Crank to Rank
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Template:Minigame-infobox Crank to Rank is a 4-player minigame in Mario Party 8 and returns in Mario Party: The Top 100.
Introduction
Four players are seen standing in front of Princess Peach's Castle (which looks like a smaller version of the castle in Super Mario 64). They all run over to their respective flagpoles nearby, and stand in front of them, with their hands on the wheel.
Gameplay
The four players must crank their flagpole by swinging the 
in circles. The first one to get the flag up to the top is the winner.
Ending
Fireworks explode behind the castle, and the winning player performs their respective victory pose while losing players sulk.
Controls
Mario Party 8
- – Turn crank
- Buttons – None
Mario Party: The Top 100
: Turn crank
In-game text
Mario Party 8
- Rules – "Turn the crank to raise the flag to the top."
- Hint – "The flag doesn't rise unless you crank in the correct direction."
Mario Party: The Top 100
- Description – "Turn the crank to raise the flag quickly!"
- On-screen – "Raise the flag quickly!"
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Hijsheia[?] | ? | |
| German | Kurbelkonkurrenz[?] | Crank Competition | |
| Italian | Alzabandiera[?] | Flag Raise | |
| Spanish | Tela marinera[?] | Marine fabric |
