Super Mario Maker, released in 2015 for the Wii U, is an innovative platform game that allows players to create, play, and share their own custom Mario levels. Utilizing the Wii U GamePad, players can drag and drop elements from various Mario games to design their unique stages. The game's intuitive tools and vast array of items, enemies, and terrain types offer endless possibilities for creativity. It also features a single-player mode with courses created by Nintendo, showcasing the potential of the game's level creation mechanics. Its blend of traditional Mario platforming and community-driven content has made it a distinctive and popular entry in the Mario series, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers.