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{{Racecourse
{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''|the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]] stage based on the course|[[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)]]}}
|title=Figure-8 Circuit
{{race course infobox
|image=[[File:Figure-eight Circuit.PNG|256px]]
|image=[[File:MKDS Figure-8 Circuit Intro.png]]
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2005|2005]])
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|ghost=Ninten★たなか (1:36:481)
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])
|wifi=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])
|sample=[[File:MKDS-Music-CircuitTheme.oga]]
|music=[[File:MKDS-Music-CircuitTheme.ogg]]
|map=[[File:MKDS Figure 8 Circuit Map.png|140px]][[File:MKDS Figure-8 Circuit layout.png]]
|map=[[File:MKDSmap1-1.png|256px]]
|ghost={{ghost|DS|Ninten★たなか|1:36:481|[[File:Mario MKDS record icon.png|32px|link=Mario]][[File:MKDS Standard Kart MR Model.png|32px|link=Standard MR]]}}
}}
}}
'''Figure-8 Circuit''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It is the first race course of the [[Mushroom Cup]], as well as the location of the awards ceremony held after any [[cup]]. The race track resembles an 8. It is comparable to [[Luigi Circuit]] of numerous other [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'']] games, as simple, straightforward, and free of gimmicks. This race course has its own music introduction.
'''Figure-8 Circuit''', also titled '''Figure-Eight Circuit''' in the kiosk demo, is the introductory course of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', serving as the first race course of the [[Mushroom Cup]]. The course is named for having a layout in the shape of an 8. It is the only "circuit" in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series that is not associated with a character. The Figure-8 Circuit is comparable to several [[Luigi Circuit]] courses throughout the ''Mario Kart'' games for having a simple, straightforward layout with no unique gimmicks and no obstacles. Figure-8 Circuit is where the awards ceremony is held after every [[cup]].
 
Figure-8 Circuit has a different introduction fanfare on Grand Prix, which is shared with [[DS Waluigi Pinball|Waluigi Pinball]], [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] (which uses the same music theme as Figure-8 Circuit) and {{classic-link|GCN|Luigi Circuit}}.
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', there is a ''Mario Kart''-themed stage titled [[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Mario Circuit]]; it is based on Figure-8 Circuit, which became the stage's name in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
 
==Course layout==
[[File:Powersliding1.png|thumb|left|[[Yoshi]] power-sliding in Figure-8 Circuit]]
Figure-8 Circuit has a basic wide layout with prolonged turns, allowing racers to perform several [[Drift|power-slide]]s. The finish line is right after where the track crosses under the upper part of the course. Most of Figure-8 Circuit's details are in the background, starting with the bleachers that consist of a full crowd, which are heard cheering as racers drive by. The bleachers start from the race line and end at a background pit stop to the right. There are no obstacles in the course except for grass surrounding the boundaries. The pit stop is immediately followed by a straightforward path. From there, a few large [[Warp Pipe]]s and platform blocks resembling those from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' can be seen on grassy hills in the distance. After the straight path is a loop, which takes racers around and then overlaps beneath a bridge that is supported by some bricks. The road on top of the bridge is the center of the straight path, which reveals that the straight path is slightly slanted downward. The lap ends after going under the bridge.
 
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==Missions==
==Missions==
[[Mario Kart DS#Missions|Missions]] 1-1 and 2-2 take place on this circuit. The first requires the player to pass through 5 gates in order and the second requires them to collect 10 coins.
There are two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] that take place on Figure-8 Circuit:
*'''Mission 1-1''': The player controls [[Mario]], who must pass through 5 gates within 35 seconds, with the help of some ground [[Mushroom]]s.
*'''Mission 2-2''': The player controls [[Yoshi]], who must collect 10 [[coin]]s scattered along the course within 30 seconds. One coin is behind where the player starts.


==Official descriptions==
==Profiles==
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''“This course is laid out in the shape of the number 8. The road is wide and the corners are broad, so you can run through the whole thing at high speed.''
===''Mario Kart DS''===
*'''Official website:''' ''“This figure-eight shaped course boasts a wide racetrack with easy corners. It’s ideal for constant top-speed racing.''
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''This course is laid out in the shape of the number 8. The road is wide and the corners are broad, so you can run through the whole thing at high speed.''"
*'''Official European website:''' ''“With just two straights and two bends, your first stop in the Mushroom Cup season is as simple as they come (with the exception of Baby Park’s basic loop). So hit the gas, impress the crowds and save your strengths for the harder tracks to come.''
*'''North American website bio:''' "''This figure-eight shaped course boasts a wide racetrack with easy corners. It’s ideal for constant top-speed racing.''"
*'''European website bio:''' "''With just two straights and two bends, your first stop in the Mushroom Cup season is as simple as they come (with the exception of Baby Park’s basic loop). So hit the gas, impress the crowds and save your strengths for the harder tracks to come.''"
 
==Sponsors==
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart DS#Dangerous!!!|Dangerous!!!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Koopa Sport|Koopa Sport]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Grand Prix|Luigi Grand Prix]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Mario Kart (Nintendo-style banner)|Mario Kart]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Peach Grand Prix|Peach Grand Prix]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Shoot!!|Shoot!!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Super Mario|Super Mario]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Waluigi Grand Prix|Waluigi Grand Prix]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Wario GP|Wario GP]] (Trackside banners)


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery widths=150px>
MKDS-CourseIcon-Figure8Circuit.png|The track icon.
MKDS Figure 8 Circuit Course Icon.png|The course icon
File:FIG8.png|[[Mario]] races for first in Figure-8 Circuit.
MKDS Starting Line.png|The racers are lined up at the starting line.
File:1220189-mkds 03 super.png|The racers are lined up at the starting line in Figure-8 Circuit.
MKDS Figure-8 Circuit Screenshot.png|[[Mario]] races down the straightforward path.
</gallery></center>
MKDS Donkey Kong in 0 Place.jpg|Pre-release image of [[Mario]] racing down the straightforward path in his [[Standard MR]] with different ordinal numbers (0-7th)
Figure-8 Circuit GOAL!.png
Mario Kart DS poster art.jpg
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=エイトクロスサーキット
|Jap=エイトクロスサーキット
|JapR=Eito kurosu sākitto
|JapR=Eito Kurosu Sākitto
|JapM=8-Cross Circuit
|JapM=Eight-Cross Circuit
|Spa=Circuito en 8
|Fre=Circuit en 8
|SpaM=Circuit in 8
|FreM=Circuit in 8
|Fra=Circuit en 8
|FraM=Circuit in 8
|Ger=Achterpiste
|Ger=Achterpiste
|GerM=Roller Circuit
|GerM=Eight-Track
|Ita=Ottotornante
|Ita=Ottotornante
|ItaM=Eight Hairpin, but also a pun on "ottovolante" (an 8-shaped rollercoaster)
|ItaM=Eight Hairpin; also a pun on "ottovolante" (an 8-shaped rollercoaster)
|Kor=8자 서킷
|Kor=8자 서킷
|KorR=8(pal)-ja Seokit
|KorR=8-Ja Seokit
|KorM=8-shaped Circuit
|KorM=8-Shaped Circuit
|Spa=Circuito en 8
|SpaM=Circuit in 8
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is a ''Mario Kart''-themed course entitled "[[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Mario Circuit]]" that has a similar layout to Figure-8 Circuit.
*The ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' iteration of [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]] is shaped after a number 8, much like this course. However, it is also based on a {{wp|Möbius strip}}, due to the game's anti-gravity mechanic.
*This is the only course in ''Mario Kart DS'' to have its own introduction when entering Grand Prix.
*As of ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' and the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'', Figure-8 Circuit is the only track from this game's [[Mushroom Cup]] that has yet to return as a [[classic course]] in a future ''Mario Kart'' game. It is also one of three courses from ''Mario Kart DS'' that has yet to return, the others being [[Bowser Castle (Mario Kart DS)|Bowser Castle]] and [[Rainbow Road (Mario Kart DS)|Rainbow Road]].
*This is the only "circuit" in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] that is not owned by any playable character.
*In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'''s rendition of [[Mario Circuit (Wii U)|Mario Circuit]], it's shaped after a number 8, much like this course. However, it's also based on a [[wikipedia:Möbius strip|Möbius strip]], thanks to the game's anti-gravity mechanic.
*This is the only Mushroom Cup course in ''Mario Kart DS'' that has yet to be a retro course. [[Yoshi Falls]] returned in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', [[Cheep Cheep Beach]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and [[Luigi's Mansion (course)|Luigi's Mansion]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.


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Latest revision as of 22:05, April 16, 2024

This article is about the race course from Mario Kart DS. For the Super Smash Bros. stage based on the course, see Figure-8 Circuit (stage).
Figure-8 Circuit
Screenshot of Figure-8 Circuit from Mario Kart DS
Information
Appears in Mario Kart DS (2005)
Cup(s) Mushroom Cup
Online play No longer available (DS)
Music sample
Course map
Figure-8 Circuit mapMario Kart DS
Staff ghost(s)
DS Ninten★たなか
1:36:481 Mario MKDS record icon.pngThe model of the Standard MR from Mario Kart DS

Figure-8 Circuit, also titled Figure-Eight Circuit in the kiosk demo, is the introductory course of Mario Kart DS, serving as the first race course of the Mushroom Cup. The course is named for having a layout in the shape of an 8. It is the only "circuit" in the Mario Kart series that is not associated with a character. The Figure-8 Circuit is comparable to several Luigi Circuit courses throughout the Mario Kart games for having a simple, straightforward layout with no unique gimmicks and no obstacles. Figure-8 Circuit is where the awards ceremony is held after every cup.

Figure-8 Circuit has a different introduction fanfare on Grand Prix, which is shared with Waluigi Pinball, Mario Circuit (which uses the same music theme as Figure-8 Circuit) and GCN Luigi Circuit.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there is a Mario Kart-themed stage titled Mario Circuit; it is based on Figure-8 Circuit, which became the stage's name in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Course layout[edit]

A Mini-Turbo used in Mario Kart DS.
Yoshi power-sliding in Figure-8 Circuit

Figure-8 Circuit has a basic wide layout with prolonged turns, allowing racers to perform several power-slides. The finish line is right after where the track crosses under the upper part of the course. Most of Figure-8 Circuit's details are in the background, starting with the bleachers that consist of a full crowd, which are heard cheering as racers drive by. The bleachers start from the race line and end at a background pit stop to the right. There are no obstacles in the course except for grass surrounding the boundaries. The pit stop is immediately followed by a straightforward path. From there, a few large Warp Pipes and platform blocks resembling those from Super Mario Bros. 3 can be seen on grassy hills in the distance. After the straight path is a loop, which takes racers around and then overlaps beneath a bridge that is supported by some bricks. The road on top of the bridge is the center of the straight path, which reveals that the straight path is slightly slanted downward. The lap ends after going under the bridge.

Missions[edit]

There are two missions that take place on Figure-8 Circuit:

  • Mission 1-1: The player controls Mario, who must pass through 5 gates within 35 seconds, with the help of some ground Mushrooms.
  • Mission 2-2: The player controls Yoshi, who must collect 10 coins scattered along the course within 30 seconds. One coin is behind where the player starts.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio: "This course is laid out in the shape of the number 8. The road is wide and the corners are broad, so you can run through the whole thing at high speed."
  • North American website bio: "This figure-eight shaped course boasts a wide racetrack with easy corners. It’s ideal for constant top-speed racing."
  • European website bio: "With just two straights and two bends, your first stop in the Mushroom Cup season is as simple as they come (with the exception of Baby Park’s basic loop). So hit the gas, impress the crowds and save your strengths for the harder tracks to come."

Sponsors[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese エイトクロスサーキット
Eito Kurosu Sākitto
Eight-Cross Circuit

French Circuit en 8
Circuit in 8
German Achterpiste
Eight-Track
Italian Ottotornante
Eight Hairpin; also a pun on "ottovolante" (an 8-shaped rollercoaster)
Korean 8자 서킷
8-Ja Seokit
8-Shaped Circuit

Spanish Circuito en 8
Circuit in 8

Trivia[edit]