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{{minigame-infobox
{{minigame infobox
| image = [[File:Weight For It MP7.png|260px]]
|image=[[File:Weight For It MP7.png|260px]]
| appeared_in = ''[[Mario Party 7]]''
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party 7]]''
| type = Duel mini-game
|type=Duel minigame
| time = 15 seconds
|time=15 seconds
| song = Fun in the Sun
|track=Fun in the Sun
|sample=[[File:MP7 Fun in the Sun.oga]]
}}
}}
'''Weight for It''' is a duel [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. The minigame's name originates from the saying "wait for it".
'''Weight for It''' is a Duel [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. The minigame's name is a play on the phrase "wait for it."


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The first player knocks a ball past the rival, surprising them. Then, the player walks to the center of the left platform.
The first player knocks a ball past the rival, surprising them, before taking their position in the center of the left platform with [[Goomba]]s watching.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The goal of the minigame is that the two players need to send metallic balls at each other by whacking them with their [[hammer]]s.
The two players must send as many of the seven weighted balls to the opposing sides as they can by whacking them with their [[hammer]]s. If one player knocks a ball into the opponent, that opponent will be stunned for a few seconds. Once time is up, the player with fewer weighted balls on their side wins. While a tie is possible, it is highly unlikely to occur in normal play unless the players do nothing, especially with the ball that spawns in the center.


If one player knocks a ball into the opponent, that opponent will be stunned for a few seconds. Once time is up, the player who has the most balls on their side loses. There are seven weights, ensuring that a tie is nearly impossible unless the players do nothing.
==Ending==
[[File:Weight for It End.png|thumb|250px|The ending to Weight for It]]
The winning player celebrates as the losing player's side of the stage falls into the pit, taking them with it. If a tie occurs, however, both sides of the platform fall into the pit.


==Ending==
The winning player performs their victory animation, while the losing player's side falls into the pit, causing the losing player to also fall with it, as well as the balls on that side. In the event of a tie, however, the platform the two players are on will split in half and fall into the pit, taking the two players and the balls with it.
==Controls==
==Controls==
* {{button|gcn|Stick}} – Move
* {{button|gcn|Stick}} – Move
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Goombrat Combat]]
*[[Goombrat Combat]]


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Hanmā de uchikaese!
|JapR=Hanmā de uchikaese!
|JapM=Hit Back with a Hammer!
|JapM=Hit Back with a Hammer!
|Fra=Dans ton Camp
|Fre=Dans ton Camp
|FraM=In your Side
|FreM=In your Side
|Ger=Vorschlagjammer
|Ger=Vorschlagjammer
|GerM=Portmanteau of ''Vorschlaghammer'' (sledgehammer) and ''Jammer'' (misery)
|GerM=Portmanteau of ''Vorschlaghammer'' (sledgehammer) and ''Jammer'' (misery)
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}}
}}


{{MP7 Minigames}}
{{MP7 minigames}}
[[Category:Duel Minigames]]
[[Category:Duel minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party 7 Minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party 7 minigames]]

Latest revision as of 11:00, January 8, 2024

Weight for It
Wario and Toadette in Weight for It in Mario Party 7
Appears in Mario Party 7
Type Duel minigame
Time limit 15 seconds
Music track Fun in the Sun
Music sample

Weight for It is a Duel minigame in Mario Party 7. The minigame's name is a play on the phrase "wait for it."

Introduction[edit]

The first player knocks a ball past the rival, surprising them, before taking their position in the center of the left platform with Goombas watching.

Gameplay[edit]

The two players must send as many of the seven weighted balls to the opposing sides as they can by whacking them with their hammers. If one player knocks a ball into the opponent, that opponent will be stunned for a few seconds. Once time is up, the player with fewer weighted balls on their side wins. While a tie is possible, it is highly unlikely to occur in normal play unless the players do nothing, especially with the ball that spawns in the center.

Ending[edit]

The ending to Weight for It

The winning player celebrates as the losing player's side of the stage falls into the pit, taking them with it. If a tie occurs, however, both sides of the platform fall into the pit.

Controls[edit]

  • Control Stick – Move
  • A Button – Swing hammer

In-game text[edit]

  • Rules"Hit balls with a hammer to roll them toward your rival. The player with the least amount of balls wins!"
  • Advice"Hit the balls! Quickly! It's easy and fun!"

See also[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ハンマーでうちかえせ!
Hanmā de uchikaese!
Hit Back with a Hammer!

French Dans ton Camp
In your Side
German Vorschlagjammer
Portmanteau of Vorschlaghammer (sledgehammer) and Jammer (misery)
Italian Palloni e martelloni
Balls and hammers
Spanish Polo de supervivencia
Survival polo