A-Super Mario Maker 2
A creative sandbox game where players can design their own Super Mario levels or play through millions of courses created by others globally.
Parent verdict
Is Super Mario Maker 2 good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone (ESRB E). Best for creativity, STEM Skills, Collaboration.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 18, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
15-30 minutes
Safety level
High
Best for
Creativity, STEM Skills, Collaboration
Ages
Everyone (ESRB E)
Great for your child
It transforms them from a passive consumer of games into an active creator and digital architect.
Great for you
You can bond over shared projects while watching your child's logical reasoning and imagination flourish.
Parent notes
While content is generally safe, ensure they are playing 'Popular' courses which are highly vetted by the community. Monitor the comments section on uploaded levels, though Mario Maker uses strict pre-set phrases.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Trading roles between builder and playtester creates a natural collaborative loop, though simultaneous co-op creation on a single screen is clunky enough that you will usually resort to taking turns.
Skills this builds
- Playtesting each other's custom layouts and giving immediate verbal feedback
- Passing the controller when an execution-heavy jump is too punishing for one person
- Debating where to hide secrets or place power-ups to reward exploration
Try this together
Have your child build a short three-screen challenge course made specifically for you to beat, with only one Super Mushroom hidden along the path.
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