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| title = Mario Kart |
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| creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] |
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| image = [[File:Mario Kart logo.png]] |
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| caption = Logo used since ''Mario Kart DS'' (2005).<br>Used on start/finish line banners beginning with ''Mario Kart 7''. |
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| developer = [[Nintendo]]<br/>[[Retro Studios]]<br/>[[Namco]] <small>(arcade games)</small> |
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| publisher = Nintendo |
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| genre = [[Racing video game]] |
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| first release version = ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' |
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| first release date = {{start date|1992|9|1}} |
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| latest release version = ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' |
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| latest release date = {{start date|2011|12|4}} |
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<!--This article is in American English-->{{nihongo|'''''Mario Kart'''''|マリオカート|Mario Kāto}} is a series of [[kart racing|go-kart]]-style [[racing video game]]s developed and published by [[Nintendo]] as a series of [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]]s from its trademark [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] of video games. They are a part of the greater ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario franchise]]''. The first in the series, ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', was launched in 1992 on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] to critical and commercial success.<ref>Crecente, Brian (2009-26-2). "[http://kotaku.com/5160745/super-mario-kart-most-influential-video-game-in-history|Super Mario Kart: Most Influential Video Game in History]." ''Kotaku.'' Retrieved 2012-1-27.</ref> |
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To date, there have been four ''Mario Kart'' games for home consoles, three portable games, and two Namco co-developed arcade games, giving a total of nine ''Mario Kart'' games. The most recent game of the ''Mario Kart'' series is ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.<ref name="ign_3ds">{{cite web|title=E3 2010: Mario Kart 3DS is Looking Slick|url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098453p1.html|last=Harris|first=Craig|publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc.|date=2010-06-15|accessdate=2010-06-21}}</ref> |
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==Gameplay== |
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[[File:MK7 snapshot10.png|thumb|''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' is the only game in the series to feature an alternate [[First-person (video games)|first-person]] perspective, where the camera angle focuses on the player's [[steering wheel]].]] |
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In the ''Mario Kart'' series, players compete in [[go-kart]] races, controlling one of a selection of characters from the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' video game franchise. Up to eight characters can participate in each race, with the exception of ''Mario Kart Wii'', which holds twelve. One of the features of the series is the use of various [[power-up]] items obtained by driving into item boxes laid out on the course. These power-ups include mushrooms to give players a speed boost, [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] Shells to be thrown at opponents, and [[banana]] peels that can be laid on the track as hazards. The type of weapon received from an item box is random and often influenced by the player's position in the race.<ref name=WM>{{cite web|last=Dan|title=Mario Kart Franchise Retrospective|url=http://www.watchmojo.com/video/title/Mario%20Kart%20Franchise%20Retrospective/|publisher=[[WatchMojo.com]]|accessdate=5 February 2012}}</ref> For example, players lagging far behind may receive more powerful items while the leader will only receive small defensive items.<ref name=WM/> This gameplay mechanic–called "rubber banding"– allows other players or computers a realistic chance to catch up to the leading player no matter how far ahead they are.<ref name=WM/> Each race is three laps long in most games, while some games have more or less. During the races, the traditional third-person perspective has the camera angle positioned behind the player's kart in most games, while ''Mario Kart 7'' has an alternate first-person view, where the angle is on the player's steering wheel. |
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As the series has progressed, each new title has introduced new elements in order to keep the gameplay fresh.<ref name=WM/> Changes typically include new items, new stages, and new methods of obtaining speed boosts, but most games have also featured a new play mechanic as well.<ref name=WM/> Changes new titles have brought to the series include: ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' introducing 4-player racing and bringing the series into the [[third dimension]], ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'s'' introducing a partner system and the Double Dash!!, ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'s'' use of motorbikes and 12 participants per race, and the newest entry into the franchise, ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', featuring hang gliders, submarines, and a new first-person perspective.<ref name=WM/> Many courses also recur throughout the series. For example, most games have featured a circuit course, a desert course, a city or highway course with traffic, some form of a beach course, a stadium course, an ice or snow course, [[Bowser (character)|Bowser]]'s Castle, and Rainbow Road.<ref name=WM/> |
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===Recurring items=== |
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*'''[[Banana]] peel''': deployed as a hazard to other racers. Sometimes appears in a group of three. |
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*'''Green/Red [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] shell''': projectile fired at other racers. Green shells go straight and bounce off walls whereas red shells home in on other racers. Appears either as a single shell or as a group of three. |
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*'''Spiny shell''': indestructible shell that homes in on the player in 1st place. In some games it also knocks down other karts in its path. Also known as '''Blue Shells'''. |
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*'''[[Starman (Nintendo)|Starman]]''': gives temporary [[God mode|invincibility]] and as well as an increase in speed. Knocks out other karts on contact. |
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*'''[[Bob-omb]]''': When thrown, the fuse will burn and after a few seconds, it will explode, knocking out any kart. |
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*'''[[Lightning]]''': strikes all other racers with lightning, temporarily causing them to shrink and slow down. |
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*'''[[Mushroom]]''': gives user a speed boost. Sometimes appears in a group of three. |
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*'''[[Boo (Nintendo)|Boo]]''': makes user temporarily invisible and invincible, as well as stealing another racer's item. This item has been dropped in later games. |
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*'''Fake Item Box''': looks similar to a real item box, but is instead used as a hazard to trick other racers. |
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*'''[[Bullet Bill]]''': Transforms the kart to a bullet, knocking out any kart in its path along the way. |
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===Techniques=== |
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[[File:Rocket Start (Mario Kart Wii).jpg|thumb|Most installments have various techniques, including the rocket start, which is used when the race starts.]] |
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Throughout the races in the ''Mario Kart'' series, there are various techniques that can help the racers get to the finish line faster. Here are some of them that is used: |
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*'''Rocket Start''' - This technique allows the racers to get an early lead at the starting line fast when the race starts. To perform it, just press the acceleration button when the signal light turns green. In later games, racers must press and hold the button during the time limit before the green light goes off. |
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*'''Double Dash!!''' (''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'') - This technique allows two racers to perform a bigger boost at the start of the race during [[Co-operative play|co-op play]]. |
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*'''Item Steal''' (''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'') - If a player has a Mushroom, a Golden Mushroom, or a Star, they can steal an item from an opponent. |
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*'''Drift''' - In sharp corners, racers use this technique to cut corners easily. |
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*'''Recovery Boost''' - When racers fall off during the race, [[Lakitu]] will take them back on track and when that happens, this boost will appear. |
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*'''Mini-Turbo''' - When racers drift, they get colored sparks and when that happens, they'll receive a mini-turbo. If the racers keep on drifting for a little longer, then it will become a Super Mini-Turbo. |
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*'''Slipstream''' - When a kart is behind another kart and stays in that position for a few seconds, then a Slipstream will occur. |
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*'''Tricks''' (First featured in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'') - When a racer jumps off a ramp, they'll do a trick. Tricks allow them to gain a small boost. |
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===Modes of play=== |
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[[File:Waluigi (Mario Kart- Double Dash!!).png|thumb|Time Trial is one of the modes in the series where players race by themselves to get the best time possible.]] |
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Each ''Mario Kart'' game features a variety of different modes. The following modes recur most often in the series: |
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*'''[[Grand Prix motor racing|Grand Prix]]''' - players compete in various "cups," groups of several courses each. Players earn points according to their finishing position in each race, and the player with the most points at the end of the cup wins a trophy ranging from bronze to gold. |
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*'''[[Time attack|Time Trial]]''' - (single player) the player attempts to complete any course in the fastest time possible with three mushrooms to be used at the player's discretion. |
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*'''VS''' - multiple human players compete against each other on any course with custom rules. Also playable in single player in some games. |
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*'''Battle''' - players use race items to battle each other in an arena. Each player starts with three [[balloons]] and loses a balloon with every hit sustained; the last player possessing at least one balloon wins. In later installments, other battles have been added including collecting Shine Sprites (an object found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'') and coins. In ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart 7'', the battles have a time limit. Each match in ''Mario Kart Wii'' lasts three minutes, while the battles in ''Mario Kart 7'' takes only two. |
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==Series== |
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[[File:Mario kart first logo.png|thumb|right|Classic logo used up until ''Mario Kart DS''. Still used for start/finish line banners on [[Race track|tracks]] before ''Mario Kart 7''.]] |
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at:08/22/1992 text:"[[Super Mario Kart]]" |
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at:12/14/1996 text:"[[Mario Kart 64]]" |
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at:07/21/2001 text:"[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]" |
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at:11/04/2003 text:"[[Mario Kart: Double Dash‼]]" |
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at:10/01/2005 text:"[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]" # the release day is unknown |
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at:11/14/2005 text:"[[Mario Kart DS]]" $up |
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at:01/01/2007 text:"[[Mario Kart Arcade GP|Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]" # the release month and day is unknown |
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at:04/10/2008 text:"[[Mario Kart Wii]]" |
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at:12/01/2011 text:"[[Mario Kart 7]]" |
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===Console games=== |
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*''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' (1992, [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[Virtual Console]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Virtual Console バーチャルコンソール|publisher=Nintendo|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/vc_mk/index.html| language=Japanese|accessdate=2008-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/O-6Hu5sS3KndAbl1v6fJElEIDoveAwhn |title=Download New BIT.TRIP Kicks, Speeding Karts, Magic Castles and More |date=23 November 2009 |publisher=Nintendo of America |accessdate=23 November 2009}}</ref> |
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*''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' (1996, [[Nintendo 64]], Virtual Console) |
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*''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' (2001, [[Game Boy Advance]], [[3DS Virtual Console]]) |
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*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash‼]]'' (2003, [[Nintendo GameCube]]) |
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*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' (2005, [[Nintendo DS]]) |
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*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' (2008, [[Wii]]) |
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*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' (2011, [[Nintendo 3DS]]) |
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===Arcade games=== |
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*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' (2005, [[Arcade game|Arcade]]) (Co-developed by [[Namco]]) |
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*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2|Mario Kart Arcade GP2]]'' (2007, [[Arcade game|Arcade]]) (Co-developed by Namco) |
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===Future games=== [[Mario Kart (Wii U)]] |
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[[Hideki Konno]], the series producer, has stated that he hopes to release a ''Mario Kart'' game for Nintendo's upcoming games console; the [[Wii U]]. Konno said that he wanted to create "a new and enjoyable game that uses the unique function of Wii U", He also added that he'd never considered adding other franchise characters into the series. |
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==Other appearances== |
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Several ''Mario Kart''-related items appear in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in particular featuring a stage based on one of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> courses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/stages/stage19.html |title=Smash Bros. DOJO!! |publisher=Smashbros.com |date= |accessdate=2012-09-21}}</ref> Certain courses from the series have also appeared in ''[[F-Zero X]]'', ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', and ''[[Fortune Street]]''. Various items from the series can also be seen in games such as ''[[Nintendogs]]'' and ''[[Animal Crossing]]''. |
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==Characters== |
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===Supporting characters=== |
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[[File:Mario-Kart-64-Battle.jpg|thumb|Lakitu is best known for starting the countdown to the races and battles in all nine installments.]] |
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Several characters are featured throughout the ''Mario Kart'' series, but are not playable drivers. [[Lakitu]] is the [[Motorsport marshal|track marshal]] that appeared in all nine installments. He aids the racers in various situations like fishing them out in case they fall off course, announcing the winner of the race with the [[checkered flag]], signaling the start of the race or battle with his [[traffic lights]], and alerting the players when the next lap or section will begin. However, in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Lakitu is a playable character. Other supporting characters that appear during the races are [[Cheep-Cheep]]s, [[Bullet Bill]]s, [[Wiggler (Mario)|Wiggler]]s, [[Goomba]]s, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Recurring enemies in the Mario franchise#Monty Mole|Monty Moles]] and many more. |
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==Courses== |
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''Note: Anything in bold are the North American names of that course.'' |
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! style="width:100px;"| Cup |
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! style="width:85px;"|''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' |
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! style="width:85px;"|''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' |
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! style="width:85px;"|''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' |
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! style="width:85px;"|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash‼]]''' |
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! style="width:85px;"|''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' |
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! style="width:85px;"|''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' |
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! style="width:85px;"|''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Mushroom Cup || Mario Circuit 1 || Luigi Raceway || Peach Circuit || Luigi Circuit || Figure-8 Circuit || Luigi Circuit || Toad Circuit |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Mushroom Cup || Donut Plains 1 || Moo Moo Farm || Shy Guy Beach || Peach Beach || Yoshi Falls || Moo Moo Meadows || Daisy Hills |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Mushroom Cup || Ghost Valley 1 || Koopa Troopa Beach || Riverside Park || Baby Park || Cheep Cheep Beach || Mushroom Gorge || Cheep Cheep Cape<br/>'''Cheep Cheep Lagoon''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Mushroom Cup || Bowser Castle 1 || Kalimari Desert || Bowser Castle 1 || Dry Dry Desert || Luigi's Mansion || Toad's Factory || Shy Guy Bazaar |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Mushroom Cup || Mario Circuit 2 || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Flower Cup || Choco Island 1 || Toad's Turnpike || Mario Circuit || Mushroom Bridge || Desert Hills || Mario Circuit || Wuhu Island Loop<br/>'''Wuhu Loop''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Flower Cup || Ghost Valley 2 || Frappe Snowland || Boo Lake || Mario Circuit || Delfino Square || Coconut Mall || Mario Circuit |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Flower Cup || Donut Plains 2 || Choco Mountain || Cheese Land || Daisy Cruiser || Waluigi Pinball || DK's Snowboard Cross<br/>'''DK Summit''' || Melody Motorway<br/>'''Music Park''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Flower Cup || Bowser Castle 2 || Mario Raceway || Bowser Castle 2 || Waluigi Stadium || Shroom Ridge || Wario's Gold Mine || Alpine Pass<br/>'''Rock Rock Mountain''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Flower Cup || Mario Circuit 3 || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Star Cup || Koopa Beach 1 || Wario Stadium || Snow Land || Sherbet Land || DK Pass || Daisy Circuit || Piranha Plant Pipeway<br/>'''Piranha Plant Slide''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Star Cup || Choco Island 2 || Sherbet Land || Ribbon Road || Mushroom City || Tick Tock Clock || Koopa Cape || Wario's Galleon<br/>'''Wario Shipyard''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Star Cup || Vanilla Lake 1 || Royal Raceway || Yoshi Desert || Yoshi Circuit || Mario Circuit || Maple Treeway || Koopa City<br/>'''Neo Bowser City''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Star Cup || Bowser Castle 3 || Bowser's Castle || Bowser Castle 3 || DK Mountain || Airship Fortress || Grumble Volcano || Wuhu Mountain Loop<br/>'''Maka Wuhu''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Star Cup || Mario Circuit 4 || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Special Cup || Donut Plains 3 || DK's Jungle Parkway || Lakeside Park || Wario Colosseum || Wario Stadium || Dry Dry Ruins || DK Jungle |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Special Cup || Koopa Beach 2 || Yoshi Valley || Broken Pier || Dino Dino Jungle || Peach Gardens || Moonview Highway || Rosalina's Ice World |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Special Cup || Ghost Valley 3 || Banshee Boardwalk || Bowser Castle 4 || Bowser's Castle || Bowser's Castle || Bowser's Castle || Bowser's Castle |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Special Cup || Vanilla Lake 2 || Rainbow Road || Rainbow Road || Rainbow Road || Rainbow Road || Rainbow Road || Rainbow Road |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Special Cup || Rainbow Road || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Shell Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || SNES Mario Circuit 1 || GCN Peach Beach || N64 Luigi Raceway |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Shell Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || N64 Moo Moo Farm || DS Yoshi Falls || GBA Bowser Castle 1 |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Shell Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || GBA Peach Circuit || SNES Ghost Valley 2 || Wii Mushroom Gorge |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Shell Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || GCN Luigi Circuit || N64 Mario Raceway || DS Luigi's Mansion |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Banana Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || SNES Donut Plains 1 || N64 Sherbet Land || N64 Koopa Troopa Beach<br/>'''N64 Koopa Beach''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Banana Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || N64 Frappe Snowland || GBA Shy Guy Beach || SNES Mario Circuit 2 |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Banana Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || GBA Bowser Castle 2 || DS Delfino Square || Wii Coconut Mall |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Banana Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || GCN Baby Park || GCN Waluigi Stadium || DS Waluigi Pinball |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Leaf Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || SNES Koopa Beach 2 || DS Desert Hills || N64 Kalimari Desert |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Leaf Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || N64 Choco Mountain || GBA Bowser Castle 3 || DS DK Pass |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Leaf Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || GBA Luigi Circuit || N64 DK's Jungle Parkway || GCN Daisy Cruiser |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Leaf Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || GCN Mushroom Bridge || GCN Mario Circuit || Wii Maple Treeway |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Lightning Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || Luigi Circuit || ''N/A'' || SNES Choco Island 2 || SNES Mario Circuit 3 || Wii Koopa Cape |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Lightning Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || Sky Garden || ''N/A'' || N64 Banshee Boardwalk || DS Peach Gardens || GCN Dino Dino Jungle |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Lightning Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || Cheep Cheep Island || ''N/A'' || GBA Sky Garden || GCN DK Mountain || DS Airship Fortress |
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| style="text-align:left;"| Lightning Cup || ''N/A'' || ''N/A'' || Sunset Wilds || ''N/A'' || GCN Yoshi Circuit || N64 Bowser's Castle || SNES Rainbow Road |
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==Merchandise== |
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''Mario Kart'' has had a range of merchandise released. This includes a [[Scalextric]] style ''Mario Kart DS'' Figure-8-Circuit. It comes with Mario and Donkey Kong figures, while a Wario and a Luigi are available separately. A line of [[remote-controlled]] Mario Karts are available in stores. Each kart has a [[Game Boy Advance]]-shaped controller. It features forward driving and rotates when put in reverse, instead of steering. The current line-up of karts is Mario, Donkey Kong and Yoshi. There are three large karts that depict the same trio. These karts are controlled by a [[GameCube]] controller shape. Japanese figurines of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Wario, Donkey Kong, and Bowser are also available for purchase as well as for ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', figures of Mario, Luigi, Wario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi were made by Toybiz. There is also a land-line telephone featuring Mario holding a lightning bolt while seated in his Kart, [http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h222/taproot_rulz/DSCF1063.jpg as seen here]. |
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[[K'Nex]] has released ''Mario Kart Wii'' sets, with Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Bowser in karts and bikes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knex.com/mariokartwii/ |title=K'NEX Mario Kart Wii Building Sets |publisher=Knex.com |date=2011-10-20 |accessdate=2012-09-08}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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''[[Nintendo Power]]'' listed the ''Mario Kart'' series as being one of the greatest multi-player experiences, citing the diversity in game modes as well as the entertainment value found.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Nintendo Power]] 250th issue! |year=2010 |publisher=[[Future US]] |location=[[South San Francisco, California]] |page= 47 |accessdate=2010-07-24}}</ref> |
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[[Guinness World Records]] awarded the ''Mario Kart'' series with five world records in the ''Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2008'', including "First Console Kart Racing Game" and "Best Selling Handheld Racing Game." Guinness World Records ranked the original ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' number 1 on the list of top 50 console games of all time based on initial impact and lasting legacy.<ref name="guinness50">{{cite web | last = Ivan | first = Tom | title = Guinness ranks top 50 games of all time | publisher = [[Computer and Video Games]] | date = 2009-02-28 | url = http://www.computerandvideogames.com/209385/guinness-ranks-top-50-games-of-all-time/ | accessdate = 2009-03-14}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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*Official Nintendo sites: |
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**[http://www.mariokart7.com/ North American ''Mario Kart 7'' site] |
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**[http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/mariokartds/enGB/ UK ''Mario Kart DS'' site] |
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*[http://www.mariokart.wikia.com/ Mario Kart Wiki] |
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*[http://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_Kart_(series) ''Mario Kart'' at the Super Mario Wiki] |
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