NINTENDO DS Mario vs. Donkey Kong: March of the Minis User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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WAR NI NG S BEFORE YO U OR Y OUR CHI LD P LAY VIDEO G AM ES .

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• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,
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Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness

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• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.

2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.

3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.

4. Play in a well-lit room.

5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference

The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including
cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature.

• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the
Nintendo DS without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.

• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as
hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause
malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these
instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:

• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.

• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.

• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so
may cause fatigue or discomfort.

• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several
hours before playing again.

•

If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - Battery Leakage

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• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.

• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.

• Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire.

• Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object.

• Do not peel or damage the battery label.

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CONTE NTS

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STORY AND CHARACTER S

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START ING THE GAME

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CONTR OLS

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GAME SCREEN AND RUL ES

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HOW T O PLAY

In this instruction booklet,
you will see the top screen
and bottom screen
(Touch Screen) displayed
as shown on the right.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

18

SPECI AL STAGES

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ITEMS AND MECHANISM S

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DS DO WNLOAD PLAY

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HINTS

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CONST RUCTION ZONE

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NINTE NDO Wi-Fi CONN ECTION

Top Screen

Bottom Screen

Both screens

together

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STORY AND

STORY AND

CHARACTERS

CHARACTERS

The Mario Toy Company’s new toy, the Mini Mario, is a smash
hit! The Mini Mario has raked in so much money that the
company’s superstar president, Mario, has decided to open
a toy-filled theme park called Super Mini Mario World.
Today is the grand opening of Super Mini Mario World.
Lots of people have come to watch the festivities.

UNFORTUNATELY…

Donkey Kong has kidnapped the gorgeous guest of honor,
Pauline, and locked himself on the roof of the building
with her!

Can President Mario save Pauline and stop the
marauding ape?

MONKEY ROBOTS

These mechanical monkey robots will
stop at nothing to get in Mario’s way.

MINI MARIOS

The Mario Toy Company’s
best-selling toys.

DONKEY KONG

The Mario Toy Company’s
hairiest employee. He instantly
fell in love with Pauline as soon as
he saw her at the theme park’s opening
ceremony, and now the jealous ape
has run off with her!

MARIO

The Mario Toy Company’s
esteemed president.

PAULINE

Mario’s glamorous
friend.

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STARTING

STARTING

THE GAME

THE GAME

SELECT A MODE

From the title screen, just tap the panel of the mode you want to play.
Tap again to start playing.

STARTING THE GAME

Make sure your Nintendo DS is shut off before you insert the

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Mario vs. DK 2 Game Card. Insert the card completely.

Turn on the power and read the displayed information on the screen

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shown on the right. When you're done, tap the
Touch Screen.

Tap the Mario vs. DK 2 panel to start the game.

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*You will not need to do this if you have set your
Nintendo DS to start software automatically.
Please see your Nintendo DS instruction booklet
for more information.

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Main Game (page 16)

In this mode, your goal is to clear
all of the stages to save Pauline.

Construction Zone (page 24)

Design your own levels and trade
them with your friends here.

Options

Choose an item from the options below to change your settings.

Audio Choose output and volume settings for game sound.
Showroom View illustrations, movies, and staff credits here.
Register Change the nickname you will use in the

Construction Zone.

Erase All Erase saved data.
Single Card Send a demo version to another Nintendo DS
NintendoWiFi.com Choose whether or not to upload your levels and

Features gameplay stats to NintendoWiFi.com. Also, your levels
may be selected by Nintendo to be available for play
by other Nintendo WFC players.

(page 22).

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CONTROLSCONTROLS

BASIC CONTROLS

In this game, you can control your Mini Marios simply by
using your stylus on the Touch Screen. See pages 12-13
for more information.

L Button/R Button

(DK stages only) Boss cannon indicator (page 18).

Control Pad

Scroll around the level.

Touch Screen

Control Mini Marios (page 12).

A Button

Scroll view to the right.

B Button

Scroll view down.

X Button

Scroll view up.

Y Button

Scroll view to the left.

START

Go to the pause menu
(page 15).

SELECT

SOFT RESET

Press and hold the L Button, R Button, SELECT, and START simultaneously to
restart the game. If you do this in the middle of a stage, you will lose
your progress, so please be careful.

SLEEP MODE

To put your Nintendo DS into Sleep Mode and conserve battery
power, simply close it during play. Open it to leave Sleep Mode.

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