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[[File:GWC2-Octopus Gameplay.png|thumb|left|''Octopus'' as it appears in ''Game & Watch Collection 2'']]

'''''Octopus''''', known as '''''Mysteries of the Sea''''' and '''''Mysteries of the Deep''''' in the United Kingdom, is a [[Game & Watch]] title released as a part of the Wide Screen series on July 16, 1981.<ref>[http://www.intheattic.co.uk/octopus.htm ''Octopus'' info page on In The Attic, a website dedicated to classic videogames] Retrieved 13 November 2010</ref> In this game, the player must get as much gold as they can. However, they must watch out for the [[Octopus (character)|Octopus]] near the treasure, because if they touch its arms, they lose a life. Losing all three lives results in a [[Game Over]]. ''Octopus'' also appears as a [[minigame]] in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', and ''[[Game & Watch Collection#Sequel|Game & Watch Collection 2]]''. Also, in ''Game & Watch Collection 2'', one game combines this game with ''[[Parachute]]''.

*[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]: When [[Mr. Game & Watch]] breaks open the [[Smash Ball]], he transforms into an [[Mr. Game & Watch#Octopus|Octopus]] for his [[Final Smash]]. The Octopus is also a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Mr. Game & Watch's up smash attack in the series involves him wearing a diver's helmet as he performs a headbutt.

*''[[Nintendo Land]]'': The attraction Octopus Dance is themed after the Game & Watch game.

 

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