Super Mario Bros coloring pages: 635 printable designs organized across 20 character and game-specific collections. Each collection can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Mario was created by Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto and first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong before becoming the lead character of his own series, starting with Super Mario Bros. in 1985. This hub page brings together every Super Mario Bros coloring collection on the site, so a fan can find one specific character or game, or browse the full roster in one place.
What Is Inside This Collection
Core Heroes
Mario, Luigi, Toad Mario, and Yoshi anchor the collection as the franchise’s central playable heroes.
Princesses and Allies
Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Rosalina, and Toadette cover the franchise’s main heroine characters and allies.
Villains and Rivals
Bowser, Bowser Jr, the Koopalings, Koopa Troopa, Goomba, King Boo, Waluigi, and Wario cover the franchise’s antagonists, minor enemies, and anti-hero rivals to the core cast.
Kong Family
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong cover the characters from the wider Kong side of the Nintendo universe that frequently cross over with the Mario series.
Games
Mario Kart and Super Mario Odyssey cover scenes and characters specific to those individual games, rather than one recurring character across the whole franchise.
What Super Mario Bros Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7, and the bold, simple character outlines throughout this collection suit early coloring practice well.
A way into a favorite game. Coloring a character page from a favorite Mario title extends the game between play sessions into a quiet, hands-on activity.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. The flat, clean color areas typical of Mario character art suit that same steady, low-pressure focus.
A window into character variety. Because the collection spans heroes, villains, allies, and game-specific designs, coloring across the hub gives a hands-on sense of the full scope of the Mario universe.
How to Color Super Mario Bros Pages Well
- Mario: Use a true Red for the cap and shirt, Blue for the overalls, and a warm Tan for the skin, keeping the mustache and hair a solid Brown or Black.
- Luigi: Use a deep Green for the cap and shirt in place of Mario’s red, while keeping the same Blue overalls and Tan skin tone, so the two brothers read as a matched pair with one key color swapped.
- Princess Peach: Use a soft Pink for the dress and Yellow for the hair, keeping the palette light and soft compared to the more saturated tones used for Mario and Luigi.
- Bowser: Use green for the shell and skin, with Orange or Red for the hair and the spikes along the shell, for a bold, high-contrast villain look.
- Yoshi: Use a bright Green for the body, with a Red or Orange shell and Yellow accents on the feet and belly.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Super Mario Bros Coloring Pages
1. Character Bookmark Set
Color a few character pages from different collections, cut around each outline, laminate or cover with clear tape, and add a ribbon tassel through a small punched hole.
2. Party Banner
Color several character pages, cut around each outline, and string them along twine for a Mario-themed birthday party banner.
3. Character Standee Set
Color two or three character pages from different collections, mount each on cardstock, and fold a small stand tab on the back so they can line up on a shelf or desk.
4. Birthday Greeting Card
Fold a colored character page in half to make the front of a card, then write a message inside for a Mario fan’s birthday.
5. Character Matchup Poster
Color a hero and a villain page, such as Mario and Bowser, side by side on one backing sheet for a simple matchup poster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Super Mario Bros coloring pages hub?
This page is a directory linking to 20 separate Super Mario Bros coloring collections, organized by character and game, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Mario Kart, and Super Mario Odyssey.
Who created Mario, and when did he first appear?
Mario was created by Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong before headlining his own series starting with Super Mario Bros. in 1985.
How many total Super Mario Bros coloring pages are available?
Across all 20 linked collections combined, the site offers 635 free designs. Each individual collection page lists the exact number of pages available for that specific character or game.
What is the difference between the character collections and the game collections, like Mario Kart?
Character collections, such as Mario or Bowser, focus on one recurring character across different poses and scenes. Game collections, such as Mario Kart and Super Mario Odyssey, focus on scenes and characters specific to that particular game.
What colors should I use for Mario and Luigi?
Mario uses a red cap and shirt with blue overalls, while Luigi uses the same blue overalls with a green cap and shirt in place of Mario’s red. Both use a warm tan skin tone and brown or black hair and mustache.
Are Super Mario Bros coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. Many of the character portrait pages across these collections use simple, bold outlines that suit children ages 2 through 7 who are still developing fine motor control, alongside more detailed action and multi-character scenes for older children.
What tools work best for these pages?
Crayons or broad-tip markers work well for the simpler character portraits, while colored pencils allow more shading control on the busier action and multi-character scenes.
Can these pages be used for a Mario-themed birthday party?
Yes. Coloring a mix of hero, princess, and villain characters from across the collections works well as an activity at a Mario-themed birthday party, and finished pages can double as decorations or party favors.
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