Super Mario Maker Guide
2015 · Level creation / PlatformerBox art
Game guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
 Characters and forms | Identify playable forms, helpers and obstacles in the original editor. |
 Game styles | Choose among the four Wii U styles before designing a jump or puzzle. |
 Course parts | Build readable routes using the original Wii U editor’s main tools. |
 Offline modes | See which original Wii U features remain usable after online closure. |
| Saving and unlocks | Manage local creations and distinguish offline rewards from old network unlocks. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Build offline | Create, test and save courses on the Wii U GamePad. |
| Keep saved courses | Coursebot can play courses already stored on the console. |
| Use the correct mode | 10 Mario Challenge is offline; 100 Mario Challenge depended on the discontinued online service. |
Characters Character guide →
| Character | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Mario | Playable builder’s hero | His moves and power-ups depend on the selected game style. |
| Builder Mario | Construction identity | Represents the course-creation theme, not a separate adventure character. |
| Costume Mario | Mystery Mushroom form | Available in the Super Mario Bros. style with unlocked costumes. |
| Yoshi | Rideable helper | Appears in the Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U styles. |
| Bowser | Placeable boss | Can be used as a course obstacle. |
| Coursebot | Course manager | Stores created, sample and previously downloaded courses. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Characters and forms | Mario’s style determines his abilities → |
| Game styles | There are four game styles → |
| Course parts | Start with a playable route → |
| Offline modes | 10 Mario Challenge works offline → |
| Saving and unlocks | Save through Coursebot → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Maker: game and edition overview | microsite.nintendo-europe.com |