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{{minigame infobox
{{minigame-infobox
|image=[[File:SaucerSwarm.png|280px]]<br>Battle<br>[[File:SaucerSwarmDuel.png|280px]]<br>Duel
| image = [[File:SaucerSwarm.png|260px]] <br> Battle mini-game version <br> [[File:SaucerSwarmDuel.png|260px]] <br> Duel mini-game version
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party 8]]''
| appeared_in = ''[[Mario Party 8]]''
|type=Battle minigame<br>Duel minigame
| type = Battle mini-game <br> Duel mini-game
|time=30 seconds
| controls = {{button|wii|Wiimote}} &ndash; '''Pivot'''<br>{{button|wii|2}} &ndash; '''Shoot'''
|record=20 points
| record = 20 points
|track=Feelin' Cyber
| song = Feelin' Cyber
|sample=[[File:MP8 Feelin' Cyber.oga]]
}}
}}
'''Saucer Swarm''' is a Battle and Duel [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', as well as a single-player minigame in [[Test for the Best]].
'''Saucer Swarm''' is a Battle and Duel [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''.


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
A large [[UFO]] is seen overhead, releasing many smaller UFOs from underneath it. As the camera zooms down, the first player is shown riding a laser blaster as the aliens touch down on the ground in front of them. The screen then splits to reveal all players.
A large flying saucer is seen overhead, releasing many smaller flying saucers from underneath it. As the camera zooms down, the first player is shown riding a laser blaster as the aliens touch down on the ground in front of them. The screen then splits to reveal all players.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The many small UFO-like aliens are trying to home in on the players' blasters and attack, so the players must shoot them to keep them at bay. Each UFO alien the player shoots is worth a [[point]]. An additional golden UFO alien who floats around erratically in the background is worth two points if shot. If an alien gets too close to the player, the latter is electrocuted and momentarily stunned. Whichever player(s) shoot(s) the most aliens win(s). If both players have the same score in the Duel variant, it ends in a tie; if they break the current record while doing so, it counts as a new record even though neither player won. This also applies to [[Swing Kings]].
The many small flying saucer-like aliens are trying to home in on the players' blaster and attack, so the player must shoot them to keep them at bay. An additional golden flying saucer alien who floats around erratically in the background is worth two points if shot. If an alien gets too close to the player, the latter is electrocuted and momentarily stunned.
 
Whichever player or players shoot the most flying saucers within the time limit wins.
 
'''Note:''' If both players get the same score in the Duel variant that breaks the current record, it counts as a new record even though no one wins. This also applies to the other Duel minigames with a record system, such as [[Swing Kings]].


==Ending==
==Ending==
[[File:SaucerSwarmEnd.png|thumb|[[Luigi]] watches [[Wario]] get abducted.]]
[[File:SaucerSwarmEnd.png|thumb|left]]
Winners perform their victory poses, while losers get abducted by the alien spaceship. Winners then watch the spaceship fly off. In the Battle variant, if everyone has the same score, everyone wins, and no one is abducted. In case of no one scoring or both players tying in the Duel variant, all the players are abducted by the alien spaceship.
The winning players perform a victory dance, and the other players soon find themselves being abducted by aliens. The winners then watch the spaceship fly off. It is possible that no one loses, in which case no one will be abducted. In case of no one scoring or both players tying in the Duel variant, all the players are abducted by the alien spaceship.
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==[[Test for the Best]]==
This minigame appears in [[Test for the Best]]. The player plays alone in this minigame and his or her objective is to shoot as many flying saucers as possible within 30 seconds.


==Test for the Best==
The scores required to earn a certain point total are as follows:
In Test for the Best, the player plays alone in this minigame and must shoot as many aliens as possible within 30 seconds. The scores required to earn a certain point total are as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Grade !! Points earned !! Score required in minigame (NTSC) || Score required in minigame (PAL) !! Title
! Grade !! Points Earned !! Required in Minigame
|-
|-
| '''A+''' || 1,000 || 52 saucers || 50 saucers || Titanium Defender
| '''A+''' || 1,000 || 52 saucers
|-
|-
| '''A''' || 900 || 48 saucers || 46 saucers || Silver Defender
| '''A''' || 900 || 48 saucers
|-
|-
| '''B''' || 800 || 44 saucers || 42 saucers || Iron Defender
| '''B''' || 800 || 44 saucers
|-
|-
| '''C''' || 700 || 40 saucers || 38 saucers || Average Defender
| '''C''' || 700 || 40 saucers
|-
|-
| '''D''' || 600 || 36 saucers || 34 saucers || Sleepwalking Shooter
| '''D''' || 600 || 36 saucers
|-
| '''F''' || 0 || N/A || N/A || Spaced-out Shooter
|}
|}
==Controls==
*'''Wii Remote:''' Pivot
*'''Buttons'''
**{{button|wii|2}} &ndash; Shoot


==In-game text==
==In-game text==
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|Ger=Kampf den Untertassen
|Ger=Kampf den Untertassen
|GerM=Battling the Saucers
|GerM=Battling the Saucers
|Fre=Vaisseaux Spéciaux
|Fra=Vaisseaux Spéciaux
|FreM=Special Ships (pun on ''vaisseau spatial'' (spaceship))
|FraM=Special Ships (pun on ''vaisseau spatial'' (spaceship))
|Spa=Enjambre de platillos
|Spa=Enjambre de platillos
|SpaM=Saucer Swarm
|SpaM=Literal translation
|Ita=Invasione UFO
|Ita=Invasione UFO
|ItaM=UFO Invasion
|ItaM=UFO Invasion}}
|Jap=たおせインベーダー
|JapR=Taose Inbēdā
|JapM=Defeat the Invaders
|Kor=침략자를 물리쳐라 !
|KorR=Chimlyagjaleul Mullichyeola !
|KorM=Defeat the Invaders!
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The giant UFO model used in this minigame was reused in ''{{wp|Wii Play: Motion}}'' in the UFO stage of the Trigger Twist mode.


{{MP8 minigames}}
{{MP8 Minigames}}
[[Category:Duel minigames]]
[[Category:Duel Minigames]]
[[Category:Battle minigames]]
[[Category:Battle Minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party 8 minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party 8 Minigames]]

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