Paper Mario (2000)
LumiScore
Growth
55/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Paper Mario is an excellent choice for children who enjoy engaging stories and strategic gameplay. Encourage your child to experiment with different badge combinations and character abilities to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Discuss the narrative and character motivations to enhance their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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.— Passes the test
Princess Peach is a central figure and interacts with other female characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Problem-solving, strategic thinking, critical thinking, reading comprehension, memory attention.
What your child develops
Paper Mario offers a rich, turn-based RPG experience that excels in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Players must utilize various character abilities and badges to overcome challenges and progress through the story. The game also encourages reading and language comprehension through its dialogue and item descriptions. Its adaptive challenge system ensures sustained engagement.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
After Bowser™ steals the Star Rod and kidnaps Princess Peach™, Mario™ plots to rescue the seven Star Spirits and free the Mushroom Kingdom from the Koopa's rule. As Mario travels from the tropical jungles of Lavalava Island to the frosty heights of Shiver Mountain, he'll need all the help he can get.