About the Game
75 Players, One Princess
Super Mario Royale (later rebranded to “Infringio Royale” after Nintendo’s DMCA) was a browser-based battle royale that pit 75 players against each other in classic SMB1 levels. Created by YouTuber and developer InfernoPlus, it became a viral sensation in June 2019 before Nintendo’s legal team shut it down within days.
Key Features
- 75-Player Races: All players start World 1-1 simultaneously. You can see other players as “ghosts” racing alongside you in real-time. First to the flagpole wins the round.
- Limited Lives: One hit and you’re out. Fall into a pit? Spectate mode. Get touched by a Goomba? Watch from the sidelines as others race to victory.
- Chaos Items: Picking up certain power-ups spawns extra enemies for *everyone* or adds obstacles to the course, turning every run into controlled pandemonium.
- Browser-Based: No downloads required—just open the website and race against the world. The simplicity was key to its viral explosion.
The DMCA and Revival
Nintendo issued a cease-and-desist within days of its viral success. InfernoPlus responded by rebranding with original assets as “Infringio Royale” and later “DMCA Royale,” which remains playable today with new characters and levels.
About the Author
Anthony Micallef
Anthony Micallef is the creator of Anton Retro, a platform dedicated to retro gaming enthusiasts. With years of experience in Nintendo homebrew and modding, he creates guides to help gamers get the most out of their consoles.
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