Mini-Mario & Friends – Amiibo Challenge

Mini-Mario & Friends – Amiibo Challenge is a Puzzle game developed by Nintendo Software Technology for the Nintendo 3DS and was released on January 28, 2016. The title’s main gameplay is based on the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. There is only single-player mode. Players use a stylus to manipulate the level layout, allowing miniature Mario series characters to survive or achieve goals. Objects such as girders or trampolines can be moved, allowing characters to travel along their intended path.

Example characters include Mario, Diddy Kong, Luigi, Rosalina, Toad, Bowser, Princess Peach, Bowser Jr., Donkey Kong, and Yoshi, all sporting a unique power. Obstacles are included such as mine carts and ghost Boos. There are over 50 levels in total. The map has several secret unlockable levels, as well as additional fringe zones for each supported character. In addition to the main missions, there are also character-themed worlds with four stages each, such as Luigi’s Mansion and Bowser’s Castle.

With the basic character, there are 12 stages in total. With a Mario-themed character, more stages unlock, and 10 of the 12 core stages have an alternate exit that in turn has four special stages for that specific character. There are also two collectible ‘amiibo cards’ that only specific characters can reach. This means that for a player to achieve 100% completion, they need an amiibo for 10 Mario universe characters, and need to play each core level three times.