Can i use Wii U game pad in multi player game for a player

Hello,

I am playing Mario brother multi player mode, It seems i have to use Wii remotes for each player. I can't use Wii U game pad as controller for a player.

Basically game pad is useless for multi player mode, Is this the way it works ?

Also it shows says Wii u Pad is in boost mode, Any idea what is that means?

Saat