The History of Super Mario: From a Small Game to a Big Hero

Super Mario is one of the most famous video game characters in the world. He’s a cheerful plumber with a big mustache who wears a red hat and blue overalls. But do you know where his story began? Let’s take a look at how Mario became a superstar!

Mario’s First Game: Donkey Kong (1981)

first appeared in a game called Donkey Kong, which came out in 1981. In this game, he wasn’t even called Mario—he was named "Jumpman"! His job was to save a girl named Pauline from a big, angry monkey called Donkey Kong.

Mario’s look—his red hat, mustache, and overalls—was designed to make him easy to recognize, even with the small graphics of old video games.

The Start of Super Mario Bros. (1985)

In 1985, Mario got his own game called Super Mario Bros. It became a big hit! In this game, Mario and his brother Luigi travel through the Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Toadstool (later called Princess Peach) from a bad guy named Bowser, who is a fire-breathing turtle.

The game was colorful, fun, and had great music. Millions of people loved playing it, and it became one of the best-selling games ever!

More Adventures for Mario

After the first game, Mario went on many more adventures:

Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988): This game let you play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, or Toad. Each character had different abilities.

Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990): In this game, Mario could wear fun costumes like the Tanooki Suit, which let him fly!

Mario also appeared in other games, like Dr. Mario, where he was a doctor solving puzzles, and Mario Kart, a fun racing game with his friends.

Mario in 3D: Super Mario 64 (1996)

In 1996, Mario stepped into a whole new world—3D! In Super Mario 64, players could explore big, open levels. It was amazing to see Mario running and jumping in a 3D world. This game became very popular and is still loved by many people today.

Mario Today

Now, Mario is more than 40 years old, but he’s still going on exciting adventures! New games like Super Mario Odyssey let players explore amazing worlds. Mario also appears in fun party games, sports games, and even movies.

Why Mario Is Special

Mario isn’t just a video game character—he’s a hero that everyone loves. His games are fun, creative, and make people happy. Whether you’ve been playing for years or are just starting, Mario is a character you’ll never forget.