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Super Mario World

Review · Arcade · SNES

Super Mario World

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

SNES

Nintendo · 1990

LumiScore

53/100

Good

Super Mario World is a classic platformer that fosters spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills through engaging challenges.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

15

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.75

Super Mario World offers strong cognitive benefits through its platforming challenges, requiring spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and problem-solving to navigate levels and overcome obstacles. The game also provides excellent motor skill development with precise hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Its clear level structure allows for natural stopping points, making it easy to manage play sessions.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks. There is no monetization, social interaction, or exploitative dopamine mechanics. The content is mild, with cartoon violence typical of the Mario series.

Heads up

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

Regulatory compliance · DSA·GDPR-K·ODDS

  • DSA:Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:Estimated from review data. Some session-extension signals; manual review required.
Avg playtime~6 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Super Mario World safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Super Mario World 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 World appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Super Mario World?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Super Mario World is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Super Mario World?

The game presents minimal risks. There is no monetization, social interaction, or exploitative dopamine mechanics. The content is mild, with cartoon violence typical of the Mario series.