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[[ | {{italic title|''Super Mario'' Chess}} | ||
[[ | {{board game infobox | ||
'''Super Mario Chess | |image=[[File:Super-mario-chess-set-box.jpg|250px]]<br>The set as seen in the box, with figures visible at the bottom. The actual release features [[Luigi]] in the window rather than [[Birdo]]. | ||
|manufacturer={{wp|USAopoly}} | |||
|publisher=USAopoly | |||
|release={{flag list|USA|September 2009|France|2009<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0phLbb4GYHg SUPER MARIO CHESS]</ref>}} | |||
|languages=English<br>French | |||
|rating=Seven years and older | |||
|players=2 players | |||
}} | |||
'''''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.{{ref needed}} 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. | |||
There are 32 hand-painted characters taking the place of the various pieces | ==Chess pieces== | ||
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=== | ||
* | *[[Bowser]] – King ×1 | ||
*[[Bowser Jr.]] – Queen ×1 | |||
*[[Magikoopa]]s – Bishops ×2 | |||
*[[Birdo]]s – Knights ×2 | |||
*[[Goomba]]s – Rooks ×2 | |||
*[[Green Shell]]s – Pawns ×8 | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Chess2.jpg|All the characters and their positions on the board | |||
Super Mario Chess FRE.jpg|French box art | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category: | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | |||
|Fre=Jeu d'échecs ''Super Mario'' | |||
|FreM=''Super Mario'' Chess Game | |||
|FreC=<ref>{{cite|title=Jeu d'echecs Mario|url=https://www.fnac.com/Jeu-d-echecs-Mario/a3109971/w-4|publisher=Fnac|language=fr|accessdate=March 29, 2025}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
*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. | |||
*In some copies of the game, Luigi's overalls are lighter than Mario's, unlike most appearances where they are either the same shade or darker. | |||
==References== | |||
<references/> | |||
{{Merchandise}} | |||
[[Category:Board games]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:07, March 29, 2025
| Super Mario Chess | |
|---|---|
 The set as seen in the box, with figures visible at the bottom. The actual release features Luigi in the window rather than Birdo. | |
| Manufacturer | USAopoly |
| Publisher | USAopoly |
| Release date |  September 2009[?] 2009[1] |
| Language(s) | English French |
| Rating | Seven years and older |
| Number of players | 2 players |
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.[citation needed] 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]
- Mario – King ×1
- Luigi – Queen ×1
- Princess Peach and Princess Daisy – Bishops ×1 each
- Yoshis – Knights ×2
- Toads – Rooks ×2
- Coins – Pawns ×8
Villains[edit]
- Bowser – King ×1
- Bowser Jr. – Queen ×1
- Magikoopas – Bishops ×2
- Birdos – Knights ×2
- Goombas – Rooks ×2
- Green Shells – Pawns ×8
Gallery[edit]
All the characters and their positions on the board
French box art
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | Jeu d'échecs Super Mario[2] | Super Mario Chess Game |
Notes[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.
- In some copies of the game, Luigi's overalls are lighter than Mario's, unlike most appearances where they are either the same shade or darker.
References[edit]
- ^ SUPER MARIO CHESS
- ^ Jeu d'echecs Mario. Fnac (French). Retrieved March 29, 2025.
