Mario's Early Years: Preschool Fun for the SNES is an educational video game designed for young children. With its interactive edutainment approach, it falls within the genre of educational games. Players join Mario and friends to learn basic skills through colorful, engaging activities. It covers subjects like numbers, shapes, animal recognition, and sounds. The game promotes a playful environment for preschoolers to develop foundational knowledge while enjoying the classic Super Mario-themed visuals and sounds familiar to the franchise.