Blazing Lassos

Blazing Lassos is a Duel minigame in Mario Party 8. The name is a pun on the title of the video game ', and it may also be a reference to the satirical western film, '.

Introduction
The first player throws a lasso and yanks back a barrel before the game starts.

Gameplay
Each player must use a lasso to reel in barrels from the spinning wheel, adding the number marked on them to their score; the numbers are 5, 10, 30, and 50. A player must twirl their lasso enough to make it glow so they can throw it. The player with more points after 20 seconds wins. The game ends in a tie if both players' scores are the same.

Ending
The winner celebrates as the loser sits on the wheel, dazed. Both characters sulk if a tie occurs.

Controls

 * Wii Remote
 * Twirl
 * Throw lasso
 * Yank a barrel back
 * Buttons: None

In-game text

 * Rules – "Twirl your lasso, rope a barrel, then yank it back to your pile! You'll get the points marked on each one."
 * Hint – "You can't throw your lasso until you've twirled it enough! It'll glow when it's time to throw!"