Pair-a-Gone
| Pair-a-Gone | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Super Mario 64 DS | |||
| Appears in | Super Mario 64 DS New Super Mario Bros. | ||
| Type | Luigi's minigame (Super Mario 64 DS) Table minigame (New Super Mario Bros.) | ||
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Pair-a-Gone is one of Luigi's minigames in Super Mario 64 DS and a Table minigame in New Super Mario Bros. The gameplay is identical to that of Nestor.
Another version of the minigame called Pair-a-Gone and On (which is somewhat similar, though it lasts forever) also appears as one of Luigi's minigames in Super Mario 64 DS.
Gameplay[edit]
The minigame consists of 50 cards with pictures on them, which the player must match either up, down, left, right, or diagonally. To win coins, the player must be able to match all of the cards. If the player is unable to match all of the cards, one coin is deducted for each card remaining and a Star is deducted. If all the cards are cleared, coins are given and a Star is obtained, which puts more cards in number and/or kinds in the deck after a certain number has been collected.
New Super Mario Bros. features a two-player version named Vs. Pair-a-Gone, exclusive to the 1-on-1 category, meaning it can be played only when two systems are connected. In this version, both players must clear the cards off their table by tapping two identical cards adjacent to each other, be it horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Both players start with 30 cards (for a total of 60), and any pairs that are cleared are placed in the opponent's deck. The player with fewer cards overall when the time is up or the first player to remove all their cards is the winner.
Cards[edit]
This lists the different types of cards the player can get.
*Appears only after the player gets a certain number of Stars; does not appear in multiplayer.
Profiles[edit]
Super Mario 64 DS[edit]
- In-game description:
- English:
Touch 2 identical cards that are connected horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to make them disappear. Clear them all to win!
- English:
New Super Mario Bros.[edit]
- In-game description:
- English:
Match up cards horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to remove them from the table. Clear all the cards to win!
- English:
- Vs. Pair-a-Gone:
- English:
Match up cards horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to remove them from the table. Cleared cards move to your opponent's table. The player with the fewest cards when time runs out wins. - Other languages:
- Spanish (Europe):
Alinea cartas iguales en horizontal, en vertical o en diagonal y elimínalas de la mesa. Tu rival recibirá las cartas que elimines. Ganará quien tenga menos cartas cuando se agote el tiempo.
(Translation: Line up identical cards horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and remove them from the table. Your opponent receives the cards you remove. The player with the fewest cards when time runs out wins.)
- Spanish (Europe):
- English:
Gallery[edit]
In New Super Mario Bros.
Vs. Pair-a-Gone
Naming[edit]
In addition to stating Pair-a-Gone's basic mechanics, the minigame's name seems to be a pun on "paragon", which can mean "a sole example" or "to rival", both of which can be thought of as relating to this minigame and the skill required to succeed at it.
Names in other languages[edit]
Pair-a-Gone[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ルイージ・カルロ Ruīji Karuro | "Luigi Carlo"; from「モンテカルロ」(Monte Karuro, "Monte Carlo") | [1] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 连连看 Liánlián Kàn (Mandarin) Lìhnlìhn Hon (Cantonese) | Concentration/Matchmakers | [2] | |
| French (Europe) | Les paires s'en vont | The pairs are going | [3] | |
| German | Gleich und Gleich 1 | Same and Same 1 | Super Mario 64 DS | [4] |
| Gleich und Gleich | Same and Same | New Super Mario Bros. | [5] | |
| Italian | Appaiacarte | Paired cards | [6] | |
| Korean | 루이지의 그림 없애기 Ru'iji-ui Geurim Eopsaegi | Luigi's Picture Elimination | [7] | |
| Spanish (Europe) | Empareja y despeja | Match and clear | [8] |
Vs. Pair-a-Gone[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | たいせんルイージ・カルロ Taisen Ruīji Karuro | Vs. Luigi Carlo | [?] | |
| French (Europe) | Les paires s'en vont (Vs) | The pairs are going (Vs.) | [?] | |
| Italian | Appaiacarte Vs | Vs. pairing cards | [?] | |
| Spanish (Europe) | Duelo a Empareja y despeja | Match and clear Duel | [?] |
References[edit]
- ^ 2004. 『スーパーマリオ64DS 取扱説明書』 (PDF). Kyoto: Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japanese). Page 31.
- ^ 2007. 神游马力欧DS (Shényóu Mǎlì'ōu DS) instruction booklet. iQue (Simplified Chinese). Page 31.
- ^ 2005. Super Mario 64 DS mode d'emploi (PDF). Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (French). Page 71.
- ^ 2005. Super Mario 64 DS Spielanleitung (PDF). Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 33.
- ^ Alle Minispiele - New Super Mario Bros. [BONUSPART]
- ^ 2005. Super Mario 64 DS Manuale di Istruzioni (PDF). Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (Italian). Page 109.
- ^ 【NDS】뉴 슈퍼 마리오브라더스 미니게임 모음
- ^ 2005. Super Mario 64 DS Manual de Instrucciones (PDF). Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (European Spanish). Page 33.
