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Reversi
Reversi (1985)
subdirectory_arrow_right PC (Microsoft Windows) (Platform)
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Attachment A fully functional version of Windows 3.1's Reversi game exists within the source code for Windows XP. The original graphics still work, but for unknown reasons the game forces itself to be monochrome.
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Leak, Minigame, Prototype, Source Code, Unreleased Content
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Microsoft Minesweeper
Microsoft Minesweeper (1990)
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Minigame, Prototype, Unused Character, Unused Graphic
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Microsoft Minesweeper
Microsoft Minesweeper (1990)
subdirectory_arrow_right Microsoft Minesweeper (Game), Microsoft Minesweeper (Game)
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Attachment The "Flower Garden" mode of Minesweeper was created to be more sensitive towards users in countries, such as Italy, where landmines are a common cause of death rather than seen as a war movie trope. It was originally only available to Italian players, but became a customization option in 2007's remake of Minesweeper, with Flower Garden being the only option for Italian players. in 2012's Microsoft Minesweeper, the Flower Garden mode would also be the only aesthetic option on Siberian and Chinese players.
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Censorship, Customization, Minigame, Real Life, Regional Difference, Remake, Sprite/Graphical Animation
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Article on the origins of Flower Garden:
https://www.instantfundas.com/2010/02/minesweeper-controversy-how-flower.html

The Cutting Room Floor articles on regional differences:
https://tcrf.net/Minesweeper_(Windows,_2007)
https://tcrf.net/Minesweeper_(Windows,_1990)#Regional_Differences
https://tcrf.net/Microsoft_Minesweeper
3D Pinball: Space Cadet
3D Pinball: Space Cadet (1995)
subdirectory_arrow_right PC (Microsoft Windows) (Platform)
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At an unknown point after 3D Pinball: Space Cadet's removal from Windows hardware starting with Vista, there was an attempt within Microsoft Garage (Microsoft's program for experimental, non-profitable employee projects) to revive the game with compatibility for current Windows operating systems. While the port was finished, it could not be publicly released due to the 1994 contract with Cinematronics (now merged into THQ Nordic) stipulating that the game could not be released as an independent entity, only bundled with Windows hardware.
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Cancelled Release, Console Difference, Corporate Affairs, Development, Minigame, Remake, Unreleased Content
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Big Bumpin'
Big Bumpin' (2006)
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Big Bumpin' was originally an adaptation of the Sumo minigame from Fuzion Frenzy, where characters would push one another around inside caged metal zorb balls. However, Burger King wanted all of the mascot characters to be visible in gameplay, leading to the game being reworked into a dodgems game as you could see the characters' heads.
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Early Idea, Inspiration, Minigame, Removed Feature, Unused Content
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Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Rayman 2: The Great Escape (1999)
subdirectory_arrow_right Rayman 2: The Great Escape (Game), Rayman 2: Revolution (Game)
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The Nintendo 64, PC, & PlayStation 2 versions of the game contain secret minigames that the player can play.

For the N64 & PC versions, the minigame 'Menezis' is a 2D space shooter where the player controls the letter E firing and dodging projectiles from the letters X, O, & the number 8. This minigame is also included in the Dreamcast version, but was only available as downloadable content at the time of that version's release and can no longer be played without hacks. For the other two versions, it can be unlocked in different ways:

• For the N64 version, hold C-Left while quickly and repeatedly pressing the A and B buttons simultaneously during the credits.
• For the PC version, type 'SHOOTEMUP' during the credits roll or wait after the credits roll.

The PlayStation 2 version contains a different minigame, 'The Schplong', a game that resembles Pong. The player controls a sliding blue bar on the left of the screen and must score to win against the computer player. This can be activated in the level The Iron Mountains during the cutscene where Rayman is riding the hot air balloon. Pressing the Square or Circle button 15 times while the cutscene is playing activates the minigame.
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Bonus Content, Easter Egg, Minigame, Secret
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Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
subdirectory_arrow_right Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (Game)
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The post-credits scene of the film Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed has Scooby present the audience with a "Game Boy Advance Secret Code" for the tie-in video game of the film, the easily-guessable "SD2". This code is promoted as working with both the GBA and PC versions of the game and is prompted to be entered at the end of each port of the game.

In the GBA version, entering the code will reveal who the main culprit is. If it is not entered, the ending cutscene will cut off before the culprit is revealed as to prevent spoilers.

In the PC version, entering the code will instead trigger a bonus Dance the Fright Away minigame between the main villain and every member of Mystery, Inc.
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Bonus Content, Cheat, Console Difference, Minigame, Secret, Version Difference
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1-2-Switch
1-2-Switch (2017)
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Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA, sent a letter of complaint to Nintendo in regards to a minigame in 1-2-Switch where players can milk a cow. She called the game "unrealistic" and accused Nintendo of "taking all the cruelty out of milking". She also said that, instead of "sugarcoating the subject", Nintendo should instead move over to "simulating activities in which no animals suffer".
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Complaint, General, Minigame, Real Life
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Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete
Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete (1996)
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Attachment The game's first PlayStation release came bundled with a bonus disc containing "Making of Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete", a 30 minute documentary on the development and localization of the game. At any time the documentary is playing, pressing Up/Down/Left/Right/Triangle/Start will trigger a secret minigame produced by Timon Marmex Trzepacz from the game's North American publisher Working Designs. The game, titled "Lords of Lunar: Silver Star Story", is a clone of the 1980 Atari arcade game Warlords that can be played with up to 8 players through two PlayStation Multitaps.
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Bonus Content, Bundled/Pack-In Game, Development, Easter Egg, General, Minigame, Secret
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Mario Party 7
Mario Party 7 (2005)
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The mini-game "Jump, Man" involves the player racing against Donkey Kong by running up ramps and jumping over rolling barrels to reach the goal at the top of the stage. This mini-game is a reference to Donkey Kong and its name references Mario's earlier name, Jumpman. Toadsworth's description of the mini-game hints at these similarities with the last line: "Say, this looks familiar..."
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General, Minigame, Reference
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Mario Party
Mario Party (1998)
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Attachment In the Japanese release, the background in the mini-game Face Lift reads "Super Koopa 64" as opposed to "Super Bowser 64" as seen in the international releases, going by how Bowser is named Koopa in Japan.
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Minigame, Name Change, Regional Difference, Version Difference
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Incredible Crisis
Incredible Crisis (1999)
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Two mini-games were cut from the European and American versions of the game: the final minigame of Taneo's chapter (which involves him trying to defuse a bomb), and the first minigame in Ririka's second chapter (which involves her singing karaoke). They were likely cut because of potential complications or difficulties involved in translating them.
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Minigame, Regional Difference
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Mario Party
Mario Party (1998)
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Some minigames like Tug o' War, Paddle Battle, Cast Aways, Deep Sea Divers, Pedal Power, and the Mecha Fly Guy minigame caused players to resort to using their palm to rotate the hard, plastic control stick faster to win or get better results. This appears to be an intended control method as it was featured in a Japanese commercial for the game, but it was not a safe way to play those minigames, injuring players through blistering, burns, lacerations, punctures, and cuts. After over 100 complaints were made to the New York Attorney General's office, Nintendo agreed to a settlement to pay $75,000 to the office to cover their investigation into the matter, and agreed to give out padded, fingerless sports gloves to injured players who could provide proof-of-purchase, potentially giving out $80 million worth of them. However, the requirements to do so were reportedly "elaborate" and it's not known how many gloves actually reached injured players. Since the game had already sold 1.5 million units by the time this settlement was reached, a warning was published in an issue of Nintendo Power that recommended players to instead rotate the control stick with their thumb, or hold it between the thumb and forefinger. This warning was also added to the start of the Nintendo Switch Online re-release of the game, as well as Tug o' War's re-appearance in Mario Party Superstars, to protect Nintendo from legal liability when re-introducing control stick minigames to the Mario Party series.
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Advertisement/Commercial, Controls, General, Injury, Legal Affairs, Magazine, Minigame, Mistake, Real Life, Release Difference
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CNET article:
https://web.archive.org/web/20121025065428/http://news.cnet.com/2100-1040_3-237808.html

[Below links and information provided by CuriousUserX90.]

Mario Party Japanese commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRm5MilibtM

Video about the controversy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSNj7zksTdA

Nintendo Switch Online warning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqgMr60iHew
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