Editing Figure-8 Circuit

{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''|the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]] stage based on the course|[[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)]]}}

{{race course infobox

|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])

|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])

|sample=[[File:MKDS-Music-CircuitTheme.oga]]

|map=[[File:MKDS Figure 8 Circuit Map.png|140px]][[File:MKDS Figure-8 Circuit layout.png]]

'''Figure-8 Circuit''' is the introductory track of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', serving as the first race course of the [[Mushroom Cup]]. The course is named for having a layout in the shape of an 8. It is the only circuit course in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series that is not associated with a character. The Figure-8 Circuit is comparable to several [[Luigi Circuit]] courses throughout the ''Mario Kart'' games for having a simple, straightforward layout with no unique gimmicks and no obstacles. Figure-8 Circuit is where the awards ceremony is held after every cup in ''Mario Kart DS''.

Figure-8 Circuit has a different introduction fanfare on Grand Prix, which is shared with [[DS Waluigi Pinball|Waluigi Pinball]], [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] (which uses the same music theme as Figure-8 Circuit) and {{classic-link|GCN|Luigi Circuit}}.  

Figure-8 Circuit is one of three courses from ''Mario Kart DS'' that is yet to return as a [[classic course]] in a future entry of the series, and is the only Mushroom Cup course in the game with this distinction.

==''Mario Kart DS''==

===Course layout===

Figure-8 Circuit has a basic wide layout with prolonged turns, allowing racers to perform several [[Drift|power-slide]]s. The finish line is right after where the track crosses under the upper part of the course. Most of Figure-8 Circuit's details are in the background, starting with the bleachers that consist of a full crowd, which are heard cheering as racers drive by. The bleachers start from the race line and end at a background pit stop to the right. There are no obstacles in the course except for grass surrounding the boundaries. The pit stop is immediately followed by a straightforward path. From there, a few large [[Warp Pipe]]s and platform blocks resembling those from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' can be seen on grassy hills in the distance. After the straight path is a loop, which takes racers around and then overlaps beneath a bridge that is supported by some bricks. The road on top of the bridge is the center of the straight path, which reveals that the straight path is slightly slanted downward. The lap ends after going under the bridge.

Two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] take place on Figure-8 Circuit: [[Mario Kart DS#Mission 1-1|Mission 1-1]] involves [[Mario]] passing through 5 gates within 35 seconds, while [[Mario Kart DS#Mission 2-2|Mission 2-2]] involves [[Yoshi]] collecting 10 [[coin]]s within 30 seconds.

A ''Mario Kart''-themed stage based on Figure-8 Circuit appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It is also titled [[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Figure-8 Circuit]] in the latter game, but is titled Mario Circuit in the first two games beforehand.

 

|EngA=This figure-eight shaped course boasts a wide racetrack with easy corners. It's ideal for constant top-speed racing.<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|url=m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/USA/AMCE/AMCE_E.pdf|title=''Mario Kart DS'' instruction booklet|page=35|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|accessdate=August 26, 2024}}</ref>

|Eng=This course is laid out in the shape of the number 8. The road is wide and the corners are broad, so you can run through the whole thing at high speed.<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_MarioKartDS_EN.pdf|title=''Mario Kart DS'' instruction booklet|page=35|language=en-gb|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|accessdate=August 26, 2024}}</ref>

|Fre=Le tracé de ce circuit est inspiré du chiffre 8. La piste est large et les virages sont très longs, ce qui permet aux pilotes de toujours garder leur vitesse maximale.<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_MarioKartDS_FR.pdf|title=''Mario Kart DS'' Mode D'Emploi|page=35|language=fr|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|accessdate=August 26, 2024}}</ref>

|Ger=Dieser Kurs ähnelt einer Acht. Die Strecke ist breit und die Kurven weitläufig, also ein echter Hochgeschwindigkeitskurs!<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_MarioKartDS_DE.pdf|title=''Mario Kart DS'' Spielanleitung|page=35|language=de|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|accessdate=August 26, 2024}}</ref>

|Ita=Questo circuito a forma di otto è caratterizzato da una carreggiata molto ampia e da curve larghe: è l’ideale per sfrecciare a tutto gas.<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_MarioKartDS_IT.pdf|title=''Mario Kart DS'' Manuale di Istruzioni|page=73|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|accessdate=August 26, 2024}}</ref>

|Spa=El trazado de este circuito dibuja el número 8. La pista es ancha y las curvas son amplias, así que puedes atacarlo a gran velocidad.<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_MarioKartDS_ES.pdf|title=''Mario Kart DS'' Manual de Instrucciones|page=35|language=es-es|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|accessdate=August 26, 2024}}</ref>

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|EngA=This figure-eight shaped course boasts a wide racetrack with easy corners. It’s ideal for constant top-speed racing.

|EngE=With just two straights and two bends, your first stop in the Mushroom Cup season is as simple as they come (with the exception of Baby Park’s basic loop). So hit the gas, impress the crowds and save your strengths for the harder tracks to come.}}

MKDS Figure 8 Circuit Course Icon.png|Course select icon

 

===Names in other languages===

|Fre=Circuit en 8

|FreM=Circuit in 8

|GerM=Eight-Track

|ItaM=Eight Hairpin; also a pun on ''ottovolante'' (an 8-shaped rollercoaster)

|KorR=8-Ja Seokit

|Spa=Circuito en 8

|SpaM=Circuit in 8

==See also==

*[[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': another course shaped like a number 8. However, it is also based on a {{wp|Möbius strip}}, due to the game's anti-gravity mechanic.

 

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[[Category:Mario Kart DS race courses]]