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[[File:KA Crane Fever.png|thumb|right|Crane Fever - one of the first '''Sub-Games''' seen in a ''Kirby'' title.]]

A '''Sub-Game'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|page=24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror|page=30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Squeak Squad|page=25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Super Star Ultra|page=27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Mass Attack|page=17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Return to Dream Land|page=9}}</ref> (also known as a '''Bonus Game''',<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Adventure|page=23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Pinball Land|page=18}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|page=21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble|page=24}}</ref><ref>[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}}</ref> or '''Minigame'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Triple Deluxe|page=1}}</ref><ref>{{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. There are few, if any, Sub-Games that are considered to be part of the official ''Kirby'' [[canon]], however.

==Sub-Games by Title==

===''Kirby's Adventure''/''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===

*[[Poppy Brothers' Land]] features a game where Kirby has to punt himself into a goal on a {{userLang|us=soccer|gb=football}}-themed course with a [[Squishy]] acting as the goalie.

''[[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, 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.

===''{{KSS KFP}}'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===

[[File:KSS Bandana Megaton Punch.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Megaton Punch]] in ''{{KSS KFP}}''.]]

''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]'' and its remake {{KSSU}} 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:

Each third stage in the main levels of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' have 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]].

===''{{KCC KPP}}''===

[[File:KCC Boss game kracko.png|thumb|150px|Playing [[Block Attack]] in ''{{KCC KPP}}''.]]

The Sub-Games in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|{{KCC KPP}}]]'' 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 get a [[Game Over]] if he fails these Sub-Games. They are as follows:

===''{{KSqS KMoA}}''===

The Sub-Games in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSqS KMoA}}]]'' are separate from the main game, and accessible from the main menu. They are:

[[File:Zeke 17.jpg|thumb|150px|Playing [[Zeke's Hide-and-Seek]] in the [[Mole Hole]] stage in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''.]]

In ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn|Kirby's]] [[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn|(Extra)]] [[Kirby's Epic Yarn|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.

===''{{KRtDL KAW}}''===

There are two primary Sub-Games in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]'', 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.

===''Kirby's Dream Collection''===

[[File:Magolor Race 1.jpg|thumb|150px|Racing against [[Magolor]] in [[New Challenge Stages]].]]

The [[New Challenge Stages]] Sub-Game can be considered to be an expansion of the concept from ''{{KRtDL KAW}}'', 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.

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===''{{KatRC KatRP}}''===

[[File:KatRC Challenge Room 1-4.png|thumb|150px|Playing a [[Challenge Mode]] stage in ''{{KatRC KatRP}}''.]]

In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|{{KatRC KatRP}}]]'', 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.

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 Game, but features totally unique stages to the main story mode.

==Recurring Modes not considered to be Sub-Games==

===Extra Game===

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An Extra Game 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 Game was ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', which added more enemies to the game, reduced [[Kirby]]'s maximum [[stamina]], and gave the [[Boss]]es new attack patterns to increase the challenge.

Other forms of Extra Game include time trials of the main story, most notably the series of [[Extra Game|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.

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