There is a tracking timer for the mini-games. The faster your time, the better your score, although you are still allowed to finish even if you take a long time.

The rules for each mini-game are different. However, for each one there will be three to five “rounds.”
You will get a score at the end of each round.
Your scores for the 3 rounds are averaged to find your final score.
You will earn a bronze, silver, or gold trophy for each mini-game depending on your score.


Your final score needs to be a Silver or a Gold to unlock an award.
Once you get Gold on all mini-games, you get an additional trophy.
Getting Silver is fairly easy, but getting Gold requires a perfect score on most levels.


You can go back to any mini-game later through the EXTRAS button on the Main Menu. Play from the EXTRAS button does count towards the awards. Or you can just ignore the mini-games and play the main game. The only difference is the number of trophies you’ll earn.