Shell Game (minigame)
- 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).
Template:Minigame-infobox Shell Game is a 1-Player minigame found in Mario Party. Its name alludes to the shell game, upon which this game is based. This minigame shares its setting with Knock Block Tower, taking place on top of a castle tower.
Introduction
Four Koopa Troopas open their Treasure Chests. A pile of Coins flies into the chest farthest to the left. The chests close, and the Koopas get into their shells and shuffle around.
Gameplay
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. There is a total of four Koopa Troopas, each one identical to each other. If the player picks the wrong Koopa Troopa, 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
If the player picks the right shell, the Coins fly toward them, and the player does a winning pose. If not, the correct Koopa will open its chest with the Coins falling off the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.
Controls
– Move
– Jump
– Attack- +
– Hip Drop
In-game text
- Game Rules – "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
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ノコノコたまてばこ Nokonoko Tamatebako |
Koopa Troopa Treasure Chest |
| German | Hütchenspiel |
Shell Game |
