30 DIY Super Mario Birthday Party Ideas
Planning a birthday party can be both exciting and challenging, especially when you’re aiming to create a memorable experience that stands out.
If your child is a fan of the iconic Super Mario series, you’re in for a treat! With its colorful characters, imaginative worlds, and endless fun, a Super Mario-themed birthday party can be a hit among kids and adults alike. In this blog post, we’ve compiled 30 creative and easy DIY ideas to help you throw the ultimate Super Mario birthday bash. From decorations and games to snacks and party favors, these tips will transform your space into a magical Mushroom Kingdom that will delight your little gamers and their friends.
Get ready to level up your party planning skills and make this celebration one for the books!
Mushroom Cupcakes Materials
:Cupcakes Red and green frosting White chocolate chips or candy melts Instructions: Bake cupcakes and let them cool. Frost half with red and the other half with green frosting. Place white chocolate chips or candy melts on top to resemble the iconic Super Mario mushrooms. Arrange them on a tiered cupcake stand for a striking effect.
Pipe Tunnel Entrance Materials
Large cardboard boxes Green paint Scissors Tape Instructions: Cut and paint large cardboard boxes to look like the green pipes from Super Mario. Stack them at the entrance to create a tunnel effect. Kids will love walking through the pipe to enter the party.
Power-Up Party Favors Materials
Small jars or containers Yellow, red, and green paper Black marker Candies Instructions: Fill small jars with candies. Decorate the jars with power-up symbols from the game, such as stars, mushrooms, and fire flowers, using colored paper and a black marker. Hand these out as party favors.
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Coin Hunt Game Materials
Chocolate coins Yellow construction paper Tape Instructions: Cut circles out of yellow construction paper to resemble Super Mario coins. Tape them around the party area and hide chocolate coins in similar spots. Have the kids go on a coin hunt, collecting as many as they can.
Piranha Plant Decorations Materials
Red and white felt Green cardstock Wooden dowels Clay pots Green paint Instructions: Paint clay pots green. Cut the felt into shapes to create the piranha plants’ heads and glue them to the top of wooden dowels. Insert the dowels into the pots and add green cardstock leaves. Place these around the party area for a fun and themed decoration.
Mario and Luigi Hats Materials
Red and green baseball caps White felt Black marker Hot glue Instructions: Cut out circles from the white felt and draw an “M” on some and an “L” on others. Glue these onto the front of red and green baseball caps to create Mario and Luigi hats. Give them out to guests as they arrive.
Question Block Piñata Materials
Cardboard box Yellow paint White paper Black marker Candy and small toys Instructions: Paint a cardboard box yellow and let it dry. Cut out question marks from white paper and outline them with black marker. Glue these onto each side of the box. Fill the box with candy and small toys, then hang it up as a piñata.
Super Mario Photo Booth Materials
Large cardboard sheets Paint Props (hats, mustaches, stars) Instructions: Paint large cardboard sheets to create a backdrop that looks like a Super Mario level. Provide props such as Mario and Luigi hats, mustaches, and stars for guests to use. Set up a camera for guests to take photos.
Toadstool Seating Materials
Stools Red and white fabric Hot glue Instructions: Cover stools with red fabric and glue white circles on top to mimic toadstools. Arrange these around the party area for themed seating that fits perfectly with the Super Mario theme.
Super Mario Cake Materials
Cake mix Frosting (red, green, blue) Fondant (various colors) Cake toppers (optional) Instructions: Bake a cake using your favorite recipe. Frost the cake with bright colors like red, green, and blue. Use fondant to create characters and items from the game, such as Mario, Luigi, mushrooms, and stars. Arrange these on top of the cake for a festive and themed dessert centerpiece. These DIY ideas will bring the vibrant and whimsical world of Super Mario to life, making your birthday party a memorable and fun-filled event for all!
Yoshi Egg Hunt Materials
Plastic Easter eggs White spray paint Green paint Instructions: Spray paint plastic Easter eggs white and add green spots to resemble Yoshi’s eggs. Hide them around the party area for a fun egg hunt game. Fill the eggs with small toys or candies for added excitement.
Bob-omb Balloons Materials
Black balloons White and yellow paper String Instructions: Inflate black balloons. Cut out eyes from white paper and attach them to the balloons. Create small feet from yellow paper and attach them to the bottom of the balloons. Use string to create the fuse and attach it to the top of the balloons. These make great decorations or fun props for games.
Mario Kart Racing Materials
Large cardboard boxes Paint (various colors) Paper plates Instructions: Transform large cardboard boxes into Mario Kart cars by painting them to resemble different karts. Attach paper plates as steering wheels. Set up a racetrack in your backyard or living room and let the kids race their “karts” around.
Thwomp Stomp Game Materials
Large cardboard boxes Grey paint Black marker Bean bags Instructions: Paint large cardboard boxes grey and draw a Thwomp face on each one with a black marker. Stack the boxes to create a wall and have kids throw bean bags to “stomp” the Thwomps down. This makes for a fun and challenging game.
Princess Peach’s Castle Entrance Materials
Pink fabric Cardboard Paint Instructions: Create a castle entrance using cardboard painted to look like Princess Peach’s castle. Hang pink fabric around the entrance to add a regal touch. This makes a great backdrop for photos or an entrance to the party area.
Fire Flower Toss Materials
Small flower pots Red and yellow construction paper Ping pong balls Instructions: Decorate small flower pots with red and yellow construction paper to resemble fire flowers. Place them around the party area and give the kids ping pong balls to toss into the pots. You can assign points to each pot for a fun and competitive game.
Boo Ghost Lanterns Materials
White paper lanterns Black construction paper Glue Instructions: Use white paper lanterns to create Boo ghosts. Cut out eyes and mouths from black construction paper and glue them onto the lanterns. Hang these around the party area for spooky and fun decorations.
Super Star Wand Craft Materials
Yellow foam sheets Wooden dowels Glue Glitter Instructions: Cut out star shapes from yellow foam sheets. Glue them to wooden dowels and add glitter for some sparkle. Let the kids decorate their own Super Star wands as a fun craft activity during the party.
Koopa Shell Bean Bag Toss Materials
Green and white paint Cardboard Bean bags Instructions: Paint a large piece of cardboard to look like a Koopa shell, with a hole in the center. Set it up at an angle and have the kids toss bean bags into the hole. This is a simple yet entertaining game that fits the Super Mario theme perfectly.
Mario-themed Food Labels Materials
Cardstock Markers Toothpicks Instructions: Create food labels with names inspired by the Super Mario games, such as “1-Up Mushroom Cupcakes,” “Koopa Troopa Chips,” and “Mario’s Mini Pizzas.” Attach these labels to toothpicks and stick them into the corresponding dishes. This adds a thematic touch to your food table and makes the menu more fun for the guests. These additional ideas should provide even more inspiration to help you create a magical and memorable Super Mario birthday party!
Bowser’s Castle Pinata Materials
Large cardboard box Red, yellow, and black paint Crepe paper or tissue paper Candy and small toys Instructions: Create a pinata shaped like Bowser’s Castle using a large cardboard box. Paint it with red, yellow, and black colors to resemble the castle’s exterior. Fill it with candy and small toys, then cover it with crepe paper or tissue paper strips. Hang it up for a thrilling pinata game.
Piranha Plant Bean Bag Toss Materials
Large flower pots or buckets Green paint Red and white felt or foam sheets Bean bags Instructions: Paint large flower pots or buckets green to represent Piranha Plants. Cut out red and white felt or foam sheets to create the Piranha Plant’s mouth and teeth. Attach these to the pots or buckets. Line them up and have kids toss bean bags into the pots as a fun and challenging game.
Super Mario Bingo Materials
Bingo cards (pre-printed with Super Mario characters or items) Markers or coins as bingo markers Prize for the winner (optional) Instructions: Create Bingo cards featuring Super Mario characters, items, or locations. Use markers or coins as bingo markers. Call out items from a deck of Super Mario-themed cards or images. The first player to complete a line yells “Bingo!” and wins a prize.
Super Mario Music Dance Party Materials
Super Mario music playlist Dance floor or open space Disco lights or colored light bulbs Instructions: Create a playlist of Super Mario game music, including iconic tunes from various levels. Clear a space for dancing and set up disco lights or colored light bulbs to create a party atmosphere. Encourage guests to dress up as their favorite characters and dance along to the music.
Luigi’s Mansion Ghost Hunt Materials
White balloons Black marker String or ribbon Small prizes or treats Instructions: Draw ghost faces on white balloons using a black marker to resemble the ghosts from Luigi’s Mansion. Inflate the balloons and tie them with string or ribbon. Hide them around the party area and have kids hunt for them. Each ghost found can be exchanged for a small prize or treat.
Super Mario Character Masks Materials
Cardstock or craft foam (various colors) Scissors Elastic string or sticks Instructions: Cut out masks shaped like Super Mario characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, etc., from cardstock or craft foam. Attach elastic string or sticks to hold the masks in place. Let the kids decorate their masks with markers, stickers, or glitter for a personalized touch.
Super Mario Kart Photo Booth Materials
Large cardboard sheets Paint and markers Props (steering wheels, hats, mustaches) Instructions: Create a photo booth backdrop resembling a Super Mario Kart track using painted cardboard sheets. Add details like question blocks, coins, and finish lines. Provide props such as steering wheels, hats, and mustaches for guests to pose with while taking photos.
Super Mario Pipe Cleaners Craft Materials
Green pipe cleaners Small googly eyes Glue Instructions: Create small figures or creatures from the Super Mario universe using green pipe cleaners. Twist and shape the pipe cleaners into characters like Goombas, Piranha Plants, or Yoshi. Attach googly eyes using glue to bring them to life. Display these creations as decorations or let kids take them home as party favors.
Super Mario Memory Game Materials
Super Mario-themed cards or images (printed or drawn) Cardboard or table space Instructions: Create a memory game using pairs of Super Mario-themed cards or images. Place the cards face down on a table or cardboard. Players take turns flipping over two cards at a time to find matching pairs. The player with the most matches wins a prize.
Super Mario Character Bowling Materials
Empty plastic bottles (10-pin bowling set) Super Mario character stickers or images Ball (soft, lightweight) Instructions: Decorate empty plastic bottles with Super Mario character stickers or images to create a bowling set. Set up the bottles in a triangle formation like bowling pins. Use a soft, lightweight ball for kids to roll and knock down the pins. Keep score and award prizes for strikes and spares. These additional ideas will add even more fun and excitement to your Super Mario-themed birthday party, ensuring a memorable experience for all the guests!
