Ranking Every Gimmick from the Super Mario Series

Mario games are known for constantly experimenting with new mechanics, power ups, and gameplay twists, and in this video I rank the biggest gimmicks in the mainline Super Mario series from worst to best. This ranking focuses only on major Mario game gimmicks that appeared in a limited number of titles, not long running mechanics that eventually became series staples. Every placement is based entirely on my personal experience and opinion.

This video covers classic Mario games, modern Mario games, and everything in between, breaking down how Nintendo has used gimmicks to change Mario platforming, level design, progression systems, and overall game feel. From early NES and Game Boy experiments to the most ambitious 3D Mario ideas on Switch, each gimmick is discussed in terms of creativity, impact, and how well it fits the Mario formula.

If you enjoy Mario ranking videos, Super Mario Bros analysis, Mario game design discussions, and long form Nintendo retrospectives, this video dives deep into why some Mario gimmicks redefined the series while others remained one time experiments. Share your own Mario gimmick rankings in the comments and let me know which mechanics you think worked best or worst.
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