Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania

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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (published by SEGA)

Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Windows (PC); Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S citeturn1search13turn0search1Paid (one-time purchase) with optional paid cosmetic DLC / digital deluxe content (no loot boxes). citeturn1search2turn0search1

Health Score

MIXED

Official Website

About This Game

A colorful, physics-based platform/party game where players tilt stages to roll monkeys in balls through timed obstacle courses, collecting bananas and clearing hundreds of recreated classic stages. Tone is light-hearted and cartoony, with competitive and local multiplayer party minigames alongside a single-player story mode. citeturn0search1

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

2/5

Social Risk

1/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Some players report frustrating or fiddly physics/camera on certain stages
•Paid cosmetic DLC and deluxe packs add optional upsells (though no loot boxes)
•Challenging timed stages can frustrate very young children.

Positives

•Accessible
•pick-up-and-play arcade controls and large collection of classic levels
•Strong local multiplayer/party modes suitable for family play
•Bright
•non-threatening cartoony presentation.

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Official Ratings

E10+ (Everyone 10+) citeturn1search1

ESRB

Cartoon Violence. citeturn1search1

No Interactive Elements (no in-game purchases listed by ESRB). citeturn1search1

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PEGI

Suitable for all agesvery mild/non-realistic violence (family-friendly). citeturn2search0

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended as a solo experience for most 3–5 year olds due to precise motor control and timed levels; can be enjoyed with close adult assistance in short sessions (play party minigames or co-play).

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Generally appropriate with supervision — many kids this age will enjoy party modes and simpler stages, but expect some frustration on harder classic stages; consider local co-play.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Well suited for this age range — offers skill-based challenge, leaderboards, and party multiplayer that encourage friendly competition; reassure kids that some stages are intentionally tricky.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate and enjoyable — older kids will appreciate the remastered classic stages and achievement-style play; low content risk and minimal social risk since online features are limited.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for teens — offers challenge and competitive local/leaderboard play; purchases are cosmetic add-ons only, so low monetization risk.