Rhythm and Bruise

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 ==
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 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.
== External links ==
* Rhythm and Bruise on Super Mario Wiki.
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Category:Minigames in Super Mario Party
Category:Rhythm minigames