Running of the Bulb

Running of the Bulb is a 4-player mini-game in Mario Party. The name of the mini-game is most likely derived from the traditional Spanish Running of the Bulls event.

Introduction
The minigame takes place in a fortress or castle, notably the hallways, where light sources hanging on the wall were lit. The player who holds the light bulb is positioned at the front, while the three players stand beside the front player. The mini-game then starts.

Gameplay
The objective of the mini-game consists that all the four player must cooperate together to reach at the end of the hallway, with one player holding the light bulb, while other three players must act as bodyguards for him or her.

The hallway is full of Boos, as they attempt to engulf and hypnotize the players. They can be eliminated by punching them when they get close enough, but if they get too close to the player, they will become possessed by the Boo. Players under the control of the Boos will usually attempt to retrieve the key from its current holder. Alternatively, if the possessed has the light bulb, they will walk into the Big Boo, forfeiting the game for all the players. Either situation is easily remedied, however, as a punch from an ally will snap a hypnotized player back to reality. A Big Boo makes things difficult by slowly chasing all the players down the hallway, consuming those who fall behind. Players must also be aware of Thwomps, who appeared as obstacles and will attempt to fall on players, stunning them and opening them up to attack from a Boo.

If the player with the bulb reaches the end of the hallway, all the remaining players win. However, if all the four players lose due to failure of retrieving the bulb back, all the players participating the mini-game will lose five Coins.

The mini-game can be purchased from the Mini-Game House for four-hundred Coins when it is available for a purchase.