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'''Whack-A-Mole''' (もぐらたたき, ''Mogura-tataki'') is a | '''Whack-A-Mole''' (もぐらたたき, ''Mogura-tataki'') is a minigame that appears in [[Suikoden II]]. | ||
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
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This game was invented by [[Tony]] and formed part of his daily routine at the [[New Alliance Army Headquarters]]. As the name suggests, participants hit the moles that pop out of holes in the fields one by one with a hammer. | This game was invented by [[Tony]] and formed part of his daily routine at the [[New Alliance Army Headquarters]]. As the name suggests, participants hit the moles that pop out of holes in the fields one by one with a hammer. | ||
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The player press the button that corresponds to each hole to whack the moles that appear. The player chooses the difficulty level at the start of the game, and will receive a prize for that difficulty level when they clear the level. | The player press the button that corresponds to each hole to whack the moles that appear. The player chooses the difficulty level at the start of the game, and will receive a prize for that difficulty level when they clear the level. | ||
There are three types of moles that appear, and they go in and out of the holes at different speeds, adding an element of timing to the game. The game lasts for 60 seconds, or until the player misses three moles, whichever happens first. If a player hits a woodchuck, this also counts as a miss. | There are three types of moles that appear, and they go in and out of the holes at different speeds, adding an element of timing to the game. The game lasts for 60 seconds, or until the player misses three moles, whichever happens first. If a player hits a [[Groundhog|woodchuck]], this also counts as a miss. | ||
In Hard Mode, the camera rotates every 10 seconds. | In Hard Mode, the camera rotates every 10 seconds, but the controls do not. | ||
In Ultimate Mode, the game ends after a single miss. | In Ultimate Mode, the game ends after a single miss. | ||
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! style="width:33%; background: #0077c0; color: #fff;" | Difficulty !! style="width:33%; background: #0077c0; color: #fff;" | Points Target !! style="width:34%; background: #0077c0; color: #fff;" | Prize | ! style="width:33%; background: #0077c0; color: #fff;" | Difficulty !! style="width:33%; background: #0077c0; color: #fff;" | Points Target !! style="width:34%; background: #0077c0; color: #fff;" | Prize | ||
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| Beginner Mode || 50+ points || [[Mole Helmet]] | | Beginner Mode || 50+ points || [[Mole Helmet]] (once only) | ||
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| Regular Mode || 50+ points || [[Mole Shield]] | | Regular Mode || 50+ points || [[Mole Shield]] (once only) | ||
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| Hard Mode || 50+ points || [[Mole Suit]] | | Hard Mode || 50+ points || [[Mole Suit]] (once only) | ||
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| Ultimate Mode || Personal best || [[Mole Helmet]]<br>[[Mole Suit]]<br>[[Mole Shield]] | | Ultimate Mode || Personal best || [[Mole Helmet]]<br>[[Mole Suit]]<br>[[Mole Shield]] | ||
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 224 | # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 224 | ||
{{Navbox S2}} {{Short description|Suikoden II | {{Navbox S2}} {{Short description|Suikoden II minigame}} | ||
[[Category:Minigames]] | [[Category:Minigames]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:36, 15 November 2025
Whack-A-Mole (もぐらたたき, Mogura-tataki) is a minigame that appears in Suikoden II.
Information
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This game was invented by Tony and formed part of his daily routine at the New Alliance Army Headquarters. As the name suggests, participants hit the moles that pop out of holes in the fields one by one with a hammer.
The game required keen reflexes and judgment on behalf of the participant. Particularly skillful whackers of moles could even receive rewards from Tony.
Rules
The player press the button that corresponds to each hole to whack the moles that appear. The player chooses the difficulty level at the start of the game, and will receive a prize for that difficulty level when they clear the level.
There are three types of moles that appear, and they go in and out of the holes at different speeds, adding an element of timing to the game. The game lasts for 60 seconds, or until the player misses three moles, whichever happens first. If a player hits a woodchuck, this also counts as a miss.
In Hard Mode, the camera rotates every 10 seconds, but the controls do not.
In Ultimate Mode, the game ends after a single miss.
Prizes
| Difficulty | Points Target | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Mode | 50+ points | Mole Helmet (once only) |
| Regular Mode | 50+ points | Mole Shield (once only) |
| Hard Mode | 50+ points | Mole Suit (once only) |
| Ultimate Mode | Personal best | Mole Helmet Mole Suit Mole Shield |
References
- Genso Suikoden I&II Official World Guide Book (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 73
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 70
- Genso Suikoden 1&2 Official Guide Complete Edition (ISBN 4-86155-109-9), page 377
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 224