Line in the Sand

Line in the Sand is a 1-vs-Rivals minigame featured in Mario Party 9.

Introduction

The rivals run into the sand pen, chased by the solo player. The solo player stops at the grassy area, and the camera focuses on the sand pen.

Gameplay

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Another screenshot of Line in the Sand.

The solo player attempts to eliminate all other players by drawing lines in the sand around them. If a complete shape is made, it darkens slightly, and any players inside its perimeter jumps up and is eliminated. If a player draws a line too long without connecting it, the beginning of the line is erased. If even one rival survives the entire 30 seconds, all rivals win.

Strategy

For the solo player, the strategy is not to be greedy. Try to trap your rivals one-by-one, not all at once. Because too long lines will erase from the beginning, so make short circles to trap one rival. Remember, greed will trap us all, so don't be greedy!

For the team, try to start running when the solo player is drawing a line, but sometimes the solo player will turn to the way you're going to. You can also run freely by yourself, but don't run near the line to just taunt the solo player. The solo player may be fast and trap you before you could run away from the line, so please don't do it!

Trivia

• This game's concept is similar to that of Etch 'n' Catch from Mario Party 3.
• The name is a pun on the phrase, "Line in the sand".