Why Mario Kart 7?

Mario Kart 7 brings the iconic racing franchise to the Nintendo 3DS with a mix of classic chaos, creative tracks, and new twists that keep it fresh and fast-paced. While it sticks close to the tried-and-true formula, it adds just enough innovation to make it stand out in the series.

The core racing gameplay is as solid and fun as ever—speed through wild tracks, launch items, and outmaneuver rivals in a race to the finish. The controls feel responsive, and the 3D effect adds depth to the races without being overwhelming.

Two big new features elevate the game:

• Gliding and underwater driving give tracks new verticality and variety.
• Kart customization lets players tweak performance with different bodies, wheels, and gliders, adding more strategy.

The AI can be tough at times, especially in 150cc, but that’s part of the challenge.

Each course is beautifully designed, and many make clever use of the new mechanics like gliders and underwater sections.

The roster includes fan favorites like Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi, as well as the introduction of Metal Mario and Lakitu as playable characters. You can also race as your Mii, which is a nice personalized touch.

Online multiplayer is smooth and surprisingly competitive, with global or friend matches and customizable community races.

For a handheld title, the visuals are crisp and colorful. The environments pop, and the frame rate holds steady. The soundtrack includes energetic new tunes and remixed classics that enhance the fast-paced feel of the game.

How We Test Games

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is 1-player on one Nintendo 3DS/2DS.

Pros

Gliding and underwater driving add new gameplay depth.

Great track selection, both new and retro.

Fun and accessible for players of all skill levels.

Strong local and online multiplayer support.

Deep kart customization system.

Cons

Battle mode lacks traditional arenas (uses race tracks instead).

No true single-player “story” or progression.

Item balance can feel frustrating at times.

Summary

Overall, Mario Kart 7 is a fantastic portable entry in the series that keeps the formula fun and familiar while adding just enough new mechanics to feel fresh. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, it’s a must-play for 3DS owners who love fast, frantic, and fun racing.

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Why Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch is the definitive version of the popular kart racing franchise. It refines everything fans loved about Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U and adds new features, making it a must-have title for casual and competitive players alike.

The gameplay is fast, fluid, and packed with variety. With anti-gravity tracks, gliders, underwater sections, and classic tight controls, each race is full of surprises. The Deluxe edition includes all previously released DLC content and introduces new characters like Inkling Girl and Boy from Splatoon, as well as returning favorites like King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.

The item balance has been tweaked, with new options like the Boo item (which steals items) and Feather (in Battle mode). The double item slots also make a comeback, adding more strategic depth to every lap.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers multiple modes:

• Grand Prix – Classic circuit racing with multiple difficulty levels.
• Battle Mode – Revamped with unique arenas and multiple game types like Balloon Battle, Shine Thief, and Renegade Roundup.
• Online Play – Smooth matchmaking and online racing/battles for up to 12 players.
• Local Multiplayer – Up to 4 players split-screen or 8 via wireless play.
• Time Trials – Compete for the fastest lap against ghosts or friends.

The inclusion of Smart Steering and auto-acceleration makes it more accessible for younger or new players.

The game runs at 60 FPS in both docked and handheld modes, with crisp HD visuals and vibrant tracks. The soundtrack is lively and varied, ranging from jazzy remixes of classics to energetic new compositions.

How We Test Games

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is up to 4-players on one Nintendo Switch.

Pros

All DLC from Mario Kart 8 included.

Revamped and fun Battle Mode.

Great character and track variety.

Accessible for all skill levels.

Cons

No new original tracks compared to Mario Kart 8.

Some fans may want deeper single-player content.

Summary

Overall, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is not just a port—it’s the ultimate version of the game. With polished mechanics, gorgeous tracks, tons of content, and excellent local and online play, it continues to be one of the best multiplayer experiences on the Switch.

Whether you’re racing solo, with friends, or online, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a wild ride that continues to shine.

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Why Mario Kart World?

Mario Kart World has loads of new features, let’s start by talking about those.

Frist off there’s dash food. Dash food changes the player’s outfit when collected and then unlocks it for the player to use at any time. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe there isn’t much outfits other than some colors variations (like Yoshis, Shy Guys etc.) and then there’s versions of some characters like Metal Mario, Gold Mario, Cat Peach and Tanooki Mario.

The track variety in Mario Kart World is impressive, pulling from classic games as well as offering new takes and seasonal themes. There’s also routes that you can take that can lead to other courses making it more open-world racing.

Then there’s pit stops. Pit stops is where you’ll need to fuel up after so long of racing which is a new feature to the Mario Kart series.

The game looks vibrant. Characters and karts are well animated, and the backgrounds are colorful and creative. Performance is smooth, and the art style of the characters are adorable.

How We Test Games

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is up to 4-players on one Nintendo Switch 2.

Pros

Great addition to the Mario kart series.

Global multiplayer and competitive ranking.

Fun character and kart collecting.

Colorful outfits for characters.

New features like Dash Food, Pit Stops etc.

Cons

Kart customization does not return.

Summary

Overall, Mario Kart World is a fun and fast-paced game on the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s great for fans of the Mario Kart series and racing games. Although it’s not cheap it’s still a great game. We hope to be able to get it one day.

Mario – Review brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

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Our library of Switch games includes several similar games. Not all racing games need be as complicated as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I have as much fun with a simple racing game as I do with brake drifting in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Racing games are any game that has players moving around a track to be the first to a finish line. It doesn’t matter whether players have cars or are on foot. The object of any racing game is to be the fastest to the finish line.

These games offer co-op or player vs player action. Co-op racing games have players on the same team. While player vs player involves racing head to head.

Not all racing games are equal. Different racing games offer power ups, drifting, weapons, shortcuts, and upgrades. They range from simple racing games like Hello Kitty Racing to complex racing games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Racing games have vastly improved over the years. Older racing games were predictable and boring. Coming back from last place was practically impossible. While learning to exploit weaknesses in the computer players ensured easy wins.

Coming back from last place in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is actually a strategy. Also, staying in first place isn’t a sure thing either in MK8D. By modifying the rules, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe keeps the game competitive and fun.

Many racing games have followed suit and have improved. Even if they don’t offer the complexity of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, they still are fun to play.

Who’d thought Hello Kitty and racing go together. While it’s incredibly simple, it’s a good racing game. Up to 4 players can join. There are many cars to choose from but they basically fall into three categories.

Heavy, medium, and light. There aren’t any stats to compare and the differences are slight. So just pick a car based on how it looks. After several races you may prefer one class over another.

Overall, the racing is simple, but surprisingly fun. Drifting is possible but doesn’t seem to help much. Avoid being hit or hitting obstacles seems to matter the most.

The tracks, cars, and appearance in general is plain. Nothing really stands out as far as graphics or sounds. Except I remember having fun racing with friends. It’s an easy, simple alternative to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

This racing game is similar to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in many aspects. The power ups, cars, characters, and racing mirror Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Although, to me it feels a bit more complicated than MK8D. Getting the startup boost is harder, drifting is difficult to master, and there’s so much on the screen navigating the track requires all your attention. However, it’s still a fun racing game.

There’s also a basic plot to this game. It’s light but offers incentive to win all the races and discover the real story behind Dodon Pa. While it isn’t much of a plot, it kept our interest as the game progressed.

I will say the car and player stats are simpler than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In Team Sonic Racing, there’s only three types: speed, technique, and power. Each with their unique strengths and weaknesses.

Choose your type wisely. Learning to drive each type takes some practice to master. It gets much easier once you get used to each type.

There aren’t as many tracks as there are in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. But each track seems longer. If you like challenging racing games then Team Sonic Racing is a good choice.

This is another favorite of ours. We like that there’s both off road and on road track. Plus some minigames. You can also create customized cars and tracks.

RC Racing Grand Prix is another simple racing game. There aren’t and advanced drifting techniques or shortcuts like in Mario Kart. Just avoid hitting the walls for the most part.

The off-road tracks have more jumps and drift. While the on-road tracks are faster with sharper curves. There are heavy, medium, and light cars to choose from.

I’m old enough to remember a Commodore 64 game called Racing Destruct. We spent a lot of time customizing tracks to make them more enjoyable.

Creating custom tracks isn’t for everyone. But for those that put in the time it is very rewarding. Rev Up! RC Grand Prix is one of the few games that allows for creating custom tracks.

Building a track to match a cars performance is rare indeed. You can create easy tracks for beginners or harder tracks for a challenge. Every racing game seems to have bad parts and good parts in every track. Not many games offer the ability to alter those parts.

Rev Up! RC Grand Prix is inexpensive which is reflected in the graphics, gameplay, and sounds. But I think it’s a hidden gem of a racing game for those willing to put in the time altering tracks.

Based on the Cars movie, you can race as Lightning McQueen. This racing game is more refined than the others. The sights and sounds are right out of the Cars movies.

If you’re a fan of the movies then this racing game is a good option. One of the few games where the everything actually looks like it does in the movies.

In addition to racing, there’s also a battle mode and freestyle mode. The battle mode is loads of fun in my experience. The freestyle is okay. It’s a great way to get some practice in.

There are over 100 achievements and power ups you can unlock in this racing game. Some need unlocked to progress through the game, including a few boss fights.

I’m not a big fan of having to unlock so many things for the full experience. It seems they went overboard with the Hall of Fame achievements. A few even require multiplayer locally.

It’s on the expensive side, which accounts for the great graphics, sounds, and gameplay. Cars III Driven to Win isn’t as advanced as MK8D, but it’s still an appealing racing game.

Racing gameplay is popular among gamers. The thrill of competing with others and winning adds excitement and adrenaline to any gaming experience in my opinion.

While Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the top selling games for the Switch. There are other racing games which offer similar experience. Not all are as refined or glamorous as MK8D, but each offers a fun experience in their own way.

Discover the Best Games Like Mario Kart brought to you by David M.

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This is mainly due to the hidden mini turbo stat. While Yoshi on Teddy Buggy doesn’t have the highest speed, it does offer a well rounded combination of stats. Plus the highest mini turbo, a hidden stat.

Other combos with the same stats are:

• Daisy, Peach, Birdo, Peachette
• Cat Cruiser, Comet, Yoshi Bike
• Azure rollers
• Cloud glider, Parachute, Flower Glider

These combos have the best mini turbo. Overall it’s a well rounded build for acceleration, speed, handling, and traction.

While I consider the Yoshi, roller, paper glider, and Teddy Buggy the best. The best kart combo for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe comes down to preference and racing style.

That being said, we don’t always play for the best stats. We have personal favorites which we are comfortable playing with. Once we get used to a kart it’s hard to change.

Some of our personal favorites are:

• Rosalina, P-wing, azure roller and parachute
• Peach, Cat Cruiser, roller and Peach Parasol
• Daisy, Sports coupe, sponge and flower glider

When building or choosing a combo mini turbo is the most important stat. Followed by speed. These stats matter above the other stats. Never sacrifice speed or mini turbo for acceleration or handling.

While acceleration and handling matter, they don’t have the advantage speed and mini turbo do. Adjusting your driving for lesser traction or handling is much easier than making up for poor mini turbo or speed. Same for acceleration.

Avoid combos that lack speed or acceleration. While it is possible to still win with any combo. Good mini turbo, speed, and acceleration stats make it easier.

Weight and traction are the least important stat when considering a combo for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Weight matters when being bumped. Being bumped rarely impacts placement so this stat isn’t as important.

For most races, at the start is when you’re most likely to be bumped. During a race being bumped is rare. Annoying, but rare. Missing a double item box due to being bumped is not fun. But it happens so infrequently, weight isn’t a stat to be prioritized over mini turbo or speed.

Traction is important for slippery portions of tracks or when off road. While having more traction helps for these parts of a track. Adjusting your driving is better than increasing your traction.

If you increase traction and sacrifice speed you have to adjust your driving to account for the lower speed anyway. So calculating a drift for slippery conditions while keeping a high speed and mini turbo stat is preferable to traction.

Handling applies all tracks and conditions. It’s how well a cart steers in general. Again, this stat matters. But it should not come at the cost of speed or mini turbo.

Choose a kart with the best handling simply means you have to brake drift less. Which isn’t a good trade. Sacrificing speed and mini turbo for handling is a bad trade off.

The best combo is the one you have the most fun with.

Best Overall Kart Combo for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brought to you by David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

Gold Mario

You can unlock Gold Mario by winning all twelve grand prix gold cups at 200cc. Once unlocked Metal Mario can be played and Gold Mario in the same listing.

Gold Parts

Gold Standard Kart can be unlocked by getting at least 1 star ranking in all base-game Mirror Cups.

Gold Tires can be unlocked by completing all the Time Trials in 150cc, not including the downloadable content (DLC). In my opinion this is the hardest to unlock of all the gold parts and Gold Mario.

The Gold Glider is just by collecting 5000 coins.

Good Set-ups

To unlock the Gold Tires I recommend using the following set-ups:

• Daisy/Tri-Speeder/Azure Roller/Paper Glider
• Rosalina/P-Wing/Azure Roller/Parachute
• Yoshi/Teddy Buggy/Roller/Paper Glider
• Bowser/Biddy Buggy/Azure Roller/Parachute

Although some of them have the same stats as others, those are our personal favorites.

Here is a more detailed view:

I hope my guide helps!

How to get Gold Mario from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

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For starters, bagging isn’t nearly as good on 200cc as it is on 150cc. Frontrunning works best for 200cc. Get in front as soon as possible and stay there to the finish line in 200cc.

This changes item strategy from critical use of mushrooms, stars, or red shells to basically just holding on to defensive items as much as possible in 200cc. Being toward the front of the pack means very few mushrooms, stars, or bullet bills.

Instead of items, the primary focus of 200cc is taking good racing lines to avoid hitting any walls or obstacles. Many times, just avoiding walls and obstacles is all that’s needed to win.

Avoiding the walls, or worse falling off the track, is easier said than done in 200cc. While I rarely use the brake in 150cc, braking is crucial in 200cc. I use it constantly throughout every race in 200cc.

Tapping the brake during drifts gives you just about as much control as the joystick during drifts in my experience. Holding the brake too long results in spinning out or losing the drift boost altogether.

In order to brake drift, start a drift then tap or hold the brake button. During this time you hold the drift with your index finger and accelerate button with your thumb. Then roll your thumb to tap or hold the brake button. This takes some practice but is a crucial skill for 200cc.

Items don’t play as important of a role in 200cc as they do in 150cc. Sure a red shell or well placed banana helps, but overall a 200cc race focuses on racing lines.

In my experience, many races I just get a defense item or two during the race. Avoiding bananas, shells, and obstacles consumes all my attention. I just check to see whether I got a trailing item or not.

In 200cc you can safely trail a bomb for protection. It’s rare but I’ve got caught in the explosion when I was going too slow. 200cc is so fast you can delay, or even put off being hit by a blue shell too.

In Moonview Highway, if you hit all the boost pads leading up to the finish line in 200cc a blue shell can’t catch you until after the finish line. Unfortunately, red shells can still catch you in 200cc.

The goal in most 200cc races is to not fall so far back to even get a red shell. Get in the lead an staying there is the objective in 200cc. A mushroom or red shell is no substitute for good driving.

Good driving involves frequent use of shortcuts. There are shortcuts in every track. Many require mushrooms but some don’t. Some that require a mushroom in 150cc can be done without one in 200cc.

For example, the waterfall shortcut in Yoshi Circuit. In 200cc you need a orange boost and a trick to jump the gap. No mushroom required.

Many of the 200cc shortcuts take practice since the timing and aim is very precise. Of course, racing any track in 200cc requires practice. Once you get comfortable driving in 200cc start trying the shortcuts. Start with the easier ones and work up to the harder ones.

Winning at 200cc requires different skills vs winning at 150cc. Driving skills matter more for 200cc than 150cc. Item management matters less for 200cc than 150cc.

Good driving at 200cc takes a lot of practice. I recommend not switching between 150cc and 200cc until you consistently win at 200cc.

Generous use of brake drifting is crucial in 200cc. At times canceling a drift boost or avoiding a trick boost actually helps in 200cc. It takes a lot of practice to learn when and when not to drift in 200cc.

The first time playing on 200cc is intimidating. It’s easy to fly off the track or constantly bounce off walls. While braking is rarely used in 150cc, it’s required for almost every turn in 200cc.

Keep practicing. Learning each track takes months of practice. Get comfortable holding the accelerate button while tapping the brake button at the same time during drifts. This gives you more control for taking good racing lines.

The better lines you take the less you bounce off walls, hit obstacles, or need to slow down coming out of a turn. Taking good racing lines is the primary skill for winning at 200cc.

How to Win at Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brought to you by David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

The computer is reactive to your level of play. If you go all out so does the computer. Which makes it frustrating at times but it can also be exploited. What I found is if you play bad so does the computer!

Many, many times I’ve been in the lead with the finish line is sight only for a computer to be pass me like I’m standing still or get hit by 3 items in a row. We’ve all been there. Wouldn’t it be nice to be on the other end of that scenario for a change?

To have the computer slow down to let you pass? Or NOT throw their items with the finish line in sight? Well, it is possible with this method.

In my experience there are two ways to win a Mario Kart 8. Spend three hours a day practicing for months….. or cheat. If you’re like me, I’m a casual gamer. I don’t have hours each day to invest in the game. So I’ve found a kind of cheat for noobs like me.

While I love playing Mario Kart, getting 3 stars for all the Grand Prix’s is frustrating, especially in 200cc. With enough practice I can consistently win now and finish the time trials. But even with skill the game requires some luck to get 1st four races in a row.

After much trial and error, I’ve found a way to exploit the computer racers. Here is an easy way to win at Mario Kart 8 Deluxe:

• Finish the first lap in 8th place or lower
• Then finish the second lap in 4th place or lower
• Save good items for the last lap and go all out to win

The computer responds to your lap times. If you go slow for the first two laps so does the computer. If you don’t use items aggressively neither does the computer. At least to some extent.

By following these three steps I’ve got 3 gold stars in all the Grand Prix races. Obviously this won’t work for the time trials but it does reduce the frustration of placing 2nd in the last Grand Prix race. In fact it leads to some hilarious races where the computer racers go out of their way to let you win.

Instead of being frustrated because my golden dash mushroom couldn’t pass a computer racer that didn’t even drift. I’ve actually seen them slow down to let me pass at the finish line.

You don’t want to cross the finish line in 7th place or higher, even at the start. Don’t move at the start. Let everyone pass then cross in 12th place.

If you use auto accelerate, intentionally burn out or try to turn around. Anything to avoid crossing the finish line above 8th place at the start.

The first lap is primarily about collecting coins. Avoid doing tricks, drifts, or taking shortcuts. Items are based on your distance from 1st place. Usually the second set of item blocks yield the best items for a comeback.

Hold on to good items for the last lap. Holding on to these items for 3 laps increases the chances a shock or boo steals them. But it’s worth the risk.

Try to get 10 coins if you can but under no circumstances finish the first lap in 7th place or higher. The game punishes you later for this.

This lap is tempting to leap ahead to 1st. It’s very easy with a few drifts or tricks to jump ahead many places. On some courses this is fine. Especially on courses you’re comfortable front running.

Otherwise, stay in 4th place or lower. If you finish the second lap in 10th, 11th or 12th, it’s still possible to come back on most tracks. However, you have to get as many trick boosts, drift boosts, and use as many shortcuts as possible.

It’s much easier to win by finishing the second lap in 4th to 6th place. Focus on collecting coins and keeping the good items you got from the first lap.

I’ve noticed the beginning of the third lap is a common time for a shock to occur. Using a star or bullet near the finish line before starting the third lap is a good choice.

Saving it for a hard part of the track is another option. Watch the mini-map to gauge your distance from first place. If you’re close you can save it. Otherwise use it to quickly close the gap.

This is when the racing begins. Doing a few drift boosts and trick boosts quickly slingshots you into the lead. However, now you’re exposed to blue shells and other items.

If you haven’t already, use the star, golden dash mushrooms, bullet bill, or shock you got from the first lap. Once in the lead all you get is a coin and defense item. Get double item boxes or hold onto the coin until you get a defense item.

Take good racing lines, do as many drift boosts, and trick boosts as you can to keep a breakaway lead. In my experience, this bagging method (or “Foxy Magic” as we like to call it) turns the tables on the computer races. Even if you get hit by a blue shell, fall off the course, or make a mistake. The computer racers are more likely let you win.

I’ve still won after falling off the track near the finish line. Once second place held on to their red shell to let me win! It’s weird but fun to be on the other end of the photo finishes for a change.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is made so the computer players are given advantages to keep it competitive. While this makes the game challenging fun most of the time. It can make the game frustrating at times. Getting hit by a shock followed up by a blue shell on the last lap is incredibly common on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Slipping from 1st to 2nd at the finish line is just part of the game. You can invest countless hours developing skills or exploit the programming to your advantage to win more often.

The game is rigged so computer racers finish with specific lap times. Giving them unfair acceleration, speed, and handling to achieve those times. They go as fast or as slow as you make them. I exploit this to my advantage to win.

Getting 1st in all four Grand Prix races requires some luck. It takes a few attempts to get all 3 gold stars. This method can reduce the amount of attempts considerably.

How to Win at Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brought to you by David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

Playable Characters

There are 16 playable characters plus the Mii is playable. Mii is a custom character that Nintendo uses for some games.

To unlock some of the characters you must finish the cups in the grand prix.

Grand Prix Courses

These are Grand Prix Courses in this game:

Mushroom Cup

• New – Toad Circuit
• New – Daisy Hills
• New – Cheep Cheep Lagoon
• New – Shy Guy Bazaar

Flower Cup

• New – Wuhu Loop
• New – Mario Circuit
• New – Music Park
• New – Rock Rock Mountain

Star Cup

• New – Piranha Plant Slide
• New – Wario Shipyard
• New – Neo Bowser City
• New – Maka Wuhu

Special Cup

• New – DK Jungle
• New – Rosalina’s Ice World
• New – Bowser’s Castle
• New – Rainbow Road

Shell Cup

• N64 – Luigi Raceway
• GBA – Bowser Castle 1
• Wii – Mushroom Gorge
• DS – Luigi’s Mansion

Banana Cup

• N64 – Koopa Beach
• SNES – Mario Circuit 2
• Wii – Coconut Mall
• DS – Waluigi Pinball

Leaf Cup

• N64 – Kalimari Desert
• DS – DK Pass
• GCN – Daisy Cruiser
• Wii – Maple Treeway

Lightning Cup

• Wii – Koopa Cape
• GCN – Dino Dino Jungle
• DS – Airship Fortress
• SNES – Rainbow Road

Battle Mode

There are 6 Battle courses and 2 Battle Modes:

Courses

• GBA – Battle Course 1
• N64 – Big Donut
• DS – Palm Shore
• New – Honeybee Hive
• New – Sherbet Rink
• New – Wuhu Town

Battles

• Balloon Battle
• Coin Runners

FAQ

I’ve made some videos of Mario Kart 7 on our YouTube Channel; you should check them out!

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Wave 1

There is no new characters released with this Wave.

Golden Dash Mushroom Cup

• Tour – Paris Promenade
• 3DS – Toad Circuit
• N64 – Choco Mountain
• Wii – Coconut Mall

Lucky Cat Bell Cup

• Tour – Tokyo Blur
• DS – Shroom Ridge
• GBA – Sky Garden
• Tour – Ninja Hideaway

Wave 2

There is no new characters released with this Wave.

Turnip Cup

• Tour – New York Minute
• SNES – Mario Circuit 3
• N64 – Kailmari Desert
• DS – Waluigi Pinball

Propeller Mushroom Cup

• Tour – Sydney Sprint
• GBA – Snow Land
• Wii – Mushroom Gorge
• NEW – Sky-High Sundae

Wave 3

There is no new characters released with this Wave.

Rock Mushroom Cup

• Tour – Londen Loop
• GBA – Boo Lake
• 3DS – Rock Rock Mountain
• Wii – Maple Treeway

Moon Cup

• Tour – Berlin Byways
• DS – Peach Gardens
• Tour – Merry Mountain
• 3DS – Rainbow Road

Wave 4

There is one new character released with this Wave (Birdo).

Fruit Cup

• Tour – Amsterdam Drift
• GBA – Riverside Park
• Wii – DK Summit
• NEW – Yoshi’s Island

Boomerang Flower Cup

• Tour – Bangkok Rush
• DS – Mario Circuit
• GCN – Waluigi Stadium
• Tour – Singapore Speedway

Wave 5

There is new characters released with this Wave (Wiggler, Kamek and Petey Piranha).

Fether Cup

• Tour – Anthens Dash
• GCN – Daisy Cruiser
• Wii – Moonview Highway
• NEW – Squeaky Clean Sprint

Double Cherry Cup

• Tour – Los Angeles Laps
• GBA – Sunset Wilds
• Wii – Koopa Cape
• Tour – Vancouver Velocity

Wave 6

There is new characters released with this Wave (Peachette, Pauline, Diddy Kong and Funky Kong). New Mii Suits are also in this wave.

Acorn Cup

• Tour – Rome Avanti
• GCN – DK Mountain
• Wii – Daisy Circuit
• Tour – Piranha Plant Cove

Spiny Shell Cup

• Tour – Madrid Drive
• 3DS – Rosalina’s Ice World
• SNES – Bowser Castle 3
• Wii – Rainbow Road

FAQ

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

Chickadee loves to have family gaming days. She loves birds, unicorns, ponies She also likes the Nancy Drew Games. She loves to play as Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Games, Her favorite games change a lot but right they are: Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pretty Princess Party.