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Suggested ages 5–9

Super Mario coin quest

Make a cardboard game world with paper coins and a cooperative obstacle route.

Main activity: Collect coins and complete a team course

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Plan the party

Make it work: Offer alternatives to running and jumping. The shopping list uses generic supplies for the homemade coin quest.

Age fit
Editorial suggestion; check product labels
Setup
At home or an approved hired space
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Shopping list for Super Mario coin quest

Shopping list for 12 children · 4 picks

Make the coin quest from paper and cardboard. These activity supplies are generic; no unverified Mario character kit is recommended.

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  • For the party planCrayola construction paper, two-pack on Amazon (paid link)

    Quantity: Cut at least 36 large paper coins, plus 12 quest cards; adults prepare shapes.

    Yellow paper coins and cardboard-world decorations support the team quest.

    Before you buy: Manufacturer minimum age 3. Adults prepare toddler decorations. Paper is not food-contact wrapping; use child-safe cutting tools with supervision.

  • For the party planCrayola washable markers on Amazon (paid link)

    Quantity: One 40-marker box split into three shared trays.

    Use three shared trays for quest cards and original game-world drawings.

    Before you buy: Ages 3+. Work on ordinary paper. Protect the craft surface and recap after use; some feedback mentions drying.

  • Optional extraThree-in-one carnival game set on Amazon (paid link)

    Quantity: One shared set: 6 cones, 12 rings and 12 beanbags.

    Optional walking course and seated target-toss station. Borrow cones and soft targets first.

    Before you buy: Generic equipment, not character merchandise. Check the age label before use, inspect seams and keep tossing lanes clear. Test a seated version too.

  • Optional extraDixie Ultra meal plates on Amazon (paid link)

    Quantity: Allow 24 plates for meal and cake, plus adults; one 100-pack leaves many spare.

    Only buy if household tableware is insufficient. Add cups, napkins and utensils separately.

    Before you buy: Large for cake alone. Choose quantity for your actual guest count and confirm the selected pack.

Bring from home or buy locally: Cardboard boxes for a game world and baskets for paper coins · An adult-led clear route with seated alternatives · Cups, napkins and utensils · Equal quest certificates or drawings to take home · Cake or other birthday treat, allergy-checked snacks and drinks · Adult food and settings counted separately

How we chose these supplies

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Supplies researched on October 3, 2026, selected for party usefulness, pack contents, age fit and customer feedback. Most had 4.7–4.9-star ratings when checked; newer character bundles have fewer reviews. These are researched suggestions, not hands-on tests or an exhaustive highest-rated Amazon ranking. Feedback can combine variants and ratings change. Open a theme’s shopping list for quantities; borrow first and check the selected pack on Amazon.

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