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'''Mario Day'''<ref name="Mar10 Day 2019">Nintendo of America (March 8, 2019). [https://web.archive.org/web/20211016172051/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/celebrate-mar10-day-with-sales-and-more/ Celebrate Mar10 Day with sales and more]. ''Nintendo''. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021, 17:20:51 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 9, 2019.</ref> (also written as '''Mar10 Day''',<ref name="Mar10 Day 2016">Nintendo of America (March 9, 2016). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoj1d8x2H6c Celebrate Mar. 10 - Mario Day!]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 13, 2017.</ref> '''MAR10 Day''', and '''Mario day'''<ref name="Mario Day 2023 commercial">{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=March 3, 2023|url=https://youtu.be/rNCAjgJTA4I|title=Every Day Is a Mario Day on Nintendo Switch! (subtitles)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 3, 2023|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216090809/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNCAjgJTA4I|deadlink=y}}</ref>), or '''National Mario Day''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160414081701/http://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/news/mario-secret-message-game/ Mario Secret Message Game - Play Nintendo] <small>(archived)</small></ref> is an annual celebration of the entire [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. It takes place on March 10 each year because the date, written as "MAR10," resembles "[[Mario|MARIO]]. | '''Mario Day'''<ref name="Mar10 Day 2019">Nintendo of America (March 8, 2019). [https://web.archive.org/web/20211016172051/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/celebrate-mar10-day-with-sales-and-more/ Celebrate Mar10 Day with sales and more]. ''Nintendo''. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021, 17:20:51 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 9, 2019.</ref> (also written as '''Mar10 Day''',<ref name="Mar10 Day 2016">Nintendo of America (March 9, 2016). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoj1d8x2H6c Celebrate Mar. 10 - Mario Day!]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 13, 2017.</ref> '''MAR10 Day''', '''MAR10 DAY''',<ref>[https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/fe412c06426c795f March Calendar Wallpaper: Happy MAR10 DAY]. ''My Nintendo''. Retrieved March 8, 2024.</ref> and '''Mario day'''<ref name="Mario Day 2023 commercial">{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=March 3, 2023|url=https://youtu.be/rNCAjgJTA4I|title=Every Day Is a Mario Day on Nintendo Switch! (subtitles)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 3, 2023|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216090809/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNCAjgJTA4I|deadlink=y}}</ref>), or '''National Mario Day''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160414081701/http://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/news/mario-secret-message-game/ Mario Secret Message Game - Play Nintendo] <small>(archived)</small></ref> is an annual celebration of the entire [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. It takes place on March 10 each year because the date, written as "MAR10," resembles "[[Mario|MARIO]]" in all caps.<ref>[https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-mario-day-march-10/ NATIONAL MARIO DAY – March 10]. ''National Day Calendar''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/mario-day/ 10th March will be... Mario Day]. ''Days of the Year''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref> The holiday could be celebrated by dressing up as Mario, having a ''Super Mario''-themed party, or simply playing ''Super Mario'' games,<ref>[https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/mario-day Fun Holiday – Mario Day]. ''TimeAndDate.com''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref> among others. Although the holiday was not originally created or declared by [[Nintendo]], the day was unofficially celebrated by many ''Super Mario'' fans,<ref> nintendolife (March 11, 2014). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/03/weirdness_10th_march_is_mario_day_apparently Weirdness: 10th March is Mario Day, Apparently]. ''nintendolife.com''. Retrieved March 9, 2023.</ref> and since 2015, Nintendo has officially observed the holiday and started celebrating annually by promoting ''Super Mario'' games and holding ''Super Mario''-themed events.<ref name=NintendoUK2015>NintendoUK (March 10 2015). [https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/575250781928034304 It’s Mar 10. Happy #MarioDay! If you’re playing a Mario game today, let us know which one!]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 18, 2023.</ref><ref name="Mar10 Day 2017">Nintendo of America (March 9, 2017). [https://web.archive.org/web/20180315154855/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/nintendo-celebrates-mar10-day-by-bringing-smiles-to-people-of-all-ages Nintendo celebrates Mar10 Day by bringing smiles to people of all ages]. ''Nintendo''. Archived from the original on March 15, 2018, 15:48:55 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref> On an {{wp|American Broadcasting Company|ABC}} newscast on March 10, 2017, the headline "National Mario Day" was played to celebrate Mario Day, where the reporter talked about Mario Day, its name, and Mario.<ref>23 ABC News | KERO (March 10, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJhqGebErE Happy National Mario Day]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> | ||
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Nintendo also released an episode of Nintendo Minute on its official YouTube channel titled "Mar10 Day Character Bracket: Mario’s Enemies - Nintendo Minute." In this video, series' hosts Kit and Krysta rank several ''Super Mario'' enemies based on several categories, such as which would be the most annoying pet.<ref>Nintendo of America (March 8, 2019). [https://web.archive.org/web/20220602185103/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rKNj9y7L-6I Mar10 Day Character Bracket: Mario’s Enemies - Nintendo Minute]. ''YouTube.'' Archived from the original on June 2, 2022, 18:51:03 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 9, 2019.</ref> Nintendo of America made a celebratory tweet for the holiday asking how fans will celebrate Mar10 Day.<ref>NintendoAmerica (March 7 2019). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1103671651617595393 ''Wahoo! It’s almost March 10, and that means #MAR10Day is just around the corner! How do you plan on celebrating our hero’s special day?'']. ''Twitter.'' Retrieved March 9 2019.</ref> There were also several ''Super Mario''-related activities that took place at [[Nintendo New York]], which were sponsored by Frito-Lay Variety Packs.<ref name="Mar10 Day 2019"/> | Nintendo also released an episode of Nintendo Minute on its official YouTube channel titled "Mar10 Day Character Bracket: Mario’s Enemies - Nintendo Minute." In this video, series' hosts Kit and Krysta rank several ''Super Mario'' enemies based on several categories, such as which would be the most annoying pet.<ref>Nintendo of America (March 8, 2019). [https://web.archive.org/web/20220602185103/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rKNj9y7L-6I Mar10 Day Character Bracket: Mario’s Enemies - Nintendo Minute]. ''YouTube.'' Archived from the original on June 2, 2022, 18:51:03 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 9, 2019.</ref> Nintendo of America made a celebratory tweet for the holiday asking how fans will celebrate Mar10 Day.<ref>NintendoAmerica (March 7 2019). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1103671651617595393 ''Wahoo! It’s almost March 10, and that means #MAR10Day is just around the corner! How do you plan on celebrating our hero’s special day?'']. ''Twitter.'' Retrieved March 9 2019.</ref> There were also several ''Super Mario''-related activities that took place at [[Nintendo New York]], which were sponsored by Frito-Lay Variety Packs.<ref name="Mar10 Day 2019"/> | ||
The event "It's All About Mario Event" returned in ''Super Mario Run'', and the player was given 10 Rally Tickets as a log-in bonus. In ''Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp'', Mario's hat and outfit were gifted for all players,<ref>animalcrossing (March 10, 2019). [https://twitter.com/animalcrossing/status/1104792783972417538 Did you know that March 10th is Mario Day? I didn't realize why until someone wrote "Mar. 10" as the date on a campsite document. Hehe! To celebrate our favorite mustachioed man's special day, we're giving everyone a Mario Hat to start! More gifts and events are on the way, too!]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 11 2019.</ref> and several ''Super Mario''-themed wallpaper and flooring were available for crafting.<ref>animalcrossing (March 10, 2019) [https://twitter.com/animalcrossing/status/1104822983183515649 As part of the Mario Day celebration, we're releasing a special Super Mario Wall & Floor Collection! Use the items from this collection to make your cabin look like a level from a Super Mario game, and then pose for a photo in your new Mario outfit! Yippee!]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 11, 2019.</ref> Several of the furniture from the prior Mario-related event returned, and the Fishing Tourney 12 for the game featured [[Cheep Cheep]]s, [[Eep Cheep]]s, [[Cheep Chomp]]s, and [[Blooper]]s as catchable fish.<ref>Nintendo Wire (March 14, 2019). [https://nintendowire.com/news/2019/03/14/jump-up-and-join-in-pocket-camps-mario-themed-fishing-tourney/ Jump up and join in Pocket Camp’s Mario themed fishing tourney!]. ''Nintendo Wire''. Retrieved March 15, 2019.</ref> | The event "It's All About Mario Event" returned in ''Super Mario Run'', and the player was given 10 Rally Tickets as a log-in bonus. In ''Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp'', Mario's hat and outfit were gifted for all players,<ref>animalcrossing (March 10, 2019). [https://twitter.com/animalcrossing/status/1104792783972417538 Did you know that March 10th is Mario Day? I didn't realize why until someone wrote "Mar. 10" as the date on a campsite document. Hehe! To celebrate our favorite mustachioed man's special day, we're giving everyone a Mario Hat to start! More gifts and events are on the way, too!]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 11 2019.</ref> and several ''Super Mario''-themed wallpaper and flooring were available for crafting.<ref>animalcrossing (March 10, 2019) [https://twitter.com/animalcrossing/status/1104822983183515649 As part of the Mario Day celebration, we're releasing a special Super Mario Wall & Floor Collection! Use the items from this collection to make your cabin look like a level from a Super Mario game, and then pose for a photo in your new Mario outfit! Yippee!]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 11, 2019.</ref> Several of the furniture from the prior ''Super Mario''-related event returned, and the Fishing Tourney 12 for the game featured [[Cheep Cheep]]s, [[Eep Cheep]]s, [[Cheep Chomp]]s, and [[Blooper]]s as catchable fish.<ref>Nintendo Wire (March 14, 2019). [https://nintendowire.com/news/2019/03/14/jump-up-and-join-in-pocket-camps-mario-themed-fishing-tourney/ Jump up and join in Pocket Camp’s Mario themed fishing tourney!]. ''Nintendo Wire''. Retrieved March 15, 2019.</ref> | ||
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[[File:TheSMBMovie ObstacleCoursePoster.jpg|thumb|A variation of this poster featured the Mar10 Day logo in place of the film's logo, which was given to buyers who preordered tickets for the film.]] | [[File:TheSMBMovie ObstacleCoursePoster.jpg|thumb|A variation of this poster featured the Mar10 Day logo in place of the film's logo, which was given to buyers who preordered tickets for the film.]] | ||
In 2023, Nintendo issued an official motto for the event, "'''Every Day Is a Mario Day'''," used in some promotional material,<ref>NintendoAmerica (March 10, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634218834272854016 Celebrate #MAR10Day with a #NintendoSwitch system bundle that includes Red Joy-Con controllers and your choice of a free Mario full game download! This bundle is available NOW at My Nintendo Store and select retailers: ]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved April 4, 2023. ({{media link|Twitter screenshot NintendoAmerica 2023-03-10.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230310163840/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634218834272854016 Archived] March 10, 2023, 16:38:40 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> including a [[Mario Day song|song themed around Mario Day]].<ref name="Mario Day 2023 commercial"/> On March 1, a ''Super Mario''-themed party was held at [[Nintendo New York]], featuring special guests Mario, Luigi, and Ryan Kaji from the YouTube channel {{wp|Ryan's World}}. Visitors could meet Ryan and play Nintendo Switch games with him.<ref name="NoA website news 2023">March 2, 2023. [https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/nintendo-powers-up-mar10-day/ Nintendo powers up MAR10 Day with a month full of Mario-related activities]. nintendo.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230302190824/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/nintendo-powers-up-mar10-day/ Archived] March 2, 2023, 19:08:24 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> In ''Mario Kart Tour'', the [[Mario Tour (2023)|Mario Tour]] began on March 7 and ended on March 21, and it ran at the same time as an in-game celebration titled the "Mario event." The final trailer of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' premiered in a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation on March 9, 14:00 PT<ref>NintendoAmerica (February 22, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1628394306615808001 Join us at 2:00 p.m. PT on 3/9 for the world premiere of The Super Mario Bros. Movie's final trailer! No game information will be included in this #NintendoDirect. #SuperMarioMovie 📽️: ]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved February 22, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230222161245/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1628394306615808001 Archived] February 22, 2023, 16:12:45 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>—in other words, on Mario Day in most countries in the Eastern Hemisphere. Several other movie-related publicity was released during this time, such as a cast interview with Fandango<ref>https://youtu.be/uVmbFp843po</ref> and a theme song singalong on ''{{wp|The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon}}''.<ref>https://youtu.be/h4nq-JDPDgA</ref> An event promoting the film in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' began on March 10 and ended on May 31.<ref>@NintendoAmerica (March 10, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634292800706555906 We're holding a special event in the Super Mario Run game in tandem with The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Those who have not yet purchased the game can get a special discount from the normal price until May 30, 2023 at 11:59pm PT.] ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 18, 2023. ({{media link|Twitter screenshot NintendoAmerica 2023-03-10b.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230311013655/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634292800706555906 Archived] March 11, 2023, 01:36:55 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Wave 4 of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass | In 2023, Nintendo issued an official motto for the event, "'''Every Day Is a Mario Day'''," used in some promotional material,<ref>NintendoAmerica (March 10, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634218834272854016 Celebrate #MAR10Day with a #NintendoSwitch system bundle that includes Red Joy-Con controllers and your choice of a free Mario full game download! This bundle is available NOW at My Nintendo Store and select retailers: ]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved April 4, 2023. ({{media link|Twitter screenshot NintendoAmerica 2023-03-10.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230310163840/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634218834272854016 Archived] March 10, 2023, 16:38:40 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> including a [[Mario Day song|song themed around Mario Day]].<ref name="Mario Day 2023 commercial"/> On March 1, a ''Super Mario''-themed party was held at [[Nintendo New York]], featuring special guests Mario, Luigi, and Ryan Kaji from the YouTube channel {{wp|Ryan's World}}. Visitors could meet Ryan and play Nintendo Switch games with him.<ref name="NoA website news 2023">March 2, 2023. [https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/nintendo-powers-up-mar10-day/ Nintendo powers up MAR10 Day with a month full of Mario-related activities]. nintendo.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230302190824/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/nintendo-powers-up-mar10-day/ Archived] March 2, 2023, 19:08:24 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> In ''Mario Kart Tour'', the [[Mario Tour (2023)|Mario Tour]] began on March 7 and ended on March 21, and it ran at the same time as an in-game celebration titled the "Mario event." The final trailer of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' premiered in a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation on March 9, 14:00 PT<ref>NintendoAmerica (February 22, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1628394306615808001 Join us at 2:00 p.m. PT on 3/9 for the world premiere of The Super Mario Bros. Movie's final trailer! No game information will be included in this #NintendoDirect. #SuperMarioMovie 📽️: ]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved February 22, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230222161245/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1628394306615808001 Archived] February 22, 2023, 16:12:45 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>—in other words, on Mario Day in most countries in the Eastern Hemisphere. Several other movie-related publicity was released during this time, such as a cast interview with Fandango<ref>https://youtu.be/uVmbFp843po</ref> and a theme song singalong on ''{{wp|The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon}}''.<ref>https://youtu.be/h4nq-JDPDgA</ref> An event promoting the film in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' began on March 10 and ended on May 31.<ref>@NintendoAmerica (March 10, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634292800706555906 We're holding a special event in the Super Mario Run game in tandem with The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Those who have not yet purchased the game can get a special discount from the normal price until May 30, 2023 at 11:59pm PT.] ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 18, 2023. ({{media link|Twitter screenshot NintendoAmerica 2023-03-10b.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230311013655/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1634292800706555906 Archived] March 11, 2023, 01:36:55 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Wave 4 of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC pack was released on March 10;<ref>Nintendo (March 2, 2023). [https://youtu.be/mg-YQ1k57Gg Rev those engines for Wave 4 of the #MarioKart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, coming March 9th!] ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 2, 2023.</ref> both Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass and the aforementioned Mario Tour of ''Mario Kart Tour'' introduced [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' to their respective games. The "[[Dry Bowser]] Castle Battle" LEGO ''Super Mario'' expansion set and LEGO [[Donkey Kong]] were also announced.<ref>LEGO (March 10, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L8qJUwZ94A LEGO® Super Mario™ YouTube Premiere celebrating MAR10 Day]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 18, 2023.</ref> On March 11, select {{wp|GameStop}} stores offered visitors free ''Super Mario''-themed items.<ref name="NoA website news 2023"/> | ||
A Nintendo Switch bundle labeled the "Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle,"<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/nintendo-switch-mario-choose-one-bundle-118107/ Nintendo Switch™ Mario Choose One Bundle]. nintendo.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230303160835/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/nintendo-switch-mario-choose-one-bundle-118107/ Archived] March 3, 2023, 16:08:35 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> which includes a ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' sticker sheet and a full game download for either ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'', or ''Super Mario Odyssey'', was released on Mario Day.<ref name="NoA website news 2023"/><ref>Brian (March 2, 2023). [https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-reveals-new-mario-switch-bundle/ Nintendo reveals new Mario Switch bundle]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved March 2, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230302140754/https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-reveals-new-mario-switch-bundle/ Archived] March 2, 2023, 14:07:54 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Select Nintendo Switch games and DLC featuring characters from the ''Super Mario'' franchise received digital discounts: The first wave of discounts ran from March 10, 00:00 PT to March 23, 23:59 PT and involved ''Mario Party Superstars'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', and ''Yoshi's Crafted World''; the second wave lasted from March 24, 00:00 PT to April 7, 23:59 PT and involved ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ''Super Mario Odyssey'', ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'', ''Super Mario Maker 2'', and ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''.<ref name="NoA website news 2023"/> Similarly, at select retailers between March 5 and March 11, physical editions of certain ''Super Mario'' games were discounted by up to $20, while ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'' sets were discounted by $40.<ref name="NoA website news 2023"/> | A Nintendo Switch bundle labeled the "Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle,"<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/nintendo-switch-mario-choose-one-bundle-118107/ Nintendo Switch™ Mario Choose One Bundle]. nintendo.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230303160835/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/nintendo-switch-mario-choose-one-bundle-118107/ Archived] March 3, 2023, 16:08:35 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> which includes a ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' sticker sheet and a full game download for either ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'', or ''Super Mario Odyssey'', was released on Mario Day.<ref name="NoA website news 2023"/><ref>Brian (March 2, 2023). [https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-reveals-new-mario-switch-bundle/ Nintendo reveals new Mario Switch bundle]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved March 2, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230302140754/https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-reveals-new-mario-switch-bundle/ Archived] March 2, 2023, 14:07:54 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Select Nintendo Switch games and DLC featuring characters from the ''Super Mario'' franchise received digital discounts: The first wave of discounts ran from March 10, 00:00 PT to March 23, 23:59 PT and involved ''Mario Party Superstars'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', and ''Yoshi's Crafted World''; the second wave lasted from March 24, 00:00 PT to April 7, 23:59 PT and involved ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ''Super Mario Odyssey'', ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'', ''Super Mario Maker 2'', and ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''.<ref name="NoA website news 2023"/> Similarly, at select retailers between March 5 and March 11, physical editions of certain ''Super Mario'' games were discounted by up to $20, while ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'' sets were discounted by $40.<ref name="NoA website news 2023"/> | ||
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From March 3 to April 1, users with a [[Nintendo Switch Online]] membership that play ''[[Super Mario World]]'' on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]] application will earn My Nintendo Platinum points to redeem ''Super Mario World''-themed icons for their Nintendo Switch profile.<ref>{{cite|date=March 3, 2024|title=Nintendo Switch Online mission for MAR10 Day|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-mission-for-mar10-day/|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305172651/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-mission-for-mar10-day/}}</ref><ref name="Mario Day 2024">{{cite|date=March 5, 2024|url=https://mario.nintendo.com/events/|title=MAR10 Day events|publisher=mario.nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305165406/https://mario.nintendo.com/events/}}</ref> A video titled "Mario Through the Years - A Mar10 Day Celebration" was published on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel on March 5, showcasing mainline ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games available on Nintendo Switch at the time.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=March 5, 2024|title=Mario Through the Years - A Mar10 Day Celebration|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVsOazdg24|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 5, 2024}}</ref> Several rewards for My Nintendo were made available for Mario Day, such as a 14-day free trial for Nintendo Switch Online available from March 3 to 17<ref>{{cite|date=March 3, 2024|title=Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-14-day-free-trial-membership/|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305172232/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-14-day-free-trial-membership/}}</ref> and sweepstakes for LEGO ''Super Mario'' sets (from March 5 to April 16) and Princess Peach-themed clothing by [[BlackMilk Clothing|BlackMilk]] (from March 5 to April 23).<ref name="NoA website news 2024">{{cite|date=March 5, 2024|title=Take a warp pipe down memory lane this MAR10 Day with special events and missions featuring classic Mario games|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/take-a-warp-pipe-down-memory-lane-this-mar10-day-with-special-events-and-missions-featuring-classic-mario-games/|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305170836/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/take-a-warp-pipe-down-memory-lane-this-mar10-day-with-special-events-and-missions-featuring-classic-mario-games/}}</ref> A free digital guidebook to ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' was made available on March 5 for users with a Nintendo Account.<ref name="NoA website news 2024" /> "The Bowser Express Train", "King Boo's Haunted Mansion", and "Battle with Roy at Peach's Castle" LEGO ''Super Mario'' expansion sets were announced on March 9 together with a teaser for LEGO ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' sets.<ref>{{cite|author=LEGO|date=March 9, 2024|title=Celebrating MARIO DAY with LEGO Super Mario|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSDD_C06gtY|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 9, 2024}}</ref> A video presentation was published by Nintendo on March 10; in the presentation, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Chris Meledandri]] announced that [[Illumination]] is producing [[Untitled The Super Mario Bros. Movie follow-up|another movie "based on the world of ''Super Mario Bros.''"]]<ref name="2024Presentation">{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=March 10, 2024|title=MAR10 Day 2024|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfjmQlWRHgQ|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 10, 2024}}</ref> Further ''Super Mario''-related announcements were made in the presentation: release dates for ''[[Luigi's Mansion 2 HD]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' for Nintendo Switch, as well as the addition of [[Dr. Mario (game)|''Dr. Mario'']], [[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Golf'']], and [[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Tennis'']] to the [[Game Boy - Nintendo Switch Online]] application.<ref name="2024Presentation" /> A Mario Day event with a Mario and Luigi meet-and-greet, sweepstakes, and a screening of ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' was held at Nintendo New York on March 10.<ref name="NoA website news 2024" /> Another [[Meet & Greet Mario|meet-and-greet event]] with Mario was held at {{wp|Westfield Mall of the Netherlands}} in Europe.<ref>{{cite| date = March 5, 2024 | url = www.nintendo.nl/Nieuws/2024/februari/Meet-Greet-met-Mario--2536382.html | title = Meet & Greet met Mario! | publisher = nintendo.nl | accessdate = March 8, 2024 | archive = archive.ph/5TocP | archivedate = March 8, 2024, 13:14:19 UTC }}</ref> The online ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' Open March 2024 Tournament was held on March 10 from 12:00 to 18:00 PT, with the top 310 players receiving 1,000 My Nintendo Gold points.<ref name="NoA website news 2024" /> From March 10 to 16, physical editions of certain ''Super Mario'' games were discounted by up to $20 at select retailers.<ref name="NoA website news 2024" /> Additionally, a $25 retailer gift card was given upon purchase of a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite system between the same dates.<ref name="NoA website news 2024" /> On March 16, select GameStop stores held ''Super Mario''-themed giveaways.<ref name="NoA website news 2024" /> | |||
From March 3 to April 1, users with a [[Nintendo Switch Online]] membership that play ''[[Super Mario World]]'' on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]] application will earn My Nintendo Platinum points to redeem ''Super Mario World''-themed icons for their Nintendo Switch profile.<ref>{{cite|date=March 3, 2024|title=Nintendo Switch Online mission for MAR10 Day|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-mission-for-mar10-day/|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305172651/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-mission-for-mar10-day/}}</ref><ref name="Mario Day 2024">{{cite|date=March 5, 2024|url=https://mario.nintendo.com/events/|title=MAR10 Day events|publisher=mario.nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305165406/https://mario.nintendo.com/events/}}</ref> A video titled "Mario Through the Years - A Mar10 Day Celebration" was published on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel on March 5, showcasing mainline ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games available on Nintendo Switch at the time.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=March 5, 2024|title=Mario Through the Years - A Mar10 Day Celebration|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVsOazdg24|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 5, 2024}}</ref> Several rewards for My Nintendo were made available for Mario Day, such as a 14-day free trial for Nintendo Switch Online available from March 3 to 17<ref>{{cite|date=March 3, 2024|title=Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-14-day-free-trial-membership/|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305172232/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-online-14-day-free-trial-membership/}}</ref> and sweepstakes for LEGO ''Super Mario'' sets (from March 5 to April 16) and Princess Peach-themed clothing by BlackMilk (from March 5 to April 23).<ref name="NoA website news 2024">{{cite|date=March 5, 2024|title=Take a warp pipe down memory lane this MAR10 Day with special events and missions featuring classic Mario games|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/take-a-warp-pipe-down-memory-lane-this-mar10-day-with-special-events-and-missions-featuring-classic-mario-games/|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=March 5, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305170836/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/take-a-warp-pipe-down-memory-lane-this-mar10-day-with-special-events-and-missions-featuring-classic-mario-games/}}</ref> A free digital guidebook to ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' was made available on March 5 for users with a Nintendo Account.<ref name="NoA website news 2024" /> A Mario Day event with a Mario and Luigi meet-and-greet, sweepstakes, and a screening of ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' | |||
The following titles | The following titles were discounted on the American [[Nintendo eShop]] from March 7 (12:00 a.m. PT) to March 17 (11:59 p.m. PT):<ref>{{cite|date=March 7, 2024|title=Sales & deals|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/#mar10-day|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=March 7, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307203711/https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/#mar10-day}}</ref> | ||
*''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (33%) | *''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (33%) | ||
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' (67%) | *''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' (67%) | ||
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**Season Pass | **Season Pass | ||
**Ultra | **Ultra Challenge Pack | ||
**Donkey Kong Adventure | **Donkey Kong Adventure | ||
**Gold Edition | **Gold Edition | ||
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