LumiKin
Metacritic 766+

Super Mario Strikers

Next Level Games|2005Sports

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

40/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to focus on skill development and good sportsmanship. Remind them that it's just a game and to manage competitive emotions. Enjoy playing together for a fun family experience.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination4/5
Reaction Time4/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
38
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

As a competitive sports game, narrative and character dialogue are minimal and focused on gameplay, making the Bechdel test not applicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing Super Mario Strikers can help develop strategic thinking, motor skills, and social interaction when played with others. It's a fun way to engage in friendly competition.

What your child develops

Super Mario Strikers offers engaging competitive gameplay that fosters strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. Playing with friends locally can also enhance teamwork and positive social interaction.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Nintendo's foray into sports titles continues with Super Mario Strikers, a new soccer game that's unlike anything ever to hit the pitch. Whether players are freezing their opponents with an ice-cold shell, unleashing a spiny shell on their hapless opponents or making entire teams flee in terror with a roving Chain Chomp, they're sure to see something new around every corner kick.