Google Maps lets you navigate through town as Mario

March 10 is apparently Mario Day thanks to a clever play on words (aka MAR10), and in celebration of everyone's favorite Italian plumber (sorry, Luigi), Google has a fun Easter egg to check out.
The next time you open Google Maps, you should see an iconic Mario block next to the Start button for beginning turn-by-turn directions. After tapping on this, you'll get a pop-up asking you if you want to have your indicator turn into Mario driving his red-painted kart.
WHO SAYS NO TO THIS?!
Thanks @googlemaps 🚗😁 pic.twitter.com/C441XnTPhEWHO SAYS NO TO THIS?!
Thanks @googlemaps 🚗😁 pic.twitter.com/C441XnTPhE— Trisha Hershberger (@thatgrltrish) March 9, 2018March 9, 2018
It's unclear how long this little treat will be available for, and while I'm not seeing it on my Pixel 2 quite yet, it should roll out to everyone over the coming day.
Safe driving and happy (almost) Mario Day!
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Clever Stunt
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My guess is that it will only be available for today.
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Amazing.
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Hasn't showed up for me yet.
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I'll have to see if Mario shows up on Android Auto in the car.
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It worked for me!
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I dont see it...
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I first noticed it on the 8th. I've had a few people try it and not see it show up. Maybe their apps weren't updated to the latest update? Not sure, but this is amazing! I wish they would just have this as an option. This is better than the starwars X wing.
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Showed up Saturday, forgot how long it last .
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This should be a forever option Google! Awesome
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I love it! I want to keep this forever too!
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Still worked for me today. Since Google still won't separate nav audio from normal BT audio in the car, I can't tell you whether or not they used Mario audio for the turn prompts.
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