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Mission 7-8
Mario Kart Double Dash

Mission 7-8

Master Mission 7-8 in Mario Kart DS! Learn the best strategy to break all 10 item boxes while dodging fake items and navigating tricky turns.

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Master Mission 7-8 in Mario Kart DS! Learn the best strategy to break all 10 item boxes while dodging fake items and navigating tricky turns.

Alright, this is Mission 7-8 in Mario Kart DS, and it's the last one before you face the boss, so it's a bit of a doozy! Your main goal here is to smash all 10 item boxes, but you've gotta watch out because some of them are fakes!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Right from the start, get a turbo boost and power slide around that first corner. Do the same for the second turn, but this time, keep an eye out for bananas you need to dodge.
  2. 2
    Hang to the right side of the track for the first real item box. Quick tip: use your map to tell the fakes apart – they show up as red squares, while the real ones don't appear on the map until you're close.
  3. 3
    Power slide around the wide turn coming up, and then pop your Mushroom boost.
  4. 4
    After the second item box (it's on the left), use your boost again and be ready to avoid the bananas on the curve ahead.
  5. 5
    Grab the next two item boxes, one on the right and one on the left. You'll be using boosts back-to-back here, so keep dodging those bananas that are scattered further down the track.
  6. 6
    After you take a little fall, snag the item box on the left. Power slide around the turn and use your boost.
  7. 7
    Grab the fifth item box, then hug the left side as you go around the wall. Be super careful here – there are tons of bananas, so don't waste your boost!
  8. 8
    Hop over the gap where it's narrowest and turn to grab item box #6.
  9. 9
    Boost across the room and drift around the wall into the second area. You'll see a whole line of fake item boxes here, so drift around the curves. If you need to, slow down a bit to snag the real item box hiding behind a column.
  10. 10
    Back on the boardwalk, stay to the right to grab the next item box.
  11. 11
    Use your boost and power slide around the curve. Head straight for the final item box to complete the mission!
Tips
  • Always keep an eye on your map to differentiate between real and fake item boxes. The fakes will show up as red squares.
  • Mastering the power slide is key for maintaining speed through the turns, especially when avoiding obstacles like bananas.
  • Don't be afraid to slow down slightly if you need to make a precise maneuver to grab a real item box or avoid a hazard.

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