Hot Shots

Template:Minigame-infobox Hot Shots is a 4-player (and a duel) minigame that is found during the events of the game Mario Party DS. Its name is a term used for self-assured and successful people.

Gameplay

The player must use the touch screen to aim the match at the faces of Bowser or Kamek.

Shooting Bowser gives the player 100 points and shooting Kamek gives 20 points. Toadette appears in this minigame and shooting her can cause the shooter to lose 30 points. The player also receives bonus points for consecutive shots without missing, shooting Toadette or shooting an empty target. At the end, the player with the most points will win the minigame.

Ending

Victorious characters perform their winning poses on a giant, golden arrow coin, while the players that lose will sulk on the green grass. Except when being played as a Duel minigame, it is possible for there not to be a loser. If no one gets any points or if both players tie in the Duel variant, then a tie occurs.

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 won as it will say Tie after the New Record fanfare. This also applies to the other Duel minigames with a record system, such as Rail Riders, Hanger Management, Get the Lead Out, Twist and Route, Pedal Pushers, Raft Riot, Study Fall, Hedge Honcho. Domino Effect, Cherry-Go-Round, Roller Coasters and Twist and Route.

Controls

• – Draw and aim

In-game text

• Rules – "Draw your bow with the stylus and aim for a target. Bowser is worth 100 points. Kamek is worth 20 points. You'll lose 30 points if you hit Toadette."
• Tips – "Shoot quickly, but watch out for all the Toadette targets!"