Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis Floors and bosses: all eight themes and cannon rules
Scan the floor order and prepare the right style of boss attack.
Edition covered
Original 2006 Nintendo DS game. Excludes Minis March Again!, Mini-Land Mayhem! and the GBA game’s direct Mario controls. Original Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection sharing is a discontinued historical feature.
Eight floors lead to the roof
Each main floor has nine puzzle rooms and a Donkey Kong battle. The roof contains the main finale; the basement is a separate postgame unlock.
| Floor | Name | Main puzzle emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mushroom Mayhem | Color Blocks and basic toy control |
| 2 | Tropical Island | Sliding bridges, doors and water |
| 3 | Pipe Works | Pipes, valves and rotating connections |
| 4 | Magnet Mania | Magnetic ground and rotating sticks |
| 5 | Lava Dome | Fire objects, lava and logs |
| 6 | Toadstool Castle | Moving platforms and balance beams |
| 7 | Spooky Attic | Polterguys and Color Switches |
| 8 | Jungle Hijinks | Bomb Blocks and breakable rocks |
Cards unlock the floor’s bonus activity
Collect the letter card in each of the nine rooms. Together the letters form MINIMARIO and open the corresponding Shy Guy Smash! bonus.
| Situation | Rule | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Odd-numbered floor | Cannon moves left and right | Line up a vertical shot |
| Even-numbered floor | Cannon rotates in an arc | Aim at the useful upper platform |
| Boss Game 8 | Direct Mini contact is blocked | Drop overhead objects onto DK |
| Low Mini supply | Supply comes from the nine puzzle rooms | Improve earlier rescue results |
| Chasing a boss gold star | Time and retained Minis determine score | Avoid unnecessary lost shots |
Odd and even floors move the cannon differently
Odd-floor cannons slide sideways and fire upward. Even-floor cannons rotate through an arc, so the shot plan depends on the floor rather than a single aiming habit.
The eighth boss needs an indirect attack
Donkey Kong punches away a Mini that touches him in Boss Game 8. Use the overhead objects instead of wasting the floor’s saved toys on direct hits.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo game information or original manual | www.nintendo.com |
| Original-edition mechanics and reference | www.mariowiki.com |