30 Best Mario Gifts for Kids, Teens and Grown-Up Fans

This is the gift that gets a gasp. A real remote-control kart with a camera on board races around gates you set up in the hallway or living room, while the Switch screen layers on banana peels, boost mushrooms and Bowser's Koopalings. Kids design their own courses and replay them for weeks. It needs a Switch to run, so confirm they have one before you buy.

If a Mario fan has a Switch but not this game, fix that first. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the title families keep coming back to, with smart steering for young kids, four-player split screen for siblings and a battle mode that settles arguments. Pair it with the Joy-Con wheels below for a complete racing gift.

The freshest Mario platformer in years and a perfect pick for someone who loved the classic side-scrolling games. Wonder Flowers turn levels into musicals, stampedes or top-down puzzles, so every stage surprises. Four can play together on one screen, which makes it equally good for a parent-and-kid evening or a solo run.

For the teen or adult fan who prefers exploring big 3D worlds to racing, Odyssey is still the high point of the series on the Switch. Throwing Cappy to take over a Goomba, a taxi or a T-Rex never gets old, and there are hundreds of Power Moons to chase after the credits roll.

Two classic 2D Mario games in one box, with Toadette and Nabbit as forgiving characters for younger players. It is the easiest Mario game for a parent and a small child to play together without frustration, and it gives a newer fan a feel for the series' roots.

The party game for a household that already upgraded to the Switch 2. More than 100 minigames, seven boards and the new Jamboree TV modes keep holiday get-togethers loud and silly. Note that this edition will not run on an original Switch.

A cheap upgrade that makes Mario Kart feel like real driving. The pack includes two wheels, so siblings or a parent and child can race head to head, and younger kids find steering a wheel much easier than tilting a bare Joy-Con.

For the fan who takes their Switch on car rides and sleepovers. The hard shell protects the screen and sticks, slots hold 12 game cards, and the Mario artwork makes it feel like part of the collection rather than plain luggage. It fits the original Switch, OLED and Switch 2.

The grown-up fan's Mario gift. This 18+ LEGO set builds a posable Piranha Plant in a green pipe pot that looks great on a desk or bookshelf, and the build itself is a relaxing evening project. It is a smart choice for an adult who grew up on the games and would not want a toy, but would love a piece of Mario decor.

The best starting point for a young builder. The interactive LEGO Peach figure reacts with sounds and expressions as kids walk her across the course, rescue Yellow Toad and ride Lakitu's cloud. It works on its own and also unlocks every other LEGO Super Mario expansion set later.

Every Mario story needs a villain, and Bowser in a spiked muscle car makes a brilliant boss battle. Kids who already have a LEGO Mario, Luigi or Peach starter set can scan the Action Tag for interactive play, while those without one still get a satisfying vehicle build with a bomb launcher.

Yoshi is the character young Mario fans tend to love most, and this 8-inch plush is soft, well made and the right size to take to bed. It is an easy gift for a toddler or preschooler, and older kids who collect the Little Buddy line will want it on the shelf too.

A squishy green 1-Up Mushroom that works as a toy for a kid or a cushion and decor piece in a teen's gaming corner. At under $20, it is a sweet extra life to tuck in alongside a bigger present.

For the kid who came out of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie wanting more. This Flying Mario has 22 points of articulation and a red star on a stand, so it can zoom around the room or hold a heroic pose on a shelf. It pairs nicely with the Bowser's Castle playset.

A three-story Bowser's Castle with a Bowser figure, a piano and paintings that change with heat, giving young fans a whole stage for their own Mario stories. The floors separate for side-by-side play, which helps when two kids want to play at once.

Mario, Luigi, Bowser and an exclusive Black Yoshi in die-cast karts that run on regular Hot Wheels track. A perfect pick for a kid who loves both Mario Kart and toy cars, because these drop straight into the track sets they already own.

Tap it and it glows and plays the coin chime every Mario fan knows. This small block costs less than $20 and wins over all ages: a night light for a child, a desk toy for a teen, a nostalgia hit for an adult who first heard that sound on a Nintendo in 1985.

A gentler take on the Question Block lamp, made of soft silicone that is safe for younger kids to squeeze and tap. It charges by USB, so there are no batteries to swap, which parents will appreciate for a bedroom night light.

Collecting coins is what Mario does, so a Question Block bank is a natural way to get a young fan saving pocket money. Add a few real coins inside before you wrap it for a fun surprise.

The black mug reveals a retro Mario level when filled with something hot, which makes the morning coffee a little more fun for an adult fan. It is a good Secret Santa or office gift for a coworker who keeps a Mario sticker on their laptop.

Mario's red cap in an adult one-size fit is the quickest costume there is, ready for Halloween, a themed party or a Mario Kart tournament. Fans who like a bit of fun in their wardrobe will wear it far beyond October.

Cotton lounge pants covered in Mario, with a drawstring waist and real pockets for a phone or controller. They suit a teen or adult fan who spends weekend mornings on the couch with a Switch, and they make a good matching gift with the mug.

A practical gift that a school-age fan will actually look forward to using. The insulated tote is covered in Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong and Bowser, and it is roomy enough for a full packed lunch and a drink.

For the kid who always picks Bowser in Mario Kart. This full-size 16-inch backpack holds books and a lunch for the school day, and the bold villain design stands out in a hallway full of plain bags.

Jenga with a spinner that decides how many blocks to pull, plus Mario character pieces that balance on top of the tower. It turns a classic into a family game night favorite for Mario fans aged 8 and up, and rounds take about 15 minutes.

Simpler rules and shorter games make this the right Monopoly for a 5- to 8-year-old Mario fan. Kids play as Mario, Peach, Yoshi or Luigi and buy spaces across the Mushroom Kingdom, and the whole thing wraps up before anyone loses interest.

Classic Guess Who with 24 Mario characters, from Boo and Toadette to Donkey Kong and Bowser. It is a two-player game that works well for a parent and child, and it quietly teaches deduction while fans argue over who has a mustache.

The easiest Mario gift to slip into a stocking or a party bag. It plays like regular UNO, with Mario art on every card and a special Super Star card that adds a twist, so anyone at the table can join in immediately.

A bright, busy 1000-piece puzzle featuring 11 Mario characters, with Ravensburger's precise cut and glare-free finish. It is a lovely slow-paced gift for an older kid or adult fan over the holidays, and it is worth framing once complete.

Nintendo's official guide to the first 30 years of Super Mario, with maps, enemy lists and art from every major game since 1985. It is the gift for the fan who reads wikis for fun and wants the series' history on their coffee table.