Super Mario Kart
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(Super Nintendo - US, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Nintendo
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
01 Jan 1992
Super Mario Kart is a racing game that brings together a collection of popular Super Mario characters as they compete in the championship. The objective is to collect coins while navigating through various tracks, using shells and bananas to hinder your opponents' progress.
The game features four cups with multiple tracks each, including those set in Bowser's Castle and Super Mario World. Players can choose from a variety of characters, each with their unique abilities. In addition to the cup racing mode, there is also a 2-player battle mode where the first player to pop three balloons wins.
EAN-13:
7896273600138 (Brazil)
ASIN:
B00002SVFR (United States)
Part #:
SMS-MK (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-MK-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-MK-USA-2 (United States)
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Media Type:
Cartridge
Color Depth:
8-bit (256 colors)
Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
Y Button
Brakes.
START Button
Pauses the game and enters selections.
SELECT Button
Switches to and from the rear view mirror in a one player game.
+ Control Pad
Steers your go cart and moves cursor on selection screens.
L Button
Makes your cart hop or do a power slide.
R Button
Makes your cart hop or do a power slide.
X Button
Switches to rear view mirror in a one player game (same as SELECT Button) and cancels entries on selection screens.
A Button
Use items.
B Button
Acceleration and entering on selection screens.
How to Play
To the Starting Line
Go cart racing is simple to learn, but it takes great patience and determination to master. Some go cart racers have gone on to become world class Formula One drivers.
To start racing, insert the Super Mario Kart Game Pak into your Super NES unit and turn the power ON. When the title screen appears, press the B Button and pick your desired game mode.
Game Modes
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1P GAME: MARIO KART GP
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1P GAME: TIME TRIAL
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2P GAME: MARIO KART GP
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2P GAME: MATCH RACE
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2P GAME: BATTLE MODE
Selecting Your Engine Size
In the MARIO KART GP, you can select either a 50cc or 100cc cart. The 100cc machine is quite a bit quicker than the 50cc one. The other drivers are more aggressive in the 100cc races too.
If you're just starting out, you may want to warm up with the 50cc machines. Races other than the MARIO KART GP always use the 100cc machines.
Menu Controls
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Move Cursor: ✚ Control Pad
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Enter Selection: B Button
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Cancel Selection: X Button
Game Mode Descriptions
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1P GAME ▶ MARIO KART GP: Here, you will race against 7 opponents.
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1P GAME ▶ TIME TRIAL: Pick any track just for practice, or go for the course record. Records will be saved, so do your best!
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2P GAME ▶ MARIO KART GP: A total of 8 carts line up for the GP race - 2 human players against 6 opponents.
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2P GAME ▶ MATCH RACE: A one-on-one race against another player on the track of your choice.
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2P GAME ▶ BATTLE MODE: It's two players in an arena doing (What else?) BATTLE!
Time Trial & Match Race Course Selection
Choose a course from any cup circuit. To choose the Special Cup, you must win all of the other cups in the 100cc class. If you are in the TIME TRIAL mode, the top five records for each track will be shown.
Battle Mode Course Selection
Choose a course from the 4 special battle courses.
Clearing Saved Memory
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Clear All Records: Press L, R, Y, and A at the same time on Controller 1 when the title screen is displayed. This clears the battery backed memory and erases all records.
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Clear Time Trial Records Only: Go to the course records you wish to delete, then press L, R, Y, and A at the same time on Controller 1. This leaves the GP cup information intact.
Mario Kart GP (1 Player) Rules
You'll start the MARIO KART GP in eighth place. As soon as the starting light turns green, the race begins. If you rev your engine too high before the green light, you'll peel out! Experiment to find the best way to accelerate at the starting line.
Half of the screen will show an overview of the course and where all of the racers are currently. To change this view to your rear view mirror and see what's going on behind you, press the X Button or the Select Button. The bottom right of the racing screen shows what place you're in.
Racing Screen Elements
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Start Signal
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Player's Cart
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Item
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Time
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Number of Carts Remaining
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Position
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Coins
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Course Overview/Rear View Mirror
Laps and Retries
Each race is 5 laps. If you place in the top 4 finishing positions, you can go to the next course in the circuit. If you place 5th or lower, you'll lose one of your extra carts and you'll have to try that race again.
After the winning cart crosses the finish line, finishing positions will be displayed on the left side of the screen. If you place 5th or below, you are "RANKED OUT" and must choose "RETRY" or "END".
Each time you choose "RETRY", you lose one of your remaining carts. You start the game with 4 carts total, so you can "RETRY" 3 times.
If you press the START Button during a race, the game will pause and you can choose to "GIVE UP" or select "NO" to return to the race. Every time you "GIVE UP", you lose one of your remaining carts.
GP Standings and Points
The racers who place in the top 4 receive points. At the end of the circuit, the overall winner will be determined by the number of points.
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1st Place: 9 Points
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2nd Place: 6 Points
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3rd Place: 3 Points
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4th Place: 1 Point
Drivers who come in 5th place or lower have to "RETRY" or "END" the game. Points are only awarded for placing in the top 4.
The place you finish in will be your starting position for the next race. For example, if you come in 2nd place, you'll start in the 2nd position in the next race.
Stuff On The Track
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Zipper: Run over this and you'll ZIP!
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Jump: Run over this to jump.
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Question Blocks: When you run over a
Items & Weapons
Green Shell
Use the Green Shell to fire at enemy karts - a hit will send an enemy into a spin. Green Shells can bounce off of barriers, so you can try for bank shots too.
Red Shell
The Red Shell is a lot like the Green Shell except it works like a guided missile! If you have an enemy in your sights, let the Red Shell go.
Banana Peel
When a cart hits a Banana Peel, it will spin out.
Feather
The Feather allows you to jump much higher than if you used the L or R Buttons. Use this to jump over enemies or clear obstacles.
Mushroom
You get a temporary burst of speed by using a Mushroom. Sometimes, you can make an enemy spin out if you hit them while you are using a mushroom.
Star
Using the Star makes you invincible for a short period of time. During this time, your speed increases and you are immune to enemy attacks.
Lightning Bolt
Use the Lightning Bolt and you'll see a big flash. After the flash, all of the other racers will become smaller in size for a while.
Coin
The Coin adds 2 coins to your total. Push the A Button right away when you get a Coin.
Ghost
The Ghost makes you and your cart invisible. You'll also be able to take your opponent's item.
Tips & Maps
POWER SLIDING
By timing the use of the L and R Buttons just right when turning corners, you can perform a power slide to take sharp corners without letting up on the gas.
MUSHROOM CUP
A cup race featuring Mario Circuit Course 1, Donut Plains Course 1, Ghost Valley Course 1, Bowser Castle Course 1, and Mario Circuit Course 2.
FLOWER CUP
A cup race featuring Choco Island Course 1, Ghost Valley Course 2, Donut Plains Course 2, Bowser Castle Course 2, and Mario Circuit Course 3.
STAR CUP
A cup race featuring Koopa Beach Course 1, Choco Island Course 2, Vanilla Lake Course 1, Bowser Castle Course 3, and Mario Circuit Course 4.
SPECIAL CUP
A secret cup race for 100cc racers that can only be competed in by drivers who have won the gold in the other three cups.
MARIO CIRCUIT
A paved track with good traction and a slipperiness level of 1. Look out for the pipes!
DONUT PLAINS
A tranquil setting with a beautiful pond and a slipperiness level of 2. Pipes or Gophers may get in your way.
GHOST VALLEY
A track made of wood built a long time ago with a slipperiness level of 1. There are no special obstacles, but keep your eyes peeled for holes.
BOWSER CASTLE
A course made of stones set on a bed of lava with a slipperiness level of 1. Be careful, or you'll get Thwomped.
CHOCO ISLAND
A dirt course in the desert with a slipperiness level of 3. The infamous Piranha Plant hangs out here.
KOOPA BEACH
A race on the beach around a small island with a slipperiness level of 3. The Flopping Cheep Cheep makes its home here, and the dark blue water is very deep.
VANILLA LAKE
A frozen lake that is very slick with a slipperiness level of 4. Pipes and holes in the ice should be avoided at all costs.
BATTLE MODE
A game mode featuring Battle Course 1, Battle Course 2, Battle Course 3, and Battle Course 4, where Battle Course 1 is a practice course.
Enemies & Characters
MARIO & LUIGI
The Mario Brothers have standard performance with pretty much the same abilities in cart driving. When computer controlled, they try to block your path.
PRINCESS & YOSHI
These racers have very fast acceleration but some trouble with the steering wheel. As enemies, the Princess tosses poison mushrooms and Yoshi uses eggs to hinder your progress.
BOWSER & DONKEY KONG JR.
These hefty drivers have slow acceleration but great top speed. As enemies, Bowser throws fireballs and Donkey Kong Jr. throws banana peels.
KOOPA TROOPA & TOAD
These racers have good control and traction, making them great for beginners. As enemies, Koopa Troopa drops shells and Toad places poison mushrooms on the track.
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