Super Mario Maker

Create, play, and share your own Mario courses in Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS—a powerful, portable level‑building experience that lets you design classic Mario stages anytime, anywhere.

Key Features

• Build your own Mario courses using classic elements and themes
• Four iconic game styles: SMB, SMB3, SMW, and NSMBU
• Use the touchscreen to place blocks, enemies, items, and obstacles
• Play 100+ built‑in courses in Super Mario Challenge
• Earn medals and unlock advanced building tools
• Share courses locally and play recommended online stages
• Learn tips with in‑game tutorials led by Yamamura & Mary O.

Needs / Uses

• Perfect for Mario fans, platformer creators, and players who love customization
• Encourages creativity, problem‑solving, and level‑design thinking
• Great for quick level edits or long creative sessions
• No extra accessories or internet required for course creation
• Recommended for ages 7+

Compatible Accessories / Special Add‑Ons

(Optional but helpful for creation‑focused games)

• Nintendo 3DS/2DS carrying case
• Extra stylus for precise block placement
• Screen protector for extended building sessions
• Compatible with Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS, and 2DS systems

Number of Players

Single‑player
(Local course sharing supported between 3DS systems.)

Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS brings the creativity of the Wii U original to handheld play, giving players the tools to build their own Mario levels using classic elements from Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros. U.

Design courses using blocks, pipes, enemies, power‑ups, hazards, and terrain pieces, then test and refine your creations in real time. With intuitive touchscreen controls, building levels feels natural and accessible for beginners while offering deep flexibility for advanced creators.

The 3DS version includes Super Mario Challenge, featuring over 100 Nintendo‑designed courses across multiple worlds. Completing these stages unlocks medals and teaches building techniques you can use in your own creations. Challenge Mode, lesson tutorials, and course‑sharing via local wireless add even more replayability.

While online course sharing differs from the Wii U version, players can enjoy recommended courses, exchange stages locally, and experience a huge selection of levels crafted by Nintendo’s designers.

Packed with charm, creativity, and endless possibilities, Super Mario Maker offers one of the richest platform‑creation toolsets ever brought to a handheld system.