Mario Meets Pareto
This article applies the Pareto principle to optimize character builds in Mario Kart 8. It explains how to identify 'efficient' combinations of drivers and parts that offer the best statistical trade-offs.
Why it matters
It demonstrates how economic theories like Pareto efficiency can be applied to non-traditional fields like video game strategy and data analysis.
0 0 0 0 In Mario Kart 8, choosing your driver, kart's body, tires, and glider isn't just about style — it's as crucial as your racing skills to win a race. Ever wondered how to truly find the best ones?
For each of those four elements, you have tens of options. For each option, there are distinct statistics (speed, acceleration, ...) affecting your performance.
This adds up to an unbelievable amount of builds to choose from.
Hopefully, many choices are just stylistic — they have identical statistics — but even after ignoring those duplicates, it remains a tough job to navigate the thousands of options.
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