Line in the Sand

Line in the Sand is a 1-vs-Rivals minigame featured in Mario Party 9. The name is a play on the phrase "line in the sand," meaning a point of stopping. This game's concept is similar to that of Etch 'n' Catch from Mario Party 3.

Introduction
The rivals run into the sand pen, chased by the solo player. The solo player stops at the grassy area, and the camera focuses on the sand pen.

Gameplay
The solo player attempts to eliminate all other players by drawing lines in the sand around them. If a complete shape is made, it darkens slightly, and any players inside its perimeter jump and are eliminated. If a player draws a line too long without connecting it, the beginning of the line is erased. If the solo player eliminates all three rivals, they win. If at least one rival remains after the timer runs out, the rivals win.

In-game text

 * Rules – "The solo player must eliminate the other players by surrounding them with lines in the sand."
 * Controls (Solo) – "Hold the Wii Remote vertically. Hold while pointing to draw a line in the sand. Keep drawing to create a circle around the other players."
 * Controls (Team) – "Hold the Wii Remote sideways. Press to run."

Names in other languages
Sandfangen