Super Mario Bros. 3

The Koopalings use the wands to transform the kings into animals, while Princess Peach is once again kidnapped and held hostage.

The brothers must restore the kings to their true forms, reclaim the wands, and ultimately confront Bowser to rescue the princess.

Gameplay builds on the foundations of the earlier Super Mario Bros. titles but expands them significantly with larger levels, greater variety, and new mechanics.

Players move across themed worlds, each composed of multiple stages connected by a world map.

Navigation on the map allows the choice of paths, access to Toad Houses for bonus items, and encounters with wandering Hammer Bros. or other enemies.

Levels feature the classic platforming formula of running, jumping, and stomping on enemies, combined with obstacles such as pipes, moving platforms, and environmental hazards.

Power-ups play a central role, combining returning items such as the Super Mushroom and Fire Flower with new additions that introduce more diverse abilities.

The Super Leaf transforms Mario into Raccoon Mario, allowing him to attack with his tail and briefly fly after gaining running speed.

Other suits include the Frog Suit for enhanced swimming, the Tanooki Suit for flying and temporary stone transformations, and the Hammer Suit, which allows throwing hammers similar to those of the Hammer Bros.

The Starman returns, granting invincibility for a short period, while the rare Warp Whistle lets players skip ahead to later worlds.

Progression through the game requires clearing standard platform stages, fortress mini-castles guarded by Boom Boom, airship stages where the Koopalings are fought, and Bowser’s stronghold.

Defeating a Koopaling recovers the stolen wand and restores a king t

Super Mario Bros. 3 for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €24.32 loose, €36.44 complete in box, and €464.79 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Super Mario Bros. 3 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Super Mario Bros. 3, loose is €24.32 and CIB is €36.44 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Super Mario Bros. 3 is currently worth €24.32 loose, versus €19.61 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.