Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge: Difference between revisions

'''''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''''' is a downloadable game for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems. It was released in Japan on January 28, 2016, and was released in April 2016 internationally, making it the only installment so far in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]] to not be released in North America first. In the United States, it was available for early access between March 25, 2016 and April 27, 2016, with the purchase of any [[amiibo]] figure at Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop. It is the seventh installment in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series and the first to feature amiibo support.<ref>https://twitter.com/GameXplain/status/687107258824654848</ref> New toys are featured in the game, such as [[Mini Rosalina]], [[Mini Bowser (toy)|Mini Bowser]], [[Mini Bowser Jr.]], [[Mini Yoshi]], [[Mini Diddy Kong]], and [[Mini Spek]], while returning toys include [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]], [[Mini Luigi]], [[Mini Donkey Kong]], [[Mini Peach]], and [[Mini Toad]].<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ESC_Se-Tmg&t=0m35s</ref><ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ap5j/chara/index.html</ref><ref>http://nintendoeverything.com/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-coming-to-wii-u-and-3ds/</ref> The Wii U version of this title requires 318.6 MB to be installed, and the 3DS version requires 2,338 blocks. However, the game was later removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShop services after their discontinuation on March 27, 2023.

The main game is largely similar to previous installments in the series, in that the player controls a Mini Toy trying to reach the end of the stage. By scanning a compatible ''Mario'' series-related amiibo, the player can receive the corresponding toy to play as, while the Mini Spek is received by scanning any other amiibo. Each Mini Toy (with the exception of the Mini Spek) has a special ability that allows it to clear stages easier. At the end of each stage, players are given a score based on their performance, and by clearing it with a high enough score, the player earns a Gold Trophy for that stage. Instead of a regular level selection screen like in previous games, the player now navigates a ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''-styled map with the chosen Mini figure. Another difference is that the player only has to guide a single Mini to the end of each stage, unlike in other games where multiple had to be managed in order to complete a level.

Within certain main stages are [[amiibo Door]]s, which can only be accessed by the corresponding character on the door and unlock special stages themed around that character. Some stages also feature [[amiibo Token]]s, which do not work in any other game and can only be obtained by using the abilities of the amiibo on the token.

*[[Boo (toy)|Boo]]

*[[Shy Guy (toy)|Shy Guy]]

|World 1<br>'''[[Barrel Blast Jungle]]'''<br>Mini Donkey Kong's world, based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. Its main mechanic is [[Barrel Cannon]]s. The music that plays is a cover of the [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] theme from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.<br>'''Levels'''<br>[[Donkey Kong 1]] • [[Donkey Kong 2 (level)|Donkey Kong 2]] • [[Donkey Kong 3 (level)|Donkey Kong 3]] • [[Donkey Kong 4]]  

|World 4<br>'''[[Boost Pad Bonanza]]'''<br>Mini Mario's world, based on ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Its main mechanic is [[Dash Panel|Boost Pads]]. The music that plays is the same cover of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s overworld theme heard in previous installments.<br>'''Levels'''<br>[[Mario 1]] • [[Mario 2]] • [[Mario 3]] • [[Mario 4]]  

|World 5<br>'''[[Balloon Float Castle]]'''<br>Mini Peach's world whose mechanic are balloons that fly in the direction of the arrow once Mini Peach grabs onto one. The music that plays is the Peach's castle theme from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.<br>'''Levels'''<br>[[Peach 1]] • [[Peach 2]] • [[Peach 3]] • [[Peach 4]]  

|World 7<br>'''[[Moonlight Mansion]]'''<br>Mini Luigi's world, based on the ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' games. Its main mechanic is [[candle]]s that can be removed and placed in different spots to stun the Boos and reveal hidden blocks that can be passed through without a torch, but cannot be passed through with one. The music that plays is a cover of the mansion theme of ''Luigi's Mansion''.<br>'''Levels'''<br>[[Luigi 1]] • [[Luigi 2]] • [[Luigi 3]] • [[Luigi 4]]  

|World 9<br>'''[[Fire Ride Fortress]]'''<br>Mini Bowser's world, based on [[Bowser's Castle]]. Its main mechanic are [[Burner|Fire Blocks]]. The music that plays is an arrangement of [[Bowser]]'s theme from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.<br>'''Levels'''<br>[[Bowser 1]] • [[Bowser 2 (level)|Bowser 2]] • [[Bowser 3]] • [[Bowser 4]]

|World 10<br>'''[[Gravity Galaxy]]'''<br>Mini Rosalina's world, a space-themed world, with the [[Comet Observatory]] in the background. The music that plays is a cover of both the Comet Observatory and [[Baby Luma]]'s themes from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. The main mechanic of this world are [[Pull Star|Gravity Wells]].<br>'''Levels'''<br>[[Rosalina 1]] • [[Rosalina 2]] • [[Rosalina 3]] • [[Rosalina 4]]

The table below lists all tips offered in the help menu, along with the pictures that accompany them in-game. These tips also appear in this order on loading screens.

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