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Is Mario Kart DS safe for children?

Everyone Racing Generally safe
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Generally safe
Mario Kart DS is an ESRB-rated Everyone game featuring colorful racing competitions with no violence, language, or scary content. Your child can race alone, compete against computer opponents, or play local multiplayer with up to four players using one console. It includes fun minigames and is entirely appropriate for all ages.
🔫
Violence
None
🗣️
Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
👻
Horror / Scary
None
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Racing
Released
2005
ESRB Rating
Everyone
Available on
Wii U, Nintendo DS
Under 6
Yes
Ages 6–8
Yes
Ages 9–12
Yes
Ages 13+
Yes

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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