Triangle Twisters
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| Triangle Twisters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Triangle Twisters in Frenzy Mode | |||
| Appears in | Mario Party DS | ||
| Type | Puzzle minigame | ||
| Time limit | 60 seconds per level in Frenzy Mode 90 seconds per level in Focus Mode | ||
| Initial record | 1,000 points in both Frenzy and Focus Modes | ||
| Music track | Think It Out | ||
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- “You unlocked Triangle Twisters!”
- —Narrator, Mario Party DS
Triangle Twisters is a Puzzle minigame in Mario Party DS. The minigame is unlocked by clearing the Story Mode.
Gameplay
Triangle Twisters features two modes: Frenzy Mode and Focus Mode. Frenzy Mode is played when in multiplayer.
Frenzy Mode
In Frenzy Mode, the entire field is covered with triangles, and the player has 60 seconds to clear as many triangles as they can by connecting four or more. They start on level one, and by clearing 30 triangles, they progress to the next level. The player earns ten points for every individual triangle they clear, and by clearing a level, the player earns 100 points for every second remaining, and the time limit increases up to 30 seconds. Additionally, clearing triangles in the pattern of a bigger triangle or a hexagon results in 200 and 500 bonus points, respectively. The game is over when the player runs out of time. In multiplayer, the player with the higher score wins.
Focus Mode
In Focus Mode, the player must position the triangles in the pattern shown on the top screen in order to clear them. In total, there are 50 puzzles to clear. The player can also press 
or tap the "Reset" button on the Touch Screen at any time in order to restart a puzzle. Clearing four triangles but not in the pattern shown causes the player to lose ten seconds. By clearing a level, the player earns the same bonus as in Frenzy Mode, for a maximum possible score of 450,000.
Controls
Frenzy Mode
– Choose/Spin/Scroll
– Choose
– Spin
– Scroll
Focus Mode
- – Choose/Spin
- – Choose
- – Spin
In-game text
Frenzy Mode
- Rules – "Twist triangle clusters with your stylus to connect four or more triangles of the same color, which will clear them from the field."
- Tips – "You can make not only chains but also triangles and hexagons, so watch for every opportunity to connect tiny triangles of the same color."
Focus Mode
- Rules – "Twist triangle clusters to create the patterns that are shown on the top screen as you play."
- Tips – "You can press to restart a problem. Take your time, because if you connect four or more triangles incorrectly, you'll lose time and have to start over!"
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | さんかくパズル[?] Sankaku Pazuru |
Triangle Puzzle | |
| French | Déluge Delta[?] | Delta Deluge | |
| German | Dreieck-Knobelei[?] | Triangle Brain Teaser | |
| Italian | Triangoli Rotanti[?] | Rotating Triangles | |
| Spanish | Triángulos encadenados[?] | Bound triangles |
Frenzy Mode
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | けして☆さんかく[?] Keshite ☆ Sankaku |
Delete the Triangles | |
| French | Survie[?] | Survival | |
| German | Farb-Wirrwarr[?] | Colour Chaos | |
| Italian | Lotta Contro il Tempo[?] | Time Trial | |
| Spanish | Modo frenético[?] | Frenetic mode |
Focus Mode
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | つくって☆さんかく[?] Tsukutte ☆ Sankaku |
Construct the Triangles | |
| French | Casse-Tête[?] | Brain Teaser | |
| German | Formvollendung[?] | Shape Completion | |
| Italian | Trova la Soluzione[?] | Find the Solution | |
| Spanish | Modo de concentración[?] | Concentration mode |
