LumiKin
Metacritic 876+

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Nintendo|2009Platformer

LumiScore

64/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage cooperative play to maximize teamwork and communication benefits. Discuss competitive aspects with children to foster good sportsmanship.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
46
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
80
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable to this game as it does not feature significant dialogue between female characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing together can strengthen family bonds and improve social skills. Discussing competition can help children understand healthy rivalry and resilience.

What your child develops

New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers classic 2D platforming fun with the added benefit of cooperative and competitive multiplayer. Players can develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and reaction time as they navigate challenging levels. The game encourages teamwork and communication in multiplayer, while also allowing for friendly competition.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~12hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Run and jump to your way to fun with Mario™ & friends! Play together with up to 4 friends or family members Rediscover legendary 2D gameplay loved by millions Fun, simple controls—just like classic Mario games Developers at Nintendo have dreamed of creating a simultaneous multiplayer Super Mario Bros.