| Archaeologuess | |||
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| Appears in | Mario Party 4 | ||
| Type | Story minigame | ||
| Time limit | 15 seconds per round | ||
| Music track | Challenge | ||
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Archaeologuess is the Story minigame of Shy Guy in Mario Party 4. It can be played and unlocked only when Shy Guy's Jungle Jam is completed. The minigame's name is a pun on the word "archaeologist." It is a game of odd-one-out that takes place in an ancient chamber.
Gameplay
In the minigame, the player must determine which shape out of five has one difference from the other four. If a player guesses incorrectly, the shape will fall down and flatten their character. A correct guess sends the shape flying towards the Shy Guy picture in the back of the room. The player wins by getting three correct guesses before their opponent.
Controls
– Move
– Press the switch
In-game text
- Shy Guy – "One of the five spinning blocks will have a unique shape. Use to move under the one block that doesn't match, and then press to hit the switch. Pressing the switch lets you choose that block. You get a point if you're right, but you get crushed if you're wrong. If you can get three points before I do, then you win!"
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ナゾ！なぞ？ブロック[?] Nazo! Nazo? Burokku |
Mystery! Mystery? Block | |
| French | Archéo-Logo[?] | Archeo-Logo (pun on archaeologist and logo) | |
| German | Forschernase[?] | Brisk Nose | |
| Italian | Sfida archeologica[?] | Archaeological challenge | |
| Spanish | El templo de Shyndiana[?] | Shyndiana's Temple, referencing Indiana Jones |