Nintendo released Super Mario Bros. 3 for the Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) in Japan, marking the launch of one of the most influential platform games in video game history.
Super Mario Bros. 3 was released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System, significantly boosting the console's popularity and setting new standards for game design.
Super Mario Bros. 3 was released in Europe for the Nintendo Entertainment System, expanding its global reach and critical acclaim.
A special handheld Game & Watch version featuring Super Mario Bros. 3 was released, bringing portable play of the game to fans.
Bowser and his Koopalings invade the Mushroom World and take over its various kingdoms, turning them into hostile environments.
Bowser's conquest results in the Mushroom World being divided into seven kingdoms, each ruled by one of his Koopalings.
Mario and Luigi begin their quest to navigate through the different kingdoms of the Mushroom World to confront the Koopalings and restore the rightful rulers.
Mario and Luigi defeat the Koopalings in the Mushroom Kingdom, freeing the ruler from Bowser's grasp.
Mario and Luigi defeat the Koopalings in the Desert Kingdom, restoring peace to the sandy lands.
Mario and Luigi defeat the Koopaling controlling Water Land, bringing back clean waters and safe passage.
Through the defeat of the Koopaling in Giant Land, Mario and Luigi restore the lands to their normal proportions and its ruler regains control.
The Koopalings are defeated in Sky Land, bringing freedom to the flying islands and their inhabitants.
Mario and Luigi rescue the Mushroom Kings of Forest Land and Ice Land by defeating their respective Koopaling foes.
Mario and Luigi confront Bowser in his castle, overcoming traps and enemies to reach the final showdown.
Mario and Luigi defeat Bowser, reclaiming the Mushroom World and ending the invasion.
