Super Mario Bros Game Online

Few video games can claim the distinction of being in the general consciousness for decades, spanning different generations. Super Mario (🔎 wiki) is one of, if not the only one, that has made great strides in this area.

There’s almost no one on the planet who has not heard of the Italian plumber in overalls who goes by the name of Mario. Those who have never played the game may not be aware of his humble beginnings but they have in some shape or form, heard of him.

Mario wasn’t even the main character in his first appearance in the video game. Most importantly, he wasn’t even a plumber and he wasn’t called Mario. He made his first appearance in 1981 in the pioneering arcade game called Donkey Kong. The character was called Jumpman and he was a carpenter.

You can read more about the history and evolution of Mario here.