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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “It's not a game, it's a license” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1127 of the collection, and the 758th best-known meme of its 977 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “It's not a game, it's a license” meme mean?
The expression marks a technical distinction between an isolated product and an extended media universe. It often expresses pedantic or humorous correction against common imprecision. The user deploying it aims to rectify their interlocutor’s vocabulary, turning a minor semantic error into a shared joke about terminology accuracy.
Where does the “It's not a game, it's a license” meme come from?
This meme originates from French streamer Baptiste, known as Xabab. He is a literature teacher by profession and streams video games on Twitch. The exact phrase highlights the difference between the word “game” and “license” regarding the Mario franchise. Sources indicate this formulation has become his characteristic verbal signature. A BFMTV article published on November 21, 2021, explicitly associates him with this specific quote. However, the precise visual context of its first appearance remains unknown in consulted archives.
How to use the “It's not a game, it's a license” meme
- Use it to gently correct a friend who confuses a series with a single movie.
- Employ it when someone wrongly describes a famous saga as merely a one-off entertainment piece.
- Use it to make people laugh during a technical discussion about the video game industry.
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The “It's not a game, it's a license” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #758 of 977 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @chiracsama |
How to get the “It's not a game, it's a license” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; It's not a game, it's a license comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art 0.8%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does the meme It's not a game it's a license mean?
It is a catchphrase from streamer Xabab distinguishing a franchise (license) from a single title (game), often used to correct others regarding Mario.
Who is Xabab?
Xabab is the pseudonym of Baptiste, a Twitch streamer and French literature teacher known for his precise linguistic corrections.
Where does the phrase It's not a game it's a license come from?
The phrase comes from Xabab's Twitch broadcasts, although the exact date of its first use is not publicly documented.
How do I get the It's not a game, it's a license meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “It's not a game, it's a license” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the It's not a game, it's a license card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Art to Play Nantes · Dimanche · Samedi · checked on October 8, 2026.
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