Rhythm and Bruise (ピコピコモグラたたき Pikopiko mogura tataki?, Beep Beep Whack-a-Mole) is a Rhythm minigame in Super Mario Party.
Opening[]
The players pose with their hammer on two arms. The metronome ticks and the red arrow points downwards.
Gameplay[]
Rhythm and Bruise gameplay.
The objective of the minigame is to hit the mecha-Monty Moles within the rhythm of the song. If the player times the hit, the player earns three points. If the player hits the mecha-Monty Moles too early or late, the player earns one point. If they do not hit the mecha-Monty Moles, the player earns no points. The yellow light on the circles help the player's timing.
Ending[]
The winner(s) does their victory pose while other players sulk.
Controls[]
- Strike
In-game description[]
Sound Stage[]
"Slam the moles!"
Minigames[]
- "Slam the moles to the rhythm!"
- "Strike when the light reaches you!"
Etymology[]
Rhythm and Bruise is a pun of "Rhythm and Blues", "a catchall term referring to any music that was made by and for black Americans" as defined by Robert Palmer.
Trivia[]
- If Monty Mole plays the minigame, the players may notice it worrying. Though this will not affect that he will definitely lose, it is just a hidden easter egg.
