Mario Kart Connect

Mario Kart Connect is a unique Mario Kart title in its series, as it is divided into Individual Craze for the Nintendo IC and Virtual Rampage for the Nintendo VR. Hence the name, both versions can connect with each other, albeit the differences in cast, karts, courses, modes and items. All these courses, items and characters are of course programmed in both games, as there should've been a manner to play multiplayer matches with it, but some of them are simply not accessible individually.
==Modes==
*Grand Prix - Race through a tour of 5 tracks and win goodies.
*Time Trial - Race against the timer. Get the better score for new stuff.
*VS - Race against opponents for fun.
*Battle - An additional mode which lets you battle against opponents.
**Balloon Battle - A classic mode. Knock any opponent out and be the only one left, or get the most points until the timer stops at 0.
**Coin Runners - Get as many coins as you can. When you get hit, you lose coins, so watch out.
**Shine Thief (IC only) - Simply get the Shine Sprite and keep it with you until the time stops.
**Bob-omb Blast (VR only) - Throw Bob-ombs at your foe, and get the most points before the time hits zero. There are many Bob-ombs you can get, including the Shiny Bob-omb!
**Lizzer Crash (IC only) - Defeat the many members of the Lizzer Army that infested the battle course. Beat the most and you win.
**Medal Quest (VR only) - Five pieces of a Super Medal are scattered through the course. The first to have all five pieces at once wins. Beware that your piece can be stolen.
*Mission (IC only) - Clear certain tasks, and defeat the bosses. Each time you've beaten a boss, you get awarded by an unlockable thing.
*Story (VR only) - Race through complete new courses, and go against champions. Each time you defeated a champion, you unlock a new thing.
*Multiplayer - Race against your local friends!
**Use Same System - Use the same system as your Mario Kart Connect game you're currently playing with.
***MultiDisc Play (IC Only) - When playing Individual Craze, you can choose this if your friends have that as well.
***Download Play (IC Only) - When playing Individual Craze, you can choose this if only you have this. Your friends will play as Shy Guy.
**Connect to VR/IC - Connect to Virtual Rampage or Individual Craze, and show the exclusive characters. All modes that were exclusive to one version are now available.
*Online - Go online and race/battle through the world. Remember that IC users can only race against IC users and VR users only against VR users.
==Characters==
===Default Characters===
There are twelve default characters, even though there can only participate eight players in a race. None of them are exclusive to another version.
 	 	 	
Mario 	Luigi 	Peach 	Yoshi
Medium Size 	Medium Size 	Medium Size 	Medium Size
Our lovable hero, Super Mario, is yet again racing with his friends and foes! He's the perfect choice for beginners. 	Luigi is the shy sidekick brother of Mario, but he can be his greatest rival on the road. 	The Princess hits the road again. A damsel like Peach doesn't have to be weak and distressed every time. 	The cute and gluttonous Yoshi cannot be missed in the cast. And again, he's hungry for prizes!
 	 	 	
Toad 	Koopa Troopa 	Donkey Kong 	Bowser
Small Size 	Small Size 	Large Size 	Large Size
Toad is one of Mario's unforgettable sidekicks. A little cowardly, but usually in a happy state. 	Koopas have usually been Bowser's troopers. This Koopa Troopa hits the road for the 5th time again. 	You could tell that Mario and DK have been enemies since their debut. But it decreased into a friendly rivalry. 	We shouldn't forget the arch-enemy Mario, Bowser, king of the Koopas. Don't be surprised when he tries to push anyone away.
 	 	 	
Goomba 	Shy Guy 	Wario 	Waluigi
Small Size 	Small Size 	Large Size 	Large Size
The underling of underlings joins Mario Kart! Apparently, he steers with its feet. Don't question how he hits the pedals...	Whether they come from Subcon the land of Dreams, or Yoshi's Island, Shy Guys like making trouble. Except once.	Wario is Mario's opposite, and thus his rival. Money's quite the thing he likes, as well as a head of Garlic. Or two of them.	After his absence in Mario Kart 7, the lanky, mischievous purple dude is back, with more cheats in his mind.
===Unlockable Characters===
 	 	 	
Daisy 	Birdo 	Diddy Kong 	Bowser Jr.
Medium Size 	Medium Size 	Mid-Small Size 	Mid-Small Size
The spunky princess is back on the track! She doesn't care for any smudge she gets on her dress.	Birdo is a friend of Yoshi, and said to be an enemy once. Some say Birdo's female, others say it's a guy who likes to be a girl.	Donkey Kong's favorite nephew returns (in Mario Kart)! This skillful monkey can win on any track.	Bowser's youngest son rides again. He's not the guy who wants to lose, so he tries to win, even with cheating.
Win the Mushroom Cup on 50cc 	Win the Flower Cup on 50cc 	Win the Star Cup on 50cc 	Win the Special Cup on 50cc
So far, these characters are also confirmed:
*Toadette
*Dry Bones
*Dixie Kong
*Larry Koopa
*King Boo
*Petey Piranha
*Bunty
*Kamek
*Rosalina
*Melody (Super Mario Star Journey)
*Lakitu
*Wiggler
*Donkey Kong Jr.
*Tiny Kong
*the Metal Mario robot from NSMBO and SMSJ, renamed Robo-Mario
*Lavora
*Maria
*Luise
*Mona
*E. Gadd
*Don Rag
*King K. Rool
*Metal Mario (character)
*Vanish Luigi (character)
It is yet unknown in which versions these characters will appear.
More coming soon
==Karts==
Like in Mario Kart 7, the characters can choose each kart they have. They can also construct them as they like. There are a few more options, however. Players can choose between:
*Frame (The Kart itself, Base Stats)
*Wheels (Changes Handling, Off-Road and/or Drift)
*Engine (Changes Acceleration, Weight and/or Speed)
*Propeller (for underwater Driving)
*Glider (for gliding through air)
*Bonus (gives additional ability. This will degrade every other stat by 2)
Some parts are exclusive to each game.
===Frames===
Standard Kart 		The true, basic kart for every driver. It's all balanced out. 	This kart has different color schemes for every playable character. 	Already Unlocked
Brummer 		Looks like a mini jeep. Acceptable off-road and weight. 	It's only available in red. 	Already Unlocked
Royal Flirt 		A cutie of a kart. It has an acceptable handling and drift. 	It only changes color for female drivers. Males have to do it with a white one. 	Already Unlocked
Push-Over(IC Only) 		This kart looks like a Pushy from the Pusher's Pile series. This kart is weighty, but not very good in the handling.	Males get the Male Pushy variant, while females have the Female Pushy variant. Villains get the Evil Male Pushy variant. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Agency GTi(VR Only)		This kart is used by Agency agents from Agent RX. It has an excellent off-road 	Characters close to green get the RX variant, close to yellow get the SL variant, Close to red means the PR variant, and close to blue is the NB variant.	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Turboboot 		This kart resembles the Goomba Shoe. Poor off-road, but excellent speed. 	No matter which driver is chosen, the Turboboot remains his dark green color. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Pipe-Frame 		The classic go-kart used in Super Mario Kart! Its stats are similar to the Standard kart. 	Everyone gets a Pipe-Frame in his own color. 	Win the 150cc Flower Cup.
===Wheels===
Standard Wheels 		Basic wheels that change size depending on the kart. 	Already Unlocked
Monster Wheels 		Giant wheels with a slight more Off-Road than Drift. 	Already Unlocked
Roller Wheels 		Tiny wheels with a slight more Drift than Handling. 	Already Unlocked
Slick Wheels 		Medium-sized wheels with a slight more Handling than Off-Road. 	Already Unlocked
Yoshi Eggs 		These eggs are so strong that they can easily act as wheels. 	Random Chance at an amount of coins.
Ip Wheels(IC Only)		These wheels resemble Ips from Jack: Of All Trades 	Random Chance at an amount of coins.
Morrefi(VR Only) 		These odd creatures for an upcoming game (in colors gray, red, green, yellow and blue) have turned into wheels for you.	Random Chance at an amount of coins.
===Engines===
Standard Engine 		A Basic engine that works fine and looks good on any kart. 	Already Unlocked
Dynamo 		A heavy, environment-friendly engine that takes time to start up. 	Already Unlocked
Bubble Pipe 		A bubble-blowing engine that quickly gets going, but is a little slower. 	Already Unlocked
Complex Wonder 		A lot of stuff compressed in a small box. Increases the max speed, but makes the kart lighter.	Already Unlocked
P-Wing 		This wing is a superspeedy engine. Like, if you are really flying! 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Oldtimer(VR Only)		This is a very large engine used in very old cars. Large, but too old to add speed. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
===Gliders===
As the name says, these kite-like parts are used to glide in the air once going over a blue Boost Ramp, or Cannons.
Standard Glider 	Looks like a pretty normal Glider. It's connected with some steel bars and depicts the character's emblem.	It changes color for every character.It's a general, fast glider. 	Already Unlocked
Parafoil 	A parachute designed for gliding. The emblem is put at the left. 	It stays at a pure cyan color.It's a general, fast glider. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Balloon Pack(IC Only)	Two giant balloons, reminiscent to the ones Balloon Fighters use. 	Becomes either red or blue.You can ascend height by pressing R repeatedly. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Giga-Wing Drake 	A tiny dragon with enormous wings! Don't worry, Drake's a strong one. 	Drake is only available in orange.You can ascend height by pressing R repeatedly.	Random chance at an amount of coins.
===Bonus===
Bonus parts are optional for your kart. A Bonus part will give the player an additional ability for their kart, but will degrade every other stat by two. All these need to be unlocked.
None 	No additional ability will be given. But it won't degrade your stats. 	Already Unlocked
Hover Bumpers 	When going off the ground (and map), these gadgets will let you drive for three seconds in the air, possibly enough to get you back on the track. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Froggy Feet 	Pressing the Drifting Button (R), will let the player make a higher jump (but not as high as when having a Cape Feather in use). Good for avoiding obstacles.	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Speedboat 	Players with this item can drive on water instead of under water or just sinking. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Item Slot Bonus(VR Only)	Gives additional Item slot. Press Select to switch between items. 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
Booster Pedals(IC Only) 	Pressing the Drifting Button while on a Speed Panel will make the player more speedy with this part! 	Random chance at an amount of coins.
More Coming soon
==Items==
 	 	 	
Item Box 	Banana Peel 	Green Shell 	Red Shell
Always 	Very Common 	Very Common 	Common
These can be found anywhere on the track. They contain the items. 	Throw it on the road, and wait till a foe slips on it. Also a good defense against Shells. 	Bounces around the track on straight lines. Keep it behind as defense. 	When throwing forward, this shell pursues the opponent in front of you!
 	 	 	
Dash Mushroom 	Fake Item Box 	Boo 	Blooper
Common-Medium 	Very Common 	Medium 	Medium
A red fungus that gives you a boost. 	Looks like an Item Box, but will hurt you more than a Green Shell. Cannot defend with it. 	Makes you invisible and attempts to steal an item from other opponents. 	Spews ink on the opponent's screen. This is of course a nuisance. Easy CPU opponents will zigzag around.
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Super Star 	Blue Spiny Shell 	Bob-omb 	Golden Mushroom
Rare 	Rare 	Medium 	Medium
Makes you invincible! Every opponent you hit under effect of the Super Star, will get hurt. This item is temporary.	This spiked Koopa Shell will pursue every opponent, and hit it. When it reaches the first place, it explodes.	Throw this item, and it will explode when players near it. 	Gives you infinite boosts! Remember, when used once, it will go away after some time.
 	 	 	
Triple Banana Peels 	Triple Green Shells 	Triple Red Shells 	Triple Dash Mushrooms
Common 	Medium 	Medium-Rare 	Medium-Rare
Three Banana Peels = three attempts to slip your foes. And three protections on the back. 	Three Green Shells means three attempts to hit someone, or three protections. 	Three Red Shells means three attacks you'd almost be sure they would hit. And three defenses. 	Three Boosts at once! Use them wisely, especially in Time Trial.
 	 	 	
Bullet Bill 	Cape Feather(IC Only) 	Thunderbolt 	Blue Shell(VR Only)
Very Rare 	Medium 	Very Rare 	Medium-Rare
The user temporarily transforms into this item, which automatically races through the course and hit foes. 	This item returns after a long absence. Twirl high in the sky to dodge items and go through shortcuts. 	Strikes every opponent in front of you, which let them temporarily shrink. 	This Item makes its debut in Mario Kart. The player transforms into a Blue Koopa Shell, can control it, and transforms back when it hit anything.
 	 	 	
Mega Mushroom(VR Only) 	POW Block(IC Only) 	Fire Flower(VR Only) 	Super Leaf(IC Only)
Rare 	Rare 	Common 	Common
Become a Giant! Unlike in Mario Kart Wii, Mega drivers can now break the scenery and Bullet Bills. 	Throw this item far away and give a quake to your opponents near wherever it lands. 	You can temporarily throw Fireballs! It is best you use it when nearing a bunch of opponents. 	Gives temporarily a Tanooki tail to your kart. Using the Item button, the tail twirls, so it can deflect items and hit opponents.
 	 	 	
???(VR Only) 	Freezie(IC Only) 	Bandinero(VR Only) 	???(IC Only)
??? 	Common 	Common 	???
 	When you throw this item, the target will freeze for a few seconds. You can keep it behind you, too. 	Lay it behind the track! Bandineros move by themself, and won't disappear after they hit an opponent. They'll disappear when they get ignored, though.	
Coming soon
===Class Items===
Similar to Special items from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, characters can receive an item others cannot have. However, this time, it's not limited to one or two character. In fact, every single character of the same class can have this item as well. Each class can have four Class Items. Two of them are only available in Individual Craze, while the other two are available in Virtual Rampage.
Rest Coming soon
==Courses==
Like Super Mario Kart, each course has 5 tracks. Most of the tracks differ from each game.
===Nitro Courses===
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Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Mona Circuit 	Moldy Plains 	Cheep Cheep Lake 	Pokey Desert 	Mario Circuit
Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Goomba 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Shy Guy 	Staff Ghost: Mario
The first Individual Craze race starts in Diamond City. Rumor is that Manager Joe designed this course.	Lots of Goombas are seen here in this fungus-filled grassland. And some of the fungi here bounce so well.	Get underwater, and see the fish-life in a calm lake. Lakitus like to fish here. 	This is a dry, dry desert with only Pokeys as hazard. Drive in quicksand streams to go faster. 	The main course of the Mario Kart Connect Grand Prix! You can see Peach's castle from here.
Flower Cup 	Flower Cup 	Flower Cup 	Flower Cup 	Flower Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Abandoned Mines 	Lucrativopolis 	Hyrule Fields 	Peach's Castle 	Melody Woods
Staff Ghost: Donkey Kong 	Staff Ghost: Wario 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Peach 	Staff Ghost: ???
This cave is abandoned by miners, hence the title. Squeeklies rest here now. 	A golden hi-tech city with hills made of coins. It's basically a paradise for businessmen. 	To celebrate the Legend of Zelda's 25th anniversary, this Octorok-filled grassland is now a course.	Oh boy, now you can race inside the castle of the beloved princess! Some paintings let you warp to another room.	Close to the Forest of Beautiful Sounds of Super Mario Star Journey. ...Say, where's that beautiful maiden now?
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N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Zinger Zircuit 	Waluigi Factory 	Bamboo Ridge 	Koopa Market 	Nessdark Matterland
Staff Ghost: Diddy Kong 	Staff Ghost: Waluigi 	Staff Ghost: Shy Guy 	Staff Ghost: Koopa Troopa 	Staff Ghost: ???
Here, you race in a giant beehive, with sticky honey and such. Watch out for those Zingers! 	Waluigi now owns a factory, which produces wicked products! Race through tunnels and past wicked engines!	Race next to a snow-topped mountain. Watch out for Khan Guys. There's also lots of bamboo here. 	This giant bazaar has loads of stuff. No doubt that this market has the most coins of all the courses. 	This is inside the Dark-Doom Pit. Watch out for the Nessdarks, and those Black Holes.
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Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup 	Mushroom Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Luigi Circuit 	Moldy Plains 	Dirt Track 	Cheep Cheep Lake 	Abandoned Mines
Staff Ghost: Luigi 	Staff Ghost: Goomba 	Staff Ghost: Daisy 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Donkey Kong
The first Virtual Rampage race is located around Toad Town. This is an easy course, so don't panic. 	Lots of Goombas are seen here in this fungus-filled grassland. And some of the fungi here bounce so well.	A classic course for Monster Truck races. Oh wait, this is karting. Don't get into the mud. 	Get underwater, and see the fish-life in a calm lake. Lakitus like to fish here. 	This cave is abandoned by miners, hence the title. Squeeklies rest here now.
Flower Cup 	Flower Cup 	Flower Cup 	Flower Cup 	Flower Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Yoshi's Island 	Mario Circuit 	Santa Village 	Dried Lagoon 	Hyrule Fields
Staff Ghost: Yoshi 	Staff Ghost: Mario 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ???
The isle that is inhabited by the Yoshis. Lizzers are found here, and many other references to past games, like Yoshi's House.	The main course of the Mario Kart Connect Grand Prix! You can see Peach's castle from here. 	The snowy village in Christmas Paradise of New Super Mario Bros. Omega. You can even ride on the giant Christmas tree. 	This was once a lagoon. Now it is a lifeless, deserted piece of wasteland. Can you see the skeletons and Fishbones here?	To celebrate the Legend of Zelda's 25th anniversary, this Octorok-filled grassland is now a course.
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N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Peach's Castle 	Port of Spookiness 	Dream Land Circuit 	Waluigi Factory 	Brickrock Fortress
Staff Ghost: Peach 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Waluigi 	Staff Ghost: ???
Oh boy, now you can race inside the castle of the beloved princess! Some paintings let you warp to another room. 	A creepy pier, apparently used by ghosts and such. Fishbones tend to jump out. 	Kirby is almost 20 years! To celebrate, the Virual Rampage Grand Prix contains the circuit of the little puffball's home.	Waluigi now owns a factory, which produces wicked products! Race through tunnels and past wicked engines! 	Thwomps, Wallops, Statues... this is a fortress filled with rocky things! Even the cannon is made of rock!
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Unconfirmed:
*Shellcreeper Sewers
*Bowser's Castle
*Rainbow Road
===Retro Courses===
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Shell Cup 	Shell Cup 	Shell Cup 	Shell Cup 	Shell Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
3DS Toad Circuit 	N64 Moo Moo Farm 	GCN Baby Park 	SNES Bowser Castle 1 	Wii Mario Circuit
Staff Ghost: Toad 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Bowser 	Staff Ghost: Mario
This was the first course of Mario Kart 7. Those Toad Balloons really make a smile on your face. 	This course was used in Mario Kart 64, and was re-used in Mario Kart DS. Watch out for Monty Moles! 	This is a short course from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! So short, it is forced to last seven laps! 	This classic course of Super Mario Kart lasts 4 laps. Watch out, the Thwomps here are tricky.	The main course Mario Kart Wii. It is, simply said, a rounded-square version of a figure eight. There are also Goombas and a Chain Chomp.
Banana Cup 	Banana Cup 	Banana Cup 	Banana Cup 	Banana Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
GBA Boo Lake 	N64 Choco Mountain 	3DS Music Park 	DS Shroom Ridge 	Wii Wario's Gold Mine
Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Goomba 	Staff Ghost: Wario
A creepy course on an abandoned harbor. Watch out for gaps, Boos, but do take semi-invisible shortcuts.	A delicious mountain with falling boulders and funny curves. Don't fall in the luscious ravines of this course.	What do you know, a track about the oddest of music. Piranha Plants that dance to the beat, passages of piano keys, and Music Notes that shake the floor.	This course is set on a highway at a cliff. Do not fall off or get hit by the cars. 	Wario digs this place, since it's his and contains gold. Don't fall off or get hit by minecarts.
|-| VR Version =
Shell Cup 	Shell Cup 	Shell Cup 	Shell Cup 	Shell Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
DS Figure-8 Circuit 	SNES Donut Plains 1 	N64 Kalamari Desert 	Wii Toad's Factory 	GBA Cheese Land
Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Shy Guy 	Staff Ghost: Toad 	Staff Ghost: ???
This was the first course of Mario Kart DS. It's a very simple figure eight.	A simple Super Mario Kart course. It has some curves, a lake and a bridge. 	There's a train in this desert from Mario Kart 64, and you have to wait for it. 	This factory, featured in Mario Kart Wii, has been said to make Item Boxes out of Brick Blocks. 	This course of Mario Kart: Super Circuit is made of cheese. Watch out for Little Mousers.
Banana Cup 	Banana Cup 	Banana Cup 	Banana Cup 	Banana Cup
N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
SNES Choco Island 1 	Wii Mario Circuit 	GCN Mushroom Bridge 	GBA Sky Garden 	DS Waluigi Pinball
Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Mario 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: ??? 	Staff Ghost: Waluigi
A simple course with only a few chocolate puddles and some ramps. 	The main course Mario Kart Wii. It is, simply said, a rounded-square version of a figure eight. There are also Goombas and a Chain Chomp.	A track with loads of traffic, and of course a bridge. Its girders are rideable and the Item Boxes it has contains rare items.	This track takes place above the clouds. Literally. Quite a simple course, except you can fall off the track.	The wacky brother of Wario owns a pinball machine so big, it can be used as a racing track. Watch out for all those pinball obstacles.
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Unconfirmed:
*3DS Neo Bowser City
*N64 Yoshi Valley
*3DS DK Jungle
*N64 Rainbow Road
===Battle Courses===
Coming soon
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