Watchly Safety Review

Ryan's Magical Day with Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

16:00 · 3.2M views · November 21, 2023

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

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This video is safe and fun for young kids, though parents should know upfront that it is a paid Nintendo advertisement for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The content is genuinely wholesome — Ryan, his dad, and his sisters play together cooperatively, modeling family bonding and teamwork — but the ad framing means the entire video is designed to make children want to buy the game.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

A single mild exclamation 'oh my God' appears in the transcript, which is a very low-level expression and unlikely to be considered strongly profane, but is worth noting.

See evidence (1)

“'oh my God how are you flying' — mild exclamation in a gaming context”

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video description explicitly discloses '#AD' and links to the Nintendo eShop, making this a transparently disclosed sponsorship rather than hidden advertising — no deception is present.

See evidence (1)

“Description states: 'Parents, share the wonder with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, now available at Nintendo eShop and at retail' with '#AD' hashtag”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a platformer game that inherently involves stylized, consequence-free fantasy combat (stomping enemies, defeating bosses), which is typical of the franchise and entirely age-appropriate. The exclamation 'oh my God how are you flying' suggests exciting but non-violent gameplay moments.

See evidence (2)

“Gameplay of Super Mario Bros. Wonder inherently includes cartoon enemy-stomping and boss encounters typical of the Mario franchise”

“'oh my God how are you flying' — excited reaction to a fantastical in-game moment”

What Parents Need to Know

This is a clearly disclosed Nintendo-sponsored video (stated multiple times as 'this is an ad for Nintendo'), so there is full transparency about its commercial nature, which is a positive sign. Kids will enjoy watching Ryan and his family play Super Mario Bros. Wonder together, and the video does a great job showing cooperative multiplayer gameplay, sibling teamwork, and even a fun moment about brushing teeth (Bowser's green teeth!). The gameplay shown involves only cartoon, fantasy-style conflict — jumping on Goombas, avoiding Piranha Plants — with zero realistic violence. The main thing parents should be aware of is that this is essentially a 15-minute commercial designed to generate excitement and purchase intent for a Nintendo Switch game. There is no inappropriate language, no scary content, and no manipulative tactics beyond the inherent nature of sponsored content.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Ryan's video was actually a paid advertisement for Nintendo — did you notice the parts where they said that? How does knowing it's an ad change how you feel about it?
2Ryan and his dad played the game together as a team. What's your favorite game or activity to do together as a family?
3In the game, the Wonder Flower made surprising and magical things happen. If you could have a magical flower that changed the world around you, what would you want it to do?
4Bowser had green teeth because he wasn't brushing them! Why is it important to brush your teeth, and how often do you do it?

Ryan's Magical Day with Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

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What's This Video About?

Ryan's Magical Day with Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Parents, share the wonder with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, now available at Nintendo eShop and at retail. https://supermariobroswonder.nintendo.com/ @nintendoamerica #AD Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. #SuperMarioBrosWonder

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is Ryan's Super Mario Bros. Wonder video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for children aged 4 and up. The content is entirely family-friendly, featuring cartoon gameplay, cooperative play between siblings, and no scary or inappropriate material.

Is this video actually an advertisement?

Yes, the video is a paid promotion for Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and to their credit, it is disclosed multiple times throughout — including at the start, middle, and end. Parents can use this as a good opportunity to talk to kids about how sponsored content works.

Is there any violence or scary content in this video?

The only 'violence' is playful cartoon gameplay — jumping on Goombas and avoiding Piranha Plants — which is consistent with the Mario franchise's long history as family-friendly entertainment. There is nothing realistic, graphic, or frightening.

Does this video teach kids anything positive?

Yes, the video models cooperative family play, taking turns, helping younger siblings learn a game, and even sneaks in a small lesson about dental hygiene when the kids notice Bowser's green teeth. The family dynamic is warm and positive throughout.

Will my child be pressured to buy the game after watching?

The video is designed to generate excitement for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, so children who watch it are likely to want to play it. It ends with a direct call to purchase at the Nintendo eShop. It's worth having a conversation with your child about advertising and wants versus needs.

Is Ryan's channel generally safe for young kids?

Ryan's World is one of the most popular children's YouTube channels and is generally aimed at young kids aged 3–8. However, a significant portion of Ryan's content is sponsored, so parents should be aware that many videos serve a commercial purpose alongside their entertainment value.