Can You Identify the Mario Game From a Screenshot?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Identify the Mario Game From a Screenshot?
Image: Nintendo

About This Quiz

One of the most recognizable game characters in the world, Mario, the Italian plumber, actually started off nameless. That's right, when he first was seen in "Donkey Kong," he was simply known as The Plumber. From those humble beginnings, Mario has gone on to star in 200 games for Nintendo and is now recognized as the official mascot of the company. Mario is also never alone; he always has his brother Luigi to help him. Help with what? Well, it always seems he's needing to rescue his girlfriend Princess Peach from his eternal enemy, Bowser. 

Mario's popularity is unrivaled. In fact, games he has starred in have sold over 500 million copies worldwide. Those are staggering numbers, they really are. Starting with platformers, Mario has branched out into just about every genre there is. This includes racing, role-playing games, puzzle games, sports games of every kind and much more. 

But with over 200 titles, it's going to be difficult to recognize each and every Mario game from an image, isn't it? Well, we intend to put you to the test and see just how many you can get right out of the 40 we have in this quiz. 

Just take your time, think it through and use a hint if you have to.

Good luck!

11 Mario Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Nintendo
Which game is shown in this image?
"Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games"
"To the Earth"
"NES Play Action Football"
"Paper Mario: Color Splash"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Another Wii title, "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games" was release in 2009. Players can choose to play either Mario or Sonic and participate in a range of Winter Olympic events.

7 Punch-Out
Nintendo
What Nintendo game in which Mario plays a minor role is shown in this image?
"Pro Wrestling"
"Kid Icarus"
"Punch-Out!!"
"Rad Racer"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 1987, "Punch-Out!!" saw players boxing with a variety of characters. Mario is not a boxer option but acts as a referee in the game. All in all, players have to beat 14 opponents to defeat the game.

15 Mario Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Nintendo; Ubisoft
Any ideas as to the name of the Mario game shown in this image?
"Vegas Stakes"
"Star Fox"
"Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle"
"Mega Man 5"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 2017, "Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle" takes the form of a turn-based RPG game. It brought two successful franchises together, "Raving Rabbids" and Mario himself.

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6 Marios Cement Factory
Nintendo; Coleco
Launched for the Game & Watch Nintendo Tabletop series, which game featuring Mario is pictured here?
"Donkey Kong"
"Mario's Cement Factory"
"The Legend of Zelda"
"Metroid"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Made for the Game & Watch Tabletop from Nintendo, "Mario's Cement Factory" was launched in 1983. Taking a break from his plumbing job, Mario is working in a cement factory. Essentially, this is a platform game.

12 Super Mario Kart
Nintendo
From the image, can you tell us which game is shown here?
"Mario the Juggler"
"Yoshi"
"Super Mario Kart"
"NES Open Tournament Golf"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Everybody loves racing their friends in a "Mario Kart" title, and it all started in 1992 with "Super Mario Kart," first released on the SNES in 1992. Nothing quite beats using a powerup to go from the back to first place on the last lap. And of course, Mario was one of the characters that could be picked as a driver.

17 Super Mario Oddessy
Nintendo
Which game is shown in this image?
"Super Mario Odyssey"
"EarthBound"
"Battletoads in Battlemaniacs"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Another excellent title for the Nintendo Switch, "Super Mario Odyssey" was released in 2017. A brilliant platformer, as with many Mario games, it's all about saving Princess Peach from Mario's great adversary, Bowser.

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19 Mario Party Island Tour
Nintendo
Can you name this game which features Mario the plumber?
"Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games"
"Mario Party: Island Tour"
"Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Available for the 3DS, "Mario Party: Island Tour" was the first party-themed game to be released for the 3DS after much success on other Nintendo platforms. Included in the game are 81 minigames.

13 Donkey Kong Jr
‎Nintendo‎; ‎Atari, Inc.‎; ‎Coleco
The only game where Mario was the "bad guy" is shown in this image. Do you know which game it is?
"Yoshi's Cookie"
"Kirby's Adventure"
"Donkey Kong Jr."
"The Guardian Legend"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Following from the original "Donkey Kong," in 1982 Nintendo released "Donkey Kong Jr." Here the roles are reversed from the original "Donkey Kong," in that Mario has Donkey Kong captured and Junior has to rescue him. It's the only time that Mario has featured as a bad guy in a video game.

25 Mario Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Nintendo
Any ideas as to the name of the Mario game shown in this image?
"Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games"
"Mario and Luigi"
"Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels"
"The Legend of Zelda"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nintendo love an Olympic tie-in, and with the multi-platform "Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games," they allowed players to use one of 34 characters to take part in Olympic events.

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26 Paper Mario Color Splash
Nintendo
Are you able to identify this action-adventure role-playing game featuring Mario?
"Kid Icarus"
"Pro Wrestling"
"Smash Table Tennis"
"Paper Mario: Color Splash"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released for the Wii U, "Paper Mario: Color Splash" is an action-adventure RPG and the fifth game in the Paper Mario series. It was fairly well-received after early backlash following its announcement due to the fact that it sounded too similar to an early "Paper Mario" game.

23 Mario Party Star Rush
Nintendo
From the list below, pick the Mario game that would best suit this image. Which one is it?
"Donkey Kong Jr. Math"
"Donkey Kong 3"
"Mario Party: Star Rush"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

No longer a turn-based game, "Mario Party: Star Rush" allows players to move at will and when they want to. Released in 2016, it was only available on the Nintendo 3DS.

10 Mario Sports Mix
Nintendo
What is the name of this game featuring Mario that was released for the Wii in 2010?
"Mario Sports Mix"
"Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure"
"Minecraft: Wii U Edition"
"Hotel Mario"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 2010 for the Wii, "Mario Sports Mix" features a range of games including hockey, basketball, dodgeball and others. Of course, Mario as well as other Nintendo characters feature prominently in the game.

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22 Mario Sports Superstars
Nintendo
From the image, can you tell us which game that Mario appears in is shown here?
"Mario Sports Superstars"
"Mahjong"
"Duck Hunt"
"Gyromite"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Only appearing on the Nintendo 3DS, "Mario Sports Superstars" was released in 2017. Featuring a host of Nintendo characters including Mario, "Mario Sports Superstars" sees players battling it out in five sports, namely soccer, baseball, tennis, golf and horse racing.

33 Super Mario Galaxy
Nintendo
From the list below, pick the Mario game that would best suit this image. Which one is it?
"Super Mario Galaxy"
"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse"
"Mario Kart Wii"
"Wii Fit Plus"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released on the Wii in 2007, "Super Mario Galaxy" sees either Mario or Luigi, the two playable characters, trying to save Princess Peach from Bowser. Sounds familiar? It was a massive success, selling 12.78 million copies worldwide.

32 Super Princess Peach
Nintendo
Any ideas as to the name of the Mario game shown in this image?
"Super Princess Peach"
"Kirby's Dream Land 3"
"Dr. Mario"
"Wario's Woods: Bakushou Version"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Super Princess Peach" was released in 2005 and was the first Nintendo game to feature the princess as a playable character. Mario of course makes an appearance; he is her boyfriend, after all.

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21 Paper Mario
Nintendo
In this image we have an RPG with Mario as the main character. Can you name it?
"Banjo-Kazooie"
"Paper Mario"
"Pokémon Snap"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Introduced in 2004, this RPG was for the Nintendo 64. And guess what? Mario is trying to save Princess Peach from Bowser! Who would have thought?

34 Mario Superstar Baseball
Nintendo
This is another sports game featuring Mario and his friends. Can you identify it?
"Wario's Woods: Again"
"Mario Superstar Baseball"
"Super Mario 64"
"Mischief Makers"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Of course baseball is the main idea of this game, but it is filled with many minigames as well. "Mario Superstar Baseball" includes Mario and many other Nintendo characters. This game was only available on the GameCube.

4 Mario Bros
Nintendo
Any ideas as to the name of the Mario game shown in this image?
"Donkey Kong Jr. Math"
"Nintendo Baseball"
"Sonic Forces"
"Mario Bros"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A true classic, "Mario Bros" was created in 1983 by Shigeru Miyamoto. Originally released in the arcade on the NES, this platform game features Mario and Luigi as they battle creatures emerging from the sewer.

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24 Super Mario Maker
Nintendo
This Mario-based game allowed players to make their own levels. Can you name it?
"Ice Climber"
"Donkey Kong 2"
"Super Mario Maker"
"Balloon Fight"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Not only a side-scrolling platformer, "Super Mario Maker" allows players to make their own custom levels. "Super Mario Maker" was only made for two Nintendo platforms, the Wii U and the 3DS.

20 Super Smash Bros Brawl
Nintendo
Can you name the Nintendo fighting game shown in this image? And yes, it features Mario!
"Super Smash Bros. Brawl"
"Blast Corps"
"Pokémon Snap"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A fighting game, "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" was released on the Wii in 2008. This game features a multitude of characters from the Nintendo universe, and of course, they fight against each other!

28 Mario Tennis Ultra Smash
Nintendo
Released in 2016, this game was poorly received. Can you name it?
"Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash"
"Kaettekita Mario Bros."
"Nintendo World Cup"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash" received poor reviews. Released in 2016 for the Wii U, Ultra Smash featured 16 playable characters including Mario. Matches take place in single or doubles format.

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16 Mario Tennis Aces
Nintendo
Mario and his friends are all playable characters in the game pictured here. Can you name it?
"Plok"
"Donkey Kong Country: Blockbuster World Video Game Championship II"
"Mario Tennis Aces"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The most up-to-date Mario game currently available from Nintendo. "Mario Tennis Aces" was produced for the Switch and quickly sold two million copies in just three months after its release.

39 Mario Excite Bike
Nintendo‎; ‎Hudson Soft‎
Any ideas as to the name of the Mario game shown in this image?
"Pac-Man Vs"
Mario Excite Bike
"Mario Party 4"
"Donkey Konga"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A remake of the arcade classic "Excitebike," this version features Mario and friends as riders. Otherwise, it is much the same game.

31 Dr Luigi
Nintendo
Which game is shown in this image?
"Dr. Luigi"
"Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"
"Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars"
"Marvelous: Mōhitotsu no Takarajima"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

We threw you off the trail with that one, didn't we? But of course, wherever Luigi is, Mario is as well. Available on the Nintendo e-store, "Dr. Luigi" has four game modes. Essentially, it is a falling tile puzzle game.

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36 Mario vs Donkey Kong
Nintendo
Please pick a Mario game most associated with this image.
"Classic Mario"
"Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards"
"Mario vs. Donkey Kong"
"Pokémon Stadium 2"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Of course "Mario vs. Donkey Kong," released for the Game Boy Advanced in 2004, would be a puzzle platformer, wouldn't it? In it, Mario must pursue Donkey Kong through various levels to find the mini toys that the gorilla has stolen.

38 Super Mario Sunshine
Nintendo
Can you name this game featuring Mario the plumber?
"Mario Artist: Communication Kit"
"Pokémon Puzzle League"
"Super Mario Sunshine"
"Luigi's Mansion"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Only available on the GameCube, "Super Mario Sunshine" was released in 2002. It was very well received. In fact, it sold over 5 million copies!

37 Mario Luigi Superstar Saga
Nintendo
From the image, can you tell us which game in which Mario appears is shown here?
"Mario Tennis"
"Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga"
"Mario Kart"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This roleplaying game was the first of series of games to feature Mario and Luigi. "Superstar Saga" was made for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 3DS.

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29 Dr Mario Miracle Cure
Nintendo
What is the name of this puzzle game with both single and multiplayer options?
"Vegas Stakes"
"Wario's Woods"
"Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure"
"Super Mario World"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This puzzle game was released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2015. Offering five game modes, "Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure" could be played both in single and multiplayer.

27 Mini Mario Friends Amiibo Challenge
Nintendo
Can you name this game featuring Mario the plumber?
"World Class Track Meet"
"Super Mario Bros. 3"
"Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge"
"Donkey Kong Classics"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 2016, "Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge" is a puzzle game for the Nintendo Wii U and the 3DS. It features over 50 levels.

35 Mario Pinball Land
Nintendo
This game was first released in 2004 and again on the Wii U virtual console in 2014. What is it?
"Donkey Kong Jr."
"Mario Pinball Land"
"Banjo-Kazooie"
"Mario Party"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Everybody loves a game of pinball, don't they? "Mario Pinball Land," also known as "Super Mario Ball," was available for the Game Boy Advance and Wii U and debuted in 2004 to mixed reviews.

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30 Mario vs Donkey Kong Tipping Stars
Nintendo
From the list below, pick the Mario game that would best suit this image. Which one is it?
"Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars"
"Tetris & Dr. Mario"
"Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island"
"Mario's Super Picross"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The sixth game featuring Mario and Donkey Kong, "Tipping Stars" has players completing puzzle levels where they need to help marching toys to the level exit.

2 Mario Golf World Tour
Nintendo
From the image, can you tell us which game in which Mario appears here?
"Mario's Game Gallery"
"Mario Golf: World Tour"
"Super Princess Peach"
"Mario Artist"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Appearing only on the Nintendo 3DS, "Mario Golf: World Tour" was released in 2014. Although it is a golf game, it has more of an arcade angle than a simulation game. It was extremely well received and received a rating of 8.6 from IGN.

18 Mario Luigi Paper Jam
Nintendo
A crossover of two games, Mario stars in which game shown here?
"Ultimate NES Remix"
"Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam"
"Mario Party 10"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A crossover between "Paper Mario" and "Mario & Luigi," "Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam" was released in 2015 for the 3DS. Of course, this role-playing game is all about defeating the evil Bowser!

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40 Donkey Kong Hockey
Nintendo
Which game is shown in this image?
"WarioWare: Smooth Moves"
"Wii Play"
"Super Smash Bros. Brawl"
"Donkey Kong Hockey"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Only found on the Nintendo Game & Watch handheld system, "Donkey Kong Hockey" sees the old adversaries, Donkey Kong and Mario, fight it out in a hockey match.

5 Super Mario Land
Nintendo
Released in 1989 on the Game Boy handheld system, can you identify this game in which Mario appears?
"Super Mario Land"
"Nintendo's Wild Gun Man"
"Urban Champion"
"Mario Golf"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Super Mario Land" was released in 1989. This 2D platformer was a launch title for the Game Boy. Although fairly simplistic, it was extremely well received and help the Game Boy get off to a brilliant launch.

9 Marios Bombs Away
Nintendo
This image is of a Game & Watch Tabletop series game featuring Mario. What is it?
"Super Team Games"
"Duck Hunt"
"Cobra Triangle"
"Mario's Bombs Away"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 1983, "Mario's Bombs Away" was another Game & Watch Tabletop series title. In the game, a military-dressed Mario must keep his bomb away from enemy torches.

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14 Super Mario Brothers 2
Nintendo
From the list below, pick the Mario game that would best suit this image. Which one is it?
"Wario's Woods"
"Super Mario Brothers 2"
"Captain Skyhawk"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A game for Nelsonic Game Watch, "Super Mario Brothers" was first released in 1989. The gameplay took the form of a 2D platformer.

1 Donkey Kong
Nintendo
This is the first game that Mario ever appeared in. Can you name it?
"Donkey Kong"
"Super Mario Spikers"
"Super Mario 128"
"Sonic the Hedgehog"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mario made his first ever appearance in the 1981 arcade classic, "Donkey Kong." And he didn't even had a name. He had a mission, though, and that was to save his girlfriend from the clutches of the evil gorilla, Donkey Kong.

3 Super Mario Run
Nintendo
Only available for mobile phones, which Mario game is shown here?
"Super Mario Wacky Worlds"
"Mario Party 9"
"Super Mario Run"
"Mario Artist"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Running games are popular on both Android and IOS, and so Mario made his appearance in his own running game in 2014. "Super Mario Run" sees players controlling Mario, moving him left and right to avoid obstacles and collecting treasures while he runs along. This was one of the very first games Nintendo made for mobile phones.

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8 Baseball
Nintendo
Can you name this game featuring Mario the plumber?
"RC Pro Am"
"Ice Hockey"
"Baseball"
None of the above
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the very early baseball games available on the Nintendo, specifically the NES, "Baseball" was released in 1983. It was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto with Mario, his most famous creation, making an appearance.

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