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Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!
	; For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer	Nintendo Software Technology Corporation; Nintendo SPD Group No.3
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS
Release date	November 14, 2010; December 2, 2010; December 2, 2010; February 3, 2011; February 4, 2011; February 11, 2011;
Language(s)	English (United Kingdom); English (United States); French (France); French (Canada); German; Spanish (Spain); Spanish (Latin America); Italian; Japanese;
Genre	Puzzle
ESRB:	- Everyone
PEGI:	- Three years and older
CERO:	- All ages
ACB:	- General
USK:	- All ages
Mode(s)	Single-player
Format	Nintendo DS: Game Card
Input	Nintendo DS: Gamepad Stylus
Serial code(s)	TWL-V2GE-USA; TWL-V2GJ-JPN; TWL-V2GV-EUR (Europe/Australia);

Latest revision as of 16:23, October 19, 2024

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is an action puzzle game for the Nintendo DS. It is the fourth game in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series and a follow-up to Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! Notably, it is also the final Super Mario game released for the console, being released in North America on November 14, 2010, Japan and Taiwan on December 2, 2010, Australia on February 3, 2011, and Europe on February 4, 2011. The base gameplay and objectives of this game are mostly the same as in the previous titles, being centered on bringing all the Mini toys safely to the goal in each level. However, the gameplay is now focused on tracing paths and bridges for the Minis to use, more so than simply toggling blocks and buttons to determine their path as in the previous games. Mini Pauline toys make their debut with this game, joining the cast of Minis as the highlight of Mario's new theme park despite appearing late in the game as playable characters. Alongside the main game, a level editor is also present in a mode called the Construction Zone, where players can design their own levels.

A significant feature of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! was its Wi-Fi compatibility, using the same system as in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis. Every two weeks, Nintendo held challenge contests where the player could submit a level that was subsequently judged by other players, with the top-rated level being announced as a winner candidate at the end of a contest. If played on a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS, the game supported WPA2 and WPA Wi-Fi networks but is region-locked when played on those consoles. However, the service was terminated on May 20, 2014, rendering the game no longer playable online.

Most future titles in the series, such as Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, would also feature the construction-based gimmick from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! A follow-up, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars, was released for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U in March 2015.

Story[edit]

Mario is opening his new theme park with his honored guest Pauline, and as an opening gift he is giving Mini Pauline toys to the first 100 guests to arrive at the park. Donkey Kong desperately wants a Mini Pauline and charges through the line of Toads to get to the front, only to find out that he is the 101st guest to arrive, with Mario informing him they are all out of stock. Donkey Kong loses his temper and kidnaps the real Pauline in a fit of rage, leaving Mario and his force of Mini Marios to rescue her.

After venturing through many attractions, the Minis reach the Final Ferris Wheel and defeat Donkey Kong. Pauline is then freed and Mario runs to hug her. However, Donkey Kong jumps and kidnaps her again, which allows the player to play the Plus Mode. In the second ending, when Donkey Kong is about to kidnap Pauline a third time, Mario offers him a Mini Pauline. Donkey Kong happily accepts it and gets into the Ferris wheel along with Mario, Pauline, and some other Minis. Several Toads can be seen celebrating the end of the conflict between Mario and Donkey Kong.

Mario handing out Minis
Donkey Kong charging through the line of Toads
Donkey Kong kidnapping Pauline

Gameplay[edit]

Main Game[edit]

Tracing a Purple Conveyor between two rivets in Area 3-3

The player can move and trace various objects with the touchscreen in order to create a way for the Minis, as exemplified with a Purple Conveyor in this picture. While placing certain objects, every element stops in place, including the timer, and the background becomes gray-scale.

The game inherits the basic gameplay of its two closest predecessors, Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, in which the player has to complete levels by guiding a number of automated Mini toys to the exit door, under a time limit of 300 seconds (five minutes). The Minis move by themselves and rely completely on the player dragging and moving objects such as girders, springs, conveyor belts, pipes, and ladders to modify their path using the touchscreen. In most levels, Minis can be initiated by tapping on them individually, and their course can be set both before or after initiation. Minis are also set marching if other toys bump into them. If a Mini touches an enemy, falls onto spikes, touches any damaging obstacle, or falls from a height of ten or more blocks, it breaks and causes a Game Over, forcing the player to restart or exit the level.

Most levels end in a single exit door that all Minis share. Once the door is entered by a Mini, a timer is activated on it. If the door is not entered in time by another Mini, it will lock itself, leaving any other toys out and resulting in a Game Over. As such, the toys have to head for the exit in close succession. Other levels, designated as Multi-Door, contain multiple doors that are only used by Minis shown on them and which do not activate a timer upon being entered. In these levels, most Minis are trapped in capsules which can only be broken by a free Mini. Also, some exit doors are locked and require the Mini with a key to unlock it (in levels designated as Key).

Some areas contain enemies or Crumble Blocks that may prevent access to points of interest, such as doors or collectibles. To remove these obstacles, the Minis can use Hammers picked up along the way or shoot from a cannon. Many levels feature sloped ground of varying angles; if the angle of a slope is steep enough, it will cause Minis to slide down on it uncontrollably, which can also be done to destroy obstacles but may likewise hinder the Minis from accessing certain elevated platforms unless a workaround is found.

Levels are laid across eleven attractions of the Mini-Land, two of which are extra attractions whose levels are unlocked under certain conditions. An M-Token is found alongside a Mini Mario Card in each level. Collecting M-Tokens is necessary to unlock levels in Rainbow Summit, a bonus attraction, while Mini Mario Cards enable the player to play minigames in each attraction.

The player's performance in a level is measured with a score, which takes into account the items collected along the way and the time remaining to complete the level. A goal score is established for every level, which the player can pass to earn a gold trophy. With every ten trophies that are earned, the player unlocks a new level in Secret Storage, another bonus attraction besides Rainbow Summit.

The final score of a level, or "Total Score," is the sum of the following:

a "Game Score," which is the score obtained by collecting coins, large coins, Mini Mario Cards, and M-Tokens; they are worth 100, 500, 1,000, and 2,000 points, respectively;
a "Time Bonus,” 20 points are earned for each second left in the timer;
a "Collection Bonus," which is a set number of 6,000 points awarded by grabbing all collectibles in a level.

Every attraction culminates with a battle against Donkey Kong, where the objective is slightly changed from other levels. Instead of an exit door, Minis have to be brought into certain devices or objects that inflict damage on Donkey Kong. Meanwhile, Donkey Kong tries to impede them by changing the environment, such as making certain Red Girder rivets unusable, or by sending direct attacks.

Additionally, the game features an optional Mini Guide that becomes available in a level after five Game Overs in a row. If the player chooses to play the guide, they can see an example of how to get the Mini Marios to the end of the stage. The music played during these guides is an arrangement of the series' invincibility theme.

While in a regular level, the top screen of the console shows information related to it, such as time remaining, Mini status, and current score. By pressing the button, the player can switch to a schematic map of the entire level. On said map, the player can see where the Minis and enemies are located. Pressing the button again switches back to the information screen.

Like in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, if the player enters the Nintendo DS's Sleep Mode by closing their system at any point during the game, Mario says one of four lines. However, the lines Mario says in this game are different from previous games:

"What are you doing?"
"Hey! You! Come back here!"
"Ow! My head!"
"Oh, you mamma mia (Italian gibberish)"

Mario says different lines if the player exits Sleep Mode by opening their system:

"Woo-hoo!"
"Okey-dokey!"
"Let's get going!"
"Here we go!"

Minigame[edit]

The first minigame level, found in Coaster Hills

There is an optional level in every attraction that consists of a minigame. It is unlocked after all nine Mini Mario Cards are collected in that attraction. With regard to gameplay, these minigames are similar to pachinko machines. The player must use objects such as Red Girders and conveyor belts to lead Minis from the top into toy boxes located at the bottom. The player scores points for each Mini that reaches its goal. There is also a time limit of 60 seconds (one minute); however, the remaining time can be increased by ten seconds by leading the Minis into clock items that occasionally spawn on the screen. The layout of each minigame varies from one attraction to another.

In odd-numbered minigames, there are star-stamped toy boxes called score boxes, which offer different point values that change regularly between them. They can multiply the number of points by 1, 2, 3, or 4, with 100 being the default amount of points. However, there are also distinct, black-colored Minus Boxes that feature a red cross sign. If entered, they decrease the score with up to two times their value. In even-numbered minigames, each Mini has to be guided into a specific box that depicts its face, obtaining 100 points. Dropping a Mini in the wrong box yields no points.

There are three goal scores established for every minigame. Passing one of them awards the player with an M-Token, making it possible to earn up to three M-Tokens in each minigame.

Help Mode[edit]

Cannon in the Help mode of the game Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!

Help Mode describing the use of Cannons

While in a level, the player can press the button on the console to enter Help Mode. During this mode, the game is paused and the player can tap any interactive object on-screen to learn how it functions with visual tips.

Construction Zone[edit]

The Construction Zone main menu

Main article: Construction Zone § Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!

Like previous entries in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! features a Construction Zone mode, where the player can build their own custom levels and share them with other players. Before the player can access the primary features of the Construction Zone, they must create a user name and complete Level Creation 101, a tutorial mode where the player must use the level editor to complete four nearly finished levels. After completing Level Creation 101, four other modes can be accessed from the Construction Zone menu:

Create: Allows the player to create a level using the level editor, after choosing a Game-Rule and Template Type.
Play & Edit: Allows the player to view and play their own levels, as well as levels downloaded from other players.
Share: Allows the player to locally share their levels with other players. Prior to the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, players could also upload and download levels online.
Challenge Mode: Players could create and play levels as part of level creation contests, which Nintendo hosted every two weeks.

Options[edit]

The Options menu

Separate from the Main Game and Construction Zone, on the title screen, there is also an Options menu. Although it mainly serves in adjusting various settings, it also features a collection of unlockables. In the Options menu, the player can perform the following actions:

Access the Audio menu, where the volume of the music and sound effects can be adjusted. In addition, there is a Sound Test that is divided into 137 musical tunes and 235 different sound effects from the game. The Sound Test is initially locked, and only becomes available after defeating the final boss.
Access the Gallery menu, where the player can rewatch the game's cinematic sequences, attraction intros, DK intros, and game credits, provided they were triggered beforehand during the main game.
Change their user name.
Toggle the Newsfeed feature to allow or prevent Nintendo from delivering information on the current running contest in the Construction Zone (see Challenge Mode).
Erase all data from the game card.

Controls[edit]

– drag or tap objects; navigate menus
– navigate level
- pause game
- enter Help Mode (in-level)
- switch between map and info on the top screen (in-level)

Characters[edit]

Mario, one of the titular characters, only plays a role in the story cutscenes. In cutscenes that play between attractions, he is seen chasing Donkey Kong and Pauline in a locomotive, the Super Mini Mario Express, where he is accompanied by a few Minis. After dropping at a station, Mario demonstrates the elements of the new attraction with the Minis. Meanwhile, Pauline cries for help in Donkey Kong's arms. Aside from cutscenes, Donkey Kong also appears in boss levels, where he is fought. Pauline is always kept beside him, where she watches the actions of the Minis as they unravel. Toads appear as visitors of Mario's newly opened theme park, but they are only figurant characters.

Only the Minis are directly used in gameplay, the help of which Mario uses to rescue Pauline. Although they are miniature versions of various characters from the Super Mario franchise, Minis do not act differently from each other. Being automated clockwork toys, they simply walk from side to side and are likewise able to jump over blocks to continue their march. However, they turn around when encountering a wall of two or more blocks, a tight entrance, or a conveyor belt going in the opposite direction. They are destroyed on contact with obstacles such as Spikes, Shy Guys, Pokeys, and Thwomps, but can fight back with a pair of Hammers or by sliding down a steep slope.

Attractions[edit]

There are a total of 103 levels in the game, counting both main levels and extra levels, spread across eleven attractions. As in previous games of the series, they can be selected from a menu. Each one of these attractions, except for Rainbow Summit and Secret Storage, acquaint the player with a new gameplay mechanic that is the focus of that attraction. The levels in all main attractions are built in a certain respect: a new mechanic is always introduced in the first level (and, sometimes, the second level), multiple doors appear in the fourth level, an enemy or more appear in the fifth level (though they are not exclusive to it), a type of Donkey Kong's robot is present in the seventh level, a locked exit and a Mini Mario with a key are allocated to the eighth level, and the area closes with a boss battle.

Levels in the main game are unlocked one after the other in a classic manner, but levels in Rainbow Summit are unlocked with every ten M-Tokens collected in previous levels, while levels in Secret Storage require ten trophies each. Secret Storage is to be noted for puzzles that are more complex to solve than those of earlier levels, serving as an ultimate challenge for the player.

	Attraction 1 Coaster Hills An attraction whose levels are simple puzzles meant to initiate the player in the use of Red Girders, Pipes, and Ladders. A Shy Guy and a Circus Kong are present in this attraction as well. Areas 1-1 • 1-2 • 1-3 • 1-4 • 1-5 • 1-6 • 1-7 • 1-8 • 1-DK
	Attraction 2 Jumpy Jungle An attraction where Vertical and Horizontal Springs are added to the gameplay. Areas 2-1 • 2-2 • 2-3 • 2-4 • 2-5 • 2-6 • 2-7 • 2-8 • 2-DK
	Attraction 3 Teatime Twirl An attraction that highlights conveyors. It contains both Gray Conveyors and Purple Conveyors. Areas 3-1 • 3-2 • 3-3 • 3-4 • 3-5 • 3-6 • 3-7 • 3-8 • 3-DK
	Attraction 4 Warped Mansion An attraction that introduces movable Green Pipes, as well as Piranha Plants and Piranhas with Fire as enemies. Areas 4-1 • 4-2 • 4-3 • 4-4 • 4-5 • 4-6 • 4-7 • 4-8 • 4-DK
	Attraction 5 Sandstorm Steps An attraction where Blue Ladders are introduced to the gameplay, alongside Fireball enemies, as an homage to the original Donkey Kong game. The Capture Kong also makes its first appearance in the game. Areas 5-1 • 5-2 • 5-3 • 5-4 • 5-5 • 5-6 • 5-7 • 5-8 • 5-DK
	Attraction 6 Cosmic Adventure An attraction where the gameplay revolves around the use of the newly-introduced Magnet Rods and Blockers. Thwomps are encountered in this attraction for the first time. Areas 6-1 • 6-2 • 6-3 • 6-4 • 6-5 • 6-6 • 6-7 • 6-8 • 6-DK
	Attraction 7 Cannon Cove An attraction whose primary gimmick are Cannons that shoot the Minis in various directions. A few Snifits also reside in this attraction. Areas 7-1 • 7-2 • 7-3 • 7-4 • 7-5 • 7-6 • 7-7 • 7-8 • 7-DK
	Attraction 8 Super Skywheel An attraction that introduces enemy blocks that can be filled in by certain enemies, such as Shy Guys and Pokeys, the latter being seen within this attraction for the first time in the game. The attraction also recapitulates the mechanics used in previous levels. Areas 8-1 • 8-2 • 8-3 • 8-4 • 8-5 • 8-6 • 8-7 • 8-8 • 8-DK
	Final Battle Final Ferris Wheel An attraction that hosts the final boss battle with Donkey Kong. It is also the last main attraction of the game. Area Donkey Kong Final Battle
	Special Levels Rainbow Summit An extra attraction with a series of challenges referred to as "Special Levels," during which the player is only allowed to change the environment after activating all the Minis at the same time by tapping the "Start" button. The attraction does not introduce new elements, but reuses all of the previous ones. It is the largest attraction in the game, spreading on two level select menus. Areas S-1 • S-2 • S-3 • S-4 • S-5 • S-6 • S-7 • S-8 • S-9 • S-10 S-11 • S-12 • S-13 • S-14 • S-15 • S-16 • S-17 • S-18 • S-19 • S-20
	Expert Levels Secret Storage Another extra attraction that resumes the main gameplay. Its levels are also referred to as the "Expert Levels," as it features previous game mechanics in puzzles that are considerably more difficult to solve. Areas X-1 • X-2 • X-3 • X-4 • X-5 • X-6 • X-7 • X-8 • X-9 • X-10

Plus Mode[edit]

After defeating him in Final Ferris Wheel, Donkey Kong manages to run off with Pauline once more, prompting the player to traverse all levels again in a new mode called Plus Mode. During Plus Mode, Minis must enter the exit door in a certain order, which is indicated at the beginning of each stage and also shown on the top screen of the console. While this complicates gameplay, there are otherwise no changes in level layout, although the background in each attraction gains slightly different aesthetics. In Plus Mode, all M-Tokens and Mini Mario Cards have to be collected again. The player can switch to Plus Mode anytime by tapping on the "Plus" button on the level select menu. In Plus Mode, the name of each attraction is written with a "+" at the end, such as:

Coaster Hills+
Jumpy Jungle+
Teatime Twirl+
Warped Mansion+
Sandstorm Steps+
Cosmic Adventure+
Cannon Cove+
Super Skywheel+
Final Ferris Wheel+
Rainbow Summit+
Secret Storage+

Pauline is rescued and the game is beaten after defeating Donkey Kong in Final Ferris Wheel+.

Items and objects[edit]

The game presents a wide variety of objects that fulfill certain purposes. The most represented objects in the game are the resource items, which can be taken, stored, and repositioned in special designated areas. There are also numerous objects that are fixed, but are similarly used to the player's advantage. Most collectable items have a direct role in completing the game, but a few others only have a function within levels.

Object	About
Blockers	Blockers are metal blocks that act as either walls or floors that can be placed using the stylus.
Blue Ladders	Blue Ladders are ladders that can be drawn using the stylus and climbed by the Minis.
Cannons	Cannons are objects used to shoot the Minis to a different part of a level.
Coins	Coins can be collected throughout the levels for points. Large coins also appear, which are worth 5 normal coins.
Conveyor belts	Conveyor belts move Minis and enemies in a certain direction.
Conveyor switches	Conveyor switches can reverse the direction of all conveyor belts in a level if the player taps them with the stylus.
Conveyor Pickups	Conveyor Pickups give the player more conveyor belts to place. Bigger versions appear which give the player five Conveyor Pickups.
Crumble Blocks	Crumble Blocks are blocks that break and fall apart under a Mini's weight. They can also be destroyed by shooting a Mini from a Cannon or by having a Thwomp fall on them.
Exit Doors	Exit Doors are the goals of each level; the player must lead the Minis into them. Mini-specific Exit Doors also appear, as well as locked Exit Doors.
Girders	Girders are platforms that are used mainly for decoration in most levels. They are semi-solid and are not affected by anything.
Girder Pickups	Girder Pickups give the player more Red Girders to draw. Bigger versions appear which give the player 5 Girder Pickups.
Hammers	Hammers can be used to stun enemies such as Circus Kongs or break Rock Blocks.
Horizontal Springs	Horizontal Springs bounce the Minis in a wide arc.
Ladders	Ladders are objects that the Minis are able to climb in order to reach higher levels.
Ladder Pickups	Ladder Pickups give the player more Blue Ladder to place. Bigger versions appear which give the player 5 Ladder Pickups.
M-Tokens	M-Tokens are collectibles found in each level that give the player 2000 points.
Magnet Blocks	Magnet Blocks allow Minis to walk sideways and upside down on them.
Magnet Rods	Magnet Rods are objects that flip the Minis in another path when they are walking on a magnetic surface.
Mini Mario Cards	Mini Mario Cards are found in each level. They spell out "MINIMARIO" and unlock a minigame when all of them are collected in a world.
Movable Pipes	Movable Pipes are green Warp Pipes that can be moved and appear as dotted outlines.
Pipes	Pipes are blue Warp Pipes that lead Minis to another area of a level. If a Mini enters one end of a pipe, it moves to the other end.
Purple Conveyors	Purple Conveyors are conveyor belts that can be drawn using the stylus.
Red Girders	Red Girders are girders that can be drawn using the stylus.
Spikes	Spikes are obstacles that destroy the Minis if they are touched, causing the player to have to restart the level.
Split Pipes	Split Pipes are Warp Pipes that appear in pairs. If a Mini enters a Split Pipe, it moves to the other Split Pipe of the same color. Split Pipes can be yellow, cyan, orange, or red.
Vertical Springs	Vertical Springs bounce the Minis straight into the air.

Enemies[edit]

Enemies encountered over the course of the game, not counting boss-exclusive obstacles such as barrels, are represented by two types. The first type are malevolent enemies that destroy the Minis by touching or attacking them; however, most of them can be defeated with Hammers, a slope slide or a Cannon blast. The second type consists of Donkey Kong's robots that use the Minis in characteristic ways. Their actions may be helpful or dangerous, although they never inflict damage on the Minis. These enemies are invulnerable, but can be stunned by attacking them by the same means described earlier, which is necessary in certain situations.

Enemy	About	First appearance	Last appearance
Barrel	Donkey Kong uses barrels in a few of his boss fights by pounding the ground and causing them to fall.	Area 1-DK	Area 8-DK
Capture Kong	Capture Kongs capture Minis inside the barrel on their back and can end a level in failure if all Minis are captured. They can be stunned with a hammer.	Area 5-7	Area 8-7
Circus Kong	Circus Kongs throw Minis up into the air and can be stunned using a hammer.	Area 1-7	Area X-3
Piranha with Fire	These Piranha Plants spit fireballs, which can destroy the Minis.	Area 4-5	Area X-9
Fireball	Fireballs move along the ground and will charge at a Mini if they are holding a hammer, allowing it to be defeated.	Area 5-2	Area S-10
Pokey	Pokeys move along the ground and will turn transparent yellow blocks into solid blocks called Pokey Blocks. They can be defeated by shooting a Mini at one using a cannon.	Area 8-3	Area S-16
Polterguy	Polterguys that are summoned from a Shy Guy portrait.	Area 4-DK
Shy Guy	Shy Guys can be stood on by the Minis and will turn some transparent blocks into solid blocks called Shy Guy Blocks.	Area 1-4	Area X-5
Snifit	Snifits attack by moving quickly along the ground and shooting five successive bullets at the Minis.	Area 7-6	Area X-9
Magnet Sparky	Magnet Sparkies move along magnetic objects and their path can be changed by flipping a Magnet Rod.	Area 6-2	Area 6-DK
Thwomp	Thwomps attempt to destroy the Minis by falling and crushing them. They can destroy objects such as Crumble Blocks.	Area 6-3	Area X-8
Donkey Kong	Donkey Kong appears as the boss of the last level in every world except for Rainbow Summit and Secret Storage. His attacks range from dropping barrels to hitting a switch which enables or disables an object.	Area 1-DK	Donkey Kong Final Battle

Reception[edit]

Critical reception of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! was positive, and the game was repeatedly stated to offer an entertaining experience delivered with an appealing presentation. It currently has a score of 79 based on 51 reviews on Metacritic, and had an 80.08% score on GameRankings.

Daemon Hatfield of IGN "[could not] stress enough that [the game] is pure joy to play", stating that the variety of collectables brings a significant contribution to the game's replay value. He also described the game as "absolutely adorable," and the puzzles as "satisfying to work out" despite not being particularly difficult. However, he added that a speed-up option would have been beneficial for gameplay, as he found the movement of the Minis to be rather sluggish, especially in earlier levels.^[2]

Philip J Reed of Nintendo Life debuted his review by describing the game as "stellar" and "an excellent place to start" for those unfamiliar with the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. He noted that part of the fun stems from the game's spirit of discovery, which properly defines the levels from a design standpoint. He made mention of the game's level editor, describing it as simple to grasp, and further noted the ability to share and download custom levels, which he praised for greatly extending the game's replayability. The graphics were said to compose a "sweet, sunny atmosphere," and the cutscenes as well as soundtrack were also complimented.^[3]

Nathan Meunier of GameSpot referred to the game's story as "bare-bones" and "esentially the same plot" as in past games, but favored the gameplay of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! over other titles in the series. In this regard, he appreciated the game's concept of building the environment for the Minis, instead of simply toggling blocks and other features to form their way as in past games.^[4]

Reviews
Reviewer, Publication	Score	Comment
Daemon Hatfield, IGN	9.0/10	"The Mario vs. Donkey Kong series never fails to deliver enjoyable puzzle experiences. Mini-Land Mayhem essentially offers "more of the same," but when that same is so charming you're not going to hear too many complaints. The ability to create your own levels, share them online, and compete in Nintendo sanctioned design contests gives Mini-Land Mayhem major replay value. This is most likely the last Mario vs. Donkey Kong game we'll get for the DS, so don't miss it."
Philip J Reed, Nintendo Life	9/10	"Lots of gameplay, great graphics, a wonderful soundtrack and flawless touchscreen controls make Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! a worthy addition to an often-overlooked franchise. While the game's real-time puzzle element may not appeal to everybody, those who do take the time to become familiar with it will appreciate its unique and challenging approach. Mini-Land Mayhem! proves that – four games in – the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series hasn't lost one ounce of charm."
Nathan Meunier, GameSpot	8/10	"If you enjoyed the previous entries enough to crave more, or if you've been thinking about checking out the series for the first time, don't hesitate to give Mini-Land Mayhem a go."
Aggregators
Compiler		Platform / Score
Metacritic		79
GameRankings		80.08%

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!

Donkey Kong, Mario, Pauline, and Mini Marios
Mini Marios sliding down a Red Girder
Promotional group artwork

Media[edit]

For a complete list of media for this subject, see List of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! media.

Main theme	File infoMedia:MvDKMLM Theme.oga

Pauline screaming for help	File info

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Pre-release and unused content[edit]

Within the game's Shy Guy assets is a leftover sprite of the spear from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!.^[5] This may indicate that both types of Shy Guys were intended to appear.

Staff[edit]

Main article: List of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! staff

The game was developed under the direction of Yuki Shimura by the Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, which is also accounted for previous Mario vs. Donkey Kong projects. Development of the game was assisted by the Nintendo Software Planning & Development Group No. 3. Notably, the game's lead level designer, Stephen Mortimer, would be promoted to direct subsequent titles in the series. For Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!, Mortimer designed over 50 stages, while the rest were created by two other designers under his supervision. In addition, he assisted the development of level editor features, and helped design various objects from the game as well.^[6] The audio direction was provided by Lawrence Schwedler, whose work for Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! would be one of his last contributions at Nintendo before leaving the company in 2012.^[7]

Glitches[edit]

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DK stage sound glitch[edit]

In any DK stage with rivets, once Donkey Kong is hit and recovers from it, the player should hold one rivet down quickly. Donkey Kong's yell and Pauline's call will be heard, even though their sprites are not in motion. When the rivet is let go, Donkey and Pauline's animations will resume without their voice clips.

Intangible girders[edit]

When a Mini Mario is in-between a pair of red rivets, the player needs to quickly create a girder between the two. When performed, the Mini will go through the girder as if it was not there. (This can be performed either horizontally or vertically.)

Offscreen death glitches[edit]

When building a level in the Construction Zone, if the player creates a slope, then places a stationary cannon at the bottom (this must be done in the level borders and maximum slope), when the Minis are fired, they will pass through the wall and they will fall off the screen.

A similar glitch occurs in Area 5-DK. Here, the player should connect a girder from the top left to the bottom right rivet by the card. Next, they must have a Fireball next to the top left rivet. When done correctly, the Fireball will go down the red girder, fall through the floor at the end, and death sound clip play a second later.

Spring glitch[edit]

In Construction Zone, the player needs to create a level. They need to put a tile on the ground so the Mini Mario can jump and put a spring one-and-a-half blocks above the tile. When starting the Minis, one will try to jump, but will pass through the tile.

References to other games[edit]

Donkey Kong: The "Opening" theme of this game is arranged into the main theme. The introduction sequence when Donkey Kong climbs some ladders with Pauline is referenced at the end of each non-final boss battle through both music and action, as Donkey Kong similarly runs off with Pauline to another attraction. Objects such as Red Girders and Blue Ladders are reminiscent of stage elements from Donkey Kong, as are the Hammers which play their original jingle when in use. In fact, Area 5-2, a level that contains all these elements and Fireball enemies, appears to be a direct homage to levels like 25m and 75m from Donkey Kong.
Super Mario Bros.: The "Ground Theme" from this game is arranged into the main theme. The "Underground Theme" is arranged for the soundtrack of Secret Storage.
Super Mario Bros. 2: The "Ground Theme", the lost life theme, and the boss victory theme of this game are arranged for the soundtrack of Coaster Hills. The boss theme is likewise arranged for the battle with Donkey Kong in Coaster Hills.
Donkey Kong Country: "DK Island Swing" is arranged for the soundtrack of Jumpy Jungle.
Super Mario 64: "Inside the Castle Walls", the theme of Peach's Castle, is arranged for the soundtrack of Teatime Twirl.
New Super Mario Bros.: Mario's walk cycle from this game is reused for the final cutscene, when Pauline is rescued.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	マリオvs.ブイエスドンキーコング突撃！ミニランド^[?] Mario buiesu Donkī Kongu Totsugeki! Mini Rando	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Attack! Mini-Land
Chinese (traditional)	瑪利歐vs.大金剛　突擊!迷你樂園^[8] Mǎlìōu vs. Dàjīn'gāng Tújí! Mínǐ Lèyuán	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Assault! Mini Wonderland
French (NOE)	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Pagaille à Mini-Land !^[?]	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mess in Mini-Land!
German	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Aufruhr im Miniland!^[?]	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Turmoil in Mini-Land!
Italian	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Parapiglia a Minilandia^[?]	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Turmoil in Mini-Land
Spanish (NOA)	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!^[?]	-
Spanish (NOE)	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: ¡Megalío en Minilandia!^[?]	Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Megamess in Mini-Land!

References[edit]

^ https://www.nintendo.com/en-za/Games/Nintendo-DS/Mario-vs-Donkey-Kong-Mini-Land-Mayhem--271573.html
^ Hatfield, Daemon (November 12, 2010). Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-land Mayhem Review. IGN. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
^ Reed, Philip J (December 19, 2010). Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (DS). Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
^ Meunier, Nathan (November 12, 2010). Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem Review. GameSpot. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
^ lexicon86. DS / DSi - Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! - Shy Guy. The Spriters Resource. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
^ Stephen Mortimer. LinkedIn (English). Retrieved June 22, 2024.^{[dead link]}
^ Lawrence Schwedler. LinkedIn (English). Retrieved June 22, 2024.
^ Nintendo DS 遊戯軟體. Nintendo of Taiwan (Traditional Chinese). Archived March 11, 2019, 18:12:55 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

External links[edit]

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! coverage on other NIWA wikis:

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[2] Hatfield, Daemon (November 12, 2010). Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-land Mayhem Review. IGN. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

[3] Reed, Philip J (December 19, 2010). Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (DS). Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

[4] Meunier, Nathan (November 12, 2010). Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem Review. GameSpot. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

[5] xicon86. DS / DSi - Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! - Shy Guy. The Spriters Resource. Retrieved March 14, 2024.

[6] Stephen Mortimer. LinkedIn (English). Retrieved June 22, 2024.^{[dead link]}

[7] Lawrence Schwedler. LinkedIn (English). Retrieved June 22, 2024.

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[Edit] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!
Characters and Minis		Donkey Kong • Mario • Mini Donkey Kong • Mini Mario • Mini Pauline • Mini Peach • Mini Toad • Pauline
Attractions		Coaster Hills • Jumpy Jungle • Teatime Twirl • Warped Mansion • Sandstorm Steps • Cosmic Adventure • Cannon Cove • Super Skywheel • Final Ferris Wheel • Rainbow Summit • Secret Storage • Coaster Hills+ • Jumpy Jungle+ • Teatime Twirl+ • Warped Mansion+ • Sandstorm Steps+ • Cosmic Adventure+ • Cannon Cove+ • Super Skywheel+ • Final Ferris Wheel+ • Rainbow Summit+ • Secret Storage+
Objects	Collectibles	Coin (large) • Hammer • Mini Mario Card • M-Token • Pickup
	Movable objects	Blocker • Blue Ladder • Green Pipe • Magnet Rod • Purple Conveyor • Red Girder • Springs (Pink Spring · Yellow Spring)
	Fixed objects	Cannon • Conveyor Belt • Conveyor Switch • Crumble Block • Girder • Ladder • Magnet Block • Mini Door • Pokey Block • Shy Guy Block • Spikes • Warp Pipe
Enemies		Barrel • Donkey Kong's robots (Capture Kong · Circus Kong) • Fireball • Magnet Sparky • Piranha Plant (with Fire) • Pokey • Polterguy • Shy Guy • Snifit • Thwomp
Miscellaneous		Gallery • Ken Darling • Media • Mini-Land • Slide • Staff

[Edit] Super Mario games
Platformers	Super Mario series	Main	Super Mario Bros. (1985, NES) • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, NES) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, NES) • Super Mario Land (1989, GB) • Super Mario World (1990, SNES) • Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992, GB) • Super Mario 64 (1996, N64) • Super Mario Sunshine (2002, GCN) • New Super Mario Bros. (2006, DS) • Super Mario Galaxy (2007, Wii) • New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009, Wii) • Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010, Wii) • Super Mario 3D Land (2011, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. U (2012, Wii U) • Super Mario 3D World (2013, Wii U) • Super Mario Maker (2015, Wii U) • Super Mario Run (2016, iOS/iPadOS/Android) • Super Mario Odyssey (2017, Switch) • Super Mario Maker 2 (2019, Switch) • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023, Switch)
		Reissues	VS. Super Mario Bros. (1986, VS) • Super Mario Bros. (1986, G&W) • All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros. (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. (1989, NGW) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990, NGW) • Super Mario World (1991, NGW) • Super Mario All-Stars (1993, SNES) • Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World (1994, SNES) • BS Super Mario USA (1996, SNES) • BS Super Mario Collection (1997, SNES) • Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (1999, GBC) • Super Mario Advance (2001, GBA) • Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (2001, GBA) • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2003, GBA) • Classic NES Series (2004-2005, GBA) • Super Mario 64 DS (2004, DS) • Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition (2010, Wii) • Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (2016, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019, Switch) • Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020, Switch) • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020, G&W) • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021, Switch)
		Related games	Super Mario Bros. Special (1986, computer) • Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994, GB) • Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995, SNES) • New Super Luigi U (2013, Wii U) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2014, Wii U) • Super Mario Bros. 35 (2020, Switch) • Bowser's Fury (2021, Switch)
		Canceled games	Super Mario's Wacky Worlds (CD-i) • Mario Takes America (CD-i) • VB Mario Land (VB) • Super Mario 64 2 (N64DD)
	Donkey Kong series		Donkey Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1994, GB)
	Mario vs. Donkey Kong series		Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004, GBA) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006, DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009, DSiWare) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010, DS) • Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013, 3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015, 3DS/Wii U) • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (2016, 3DS/Wii U)
	Mario Bros. series		Mario Bros. (1983, arcade) • Mario Bros. Special (1984, computer) • Punch Ball Mario Bros. (1984, computer) • Mario Clash (1995, VB)
	Wrecking Crew series		VS. Wrecking Crew (1984, VS) • Wrecking Crew (1985, NES) • Wrecking Crew '98 (1998, SFC)
	Other		Mario Bros. (1983, G&W) • Mario's Cement Factory (1983, G&W) • Mario & Wario (1993, SNES) • Hotel Mario (1994, CD-i) • Super Princess Peach (2005, DS) • Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024, Switch)
	Reissues		Crazy Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1982, G&W) • Mario Bros. have returned (1988, FDS) • Donkey Kong (1994, NGW) • Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (2002, GBA) • Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros. (2004, arcade) • Virtual Console (2006-2016, Wii/3DS/Wii U) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018, Switch/3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024, Switch)
	Tech demos		Super Mario 128 (2000, GCN) • New Super Mario Bros. Mii (2011, Wii U)
Mario Kart series	Main		Super Mario Kart (1992, SNES) • Mario Kart 64 (1996, N64) • Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001, GBA) • Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003, GCN) • Mario Kart DS (2005, DS) • Mario Kart Wii (2008, Wii) • Mario Kart 7 (2011, 3DS) • Mario Kart 8 (2014, Wii U) • Mario Kart Tour (2019, iOS/iPadOS/Android)
	Arcade		Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 (2007, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (2013, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP VR (2017, arcade)
	Other		Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020, Switch)
	Ports		Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017, Switch)
Mario Party series	Main		Mario Party (1998, N64) • Mario Party 2 (1999, N64) • Mario Party 3 (2000, N64) • Mario Party 4 (2002, GCN) • Mario Party 5 (2003, GCN) • Mario Party 6 (2004, GCN) • Mario Party 7 (2005, GCN) • Mario Party 8 (2007, Wii) • Mario Party 9 (2012, Wii) • Mario Party 10 (2015, Wii U) • Super Mario Party (2018, Switch) • Mario Party Superstars (2021, Switch) • Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024, Switch)
	Handheld		Mario Party Advance (2005, GBA) • Mario Party DS (2007, DS) • Mario Party: Island Tour (2013, 3DS) • Mario Party: Star Rush (2016, 3DS) • Mario Party: The Top 100 (2017, 3DS)
	Arcade		Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party (2004, arcade) • Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party 2 (2005, arcade) • Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher (2009, arcade) • Mario Party Kurukuru Carnival (2012, arcade) • Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher 2 (2013, arcade) • Mario Party Challenge World (2016, arcade)
	Other		Mario Party 4 (2002, Adobe Flash) • Mario Party-e (2003, GBA)
Sports games	Mario Golf series		Golf (1984, NES) • Stroke & Match Golf (1984, VS. System) • Golf: Japan Course (1987, FDS) • Golf: U.S. Course (1987, FDS) • Golf (1989, GB) • NES Open Tournament Golf (1991, NES) • Mario Golf (1999, N64) • Mario Golf (1999, GBC) • Mobile Golf (2001, GBC) • Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (2003, GCN) • Mario Golf: Advance Tour (2004, GBA) • Mario Golf: World Tour (2014, 3DS) • Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021, Switch)
	Mario Tennis series		Mario's Tennis (1995, VB) • Mario Tennis (2000, N64) • Mario Tennis (2000, GBC) • Mario Power Tennis (2004, GCN) • Mario Tennis: Power Tour (2005, GBA) (Bicep Pump [Unknown, Adobe Flash] • Reflex Rally [Unknown, Adobe Flash]) • Mario Tennis Open (2012, 3DS) • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (2015, Wii U) • Mario Tennis Aces (2018, Switch)
	Super Mario Stadium series		Mario Superstar Baseball (2005, GCN) • Mario Super Sluggers (2008, Wii)
	Mario Strikers series		Super Mario Strikers (2005, GCN) • Mario Strikers Charged (2007, Wii) • Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022, Switch)
	Famicom Grand Prix series		Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race (1987, FDS) • Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (1988, FDS)
	Other		Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, G&W) • Baseball (1989, GB) • Super Mario Race (1992, GwB) • Easy Racer (1996, SNES) • Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (2006, DS) • Mario Sports Mix (2010, Wii) • Mario Sports Superstars (2017, 3DS) • LEGO Super Mario Goal (2024, Sky Italia)
	Canceled games		Super Mario Spikers (Wii)
Role-playing games	Paper Mario series		Paper Mario (2000, N64) • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004, GCN) • Super Paper Mario (2007, Wii) • Paper Mario: Sticker Star (2012, 3DS) • Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016, Wii U) • Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020, Switch)
	Mario & Luigi series		Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003, GBA) • Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005, DS) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009, DS) • Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (2013, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (2015, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024, Switch)
	Other		Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996, SNES)
	Remakes		Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (2017, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (2018, 3DS) • Super Mario RPG (2023, Switch) • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024, Switch)
Dr. Mario series	Main		Dr. Mario (1990, NES/GB) • Dr. Mario 64 (2001, N64) • Dr. Mario Online Rx (2008, WiiWare) • Dr. Mario Express (2008, DSiWare) • Dr. Luigi (2013, Wii U) • Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure (2015, 3DS) • Dr. Mario World (2019, iOS/iPadOS/Android)
	Other		Dr. Mario (1993, GwB)
	Remakes		Tetris & Dr. Mario (1994, SNES) • Nintendo Puzzle Collection (2003, GCN) • Dr. Mario & Puzzle League (2005, GBA)
Luigi's Mansion series	Main		Luigi's Mansion (2001, GCN) • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013, 3DS) • Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019, Switch)
	Arcade		Luigi's Mansion Arcade (2015, arcade)
	Remakes		Luigi's Mansion (2018, 3DS) • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (2024, Switch)
Educational games	Mario Discovery Series		Mario is Missing! (1992, MS-DOS) • Mario is Missing! (1993, SNES) • Mario is Missing! (1993, NES) • Mario's Time Machine (1993, MS-DOS) • Mario's Time Machine (1993, SNES) • Mario's Time Machine (1994, NES) • Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters (1993, MS-DOS/SNES) • Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers (1994, MS-DOS/SNES) • Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun (1994, MS-DOS/SNES)
	Mario Teaches Typing series		Mario Teaches Typing (1991, MS-DOS) • Mario Teaches Typing 2 (1996, MS-DOS)
	Other		Family BASIC (1984, FC) • Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up (1991, MS-DOS)
	Ports		Mario's Early Years! CD-ROM Collection (1995, MS-DOS)
Art utilities	Mario Artist series		Mario Artist: Paint Studio (1999, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Talent Studio (2000, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Communication Kit (2000, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Polygon Studio (2000, N64DD)
Art utilities	Other		I am a teacher: Super Mario Sweater (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. Print World (1991, MS-DOS) • Mario Paint (1992, SNES) • Super Mario Collection Screen Saver (1997, PC) • Mario no Photopi (1998, N64) • Mario Family (2001, GBC)
Miscellaneous	Picross series		Mario's Picross (1995, GB) • Mario's Super Picross (1995, SFC) • Picross 2 (1996, GB) • Picross NP Vol. 6 (2000, SFC)
	LCD handhelds		Mario's Bombs Away (1983, G&W) • Mario's Egg Catch (1990, SMBW) • Luigi's Hammer Toss (1990, SMBW) • Princess Toadstool's Castle Run (1990, SMBW) • Mario the Juggler (1991, G&W)
	Pinball		Pinball (1984, NES) • Super Mario Bros. (1992, arcade) • Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World (1992, arcade) • Mario Pinball Land (2004, GBA)
	Arcade		Mario Roulette (1991, arcade) • Piccadilly Circus: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1991, arcade) • Mario World (1991, arcade) • Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World (1992, arcade) • Super Mario World Popcorn (1992, arcade) • Pika Pika Mario (1992, arcade) • Janken Fukubiki: Super Mario World (1992, arcade) • Koopa Taiji (1993, arcade) • Būbū Mario (1993, arcade) • Mario Undōkai (1993, arcade) • Super Mario World (1993, arcade) • Super Mario Kart: Doki Doki Race (1994, arcade) • Mario Bowl (1995, arcade) • Super Mario Attack (1996, arcade) • Super Donkey Kong 2 Swanky no Bonus Slot (1996, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1996, arcade) • Mario Kart 64 (1996, arcade) • Super Mario 64 (1997, arcade) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (Unknown, arcade) • Super Mario World (Unknown, arcade) • Guru Guru Mario (Unknown, arcade) • Dokidoki Mario Chance! (2003, arcade) • Super Mario Fushigi no Janjan Land (2003, arcade) • New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin World (2011, arcade)
	Browser		Mario Net Quest (1997, Adobe Shockwave) • Mario's Memory Madness (1998, Adobe Shockwave) • Crazy Counting (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Dinky Rinky (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Goodness Rakes (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Melon Mayhem (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Nomiss (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Wario's Whack Attack (1998, Adobe Shockwave) • The Lab (The Bookshelf • The Drafting Table • PolterCue • Ask Madame Clairvoya) (2001, Adobe Flash) • Mario Trivia (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Mario Memory (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Virus Attack! (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Mini-Mario Factory Game! (2004, Adobe Flash) • Bill Bounce (2004, Adobe Flash) • Mario Party 7 Bon Voyage Quiz (2005, Adobe Flash) • Super Mario Strikers (2005, Adobe Flash) • Dr. Mario Vitamin Toss (2005, Adobe Flash) • Bowser's Lair Hockey (2005, Adobe Flash) • Heads-Up (2005, Adobe Flash) • Parasol Fall (2005, Adobe Flash) • Dribble Skillz (2006, Adobe Flash) • Superstar Shootout (2006, Adobe Flash) • Cannon Kaos (2006, Adobe Flash) • 1-Up Hunt! (2006, Adobe Flash) • Super Paper Mario Memory Match (2007, Adobe Flash) • Are You Smarter Than Mario? (2008, Adobe Flash) • Play Nintendo activities (2014–present)
	DSiWare applications		Mario Calculator (2009, DSiWare) • Mario Clock (2009, DSiWare)
	Other games		Alleyway (1989, GB) • Yoshi's Safari (1993, SNES) • UNDAKE30 Same Game (1995, SFC) • Mario's Game Gallery (1995, MS-DOS) • Mario's FUNdamentals (1998, Windows) • Yakuman DS (2005, DS)
	Tech demos		NDDEMO (2001, GCN) • Mario's Face (Unknown, DS)
Crossovers	Game & Watch Gallery series		Game & Watch Gallery (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 3 (1999, GBC) • Game & Watch Gallery 4 (2002, GBA)
	Super Smash Bros. series		Super Smash Bros. (1999, N64) • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, GCN) • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, 3DS) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, Wii U) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Switch)
	Itadaki Street series		Itadaki Street DS (2007, DS) • Fortune Street (2011, Wii)
	Mario & Sonic series		Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2008, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2012, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition (2016, arcade) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Switch) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition (2020, arcade)
	NES Remix series	Main	NES Remix (2013, Wii U) • NES Remix 2 (2014, Wii U)
	NES Remix series	Reissues	NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014, 3DS)
	Mario + Rabbids series		Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017, Switch) • Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022, Switch)
	Other		Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle (1997, SNES) • NBA Street V3 (2005, GCN) • Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (2005, GCN) • SSX on Tour (2005, GCN) • Tetris DS (2006, DS) • Captain Rainbow (2008, Wii) • Art Style: PiCTOBiTS (2009, DSiWare) • Nintendo Land (2012, Wii U) • Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (2015, 3DS) • Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024, Switch)

[Edit] Donkey Kong games
Platformers		Donkey Kong series	Donkey Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1982, arcade) • Donkey Kong 3 (1983, arcade) • Donkey Kong Jr. Math (1983, NES) • Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū (1984, computer) • Donkey Kong (1994, GB)
		Donkey Kong Country series	Donkey Kong Country (1994, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010, Wii) • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014, Wii U)
		Donkey Kong Land series	Donkey Kong Land (1995, GB) • Donkey Kong Land 2 (1996, GB) • Donkey Kong Land III (1997, GB)
		Mario vs. Donkey Kong series	Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004, GBA) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006, DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009, DSiWare) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010, DS) • Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013, 3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015, 3DS/Wii U) • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (2016, 3DS/Wii U)
		DK series	DK: King of Swing (2005, GBA) • DK: Jungle Climber (2007, DS) (Banana Bonanza [Unknown, Adobe Flash] • Rolling Panic [Unknown, Adobe Flash] • Banana Grab [Unknown, Adobe Flash])
		Miscellaneous	Donkey Kong 64 (1999, N64) • Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004, GCN)
Racing games			Diddy Kong Racing (1997, N64) • Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (2007, Wii)
Donkey Konga series			Donkey Konga (2003, GC) • Donkey Konga 2 (2004, GC) • Donkey Konga 3 JP (2005, GC)
Other			Donkey Kong Circus (1984, G&W) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, G&W) • Donkey Kong (1996, arcade) • Donkey Konk (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Donkey Kong 64 Lore Quiz (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Memory Kong (1999, Windows/Mac OS) • Couic d'or ! (1999, Windows/Mac OS) • Picross NP Vol. 8 (2000, SFC) • Kremling Krushin (2000, Adobe Flash) • Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze (2003, Adobe Shockwave) • Mini-Mario Factory Game! (2004, Adobe Flash) • Hurling for Distance (2005, Adobe Flash) • Barrel-Blastapalooza (2005, Adobe Flash) • Donkey Kong: Jungle Fever (2005, arcade) • Mario vs. DK 2: Cannon Kaos (2006, Adobe Flash) • Donkey Kong: Banana Kingdom (2006, arcade) • Timber's Balloon Pop (2007, Adobe Flash) • Play Nintendo activities (2014–present)
Reissues			Crazy Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1982, G&W) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1982, G&W) • Donkey Kong II (1983, G&W) • Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson (1983, NES) • Donkey Kong 3 (1984, G&W) • Donkey Kong Classics (1988, NES) • Donkey Kong (1994, NGW) • Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (1994, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country (2000, GBC) • Donkey Kong Country (2003, GBA) • Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong (2004, GBA) • Donkey Kong Country 2 (2004, GBA) • Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros. (2004, arcade) • Donkey Kong Country 3 (2005, GBA) • Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007, DS) • New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (Wii, 2008) • Donkey Kong Original Edition (2010, VC) • Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2013, 3DS) • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2018, Switch) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024, Switch) • Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (2025, Switch)
Tech demos			Unnamed Donkey Kong Country proof-of-concept (Unknown, VB) • puzzle (Unknown, N64) • spritemonkeyEX (Unknown, N64) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong Wii U demo (2014, Wii U)
Pitches / canceled games			Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi (FC) • Donkey Kong IV (arcade) • Return of Donkey Kong (NES) • Super Donkey (SNES) • CD-i Donkey Kong game (CD-i) • Donkey Kong vs. Super Wario (SNES) • Donkey Kong and the Golden Bananas (SNES) • D.K.R. DMG (GB) • Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers (GBA) • Diddy Kong Pilot (2001/2003) (GBA) • Donkey Kong Racing (GCN) • Donkey Kong Plus (GCN/GBA) • Diddy Kong Racing Adventure (GCN) • Donkey Kong Country 4 (DS) • DK Bongo Blast (GCN) • Freedom (Switch)
Crossovers	Super Smash Bros. series		Super Smash Bros. (1999, N64) • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, GCN) • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, 3DS) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, Wii U) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Switch)
	NES Remix series	Main	NES Remix (2013, Wii U)
	NES Remix series	Reissues	NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014, 3DS)

[Edit] Nintendo DS games
Super Mario franchise	Super Mario 64 DS (2004) • Mario Kart DS (2005) • Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005) • New Super Mario Bros. (2006) • Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (2006) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006) • Mario Party DS (2007) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2008) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010)
Donkey Kong franchise	Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007) • DK: Jungle Climber (2007)
Yoshi franchise	Yoshi Touch & Go (2005) • Yoshi's Island DS (2006)
Wario franchise	WarioWare: Touched! (2004) • Wario: Master of Disguise (2007) • WarioWare: D.I.Y. (2009)
DSiWare	Bird & Beans (2008) • Dr. Mario Express (2008) • Paper Airplane Chase (2008) • WarioWare: Snapped! (2008) • Art Style: PiCTOBiTS (2009) • Mario Calculator (2009) • Mario Clock (2009) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009) • Donkey Kong Jr. (2009) • Mario's Cement Factory (2009)
Other	Yakuman DS (2005) • Super Princess Peach (2005) • Tetris DS (2006) • Game & Watch Collection (2006) • Itadaki Street DS (2007)