Cardinal Rule

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

Introductions
Four Shy Guys toss the cards onto the carpet.

Gameplay
The instructions are simple: Look at the card in the center of the screen, then Ground Pound the matching card pair using both players. The first team to win three times takes the match. However, many cards look alike. For example, there is a Bob-omb, Koopa Troopa, and Goomba cards in many different forms as sleeping and normal.

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."