Mario and Luigi’s latest adventure in Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey on the Nintendo Switch offers a wealth of challenges beyond the main storyline. While there are no traditional Achievements or Trophies, the game features 29 unique in-game challenges that reward players with valuable upgrade materials. These challenges will test your mastery of the game’s mechanics and push you to explore every facet of combat and exploration. Many are available from the beginning, while others unlock as you progress or complete other challenges. This comprehensive guide details every challenge, its requirements, and the rewards you’ll earn.
Mario smashes a spikey enemy with a hammer in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.
All Challenges and Rewards
This list covers all 29 challenges in Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey, along with their completion requirements and the corresponding rewards.
Combat Challenges
These challenges focus on mastering the various Bros. Attacks and achieving Excellent ratings.
- Jump-Combo Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Jump attack combo. Reward: Nut x2
- Hammer-Combo Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Hammer attack combo. Reward: Syrup Jar x2
- Red Shell Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Red Shell Bros. Attack. Reward: Bros. Bean and Super Mushroom x2
- Green Shell Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Green Shell Bros. Attack. Reward: Bros. Bean and Syrup Jar x3
- Hatch Me if You Can Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Hatch Me if You Can Bros. Attack. Reward: Heart Bean x2 and Defense Bean
- Zapperator Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Zapperator Bros. Attack. Reward: Stache Bean x2 and Speed Bean
- Bomb Derby Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Bomb Derby Bros. Attack. Reward: Speed Bean x3 and Power Bean x2
- Jump Helmet Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Jump Helmet Bros. Attack. Reward: Heart Bean x3 and Bros. Bean x2
- Clockout Blow Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Clockout Blow Bros. Attack. Reward: Stache Bean x3 and Bros. Bean x3
- Yoo Who Cannon Expert: Achieve 30 Excellent ratings with the Yoo Who Cannon Bros. Attack. Reward: Speed Bean x3 and Defense Bean x3
Battle Strategy Challenges
These challenges test your overall battle prowess and strategic thinking.
- Watchful Eye: Successfully dodge or counter enemy attacks 100 times. Reward: 1-Up DX
- Damage Dodger: Win 100 battles without taking any damage. Reward: Stache Bean x2, Power Bean x2, and Heart Bean x2
- Lucky Star: Achieve 250 LUCKY ratings in battle. Reward: Luck Charm DX, Stache Bean DX, and Speed Bean DX
- Item Buffet: Use items in battle 20 times. Reward: Defense Bean and 1-Up Mushroom x2
- Flying Start: Initiate battles with first strikes 30 times. Reward: Speed Bean x2 and Super Nut
- Monster Buster: Defeat a total of 999 enemies. Reward: Stache Bean DX, Power Bean x3, and Ultra Candy x3
Enemy-Specific Challenges
These challenges require defeating specific types of enemies.
- Zokket Buster: Defeat 250 Zok Troopers. Reward: Defense Bean DX, Bros. Bean x2, and Max Syrup Jar x3
- Minion Buster: Defeat 300 of Bowser’s minions. Reward: Heart Bean DX, Stache Bean x2, and Max Nut x2
- Glohm Buster: Defeat 150 Glohm enemies. Reward: Bros. Bean DX, Defense Bean x2, and Max Candy x2
Coin Collection Challenges
These challenges encourage accumulating coins in battle.
- Coin Enthusiast: Collect a total of 5,000 coins in battle. Reward: Stache Bean and Super Syrup Jar
- Coin Collector: Collect a total of 15,000 coins in battle. Reward: Stache Bean x3, Heart Bean x2, and Ultra Candy
- Coin King: Collect a total of 50,000 coins in battle. Reward: Golden Stache Gloves, Speed Bean DX, and Defense Bean
Damage and Survival Challenges
These challenges focus on dealing massive damage and surviving tough battles.
- A Painful Blow: Deal 1,000 or more damage with a single attack. Reward: Power Bean x2, Defense Bean x2, and Ultra Syrup Jar x3
- A More Painful Blow: Deal 1,500 or more damage with a single attack. Reward: Bros. Bean DX, Heart Bean x3, and 1-Up DX x3
- Doom Dodger: Win 100 consecutive battles without getting a Game Over. Reward: Heart Bean x2, Bros. Bean x2, and Super Candy x3
Special Challenge
This unique challenge restricts equipment usage.
- Do It Yourself: Defeat 300 enemies without equipping any wear, gloves, or accessories. Reward: Last-Ditch Gloves, Speed Bean DX x2, and Heart Bean DX
Conclusion
Completing these challenges adds another layer of enjoyment to Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey. The rewards earned will significantly enhance your abilities, making tackling the game’s toughest battles much easier. So, dive in, experiment with different strategies, and conquer every challenge!
