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'''Game Guy's Magic Boxes''' is a [[ | |image=[[File:MP3 Game Guys Magic Boxes.png|260px]] | ||
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party 3]]'' | |||
|type=Game Guy’s minigame | |||
|time=10 seconds | |||
|track=Game Guy Mini-Game | |||
|sample=[[File:Mario Party 3 Music - Game Guy Mini-Game.oga]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Game Guy's Magic Boxes''' is a Game Guy [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. | |||
== Gameplay == | ==Gameplay== | ||
When the | When the minigame starts, two [[treasure chest]]s are shown: one containing [[Toad]], and the other containing [[Koopa Kid|Baby Bowser]]. These chests are then hidden by curtains, and they might swap positions after the curtains close. After the curtains reopen, the player must pick the chest containing Toad instead of Baby Bowser. If the player is successful, their [[coin]]s are doubled. If the player picks the chest containing Baby Bowser, they lose all of their coins. If the player chose the correct chest, they are then given the option to either take the coins or risk them all for a second doubling—and, if lucky enough to guess right the second time, a third doubling. Two correct guesses multiply the player's coins by four, while three correct guesses multiply the player's coins by eight. The player can also opt to quit at any time after the first win and take their winnings. | ||
==Expected value== | |||
Let ''B'' be the number of coins bet. At each point, the player has a 1/2 chance of doubling their coins and a 1/2 chance of losing them. Thus, at each point, this is the EV: 1/2 × 2''B'' = '''''B''''' | |||
[[Category: | This is the only [[Game Guy]] game where the player cannot make a profit in the long run, and will instead break even. By the same token, Game Guy also does not turn a profit in most situations. Due to the in-game limit of 999 coins, if a player has 500 coins, they are risking 500 coins to win 499 coins, resulting in a negative expected value of 0.5 coins. Having higher numbers of coins results in even lower potential profit. | ||
==Controls== | |||
* {{button|n64|Stickleft}} '''/''' {{button|n64|Stickright}} – Choose treasure chest | |||
* {{button|n64|A}} – Select treasure chest | |||
==In-game text== | |||
* '''Game Guy''' – ''"Toad is hiding in one of these treasure chests. If you guess right, you'll get more coins. But if you guess wrong, your coins will be mine."'' | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Game Guy's Magic Boxes Toad and Baby Bowser Icon.png|Multiplier table | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jpn=キノピオ?クッパ? | |||
|JpnR=Kinopio? Kuppa? | |||
|JpnM=Toad? Bowser? | |||
|Ger=Glücks Guys Zaubertruhen | |||
|GerM=Game Guy's Magic Chests | |||
|Fre=Boîtes Magiques de Maskash | |||
|FreM=Game Guy's Magic Boxes | |||
|Spa=Cajas Mágicas de Shy Guy | |||
|SpaM=Game Guy's Magic Boxes | |||
}} | |||
{{MP3 minigames}} | |||
[[Category:Mario Party 3 minigames]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:33, February 8, 2025
| Game Guy's Magic Boxes | |||
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| Appears in | Mario Party 3 | ||
| Type | Game Guy’s minigame | ||
| Time limit | 10 seconds | ||
| Music track | Game Guy Mini-Game | ||
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Game Guy's Magic Boxes is a Game Guy minigame found in Mario Party 3.
Gameplay[edit]
When the minigame starts, two treasure chests are shown: one containing Toad, and the other containing Baby Bowser. These chests are then hidden by curtains, and they might swap positions after the curtains close. After the curtains reopen, the player must pick the chest containing Toad instead of Baby Bowser. If the player is successful, their coins are doubled. If the player picks the chest containing Baby Bowser, they lose all of their coins. If the player chose the correct chest, they are then given the option to either take the coins or risk them all for a second doubling—and, if lucky enough to guess right the second time, a third doubling. Two correct guesses multiply the player's coins by four, while three correct guesses multiply the player's coins by eight. The player can also opt to quit at any time after the first win and take their winnings.
Expected value[edit]
Let B be the number of coins bet. At each point, the player has a 1/2 chance of doubling their coins and a 1/2 chance of losing them. Thus, at each point, this is the EV: 1/2 × 2B = B
This is the only Game Guy game where the player cannot make a profit in the long run, and will instead break even. By the same token, Game Guy also does not turn a profit in most situations. Due to the in-game limit of 999 coins, if a player has 500 coins, they are risking 500 coins to win 499 coins, resulting in a negative expected value of 0.5 coins. Having higher numbers of coins results in even lower potential profit.
Controls[edit]
/ 
– Choose treasure chest
– Select treasure chest
In-game text[edit]
- Game Guy – "Toad is hiding in one of these treasure chests. If you guess right, you'll get more coins. But if you guess wrong, your coins will be mine."
Gallery[edit]
Multiplier table
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キノピオ?クッパ?[?] Kinopio? Kuppa? |
Toad? Bowser? | |
| French | Boîtes Magiques de Maskash[?] | Game Guy's Magic Boxes | |
| German | Glücks Guys Zaubertruhen[?] | Game Guy's Magic Chests | |
| Spanish | Cajas Mágicas de Shy Guy[?] | Game Guy's Magic Boxes |
