Summary
InPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, there are rewards for taking part in the Happy Lucky Lottery which are doled out across days, months, and even years.
Onthe original 2004 GameCube version, players tried to skip the queue by fiddling with the internal clock, a lot like time travelling inAnimal Crossing, but this would literally wind up Lucky the Bob-omb, causing them to explode.
Withthe Nintendo Switch remake here after 20 years, fans tried to skip the lengthy waiting times again by changing the date on their consoles. But once more, Lucky blew their fuse (thanks,Games Radar).
Fess Up, Cheaters. Time Travel Will Cost You
Before Lucky explodes, they ask you outright if you cheated. If you say yes, they slowly unravel, saying that they’ll never trust anyone ever again, and blow up. Afterwards, the screen cuts to black, but it’s not game over just yet. They’ll return shortly after, demanding 500 coins if you want to continue playing.
If you lie and say that you didn’t cheat, Lucky won’t detonate, but you’ll still have to pay the fine. Either way, time travel will only hurt your wallet. But it’s worth it for that unsettling cutscene that feels ripped right out of a cursed cartridge urban legend.
However, there might be a way around Lucky’s keen, fourth-wall-breaking insight. According to some fans, if you change the clock back mid-dialogue after getting your prize and before being handed a new ticket, Lucky will be none the wiser.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
WHERE TO PLAY
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a remake of the well-loved RPG first released on the GameCube. Relive this iconic adventure that turns 2D on its head and turns Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom into paper.
