Minigames

Minigames are an important aspect to the game. They effect the stats of the player. Certain minigames will have an effect on specific stats.

Lucky Slots
Can be played by interacting with the tv. "'Okay, here's how it's done: When the slots start to spin, push the A Button to stop the slots, one at a time, starting from the left. Try to get as many of the same animals in a row as you can! When all three of the slots are stopped, you'll see how many you were able to line up! If you 3 in a row, you're really lucky! If you get 2 in a row, that's pretty good. But if you only get 1, that's no good at all.'"

Paw Print Panic
Note: You must get a dog from the pet shop before you can unlock this minigame.

Can be played by interacting with your dog."'All of the animals have just come inside, and their paws are all dirty! It's up to you to clean it all up! Use the +Control Pad to move, and press the A Button really quickly when you are near a paw print to clean it up. Scrub all of the paw prints off of the floor before time is up to win!'"

Smash Tennis
Can be played by talking to Ian.

Winning or Losing the game will have a major effect on the Stress stat."'It's okay. You'll catch on fast. Push Up or Down on the +Control Pad to move. Press the A button to serve or hit the ball. If your opponent misses the ball, you score a point! 1 flower will be erased for every point you score. Get 4 points to win!'"

Bowl-O-Rama
Can be played by talking to Jason.

Winning or Losing the game will have a major effect on the Stress stat."'This game is easy to learn, but hard to master. Watch the yellow and red meter, because it determines how far left or right you will throw the ball. Press the A Button to stop the meter. Use the +Control Pad to move Left or Right after you've stopped the meter. Try to throw the ball right down the middle to get a strike! If you get three strikes before time is up, you win!'"

Whack-A-Germ
Can be played when the player chooses "Medicine".

Winning or Losing the game will have a major effect on the Skill stat and a minor effect on the Wisdom stat."'The rules are simple. Germs will pop their heads out of the holes in the board. Use the +Control Pad to move your hand over a germ and then press the A button to slap a bandage on it's head! If you can whack 8 germs before time is up, you win! Good luck!'"

Germ Balloon Panic
Can be played when the player chooses "Hospital".

Winning or Losing the game will have a major effect on the Skill stat and a minor effect on the Wisdom stat."'Okay, I'll explain how it's done. Move the injection needle Left and Right using the +Control Pad. Germs will start to fall from the top of the screen. Press the A Button to shoot 8 of the germs before time runs out, but be careful that you don't bump into any of them! Remember your training and you'll do great!'"

Cat Bandage
Can be played when the player chooses "Hospital".

Winning or Losing the game will have a major effect on the Skill stat and a minor effect on the Wisdom stat."'Okay, I'll explain how this game works. The metronome will move back and forth, and when the red light on the left lights up, press the L Button. When it lights up on the right, press the R Button. Every time you get it right, the bandage will wrap around the cat's leg. Bandage it all before time runs out! Good luck!'"

Animal Puzzle
Can be played when interacting with a hospitalized animal. "'Don't worry. You'll do great! Here's how to play: Using the A Button, you can select different pieces of the puzzle. When you select two different pieces, they trade places. Swap the different pieces around until it's all in order. Be quick though! You have to finish the puzzle before you run out of time!'"

Pet Catch
Can be played when interacting with a hospitalized animal. "'All of the pets have escaped from their pens! It's up to you to put them back. Use the +Control Pad to move around the room. When you get near one of the pets, press the A Button to catch it. Walk the pet to the upper wall and press the A Button again to make it stay at the wall. Catch all of the animals quickly! If you get them all before time runs out, you win! Good luck!'"

New Yorkie Park
All minigames can be played by talking to the NPC while walking your dog.

Tag
"'You have a tasty cookie in your pocket, but the pets can smell it! Run away from all the pets until they are all worn out. Then, you can eat your cookie in peace. Move around using the +Control Pad and press the A button very quickly to run faster. All of the animals will chase you around the park, but don't let them catch you! If you can avoid them until time runs out, you win! Remember to run fast!'"

Animal Quiz
Winning will have a major effect on the Wisdom stat."'Okay, the rules are simple. First, I'll ask you a question. Then after you push the A Button, two answers will appear. Use the +Control Pad to select one of them. If you pick the right one, you win!'"

Flying Disc
"'Here are the rules: Use the strength meter to judge how far you'll throw the disc. Press the A button to throw the disc to your dog. You'll erase one flower for every disc that your dog can catch. If you erase all of the flowers before time runs out, you win!'"

Crossing Guard
"'Someone has decided to play dodge ball right during the turtle migration! Use the +Control Pad to move Left or Right to block the balls that come flying from the bottom of the screen. If a turtle makes it all the way across the screen without getting hit by a ball, 1 flower will be erased. Erase all of the flowers before time runs out to win!'"

Secret Path
All minigames can be played by walking into the secret path that connects New Yorkie and Pawville.

Rock-n-Roll Dash
"'It's not too hard. Here's how you play: Push the A Button quickly to make your pet run up the hill, but be careful! Boulders will come tumbling down the path. Make your pet jump over the boulders by pressing the B Button. If you can make it all the way to the goal before time runs out, you win!'"

The Big Hill
"'The rules are easy. Let me explain them. The metronome will move left and right, and its lights will flash when you need to press a button. When it goes to the left, press the L Button. When it goes right, press the R button. If you time it correctly, your dog will climb up the hill little by little, but don't take too long because you don't have much time!'"

Pawville Park
All minigames can be played by talking to the NPC while walking your dog.

Candy Catch
"'This is the day that your pet has been waiting for! Sweet treats are raining down from the sky. Use the +Control Pad to move your pet Left or Right to get under the goodies. Press the A Button to make your pet jump into the air and catch them! If you can stuff your little pet with 8 treats before time is up, you win!'"

Animal Hurdles
"'I'll explain it before we begin. Part of your pet's physical therapy is a hurdle race. Help your pet be the first to the finish line! Show everyone how healthy it has gotten! Make your pet run faster by pressing the A Button repeatedly. Good luck!'"

Doggy Soccer
"'This park is where the dog soccer stars of the world train. Help your aspiring pop become a star! Use the +Control Pad to move Left and Right. When your dog is in position, press the A Button to pass the ball. If you can pass the ball to your dog 8 times before your time runs out, you win! Oh, and don't worry if other doggies decide to join you in your practice. They're nice too. Good luck!'"

Jump Rope
"'It's okay. I'll tell you how to play. Press the A Button to make your pet jump as the rope comes down. If it jumps the rope well, 1 flower will be erased. Erase all of the flowers to win, but watch out! The rope speeds up as time counts down!'"

Injection Panic
Winning or Losing the game will have a major effect on the Skill stat and a minor effect on the Wisdom stat."'Here's how it works: Press Left or Right on the +Control Pad to move the injection needle. Press the A Button to shoot the germs that come falling down. Be careful not to be hit by the germs, but be fast enough to get 8 of them before time runs out! Good luck!'"

Trivia

 * In the instruction booklet, some of the mini-games are labeled differently in a screencap. These include:
 * Bowling Time! instead of Bowl-O-Rama
 * Boulder Jump! instead of Rock-n-Roll Dash
 * Medicine Memory instead of Medicine Match
 * Bandage-A-Dog instead of Dog Bandage
 * Dinner Time! instead of Chow Time!