Gyro for the Gold
Template:Minigame-infobox Gyro for the Gold (Rolling Racer in PAL versions) is a General minigame in Mario Party: Island Tour. The name of the minigame is a pun on the phrase "go for the gold." This minigame is a reference to the Star Ball sections in Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel. Besides the similar gameplay, the music is covered in this minigame and it speeds up or slows down depending on the movements made.
Introduction
The camera shows the goal (a castle rooftop with four Goal Poles), then scrolls backwards to the competitors.
Gameplay
Players are on balls, which they must roll to the finish line, passing through the obstacle course. The Nintendo 3DS gyro sensor is used to roll the ball.
Soon after the starting line, a ramp sends the players to a green platform filled with mushrooms that keep appearing and disappearing. If a character touches one, they will bounce back. Following a second ramp, there is a grayish platform where blue Brick Blocks fall onto. They cannot be broken, so competitors must bypass them. The final area is a set of fences and two elevators that move side to side. A blue ramp launches the player directly onto their respective finish spot.
Controls
– Move
In-game text
- Rules – NTSC "Guide your character through the obstacle course as quickly as possible."
- Rules – PAL "Balance on the ball while navigating the obstacle course and speed your way to the finish."
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | かたむけ玉乗りレース Katamuke tamanori rēsu |
Tilted Ball-Riding Race |
| Dutch | Rollende Race |
Rolling Race |
| German | Balancierballrennen |
Balance Ball Race |
| Italian | Rotolamento matto |
Madman rolling |
| Portuguese | Corrida Rolante |
Rolling Race |
| Spanish (NOA) | Rueda que rueda |
Wheel that Rolls |
| Spanish (NOE) | Rodabolas |
Portmanteau on rodar (roll) and bolas (balls) |
