March 10 is officially known as MAR10 Day – when Nintendo encourages people of all ages to enjoy a host of heartfelt and joyous activities to honor one of the most iconic video game characters of all time. Official mashups between Mario and Pokémon include the inventive Mario Pikachu line, featuring a wide range of Pokémon posing as popular Mario characters, as well as their action-packed brawls in the Super Smash Bros. series, the latest of which is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch.
OK, OK—MAR10 Day is technically over. But that’s not stopping us from adding three more games for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Let’s-a catch you up on the games!
Game Boy™ – Nintendo Switch Online
Dr. Mario™
Join Dr. Mario for some challenging puzzle fun! If you’ve never played before, the game is all about throwing multi-shaded vitamin capsules into a bottle that contains a variety of nasty viruses. You can move, shift, or spin the capsules as they fall—try to arrange them to align with other capsules on top of a virus. If you can get four or more of the same shade in a row then, poof, they’ll disappear (along with the virus)! Now that you know what to do, try to take out as many viruses as you can.
Mario Tennis™
Spin, lob, drop, smash! It’s time for some Mario Tennis!
Take your game to the next level with a court full of smashing modes. Practice control on your swings and shots in Exhibition Mode, or create your own tennis player in Mario Tour. You’ll begin your tennis career as a rookie at the Royal Tennis Academy—where coaches share sage advice, and the students are all about winning. Gain experience by training and playing matches, then divide those points across stats for spin, power, control and speed. As your performance improves, you will be able to face tougher adversaries. And if you need a break, you can also try your luck with some mini-games..
Mario Golf™
Hit the links and tee it up with Mario and his friends!
The stakes are high in the race to become the Grand Champion of golf. Four Club Champs stand in your way, and you’ll have to defeat them all to get a shot at playing the most famous golfer in the land. Create up to three of your very own characters, and power them up as you play. With four courses, 12 practice ranges, five play modes and a variety of minigames, having fun is par for the course.
About Nintendo Switch Online
Don’t have a Nintendo Switch Online membership yet? In addition to getting access to a selection of 100+ Game Boy, Super NES, and NES games, you’ll also be able to play with your friends online, back up your save data to the cloud and use voice chat with other players via the smartphone app in compatible games, and get access to members-only special offers.
Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone, and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to use app. Data charges may apply. Online features, Save Data Cloud, and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. Learn more at nintendo.com/switch/online
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorlaunches May 23, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD launches June 27, and classic Game Boy titles featuring Mario arrive this week on Nintendo Switch Online.
As part of yesterday’s MAR10 Day celebration, Nintendo released a surprise video announcing release dates for two anticipated titles featuring Mario and friends, three classic Game Boy games that will soon be available to Nintendo Switch Online members on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, plus an announcement regarding a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. No need to avoid Piranha Plants or dodge fireballs to find out what’s in store – just check out this exclusive announcement video here:
Now get ready to relive some classic Game Boy memories, embark on an adventure with Mario through a paper world and give Luigi a little bit of the spotlight, too (he deserves it). MAR10 Day continues with:
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is Unfolding … Soon!: On May 23, travel alongside Mario and his irrepressible companions through a paper world as you unlock the mystery of the Thousand-Year Door. The witty and whimsical RPG arrives on the Nintendo Switch system twenty years after its original debut on Nintendo GameCube. This revamped version features enhanced graphics as well as new gameplay features. Pre-orders are now available on the Nintendo eShop and on Nintendo.com.
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Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Opens its Doors: Help Luigi retrieve the missing shards of the Dark Moon scattered across several distinct haunted mansions – each with their own puzzles to solve and ghosts to capture. On June 27, use your superpowered ghost-hunting tool, the Poltergust 5000, to suck up ghosts (and window curtains) and blow air to search every nook and cranny of the chilling-yet-charming mansions. The spooky fun adventure Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, originally released for the Nintendo 3DS™ system as “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon,” arrives in visually enhanced HD on the Nintendo Switch system. Pre-orders are now available on the Nintendo eShop and on Nintendo.com.
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Three Classic Game Boy Games Featuring Mario Coming to Nintendo Switch Online: On March 12, three classic games featuring Mario make the leap onto Nintendo Switch, available to play as part of the Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online library:
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First, there’s Dr. Mario, the classic puzzle challenge where you’ll throw multi-shaded vitamin capsules into a bottle filled with nasty viruses. Move, shift or spin the capsules as they fall to make the viruses disappear.
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The stakes are high in Mario Golf as you race to become the Grand Champion of golf. Four Club Champs stand in your way, and you’ll have to defeat them all to get a shot at playing the most famous golfer in the land!
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In Mario Tennis, develop from a rookie to a seasoned pro by honing your skills in four fun-packed game modes. Practice at the Royal Tennis Academy, take on the Mario Tour and keep your skills sharp through a series of challenging minigames.
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Exciting News for LEGO Super Mario – LEGO just unveiled a thrilling teaser of what’s next in the pipeline within the LEGO Super Mario universe. The teaser revealed a silhouette of a kart made of LEGO bricks alongside a LEGO® Mario™ figure. You heard it right: Mario Kart will be coming to LEGO Super Mario in the future. Stay tuned for more!
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Plus, Even MORE Mario Fun: Don’t forget there are still other ways to keep making the most of MAR10 Day all month long so don’t miss out!
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Double the Fun for Nintendo Switch Online. Challenge friends and family to classic NES™, Super NES™, and Game Boy™ games with Nintendo Switch Online.* In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17 on My Nintendo. This trial is also available for Nintendo Switch owners who have previously claimed a Nintendo Switch Online free trial, so everyone can join in the fun!
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Deals on Even More Mario Games:
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Head to the MAR10 sales page on Nintendo.com and in Nintendo eShop from now through March 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT for special offers on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Mario Tennis Aces, MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE and Yoshi’s Crafted World – each of these games are $39.99 (normally $59.99) for a limited time! In addition, a “Mario & Friends Sale” will be available at select retailers from now through March 16, featuring $20 off select games** such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party,Luigi’s Mansion 3 and more. And if you purchase a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch—OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite system from select retailers – including Target, GameStop, Amazon and Best Buy – you can also receive a $25 retailer gift card (Offer valid March 10-16; available while supplies last. See participating retailers for details).
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Watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie? If you want to impress your family and friends with your Mushroom Kingdom knowledge, follow along with the free digital guidebook that reveals hidden game references in the movie. (Sign in with your Nintendo Account—or create one for free—to view the guide.)
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Plus so much more! Visit Mario.Nintendo.com to see what other fun Mario activities Nintendo has planned for this month.
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New Animated Film Based on the World of Super Mario Bros.: Shigeru Miyamoto made a surprise appearance in the video to announce that Nintendo is working together with Illumination on a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. The film will arrive on April 3, 2026, in the US and many other markets globally, with a few selected territories releasing throughout the month of April.
Visit Mario.Nintendo.com to find out what else Nintendo has in store for MAR10 Day.
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Online features, Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
**Savings based on suggested retail price. Actual savings may vary. Offer valid 3/10/2024 to 3/16/2024; available while supplies last. See participating retailers for details.
Game Boy – March 2024 Game Updates – Nintendo Switch Online
Get ready! Dr. Mario™, Mario Tennis™, and Mario Golf™ are joining the Game Boy™ – Nintendo Switch Online collection! These three titles will be available for Nintendo Switch Online members to play on March 12th, 2024!
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MAR10 Day 2024
Happy MAR10 Day! To mark the occasion, please take a look at this video for the latest news about Mario.
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Nintendo celebrates all things Mario with giveaways, challenges and deals
Ready to relive your favorite Mario memories? Today Nintendo unveils a Mega Mushroom-sized list of ways to commemorate MAR10 Day this year – from competing for rewards to exploring deals on games to even attending special in-person events in honor of our mustachioed hero. Fans of all ages are encouraged to celebrate by playing all of Mario’s greatest hits, from classic games featuring Mario released on the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System now available on Nintendo Switch Online*, to his newest venture into the Flower Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. A full list of MAR10 Day activities is available at Mario.Nintendo.com. You can “Press Start” on the celebration now by checking out this special video that takes fans on a journey through Mario’s adventures over the years:
That’s just the beginning! Here’s a bunch of ways that Mario fans can level up their MAR10 Day this year:
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Play Classic Games Featuring Mario with Nintendo Switch Online: In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17. Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on Super NES with Nintendo Switch Online. This Free Trial is also available for Nintendo Switch owners who have previously claimed a Nintendo Switch Online free trial, so everyone can join in the fun!
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Play Super Mario World on Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online and Earn Rewards –
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Explore Deals on Even More Games Featuring Mario: Head to the Sales & Deals page on Nintendo.com or visit the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system from March 7 at 12 a.m., through March 17 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time to get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE, and more for a suggested retail price of just $39.99 each! In addition, select retailers will offer a special deal from March 10 to March 16, with $20 off select games*** such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Party, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and more. And if you purchase a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch — OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite system from select retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Target, you will also receive a $25 retailer gift card (Offer valid March 10-16; available while supplies last. See participating retailers for details).
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Participate in Two My Nintendo Sweepstakes – From now through April 16, enter the My Nintendo LEGO® Super Mario™ Sweepstakes**** for a chance to win a trio of exciting LEGO® Super Mario™ sets featuring Bowser, Dorrie and Yoshi. Also from now through April 23, you can enter the My Nintendo™ BlackMilk X Super Mario™ – Princess Peach Sweepstakes***** for a chance to win an outfit inspired by Princess Peach.
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Celebrate with Fellow Mario Fans
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MAR10 Day at Nintendo New York: On March 10, jump into the Nintendo New York store for a meet-and-greet with Mario and Luigi, the opportunity to challenge our ambassadors on the Nintendo Switch system, free MAR10 Day giveaways (while supplies last) and a screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Open March 2024 Tournament – Also on March 10, you can join an online Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament****** from noon to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, with the top 310 players receiving 1K My Nintendo Gold Points each! Just remember, every shell you throw may come back to haunt you (or at least slow you down).
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To enter, you must participate in the Tournament in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game during the Tournament Period. To access the Tournament, select the following, in order, within the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game: Online Play, Tournaments, Search by Code. Enter the following code to enter the in-game tournament: 3409-7365-4571
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GameStop In-Store Demo – Stop by participating GameStop locations on March 16 from noon to 4 p.m. local time to play together and share the fun! Play games featuring Mario and friends and receive free Mario-themed items, while supplies last.
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Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie? If you want to impress your family and friends with your Mushroom Kingdom knowledge, follow along with the free digital guidebook that reveals hidden game references in the movie. (Sign in with your Nintendo Account—or create one for free—to view the guide.)
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Celebrate Mario with Play Nintendo – Gather the kids to check out Play Nintendo, a web site where young Nintendo fans can learn about Mario, take quizzes and even download printable mustaches to look like Mario and Luigi.
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And … more? Yes. More: Visit Mario.Nintendo.com to find out what else Nintendo has in store for MAR10 Day.
Let’s-a go!
* Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Online features, Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
** A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).
*** Offer valid 3/10/2024 to 3/16/2024; available while supplies last. Savings based on suggested retail price. Actual savings may vary. See participating retailers for details.
****NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 5:00PM PT on 3/4/2024 and ends at 11:59PM PT on 4/16/2024. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/bf1ef4b103df7f2d, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo LEGO® Super Mario™ Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/bf1ef4b103df7f2d) as stated in Official Rules. There will be five (5) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) LEGO® Super Mario™ Dorrie’s Sunken Shipwreck Adventure Expansion Set (ARV $44.99 USD), one (1) LEGO® Super Mario™ Bowser’s Muscle Car Expansion Set (ARV $29.99 USD) and one (1) LEGO® Super Mario™ Yoshi’s Egg-cellent Forest Expansion Set (ARV $9.99 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $424.85 USD. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/events/rules/mynintendo-lego-super-mario-official-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
***** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 11:00AM PT on 3/4/2024 and ends at 11:59PM PT on 4/23/2024. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/f5aa49489e26a0a0, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo BlackMilk x Super MarioTM – Princess Peach Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/f5aa49489e26a0a0) as stated in Official Rules. There will be three (3) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) Princess Peach Shiny Bomber Jacket (XXS – XXL) (ARV $90.99 USD), one (1) Princess Peach HW Ninja Pants (XXS – XXL) (ARV $51.72 USD) and one (1) Princess Peach Sheer V Crop (XS – XXL) (ARV $38.62 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $543.99 USD. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/events/rules/mynintendo-blackmilk-super-mario-official-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
******NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the US and Canada who are age 13+ and Mexico who are age 18+ and have access to a Nintendo Switch system, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game, reliable high-speed internet connection, and any Nintendo Switch Online membership. Tournament begins at 12:00 PM PT on 3/10/2024 and ends at 6:00 PM PT on 3/10/2024. To participate, players must enter the specified Online Tournament in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game during the Tournament Period and enter the code specified in the Official Rules for that Tournament Day. Winners will be determined on or around 3/12/2024. There will be 310 winners, selected based on the number of points accumulated in up to 24 races during that Tournament Day. Each winner will each receive 1,000 My Nintendo Gold Points (ARV $10 USD each). Total prize ARV $3,100 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Skill of participating players determines the winner(s). See Official Rules for details and restrictions: https://nintendo.com/events/rules/mario-kart-open-march-2024/ Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
Play together and have fun this MAR10 Day with a free trial of Nintendo Switch Online.* Challenge friends and family online, play classic games featuring Mario, and more. And, for a limited time, you can make the fun last even longer with a 14-day trial—that’s twice as long as usual! Head over to My Nintendo to claim your offer now. Act fast—offer ends 3/17!
* Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Online features, Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch/online
Mario Through the Years – A Mar10 Day Celebration
Press start on Mar10 Day and join us on a journey through some of Mario’s adventures over the years.
Source: Nintendo of America and Nintendo.com
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