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{{minigame-infobox
{{minigame infobox
| image = [[File:Weight For It MP7.png|260px]]
|image=[[File:Weight For It MP7.png|260px]]
| appeared_in = ''[[Mario Party 7]]''
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party 7]]''
| type = Duel mini-game
|type=Duel minigame
| time = 15 seconds
|time=15 seconds
| song = Fun in the Sun
|track=Fun in the Sun
|sample=[[File:MP7 Fun in the Sun.oga]]
}}
}}
'''Weight for It''' is a duel [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. The minigame's name originated from the saying "wait for it".
'''Weight for It''' is a Duel [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. The minigame's name is a play on the phrase "wait for it."


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The first player knocks a ball past the rival, surprising him/her. Then, he or she walks to the center of the left platform.
The first player knocks a ball past the rival, surprising them, before taking their position in the center of the left platform with [[Goomba]]s watching.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The goal of the minigame is that the two players need to send metallic balls at each other by whacking them with their [[hammer]]s.
The two players must send as many of the seven weighted balls to the opposing sides as they can by whacking them with their [[hammer]]s. If one player knocks a ball into the opponent, that opponent will be stunned for a few seconds. Once time is up, the player with fewer weighted balls on their side wins. While a tie is possible, it is highly unlikely to occur in normal play unless the players do nothing, especially with the ball that spawns in the center.


If one player knocks a ball into the opponent, that opponent will be stunned for a few seconds. Once time is up, the player who has the most balls on his or her side loses. There are seven weights, ensuring that a tie is nearly impossible unless the players do nothing. In the event of a tie, however, the platform the two players are on will split in half and fall into the pit, taking the two players and the balls with it.
==Ending==
[[File:Weight for It End.png|thumb|250px|The ending to Weight for It]]
The winning player celebrates as the losing player's side of the stage falls into the pit, taking them with it. If a tie occurs, however, both sides of the platform fall into the pit.


==Controls==
==Controls==
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* '''Rules''' – ''"Hit balls with a hammer to roll them toward your rival. The player with the least amount of balls wins!"''
* '''Rules''' – ''"Hit balls with a hammer to roll them toward your rival. The player with the least amount of balls wins!"''
* '''Advice''' – ''"Hit the balls! Quickly! It's easy and fun!"''
* '''Advice''' – ''"Hit the balls! Quickly! It's easy and fun!"''
==See also==
*[[Goombrat Combat]]


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=ハンマーでうちかえせ!
|Jap=ハンマーでうちかえせ!
|JapR=Hanmā de uchikaese!
|JapR=Hanmā de uchikaese!
|JapM=Hit back with a hammer!
|JapM=Hit Back with a Hammer!
|Fra=Dans ton Camp
|Fre=Dans ton Camp
|FraM=In your Side
|FreM=In your Side
|Ger=Vorschlagjammer
|Ger=Vorschlagjammer
|GerM=Portmanteau of ''Vorschlaghammer'' (sledgehammer) and ''Jammer'' (misery)
|GerM=Portmanteau of ''Vorschlaghammer'' (sledgehammer) and ''Jammer'' (misery)
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|SpaM=Survival polo
|SpaM=Survival polo
|Ita=Palloni e martelloni
|Ita=Palloni e martelloni
|ItaM=
|ItaM=Balls and hammers
}}
}}


{{MP7 Minigames}}
{{MP7 minigames}}
[[Category:Duel Minigames]]
[[Category:Duel minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party 7 Minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party 7 minigames]]

Latest revision as of 11:00, January 8, 2024

Weight for It
Wario and Toadette in Weight for It in Mario Party 7
Appears in Mario Party 7
Type Duel minigame
Time limit 15 seconds
Music track Fun in the Sun
Music sample

Weight for It is a Duel minigame in Mario Party 7. The minigame's name is a play on the phrase "wait for it."

Introduction[edit]

The first player knocks a ball past the rival, surprising them, before taking their position in the center of the left platform with Goombas watching.

Gameplay[edit]

The two players must send as many of the seven weighted balls to the opposing sides as they can by whacking them with their hammers. If one player knocks a ball into the opponent, that opponent will be stunned for a few seconds. Once time is up, the player with fewer weighted balls on their side wins. While a tie is possible, it is highly unlikely to occur in normal play unless the players do nothing, especially with the ball that spawns in the center.

Ending[edit]

The ending to Weight for It

The winning player celebrates as the losing player's side of the stage falls into the pit, taking them with it. If a tie occurs, however, both sides of the platform fall into the pit.

Controls[edit]

  • Control Stick – Move
  • A Button – Swing hammer

In-game text[edit]

  • Rules"Hit balls with a hammer to roll them toward your rival. The player with the least amount of balls wins!"
  • Advice"Hit the balls! Quickly! It's easy and fun!"

See also[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ハンマーでうちかえせ!
Hanmā de uchikaese!
Hit Back with a Hammer!

French Dans ton Camp
In your Side
German Vorschlagjammer
Portmanteau of Vorschlaghammer (sledgehammer) and Jammer (misery)
Italian Palloni e martelloni
Balls and hammers
Spanish Polo de supervivencia
Survival polo