Tackle Takedown

Tackle Takedown is a 1-vs-Rivals minigame featured in Mario Party 9. This game is similar to Grabby Gridiron from Mario Party 8.

Introduction
The screen shows the rivals standing by a football. One of the rivals kicks it into the air. The camera zooms out as the solo player catches it.

Gameplay
The solo player attempts to reach the goal line without being tackled by a rival. They have three speed boosts they can use to try and outmaneuver the rivals. If a rival attempts a tackle and misses, they fall down and lose some time. The rivals win if one of them successfully tackles the solo player or if time runs out.

Ending
If the solo player is victorious, he or she will spike the football, and strike a victory pose, while the rivals groan.

In-game text

 * Rules – "The solo player must run for the goal line while avoiding tackles from the other players."
 * Controls (Solo) – "Hold the Wii Remote sideways. Press to move and  to sprint. You can sprint as long as you still have a sprint icon remaining."
 * Controls (Team) – "Hold the Wii Remote sideways. Press to move and  to tackle."