Throwing Balloons
Throwing Balloons is aMini Battle featured inSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island andits reissue. AYoshi and aBandit toss a slowly expandingballoon back and forth until it pops, deciding the loser and consequently the winner as well. Whenever the Yoshi receives the balloon, the correct buttons shown must be pressed in time to toss it back to the Bandit, which then attempts to do the same. There is a set time limit in which the buttons must be entered. If the Yoshi or the Bandit makes a mistake, the timer restarts. There is a total of three modes, with four, five, and six buttons featured respectively. If the Yoshi wins, he receives an item or one, two, or threeextra lives. Using thecheat code from theworld map unlocks a multiplayer version of the game in which the Bandit is controlled by a second player.
This Mini Battle can be played behind the locked doors of shacks in the stagesThe Cave Of Chomp Rock,What's Gusty Taste Like?,Jungle Rhythm...,The Cave Of The Lakitus,BLIZZARD!!!, andKEEP MOVING!!!! It is the only Mini Battle that can be played in at least one stage of each world, and it is playable only by Green, Pink, Light Blue, and Red Yoshis.
In-game instructions[edit]
- SNES version:"To throw the balloon, key in the button sequences as shown. The game time is limited. If the balloon pops on you, then you lose[sic] Collect an item if you win!"
- GBA version:"To throw the balloon, press the button sequences as shown. The game time is limited. If the balloon pops on you, you lose. If you win, you'll collect a 1-UP!"
Gallery[edit]
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island[edit]
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (4)"
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (6)"
Icon for the VS. 2P version
1UP card
2UP card
3UP card
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3[edit]
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (4)"
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (5)"
Icon for "Throwing Balloons (6)"
1UP card
2UP card
3UP card
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | フウセンなげ[?] Fūsen Nage | Balloon Throw | |
| French | Partie de Ballon[?] | Balloon Party | |
| German | Ballonduell[?] | Balloon Duel | |
| Italian | Pallone Bomba[?] | Bomb Balloon | |
| Spanish | La Patata Caliente[?] | TheHot Potato |
Notes[edit]
- InSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, the buttons shown onscreen have the same color as they would on aSuper Famicom controller, even in the North American release.
