Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD)

Pianta Parlor Guide

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Pianta Parlor is a casino located on the West Side of Rougueport in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD) where Mario can play games to earn Pianta Tokens and exchange them for various prizes. Read on to learn how to play, the list of prizes, and list of games.

List of Prizes at the Pianta Parlor

Pianta Parlor Prizes
Initial Prizes Special Card Silver Card
Gold Card Platinum Card

Prizes Available from the Start

Prize Tokens Type and Effects
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Super Shroom Super Shroom 10 Type: Item
Effect: Recovers 10 HP.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Cake Mix Cake Mix 6 Type: Item
Effect: Used for making treats.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Super Appeal Super Appeal 60 Type: Badge
Effect: Gains more star power when using Appeal.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Refund Refund 60 Type: Badge
Effect: Refunds coins whenever an item is used during battle.

Prizes Available After Getting the Special Card

Prize Tokens Type and Effects
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Maple Syrup Maple Syrup 14 Type: Item
Effect: Recovers 10 FP.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Power Jump Power Jump 80 Type: Badge
Effect: Enables Power Bounce, which allows Mario to stomp on an enemy.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - HP Plus HP Plus 150 Type: Badge
Effect: Increases Mario's maximum HP by 5.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - FP Plus FP Plus 150 Type: Badge
Effect: Increases Mario's maximum FP by 5.

Prizes Available After Getting the Silver Card

Prize Tokens Type and Effects
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Gold Bar x3 Gold Bar x3 600 Type: Item
Effect: Three bars of gold.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Power Smash Power Smash 80 Type: Badge
Effect: Enables Power Smash, which allows Mario to smash enemies at full force.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - HP Plus P HP Plus P 160 Type: Badge
Effect: Increases Mario's partner's maximum HP by 5.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Multibounce Multibounce 100 Type: Badge
Effect: Enables Multibounce, which allows Mario to damage multiple enemies until you miss an action. Wearing more than one increases attack power.

Prizes Available After Getting the Gold Card

Prize Tokens Type and Effects
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Hammer Throw Hammer Throw 120 Type: Badge
Effect: Enables Hammer Throw, which allows Mario to throw a hammer at an enemy.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Power Rush Power Rush 100 Type: Badge
Effect: Increases attack power by 2 when Mario is in trouble.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Power Rush P Power Rush P 100 Type: Badge
Effect: Increases attack power by 2 when Mario's partner is in trouble.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Tornado Jump Tornado Jump 150 Type: Badge
Effect: Enables Tornado Jump, which deals damage to mid-air enemies.

Prizes Available After Getting the Platinum Card

Prize Tokens Type and Effects
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Ultra Shroom Ultra Shroom 80 Type: Item
Effect: Recovers 50 HP.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Jammin Jammin' Jelly 80 Type: Item
Effect: Recovers 50 FP.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Quake Hammer Quake Hammer 150 Type: Badge
Effect: Enables Quake Hammer, which damages grounded enemies.
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Money Money Money Money 450 Type: Badge
Effect: Spawns more coins after battle.

List of Games at the Pianta Parlor

Pianta Parlor Games
Sliding Tiles Plane Game Paper Game
Tube Game Boat Game

Sliding Tiles

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Slot Machine Game

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The Sliding Tiles game has Mario attempt to match pictures with their correct part to complete the real icon. If successful, Mario can receive a large amount of 50 Pianta Tokens at once.

This game was originally a slot machine, but it was changed in the remake to remove the overall gambling theme.

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake New Features and Differences

Plane Game

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Airplane Mode Game

Required Card Special Card
Pianta Tokens 10 per attempt

The Plane Mode game is a mini-game where Mario has to travel as far as possible while he is in Plane Mode. The amount of Pianta Tokens Mario can win depends on how far he traveled.

However, there are spots on the ground that multiply or reduce the amount of Pianta Tokens Mario will receive. Moreover, there are Pianta Tokens floating on random spots in the air, which Mario can collect while traveling.

Plane Game Guide

Paper Game

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Paper Mode Game

Required Card Silver Card
Pianta Tokens 10 per attempt

The Paper Mode game is a mini-game where Mario has to compete with a large amount of NPC's in a race. On the way, when the wind starts blowing from the fans in front and back of the area, Mario has to switch to paper mode and avoid the wind.

The Pianta Tokens Mario can receive in this game depends on his placement in the race.

Paper Game Guide

Tube Game

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Tube Mode Game

Required Card Gold Card
Pianta Tokens 10 per attempt

The Tube Mode game is a mini-game where Mario has to reach the finish line without falling off the course while on Tube form. It's best to jump over the steps along the way to get to the end as fast as possible.

The amount of Pianta Tokens Mario can receive in this game depends on how fast he reaches the finish line. Bonus Pianta Tokens are given if Mario did not fall off the course.

Tube Game Guide

Boat Game

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Boat Mode Game

Required Card Platinum Card
Pianta Tokens 10 per attempt

The Boat Mode game is a mini-game where Mario has to sail between barrels and whirlpools to reach the finish line while on Boat Mode.

The amount of Pianta Tokens Mario can receive in this game depends on how fast he reaches the finish line. Bonus Pianta Tokens are given if Mario does not hit any whirlpools along the way.

Boat Game Guide

How to Play at the Pianta Parlor

Go to the West Side of Rogueport

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Pianta Parlor Building

The Pianta Parlor is located in the west side of Rogueport. Once inside, Mario can play various games and earn Pianta Tokens, then exchange them for prizes.

Rogueport Collectibles, Enemies, and Points of Interest

Complete Chapter 1 to Gain Access to the West Side

After completing Chapter 1, Mario can enter the west side of Rogueport by purchasing a Contact Lens at the Toad Bros. Bazaar, then giving them to Zess T., who is blocking the path to the west side.

Chapter 1: Castle and Dragon Walkthrough

Use Pianta Tokens to Play Games

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Pianta Token Exchange Machine

Mario needs Pianta Tokens to play games in the Pianta Parlor. Pianta Tokens can be obtained by exchanging 3 coins per Pianta Token at the exchange machine inside the Pianta Parlor.

Mario needs a lot of coins to play games continuously, so if players want to play the game to the fullest, they should collect a lot of coins.

How to Get Coins Fast

Can't Use Pianta Tokens to Get Coins

Once Mario exchanges coins for Pianta Tokens, he can't exchange Pianta Tokens to get coins back. Pianta Tokens are exclusively for playing games or exchanging prizes in the Pianta Parlor, so players need to think carefully when exchanging coins for Pianta Tokens.

Complete Troubles to Unlock More Games

Client Card Given Availability
Koopook Special Card After Clearing Chapter 1
Pine T. Jr. Silver Card After Clearing Chapter 2
Frankie Gold Card After Clearing Chapter 6
Toodles Platinum Card After Clearing Chapter 6

More games become available in the Pianta Parlor when Mario completes requests from certain characters as listed above. Upon completing a request from a specific character, Mario will be given a card. This card allows Mario to play new games and win new prizes in the Pianta Parlor.

It's highly recommended to visit the Pianta Parlor every time Mario receives a new card since there are valuable prizes that can help him progress in the story.

List of Trouble Center Requests

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Plane Game Paper Game
Tube Game Boat Game

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