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[[File:Pikmin Adventure logo.png|thumb|300px|right|''Pikmin Adventure''{{'s}} logo.]]

''Pikmin Adventure'' is fast-paced, action filled attraction, as opposed to the real time strategy-styled puzzle solving nature of the main games in the franchise. The goal is to complete each level, by crossing the finish line. ''Pikmin Adventure'' also includes a multiplayer co-op and a multiplayer versus mode.

''Pikmin Adventure'' is played with one to five players. One player controls their Mii dressed in [[Olimar]]'s [[spacesuit]], and uses the Wii U GamePad, while up to four others use the Wii Remote to play as Miis dressed as assorted, larger [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. There will always be one Olimar player and one Pikmin player, even if an AI player has to take the place of a human one.

The players are tasked with navigating through each level, defeating enemies and blockades on the way, until they reach the end, where the [[Hocotate ship]] awaits. The attraction has a blocky and metallic theme to it, especially the enemies, in which most of them are are mechanized versions of ''Pikmin'' [[Enemy|enemies]].

The Olimar player has a group of smaller Pikmin they control, and are differentiated from the playable Pikmin by their smaller size and resemblance to chess pieces. Although they have different colors, these do not make a difference, with the exception of Blue Pikmin, that do not flail when underwater. In addition, the player controlling Olimar has the option of using their [[whistle]] to call every Pikmin to their side (including those controlled by other players) by using the icon on the lower left of the touch screen or by pressing {{button|wiiu|zl|wiiu|zr}}. The captain player can throw Pikmin by tapping at a spot on the GamePad, while the Pikmin players move around and attack freely. All human-controlled characters have a shared [[health]] meter, represented by hearts on the [[HUD]].

There are three powerups that captains and Pikmin can obtain. These change the way Pikmin are thrown and damage enemies with. If hurt, the captain or Pikmin player will lose their powerup instead of being knocked out. Certain levels also play out similar to ''[[mario:Super Mario 3D Land|Super Mario 3D Land]]'', in which there is a time limit, and players must continuously kill enemies and overcome obstacles to gain more time, to keep the timer from reaching 0. Players that fail repeatedly on the same level will find a large Question Block at the start of the level on their next try. Breaking this releases a giant blob of nectar that instantly levels up all players to level 50, or adds a minute to the clock in timed runs.

After completing the normal expeditions, advanced missions are unlocked, with an increased difficulty level. These missions also give the Olimar player a new gameplay mechanic: by pressing {{button|wiiu|l|wiiu|r}} or a button on the GamePad's screen, all Pikmin in the captain's party are changed to [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]], [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]], or the usual mixed group. These colors now make a difference due to the fact that enemy weak points in these missions are color-coded, and only Pikmin of the same color can harm them. In addition, Blue Pikmin are still immune to navigating through water. Mastery rankings also exist for all levels in the attraction; to obtain them, players must complete the stage within a certain time limit, and not take any damage.

Some of the common creatures in the {{Ps}} appear, such as [[Red Bulborb]]s, but there are also enemies never seen before in the actual series. The most common is a race of spherical insects, called "Beebs". Cannon-like enemies called [[Telescoping Pumphog]]s are also featured; they either fire bombs or spiked balls. [[Blowhog]]s appear, but blow out air and charge.

'''Whip Seeds''' are the second power-up found in the attraction. Whip seeds will grow springs on the Pikmin's stems, which can be extended to attack in a longer range and do more damage. If the Olimar player gets the Whip Seed, their Pikmin home in on the targeted area like fireworks when thrown. They can also be thrown farther than normal and follow moving enemies, similar to the [[Winged Pikmin]]. When a Pikmin player gets the Whip Seed, their attack range is increased enormously, and can attack from farther away to avoid taking damage.

Flowered Pikmin.png|The main [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] types as they appear in ''Pikmin Adventure''. Notice the center of the [[Blue Pikmin]] and [[Red Pikmin]]'s flower match their color, unlike the main games.

**In the Advanced Levels, the White Pikmin will get elemental buffs on all enemies, making it the actual best Type of Pikmin in the game. (But one has to find four voluntaries to play with, first.)