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| |image=[[File:SMPJ Skeleton Key Artwork.png|125px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Party Jamboree'' | | |image=[[File:MP2 Skeleton Key.png]]<br>The Skeleton Key as it appears in ''Mario Party 2''<br>[[File:MP3 Skeleton Key.png]]<br>The Skeleton Key as it appears in ''Mario Party 3'' |
| |first_appearance=''[[Mario Party 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]]) | | |first_appearance=''[[Mario Party 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]]) |
| |latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (version 3.2.4, cameo) (2024) | | |latest_appearance=''[[Tetris 99]]'' (27th Maximus Cup, cameo) (2021)<br>''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]], ''Super Mario'' franchise) |
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| {{quote|I truly enjoyed the time we shared. I miss the way the inside of your pocket smells.|Skeleton Key|Mario Party Superstars}} | | {{quote|Hi! I'm the Skeleton Key! Shall I use my skills to open this gate?|Skeleton Key|Mario Party 3}} |
| | | The '''Skeleton Key''' is a [[key]] in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. It is named after an {{wp|Skeleton key|actual kind of key}} used on some types of locks. The Skeleton Key can unlock special doors throughout the various boards, usually for opening up secret paths or shortcuts. To use a Skeleton Key, a player must reach a door and choose to use it. The item is replaced by the [[Mini Mushroom]] in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', which allows partiers to access new paths via [[Gate (Mario Party 4)|gates]]. |
| The '''Skeleton Key''' is an item in a few games of the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], debuting in ''[[Mario Party 2]]''. It is a [[key]] with a golden bow on its head (replaced by angry black eyebrows in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' only) that can unlock certain doors on a board, usually opening access to areas that cannot be reached otherwise. The Skeleton Key likes being with its owner, being relieved if they choose not to unlock a path, whilst being sad if they do use it. It is [[Luigi]]'s favorite item in ''Mario Party 2'' and ''3''. The Skeleton Key shares a name with a {{wp|Skeleton key|real-life key}}. | |
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| ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' appears to have [[Mini Mushroom]]s as its functional equivalent, as they allow access to different paths using [[tiny pipe]]s. | |
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
| ===''Mario Party 2''=== | | ===''Mario Party 2''=== |
| [[File:MP2 Skeleton Key.png|frame|left]] | | In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', the Skeleton Key has a golden bow on its head and is [[Luigi]]'s favorite item. It is always for sale at [[Item Shop (Mario Party series)|Item Shops]], regardless of whether or not [[Toad]] or [[Koopa Kid]] is running it. The exception to this rule are the shops in [[Bowser Land]] where Baby Bowser forces players to buy a particular item, though he can force a player to buy a Skeleton Key. The only way to discard an unwanted Skeleton Key is by using it on a door, even if the player does not wish to travel through it. |
| The Skeleton Key can always be bought at [[Item Shop (Mario Party series)|Item Shops]] for 10 [[Coin]]s in ''Mario Party 2'', except in [[Bowser Land]], unless Baby Bowser forces the player to buy one for 12 Coins. A Skeleton Key cannot be thrown away, but only used on a door.
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| ===''Mario Party 3''=== | | ===''Mario Party 3''=== |
| [[File:MP3 Skeleton Key.png|frame|left]]
| | In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the Skeleton Key was redesigned to have big black eyebrows instead and continues to be Luigi's favorite item. Unlike ''Mario Party 2'', it is possible for players to "use" a Skeleton Key on their turn like a normal item, which gives them the option to throw it away. |
| Since ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the Skeleton Key costs three coins to buy at Item Shops, and it also allows players to throw away their Skeleton Key without going to a door first. It is sold at Item Shops from [[Toad]] and [[Koopa Kid]] alike.
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| ===''Mario Party Superstars''=== | | ===''Mario Party Superstars''=== |
| The Skeleton Key returns in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', exclusively on the boards [[Space Land]], [[Horror Land]], and [[Woody Woods]].
| | In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', the Skeleton Key returns with its ''Mario Party 2'' design. |
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| ===''Super Mario Party Jamboree''=== | | ===''Super Mario Party Jamboree''=== |
| The Skeleton Key retains its main role in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''. It appears only in the boards [[Western Land]] and [[King Bowser's Keep]], and is one of the eight items that can chosen for either board during Pro Rules. There is the "Friends Forever" achievement that can be obtained by having a Skeleton Key and not using it throughout the game.
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| | | In ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'', the Skeleton Key once again returns with its ''Mario Party 2'' design.<ref>{{file link|Super Mario Party Jamboree Box NA.jpg|''Super Mario Party Jamboree'' boxart}}</ref> |
| In Party-Planner Trek, [[Kamek]] gives a Skeleton Key to the player at King Bowser's Keep, wanting them to use it on the gate nearby.<ref>{{cite|quote=Test out this {{color|orange|Skeleton Key}} for me. Use it at the {{color|orange|gate}} closest to here and tell me how it goes.|author=[[Kamek]]|title=''Super Mario Party Jamboree''|date=2024|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> The Skeleton Key cannot be used on the gate until the player honors its request of riding through the red pipe with it.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=37:11|url=youtu.be/U60bhcUIQJg?feature=shared&t=2231|title=''Super Mario Party Jamboree'' - Party Planner Trek (King Bowser's Keep 100%)|date=October 18, 2024|author=JSkeleton's Nintendo World|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 7, 2025}}</ref>
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| ==Profiles==
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| ===''Mario Party 2''===
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| |Eng=Use this Item to open Locked Gates on the ADVENTURE BOARDS. This can only be used when you are in front of a Locked Gate.<ref>{{cite|date=2000|title=''Mario Party 2'' Instruction Booklet|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_8/Manual_Nintendo64_MarioParty2_EN.pdf|format=PDF|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|website=Nintendo of Europe|page=14|accessdate=October 25, 2024}}</ref>}}
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| ===''Mario Party 3''===
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| |Eng=The Skeleton Key unlocks gates to certain paths on the boards. It's a must for shortcut lovers.<ref>{{cite|date=2001|title=''Mario Party 3'' Instruction Booklet|url=ia601206.us.archive.org/27/items/Nintendo64GameManuals/MarioParty3u.pdf|format=PDF|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|website=Internet Archive|isbn=|page=22|accessdate=October 25, 2024}}</ref>}}
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| ===''Mario Party Superstars'' / ''Super Mario Party Jamboree===
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| |Eng=Open a gate. Can only be used when you're next to a gate.}}
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
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| Skeleton Key mini-game sprite MP2.png|''Mario Party 2'' | | Skeleton Key mini-game sprite MP2.png|''Mario Party 2'' |
| Skeleton Key Dialogue Portrait MP2.png | | Skeleton Key Dialogue Portrait MP2.png |
| Skeleton Key MP3.png|''Mario Party 3'' | | Skeleton Key MP3.png |
| Skeleton Key Item player panel sprite.png | | Skeleton Key Item player panel sprite.png |
| Skeleton Key mini-game sprite MP3.png | | Skeleton Key mini-game sprite MP3.png |
| Skeleton Key Dialogue Portrait MP3.png | | Skeleton Key Dialogue Portrait MP3.png |
| MP3 Skeleton Key Artwork.jpg | | MP3 Skeleton Key Artwork.jpg|''Mario Party 3'' |
| Item MPS Skeleton Key.png|''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''
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| MPS Skeleton Key.png|''Mario Party Superstars'' | | MPS Skeleton Key.png|''Mario Party Superstars'' |
| | Item MPS Skeleton Key.png|''Mario Party Superstars'' |
| Sticker Skeleton Key - Mario Party Superstars.png|''Mario Party Superstars'' | | Sticker Skeleton Key - Mario Party Superstars.png|''Mario Party Superstars'' |
| SMPJ Skeleton Key.png|''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==Names in other languages== | | ==Names in other languages== |
| {{foreign names | | {{foreign names |
| |Jpn=アカズキーちゃん | | |Jap=アカズキーちゃん <small>(''Mario Party 2'' / ''Mario Party Superstars'')</small><br>''Akazukīchan''<br>キーマン <small>(''Mario Party 3'')</small><br>''Kīman'' |
| |JpnR=Akazukīchan
| | |JapM=Pun on「開かず」(''akazu'', can't open), "key", and「赤ずきんちゃん」(''Akazukin-chan'', {{wp|Little Red Riding Hood}})<br><br>Key Man |
| |JpnM=Pun on「開かず」(''akazu'', "can't open"), "key", and「赤ずきんちゃん」(''Akazukin-chan'', "{{wp|Little Red Riding Hood}}") | |
| |JpnN={{nw|''Mario Party 2'' / ''Mario Party Superstars''}}
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| |Jpn2=キーマン
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| |Jpn2R=Kīman
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| |Jpn2M=Key Man
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| |Jpn2N=''Mario Party 3''
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| |ChiS=开不开钥匙 | | |ChiS=开不开钥匙 |
| |ChiSR=Kāi bù kāi yàoshi | | |ChiSR=Kāi bù kāi yàoshi |
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| |ChiTR=Kāi bù kāi yàoshi | | |ChiTR=Kāi bù kāi yàoshi |
| |ChiTM=Can't open the key | | |ChiTM=Can't open the key |
| | |Ger=Skelett-Schlüssel |
| | |GerM=Literally means "Skeleton Key" |
| |Dut=Hoofdsleutel | | |Dut=Hoofdsleutel |
| |DutM=Means "main key" or "head key" | | |DutM=Means "main key" or "head key" |
| |FreA=Passe-partout | | |Fre=Clé Squelette |
| |FreAM=Skeleton Key | | |FreM=Skeleton key |
| |FreAC=<ref>{{cite|author=Polo|date=November 10, 2021|url=youtube.com/watch?v=PM0C0Yf_UiE|title= JE SUIS DEVENU UN PRO SUR MARIO PARTY SUPERSTARS EN LIGNE !|timestamp=12:29|publisher=YouTube|language=fr|accessdate=September 25, 2024}}</ref> | | |Ita=Schelechiave<br>Chiave <small>(''Mario Party Superstars'')</small> |
| |FreE=Clé squelette
| | |ItaM=Skele-key<br>Key |
| |FreEM=Skeleton Key
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| |FreEC=<ref>{{cite|author=Guillaume & Kim|date=October 30, 2021|url=youtube.com/watch?v=6K9CbvOJW3o|title= MARIO PARTY SUPERSTARS EPISODE 2 : STATION SPATIALE (NINTENDO SWITCH) |timestamp=22:55|publisher=YouTube|language=fr|accessdate=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
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| |FreE2=Clé Squelette
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| |FreE2M=Skeleton Key
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| |FreE2N=''Mario Party 2'', ''Mario Party 3''
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| |Ger=Generalschlüssel
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| |GerM=Master Key
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| |GerC=<ref>{{cite|author=Domtendo|date=November 4, 2021|url=youtube.com/watch?v=lZAB3_dd-C4|title= MARIO PARTY SUPERSTARS 🎲 #13: Astronomische Party im Space Land |timestamp=7:44|publisher=YouTube|language=de|accessdate=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
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| |Ger2=Skelett-Schlüssel
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| |Ger2M=Literally means "Skeleton Key"
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| |Ger2N=''Mario Party 2'', ''Mario Party 3''
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| |Ita=Schelechiave
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| |ItaM=Skele-key | |
| |ItaN=''Mario Party 2''
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| |Ita2=Chiave
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| |Ita2M=Key
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| |Ita2N=''Mario Party Superstars''
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| |Kor=게이트 키 | | |Kor=게이트 키 |
| |KorR=Geiteu Ki | | |KorR=Geiteu Ki |
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| |RusR=Master Klyuch | | |RusR=Master Klyuch |
| |RusM=Master Key | | |RusM=Master Key |
| |SpaA=Llave maestra | | |Spa=Llave maestra<br>Llave Esqueleto |
| |SpaAM=Master Key
| | |SpaM=Master Key<br>Skeleton Key |
| |SpaE=Llave maestra
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| |SpaEM=Master Key | |
| |SpaEN=Since ''Mario Party Superstars''
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| |SpaE2=Llave Skeleton
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| |SpaE2M=Skeleton Key
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| |SpaE2N=''Mario Party 2''
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| |SpaE3=Llave Esqueleto
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| |SpaE3M=Skeleton Key
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| |SpaE3N=''Mario Party 3''
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