There are 256 different Character Treats to earn! Some of the Character Treats from your collection may also appear as decorations during Free Rolling mode.”
Character Treats are given upon completing matches on any of the modes. Depending on the outcome of the match, the player can unlock up to three treats when completing a match. 256 total treats can be collected.
Character Treats can be placed on the cake during the main hub at the start of the game, or be used as a podium for the player during Strawberry Races.
You'll earn a Character Treat each time you complete a Gourmet Grand Prix, Single Race, or Single Battle Royale. If you play a Grand Prix with a CPU level of Spicy or Extra Spicy, you'll earn at least two!”
— Tasty Tidbit • Kirby's Dream Buffet
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If you rank first in an online Gourmet Grand Prix, you'll earn an extra Character Treat! If your collection is incomplete and you earn two or more Character Treats at once, you're sure to get one that isn't a duplicate.”
— Tasty Tidbit • Kirby's Dream Buffet
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The Character Treat that you place on the very top of your Home Table cake will also serve as your starting block in races.”
— Tasty Tidbit • Kirby's Dream Buffet
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Wanna know a secret? You can view your Character Treats up close on the collection screen by pressing R-Stick down to zoom in!”