Super Star Kartz

Gameplay is fairly typical of kart racers. There are instant boosts from the starting line, numerous weapons, jumps, and cartoon characters on small go-karts. Each character has a specific special move, known as a Star Move, that is activated once the player picks up five stars from around the track. Many items can be thrown forward or shot backward behind the player, and several items come in sets of either one or three.

Players can perform stunts when airborne, draft by driving behind opponent karts, and the classic kart-racer standard of drifting around turns. Beyond the Circuit mode, there are Time Trials, a Battle Mode, and a Challenge Mode. Challenge Mode features specific challenges such as a race with only Star Moves, or straight racing with no weapons or items.