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[[File:ThrowingBalloons.png|frame|[[Yoshi]] and [[Bandit]] playing Throwing Balloons]] | [[File:ThrowingBalloons.png|frame|[[Yoshi]] and a [[Bandit]] playing Throwing Balloons]] | ||
'''Throwing Balloons''' is a [[Mini Battle]] featured in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and | '''Throwing Balloons''' is a [[Mini Battle]] featured in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|its reissue]]. A [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] and a [[Bandit]] toss a slowly expanding [[Balloon (Mini Battle)|balloon]] back and forth until it pops, deciding the loser and consequently the winner as well. Whenever the Yoshi receives the balloon, the correct buttons shown must be pressed in time to toss it back to the Bandit, who then attempts to do the same. There is a set time limit in which the buttons must be entered. If the Yoshi or the Bandit makes a mistake, the timer restarts. There is a total of three modes, with four, five, and six buttons featured respectively. If the Yoshi wins, he receives an item or one, two, or three [[extra life|extra lives]]. Using the [[cheat code]] from the World Map unlocks a multiplayer version of the game in which the Bandit is controlled by a second player. | ||
This Mini Battle can be played behind the locked doors of shacks in the stages [[The Cave Of Chomp Rock]], [[What's Gusty Taste Like?]], [[Jungle Rhythm...]], [[The Cave Of The Lakitus]], [[BLIZZARD!!!]], and [[KEEP MOVING!!!!]] It is the only Mini Battle that can be played in at least one stage of each [[world]], and it is playable only by Green, Pink, Light-Blue, and Red Yoshis. | |||
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*In ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', the buttons shown | *In ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', the buttons shown onscreen have the same color as they would on a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] controller, even in the North American release. | ||
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Revision as of 17:15, November 30, 2022
Throwing Balloons is a Mini Battle featured in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and its reissue. A Yoshi and a Bandit toss a slowly expanding balloon back and forth until it pops, deciding the loser and consequently the winner as well. Whenever the Yoshi receives the balloon, the correct buttons shown must be pressed in time to toss it back to the Bandit, who then attempts to do the same. There is a set time limit in which the buttons must be entered. If the Yoshi or the Bandit makes a mistake, the timer restarts. There is a total of three modes, with four, five, and six buttons featured respectively. If the Yoshi wins, he receives an item or one, two, or three extra lives. Using the cheat code from the World Map unlocks a multiplayer version of the game in which the Bandit is controlled by a second player.
This Mini Battle can be played behind the locked doors of shacks in the stages The Cave Of Chomp Rock, What's Gusty Taste Like?, Jungle Rhythm..., The Cave Of The Lakitus, BLIZZARD!!!, and KEEP MOVING!!!! It is the only Mini Battle that can be played in at least one stage of each world, and it is playable only by Green, Pink, Light-Blue, and Red Yoshis.
In-game instructions
- SNES version: "To throw the balloon, key in the button sequences as shown. The game time is limited. If the balloon pops on you, then you lose[sic] Collect an item if you win!"
- GBA version: "To throw the balloon, press the button sequences as shown. The game time is limited. If the balloon pops on you, you lose. If you win, you'll collect a 1-UP!"
Gallery
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (4)"
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (6)"
Icon for the VS. 2P version
1UP card
2UP card
3UP card
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (4)"
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (5)"
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (6)"
1UP card
2UP card
3UP card
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | フウセンなげ Fūsen Nage |
Balloon Throw |
| German | Ballonduell |
Balloon Duel |
| Italian | Pallone Bomba |
Bomb Balloon |
Trivia
- In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, the buttons shown onscreen have the same color as they would on a Super Famicom controller, even in the North American release.
