Although the player is intended to use the scales, it is also possible to bypass them completely by throwing Pikmin with a running start from a small strip of raised land which runs along the wall to the left of the treasure. This method is less time consuming and is arguably easier, but it requires good timing to ensure that the Pikmin don't miss their mark and hit the wall. In the Wii version, this is easier to pull off, as the player has increased throwing range.