Despite a few flops along the way, Nintendo has been one of the most successful players in the video game industry since the early 1980s.

But how much do you know about Nintendo? Did you know it's over 100 years old? Do you know which American sports team it owns? Did you know LEGO once took legal action against it?

Take a look through the gallery for some fun facts you might not know about the Japanese gaming giant. Let us know in the comments which factoids scored a 1-Up with you.