Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
Super Mario Bros. 3 is a single-player and multiplayer side-scrolling platform game.
The story follows Mario and Luigi as they travel through the Mushroom World after Bowser and his seven children, the Koopalings, steal magical wands from the kings of each realm.
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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
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks Super Mario Bros. 3 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €24.59 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €18.34 |
| 2026-07-07 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €169.21 |
| 2026-07-07 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €78.62 |
| 2026-07-07 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €2557.13 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €20.72 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €78.61 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €2557.13 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Super Mario Bros. 3, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Super Mario Bros. 3 worth?
Super Mario Bros. 3 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €24.59 loose, €169.21 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Super Mario Bros. 3 rare?
Super Mario Bros. 3 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Super Mario Bros. 3?
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 €24.59 and CIB is €169.21 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Super Mario Bros. 3 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Super Mario Bros. 3 is currently worth €24.59 loose, versus €18.34 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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