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Super Mario Party

Review · Board Games · Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Party

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Nintendo Switch

NDCube · 2018

LumiScore

60/100

Good

Super Mario Party is a board game that promotes social interaction and problem-solving through various multiplayer mini-games.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

E

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.50

Super Mario Party promotes social interaction and teamwork through its various multiplayer modes. It encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving in its mini-games, and it can help develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

The competitive nature of some mini-games might lead to mild social comparison. While there are no direct monetization risks, the game's reward system could create a mild desire for continuous play.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is Super Mario Party safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Super Mario Party a LumiScore of 60/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Super Mario Party?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Super Mario Party is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Super Mario Party?

The competitive nature of some mini-games might lead to mild social comparison. While there are no direct monetization risks, the game's reward system could create a mild desire for continuous play.