Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a sports game for the Nintendo DS with a Wii version of the game released as well. The game places Mario, Sonic, and their various allies against each other in Olympic events. The game has the official Beijing 2008 Olympics license, and features environments based on actual Olympic venues.

Although both Nintendo and Sega worked on this collaboration, most of the development was handled by Sega. However, as the game was completed, Sega did publishing and marketing duties for all versions outside of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Nintendo did publishing and marketing duties for the Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese versions of this game.

Both versions of the game utilize the new functions of these consoles completely. Mario & Sonic was compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Originally, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was considered an April Fools' joke, as the game was revealed on March 28, 2007. However, soon after, Sega stated on their official website that the game is official, and that both Sega and Nintendo are working on this game project. Shigeru Miyamoto then soon confirmed that he would be supervising the project, confirming Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games to be real.

Playable characters
The game features sixteen playable characters; eight from the Mario series and eight from the Sonic series. These sixteen characters are broken up into four groups of four characters. All-Around, which consists of characters who neither excel or descend in any type of abilities. Speed, which consists of characters who are best at agility and stamina based events. Skill, which consists of characters who are above average skill and stamina, but have low power and top speeds. Power, which consists of characters who are best at strength and endurance based events. In Dream Fencing and Dream Table Tennis, players can use special attacks, which are powerful moves that inflict more damage or knock the opponent out of the ring (Dream Fencing), or hit the ball with more power (Dream Table Tennis).

{| class="wikitable"

Team Mario
!Icon !Name !Type !Statistics !Emblem
 * MarioOlympicGames icon.png
 * Mario
 * All-Around
 * MyS emblem Mario.png
 * LuigiOlympicGames icon.png
 * Luigi
 * All-Around
 * MyS emblem Luigi.png
 * PeachMASATOG.png
 * Princess Peach
 * Skill
 * MyS emblem Peach.png
 * DaisyMASATOG.png
 * Princess Daisy
 * Speed
 * MyS emblem Daisy.png
 * [[File:YoshiMASATOG.png]]
 * Yoshi
 * Speed
 * MS emblem yoshi.png
 * [[File:WarioMASATOG.png]]
 * Wario
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Wario.png
 * WaluigiOlympicGames icon.png
 * Waluigi
 * Skill
 * MyS emblem Waluigi.png
 * BowserMASATOG.png
 * Bowser
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Bowser.png
 * }
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Wario.png
 * WaluigiOlympicGames icon.png
 * Waluigi
 * Skill
 * MyS emblem Waluigi.png
 * BowserMASATOG.png
 * Bowser
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Bowser.png
 * }
 * Bowser
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Bowser.png
 * }
 * }

{| class="wikitable"

Team Sonic
!Icon !Name !Type !Statistics !Emblem
 * SonicOlympcGames icon.png
 * Sonic the Hedgehog
 * Speed
 * MyS emblem Sonic.png
 * OlympicGamesTails icon.png
 * Miles "Tails" Prower
 * Skill
 * MyS emblem Tails.png
 * KnucklesMASATOG.png
 * Knuckles the Echidna
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Knuckles.png
 * AmyMASATOG.png
 * Amy Rose
 * All-Around
 * MyS emblem Amy.png
 * BlazeMASATOG.png
 * Blaze the Cat
 * All-Around
 * MyS emblem Blaze.png
 * ShadowMASATOG.png
 * Shadow the Hedgehog
 * Speed
 * MyS emblem Shadow.png
 * VectorOlympicGames icon.png
 * Vector the Crocodile
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Vector.png
 * Eggman Olympic Games icon.png
 * Dr. Eggman
 * Skill
 * MyS emblem Eggman.png
 * }
 * Speed
 * MyS emblem Shadow.png
 * VectorOlympicGames icon.png
 * Vector the Crocodile
 * Power
 * MyS emblem Vector.png
 * Eggman Olympic Games icon.png
 * Dr. Eggman
 * Skill
 * MyS emblem Eggman.png
 * }
 * Dr. Eggman
 * Skill
 * MyS emblem Eggman.png
 * }
 * }

Referees

 * Espio
 * Charmy Bee
 * Cream
 * Toad
 * Lakitu
 * Shy Guy

Others

 * Egg Pawn
 * Goomba
 * Kiki
 * Boo
 * Flapper
 * Bullet Bill
 * Bob-omb
 * Toads
 * Koopa Troopa

Track

 * 100m
 * 400m
 * 400m Hurdles

Field

 * Long Jump
 * Triple Jump
 * Javelin Throw
 * Hammer Throw

Aquatics

 * 100m Freestyle
 * 10m Platform

Gymnastics

 * Trampoline
 * Vault

Table Tennis

 * Singles

Shooting

 * Skeet

Archery

 * Archery

Cycling

 * Pursuit

Fencing

 * Individual epée

Dream Events

 * Dream Race (Blue Sky Island)
 * Dream Basketball
 * Dream Canoe
 * Dream Boxing
 * Dream Table Tennis
 * Dream Fencing
 * Dream Shooting
 * Dream Long Jump

Circuits
In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, there is a mode called circuit mode. Circuit mode consists of three classes (beginners, advanced and masters) which each consist of five circuits save for the masters which has six. Each circuit has a number of set events which must be beaten. The winner of the circuit gets its trophy. To unlock the next circuit, beat the circuit before it. To unlock the next class, beat the final circuit of the class before.

Beginners Class
This is the easiest class and is available from the start. There are three events in each circuit. This is the only class where four out of its five circuits are available from the start.

Mercury Circuit
To Unlock: Available from the start. Events: Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.
 * 1) 100m
 * 2) Long Jump
 * 3) Hammer Throw

Venus Circuit
To Unlock: Available from the start. Events: Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.
 * 1) 100m Freestyle
 * 2) Skeet
 * 3) Table Tennis

Jupiter Circuit
To Unlock: Available from the start. Events: Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.
 * 1) Cycling
 * 2) Fencing
 * 3) 400m

Saturn Circuit
To Unlock: Available from the start. Events: Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.
 * 1) Trampoline
 * 2) Archery
 * 3) Javelin Throw

Moonlight Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn Circuits. Or, do 20 Single Match Mode events. Events: Unlocks: Advanced Class.
 * 1) 400m Hurdles
 * 2) Triple Jump
 * 3) Dream Table Tennis

Advanced Class
Defeating the Moonlight Circuit will unlock this class. Now each circuit has four events.

Stardust Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Moonlight Circuit, unlock Advanced Class. Or, do 30 Single Match Mode events. Events: Unlocks: Planet Circuit, Dream Basketball.
 * 1) 100m
 * 2) Long Jump
 * 3) Hammer Throw
 * 4) Vault

Planet Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Stardust Circuit. Or, do 40 Single Match Mode events. Events: Unlocks: Comet Circuit, Dream Race.
 * 1) 100m Freestyle
 * 2) Skeet
 * 3) Table Tennis
 * 4) Dream Basketball

Comet Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Planet Circuit. Or, do 50 Single Match Mode events. Events: Unlocks: Satellite Circuit, 10m Platform.
 * 1) Cycling
 * 2) Fencing
 * 3) 400m
 * 4) Dream Race

Satellite Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Comet Circuit. Events: Unlocks: Sunlight Circuit, Dream Fencing.
 * 1) Trampoline
 * 2) Archery
 * 3) Javelin Throw
 * 4) 10m Platform

Sunlight Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Satellite Circuit. Events: Unlocks: Masters Class, Dream Canoe.
 * 1) 400m Hurdles
 * 2) Triple Jump
 * 3) Dream Table Tennis
 * 4) Dream Fencing

Masters Class
This is the ultimate class and the only one with six circuits. There are five events per circuit.

Meteorite Circuit
To Unlock: Unlock Masters Class. Events: Unlocks: Supernova Circuit, Dream Boxing.
 * 1) 100m
 * 2) Long Jump
 * 3) Hammer Throw
 * 4) Vault
 * 5) Dream Canoe

Supernova Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Meteorite Circuit. Events: Unlocks: Cosmos Circuit.
 * 1) 100m Freestyle
 * 2) Skeet
 * 3) Table Tennis
 * 4) Dream Basketball
 * 5) Dream Boxing

Cosmos Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Supernova Circuit. Events: Unlocks: Galaxy Circuit, Dream Long Jump.
 * 1) Cycling
 * 2) Fencing
 * 3) 400m
 * 4) Dream Race
 * 5) Dream Shooting

Galaxy Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Cosmos Circuit. Events: Unlocks: Universal Circuit.
 * 1) Trampoline
 * 2) Archery
 * 3) Javelin Throw
 * 4) 10m Platform
 * 5) Dream Long Jump

Universal Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Galaxy Circuit. Events: Unlocks: Big Bang Circuit.
 * 1) 400m Hurdles
 * 2) Triple Jump
 * 3) Archery
 * 4) Dream Table Tennis
 * 5) Dream Fencing

Big Bang Circuit
To Unlock: Beat Universal Circuit. Events: Unlocks: None.
 * 1) Dream Boxing
 * 2) Dream Canoe
 * 3) Dream Basketball
 * 4) Dream Long Jump
 * 5) Dream Race

Free Circuit
In Free Circuit, the number of events and the events themselves can be chosen. It is a great way to have fun with a choice, practice up on bad events or have fun with good ones. No matter what, it's possible to have fun because the events are the player's choosing. An event must have been unlocked to have it put here.

Collection
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games features four different types of collectibles that can be viewed in the records section. The player can view the medals that they have earned for each event with all of the characters, as well as collectibles that require the player to meet certain conditions to earn. The player can earn trophies by completing each of the game's circuits, emblems by fulfilling various conditions, such as completing missions and achieving perfect scores in events, and crowns by winning gold medals with all of the characters in an event. Similar emblems are featured in the Wii version of the game.

Gallery
In the Gallery mode, players can play minigames to unlock trivia about the Olympic Games. There are five sections of trivia to unlock, each tied to a certain type of minigame. Within each section, there are five pieces of trivia to be unlocked, each behind a door corresponding to the colors of the Olympic rings. Initially the player is only presented with a question, but unlocks the answer once the target score in the minigame is reached. For the first four doors in a section, the player also unlocks the next door once the target score is hit, though for the fifth door, the player unlocks two songs, one from the Mario franchise and one from the Sonic franchise, that can be played on the jukebox in the gallery. The songs are unlocked in a specific order based on the number of green door minigames completed, rather than specific songs being tied to specific sections. The songs unlocked in order are: Once the minigames are unlocked, the player can replay them at any level through the doors. Each minigame level also holds a record which can be set when it is replayed after earning the initial score.
 * Tetris DS Mario Puzzle Mix / SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Green Hill Zone
 * Super Mario 64 DS Mini-Games Coincentration / SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Star Light Zone
 * Tetris DS Bowser Battle / SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 Emerald Hill Zone
 * Super Mario 64 DS Mini-Games Bounce and Pounce / SONIC RUSH Right There, Ride On
 * Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Mario Bros. Circuits / SONIC RUSH ADVENTURE New Venture

Trivia

 * The DVD set of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 was re-released in a double pack with The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Volume 1 to tie in with the release of this game.
 * A version of this game was also released on mobile phones in June 2008, but lacked Mario characters and only included Sonic characters. Because of this it was simply titled Sonic at the Olympic Games.
 * Princess Peach and Princess Daisy were originally going to have swimsuits for the aquatic events. However, this idea was rejected by Nintendo. Eventually, Peach, Daisy, Amy, and Blaze were given swimsuits in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.