Super Mario Party brings together an impressive roster of classic Nintendo figures, but not every character is accessible right from the start. While players begin their journey with sixteen iconic icons, four additional secret roster members must be earned through specific gameplay accomplishments. Understanding how to fulfill these requirements will help you assemble the complete roster for your next multiplayer game night.
Unlocking Donkey Kong in River Survival
Unlocking Donkey Kong requires players to test their teamwork in the cooperative River Survival mode. You must navigate the river raft through at least three different course routes to reach separate endings. Once you complete your third unique branch, Donkey Kong will appear at the end of the river to greet your crew.
After finishing the necessary runs, head over to the main Party Plaza hub to locate him in the crowd. Initiating a quick conversation with Donkey Kong will officially recruit him into your selection menu. He features a unique high-risk custom dice block that can grant ten spaces or cost coins.
Conquering Challenge Road for Diddy Kong and Pom Pom
Two secret characters are tied directly to single-player progress inside Challenge Road. This mode only opens up after you have played through every minigame at least once across all party modes. To recruit Diddy Kong, focus on completing World 2, also known as Chestnut Forest.
Pom Pom becomes available shortly after when you successfully clear World 5 in Salty Sea. Each character brings distinct abilities and dice setups that add tactical variety to board matches. Returning to the Party Plaza after beating these worlds allows you to speak with them and confirm their unlock status.
Welcoming Dry Bones to the Party Plaza
Unlike the other secret characters, Dry Bones does not require completing a specific challenge or campaign route. Instead, this skeletal fan favorite appears semi-randomly in the hub area after you participate in several game modes. Regularly checking the plaza between matches ensures you will spot him as soon as he visits.
If you have met general play requirements but do not see him immediately, try entering and exiting a game mode menu to reset the plaza layout. Speaking to Dry Bones when he spawns will add his balanced dice block to your permanent collection. Completing the entire roster offers fresh ways to enjoy competitive party matches.
Final Steps to Complete Your Roster
Finding all hidden characters is simple once you know which modes require your focus. Always remember that completing a requirement is only the first step; you must manually approach each character in the plaza to recruit them. Taking the time to unlock every character gives you full access to all custom dice options in Super Mario Party.
