Super Mario and Bowser Checkers and Tic Tac Toe Guide

By The Video Game Company | Published: 2026-10-20

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to set up and play Super Mario and Bowser Checkers and Tic Tac Toe. A practical guide for family game night with two classic games in one plush set.

Quick answer

The Super Mario and Bowser Checkers and Tic Tac Toe set combines two classic games into one plush package. To play, choose your game, set up the pieces on the reversible board, and follow the standard rules for checkers or tic tac toe.

What’s in the box

The set includes a reversible plush game board and pieces themed around Mario and Bowser. One side is for checkers, the other for tic tac toe. The plush format makes it easy to store and safe for younger players, though the pieces are soft and may not stand up to aggressive play.

Checkers vs. Tic Tac Toe: Which to choose

Checkers offers more depth and strategy, ideal for older kids and adults. Tic Tac Toe is quicker and simpler, perfect for younger children or a fast warm-up. The board is the same size for both games, so switching between them takes seconds.

How to play Super Mario and Bowser Checkers and Tic Tac Toe

Choose your game: Decide whether to play checkers or tic tac toe. Flip the board to the correct side: checkers uses the 8x8 grid, tic tac toe uses the 3x3 grid. Common mistake: trying to play checkers on the tic tac toe side. Make sure the grid matches your game.
Set up the pieces: For checkers, place 12 pieces on the dark squares of the first three rows for each player. Mario pieces go on one side, Bowser pieces on the other. For tic tac toe, each player takes 5 pieces of their character. Checkpoint: ensure each player has the correct number of pieces before starting.
Play checkers: Players alternate moving one piece diagonally forward. Capture opponent pieces by jumping over them. When a piece reaches the opposite back row, it becomes a king and can move backward. The first player to capture all opponent pieces or block them from moving wins. Common mistake: forgetting that kings can move both forward and backward. Mark kings clearly if the set doesn't include crowns.
Play tic tac toe: Players take turns placing one piece on an empty square. The first to get three of their pieces in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) wins. If all squares fill without a winner, the game is a draw. Checkpoint: if the board fills up with no winner, it's a tie. Start a new round.
End the game and store: After the game, collect all pieces and store them with the board. The plush material can be wiped clean with a damp cloth if needed. Common mistake: losing pieces because they aren't stored together. Keep the set in one place to avoid missing pieces for next time.

Product details

Super Mario and Bowser Checkers and Tic Tac toe: The Super Mario and Bowser Checkers and Tic Tac Toe set includes both checkers and tic tac toe play options, featuring Super Mario and Bowser character themes in a plush toy format. You get two games in one package, making it a versatile choice for family game night without needing separate sets.
Super Mario and Bowser Checkers and Tic Tac toe