Raising Super Mario Bros. Wonder age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Super Mario Bros. Wonder age rating: the ESRB rates it E (Everyone), with mild fantasy violence, and lists In-Game Purchases. PEGI rates it 3, suitable for all ages, and Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 7 and up. The ESRB describes jumping on enemies, throwing shells, and tossing small fireballs. Up to four people can play together on one console, and Yoshi and Nabbit don't take damage, according to Nintendo.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
ESRB: E; PEGI 3; Common Sense 7+ - –Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB lists no Users Interact - ✓Purchases with real money
ESRB: In-Game Purchases; Switch 2 upgrade - –Paid random items
None listed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Mild Fantasy Violence - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
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| Type | Side-scrolling Mario platform game by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch (2023) and Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E (Everyone) — Mild Fantasy Violence; In-Game Purchases source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 3 (suitable for all ages) — occasional very mild violence in a comical context source |
| Common Sense Media | 7+ |
| Players | Up to 4 on one console; online with friends; solo players online see other players' silhouettes source |
| Cost | $59.99 (Switch); Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park $79.99, or a paid upgrade pack |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Short answer: A side-scrolling Mario game in which players run and jump through levels to save the Flower Kingdom from Bowser.
Wonder Flowers change a level in surprising ways: pipes come alive, or Mario turns into a giant spike ball. It came out on Nintendo Switch in October 2023. A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with new content, Meetup in Bellabel Park, came out in March 2026.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for all ages, with mild cartoon violence.
- US & Canada (ESRB): E, Mild Fantasy Violence. Players jump on enemies' heads, throw shells, and toss fireballs to knock them off screen; bosses breathe fire and smash scenery.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 3. Enemies flash when hit and fall off screen.
- Common Sense Media: 7+.
Playing together and purchases
Up to four players can play on one Nintendo Switch. Online, friends can play a course together or race, and players going solo online see silhouettes of other players around the world, according to Nintendo. The ESRB doesn't list Users Interact. Nintendo says Yoshi and Nabbit don't take damage and suit players just starting out.
The game costs $59.99; the Switch 2 Edition costs $79.99, or Switch owners can buy an upgrade pack.
The habit kids may copy: fall, and go again
In Mario, falling into a pit sends you back, and most players just press the button and try again.
Try tonight: another way
When a puzzle, a tower, or a shoe buckle doesn't work, stop and ask: "That way didn't work. What's another way?" Let your child name one new try before helping. In our program, this is the lesson "Plan B": if one way doesn't work, try another.
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FAQ
What age is Super Mario Bros. Wonder for?
The ESRB rates it E (Everyone) and PEGI rates it 3. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 7 and up.
Is Mario Wonder good for young kids?
It's rated E with mild fantasy violence. Nintendo says Yoshi and Nabbit don't take damage and suit players just starting out.
Can you play Super Mario Bros. Wonder with friends?
Yes. Up to four players can play on one console, and friends can team up or race online with Nintendo Switch Online.
What is the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition?
It's a version for Nintendo Switch 2 with new content called Meetup in Bellabel Park, released in March 2026. It costs $79.99, or Switch owners can buy an upgrade pack. PEGI rates it 3 and the ESRB rates it E.
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