Super Mario Run, Nintendo’s first true smartphone game, arrives today on iOS. It’s a little different than your typical Mario fanfare, which typically send the mustachioed plumber out on a grand adventure. Instead, the game has three modes — which you can test out for free — for players to sink their time into.

The game does include in-app purchases, as well as a one-time fee of $9.99 to unlock its full features, and it will require an active internet connection to play. To help you make the most of your mobile Mario time, we’ve compiled our best tips and tricks.

World Tour Mode

World Tour Mode is a mashup of classic side-scrolling Mario gameplay and auto runner. Mario is set to automatically dash through levels while the player…

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