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Mario Maker (Java Edition)

ambrosiogabe|2020Educational

LumiScore

65

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

48/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to share their created levels and discuss the design choices they made. This game is an excellent tool for fostering creativity and logical thinking, and can even introduce basic programming concepts.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
30
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

What your child develops

Mario Maker (Java Edition) fosters significant cognitive development through problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and creativity as players design and build their own Super Mario levels. Its educational focus on Java programming also promotes learning transfer. The open-ended nature of a 'maker' game allows for adaptive challenges tailored by the player.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Intro This is a Super Mario NES edition maker coded entirely in Java. It is meant to be educational, and there will be a Youtube Series explaining how to create this at https://www.