The 1-Up sound comes from Super Mario Bros, released by Nintendo for the NES in 1985, where it plays when Mario collects a 1-Up Mushroom or earns an extra life through points and coins. Composed as part of Koji Kondo's iconic score, the short jingle became one of the most recognised cues in gaming. As Mario clips, remixes and meme edits spread online, creators adopted the chime outside the game to mark any small victory, bonus or comeback, which is why it remains a staple on gaming soundboards today.