The Crazy 8 (also stylized as Crazy Eight) is an item that makes its debut in Mario Kart 8, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Similarly to the Lucky 7 from Mario Kart 7, it spawns eight items that rotate around the player's vehicle, similarly to other multiple items such as Triple Green Shells. The items are the same as the Lucky 7's, being a Banana, Green Shell, Red Shell, Blooper, Mushroom, Star, and a Bob-omb, as well as the addition of a Coin. Much like the Lucky 7, only player-controlled characters can receive this item.
Usage[]
Offense[]
Mario using the Crazy 8
The Crazy 8 is generally used offensively, specifically with the Green and Red Shells, Banana, Star, and Bob-omb, each having their respective offensive purposes.
Defense[]
Additionally, the Crazy 8 also has just as equal of defensive uses, though it is just as risky as using it offensively, especially with the inclusions of the Bob-omb and Star. Whilst the other items (except the Coin) can guard the racer, if anyone hits the Bob-omb, all the other items are destroyed too, but a racer who is able to get their hands on the Star can be just as dangerous if not careful.
Gallery[]
Localization[]
The Crazy 8 as seen in the original Mario Kart 8.
Crazy 8 is localized in international versions.
| Language | Name | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Crazy 8 | |
| French | Grand 8 | Great 8 |
| Spanish | Ocho loco | Crazy 8 |
| Portuguese, Dutch | Mega-8 | |
| Italian | Otto matto | Crazy 8 |
| German | Wunderacht | Wonder 8 |
Trivia![]
- Similar to the Lucky 7, rarely in Battle Mode, the player can get eight Mushrooms, bananas, shells, or Bob-ombs, in their respective item settings.
- In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Crazy 8 now is reddish-pink on the bottom, while the blue is on the top, rather than being all blue.
- In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Boo item cannot steal the Crazy 8.
- It is the rarest item in the game.
- The name "Crazy 8" most likely comes from the card game Crazy Eights.
| Banana • Triple Bananas • Green Shell • Triple Green Shell • Red Shell • Triple Red Shell • Spiny Shell • Bob-omb • Mushroom • Triple Mushroom • Golden Mushroom • Bullet Bill • Blooper • Lightning • Starman • Fire Flower • Boomerang Flower • Potted Piranha Plant • Super Horn • Crazy 8 • Coin • Feather*/** • Boo* | ||||
| * - Exclusive to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. • ** - Only available in Battle Mode. | ||||