Gold Mouse
| Gold Mouse | |
|---|---|
 A Gold Mouse inLuigi's Mansion 2 HD | |
| First appearance | Luigi's Mansion (2001) |
| Latest appearance | Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (2024) |
| Variant of | Mouse |
- “A golden ghost mouse found in hallways and near cheese.”
- —Gallery,Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)
Gold Mice (orgold mice),[1][2][3] also referred to asgolden mice,[4]gold mouse ghosts,[5] orgold ghost mice,[6] are ghostly mice that appear inLuigi's Mansion andits remake. They are similar to theBlue Mice andPurple Mice, but they are more prominent because they release treasure if vacuumed into thePoltergust 3000. In this regard, they are similar toSpeedy Spirits, which are also hidden ghosts that release treasure. Like Speedy Spirits, Gold Mice release a variety of treasure, which can includecoins,bills,Gold Bars, and even aStone. Every Gold Mouse releases 30 coins, ten more than what Speedy Spirits release. In the PALHidden Mansion, each Gold Mouse drops 30 coins, 20 bills, a Gold Bar, and aBlue Diamond. If defeated with anelement, however, Gold Mice do not release any treasure.
Ten Gold Mice appear throughoutthe mansion, and they appear in a specific room from either one of two conditions. The fivecheese golden mice[7] (orcheese mice)[8] emerge from a hidden piece ofcheese ifLuigi scans it with theGame Boy Horror, while the fiverandom golden mice[7] (orRandom Mice)[9] have a 20 percent chance of appearing in a predetermined room or hallway. When one appears, the "puzzle complete" jingle plays, followed by the mouse squeaking. Luigi must capture a Gold Mouse before it escapes into the wall. However, unlike with Speedy Spirits, Luigi has another opportunity at catching the Gold Mouse if he reenters the location later, as long as the lights are not on.
Gold Mice reappear inLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (as well asits Nintendo Switch port) andLuigi's Mansion 3, maintaining the same role across all three games. In these games, Gold Mice are not shown to be ghosts but rather rarepests. As before, they yield treasure upon being defeated, which can be done by activating theStrobulb on them. Gold Mice drop one Gold Bar upon being defeated.
Locations inLuigi's Mansion[edit]
Cheese[edit]
| Room | Cheese location | Treasure |
|---|---|---|
| Study | Behind the desk | 30 coins, 10 bills, and aGreen Stone |
| Fortune-teller's Room | BehindMadame Clairvoya's chair | 30 coins, 10 bills, and aBlue Stone |
| Dining Room | Under the chair adjacent toMr. Luggs | 30 coins, 15 bills, and two Gold Bars |
| Tea Room | Behind the left table | 30 coins, 10 bills, and aRed Stone |
| Safari Room | Between the crates and the armchair | 30 coins and 40 bills |
Room/Hallway[edit]
| Room | Location | Treasure |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hall (1F) | Spawns near the door to the Fortune-teller's Room | 30 coins, 15 bills, and two Gold Bars |
| Kitchen | From the far left of the room | 30 coins, 10 bills, and a Green Stone |
| Tea Room | From the left of the room's door | 30 coins, 10 bills, and a Red Stone |
| Main Hall (2F) | Spawns at the end of the vertical hallway just before theSparks | 30 coins, 10 bills, and a Blue Stone |
| Sealed Room | Spawns next to the fireplace where Luigi falls down from | 30 coins and 40 bills |
Gallery[edit]
A Gold Mouse inLuigi's Mansion
A Gold Mouse inLuigi's Mansion 3
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴールドミミー[?] Gōrudo Mimī | From "gold" +「耳」(mimi, "ear") or partial repetition of「 | |
| ゴルミミー[10] Goru Mimī | Likely derived from「ゴールド ミミー」(Gōrudo Mimī, "Gold Mouse") | ||
| French | Souris d'or[?] | Gold mouse | |
| German | Goldmaus[?] | Gold Mouse | |
| Italian | Topo dorato[?] | Golden mouse | |
| Topo fantasma dorato[?] | Gold ghost mouse | ||
| Korean | 골드 찍찍이[?] Goldeu Jjikjjigi | Golden mouse | Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS) |
| Spanish | Ratón dorado[?] | Gold mouse |
References[edit]
- ^"TIP Before you leave, vacuum the web near the Lab door. Flash the gold mice as they appear to earn a nice pile of treasure!" – von Esmarch, Nick (March 24, 2013).Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon PRIMA Official Game Guide.Prima Games. ISBN978-0-307-89554-7. Page 25.
- ^Sinfield, George (2001).Luigi's Mansion Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN1-930206-14-3. Page 95.
- ^"If you see a gold mouse, you can quickly suck it up with the Poltergust 3000 for an in-game prize." –Luigi’s Mansion Tips & Tricks Guide.Play Nintendo (American English). Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^Loe, Casey (November 19, 2001).Luigi's Mansion Perfect Guide.Versus Books (American English). ISBN1-931886-00-8. Page 7.
- ^Cassady, David (March 12, 2002).Nintendo GameCube Collection: 4 Guides for the Price of 1 Prima's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-3916-6. Page 15.
- ^Bogenn, Tim (November 21, 2001).Luigi's Mansion Official Strategy Guide.BradyGAMES (American English). ISBN0-7440-0119-6. Page 21.
- ^abLoe, Casey (November 19, 2001).Luigi's Mansion Perfect Guide.Versus Books (American English). ISBN1-931886-00-8. Page 78.
- ^Loe, Casey (November 19, 2001).Luigi's Mansion Perfect Guide.Versus Books (American English). ISBN1-931886-00-8. Page 19.
- ^Loe, Casey (November 19, 2001).Luigi's Mansion Perfect Guide.Versus Books (American English). ISBN1-931886-00-8. Page 42.
- ^Shogakukan staff (25 Apr. 2013). 『ルイージマンション 2: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo:Shogakukan. ISBN978-4-09-106520-9. Page 176.
