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Mission 5-8
Mario Kart Double Dash

Mission 5-8

Beat Mario in Mission 5-8 of Mario Kart Double Dash by using turbo boosts, drafting, and item box power-ups like Mushrooms and Stars.

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Beat Mario in Mission 5-8 of Mario Kart Double Dash by using turbo boosts, drafting, and item box power-ups like Mushrooms and Stars.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start the race with a turbo boost.
  2. 2
    Draft off Mario for an added boost.
  3. 3
    Avoid the Goombas on the uphill run.
  4. 4
    Collect the first item box.
  5. 5
    If you receive Mushrooms, use the first two.
  6. 6
    When you reach the piranha plant pipe in the dirt, use the last Mushroom boost to cut across the dirt as a shortcut.
  7. 7
    Grab the second item box.
  8. 8
    Power slide around the curve ahead.
  9. 9
    If you received a Star, use it when you start reaching the piranha plants in the road to cut through them easily.
  10. 10
    If you have Mushrooms, use them but steer clear of the plants.
  11. 11
    For the final 2 curves, power slide around them.
Tips
  • Item boxes can drop Triple Mushrooms and Stars.
  • Drafting off Mario can provide an additional speed boost.
  • Use Mushroom boosts to cut across the dirt shortcut near the piranha plant pipe.
  • Use a Star to pass through piranha plants safely.

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