Bumper Sparks
Template:Minigame-infobox Bumper Sparks is a Bowser Jr. minigame in Mario Party 9. Its name is most likely a pun on "bumper cars," an amusement park attraction. This is also like the minigame Bumper Balls, which is found in Mario Party and Mario Party 2.
Introduction
Bowser Jr. runs into his Junior Clown Car and turns around to face the camera. The camera then zooms out to show the entire playing field.
Gameplay
The pair must try to knock Bowser Jr. into the electric rail three times before time runs out. Players will bounce off each other and Bowser Jr. If a player hits the fence, they will be stunned temporarily, but if Bowser Jr. hits the fence, he loses a heart and returns to the center, temporarily invincible. Bowser Jr. generally does not try to attack the players, but he will sometimes lead them into the electric fence. If the pair fails to knock Bowser Jr. into the fence three times in 30 seconds, Bowser Jr. is victorious.
Ending
If the players are victorious, Bowser Jr. and his Junior Clown Car go flying off the screen.
In-game text
- Rules – "Ram into Bowser Jr. to knock him into the electrified ring around the platform. Knock him into the ring three times to win!"
- Controls – "Hold the Wii Remote sideways. Tilt the Wii Remote in the direction you want to move your vehicle."
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 電げきファイト[?] Dengeki Faito |
Electric Shock Fight | |
| Chinese | 電擊擂台[?] Diànjí lèitái |
Electric Shock Arena | |
| German | Bowser Jr.-Scooter[?] | Bowser Jr. Scooter | |
| Italian | Elettroscontro[?] | Electric Collision | |
| Spanish | Tazas de choque[?] | Bumper Teacups (pun on coches de choque, 'bumper cars') |
Trivia
- This is very similar to the boss battle against Topmaniac in Super Mario Galaxy, and is almost identical to the battle against Bowser Jr. on the second airship of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Also, the sound played during this battle is a slowed-down version of the original.
