Block and Roll

Template:Minigame-infobox Block and Roll is a 1-vs-Rivals minigame featured in Mario Party 9.

Introduction

The screen shows the solo player's destination. It then goes across the path to the solo player, who picks up a block. They begin walking, but a boulder knocks the block out of their hands. As the camera zooms out to show the rivals, the solo player grabs a new block.

Gameplay

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Another screenshot of Block and Roll.

The solo player attempts to transport three blocks to the other side while dodging the rivals' boulders. After a rival rolls a boulder, there is a three second lag before they can roll another one. If the solo player is hit by a boulder, they drop their cube and must return to the cube source to get a new one. The solo player moves more quickly when not carrying a block. If the rivals successfully prevent the solo player from transporting three blocks within 60 seconds, they are victorious.

Ending

If the solo player is victorious, the area begins to shake and a path across the gorge appears.

Trivia

• The concept of this game is similar to Boulder Balls from Mario Party 3, except the roles have been reversed.
• Its name is a pun on Rock and Roll.