Play Mario Vs. Donkey Kong - Mini-Land Mayhem (EU) Online

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem came out for the Nintendo DS in 2010, developed and published by Nintendo. It was part of that era where the DS had a ton of quirky, touchscreen-focused puzzle games, and this one built on the earlier entries in the series with more complex level design and a playful toy-like aesthetic.

You don't directly control Mario; instead, you guide wind-up toy Marios by drawing paths on the touchscreen to help them navigate obstacle-filled stages, avoid enemies like Shy Guys, and collect keys and presents. The main goal is to get a certain number of Mini Marios safely to the exit door on each screen. Signature mechanics include drawing bridges and platforms to create safe routes, using special tools like springs and conveyor belts, and later dealing with multi-floor stages and teleporters that require careful timing. The pacing starts simple but the difficulty ramps up steadily, especially in the later worlds where precision and planning are essential. It feels satisfying when your drawn path works perfectly, and a little frustrating (in a good way) when a Mini Mario walks off a ledge because your line was a pixel too short.