Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNintendo Software Technology
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMario vs. Donkey Kong
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Released for the Nintendo DS, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo.

Among the 102 DS puzzle games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series; on the DS you can also try Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis. Nintendo Software Technology also made Metroid Prime Hunters for the DS.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! 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: Mini-Land Mayhem! 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: Mini-Land Mayhem! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! cheats & codes

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

Always Earn A Trophy020993E4 00000000
Max Score94000130 FFFB0000 020993CC 0001869F D2000000 00000000
Max/Infinite Coins94000130 FFFB0000 220993C8 00000063 D2000000 00000000
Max M Coins94000130 FFFB0000 1209915E 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
Max Trophy94000130 FFFB0000 22099162 00000064 D2000000 00000000
Max Mario94000130 FFFB0000 220993E0 00000063 D2000000 00000000

See all Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! cheats

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! walkthroughs & guides

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! FAQ

Who made Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!?

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

Is Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! multiplayer?

No. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is a single-player game.

How long does Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! take to play?

As a puzzle game, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! 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: Mini-Land Mayhem! 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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