Super Mario Party brings together a vibrant roster of classic Mushroom Kingdom figures for competitive board game fun and fast-paced minigames. While many fan-favorite characters are available right from the start, unlocking the complete character select screen requires completing specific tasks throughout the game's various modes.
How to Unlock Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong is one of four secret characters you can add to your playable lineup in Super Mario Party. To unlock him, players need to focus their attention on the River Survival game mode.
You must complete three distinct routes in River Survival mode to trigger his appearance. Once you navigate down three separate paths, head to the plaza area where Donkey Kong will be waiting near the back, allowing you to recruit him to your main roster.
Unlocking Diddy Kong in Challenge Road
Diddy Kong requires a bit more progression through the game before he becomes accessible. Players must first unlock all minigames to gain entry into Challenge Road mode.
Work your way through Challenge Road until you reach the end of World 2. After successfully clearing the final challenge in Chestnut Forest, Diddy Kong will be unlocked and added to your selection menu automatically.
How to Add Dry Bones to Your Roster
Dry Bones is a unique character option that appears randomly as you spend time playing through different game modes. Unlike characters tied to specific campaign accomplishments, Dry Bones rewards general play time.
Keep participating in Mario Party board games or River Survival matches until he shows up in the plaza. Simply walk over to him near the Plaza TV area to talk with him and complete his unlock requirement.
Unlocking Bowser Jr. through River Survival
Bowser Jr. is another unlockable character that brings his own specialized dice block to matches. Acquiring him requires spending time exploring the multiplayer modes available in the central hub.
Complete three different routes in River Survival mode or play through several standard board games to find him. He will eventually show up in the courtyard area where players can interact with him to permanently add him to the character select screen.
