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Balloon Battle
Earn points by popping opposing characters’ balloons.
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Bob-omb Blast
Blast away your enemies and try to pop the most balloons while only using Bob-ombs.
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Renegade Roundup
Play a game of cops vs. robbers as one team tries to put the other in jail using Piranha Plants.
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Coin Runners
Collect as many coins as possible before time runs out.
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Shine Thief
Try to hold the Shine Sprite for a count of 20 before time runs out.
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Race anytime, anywhere!
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8.
Tons of tracks
Race for the cup on 48 courses, including ones inspired by Excite Bike™ and the Legend of Zelda™ series.
Mushroom Cup
Flower Cup
Star Cup
Special Cup
Shell Cup
Banana Cup
Leaf Cup
Lightning Cup
Egg Cup
Triforce Cup
Crossing Cup
Bell Cup
Smart steering
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has new options to help out rookie racers, like Smart Steering.
200cc Time Trials
Do you have the need for speed? Try to beat your best time in the insanely fast 200cc mode.
Wireless Play
Kick the party into high gear with up to eight players in local wireless multiplayer.
Online Play
Up to 12 players can race online!
With a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play the Grand Prix, VS Race, and Battle modes online—and you can match with up to 12 friends.
Plus, you can access voice chat with friends and cloud backup for your save data.
Don’t have a Nintendo Switch Online membership yet? Go to Nintendo eShop on your device and sign up for a free 7-day trial or become a member today.
Pack a punch with power-ups!
Get the edge on the competition with 23 powerful items. You can even hold two items at a time!
Bigger, better Battle Mode
With five types of battles, there are more ways than ever to wreck the competition.
Eight cool Battle Mode courses
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Battle Stadium
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Sweet Sweet Kingdom
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Dragon Palace
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Lunar Colony
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Wuhu Town
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Luigi's Mansion
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Battle Course 1
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Urchin Underpass
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Digital Edition
Purchase a digital version directly from Nintendo.com or from the Nintendo eShop.
$59.99 USD / $79.99 CAD
Or buy and download directly on your Nintendo system through Nintendo eShop.
Earn My Nintendo points when you buy digital on Nintendo.com or Nintendo eShop. Terms apply. Learn more
Get even more from your game with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
This paid service gives you access to online play, a selection of NES™ games, cloud backup for your save data in compatible games, and more.
Learn more about Nintendo Switch Online and sign upThis game supports:
Internet access required for online features. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.
© 2017 Nintendo. Mario Kart and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
Additional games, systems, and accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
Game, system, and amiibo figures sold separately. Figures shown not actual size and designs may vary. Compatibility and functionality of amiibo may vary per game. Visit amiibo.com for specific details on how each amiibo works.
![Triple Mushrooms item, Three Mushrooms that spin around your vehicle. Press [L] to use one of them for a brief speed boost.](assets/img/items/multiMushroom.png)
![Golden Mushroom item, For a short time, allows you to use a Mushroom every you press [L].](assets/img/items/goldMushroom.png)
![Fire Flower item, Lets you throw fireballs for a short time by pressing [L]. Any vehicle you hit will spin out of control.](assets/img/items/fireFlower.png)
![Crazy Eight item, Eight items that orbit your vehicle. Press [L] to use the one closest to the front at that moment.](assets/img/items/eight.png)
