Super Mario Bros Prize Menko Card Set 21 w/Special Prize Box Nintendo Japan 1985
Description
This listing is for an authentic vintage Japanese Super Mario Bros. menko set containing 21 cards and the original Special Prize box.
Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Because these cards were originally produced as inexpensive play items rather than long-term collectibles, surviving examples are now appreciated as unique pieces of vintage Japanese pop culture and retro paper ephemera.
The set includes 11 different illustrated designs, with several repeated cards. The colorful artwork features Mario alongside familiar game elements and characters, including Bowser, Koopa Troopas, Goombas, pipes, blocks, coins, stars, flowers, and other scenery inspired by the early Super Mario Bros. world.
The cards appear in both vertical and horizontal rectangular formats. Their reverse sides feature Japanese baseball-style game information printed in dark red on gray cardboard.
The original box has a pink “SUPER MARIO BROS.” logo, a brick-pattern border, colorful character artwork on the front, and a separate Mario and Bowser illustration on the reverse. The Japanese characters for “Special Prize” are printed on the box.
This is an original vintage item produced in Japan and not a reproduction, reprint, or modern copy. A distinctive collectible for fans of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo, vintage Japanese video game memorabilia, menko cards, and Showa-era design.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage set with light age-related wear.
The cards retain bright, clearly visible printed artwork. Some cards show slight age-related curvature or warping. One card has handwritten markings on the reverse side.
The box remains complete and retains its overall shape, with light edge wear, corner wear, surface rubbing, and minor creasing consistent with age and storage.
Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition, card designs, duplicates, box details, and included contents.
Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Because these cards were originally produced as inexpensive play items rather than long-term collectibles, surviving examples are now appreciated as unique pieces of vintage Japanese pop culture and retro paper ephemera.
The set includes 11 different illustrated designs, with several repeated cards. The colorful artwork features Mario alongside familiar game elements and characters, including Bowser, Koopa Troopas, Goombas, pipes, blocks, coins, stars, flowers, and other scenery inspired by the early Super Mario Bros. world.
The cards appear in both vertical and horizontal rectangular formats. Their reverse sides feature Japanese baseball-style game information printed in dark red on gray cardboard.
The original box has a pink “SUPER MARIO BROS.” logo, a brick-pattern border, colorful character artwork on the front, and a separate Mario and Bowser illustration on the reverse. The Japanese characters for “Special Prize” are printed on the box.
This is an original vintage item produced in Japan and not a reproduction, reprint, or modern copy. A distinctive collectible for fans of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo, vintage Japanese video game memorabilia, menko cards, and Showa-era design.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage set with light age-related wear.
The cards retain bright, clearly visible printed artwork. Some cards show slight age-related curvature or warping. One card has handwritten markings on the reverse side.
The box remains complete and retains its overall shape, with light edge wear, corner wear, surface rubbing, and minor creasing consistent with age and storage.
Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition, card designs, duplicates, box details, and included contents.