Editing Sub-Game

[[File:KA Crane Fever.png|thumb|right|[[Crane Fever]] - one of the first '''Sub-Games''' seen in a ''Kirby'' title.]]
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A '''Sub-Game'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|page=24}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror|page=30}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Squeak Squad|page=25}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Super Star Ultra|page=27}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Mass Attack|page=17}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Return to Dream Land|page=9}}<br>(See also: [[Kirby_30th_Anniversary_Music_Festival#Track_list|"Get Pumped Up! Sub-Game Medley"]] from the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival.)</ref> (also known as a '''Bonus Game''',<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Adventure|page=23}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Pinball Land|page=18}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Block Ball|page=9}}</ref> '''Sub Game''',<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Super Star|page=28}}</ref> '''Mini-Game''',<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Dream Land 3|page=30}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|page=21}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble|page=24}}<br>[http://web.archive.org/web/20190105033038/http://kirby.nintendo.com:80/star-allies/features/ ''Kirby Star Allies'' official website (archive)]</ref> '''Subgame''',<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Canvas Curse|page=20}}<br>''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Kirby-and-the-Forgotten-Land-2045110.html Nintendo UK website] [https://archive.is/uSic1 (archive)]<br>''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', both in-game and in promotional material like the [https://kirbysreturntodreamlanddeluxe.nintendo.com/ Nintendo of America game mini-site] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20230111183920/https://kirbysreturntodreamlanddeluxe.nintendo.com/ Wayback Machine snapshot])</ref> or '''Minigame'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Triple Deluxe|page=1}}<br>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Planet Robobot|page=1}}</ref>) is a smaller separate game or activity contained within a game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] series. It typically has rules and gameplay completely different to the larger game it features in, and completing the Sub-Game typically is not required to complete the main game, but may offer bonuses like score or [[1-Up]]s, or contribute to [[100% completion]]. They may be accessed as bonus content within the main game itself, or be completely separate, and accessible from the main menu. Some Sub-Games have also been the source for larger standalone spin-off titles, particularly in later installments of the series.

Most games in the ''Kirby'' series include at least two Sub-Games.

==Sub-Games by title==
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Egg Catcher gameplay screenshot.png|thumb|right|150px|Playing Egg Catcher in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]]
The first game to feature distinct Sub-Games with completely different rules to the main game, these side activities could be found within the stage select area in the main game. Completing them rewarded Kirby with either points or 1-Ups, depending on how well he did in the game.

There are three different Sub-Games in ''Kirby's Adventure''. They are:
*[[Crane Fever]]
*[[Egg Catcher]]
*[[Quick Draw]]

In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', the Sub-Games are almost entirely different, and can be played with up to 4 players. They are:
*[[Bomb Rally]]
*[[Quick Draw]] (styled after [[Samurai Kirby]])
*[[Kirby's Air Grind]]

===''Kirby's Pinball Land''===
[[File:KPL Wispy-Woods Land Bonus.png|thumb|150px|Playing the breakout bonus game in ''Kirby's Pinball Land''.]]
Each main course has a bonus game inset which can be accessed via [[Warp Star]]. There are three in all, which award extra points when played, and are as follows:
*[[Wispy-Woods Land]] features a [[wikipedia:Breakout (video game)|Breakout]]-style mini-game where enemies and items move along the top of a series of breakable blocks. This would appear to serve as a precursor to ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''.
*[[Poppy Brothers' Land]] features a game where Kirby has to punt himself into a goal on a soccer-themed course with a [[Squishy]] acting as the goalie.
*[[Kracko Land]] features a game where Kirby has to bounce food items up to a copy of himself on a cloud deck who will eat them for points.

===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
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''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', in addition to its Goal Game, also has extra Sub-Games that can be played once by re-visiting the [[Boss]]es of each level (except [[King Dedede]]), referred to as a [[Bonus Chance]]. Instead of fighting the boss as usual, Kirby and/or his animal friends will instead play a bonus game with them, the rules of which vary with each boss.

===''Kirby's Block Ball''===
[[File:KBBa Star Catcher.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Star Catcher]] in ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''.]]
Kirby can play one of these if he touches a [[Warp Star]] found in the stages. The games are as follows:
*[[Air Hockey]]
*[[Star Catcher]]
*[[Up Cloud]]
*[[Up Down]]

===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Bandana Megaton Punch.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Megaton Punch]] in ''Kirby Super Star''.]]
''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' could be considered to be entirely made up of Sub-Games, as the main story is split into several distinct installments, individually selectable on the main menu. There are a number of other smaller games, however, which do not appear to be in the same continuity, and are largely for fun. These games are as follows:
*[[Megaton Punch]]
*[[Samurai Kirby]]
*[[Kirby Card Swipe]] (KSSU)
*[[Kirby on the Draw]] (KSSU)
*[[Snack Tracks]] (KSSU)

===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
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Each third stage in the main levels of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' has a mini-game which involves guessing between various objects/sounds. Completing these is necessary to obtain the [[Heart Star]]s in the stages they appear in.

Once the game is complete, these minigames can be played in sequence in the menu, collectively called [[MG5]]. Completing this with a perfect score unlocks another game called [[Jumping]], which is a challenge based on the [[Goal Game]], having Kirby try to land as many times as possible without getting hit by a [[Tick]].

===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
[[File:K64 Checkerboard Chase Easy gameplay.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Checkerboard Chase]] in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.]]
There are three Sub-Games in this title, which are played completely separate to the main game, and support up to 4 players. They are:
*[[100-Yard Hop]]
*[[Bumper Crop Bump]]
*[[Checkerboard Chase]]

Players in each of these games can choose between playing as Kirby, [[Adeleine]], [[King Dedede]], or [[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Waddle Dee]].

===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
[[File:KTnT Sub-Game Gallery.png|thumb|right|"Bonus Star!" sub-game menu in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'']]
In ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', if Kirby collects a [[Blue Star]] then completes the stage, he'll be taken to the "Bonus Star!" sub-game gallery where he can choose to play any of the following sub-games:
*[[Kirby's Burst-A-Balloon]]
*[[Kirby's Hurdle Race]]
*[[Do The Kirby]]
*[[Kirby's Roll-O-Rama]]
*[[Kirby's Chicken Race]]

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
Like with ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', the Sub-Games present in this title are completely separate from the main game. They are:
*[[Speed Eaters]]
*[[Crackity Hack]]
*[[Kirby Wave Ride]]

These are also multiplayer-supported, with each player playing as a differently-colored Kirby.

===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
[[File:KCC Boss game kracko.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Block Attack]] in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''.]]
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The Sub-Games in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' are unlocked by completing the second level of each in the Boss fights in the main game, and are similar to the Boss fights in question. Unlike in most games, Kirby will lose lives or get a [[Game Over]] if he fails these Sub-Games. They are as follows:
*[[Block Attack]]
*[[Cart Run]]
*[[Paint Panic]]

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
The Sub-Games in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' are separate from the main game, and accessible from the main menu. They are:
*[[Speedy Teatime]]
*[[Smash Ride]]
*[[Treasure Shot]]

===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
[[File:KEY Zeke's Hide-and-Seek stage 17 screenshot.jpg|thumb|150px|Playing [[Zeke's Hide-and-Seek]] in the [[Mole Hole]] stage in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''.]]
In ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', there are a total of five unlockable Sub-Games that can be unlocked as more tenants are attracted to [[Quilty Court]]. [[Kirby]] may talk to a tenant to begin a Sub-Game with them. These Sub-Games are variations on regular stages, requiring the player to complete specific conditions.

The Sub-Games for ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' are as follows:
*[[Zeke's Hide-and-Seek]]
*[[Beadrix's Run]]
*[[Carrie's Transport]]
*[[Buster's Training]]
*[[Mara's Race]]

In ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', two additional Sub-Games are added, featuring [[King Dedede]] and [[Meta Knight]], respectively. They are accessible from the main menu and are now required for [[100% completion]]. They are as follows:
*[[Dedede Gogogo]]
*[[Slash & Bead]]

===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
[[File:Kirby Quest KMA Chapter 3 6.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Kirby Quest]] in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''.]]
The Sub-Games in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' are unlocked in a separate menu by collecting medals and earning achievements. There are several, though some are smaller than others:
*[[Field Frenzy]]
*[[Kirby Brawlball]]
*[[Kirby Curtain Call]]
*[[Dash Course]]
*[[Strato Patrol EOS]]
*[[Kirby Quest]]

===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
There are two primary Sub-Games in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', which can be played either from the main menu or from inside the [[Lor Starcutter]]. To unlock them from either location, Kirby and his friends must collect enough [[Energy Sphere]]s to unlock each door.

These games are as follows, and can be played with up to 4 players:
*[[Ninja Dojo]]
*[[Scope Shot]]

In addition, there are a number of single-player [[Challenge Stage]]s that are also unlocked using Energy Spheres, accessible only from inside the Lor, which task Kirby with using a certain [[Copy Ability]] (or items) to complete an obstacle course with as high a score as possible.

Completing these Sub-Games is a requirement for [[100% completion]], but not to complete the main game.

In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', Ninja Dojo from the original game returns alongside seven other sub-games from previous games and three new ones. The sub-games are available within [[Merry Magoland]] and are as follows:

====New Sub-Games====
*[[Booming Blasters]]
*[[Magolor's Tome Trackers]]
*[[Samurai Kirby 100]]

====Returning Sub-Games====
*[[Bomb Rally]]
*[[Checkerboard Chase]]
*[[Crackity Hack]]
*[[Egg Catcher]]
*[[Kirby on the Draw]]
*[[Ninja Dojo]]
*[[Samurai Kirby]]
*[[Smash Ride]]

Notably, Scope Shot is absent in this game for unknown reasons, likely replaced by Booming Blasters, as their Japanese names are similar, they share leitmotifs in their music, and the new sub-game bears some reminiscence in terms of theming to Scope Shot. Additionally, Kirby on the Draw has very similar aim-and-shoot gameplay to Scope Shot.

===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
[[File:KDCSE New Challenge Stages Magolor Race 1 screenshot.png|thumb|150px|Racing against [[Magolor]] in [[New Challenge Stages]].]]
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The [[New Challenge Stages]] Sub-Game can be considered to be an expansion of the concept from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', and comes with its own little side-story and credits roll. In addition to the usual stages, Kirby can also race [[Magolor]] at the end of each level.

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
There are two primary Sub-Games featured in this title, and completely separate from the main game. They are as follows:
*[[Dedede's Drum Dash]]
*[[Kirby Fighters]]

Both of these titles must be completed to a certain satisfaction in order to achieve 100% completion of the game. These two Sub-Games were also used as the base to create the standalone spin-off titles, ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'', and ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''.

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KTD DDD Menu.png|The main menu of Dedede's Drum Dash.
KTD KF Menu.png|The main menu of Kirby Fighters.
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===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
[[File:KatRC Challenge Room 1-4.png|thumb|150px|Playing a [[Challenge Mode]] stage in ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''.]]
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In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', a set of 48 distinct extra stages can be played, which are unlocked by meeting various objectives throughout the game. These stages feature a set of single rooms where the goal is to collect a [[Treasure Chest]] in 15 seconds or less. Most stages consist of four such rooms in sequence, referred to as One-Minute Challenges due to the combined maximum length of the rooms in these stages. The remainder are Survival Challenges where 12 rooms need to be played in sequence and failing to get a chest in time at any point forces a full restart of the stage. After completing (or failing) a stage, a [[Medal]] is awarded for that stage based on how well the player did, from none to Gold.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Like ''Triple Deluxe'', there are two primary Sub-Games featured in this title, and are completely separate from the main game. They are as follows:
*[[Team Kirby Clash]]
*[[Kirby 3D Rumble]]

Both of these titles must be completed to a certain satisfaction in order to achieve 100% completion of the game. These two Sub-Games were also used as the base to create the standalone spin-off titles, ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', and ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''.

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KPR TKC Menu.png|The main menu of Team Kirby Clash.
KPR K3DR menu.png|The main menu of Kirby 3D Rumble.
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===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Chop Champs gameplay 2.jpg|thumb|150px|Playing [[Chop Champs]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.]]
This title features two very small Sub-Games, unlike its 3DS predecessors. They are as follows:
*[[Chop Champs]]
*[[Star Slam Heroes]]

Both of these need to have the third difficulty level completed to earn [[100% completion]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''.

In addition, Version 4.0.0 of the game adds a new more challenging adventure called [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]. This plays much like an Extra Mode, but features totally unique stages to the main story mode.

===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Flash Fishing reeling in screenshot.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Flash Fishing]] in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.]]
This title features three small Sub-Games. Due to [[Waddle Dee Town]] acting as the game's main menu, Kirby can freely walk up to and play them, provided he has already unlocked them. They are as follows:
*[[Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted!]]
*[[Tilt-and-Roll Kirby]]
*[[Flash Fishing]]

Completing these Sub-Games at least once is required to earn [[100% completion]] in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', which includes completing the Frenzy Gig in [[Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted!]], completing all three difficulties in [[Tilt-and-Roll Kirby]] at least once, and catching the Bling [[Blipper]] in [[Flash Fishing]].

==Recurring modes not considered to be Sub-Games==
===Extra Mode===
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An Extra Mode may be considered to be a Sub-Game by some standards, but is effectively a re-playing of the main game with new rules and/or challenges. The first game to employ an Extra Mode was ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (then named "Extra Game"), which added more enemies to the game, reduced [[Kirby]]'s maximum [[health]], and gave the [[Boss]]es new attack patterns to increase the challenge.

Other forms of Extra Modes include time trials of the main story, most notably the series of [[Meta Knightmare]] modes that appear in three distinct ''Kirby'' titles, where the objective is to play through the main game as [[Meta Knight]] and win as quickly as possible.

===Goal Game===
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The [[Goal Game]] is a Sub-Game of sorts that appears in numerous ''Kirby'' titles, starting with ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. The Goal Game is effectively a mini game that is played at the end of each stage, where bonus points, 1-Ups, or other items can be earned. This typically involves having Kirby use a trampoline, cannon, or simply a jump and timing to land on the best space possible.

===The Arena & other Boss Endurance Modes===
{{mainlist|Boss Endurance|The Arena|The True Arena|Helper to Hero|Survival Rush|The Ultimate Choice|Colosseum}}
While technically Sub-Games, these modes are typically treated with more importance than typical Sub-Games are in the series. Each of these modes pit Kirby or another character against all of the Bosses in the game in question, one after another, with various restrictions usually involving limited-to-no recovery items in-between.

==Trivia==
*The only main series ''Kirby'' game which does not contain some sort of Sub-Game is ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (unless the Extra Game is counted).

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
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|deM=Minigames
|es=Juego secundario<br>Minijuegos
|esM=Secondary game<br>Minigames
|fr=Mini-jeux
|frM=Mini-games
|it=Minigiochi
|itM=Minigames
|ru=Мини-игры<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230322032724/https://www.nintendo.ru/-/-Nintendo-Switch/Kirby-s-Return-to-Dream-Land-Deluxe-2267334.html Nintendo Russia - ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' (archive)]</ref>
|ruR=Mini-igry
|ruM=Mini-games
|pt=Minijogo<br>Subjogo<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufdt9Mbn1IE Kirby & The Amazing Mirror chega ao Nintendo Switch Online + Pack de expansão a 29/09, Nintendo Portugal Youtube]</ref>
|ptM=Minigame<br>Subgame
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