Crossfire Caverns

Template:Minigame-infobox Crossfire Caverns is a Bowser Jr. minigame in Mario Party 9. This minigame is similar to Lava Lobbers in Mario Party 8.

Introduction

The second player fires a cannonball at Bowser Jr., who laughs as he dodges it. The camera zooms out to show the first player, then the screen splits in half.

Gameplay

The players must try to hit Bowser Jr. with their cannonballs three times. Between the tracks, there are rocks, which can be destroyed with cannonballs. If Bowser Jr. ever gets too far off a player's screen, an arrow points in his direction. If a cannonball hits Bowser Jr., he loses a heart and is temporarily stunned. However, a cannonball that goes all the way across the field could hit the other player, stunning them temporarily. If the players do not hit Bowser Jr. three times in 30 seconds, Bowser Jr. is victorious.

Ending

If the players are successful, Bowser Jr.'s mine cart will wobble slightly before it falls off the track. If the players are unsuccessful, Bowser Jr. will jump happily in his cart and laugh.

In-game text

• Rules – "Blast Bowser Jr. as he tries to evade you and your teammate. Score three direct hits to win!"
• Controls – "Hold the Wii Remote sideways. Tilt the Wii Remote in the direction you want to move your mine cart. Press to fire your cannon."

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	はさんでねらいうち[?] Hasande neraiuchi	Aim for the target
Chinese	夾心轟炸[?] Jiāxīn hōngzhà	Sandwich Bombs 「夾心」 can refer to someone caught between two people.
German	Kreuzfeuer-Höhle[?]	Crossfire Cave
Italian	Tra due fuochi[?]	Between two fires
Spanish	Fuego cruzado[?]	Crossfire