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[[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.]]
{{italic title|''Super Mario'' Chess}}
[[Image:Chess2.jpg|thumb|left|All the characters and their positions on the board.]]
[[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]].]]
'''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.
'''''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.


There are 32 hand-painted characters taking the place of the various pieces:
==Chess pieces==
*[[Mario]] as the King,
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.
*[[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,
===Heroes===
*[[Bowser]] is the King,
*[[Mario]] – King ×1
*[[Bowser Jr.]] the Queen,
*[[Luigi]] – Queen ×1
*[[Kamek]] or a general [[Magikoopa]] the Bishop,
*[[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]] – Bishops ×1 each
*[[Birdo]] the Knight,
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] – Knights ×2
*a [[Goomba]] the Rook,
*[[Toad (species)|Toads]] – Rooks ×2
*and [[Koopa]] [[Shell]]s as Pawns.
*[[Coin]]s – Pawns ×8


The pieces measure 3-inches tall x 11-inches wide x 11-inches long.
===Villains===
<br clear=all>
*[[Bowser]] &ndash; King ×1
== Trivia ==
*[[Bowser Jr.]] &ndash; Queen ×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.
*[[Magikoopa]]s &ndash; Bishops ×2
*[[Birdo]]s &ndash; Knights ×2
*[[Goomba]]s &ndash; Rooks ×2
*[[Green Shell]]s &ndash; Pawns ×8


==Gallery==
<gallery>
Chess2.jpg|All the characters and their positions on the board
</gallery>
==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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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.