Cardinal Rule

Cardinal Rule is a 2-vs.-2 minigame in Mario Party 7. The term "cardinal rule" is used for the most fundamental and important rules in a code of conduct.

Introductions
Four Shy Guys toss cards onto the carpet.

Gameplay
Both players on two teams have to ground-pound the card that matches the card shown in the center of the screen. However, many cards can be variations of one card. For example, there can be a Bob-omb, Koopa Troopa, and Goomba card with their eyes open or closed. The first team to get three pairs wins the game.

Controls

 * – Move
 * – Jump
 * → – Ground Pound

In-game text

 * Rules – "Look at the card in the center of the screen, then Ground Pound the matching card pair."
 * Advice – "The first team to win 3 times takes the match. Watch out, however! Many cards look alike."