The game consists of creating your own levels and playing premade and online stages with graphics and features across four Mario games: Super Mario Bros. , Super Mario Bros. 3 , Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U . You can place objects like "?" blocks that contain items and power-ups, pipes, blocks of different colors and styles, flamethrowers, spikes, switches and enemies like Goombas, Koopas, Buzzy Beetles, Spinies, Cheep Cheeps, Thwomps, Boos, Bowser, etc. (although some are exclusive to certain versions).
The game also features a 100 Mario challenge with 3 levels of difficulty and brings you levels that most of the community hasn't completed, as well as 10 pre-made courses to play. Additionally, it includes MiiVerse features and amiibo compatibility so you can scan figures and use them in the game.