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|image=[[File:MP2 Skeleton Key.png]]<br>The Skeleton Key as it appears in ''Mario Party 2''<br>[[File:MP3 Skeleton Key.png]]<br>The Skeleton Key as it appears in ''Mario Party 3'' | |image=[[File:MP2 Skeleton Key.png]]<br>The Skeleton Key as it appears in ''Mario Party 2''<br>[[File:MP3 Skeleton Key.png]]<br>The Skeleton Key as it appears in ''Mario Party 3'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Mario Party 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Mario Party 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]]) | ||
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{{quote|Hi! I'm the Skeleton Key! Shall I use my skills to open this gate?|Skeleton Key|Mario Party 3}} | {{quote|Hi! I'm the Skeleton Key! Shall I use my skills to open this gate?|Skeleton Key|Mario Party 3}} | ||
The '''Skeleton Key''' is a [[key]] | The '''Skeleton Key''' is a [[key]] in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. It is named after an {{wp|Skeleton key|actual kind of key}} used on some types of locks. The Skeleton Key can unlock special doors throughout the various boards, usually for opening up secret paths or shortcuts. In order to use a Skeleton Key, a player must reach a door and choose to use it. The item is replaced by the [[Mini Mushroom]] in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', which allows partiers to access new paths via [[Gate (Mario Party 4)|gates]]. | ||
==History== | |||
===''Mario Party 2''=== | |||
In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', the Skeleton Key has a golden bow on its head and is [[Luigi]]'s favorite item. It is always for sale at [[Item Shop (Mario Party series)|Item Shops]], regardless of whether or not [[Toad]] or [[Koopa Kid]] is running it. The exception to this rule are the shops in [[Bowser Land]] where Baby Bowser forces players to buy a particular item, though he can force a player to buy a Skeleton Key. The only way to discard an unwanted Skeleton Key is by using it on a door, even if the player does not wish to travel through it. | |||
===''Mario Party 3''=== | |||
In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the Skeleton Key was redesigned to have big black eyebrows instead and continues to be Luigi's favorite item. Unlike ''Mario Party 2'', it is possible for players to "use" a Skeleton Key on their turn like a normal item, which gives them the option to throw it away. | |||
===Mario Party Superstars=== | |||
In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', the Skeleton Key returns with its ''Mario Party 2'' design.<ref>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/369891805862428672/854412174751301642/snapshot.jpg Screenshot from the Nintendo Treehouse gameplay]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 14:07, June 15, 2021
- “Hi! I'm the Skeleton Key! Shall I use my skills to open this gate?”
- —Skeleton Key, Mario Party 3
The Skeleton Key is a key in the Mario Party series. It is named after an actual kind of key used on some types of locks. The Skeleton Key can unlock special doors throughout the various boards, usually for opening up secret paths or shortcuts. In order to use a Skeleton Key, a player must reach a door and choose to use it. The item is replaced by the Mini Mushroom in Mario Party 4, which allows partiers to access new paths via gates.
History
Mario Party 2
In Mario Party 2, the Skeleton Key has a golden bow on its head and is Luigi's favorite item. It is always for sale at Item Shops, regardless of whether or not Toad or Koopa Kid is running it. The exception to this rule are the shops in Bowser Land where Baby Bowser forces players to buy a particular item, though he can force a player to buy a Skeleton Key. The only way to discard an unwanted Skeleton Key is by using it on a door, even if the player does not wish to travel through it.
Mario Party 3
In Mario Party 3, the Skeleton Key was redesigned to have big black eyebrows instead and continues to be Luigi's favorite item. Unlike Mario Party 2, it is possible for players to "use" a Skeleton Key on their turn like a normal item, which gives them the option to throw it away.
Mario Party Superstars
In Mario Party Superstars, the Skeleton Key returns with its Mario Party 2 design.[1]
Gallery
Mario Party 2
Mario Party 3
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | アカズキーちゃん (Mario Party 2) Akazukīchan キーマン(Mario Party 3) Kīman |
Little Key Riding Hood (pun of 開かず (akazu, do not open), キー (kī, key) and 赤ずきん (Aka Zukin, Little Red Riding Hood)) Keyman |
| Spanish | Llave Esqueleto |
Skeleton Key |
References
| Mario Party 2 | |
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| Main characters | Mario • Luigi • Princess Peach • Yoshi • Wario • Donkey Kong |
| Other characters | Bowser • Toad • Goomba • Boo • Koopa Troopa • Thwomp • Kamek • Whomp • Big Boo • Mr. I • Mushroom Genie • Steamer • Snifit Patrol • Shy Guy • Sushi • Baby Bowser • Woody • Professor Fungi • Battle T. • Totem Bros. |
| Items | Mushroom • Skeleton Key • Plunder Chest • Dueling Glove • Warp Block • Golden Mushroom • Magic Lamp • Boo Bell • Bowser Suit • Bowser Bomb |
| Spaces | Blue Space • Red Space • Item Space • Happening Space • Battle Space • Bowser Space • Star Space • Chance Time Space • Bank Space |
| Boards | Pirate Land • Western Land • Space Land • Mystery Land • Horror Land • Bowser Land • Rules Land |
| Other | Crazy Counting • Dinky Rinky • Goodness Rakes • Melon Mayhem • Nomiss • Gallery • Mario Land • Media • Minigames • In-game music • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff |
