Kartastrophe
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Template:Minigame-infobox 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. 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.
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:
| Grade | Points earned | Required in minigame (NTSC) | Required in minigame (PAL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1,000 | 43"00 | 44"00 |
| A | 900 | 45"00 | |
| B | 800 | 47"00 | |
| C | 700 | 49"00 | |
| D | 600 | 51"00 |
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."
See also
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | カートでレーシング Kāto de rēshingu |
Kart Racing |
| German | Kartastrophe |
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| Italian | Kartastrofe |
Kartastrophe |
| Korean | 카트 레이싱 Kateu Reising |
Kart Racing |
| Spanish | Kartástrofe |
Kartastrophe |
