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Super Mario Run

Review · Action · Android · iOS

Super Mario Run

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Android · iOS

Nintendo · 2016

LumiScore

53/100

Good

Super Mario Run is a platformer that promotes hand-eye coordination and problem-solving through engaging, one-handed gameplay.

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

23

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.65

Super Mario Run offers engaging platforming gameplay with intuitive one-handed controls, promoting hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and problem-solving skills. The Kingdom Builder mode encourages creativity, while Toad Rally provides a competitive social element.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.30
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.39

While largely free from predatory monetization, the competitive aspects of Toad Rally could lead to mild social comparison. The game's design, with variable rewards and escalating commitment in kingdom building, may subtly encourage extended play sessions.

Heads up

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

Is Super Mario Run safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Super Mario Run a LumiScore of 53/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Super Mario Run appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Super Mario Run, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Super Mario Run?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Super Mario Run is Up to 90 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Super Mario Run?

While largely free from predatory monetization, the competitive aspects of Toad Rally could lead to mild social comparison. The game's design, with variable rewards and escalating commitment in kingdom building, may subtly encourage extended play sessions.