Spike Strike

Spike Strike is a boss minigame in Mario Party 9.

Introduction: The players are on the platform. A couple of seconds later, Spike drops on the round platform and spits out four Spike Balls.

Objective: Choose a hammer quickly using the pointer to select it. The type of hammer you get will be worth different points. Iron hammers are worth 1 point, golden hammers are worth 3 points and branches aren't worth any points. After Spike's health turns orange, he becomes enraged and the magma comes closer to the players and move quickly to the platform. The battle is the same as before.

Ending: The Spike falls down to the ground and disappears revealing Mini Stars.

Rules: Grab a hammer as fast as you can to knock the rolling Spiked Balls back at Spike. Gold hammers are worth 3 points, Iron hammers are worth 1, and branches aren't worth anything.

Controls: Hold the Wii Remote vertically. Quickly point at a hammer, and press A to choose it. Be careful you don't choose a branch by mistake!