Mario’s going on tour! Nintendo has announced that Mario will be touring the U.S. in a “real-life odyssey,” spanning several major U.S. cities. The tour will feature a Super Mario Odyssey-themed trailer, an giant inflatable Cappy, and give fans the opportunity to meet Mario and Cappy themselves and try out Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch before the game releases worldwide on October 27.
Here’s what Nintendo of America President and COO, Reggie Fils-Aimé, had to say on the tour:
“Super Mario Odyssey is all about travel, exploration and that feeling you get when you discover something new and exciting. Mario’s interactive journey in the real world is a great way for fans to get excited for the game’s launch by getting hands-on time, as well as following Mario as he explores and discovers locations all across the country.”
Check out the full tour stop list below, which will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis:
| Kingdom | Address | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Kingdom | Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608 Located at 5 Towers at Universal CityWalk |
Oct. 10 3:30-6pm |
| Dallas Kingdom | State Fair of Texas 3921 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, TX 75210 Located in Chevy Park Plaza (enter at gate 11), across from the Chevy Ride & Drive |
Oct. 18 10am-9pm |
| Chicago Kingdom | Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Located in Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier’s front gateway, between Illinois and Grand avenues |
Oct. 21 12-6pm |
| Philadelphia Kingdom | Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 Located below the “Rocky Steps” of the Philadelphia Museum of Art |
Oct. 24 12-6pm |
| New York Kingdom | Rockefeller Center 10 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020 |
Oct. 26 8-10pm |
At the New York stop, the first 200 people in attendance will gain access to the event and be first in line to purchase Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch. Additional “surprises and guests” will be revealed at the New York stop as well.
I think this sort of publicity is awesome for the next Mario title, though I do wish some other cities and locations were represented on the tour (no Florida dates?!). Still, the tour looks like a ton of fun for families and Nintendo fans alike.
