Is Paper Mario (2000) appropriate for children?

Paper Mario is a colorful, turn-based RPG featuring Mario in a charming paper-themed world with no violence, profanity, or scary content. Your child progresses by solving puzzles and engaging in combat that's more strategic than action-oriented. It's an excellent introduction to RPGs for younger players and appropriate for all ages.

What age is Paper Mario (2000) suitable for?

Our verdict for Paper Mario (2000) is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Paper Mario (2000) safe for children?

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

None

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

RPG

Released

2000

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

Nintendo 64

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes

Ages 6–8

Yes

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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