While not essential for completing the game, maximizing your score in Super Mario Bros. 2 can be a fun challenge. Points are awarded for defeating enemies, collecting coins, and pulling up specific items. Larger vegetables yield more points. Defeating multiple enemies with a single thrown item or a POW Block also grants bonus points. Additionally, collecting all five Cherries for a Starman and then defeating many enemies while invincible can rack up a high score quickly. Experiment with different strategies for clearing enemies efficiently and always aim to collect all available items to boost your score.
