Blazing Lassos

Template:Minigame-infobox Blazing Lassos is a Duel minigame in Mario Party 8. The name is a pun on the video game Blazing Lazers, and it may also be a reference to the satirical western film, Blazing Saddles.

Introduction

The first player throws a lasso and yanks back a barrel before the game starts.

Gameplay

Each player must use a lasso to reel in barrels from the spinning wheel, adding the number marked on them to their score; the numbers are 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50. The player with the most points after 20 seconds wins, and the game ends in a tie if their scores are the same.

Ending

Results of the minigame

The winner celebrates as the loser sits on the wheel dazed; both characters sulk if a tie occurs.

Controls

• Wii Remote
  • Twirl
  • Throw lasso
  • Yank a barrel back
• Buttons
  • None

In-game text

• Rules – "Twirl your lasso, rope a barrel, then yank it back to your pile! You'll get the points marked on each one."
• Hint – "You can't throw your lasso until you've twirled it enough! It'll glow when it's time to throw!"

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	Lasso-Lupfen[?]	Lasso Lift
Italian	Barili al Lazo[?]	Lasso Barrels
Spanish	Vaquero aficionado[?]	Amateur cowboy