Kartastrophe

Kartastrophe is a 4-Player minigame in Mario Party 8, as well as a single-player minigame in the game's Test for the Best mode. It takes place on a track akin to most circuit tracks. Its name is a portmanteau of "kart" and "catastrophe."

Introduction
The players drive their karts up to the starting line as the lights signal the start of the race.

Gameplay
The four players compete in a simple two-lap race around the circuit. Players can turn their Wii Remotes all the way to turn at sharp curves. The first player to the finish line wins.

The minigame's ending cutscene shows the winner celebrating as the losers sulk. Ties are possible if multiple racers finish within a fraction of a second.

Test for the Best
In Test for the Best, the player is alone and must complete two laps of the circuit in the fastest time possible. The times required to earn a certain point total are as follows:

Controls

 * Wii Remote: Turn steering wheel
 * Buttons
 * – Accelerate
 * – Brake

In-game text

 * Rules – "Finish first in a two-lap kart race against your foes."
 * Hint – "Take the inside curve on a turn to finish a lap a little faster."

Names in other languages
Kartastrophe