Is Super Mario World appropriate for children?

# Super Mario World - Parent Guide Super Mario World is a colorful platformer where your child jumps through levels, collects coins, and defeats cartoonish enemies. It contains no violence, inappropriate language, or scary content—just fun, family-friendly gameplay. Both single-player and multiplayer modes are available, making it perfect for children of all ages.

What age is Super Mario World suitable for?

Our verdict for Super Mario World is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Super Mario World safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

None

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Arcade, Platformer

Released

1990

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

SNES

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes (monitor online)

Ages 6–8

Yes (monitor online)

Ages 9–12

Yes (monitor online)

Ages 13+

Yes (monitor online)

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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