Book Bash

Book Bash is a boss minigame against Kamek in Mario Party DS.

Introduction
Kamek scolds the player while facing his wand at them, while Koopa Krag gives the player a magic book to help defeat Kamek.

Gameplay
The minigame is played similarly to , as the player must survive a flight down the hallway while taking out the henchman and avoid running into bookcases that randomly pop out to hit the player by using an ink pen that shoots ink. After getting past the books, the player eventually arrives in Kamek's location. The player and Kamek have a Health Meter. The player has five lives, while Kamek has three. The player must use their ink pen to shoot Kamek in the face until he gets inky and cannot see. He shoots his magic in every direction, causing a book to fly down and hurt himself. After that, the player has to avoid the book so they do not get hit as well. However, Kamek attacks by summoning books to attack the player and firing magical blasts from his wand. Kamek also has a few defensive moves as well. He can move left and right to avoid some ink blobs, and he can wipe his face to get some of the ink off.

Once Kamek is defeated, they have beaten Kamek's Library and gained the fourth Sky Crystal.

Ending
After three hits, a giant blue book falls on top of Kamek, knocking him out.

Controls

 * – Move
 * – Fire ink blobs

In-game text

 * Rules – "Survive a flight down Kamek's library hallway, then take on the henchman. Shoot red at Kamek's face until he's totally inky!"
 * Tips – "Flying books and sliding bookcases will keep you on your toes. So keep an eye out for surprises on your way to fight Kamek."