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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
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party]]''
| title = Shell Game
|image=[[File:ShellGame.png|260px]]
| appeared_in = ''[[Mario Party]]''
|type=1-Player minigame
| image = [[File:ShellGame.png|260px]]
|time=10 seconds
| type = 1-Player mini-game
|track=Taking Coins
| time = 10 seconds
|sample=[[File:MP Taking Coins.oga]]
| song = Taking Coins
}}
}}
'''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.
'''Shell Game''' is a 1-Player [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party]]''. Its name alludes to the {{wp|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==
==Introduction==
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.
Four [[Koopa Troopa]]s open their [[treasure chest|Treasure Chest]]s. A pile of [[Coin]]s flies into the chest farthest to the left. The chests close, and the Koopas get into their [[Koopa Shell|shell]]s and shuffle around.


==Gameplay==
==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. 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 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 [[Ground Pound|hip-drop]] in this minigame. None of these moves are of use when the player interacts with the shells.
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.
The minigame can be purchased from the [[Mini-Game House]] for 200 Coins when it is available for purchase.


==Ending==
==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 opens its chest with the Coins falling off 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 will open its chest with the Coins falling off the tower. The player slumps in disappointment.


==Controls==
==Controls==
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==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."''


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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ノコノコたまてばこ
|Jap=ノコノコたまてばこ
|JpnR=Nokonoko Tamatebako
|JapR=Nokonoko Tamatebako
|JpnM=Koopa Troopa Treasure Chest
|JapM=Koopa Troopa Treasure Chest
|Fre=Coquilla-jeu
|Fra=Coquilla-jeu
|FreM=From ''jeu'' (game) and ''coquillage'' (a seashell, rather than ''carapace'', a turtle shell)
|FraM=From ''jeu'' (game) and ''coquillage'' (a seashell, rather than ''carapace'', a turtle shell)
|Ger=Hütchenspiel
|Ger=Hütchenspiel
|GerM=Shell Game
|GerM=Literal translation
|Ita=Shell Game<ref>''[[Mario Party]]'' European manual, pag. 141</ref>
}}
}}
==References==
 
<references/>
{{MP1 Minigames}}
{{MP minigames}}
[[Category:Mario Party Minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party minigames]]
[[de:Hütchenspiel]]
[[de:Hütchenspiel]]

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