| Cardiators | |||
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| Appears in | Mario Party 8 | ||
| Type | Duel minigame | ||
| Time limit | 10 seconds per turn | ||
| Music track | It's on Now | ||
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Cardiators is a Duel minigame that appears in Mario Party 8. Its name is a portmanteau of "card" and "gladiators."
Introduction
The two players enter a gladiator-like stadium from gated entranceways on opposite ends and face each other in the middle of the stadium.
Gameplay
Three facedown numbered cards appear, each with a number from one to three. Both players select a card, and the player whose number is higher goes first.
The players compete in an RPG-style card battle, with 20 Health Points each. A set of numbered cards from one to twelve is displayed facedown on a nearby table. Each player has ten seconds to pick a numbered card, which also has a character on it; if they do not make a selection, the card their cursor highlights is automatically picked for them. The character is summoned to attack the opponent and deal damage equal to its value. The first player to reduce their opponent's HP to zero wins.
Cards
| Card | Damage done | Attack | ||
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| Penguin | 
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1 | A penguin attacks by sliding into the player. | 
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| Ukiki | 
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2 | An Ukiki jumps and lands on the player's head. | 
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| Bob-omb | 
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5 | A Bob-omb explodes in the player's hands. | 
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| Three Ukikis | 
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6 | Three Ukikis move towards the player and consecutively jump on the head. | 
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| Seven penguins | 
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7 | Seven penguins run over the player. | 
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| Wiggler | 
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8 | A Wiggler enters, red with rage, and runs at the player. | 
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| Bullet Bills | 
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9 | Three Bullet Bills fly towards the player. | 
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| Thwomp | 
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10 | A Thwomp falls and flattens the player. | 
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| Chain Chomp | 
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12 | A Chain Chomp enters and flings the player into the air. This is the most powerful card of all. | 
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Ending
The camera zooms in on the winning player, who stands behind the table of cards and does their victory pose as the losing player remains sitting on the ground behind them, still dazed from the last attack.
Controls
- Wii Remote: Hold sideways
- Buttons
– Move cursor/player
– Choose card
In-game text
- Rules – "Take turns selecting cards that launch attacks on your rival. Reduce your rival's life meter to zero to win!"
- Hint – "There's no way to know what a card will do until you've selected it. Good luck!"
Gallery
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | カードコロシアム Kādo koroshiamu |
Card Colosseum |
| German | Kartenarena |
Card Arena |
| Italian | Carte e Arena |
Cards and Arena |
| Korean | 카드 뽑기 대결 Kadeu Ppobgi Daegyeol |
Card Draw Contest |
| Spanish | Gano por la mano |
Won by Hand |