1. Launch the game and select the first level to start playing.

2. The objective of the game is to guide Mario through a series of challenging levels filled with traps and obstacles that are designed to kill him.

3. Use the arrow buttons on the screen to move Mario left or right, and the jump button to make him jump over obstacles and gaps in the ground.

4. Be careful not to fall into any hidden pits or step on hidden blocks that may trigger traps or cause you to lose a life.

5. The game is designed to be intentionally unfair and unpredictable, so expect to die a lot and try to learn from your mistakes.

6. Look out for coins and power-ups that can help you progress through the levels, such as mushrooms that make you grow in size and stars that make you invincible for a short period of time.

7. Keep track of your lives at the top of the screen, and try to complete each level with as many lives as possible.

8. Progress through the levels and try to beat the game, but be prepared for a lot of frustration and rage-inducing moments.

9. Remember to have fun, even when the game seems impossibly difficult and unfair.