Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move

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Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is a puzzle platformer developed by Nintendo Software Technology and released in 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS. Players construct paths across a game board by placing tile blocks, guiding miniature wind-up toy characters — referred to as Minis — toward a designated goal area. Each stage imposes a time limit, requiring players to arrange pieces efficiently before the Mini reaches an incomplete section of the path. Along the route, collectible power-ups are available, adding an optional layer of challenge beyond simply reaching the exit. The game blends the spatial reasoning of a tile-placement puzzle with the moment-to-moment pressure of a moving character, distinguishing it from more traditional entries in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series while retaining that franchise's focus on guiding small mechanical figures through obstacle-filled environments.