Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Play Minigames, Collect Stars, Battle Bowser

My son loves this game! Super easy to learn

This is a super fun game. I think it is more fun than the original. My 7 and 10 old play together and we join in for a family fun night.

We got this for our kids for Christmas because they love Mario, and it’s been a hit with them! There’s not much skill involved, but there are just enough choices to make it feel like you’re doing more than just spinning the wheel and seeing what happens. One thing to be aware of is the “gotcha” cards. They let you steal someone else’s star (which normally takes a few turns to earn), coins, or even make someone skip their turn. It can get frustrating, especially for younger players, but it does add some unpredictability to the game. Another thing to note is one of the “minigames” involves a thumb war. If the youngest player lands on it, they probably won’t stand a chance, so we made a home rule to even things out. Overall, it’s a fun and easy family game that captures the Mario vibe. If your kids love Mario, they’ll probably enjoy this one!

Lots of fun, easy to understand the gameplay, (6 yo the youngest user at home). great for family activity. is like a mario party game in physical.

Great family game for kids that are 6 and up. It's not like your typical Life game. It's a fast and simple way of playing with the young ones. My son loves it. There is no insurance or having kids involved. It's collection of stars to beat the boss.

My whole family loves playing the Mario Party video game, so much so my 5 year old son wanted an “Elsa Against Mario” birthday party (cleverly renamed the Frozen Mushroom Kingdom party). So I wanted him to have a Frozen gift and a Mario gift. I saw this and hesitated. What if it’s bad quality, what if it’s hard to follow ... what if it’s just a stupid trash gimmick?? I got it anyway. Most of our board games get retired to the closet anyway. THIS GAME IS GREAT! It’s a board game version of Mario Party. You select your character, spin to move, and you can move up, move down, go left, go right, just like the video game. You follow several different paths until you reach a star icon (there are multiple star icons). You buy the star with coins you get while moving across the board. And theres cute mini games to win coins like thumb war, rock-paper-scissors, spinning numbers, etc. There are cards for companions (like when you pick up an additional character in the video game). The companion can award you coins if you land on a particular square, or steal coins if anyone rolls a certain number, etc. It’s so cleverly put together and my 5 year old follows it easily. To win, you “fight bowser,” which is a game of simple addition. The more stars and higher you roll, the more likely you are to beat Bowser and win the whole game. And you decide when you’re ready to fight. The game could take half an hour, or if you choose, it could go on all day.

For the record, this is nothing like the original Game of Life (fortunately in my opinion!). Certain characteristics make it similar (like the way the board is laid out, how you put the stars on your player (instead of babies) and the spinner), but the game is a more straightforward board game that kids of all ages (mine are 4 and 8 and equally enjoy this game) can understand and play easily. My 4 year old especially is a huge Mario Brothers fan, so he really enjoyed all aspects of this game and the "mini-games" within the game (highest spin defeats a bad guy, etc.) It is really cute how they incorporated so many Mario-related elements which kept both of my kids engaged. It is a simple play once you get the hang of it and since you do not "need" to collect a stay of every color (doing so increases your likelihood of defeating Bowser in the end only), then the play-time can be shorter if needed. Either way, my kids always want to collect all the stars because that is half the fun!

We love this version of the game. It was fun for us parents and the kids of different ages.

I liked that this game is suitable for a family to play together. It does take a while though. Each time we've played it has taken around an hour.

Grandson thinks the game is awesome. Excellent buy

I recently bought "The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition" for my grandkids and I have to say, it's been a hit! My grandkids, ages 5, 6, 8 and 10, really enjoyed it. The game combines the classic board game experience with the fun elements of the Super Mario universe, which added a whole new level of excitement. The minigames are a great touch—super engaging and perfect for keeping the kids on their toes. They loved collecting stars and got really into the idea of battling Bowser. It added just the right amount of competition and strategy. I also appreciated that the game is easy to understand, which kept frustrations low and fun levels high. We played a few rounds, and each time it felt fresh thanks to the different paths you could take and the unique challenges that popped up. I think it’s a great way for kids to not only enjoy some family time but also think strategically while having fun. If you're looking for a game that combines some classic elements with a beloved gaming franchise, I highly recommend giving this one a try!

If you like Mario and game of life, this is quite a good mix. The mini games are all quite well thought out and I find this more interesting than the original game of life

Es muy entreteniendo y divertido jugarlo porque es la misma mecánica de Mario Party, participar en mini juegos, comprar/robar estrellas y derrotar a Bowser. Las figuras y los materiales en general son de muy buena calidad. Me hubiera gustado que las monedas estuvieran hechas de plástico en lugar de cartón. El Juego viene en inglés pero con conocimiento básico-intermedio del idioma se pueden entender muy bien las reglas y mecánicas. Un must have si eres fan de Super Mario.