Rudder Madness
Template:Minigame-infobox Rudder Madness is a 4-Player minigame in Mario Party 8.
Introduction
The game is set on a river running through a swamp. The first character is seen from behind, followed by a portion of the course. When the camera goes back, all four players are lined up at the starting line on their lily pads.
Gameplay
The objective is to get to the finish first. To avoid falling behind, players must dodge rocks, poles and other players on the way. They can turn their lily pads by tilting the 
, which works as their rudder.
Ending
The winner does their victory dance on the riverbank, while the others flow down the swamp and spin in their losing animation. If all of the players manage to reach the finish line at the same time or if five minutes pass, no one will be on the riverbank and all four players flow down in the swamp and spin in their losing animation as "Tie" appears on the screen.
In-game text
- Rules – "Grab the rudder and steer your way in a river race."
- Hint – "Hitting obstacles will slow your speed. Steer clear!"
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | はっぱでかわくだり Happa de kawa-kudari |
Leaf Down the River |
| German | Laub-Regatta |
Foliage Race |
| Italian | Crociera sul Fiume |
River Cruise |
| Korean | 나뭇잎배 놀이 Namunnipbae Nori |
Leaf Boat Game |
| Spanish | Crucero por el fango |
Cruise mud |
