Super Mario Chess
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 The set as seen in the box, with figures visible at the bottom. The actual release featuresLuigi in the window rather thanBirdo. | |
| 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 achess set themed to theSuper 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
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 andPrincess Daisy – Bishops ×1 each
- Yoshis – Knights ×2
- Toads – Rooks ×2
- Coins – Pawns ×8
Villains
- Bowser – King ×1
- Bowser Jr. – Queen ×1
- Magikoopas – Bishops ×2
- Birdos – Knights ×2
- Goombas – Rooks ×2
- Green Shells – Pawns ×8
Gallery
All the characters and their positions on the board
French box art
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | Jeu d'échecsSuper Mario[2] | Super Mario Chess Game |
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 officialSuper 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
- ^SUPER MARIO CHESS
- ^Jeu d'echecs Mario.Fnac (French). Retrieved March 29, 2025.
