Fire Flower
The Fire Flower power-up. 12x12 pattern with 5 colors.
Materials Needed
144 beads total · 5 colorsBackground: The Fire Flower
The Fire Flower is one of the most iconic power-ups in video game history, debuting in Super Mario Bros. (1985). When Mario or Luigi touches it, they transform into Fire Mario/Fire Luigi, gaining the ability to throw bouncing fireballs. The Fire Flower's design — a smiling flower with orange-red petals, a green stem, and two leaf-like arms — has remained virtually unchanged for 40 years. It is one of the three classic power-ups alongside the Super Mushroom and Super Star.
Design Notes: 12×12 Pixel Composition
This 12×12 grid (144 beads) uses 5 colors: orange and red for the petals, yellow for the center, green for the stem, and touches of black for the eyes. The two eyes are essential — they give the flower its character and personality. The petals should radiate symmetrically from the center. The green stem extends downward, giving the pattern height beyond just the flower head.