How many hours is Mario 2?

The length of Super Mario Bros. 2 depends on whether you mean the North American/European version (1988) or the Japanese version, known as The Lost Levels (1986). Here’s a breakdown:

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ North America / Europe – Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, NES)

  • Main Story (beating the final boss, Wart): ~4–6 hours for an average player

  • Exploring all levels / collecting hidden items: ~6–8 hours

  • Replayability: Some players spend extra time mastering each character (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad)

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan – Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (1986, Famicom)

  • Main Story: ~3–5 hours

  • Full completion / all tricky levels: 6–10 hours

  • Known for its higher difficulty, so players often take longer than the North American version.

⚑ Notes

  • Both versions are NES platformers, so the total playtime is relatively short compared to modern 3D Mario games.

  • Speedrunners can finish either game in under 30 minutes, but casual play is much longer.

βœ… Answer in short:

  • NA/EU Mario 2: ~4–6 hours for the main story

  • Japan Lost Levels: ~3–5 hours for the main story, longer if completing all levels