Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNintendo Software Technology
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMario vs. Donkey Kong
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 102 DS puzzle games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series; on the DS you can also try Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!. Nintendo Software Technology also made Metroid Prime Hunters for the DS.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Time02072714 00000000
Infinite Blocks220727DD 00000000 B2073434 00000000 10000000 00000032 D2000000 00000000
Hold Down L: Easy Final Battle920724BC 00000200 B2072820 00000000 10000002 00000063 D2000000 00000000

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis walkthroughs & guides

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis FAQ

When did Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis come out on the DS?

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis?

It was developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo.

Is Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis multiplayer?

No. Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is a single-player game.

How long does Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis take to play?

As a puzzle game, Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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