Mario's Super Picross SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle / Strategy

Mario's Super Picross

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperJupiter / Future Creates
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMario's Picross
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Mario's Super Picross is a puzzle game developed by Jupiter / Future Creates and published by Nintendo. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mario's Picross series. The series also appears on other systems with Mario's Picross (Game Boy).

Mario's Super Picross is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mario's Super Picross is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Mario's Super Picross gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Mario's Super Picross walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Mario's Super Picross FAQ

When did Mario's Super Picross come out on the SNES?

Mario's Super Picross was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Mario's Super Picross?

It was developed by Jupiter / Future Creates and published by Nintendo.

Is Mario's Super Picross multiplayer?

No. Mario's Super Picross is a single-player game.

How long does Mario's Super Picross take to play?

As a puzzle game, Mario's Super Picross typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Mario's Super Picross on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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