Sphere Factor

Sphere Factor is a 2-vs-2 minigame in Mario Party 7. Its name is a pun on the reality show Fear Factor, as was the name of the Mario Party 6 minigame, Pier Factor.

Introduction
The camera focus on the goal line, then scrolls back to the players.

Gameplay
The point of the minigame is for each of the pairs to get to the other side of the place. They must push a giant ball around/through many obstacles. These include mini-mazes, Monty Moles, Whomps, and a particularly hard to get over bridge. If the ball falls off the bridge, it needs to pushed up a steep hill.

Controls

 * – Move

In-game text

 * Rules – "Help your partner roll the giant ball to the goal. First team across is the winner!"
 * Advice – "Try to cross the wooden bridge and avoid the dip. If you fall into it, you'll lose time."