- BGG rank
- BGG #24,817
- BGG rating
- 5.9
The Game of Life: Goals
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,883
- BGG rating
- 6.3
The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition
2021
Rules assistance for The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition
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- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition
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The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Joe Bradford, Hasbro Studios, and Jordan Bello and its main mechanics are Take That, Roll / Spin and Move, and Stat Check Resolution.
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About the game
In The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition board game, players choose to play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Yoshi, journeying through the Mushroom Kingdom, and finally spinning to win in a battle against Bowser! They move around the looping paths of the gameboard as they collect coins, power up with items and Companions, and play fun minigames along the way such as Rock Paper Scissors, Thumb Wars, and Spin-Offs. As they approach Bowser's Castle, players will also buy stars to boost their battle-spin; each star collected adds 1 point to their spin total, and players will need to spin higher than a 12 to defeat Bowser and win the game. INSPIRED BY SUPER MARIO: It's The Game of Life board game with an exciting twist featuring Super Mario video game-inspired characters, artwork, and gameplay BATTLE BOWSER: Unlike classic The Game of Life board game, this edition isn't about money or retirement. The ultimate goal in this board game for kids is to defeat Bowser MINIGAMES AND STARS: Use coins to buy stars for a boost in the battle against Bowser. Compete in fun minigames in a face-off for prizes, and power up with Items and Companions FUN FAMILY GAME: The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition board game is a great choice for game night with the family, and it's a fun indoor game for kids ages 8 and up, for 2-4 players —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Hasbro
Questions and answers
The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition is 30–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Take That, Roll / Spin and Move, and Stat Check Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition are: Joe Bradford, Hasbro Studios, and Jordan Bello. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.