LumiKin
6+

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Square|1996RPG

LumiScore

58/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

41/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Monitor play sessions to ensure a balanced play-time. Encourage children to take breaks, especially during longer dungeons or boss fights.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Reading & Language3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

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
1/3

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.Fails the test

Princess Peach is a named female character, but she primarily discusses Bowser and Smithy, both male characters, and does not have significant interactions with other named female characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the strategic choices made in battles and character development with your child. Ask them about their favorite characters and storylines to foster their appreciation for narrative and character design.

What your child develops

Super Mario RPG encourages strategic thinking through its turn-based combat and character progression. Players will develop problem-solving skills as they navigate diverse environments and overcome unique enemy encounters. The game also introduces basic mathematical concepts through damage calculation and stat management.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~36hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

A mysterious enemy named Smithy has appeared, forcing Mario and Bowser to fight as allies. Journey across a wide variety of locations and tackle a mixture of obstacles that will require both timing and strategy to overcome.