Crown Showdown

Crown Showdown is a game mode in Mario Party 8. it involves players trying to win the most minigames. At the beginning, the player can choose between 4 player minigames and duel minigames. If the player chooses the former, they can then choose to play between 4 player minigames, 1 vs. 3 minigames, 2 vs. 2 minigames, or random. The player also can choose how many wins are required to win the showdown from 3, 5, or 7. Each time, the game randomly selects a minigame that the player has already unlocked. Whoever wins the game receives a point, and whoever reaches 3, 5, or 7 points first is the winner.

In-game rules
"In Crown Showdown, you'll race to win a set number of minigames before competitors do it first! What type of minigames? Up to you! Or select Random and leave it to chance!"