Mario Hoops 3-on-3 / Tourneys and unlocks
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 Tourneys and unlocks: trophies, Final Fantasy guests and Cactuar
Track Normal and Hard rewards separately.
Edition covered
Original Nintendo DS game, titled Mario Slam Basketball in Europe. Wii U Virtual Console does not reproduce the DS wireless multiplayer functions.
Normal tourneys unlock the first guests
Mushroom, Flower, Star and Rainbow trophies provide distinct rewards. A higher-grade trophy also covers lower-grade requirements.
| Tournament | Trophy requirement | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mushroom | Bronze or better | Paratroopa |
| Flower | Bronze or better | Dixie Kong |
| Star | Bronze / Silver | Bowser / Moogle |
| Rainbow | Bronze / Silver / Gold | Ninja / White Mage / Black Mage |
Rainbow ends with a surprise match
The Final Fantasy trio steals the trophy, leading to the Rainbow Ship encounter. Finish the full event for its reward.
| Target | Requirement | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Birdo | Hard Mushroom bronze | Hard Mode unlocked |
| Boo | Hard Flower bronze | Win the tournament |
| Fly Guy | Hard Star bronze | Win the tournament |
| Cactuar | Glare Desert discovery then exhibition win | Dribble on his head first |
Hard Mode follows Normal Rainbow
The harder tourneys add Birdo, Boo and Fly Guy among their rewards. Hard Rainbow also opens Pro exhibition difficulty.
Cactuar is a special discovery
In Glare Desert, dribble on the moving head until it runs off, then win the exhibition match.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original game information | www.nintendo.com |
| Edition-specific mechanics reference | www.mariowiki.com |