F-Zero

The hovercar has a limited Power meter that decreases when it collides with the track boundaries and other players. If power runs out, the hovercar explodes and the player loses the race. There are repair areas near the start line that restore power to the player's hovercar if driven into. Tracks contain traps like icefields or landmines.

Completing a lap awards the player a "Super Jet", which can be activated at any time for a short speed boost. The hovercar can keep up to three Super Jets and uses them when necessary. Completing a lap also gives points, earning the player a life when enough are accumulated.

The Grand Prix mode awards lives based on accumulated points. A lost hovercar in the mode results in losing a life. Exceeding too far behind other racers can also lead to a lost life.