Key

Key is an item in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby's Pinball Land . It is most notably used to unlock Treasure Chests and certain doorways, as well as gateways.

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Kirby's Pinball Land [ ]

Keys have an extremely minor role in this game. After Kirby defeats Whispy Woods, Kracko, or Poppy Bros. Sr., a key with a star-shaped handle will appear and spin around. If Kirby falls down to the Warp Star before he can grab it, he will travel to the top level of whichever Pinball Land he is in and will have to return to the key's location. He will not have to fight the boss again.

When Kirby touches the key, two more Kirbys will appear and do the Kirby Dance. He will return to the Pinball Land selection screen and be unable to return to that Pinball Land. Once the player acquires all three keys, a Warp Star will appear, and can take Kirby to King Dedede.

Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble [ ]

Though rather uncommonly seen, keys appear as items in Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble. If the player picks one up, he/she can open locked doors. Keys are sometimes found in Treasure Chests or guarded by enemies such as Blockbots.

Kirby: Squeak Squad [ ]

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Secret Door Keys (called Hidden Door Keys in the Collection Room) appear as collectible treasures. They are found in Big Treasure Chests and appear in every level except for Gamble Galaxy; each unlocks a secret stage in the respective level.

• Prism Plains: Stage 4
• Nature Notch: Stage 5
• Cushy Cloud: Stage 4
• Jam Jungle: Stage 4
• Vocal Volcano: Stage 4
• Ice Island: Stage 4
• Secret Sea: Stage 4

Kirby Mass Attack [ ]

In Kirby Mass Attack, keys are common items that open treasure chests. They can be held by Kirbys and open the chests. Buzzybat and Skullseer have special keys that can open mid-boss doors in Volcano Valley. Skull keys also appear, which transport the Kirbys to a dimension of Skullys and can unlock skull chests.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe [ ]

There are no treasure chests in these games, so keys (called Lock Keys) serve to open doorways only. Key Dees hold Lock Keys and attempt to run away with them. Keys are not door-specific; any key can open any door. The character holding a Lock Key is limited to a single jump, making platforming trickier, as well as defense, which only allows the character to run from danger unless he has protection otherwise. If either a Hunter Scarfy or a red Degout is nearby, it will transform and attack the character holding the Lock Key. Lock Keys expire after a time limit, and will be destroyed instantly if they touch lava or spikes. Some Lock Keys will respawn if destroyed, but others will not. Like other carry items, Lock Keys can be carried through doors.

Kirby is given a Lock Key upon entering the door to the Item Challenge.

As with other carry items in these two games, Lock Keys can be inhaled through walls.

Lock Keys work similarly to the keys seen in Super Smash Bros. Brawl 's Subspace Emissary mode.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe [ ]

Lock Keys reprise their role from in Kirby's Return to Dream Land; they again serve to open locked passageways. New to this game are Key Doors with large locks on them—when Kirby approaches one with a Lock Key in hand, the lock will break and the hero will be able to enter the door. Several puzzles require Kirby to carry a Lock Key to a door while dodging hazards in a Tilt Gondola.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse [ ]

Keys appear as living creatures in this game. Each has a brown faces, gold eyes, gold ears, and a ruby. When Kirby touches one, it will follow him until he reaches a locked door, which it will immediately open. Enemies called Grinkeys transform into ordinary keys when defeated.

Kirby Star Allies [ ]

Keys function the same way as in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. When preparing to toss one, Kirby can angle his throw. Two keys with a red or blue light appear in one room on Planet Misteen in Story Mode, as well as in Dimensions II, III, and IV in the Heroes in Another Dimension mode. Each key unlocks a door that matches its respective color.

Kirby Fighters 2 [ ]

While keys do not physically appear in this game, narration in Story Mode: The Destined Rivals Chapters 1-3 mentions them. Whenever Team Kirby defeats a boss at the Summit of the Buddy Fighters Tower, they obtain a key to unlock the next floor.

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