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{{about|the minigame from Mario Party|the [[microgame]] of the same name from [[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]|[[Shell Game (microgame)]]}}
{{about|the minigame from Mario Party|the [[microgame]] of the same name from [[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]|[[Shell Game (microgame)]]}}
{{Minigame-infobox
{{minigame infobox
| title = Shell Game
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party]]''
| appeared_in = ''[[Mario Party]]''
|image=[[File:ShellGame.png|260px]]
| image = [[File:ShellGame.png|260px]]
|type=1-Player mini-game
| type = Single-player mini-game
|time=10 seconds
| time = 10 seconds
|track=Taking Coins
| song = Taking Coins
|sample=[[File:MP Taking Coins.oga]]
}}
}}
'''Shell Game''' is a 1-player [[mini-game]] found in ''[[Mario Party]]''. This minigame takes place on top of a castle tower, along with a couple of other 1-player mini-games.
'''Shell Game''' is a 1-Player [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party]]''. Its name alludes to the {{wp|shell game|eponymous game}}, upon which this minigame is based. This minigame shares its setting with [[Knock Block Tower]], taking place on top of a castle tower.


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Four Koopa Troopas open their treasure chests. A pile of coins fly into the chest farthest to the left. The chests close and the Koopas will get into their shells and shuffle around.
Four identical [[Koopa Troopa]]s open their [[treasure chest|Treasure Chest]]s. A pile of [[Coin]]s flies into a random chest. The chests close, and the Koopas get into their [[Koopa Shell|shell]]s and shuffle around.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The object of this mini-game is to watch the [[Koopa Troopa]] with the [[Treasure Chest]] and pick the same one after the [[Koopa Shell|shells]] have shuffled. There are a total of four Koopa Troopas, each one identical to each other. If the player picks the wrong Koopa Troopa, five [[coin]]s are lost as a result from losing the mini-game. The game rewards the player ten coins if the mini-game is won.
The object of this minigame is to watch the Koopa Troopa with the Treasure Chest and pick the same one after the shells have shuffled. If the player picks the wrong Koopa Troopa or runs out of time, five Coins are lost as a result from losing the minigame. The game rewards the player with ten Coins if the minigame is won.
 
The player is able to [[jump]], [[punch]], and [[Ground Pound|hip-drop]] in this minigame. None of these moves are of use when the player interacts with the shells.


==Ending==
==Ending==
If the player picks the right shell, the coins fly toward them and they do a winning pose. If not, the correct Koopa will open its chest with the coins falling off of the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.
If the player picks the right shell, the Coins fly toward them, and the player does a winning pose. If not, the correct Koopa opens its chest with the Coins falling off the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.


==Controls==
==Controls==
* {{button|n64|Stick}} – Move
* {{button|n64|Stick}} – Move
* {{button|n64|A}} – [[Jump]]
* {{button|n64|A}} – Jump
* {{button|n64|B}} – Attack
* {{button|n64|B}} – Attack
* {{button|n64|A}} '''+''' {{button|n64|Z}} – [[Ground Pound|Hip Drop]]
* {{button|n64|A}} '''+''' {{button|n64|Z}} – Hip Drop


==In-game text==
==In-game text==
* '''Game Rules''' – ''"The Koopa Troopas hide their chests. Find the Koopa Troopa that has the treasure."''
* '''Game Rules''' – ''"The Koopa Troopas hide their chests. Find the Koopa Troopa that has the treasure."''
*'''Game Rules ([[Mini-Game Island]])''' &ndash; ''"The Koopa Troopas hide their chests. <font color="green">Find the Koopa Troopa that has the treasure.</font>"''
* '''Advice''' &ndash; ''"Watch carefully to see which Koopa Troopa has the treasure chest filled with Coins."''
* '''Advice''' &ndash; ''"Watch carefully to see which Koopa Troopa has the treasure chest filled with Coins."''


==Trivia==
==See also==
*Strangely, the game has many unneeded controls, because the player only has to approach the shell. The Koopa Troopas are also irregularly large.
*[[Tox Box Shuffle]]
*[[Shy Guy Shuffle]]
*[[Lost in the Shuffle]]


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Nokonoko Tamatebako
|JapR=Nokonoko Tamatebako
|JapM=Koopa Troopa Treasure Chest
|JapM=Koopa Troopa Treasure Chest
|Fra=Coquilla-jeu
|Fre=Coquilla-jeu
|FraM= Seashell Game (The translator appears to have confused "Coquillage" (Seashell) with "Carapace" (Turtle shell)
|FreM=From ''jeu'' (game) and ''coquillage'' (a seashell, rather than ''carapace'', a turtle shell)
|Ger=Hütchenspiel
|Ger=Hütchenspiel
|GerM=Literal translation
|GerM=Shell Game
|Ita=Shell Game<ref>''[[Mario Party]]'' European manual, pag. 141</ref>
}}
}}
 
==References==
{{MP1 Minigames}}
<references/>
[[Category:Mario Party Minigames]]
{{MP minigames}}
[[Category:Mario Party minigames]]
[[de:Hütchenspiel]]
[[de:Hütchenspiel]]

Latest revision as of 20:45, February 14, 2024

This article is about the minigame from Mario Party. For the microgame of the same name from WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, see Shell Game (microgame).
Shell Game
The minigame Shell Game.
Appears in Mario Party
Type 1-Player mini-game
Time limit 10 seconds
Music track Taking Coins
Music sample

Shell Game is a 1-Player minigame found in Mario Party. Its name alludes to the eponymous game, upon which this minigame is based. This minigame shares its setting with Knock Block Tower, taking place on top of a castle tower.

Introduction[edit]

Four identical Koopa Troopas open their Treasure Chests. A pile of Coins flies into a random chest. The chests close, and the Koopas get into their shells and shuffle around.

Gameplay[edit]

The object of this minigame is to watch the Koopa Troopa with the Treasure Chest and pick the same one after the shells have shuffled. If the player picks the wrong Koopa Troopa or runs out of time, five Coins are lost as a result from losing the minigame. The game rewards the player with ten Coins if the minigame is won.

The player is able to jump, punch, and hip-drop in this minigame. None of these moves are of use when the player interacts with the shells.

Ending[edit]

If the player picks the right shell, the Coins fly toward them, and the player does a winning pose. If not, the correct Koopa opens its chest with the Coins falling off the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.

Controls[edit]

  • Control Stick – Move
  • A Button – Jump
  • B Button – Attack
  • A Button + Z Button – Hip Drop

In-game text[edit]

  • Game Rules"The Koopa Troopas hide their chests. Find the Koopa Troopa that has the treasure."
  • Game Rules (Mini-Game Island)"The Koopa Troopas hide their chests. Find the Koopa Troopa that has the treasure."
  • Advice"Watch carefully to see which Koopa Troopa has the treasure chest filled with Coins."

See also[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ノコノコたまてばこ
Nokonoko Tamatebako
Koopa Troopa Treasure Chest

French Coquilla-jeu
From jeu (game) and coquillage (a seashell, rather than carapace, a turtle shell)
German Hütchenspiel
Shell Game
Italian Shell Game[1]
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References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario Party European manual, pag. 141