50 Best Decorations and Super Mario Birthday Party Ideas
Are you ready to transform your next birthday bash into an unforgettable adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom?
Whether you’re planning a celebration for a little gamer or a lifelong Mario enthusiast, nothing brings the magic of the iconic plumber’s world to life quite like a Super Mario-themed party. From pixel-perfect decorations to power-up activities and deliciously themed treats, this blog post is your ultimate guide to creating a spectacular Super Mario birthday party. Join us as we explore the top 50 ideas that will transport your guests into a world filled with mushrooms, question blocks, and plenty of nostalgic fun.
Get ready to level up your party planning skills and make this birthday celebration one for the history books!
Invitations as Power-Up Mushrooms
Send out invitations shaped like Super Mario’s power-up mushrooms, such as red (Super Mushroom), green (1-Up Mushroom), or even the star power-up.
Welcome Banner
Create a large banner that says “Welcome to [Child’s Name]’s Super Mario Adventure!” with colorful Mario-themed fonts and characters.
Mario Kart Racing Track
Set up a mini Mario Kart racing track using toy cars and create a circuit with checkered flags and Mario Kart characters like Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi.
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Backdrop with Scene from Super Mario
Create a backdrop featuring a scene from Super Mario games, such as the iconic green hills, mushroom platforms, or the castle.
Floating Question Blocks
Make DIY question blocks from cardboard boxes and hang them from the ceiling. Fill them with small treats or party favors for the guests.
Character Cutouts
Print and cut out large images of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and other characters to place around the party area.
Pipe Decorations
Use large cardboard tubes painted green to resemble pipes from the game. Place them strategically around the party space for a Mario-inspired touch.
Mushroom Kingdom Table Centerpieces
Create centerpieces using toy mushrooms, plush characters, and greenery to mimic the Mushroom Kingdom landscape.
Super Mario Balloons
Inflate red, green, and blue balloons and draw faces on them to resemble Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi. Use them as decorations throughout the venue.
Coin Trail Leading to the Party Area
Create a pathway leading to the entrance with gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins, mimicking the coins Mario collects in the game.
Princess Peach’s Castle Photo Booth
Set up a photo booth area with a backdrop of Princess Peach’s castle where guests can pose with Mario-themed props like hats, mustaches, and oversized gloves.
Super Mario Brick Piñata
Make a piñata shaped like the classic brick blocks from the game. Fill it with candies and small toys for the kids to enjoy.
Super Mario Themed Tableware
Use plates, cups, and napkins featuring Super Mario characters and elements for the dining area.
Game Area with Super Mario Activities
Set up game stations with activities inspired by Super Mario games, such as a bean bag toss into Bowser’s mouth or a ring toss onto Piranha Plants.
Floating Boo Ghosts
Create Boo ghosts out of white balloons and draw faces on them with a black marker. Hang them around the party area for a whimsical touch.
Piranha Plant Flower Pots
Paint flower pots to resemble Piranha Plants and place colorful flowers inside. These can be used as table decorations or giveaways for guests.
Super Mario Cupcake Tower
Display cupcakes with fondant toppers shaped like mushrooms, stars, and fire flowers on a tiered stand resembling the levels of the game.
Luigi’s Lemonade Stand
Set up a lemonade or juice stand decorated with green and white striped awnings, reminiscent of Luigi’s colors.
Super Mario Music Playlist
Compile a playlist featuring music and sound effects from the Super Mario games to play during the party for an authentic gaming atmosphere.
Fire Flower Disco Ball
Create a disco ball covered with red and orange tissue paper flames to resemble a Fire Flower. Hang it above the dance floor for a fun touch. These ideas should help you create a vibrant and exciting Super Mario birthday party that will delight guests of all ages!
Yoshi Egg Hunt
Organize a Yoshi egg hunt in your backyard or party venue. Paint plastic eggs to resemble Yoshi eggs and hide them for the kids to find.
Bowser’s Castle Dungeon Photo Booth
Create a dungeon-themed photo booth area with props like chains, bones, and Bowser-themed backdrops for epic photo ops. Toad House Treat Station: Set up a “Toad House” treat station with jars filled with colorful candies and snacks, labeled with signs like “Power-Up Mushrooms” and “Star Power Snacks”.
Super Mario Themed Cake
Order or bake a cake shaped like the iconic Super Mario mushroom, complete with red and white frosting or fondant.
Koopa Troopa Shell Relay Race
Organize a relay race where kids carry Koopa Troopa shells (green shells) between two points without dropping them.
Super Mario Story Time
Have a designated area where an adult reads aloud from Super Mario storybooks or recounts adventures from the games.
Mario’s Kart Crafting Station
Set up a crafting station where kids can decorate cardboard boxes to look like Mario’s kart, complete with wheels and a steering wheel.
Super Mario Water Bottle Labels
Print out themed labels featuring characters like Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi to wrap around water bottles for a customized touch.
Cloud Decoration Ceiling Hangings
Create fluffy cloud decorations from cotton batting or paper lanterns and hang them from the ceiling to give the party space a whimsical touch.
Peach’s Royal Banquet Table Setting
Use fine china or elegant tableware with accents of pink and gold, reminiscent of Princess Peach’s royal banquet settings.
Star Power Glow Sticks
Provide glow sticks shaped like stars for the kids to wear and play with during evening or indoor activities.
Super Mario Kart Race Track Cake
Bake or order a cake shaped like a race track from Mario Kart, complete with fondant characters racing around the edges.
Super Mario Hat Decorating Station
Provide plain hats and materials like felt, glue, and markers for kids to decorate their own Mario or Luigi hats.
Floating Lakitu Fishing Game
Create a fishing game where kids “fish” for prizes by casting lines with magnets to catch items hung from a Lakitu cloud. Pixel Art Mosaic Activity: Set up a station where kids can create pixel art mosaics using colored paper squares to make characters or scenes from the game.
Princess Peach’s Tea Party
Host a tea party with a selection of teas, finger sandwiches, and pastries fit for royalty, inspired by Princess Peach’s elegant style.
Super Mario Chess Tournament
Organize a chess tournament with a Super Mario-themed chess set featuring characters as pieces.
Boo Bowling
Create a bowling game using white bowling pins painted to look like Boo ghosts, and use a ball decorated as a Bob-omb to knock them down.
Super Mario World Map Floor Decals
Use removable floor decals to create a large-scale map of the Super Mario world that kids can walk around and explore.
Koopa Troopa Shell Toss Game
Set up a bean bag toss game where kids toss bean bags through holes shaped like Koopa Troopa shells for points. These additional ideas should add more fun and creativity to your Super Mario birthday party, ensuring it’s an unforgettable adventure for everyone involved!
Goomba Bean Bag Toss
Create a bean bag toss game where kids aim to toss bean bags into openings shaped like Goomba faces.
Super Mario Kart Race Lanyards
Make personalized lanyards for each guest featuring their favorite Mario Kart character, which they can wear throughout the party.
Bob-omb Balloon Pop
Fill black balloons with small prizes or candy to resemble Bob-ombs. Kids can pop them to reveal their treats.
Bowser’s Lair Pinata
Craft a pinata shaped like Bowser’s lair, complete with fiery details and filled with candies and small toys.
Pipe Cleaners Piranha Plants
Create Piranha Plants using green pipe cleaners and place them around the party area or use them as table centerpieces.
Super Mario Plushie Parade
Line up plush versions of Mario characters along the party table or around the room, creating a parade-like atmosphere.
Themed Bingo Game
Make bingo cards featuring Super Mario characters or items. Use Mario-themed markers like red mushrooms or stars.
Block Building Station
Provide large cardboard boxes or building blocks for kids to create their own Super Mario-inspired structures.
Fire Flower Relay
Organize a relay race where kids pass a plush fire flower instead of a baton, completing Mario-themed challenges along the way.
Super Mario Kart Photo Booth
Set up a photo booth with a backdrop resembling a Mario Kart race track, complete with props like racing helmets, flags, and finish line tape. These ideas should help you add even more excitement and creativity to your Super Mario birthday party, ensuring it’s a memorable experience for all the guests!
