Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Wii U eShop
- 28th Apr 2016, Free
- 28th Apr 2016, Free
- Also Available On
- Series
- Official Site
- minimario.nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (Wii U eShop)
Toying around
Beyond simply dropping amiibo into stores and saying "look, Nintendo characters as collectible toys", the big N has also been trying to produce free software to tempt Wii U and 3DS owners to pick up some figures. We've already had amiibo Tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits, but that was an oddly flawed and arguably rubbish app - thankfully...
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Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge News
News Lead and Assistant Designers Quit Nintendo Software Technology
The unwanted stepchild of Nintendo development teams
Some of you may be familiar with Nintendo Software Technology, the American studio that Nintendo opened to create games that appealed more to Western markets. Though it was started with the best of intentions, things began to fall apart with the ill-fated Project H.A.M.M.E.R., which seemed to...
Video Check Out the Launch Trailer for Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge
Time to dust off those amiibo
A few months back, it was announced that Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge would be arriving on both Wii U and 3DS. The sort-of sequel in the long-running Mario & Donkey Kong series aims to take a free-to-play approach to things, with the caveat that you need amiibo to unlock see everything the game has to...
Nintendo Download 28th April (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles! SteamWorld DLC! Lost Reavers! Mini Mario! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week has some promising options. One of the Wii's finest games lands on the Wii U Virtual Console, while both eShop platforms have interesting download-only options to consider. On top of...
Nintendo Download 28th April (Europe)
Yo-kai Watch! SteamWorld DLC! Lost Reavers! Mini Mario! Much, much more!
With the beginning of another week we have the Nintendo Download update details for Europe, letting us know what download goodies that are on the way soon. This week's most notable arrival is a Level 5 RPG that is a phenomenon in Japan, though the overall download update is...
Video Enjoy Some Perky Music in This Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Trailer
Toys to virtual life
Nintendo has dabbled in free-to-play amiibo experiences before now, with amiibo Touch and Play being, in this writer's opinion, a bit naff. Nevertheless Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge looks like a better free-to-play use of the toys, at least for those with a decent collection. The Mini Mario series has been a fun...
Reminder North American Gamers Can Buy an amiibo and Get Mini Mario & Friends Now
From Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, a free-to-play entry - of sorts - in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, isn't available for all-comers on the Wii U and 3DS eShop yet, but there is an 'early access' promotion underway in North America. Announced in the early March Nintendo Direct broadcast, North...
News Mini Mario and Friends amiibo Challenge Launching April 28th in North America
Or March 25th from partipating retailers...
A new amiibo tie-in title is coming to both the Wii U and 3DS, paying homage to the Mario and Donkey Kong series. Mini Mario and Friends amiibo Challenge is a free game available on the eShop and is compatible with select amiibo figures, mostly from the Super Mario series. With over 60 levels, you will...
About The Game
Make minis march like never before in this free download.
Tap an amiibo figure to guide 1 of 11 minis across more than 50 levels. Use minis and their unique abilities, like Yoshi who can eat enemies or Luigi who jumps to high places to reach the exit. But watch out! Mine carts, ghostly Boos and other new obstacles lurk around every corner.
Whether you're playing on a Nintendo 3DS or Wii U system, simply tap any compatible amiibo figure to get started. Or, by tapping specific amiibo figures, you can guide minis that have their own unique abilities and exclusive sets of levels. These specially designed, character-themed levels include their own look, remixed music and obstacles for you to master, which comes in handy the more you play. Earn in-game amiibo tokens with different minis to unlock even more difficult challenges.
- So many minis! Each one has a unique set of abilities and their very own levels
- Play levels using different minis to earn in-game amiibo tokens and unlock tougher challenges
- Tackle new obstacles and enemies never before seen in the series
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Really glad to hear this is being released in the West! Looks really fun, if a bit gimmicky. I'm sure with my 6 amiibo I'll have a fun time.
(Who knows, it may even persuade me to buy the remaining Mario series amiibo...)
@buildz If anyone would like a free early access code for this game on either WiiU or 3DS, send me a message on Twitter or Instagram
Very fun! Just need to spend a few bucks to get a fair amount of amiibos and you're good to go!
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