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Mario Hoops 3-on-3
(2006, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo DS)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Mario delivers another innovative sports title.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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About Mario Hoops 3-on-3
Parents need to know that Mario and the gang tend to cartoon-up sports titles, making them fun for fans of the sport and people who've never played a sports game before. This game is colorful and challenging and using the stylus will only make kids feel more involved with the game, and more responsible for the results (win or lose) than games using standard control schemes. This game teaches the importance of teamwork.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about basketball! The game doesn't teach basketball fundamentals, but reflects the joy of the game with honest enthusiasm. Families can also discuss how different characters bring different skills to the game and about team play in general.
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Lives in OklahomaI rate this title on for age 5 and give itawesome
- Lives in OklahomaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
awesome
one of the best mario games
Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 2 and give itThis is a fun game for mario fans
This game is so fun!! I like playing yoshi a lot. The bad thing about it is there courts or teams are not hard to face.
- Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Fun and addictive
This game is fun and addictive. You can choose who you want to be on your team and the opposing team. Then, you face off in basketball. You can also unlock new characters. Plus, if you play multiplayer, you can face off against the other person. It's pretty fun.
- Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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