"Forget peace and love, man! SKATE OR DIE!"

Joust Controls:
-Press UP on the Control Pad to grind the pool.
-Press A on the Control Pad when near your opponent to knock them off.

 

Joust is a frustrating mini-game of Skate or Die. The first screen shows 'Poseur Pete', 'Aggro Eddie', and 'Lester' each representing its own difficult level respectfully.

The basic comprimse of Joust is you get 5 seconds to knock your opponent off their board with a bopper. If you fail to hit them after 5 seconds, the bopper goes to your opponent for 5 seconds and he comes at you.

My strategy is basic: when you have the bopper, slow down your skating while continually jam the A button. Cover all possible foreground and closer ground - you should generally move in side-way patterns. It's best to sneak up on your target from behind.

If you are the hunted, take advantage of the side pool rails to grind and waste a second or two.

Winning Joust comes down to patience, grinding, sneaking, and a lot of luck.