Super Mario Playing Cards Lets You Gamble Nintendo Style
Matt Ho — October 27, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: japantrendshop & geekalerts
The Super Mario Playing Cards are now out to represent Nintendo, and are sure to make playing poker that much more fun.
The Super Mario Playing Cards display the iconic character in a series of decks that will definitely be a collectible among Nintendo fans. All the cards will feature graphics from the iconic game with several recognizable characters. The best part about this deck of cards, is fans can choose from three different sets. There's the Super Mario World 2 version, a retro 8-bit version from Mario's NES days and the 3D version of the character back when N64 was popular.
With so many options, there's something here for all generations who grew up with this iconic game.
The Super Mario Playing Cards display the iconic character in a series of decks that will definitely be a collectible among Nintendo fans. All the cards will feature graphics from the iconic game with several recognizable characters. The best part about this deck of cards, is fans can choose from three different sets. There's the Super Mario World 2 version, a retro 8-bit version from Mario's NES days and the 3D version of the character back when N64 was popular.
With so many options, there's something here for all generations who grew up with this iconic game.
Trend Themes
1. Iconic Gaming Memorabilia - The trend of creating collectible and nostalgic gaming items for fans to display and cherish, such as the Super Mario Playing Cards.
2. Retro Gaming Resurgence - The trend of popular and classic video games from previous decades experiencing a resurgence in popularity, leading to new merchandise releases.
3. Gamification of Traditional Games - The trend of transforming classic games and activities into new, fun versions with modern pop culture references and graphics, as seen in the Super Mario Playing Cards.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Merchandise - Companies can capitalize on this trend by creating nostalgic and collectible gaming merchandise for fans, such as limited edition playing card sets.
2. Toy and Collectibles - Companies can create licensed merchandise that taps into fan nostalgia, such as collectible playing cards for classic games like Super Mario.
3. Gambling and Casino - Casinos and online gaming sites can capitalize on the popularity of classic games by offering themed playing cards, adding a fun and nostalgic aspect to traditional card games.
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