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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD)

Pianta Parlor Paper Game Guide

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The Paper Game is one of the games you can play at the Pianta Parlor in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD). Read on to learn how to unlock the Paper Game, how to win first place and how to earn more Piantas.

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How to Get First Place

1 Carefully check if the fans are active while avoiding pits.
It's easier to tell if a fan is on by turning on the vibration setting on your Nintendo Switch.
2 Once visually confirming that a fan is on, press ZR to go into Paper Mode to not get blown away.
You cannot be blown away while in Paper Mode.
3 Don't panic if you are overtaken by an NPC. Continue through the course as normal, as the NPCs ahead of you will end up getting blown away.

Can You Earn Piantas with this Game?

Earn 30 Piantas in 40 Seconds by Staying in First Place

Paper Mario Thousand Year Door - Paper Game Pianta Tokens

The Paper Game takes about 40 seconds to play. If you consistently get first place, you can earn 30 Piantas for each attempt. Falling into a pit or getting blown off the stage will earn you nothing, so be careful on your playthrough so as to not waste your 10 Pianta entrance fee.

The Best Way to Earn Piantas is by Playing the Plane Game

Paper Mario Thousand Year Door - Piantas Earned in Plane Game Piantas earned in one hour in the Plane Game.

We recommend playing the Plane Game if your purpose is to get plenty of Piantas. The Plane Game lets you earn 30 to 50 Piantas in about 30 seconds of play, earning you over 1000 for playing for an hour.

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How to Unlock and Play the Paper Game

Unlocked at Pianta Parlor Using the Silver Card

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You must first obtain the Silver Card to play the Paper Game at Pianta Parlor, found west of Rogueport. You will have to pay 10 Piantas per game. If you do not have the Silver Card, the option to play will not appear.

Silver Card Effect and How to Get

Obtain the Silver Card by Completing a Trouble Center Quest

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You can obtain the Silver Card by completing the Help my Daddy! request from Pine T. Jr. at the Trouble Center, which is located past the bridge on the east side of Rogueport.

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Paper Game Rules and How to Play

Reach the Finish Line by Using Paper Mode

Paper Mario Thousand Year Door - How to Play Paper Game.

In the Paper Game, you will run through a course with wind from fans which can blow you off the stage. You will have to go into Paper Mode to avoid getting blown off the course, while aiming to reach the finish line before the other NPCs.

The better your ranking and time, the more Piantas you can earn!

Falling Off the Course will Cause You to Retire

Paper Mario Thousand Year Door - Retire in Paper Game

Falling off the course means that you will retire. You will not receive any Piantas, and will only lose the 10 Pianta entrance fee that you paid to play. Your goal should always be to reach the finish line, even if it means not finishing at first place.

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