
*[[Luigi]] – Queen
*[[Luigi]] – Queen ×1
*[[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]] – Bishops  
*[[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]] – Bishops ×1 each
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] – Knights
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] – Knights ×2
*[[Toad (species)|Toads]] – Rooks
*[[Toad (species)|Toads]] – Rooks ×2
*[[Coin]]s – Pawns
*[[Coin]]s – Pawns ×8


===Villains===
===Villains===
*[[Bowser]] – King
*[[Bowser]] – King ×1
*[[Bowser Jr.]] – Queen
*[[Bowser Jr.]] – Queen ×1
*[[Magikoopa]]s – Bishops
*[[Magikoopa]]s – Bishops ×2
*[[Birdo (species)|Birdos]] – Knights
*[[Birdo]]s – Knights ×2
*[[Goomba]]s – Rooks
*[[Goomba]]s – Rooks ×2
*[[Green Shell]]s – Pawns
*[[Green Shell]]s – Pawns ×8


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Chess2.jpg|All the characters and their positions on the board.
Chess2.jpg|All the characters and their positions on the board
Super-mario-chess-set-box.jpg|The set as seen in the box, with figures visible at the bottom. The actual release features [[Luigi]] in the window rather than [[Birdo]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Luigi and Daisy are modeled after their 3-inch figurines and Toad is modeled after his 10-inch figure while Bowser and the Magikoopas are modeled after their official ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' artwork.
*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.


{{Merchandise}}
[[Category:Merchandise]]
[[Category:Merchandise]]

Latest revision as of 22:46, August 11, 2024

The set as seen in the box, with figures visible at the bottom. The actual release features Luigi in the window rather than Birdo.

Super Mario Chess: Collector's Edition is a chess set themed to the 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.

Chess pieces[edit]

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[edit]

Villains[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • 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.