First Looks - Super Mario Bros. Byggis Gameworld

In this 'First Looks' video, Arcade Castle takes a peek at a Swedish Super Mario Board Game that, while officially licensed, relies upon bootleg Legos (I mean...Byggis Blocks) to get the world-building accomplished.




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