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| appeared_in = ''[[Mario Party]]''
| appeared_in = ''[[Mario Party]]''
| image = [[File:ShellGame.png|260px]]
| image = [[File:ShellGame.png|260px]]
| type = 1-Player Game
| type = 1-Player mini-game
| time = 10 seconds
| time = 10 seconds
| song = Taking Coins
| song = Taking Coins
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'''Shell Game''' is a 1-player [[minigame|mini-game]] found in ''[[Mario Party]]''. Its name alludes to the {{wp|shell game}}, upon which this game is based. This mini-game shares its setting with [[Knock Block Tower]], taking place on top of a castle tower.
'''Shell Game''' is a 1-Player [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party]]''. Its name alludes to the {{wp|shell game}}, upon which this game is based. This minigame shares its setting with [[Knock Block Tower]], taking place on top of a castle tower.


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Four Koopa Troopas open their treasure chests. A pile of coins fly into the chest farthest to the left. The chests close and the Koopas will get into their shells and shuffle around.
Four [[Koopa Troopa]]s open their [[treasure chest|Treasure Chest]]s. A pile of [[Coin]]s flies into the chest farthest to the left. The chests close, and the Koopas get into their [[Koopa Shell|shell]]s and shuffle around.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The object of this mini-game is to watch the [[Koopa Troopa]] with the [[Treasure Chest]] and pick the same one after the [[Koopa Shell|shells]] have shuffled. There are a total of four Koopa Troopas, each one identical to each other. If the player picks the wrong Koopa Troopa, five [[coin]]s are lost as a result from losing the mini-game. The game rewards the player ten coins if the mini-game is won.
The object of this minigame is to watch the Koopa Troopa with the Treasure Chest and pick the same one after the shells have shuffled. There is a total of four Koopa Troopas, each one identical to each other. If the player picks the wrong Koopa Troopa, five Coins are lost as a result from losing the minigame. The game rewards the player with ten Coins if the minigame is won.


The player is able to [[jump]], punch and [[Ground Pound|Hip Drop]] in this mini-game. None of these moves are of use when interacting with the shells.
The player is able to [[jump]], [[punch]], and [[Ground Pound|hip-drop]] in this minigame. None of these moves are of use when the player interacts with the shells.


==Ending==
==Ending==
If the player picks the right shell, the coins fly toward them and they do a winning pose. If not, the correct Koopa will open its chest with the coins falling off of the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.
If the player picks the right shell, the Coins fly toward them, and the player does a winning pose. If not, the correct Koopa will open its chest with the Coins falling off the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.


==Controls==
==Controls==

Revision as of 21:02, February 22, 2021

This article is about the minigame from Mario Party. For the microgame of the same name from WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, see Shell Game (microgame).

Template:Minigame-infobox Shell Game is a 1-Player minigame found in Mario Party. Its name alludes to the shell game, upon which this game is based. This minigame shares its setting with Knock Block Tower, taking place on top of a castle tower.

Introduction

Four Koopa Troopas open their Treasure Chests. A pile of Coins flies into the chest farthest to the left. The chests close, and the Koopas get into their shells and shuffle around.

Gameplay

The object of this minigame is to watch the Koopa Troopa with the Treasure Chest and pick the same one after the shells have shuffled. There is a total of four Koopa Troopas, each one identical to each other. If the player picks the wrong Koopa Troopa, five Coins are lost as a result from losing the minigame. The game rewards the player with ten Coins if the minigame is won.

The player is able to jump, punch, and hip-drop in this minigame. None of these moves are of use when the player interacts with the shells.

Ending

If the player picks the right shell, the Coins fly toward them, and the player does a winning pose. If not, the correct Koopa will open its chest with the Coins falling off the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.

Controls

  • Control Stick – Move
  • A Button – Jump
  • B Button – Attack
  • A Button + Z Button – Hip Drop

In-game text

  • Game Rules"The Koopa Troopas hide their chests. Find the Koopa Troopa that has the treasure."
  • Advice"Watch carefully to see which Koopa Troopa has the treasure chest filled with Coins."

See also

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ノコノコたまてばこ
Nokonoko Tamatebako
Koopa Troopa Treasure Chest

German Hütchenspiel
Literal translation

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