Take a Breather

Take a Breather
Appears in	Mario Party 4
Type	4-Player mini-game
Initial record	5"00
Music track	Twist and Shake
Music sample

Take a Breather is a 4-Player minigame in Mario Party 4. Its name comes from the phrase "take a breather," which is a way to suggest taking a break from something.

Introduction

The minigame starts on a shot of the sun, then pans down to show the players on a dock.

Gameplay

The goal of the minigame is to take a deep breath and stay underwater the longest. The players are given five seconds to breathe in air by using the and buttons. After the time is up, the players go underwater. The character that holds their breath underwater for the longest amount of time wins. If one of the characters holds their breath for seven seconds, a Boo Plate is added to the Present Room. If no one holds their breath for long, the minigame ends in a tie.

Controls

• – Press alternately to inhale

In-game text

• Game Rules – "Take a deep breath and see who can stay underwater the longest."
• Advice – "Inhale lots of air by pressing alternately until the time is up. Keep pressing until then!"

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	もぐって1ばん! Mogutte ichiban!	Number 1 Dive!
French	Plongée en Apnée	Diving in Apnea
German	Taucherlunge	Aqualung
Italian	I tuffatori	The divers
Spanish	A pulmón libre	Free Diving