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• Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart Tour is a mobile game in the Mario Kart series . Unlike Super Mario Run , it is free-to-play from the App Store and Google Play. The game reuses many assets from Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8 , though its art style is more simple and cartoony. Gameplay mechanics such as gliding, underwater driving , and character-specific special items return from past entries. In addition, the game introduces some features new to the Mario Kart series, such as reverse courses, trick courses, a combo system that grants points based on actions, and the Frenzy mechanic, which allows racers with three item slots to deploy a large amount of any item during a race, including Spiny Shells and Bullet Bills , at random should said item be in all three slots.

The game was first announced during a financial briefing on January 31, 2018. [6] On April 23, 2019, Nintendo opened applications for participating in a closed beta test of the game to Android users in North America and Japan, which began on May 22, 2019, and ended on June 4, 2019. [7] The game officially launched for iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices on September 25, 2019, in 163 territories, which covers nearly the same roster of availability as Super Mario Run , with the exceptions of Belgium and Vietnam, the former of which banned games with loot boxes in 2019 for violating gambling laws. [8] Users who pre-registered acquired the game a day early. Unlike with the previous Super Mario mobile games, a Nintendo Account is required for it to be playable.

On October 31, 2019, Nintendo announced the first multiplayer beta test exclusive to Gold Pass members, [9] which began on December 18, 2019, 11:00 p.m. (PT) and ended on December 26, 2019, 9:59 p.m. (PT). On January 21, 2020, Nintendo announced a second multiplayer beta test for all players, regardless of whether they have a Gold Pass subscription or not, [10] which began on January 22, 2020, 11:00 p.m. (PT) and ended on January 28, 2020, 9:59 p.m. (PT). The second multiplayer beta test allowed players to play with each other in their immediate vicinity based on their device's location data. Finally, on March 2, 2020, Nintendo announced that multiplayer would officially be implemented into the game on March 8, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. (PT). [11]

On September 1, 2022, Nintendo announced that Battle Mode would be added to the game on October 5, 2022. [12] It was released in the eponymous Battle Tour .

The tour occurring in the game changes every two weeks, changing the selection of courses available. For four years after the game's release, new content was added at the start of each tour, such as new courses, drivers, karts , and gliders . On September 11, 2023, it was announced that the 2023 Anniversary Tour would be the final tour to introduce new courses, drivers, karts, and gliders, with later tours being almost identical to previous tours from the Battle Tour onwards.

• 1.1 Ranked cup
• 1.2.1 Base points
• 1.2.2 Bonus points
• 1.2.3 Position points
• 1.2.4 Additional internal data (RaceScoreParam)
• 1.3.1 Filters
• 1.4.1 Grand Stars
• 1.4.2 Rubies
• 1.4.3 Coins
• 1.4.4 Tokens
• 1.4.5 Pipes
• 1.5.1 Banners
• 1.5.2 Multiplayer
• 1.5.3.1 Daily challenges
• 1.5.3.2 Premium Challenges
• 1.5.3.3 Total Points Challenge
• 1.5.4 Tour Gifts
• 1.5.5.1 Spotlight Shop
• 1.5.5.2 Mii Racing Suit Shop
• 1.5.5.3 Token Shop
• 1.5.5.4 Daily Selects
• 1.5.5.5 Tier Shop
• 1.5.5.6 Ruby purchase
• 1.5.6.1 Badges
• 1.5.7 Friends
• 1.5.10 Gifts
• 1.6 Skill level point and points cap raising requirements
• 2.1.1.1 City courses
• 2.1.1.2 Other courses
• 2.1.2 Remix
• 2.1.3.1 Super Mario Kart (SNES)
• 2.1.3.2 Mario Kart 64 (N64)
• 2.1.3.3 Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA)
• 2.1.3.4 Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GCN)
• 2.1.3.5 Mario Kart DS (DS)
• 2.1.3.6 Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
• 2.1.3.7 Mario Kart 7 (3DS)
• 2.2 Battle courses
• 5 Karts, gliders, and tires
• 6.2 Item Box items
• 6.3 Inventory items
• 7.1 Interactable course elements
• 7.2 Other course elements
• 8 Bonus challenges
• 9 Apple Store demo
• 10 Differences in power-saving mode
• 11.1 Version 3.4.1
• 12 Differences from previous Mario Kart games
• 13.1 Opponents' drivers get stuck in multiplayer battles
• 14.1 Producer
• 14.2 Creative Director
• 14.3 Game Directors
• 14.4 Composer
• 14.5 Characters Voices
• 15.1 Critical reception
• 15.2 Awards and acknowledgements
• 16 Mobile app store description
• 17 Pre-release and unused content
• 18.1 "I Love Mario Kart Tour "
• 18.2 #MKTPerfectShot
• 18.3 MKT Report
• 18.4 Team Rally showdowns
• 21 References to other games
• 22 References in other games
• 23 Names in other languages
• 24 References
• 25 External links

The goal of the game is to be in first place at the end of each race and get a high score, using items obtained by driving through Item Boxes . The game is played in a portrait or landscape position, while the phone's touch controls are used to play the game, such as dragging the finger across the screen to steer the kart. There are three ways the player can make turns. For the phones supporting it, the gyroscope can be used to steer. The player can choose what action is started when tapping and sliding the fingers on the main area of the screen, with the other action being performed by tapping a small circular button at the bottom and then sliding the fingers if needed. The main setting has the driver jumping every time the screen is tapped, allowing the kart to drift by sliding the fingers. In the other configuration, the kart does not jump when tapping the screen, which results in it steering when sliding the fingers on the screen. After steering for a while, the kart starts auto-drifting and charging Mini-Turbos and Super Mini-Turbos, but not Ultra Mini-Turbos that are only charged when drifting. Similarly to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with auto-accelerate and smart-steering enabled, karts accelerate automatically and can steer players away from walls. The intensity of smart-steering can be changed in the game's settings. If smart-steering is turned off, the player will be able to access most shortcuts without using Mushrooms , albeit slower.

The game's mechanics are based on Mario Kart 7 , and many of its courses (both new and retro) return in Mario Kart Tour . A few features from Mario Kart 8 that required substantial changes to the game, such as Bikes , ATVs , anti-gravity , and 12-player races, are missing, while the 200cc class is present. Other features from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , such as auto-accelerate, smart-steering, and Ultra Mini-Turbos return. Unlike previous games, the player cannot customize their tires.

When a race is completed, the player will be awarded with Grand Stars , experience points for the used driver, kart, and glider whose base points are not maxed out, and coins . If the player finishes in the top three places, the gauge to level up will be filled, while if the placement is 5th or lower, the gauge will be dropped. When the gauge is already empty, however, the player will not level down. Only the points gained in the specific course will be lost, meaning that the first race on each course won't make the player lose experience points even if they arrive in 8th place; similarly, each course has an experience points cap. The more experience points have already been gained on a specific course, the fewer experience points will be awarded by arriving in the first three places until the cap is reached. At that point, only the experience points lost due to arriving in 5th place or lower will be regained when arriving in the first three places. The total amount of experience points gained in a course is never reset and is carried to the following tours, forcing the player to drive in new courses to still keep gaining experience points and leveling up.

Grand Stars are awarded depending on whether a certain point threshold has been reached. Experience points for the driver, kart, and glider are awarded depending on the placement. The coins obtained are those collected during the race, plus one additional coin for every 1,000 points obtained during the race. Each day, it is possible to obtain up to 450 experience points for the drivers, karts, and gliders and up to 300 coins by racing (900 experience points and 600 coins when the player is subscribed to the Gold Pass starting with version 2.4.0). When those limits are reached the player cannot obtain experience points or coins by racing until the next day. In order to continue gaining experience points or collecting coins, the player can use point-boost tickets for the former and can play Coin Rush or get rewards from challenges for the latter. Filling up the gauge to level up gives a reward to the player, increases the points earned when reaching a specific placement in the race and, when level 7 or level 12 are reached, allows the player to buy more items in the shop. Currently, the maximum level the player can reach is 400.

Another premium item, bought with real-life currency according to a monthly subscription model, is the Gold Pass, which grants access to the 200cc engine class, Gold Races (and multiplayer ranks S to S+6), additional items from Tour Gifts, and Gold Challenges. Players can gain rewards by renewing their Gold Pass subscription, such as ten rubies every month and a regular high end from a gold pipe for every three months of continuous subscription.

Every driver, kart, and glider has favorite courses, on which they offer advantages if they are used. Each course has three tiers for each driver, kart, and glider. Third-tier drivers receive one item from every Item Box, second-tier drivers receive two items and first-tier drivers receive three items. Second-tier karts give a bonus points multiplier of 1.5 and first-tier karts give a bonus points multiplier of 2. Second-tier gliders increase the time between two point-gaining actions to count as a combo and give a combo bonus multiplier of 2 and first-tier gliders increase the combo-time even longer and give a combo bonus multiplier of 3. The player can enter a Frenzy by obtaining three of the same item at the same time, which allows the player to temporarily use that item an infinite amount of times in addition to granting them invincibility. Super and High-End drivers, karts, and gliders have a higher number of points gained when choosing them and more preferred courses. In addition, drivers have their own special items, similar to Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 's item system. Karts have their own driving-related bonus such as increasing the effectiveness of drifting, while gliders increase the likelihood of obtaining a certain item and the points gained when using said item. All drivers, karts, and gliders can be leveled up, and they all come with upgrades once this occurs. Since the 2.6.0 update, drivers, karts, and gliders are able to upgrade a favored course to a favorite course from being leveled up, with Normal items gaining one after reaching level 6, Super items gaining two after reaching levels 3 and 6, and High-End items gaining four after reaching levels 3 and 6.

The courses the player can play depends on the tour, which changes every two weeks. Since the Battle Tour , each tour has fifteen cups, and adds new drivers, karts, gliders, and courses. Starting with the Baby Rosalina Tour until the 2022 Anniversary Tour , each tour had twelve cups. Starting with the 2019 Paris Tour until the Mario Bros. Tour , each tour had eighteen cups. Starting from the New York Tour until the 2019 Halloween Tour , each tour had sixteen cups. During certain tours, mainly ones themed around real-world locations, the game includes one course that is new to the series. Each cup contains three races and one bonus challenge. Bonus challenges require the player to beat a certain goal with a certain character, kart, and glider. Once each of the courses and the bonus challenge are all played and enough Grand Stars are obtained, the player can move on to the next cup. In later tours, cups are automatically unlocked without any requirements. In Mario Kart Tour , cups are named after the playable characters.

Every week, one of the tour's cups is a ranked cup. In a ranked cup, the player is placed on a leaderboard based on their overall score in the game against nineteen other players. The player gains a reward for finishing in the top 10 and will increase in tier at the end of the week if their end position is near the top, while they will lose one or two tiers if finishing poorly enough above tier 20. Since the Cooking Tour , tier 25 and up rewards points-cap tickets for the top few positions. These tickets, along with the corresponding point-boost tickets, rotate between driver, kart, and glider tickets on a weekly basis. In some tours, drivers replaced coins in the rewards for moving to a higher tier. Currently, the highest tier the player can reach is 99.

Points are collected during standard races and are used to gain Grand Stars and to rank players, both overall and in ranked cups. There are three ways of obtaining points in races: base points, bonus points, and position points.

Base points

Base points are given at the beginning of the race and are the sum of the base points of the character, kart and glider selected. They range from 800 to 3020 points (3320 points for Mii Racing Suits ). The base points can be increased through experience points obtained at the end of the races or through point-boost tickets that provide 50 experience points each. The experience points are used to fill a gauge that when filled will increase the base points until the maximum amount has been reached. The amount of experience points needed to fill the gauge increases every time the gauge is filled. Since the Cooking Tour, points-cap tickets are added to the game, making it possible to raise the maximum amount of base points of a driver, kart, or glider.

Bonus points

Bonus points are points awarded every time a special event happens during the race. Said event might be a Jump Boost , gliding for a certain amount of time, finishing the lap in a certain position, hitting opponents or hazards, or various other cases. If a further event happens before about two seconds have passed from the previous one, the combo indicator goes up and the points obtained are increased. The actual time that can pass between one event and the next can be increased by choosing a glider of a higher tier in the course, by choosing a glider of higher rarity, or by leveling up the glider. The number of points given is calculated as follows:

• Points : (base points of the event × multiplier due to kart tiering in the course × multiplier due to kart rarity and skill level) + combo bonus + bonus point boosts + eventual increase from kart's special skill + eventual increase from glider's special skill

The combo bonus is calculated as follows:

• Combo bonus : multiplier from glider's tiering in the course × Min{combo count - 1 ; (cc of the engine class) / 10}

For the purpose of the calculation, 200cc is considered the same as 150cc.

The bonus point boost is calculated separately for the driver, kart, and glider chosen that are in the first tier of the course, as follows:

• Bonus point boost : base points × (skill level - 1) × [(cc of the engine class) / 30000]

In this case as well, 200cc is considered the same as 150cc. If more than 200 events happen, the bonus point boost is not applied from the 201st event onward.

Position points

Position points are awarded to the player depending on their placement at the end of the race. They are calculated as follows:

• Position points : [(position points due to the level of the player + engine class bonus) × position multiplier] + bonus point boosts for position

The bonus point boost for position is calculated separately for the driver, kart, and glider chosen that are in the first tier of the course, as follows:

• Bonus point boost for position : base points × (skill level - 1) × number of events that occurred in the race × position multiplier × [(cc of the engine class) / 30000]

As in the other cases, 200cc is considered the same as 150cc.

The engine class bonus is the following:

The position multiplier depends on the placement at the end of the race and works as follows:

Additional internal data (RaceScoreParam)

The following internal data stems from the Peach Tour . [13]

The engine class affects the obtained points in various other ways, as shown by the internal data:

The InterimRankBonus multiplied by the InterimRankBonusRate is the amount of points obtained at the end of the first lap or the first two sections of three-sectioned tracks. The InterimRankBonus has the following values:

Finally, the maximum time between events in a combo depends on the base points given by the last action of the combo, with no effect of the combo count, as shown by this combo-related data:

The combo time is calculated as follows:

Combo time = Max{Remaining combo time; Combo time of the last action}

where the combo time of the last action is calculated as follows:

Combo time of the last action = Time × multiplier from glider's tiering in the course × multiplier due to glider rarity and skill level

where the multiplier from the tiering is around 1.45 if the course is one of the favorites of the glider and around 1.225 if the course is favored by the glider, being equal to 1 otherwise, and Time is based on the value reported in the table using intermediate values for intermediate scores (i.e. 1.95 seconds for 15 points and 2.25 seconds for 25 points) and either 1.4 seconds or 2.4 seconds for scores smaller than 5 points and greater than 30 points, respectively.

Introduced in version 2.6.0, Auto mode is a new option in single-player races that allows the player to spectate in a race fully controlled by the AI. The driver, kart and glider chosen by the player will participate in said race and will be the default AI player followed. The player is able to choose the racer followed by the camera and has control on the relative positioning and zoom of the camera. A button at the bottom allows to take screenshots at the rendering resolution of the game rather than the display resolution of the device. Starting with version 2.8.0, seven additional filters can be applied to the camera. When the race ends, the Coins and event tokens (but not team tokens) collected by the chosen driver are given to the player, along with the obtained experience points of the driver, kart and glider. The experience points of the player will instead remain unaffected, regardless of the outcome of the race. One additional filter, the Pop Art filter, has been added at the start of the Princess Tour .

Black and White

Fish-Eye Lens

Collectibles and currencies

Grand stars.

Grand Stars are the main collectibles related to individual tours. Up to five of them can be earned by reaching certain point thresholds in each standard race and up to three of them can be earned by clearing specific goals in each bonus challenge. Furthermore, clearing Tour Challenges and Gold Challenges will reward the players with Grand Stars as well. Finally, using a star ticket will reward a Grand Star per ticket used. Up until the Peach vs. Daisy Tour , clearing the daily challenge each day did also warrant a Grand Star.

They are used to unlock gifts. In the past, they were also used to unlock cups. When the last gift is obtained, coins are rewarded in place of Grand Stars, and when a new tour starts, the Grand Stars obtained are reset to zero.

Rubies are the main premium currency of Mario Kart Tour . They can be purchased with real-life currency at the Shop, but can also be obtained as daily login bonuses, as a player level up bonus, as part of tour gifts, as a reward for the ranked cup, or as a reward for Standard Challenges, Premium Challenges, or special challenges.

Rubies can be used in three different ways: to buy Spotlight items, to buy Mii Racing Suits, or to play Coin Rush mode.

Coins are collected during a race and rewarded for the number of points obtained during said race, up to 300 per day (600 if the player has the Gold Pass). In a single race, the amount of coins earned is

Coins earned = coins obtained during the race + floor((total points earned in the race)/1000)

The coins obtained during the race are capped at 99, while no cap on the coins obtained through points is known.

Besides the main way of obtaining coins, they can also be obtained in Coin Rush and in several rewards, such as obtaining three challenges on a challenge card in a row, column or diagonal line, in gifts, as daily login bonuses, as player level up bonuses, as a replacement for Grand Stars or items at the maximum level, while waiting for Multiplayer races, as rewards for ranked cup placements and friend ranking. Also, friends can send five greeting coins to each other every day.

In Coin Rush , the player can spend rubies to obtain a great number of coins. Over 300 coins are found in the course. For each tour, another course is available in Coin Rush. Gold Mario is the regular driver, and the Gold Standard is the regular kart driven. The coins obtained from Coin Rush are multiplied by a certain number, depending on how many rubies a player has spent.

During the Cooking Tour , the Coins Aplenty Event was added to the game. This event gives the player twenty-four hours to obtain a large number of coins from a certain cup, which varies between players. 300 coins are awarded at the end of the first race on each course in the cup during the duration of the event, for a total of 900 guaranteed extra coins from the event; these coins do not count towards the daily cap of 300 coins from races. In addition, the daily cap is ignored on each of these three races, providing three extra opportunities to score coins beyond the cap if it has already been reached. These events are held every Saturday and Tuesdays (the latter day has been added since the Super Mario Kart Tour ). Starting from the 2021 Autumn Tour , the number of coins is raised to 500 and held every Saturday, though in the Toad vs. Toadette Tour , the coin amount returned to 300 and the schedule reverted to every Saturday and Tuesday.

Coins are mainly used in the Daily Selects section of the shop.

Introduced in the Wild West Tour , event tokens are a special type of coins that can be collected during events. The way to collect event tokens differs from event to event. The different ways to collect event tokens are:

• Collecting from courses.
• Landing hits with shells.
• Landing hits with Bob-ombs.
• Landing hits with bananas.
• Causing opponents to crash.
• Performing Mini-Turbos.
• Keeping combo bonuses.

Some tours feature a Team Rally event, in which the player can collect team tokens. Team tokens can always be collected from courses, when the player races with a driver that is part of the chosen team. At the end of a race with a driver from the player's team, the player will be rewarded with additional team tokens for every 1,000 points they collected during the race. If the player's team has won the race, the player will get even more additional team tokens as a reward.

Since the 2021 Autumn Tour , the Token Aplenty Event is held every Monday (formerly every Tuesday in the 2021 Autumn Tour and the 2021 Halloween Tour ). This event is similar to the Coins Aplenty Event, but instead of being rewarded with a fixed amount of coins at the end of the race the player will get a random amount of event tokens (or team tokens, when the event takes place during a Team Rally), ranging from 50 to 300.

Event tokens and team tokens are used in the Token section of the Shop.

Pipes can shoot out a driver, kart, or glider, all of which have their own rarities. A pipe contains a determined probability distribution of Normal, Super, and High-End items, all of which are chosen randomly within their class and rarity. It is possible that a player obtains an item from a pipe that already has been obtained; when this happens, the level gauge of that item will be increased by one unit. Usually, if the pipe is about to shoot out a High-End item, it will be golden instead of green (sometimes, however, it might occur that a green pipe shoots out a High-End item).

As of the Wild West Tour , the player can shoot out one random regular High-End item from an All-Clear Pipe once in a tour, as soon as they have finished every cup from the tour. The list below shows all of the available items from the All-Clear Pipe as of the Battle Tour .

As of the Wedding Tour , regular login bonuses are replaced with Today's Challenge in which the player must complete a race on a pre-selected course with a pre-selected driver, kart, and glider. After completing this daily race, the player can shoot out a free pipe launch (except on day 14) which can contain regular items, as well as rubies, coins, and item tickets. The player receives a special blue-colored badge on day 14 as a reward for playing on every day of the given tour. Until the Anniversary Tour (2022) , the player received 5 rubies on days 5 and 10, in stead of a free pipe pull.

Since the Samurai Tour , the player can buy pipe launches in the Token Shop. In some tours, also golden pipes can be bought in the Token Shop.

Since the Battle Tour , pipes appear as Tour gifts and Gold Gifts. Some of the pipes that appear as Gold Gifts are golden.

On the top of the menu, players can spend rubies to fire one of the tour's pipes, purchase special offers , or subscribe to the Gold Pass.

Multiplayer

Multiplayer mode was added to Mario Kart Tour on March 8, 2020, where up to eight human players can play against each other. Players race against each other in three courses in a chosen cup of the current tour, with the cup changing every 13 minutes, allowing the player to race in cups that have not yet been unlocked. There are four sets of rules that interchange daily: 100cc with default item slots, 100cc with two item slots, 150cc with default item slots, and 150cc with two item slots. Matches are also periodically set to be Team Games [14] (not to be confused with Team Rallies ), wherein players are randomly divided into two teams and their combined standings at the end of a match decide the winning team. In the "With Friends or Others Nearby" mode, the player can set the rules themselves, including the engine class (50cc, 100cc, or 150cc), number of item slots (1, 2, or default), number of teams (none, 2, 3 or 4), number of races (3, 6, or 12), enabling teams, enabling Friendly-Fire Mode for teams, and inclusion of COM racers. The player can also create a Room and invite players to join it with a code.

Introduced in version 3.0.0, Battle Mode is a mode in multiplayer where players must eliminate each other by popping their balloons. A battle ends if there is only one player remaining, or if the time limit is reached. In the "With Friends or Others Nearby" mode, the rules that the player can set include the number of item slots (1, 2, or default), the option to play with Bob-ombs only or Shells only, number of battles (3, 6, or 12), and inclusion of COM racers.

Multiplayer features a grading system ranging from F to A for regular users, and onward from S to S+9 for Gold Pass subscribers. There are separate grading systems for races and battles. Prior to the version 3.0.0 update in September 2022, the maximum grade was S+6. Until version 3.0.0, multiplayer races were split between Gold Races (exclusive Gold Pass subscribers) and standard races. Gold Races featured additional rule variations (150cc with default item slots, 150cc with two item slots, 200cc with default item slots, and 200cc with one item slot). The player's grade is split up with a green grade for races and a purple grade for battles.

When the player is waiting for a multiplayer match to be found, they will earn coins. Up to 100 coins can be earned per day with this method. As of version 3.0.0, the Multiplayer Pipe is available, which the player can fire after having saved up enough points from playing races or battles in Multiplayer mode.

Once every few tours the Kart Pro event will take place (with its first appearance in the Snow Tour ), in which the player can earn rewards like badges and rubies by completing challenges on a Kart Pro challenge card, including maintaining a streak of three wins in Standard Races or Gold Races. The amount of rubies the player will get as rewards for completing this challenge card depends on their grade. Grades F to A will receive 5 to 10 rubies, and grades S to S+9 will receive 15 to 21 rubies. As of version 2.9.0, players can maintain their streak if they win 2nd or 3rd place.

Some tours have a 2-Player Challenge event taking place, where the player could team up with another player in the "With Friends or Others Nearby" mode to race against a team of set opponents (such as Rosalina and the five babies in Vs. Rosalina Team) and collect event tokens in a set of three courses.

Challenges are objectives the player can complete to earn various badges and rewards depending on the type, of which there are eight: Standard Challenges, long-term challenges the player accomplishes throughout the course of the game; Tier Challenges (added in the Mii Tour (2022) ) long-term challenges associated with Ranked Cups; Multiplayer Challenges (added in the Baby Rosalina Tour ), which are long-term challenges for multiplayer mode; Multiplayer Battle Challenges (added in the Battle Tour ), which are long-term challenges for multiplayer battle mode; Tour, Tour Multiplayer (added in the Summer Tour (2021) as part of the Summertime Challenges , later permanent in the Frost Tour ), and Gold Challenges, challenges that last for the duration of the tour, the lattermost of which are exclusive to Gold Pass members; and Expert Challenges (added in the Cooking Tour ), which contain challenges that are harder to succeed than Tour, Gold, and Standard Challenges, and last for twelve weeks. The first set of Tour Challenges unlocks from the tour's beginning, while the second set unlocks after the first week. Some special event challenges are one-offs, such as the their Anniversary Challenges in the 1st Anniversary Tour , while other challenges last for three tours, such as the Summertime Challenges. Completing Standard and Multiplayer Challenges award the player with rubies, while Tour and Gold Challenges award extra Grand Stars and Expert Challenges reward the player only with badges. Completing special event challenges award the player with high amount of rubies or a High-End driver. Each challenge card holds nine challenges aligned in a 3×3 grid, and for every bingo the player acquires (i.e. any horizontal, vertical, or diagonal match), they earn a certain amount of coins. The player also receives a reward upon completing an entire challenge card.

Daily challenges

Each daily challenge rewarded a Grand Star. The player could have up to three daily challenges available at a time, and upon completing one, a new one would not appear until the following day. Upon entering a new tour, players would receive three daily challenges right away, resulting in a maximum of sixteen daily challenges per two-week tour. The daily challenges were selected at random from the following options:

• Do a Rocket Start.
• Get 1st place in a race.
• Perform a Slipstream.
• Activate Frenzy mode.
• Use a Mushroom.
• Land a hit with a Banana.
• Land a hit with a Red Shell.
• Land a hit with a Green Shell.
• Land a hit with a Bob-omb.
• Land a hit with a Super Horn.
• Join a multiplayer race.

From the Snow Tour onwards, daily challenges are no longer featured.

Premium Challenges

As of the Snow Tour , players can purchase a card for $4.99 USD with additional challenges every tour, with the reward for completing all challenges being a High-End driver, kart or glider. Progress on the challenges is shown whether the player has purchased or not, and all completed challenges can be claimed immediately on purchase. Uncompleted challenge cards can be carried over to the next tour, with up to fifteen able to be held at once.

Total Points Challenge

As of the Snow Tour, the player's total points across all cups can be redeemed for rewards, up to 600,000 points. Among the top rewards are points-cap tickets of increasing levels. Starting from the Singapore Tour , the Total Points Challenge features two challenge cards and goes up to 900,000 points, with more rewards. The Battle Tour later increased the final goal to 999,999 points, which was likely done due to the number of cups being changed from twelve to fifteen.

Tour Gifts give the player items if enough Grand Stars are obtained, with the top rewards often being level-boost tickets of increasing levels. Part of the rewards can only be claimed by Gold Pass subscribers.

Since the Baby Rosalina Tour , the player could also unlock free pipe launches from the regular pipes of the current tour, if enough Grand Stars were obtained. Since the Battle Tour , these are no longer available, due to the pipes being replaced by the Spotlight Shop.

As of version 2.10.0, players who started the game for the first time can unlock these characters in the currently-played tour.

This was revised in version 3.4.1 to include additional characters and items as listed below.

The shop consists of six different sections.

Spotlight Shop

Introduced in the Battle Tour , the Spotlight section consists of selected drivers, karts, and gliders that are in the Spotlight. Spotlight items are available for one week, after which they are replaced. There is also a Daily Spotlight shop, which contains six High-End drivers, six High-End karts, and six High-End gliders, and is renewed each day. Once a day, the player can use a Quick Ticket to change the items in the Daily Spotlight. The player can buy each item up to three times for the cost of 150 rubies for drivers, and 100 rubies for karts and gliders.

Until the Anniversary Tour (2022) , the pipe section was available in the shop. A pipe contained a determined amount of Normal, Super, and High-End items, plus featured items. The items were not ordered, so each item, including the featured ones, could be potentially found in any placement within the pipe. The player could reset the pipe at any moment. A new pipe was introduced each week and, since the 2019 Halloween Tour , the pipes lasted until the end of the tour.

Usually, a pipe contained the following items, with the spotlight items frequently taking the spot of a High-End item, though Super items could also appear in the spotlight.

Until the 2020 New Year's Tour , the pipe typically contained the following items:

Another common variant was the special pipe holding 50 items, used in special events and frequently not featuring any spotlight item, but rather a slightly different distribution of items to take into account the peculiar items that could be obtained in it.

The probability of obtaining a certain type of item from the pipe is (number of items of that type remaining in the pipe)/(total number of items remaining in the pipe) while the probability of obtaining a specific item is (probability of getting an item of the type of the desired item)/(number of available items of the same type of the desired item).

Mii Racing Suit Shop

Introduced in the Mii Tour (2022) , the Mii Racing Suit section consists of 10 different Mii Racing Suits. The player can buy each Mii Racing Suit up to three times for the cost of 100 rubies. However, the first purchase of some selected Mii Racing Suits costs only 70 rubies.

As of the Wild West Tour , the Token Shop (formerly known as the Event Shop) appears during events or Team Rallies. The player can buy items in this shop with event tokens or team tokens. In several tours, the Token Shop is upgraded to feature various High-End items, tickets, and other items. Since the Samurai Tour , pipe launches can be bought as well.

a - In the Token Shop of the Summer Festival Tour , most of the items had lower prices. b - The cost for the first pipe is 50 event tokens, increasing with 10 tokens for every subsequent pipe until the sixteenth, then with 50 tokens between the seventeenth and the twenty-first pipes. From the twenty-second pipe onwards, the cost is 500 tokens. As of the Battle Tour , the Token Shop no longer has a regular composition.

c - In the Battle Tour , the Token Shop included three different balloons, two of which costed 50 tokens and one 150 tokens.

Daily Selects

The Daily Selects section is renewed each day. It consists of four rows, of which the first three each contain three items. The items in the left column are drivers or driver-related tickets, the items in the center column are karts or kart-related tickets, the items in the right column are gliders or glider-related tickets. The last row allows the player to play Coin Rush . The first row is available to all players and contains only Normal items and point-boost tickets , the second row is available to players level 7 and above and contains Normal and Super items along with item tickets and quick tickets , and the third row is available to players of level 12 and above and contains only Super and High-End items. The first time an item's skill level is maxed out, it is replaced with other items of the same rarity, type and shop rarity until all the items of the corresponding rarity, type and shop rarity have their skill level maxed out, at which point a level-boost ticket or, since the 2022 Mii Tour , a points-cap ticket is sold in place of these items. If the maxed out category has Normal rarity, only Normal tickets will be sold, once a Super item sold in the Daily Selects is maxed out, the tickets will either be Normal or Super, as soon as a High-End item sold in the Daily Selects is maxed out, tickets of all the rarities will be sold. Starting from the 2022 Mii Tour, High-End level-boost tickets can appear on the third row without having to max out items.

Since the 2019 Paris Tour , in addition to tickets, only a subset of non-tour-exclusive items can be found as Daily Selects in all of the Tours, here referred to as "Base set". The listed items are most Normal items from the Tokyo Tour and most items from the New York Tour . The Quick Ticket was removed and more items were added in the Cooking Tour at an increased cost and shop rarity, appearing less frequently in the Daily Selects and being unable to replace the items of the same rarity and type when the skill levels of those were all maxed out. They are marked with an asterisk (*) and referred to here as "Additional". Since the Berlin Tour , "Additional" prices were reduced to the "Base set" price, but their shop rarity appears unchanged, with them still not being able to replace items of the same rarity and price when the skill levels of the latter are maxed out. In the Mii Tour (2022) , more items were added in the Daily Selects again; they are marked with two asterisks (**). In the Battle Tour , more items were added in the Daily Selects again; they are marked with three asterisks (***).

Since the 2020 Halloween Tour , players can buy items in the Tier Shop. The items available in it are replaced every week, and the higher the player's tier, the more items are available for purchase. Until the Anniversary Tour (2022) , the top row featured drivers, karts, and gliders that were favorites of at least one course in that week's ranked cup, and often included at least one High-End part. The items unlock based on the player's all-time highest tier and remain unlocked even if their tier drops. Some items can be bought multiple times, though the price increases after the first or second purchase. Previosly, after unlocking super level-boost tickets, there was a chance that High-End level-boost tickets of the same type will appear in place of them. Since the Mii Tour (2022) , High-End level-boost tickets will appear separately if the player's all-time highest tier is at least 50.

1 - Not available anymore since the Battle Tour .

Ruby purchase

The player can purchase different amounts of rubies with real-life currency.

Players can visit profile pages of themselves and their friends. On a profile page, the player can display a badge, choose their eight favorite drivers out of the drivers they own and can see their records, which include the amounts of collected drivers, karts, and gliders, their highest score they earned on a single course in the current tour, their number of Standard Race, Gold Race and Kart Pro wins, their highest multiplayer grade and their highest tier. Additionally, their current level, tier, and multiplayer grade are shown for the player and their friends.

The player can collect badges by completing challenges, by ending in the top 1,000 in the All-Cup ranking, or through other case-specific means (such as a Twitter retweet campaign or winning a team rally). Sometimes badges will also be given in the Gift Box. Out of all their collected badges, the player can choose one that will be visible to other players on their profile, though players can view other players' full badge lists. Standard badges have four different types: common badges, gold badges (obtained by completing Gold Challenges and requires a Gold Pass subscription), expert badges (obtained by completing Expert Challenges), and blue badges (obtained by completing Today's Challenge all fourteen days of a given tour). Gold, expert (red), and blue badges are all recolored versions of common badges in their respective colors.

Other kinds of badges are grouped separately and obtained by other means. These include badges earned from completing entire Expert Challenge cards, ranking badges, multiplayer badges such as winning a Kart Pro event, top-placement badges, and Team Rally badges.

The player can become in-game friends with other players, see the points of their friends on the different cups, and invite them to join a multiplayer room.

Since the Baby Rosalina Tour , a cumulative reward is given to the player if the combined total cup points of the week's ranked cup of the player and all of their friends reach certain amounts. In the Flower Tour only, the reward was rubies instead of coins. Since the second week of the Wild West Tour , the coin amounts have changed.

Every time that an announcement is being made, a new part of a tour starts, an update of the game is released, a new special offer or pipe is available or something else has been changed, the player receives a message with detailed information about what is new. Messages regarding known issues also appear here.

The player can upload Mii characters from their Nintendo Account or create new ones. Mii characters can also be shared with other players.

The player can collect different Mii Racing Suits for their Miis to wear. Every time the player gets a new Mii Racing Suit, all of their Mii Racing Suits will get ten additional base points. Each Mii Racing Suit that the player owns has to be assigned to a specific Mii of the player's choice.

Sometimes the player receives additional gifts, which can be rubies, coins, or badges. Mainly, these gifts are given at celebration occasions such as celebration days, the start of a new tour, or the launch of Multiplayer mode. Sometimes it happens that the player does not receive a reward due to a technical problem in the game. These rewards can appear as gifts at a later time. Gifts remain available for fourteen days.

Skill level point and points cap raising requirements

The following table lists the amount of skill level points needed to bring an acquired driver, kart, or glider to a certain skill level. Raising the skill level of a driver, kart or glider requires obtaining duplicates of them as Tour Gifts, from the Pipe or the Shop, or from using level-boost tickets that match the type and rarity.

The following table lists the amount of points-cap tickets needed to raise the maximum amount of base points of a driver, kart or glider to a higher cap.

Race courses

Mario Kart Tour features 103 different race courses (136 if each route is counted for courses with multiple re-routes), the most out of all Mario Kart games. Until the Anniversary Tour (2023) , at least one additional course was added at the start of almost every tour. Notably, Mario Kart Tour introduces course variants, note with courses having up to three variants in addition to the normal one:

• Courses marked with "R" (Reverse), labeled "SI" (Sens inverse) in French, are driven in reverse orientation, and mostly just have alterations to make this possible if necessary or to add in some course elements. Every race course in the game has an R variant.
• Courses marked with "T" (Trick), [15] [16] labeled "A" (Acrobatique) in French and "X" (Extreme) in all other languages, feature many additional ramps, Kanaami Roads , and obstacles with which to perform Jump Boosts , but are usually otherwise the same. Some specific T variants feature other alterations, such as adding Kanaami Roads to replace glider sections (like in DS Airship Fortress T ), changing the order the course is traversed in (like in N64 Kalimari Desert 2T ), or even changing the starting location (like in 3DS Rock Rock Mountain T ). Every race course in the game except GBA Bowser's Castle 4 has a T variant.
• Courses marked with "R/T" (Reverse/Trick), labeled "SI/A" (Sens inverse/Acrobatique) in French and "RX" (Reverse Extreme) in all other languages, feature the elements of both R and T courses. As such, they go through the course backwards while adding more ramps, Kanaami Roads, and other obstacles with which to perform Jump Boosts and combos. Unlike with R and T variants, many courses were introduced without R/T variants and gained them later on. Originally, R/T variants only appeared for city courses, with them introduced in the same tour as the city course's other variants, but classic courses would start having them as well beginning with the 2019 Winter Tour , after which every tour has had three to five R/T variants (of any course type). From then to the 2020 Trick Tour , each tour saw one to three new ones added. Every race course in the game except GBA Bowser's Castle 4 and 3DS Rock Rock Mountain has an R/T variant.

When counting R, T, and R/T variants separately from their normal counterparts, the total number of courses in the game is 541.

Prior to the Battle Tour , with some exceptions, city courses were added with all four variants in the same tour, while all other courses were first added without the R/T variant, which would then release in a subsequent tour whose exclusive additions were R/T variants. From the Battle Tour onwards, all courses added to the game would debut all four variants at once upon introduction, much like the city courses (with the exception of GBA Bowser's Castle 4, which debuted with only its normal and R variants).

Almost every tour features classic courses and remix courses, while every new course appears exclusively in specific tours. note - "Variant" is the official term used for both the courses designated R, T, or R/T and the numbered, re-routed versions of a particular course. [17] [18] [19]

There are seventeen original courses in Mario Kart Tour , referred to as " new courses ". If each individual route is counted separately, the total increases to forty-seven.

City courses

44 of the 53 new courses are based on real cities. There are fourteen cities represented in the game, namely New York City , Tokyo , Paris , London , Vancouver , Los Angeles , Berlin , Sydney , Singapore , Amsterdam , Bangkok , Athens , Rome , and Madrid . These courses each have three unique routes that have the racers going through different areas of the city; additionally, New York Minute and Tokyo Blur each have an additional fourth route that brings together all of the paths from the other three routes into one long lap.

Other courses

In addition to the city courses are seven original courses that are not based on a real location, one of which has three different routes akin to the game's city courses. Despite the fact that Sky-High Sundae, Yoshi's Island, and Squeaky Clean Sprint officially debuted in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass , they are labeled and marketed as new courses for Mario Kart Tour as well, including in internal data. [20]

Mario Kart Tour introduces a new category of course called remix courses , which have the "RMX" prefix prepended to their names. These courses have their designs taken from the Super Mario Kart course environments (with the exception of RMX Bowser's Castle 1, which is instead based on GBA Bowser's Castle 1 ), but feature a completely new layout, with each one centering around a particular obstacle (namely the blocks in RMX Mario Circuit 1, the ramps in the RMX Choco Island courses, the Star Rings in RMX Rainbow Road 1, the Mushroom Trampolines in RMX Rainbow Road 2, the Water Geysers in RMX Vanilla Lake 1, the igloos in RMX Vanilla Lake 2, the stairs in RMX Ghost Valley 1, the conveyor belts in RMX Bowser's Castle 1, and the lily pads in RMX Donut Plains 1). There are ten remix courses in the game.

There are 72 classic courses in Mario Kart Tour (73 if counting N64 Kalimari Desert 2 separately from N64 Kalimari Desert). There are no classic courses from Mario Kart 8 , making this the first mainline Mario Kart game since Mario Kart: Double Dash!! to not have at least one classic course from every previous mainline Mario Kart game. Despite this, several classic courses that appeared in Mario Kart 8 retain much of their design and layout from that game's version of the course, though others do not. Mario Kart Tour features three fifths of all courses featured in the mainline series prior to Mario Kart 8 .

Like in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , the finish line banners for certain classic courses use the classic Mario Kart logo. The courses from SNES to GCN, as well as remix courses, use an updated version of the classic logo, while the courses from DS to 3DS, as well as the second section of N64 Kalimari Desert 2 and the second banner in the R/T variant of GCN Baby Park , use the current logo. DK Mountain is an exception to this, as despite it being a GCN course, the banner uses the current logo instead of the updated classic logo.

Super Mario Kart ( SNES )

Fifteen courses return from Super Mario Kart , with the only absent courses from this game being Bowser Castle 1 , Bowser Castle 2 , Koopa Beach 1 , Mario Circuit 4 , and Ghost Valley 3 .

Mario Circuit 1, Choco Island 2, Donut Plains 1, and Koopa Troopa Beach 2 return as classic courses from Mario Kart DS , Ghost Valley 2 and Mario Circuit 3 return from Mario Kart Wii , Mario Circuit 2 and Rainbow Road return from Mario Kart 7 (with Rainbow Road also returning from Mario Kart 8 ), Donut Plains 3 returns from Mario Kart 8 , and Ghost Valley 1, Choco Island 1, Donut Plains 2, Vanilla Lake 1, Bowser Castle 3, and Vanilla Lake 2 make their 3D debut as classic courses.

Mario Kart 64 ( N64 )

Eight courses return from Mario Kart 64 , with Frappe Snowland and Choco Mountain returning as classic courses from Mario Kart DS , Mario Raceway returning from Mario Kart Wii , Luigi Raceway, Koopa Troopa Beach, and Kalimari Desert returning from Mario Kart 7 , and Royal Raceway and Yoshi Valley returning from Mario Kart 8 . This game also notably introduces a second variation of Kalimari Desert known as Kalimari Desert 2, which, despite being a reroute of the original Kalimari Desert new to Mario Kart Tour , is categorized as an N64 course in-game.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit ( GBA )

Fourteen courses return from Mario Kart: Super Circuit , with the only absent courses from this game being Shy Guy Beach , Mario Circuit , Cheese Land , Ribbon Road , Broken Pier , and Rainbow Road .

Peach Circuit, Bowser's Castle 2, Luigi Circuit, and Sky Garden return as classic courses from Mario Kart DS , Bowser's Castle 3 returns from Mario Kart Wii , Bowser's Castle 1 returns from Mario Kart 7 , Snow Land returns from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass , and Riverside Park, Boo Lake, Cheep-Cheep Island, Sunset Wilds, Yoshi Desert, Lakeside Park, and Bowser's Castle 4 make their debut as classic courses.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! ( GCN )

Seven courses return from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! , with Mushroom Bridge returning as a classic course from Mario Kart DS , Waluigi Stadium and DK Mountain returning from Mario Kart Wii (with Waluigi Stadium also returning from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass ), Daisy Cruiser and Dino Dino Jungle returning from Mario Kart 7 , and Baby Park and Yoshi Circuit returning from both Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 8 .

Mario Kart DS ( DS )

Seven courses return from Mario Kart DS , with Peach Gardens returning as a classic course from Mario Kart Wii , Luigi's Mansion, Waluigi Pinball, DK Pass, and Airship Fortress returning from Mario Kart 7 , Shroom Ridge returning from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass , and Mario Circuit making its debut as a classic course.

Mario Kart Wii ( Wii )

Nine courses return from Mario Kart Wii . Mushroom Gorge, Coconut Mall, Koopa Cape, and Maple Treeway return as classic courses from Mario Kart 7 (with Coconut Mall also returning from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass ), while DK Summit, Daisy Circuit, Dry Dry Ruins, Moonview Highway, and Rainbow Road make their debut as classic courses.

Mario Kart 7 ( 3DS )

Twelve courses return from Mario Kart 7 , with the only absent courses from this game being Wuhu Loop , Music Park , Maka Wuhu , and DK Jungle .

Piranha Plant Slide and Neo Bowser City return as classic courses from Mario Kart 8 , while the remaining courses make their debut as classic courses.

Battle courses

There are five battle courses in the game, consisting of two new courses and three returning from previous installments, including one each from Mario Kart: Super Circuit , Mario Kart: Double Dash!! , and Mario Kart DS . Similar to the battle courses in Mario Kart 8 , the new battle courses are repurposed from their corresponding city courses, albeit with more restricted pathways that can be taken. Among the returning courses, Cookie Land and Twilight House return as classic battle courses from Mario Kart Wii while Battle Course 1 returns from Mario Kart 7 . Rather than each battle course having unique background music, they all use Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 's arrangement of SNES Battle Course 1 's music.

Each tour consists of a series of cups, with each cup containing three courses and a bonus challenge. The featured character of the cup has the preference for every course in it increased by one tier. There are also special Team Rally tours that happen once every six or seven tours, during which all drivers are divided into two teams. Each team has a team captain, which is the driver the team is named after. At the start of a Team Rally tour, the player must choose one of the two teams to join. During a Team Rally, players can collect team tokens on courses, with the winning team being whichever collects the most total team tokens by the end of the tour.

Counting each character variant and Mii Racing Suit separately, there are 265 playable characters in Mario Kart Tour , the largest number of playable characters in a Super Mario game. Notable new playable characters to the Mario Kart series include Peachette , Pauline , Hammer Bro , Boomerang Bro , Fire Bro , Ice Bro , Monty Mole , Dixie Kong , Captain Toad , Nabbit , King Bob-omb , Kamek , Chargin' Chuck , and Poochy , with Ice Bro and King Bob-omb also making their first appearances overall as playable characters. Some characters return as playable to the series after being absent from multiple installments: Donkey Kong Jr. is playable for the first time since Super Mario Kart , Petey Piranha is playable for the first time since Mario Kart: Double Dash!! , and Diddy Kong , Birdo , and Funky Kong are playable for the first time since Mario Kart Wii . Excluding characters not from the Super Mario franchise, only two playable characters from previous mainline Mario Kart games do not return in Mario Kart Tour , namely Koopa Paratroopa from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Honey Queen from Mario Kart 7 .

Miis also return from previous Mario Kart games, debuting in the 2022 Mii Tour . Like in Mario Kart 8 , they have a multitude of different racing suits they can wear; however, each suit now has its own special skill . There are 65 suits, with at least one new suit being added in each tour from the 2022 Mii Tour until the 2023 Anniversary Tour .

Upon launching the game for the first time, players will be given either Toad or Toadette . After the tutorial, they are granted a free pipe launch which grants Peachette, Metal Mario , or Dry Bowser . [21] [22] The Red Mii Racing Suit is also given as a free gift for players. Gold Mario is the only playable character in Coin Rush mode, which was the only mode in which he was playable until the 2023 Anniversary Tour; he has the unique ability to draw in nearby coins to himself, with this having a larger radius in Coin Rush than otherwise.

Unlike in other Mario Kart games, characters are sorted by the rarity of unlocking them. There are three tiers of rarity: Normal, Super, and High-End. While the Normal characters are easier to unlock, rarer characters have a greater number of starting points and have more favored and favorite courses .

The only differences between drivers in the main statistics affect acceleration and weight, and depend on the driver's size class. [23]

Karts, gliders, and tires

There are a total of 336 karts and 225 gliders in Mario Kart Tour , the most of any Mario Kart game. Several karts and gliders return from previous installments, though new ones also appear alongside variants of existing ones; these variants share their in-game model, differing by textures, and are grouped together within the internal files. Like drivers, karts and gliders are organized by three tiers of rarity: Normal, Super, and High-End. Each kart and glider has its own special skill that provides specific benefits during a race; karts give bonus points for performing a particular technique while gliders increase the chance of obtaining a particular item from Item Boxes as well as the points gained from using that item. Each kart and glider also has its own favored and favorite courses, and using a kart or glider on such courses increases their bonus points multiplier, or combo bonus and combo-time, respectively.

Unlike in Mario Kart 7 , Mario Kart 8 , and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , tires are not customizable, being set to a specific kart, and have no effect on stats.

In battle mode, a new feature allows the player to customize their balloons that appear during the match. However, unlike karts and gliders, these balloon designs are purely aesthetic. There are 34 balloon designs in Mario Kart Tour .

Depending on the selected driver and course they are used on, players can get one to three items at once. In the case that a character gets three of the same item, they will activate the new Frenzy Mode, in which they immediately activate Super Star power, and can charge all the Mini-Turbo stages much more quickly and can use unlimited supplies of the respective item until the invincibility runs out. Any item can appear in Frenzy Mode, except for the Star, which is exclusive to certain bonus challenges.

The probability of obtaining a Frenzy depends on the current position and lap and on the driver chosen. In particular, the current position and lap define a base probability that is then summed to a bonus depending on the rarity and skill level of the driver chosen. The resulting probability is capped at 50%, even if the sum exceeds said value.

The following is the base probability of a Frenzy in single player races used in the 2020 Halloween Tour : [24]

Multiplayer races use different Frenzy probabilities: [25]

c - On 3DS Rainbow Road and its variants, the second lap probabilities are applied from the second segment onward.

Item Box items

Items function mostly the same as in previous installments in the series. As in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! , every character has their own special item that most other characters cannot obtain. By upgrading drivers to certain levels, they can obtain improved special items: Normal drivers to level 7, Super drivers to level 5 or higher, and High-End drivers to level 4 or higher.

The game introduces eleven new items to the series: the Double Bob-ombs , the Ice Flower , the Bubble , the Banana Barrels , the Mushroom Cannon , the Coin Box , the Dash Ring , the Bob-omb Cannon , the Giga Bob-omb , the Super Bell , and the Capsule , all of which are character-exclusive items. Several items also return in this game after a long absence from the series, including Bowser's Shell , Yoshi's Egg / Birdo's Egg , the Giant Banana , the Heart , and the Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Wii ; the former four (from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! ) are all special items, while the lattermost is a regular item. Additionally, the Hammer item from the Mario Kart Arcade GP series appears in this game for the first time in a non-arcade Mario Kart game as a special item, though its functions are different. The Lucky Seven and Super Leaf , which were both absent in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , also return in this game as special items.

The probabilities used in single player mode outside of Frenzies are reported. It is possible that the first item boxes of the races use different probabilities. The probability of common items can be increased by using gliders with the respective item skill. The actual probability is calculated as (item probability + glider bonus)/(sum of the probabilities of the eligible items); when no item can be obtained, a Coin is obtained instead. For the detailed probabilities of obtaining an item when an Item Box is opened, see Mario Kart Tour item probability distributions .

Inventory items

These items are collected throughout the course of the game through various means, such as challenges, log-in bonuses, and Tour Gifts.

Course elements

It has been requested that this section be rewritten and expanded to include more information. Reason: include more course, bonus challenges and Coin Rush appearances

Interactable course elements

The following table lists elements that slow racers down, crash them, offer them a Jump Boost and/or simply give them bonus points when interacted with in a certain way. For ways to interact with these elements for bonus points, see Mario Kart Tour race points system § Object interactions .

Note: Statements that an obstacle causes drivers to crash, spin out, or otherwise slow down on contact typically hold only when said drivers are in a default state. In most cases, drivers are unaffected by obstacles if they are undergoing invincibility frames or are under the effects of a Frenzy , Mega Mushroom , Bullet Bill , or Super Star . The only obstacles that can still slow drivers down regardless of their state are those that are solid objects and cannot be taken out by any means ( bumpers , flippers , Walking Trees , windmills etc.).

Other course elements

The following are only seen as background or intangible elements.

Bonus challenges

Bonus challenges are similar to the Missions mode from Mario Kart DS and the tournaments from Mario Kart Wii , and are found at the end of each cup. In contrast to races, these challenges offer 3 Grand Stars instead of 5 when completed with the highest score needed. The game will set the character for the challenge, even if the player has not obtained them yet, and give them the Pipe Frame and the Super Glider , though this rule does not apply for all Big Reverse Races and Vs. Mega (opponent) challenges. The numbers in the table indicate the number of times that bonus challenge appears in each tour.

1 - Formerly " Clear (number) rings. " 2 - Formerly " Do (number) Jump Boosts. " 3 - Formerly " Hit (number) Goombas. " 4 - Formerly " Glide at least (distance) . " 5 - Formerly " Hit (number) Item Boxes. " 6 - Formerly " Smash (number) opponents. "

Apple Store demo

A special demo of Mario Kart Tour was made playable at Apple Store outlets and kiosks. [27] Unlike in the full consumer version, the menu and Coin Rush mode are inaccessible, and points cannot be saved when the player quits the app. Additionally, there are only three cups available:

There are only 10 drivers, 7 karts, and 6 gliders available in the demo:

Differences in power-saving mode

There are some minor and major differences in the game's menus and race courses when it is set to "power-saving" mode, to maintain device performance (in older supported phone models) and decrease battery usage.

• Opponents do not have any animations nor do they emit voices.
• The minimap does not appear in races.
• The models for the drivers have low quality textures.
• Course textures are less detailed.
• The sound effect of passing through Dash Rings is present only if they were activated by the player.
• The Shy Guys, Yoshis, and Toads that are normally found along the sidelines of several courses are absent, though they can still be heard.
• The screen has a lower resolution, resulting in slightly pixelated graphics.
• Trees are swapped out for lower-detail models.
• In some courses, models adding extra detail get removed. This is particularly noticeable in Tokyo Blur right after passing the National Diet Building , where every building in the background except for one is removed.
• In SNES Ghost Valley 1 , SNES Ghost Valley 2 , DS Luigi's Mansion , and RMX Ghost Valley 1 , the decorative Boos in the sky are absent.
• In SNES Choco Island 1 , SNES Choco Island 2 , GBA Sunset Wilds , DS Luigi's Mansion, RMX Choco Island 1 , and RMX Choco Island 2 , the brightness of the mud is absent.
• In N64 Kalimari Desert and N64 Kalimari Desert 2, the sandy wind that normally blows across the desert is absent.
• In DS DK Pass , N64 Frappe Snowland , SNES Vanilla Lake 1 , Merry Mountain , RMX Vanilla Lake 1 , SNES Vanilla Lake 2 , and RMX Vanilla Lake 2 , the falling snow is absent.
• In 3DS Neo Bowser City and GBA Luigi Circuit , the rain is absent, including its ground and screen effects.
• In Wii Maple Treeway , the petals on the water and the falling leaves are absent.
• In 3DS Bowser's Castle , the volcanic eruption in the background is absent.
• In Wii Mushroom Gorge , the small glowing particles in the cave are absent.
• In GCN Daisy Cruiser , the wind and water visual effects intended to make the ship appear as if it is moving are absent.
• In GCN DK Mountain , both volcanoes are dormant instead of erupting.
• In Amsterdam Drift 3 , the tulips in the flower field are completely absent.
• In Wii Rainbow Road , the pinpricks of light streaming along the course's route are absent.
• In Wii Dry Dry Ruins , every instance of falling sand except for those tied to the rising sand piles is absent.
• In Piranha Plant Pipeline , the interior of the Clear Pipe section is opaque; however, it remains transparent from the outside.

Version 3.4.1

Release date: September 28, 2023

Addressed known issues.

Differences from previous Mario Kart games

• Mario Kart Tour is the only Mario Kart game where every character must technically be unlocked, and where there is no set starting roster.
• It is also the only game to not have a Grand Prix mode, with every fortnightly Tour containing a reshuffled selection of Cups , and Cups containing three courses and one bonus challenge to be played in any order.
• The number of players in each race has reverted back to eight, like in all mainline games up to Mario Kart DS and in Mario Kart 7 .
• Apart from GCN Baby Park and 3DS Rainbow Road , all races consist of two laps/sections, as opposed to the usual three.
• Drivers, karts and gliders can be leveled up.
• The only exception to this is 3DS Rainbow Road, which reuses its final lap music from Mario Kart 7 and always begins at the start of the song.
• On the final lap, for most courses the music's pitch is increased by four semitones rather than one as in the other games since Mario Kart: Double Dash!! . The exceptions are Merry Mountain and Bangkok Rush , which are pitched up by one, Rome Avanti , which is pitched up by three, and Piranha Plant Pipeline , which is pitched up by two.
• Percussion is not heard in the music when the player is in 1st place like in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8 .
• Starting from the New Year's 2021 Tour , the Lakitu referee in his festive attire appears as a playable driver known as "Lakitu (Party Time)". [28]
• Stars are not obtainable from regular item boxes in single player mode, with item Frenzies having similar effects instead. However, in multiplayer mode, stars appear from item boxes in rulesets with fewer than three item slots (as Frenzies are not obtainable).
• For the first time since Super Mario Kart , Triple Red Shells are absent. This is likely due to how using multi-items (such as the Triple Mushrooms or the Lucky Seven ) sends out all of their items at once, which would be useless for items that always lock onto the next racer.
• The remix courses feature numbers in their names as well, though in that case when the number changes the map layout changes as well.
• For the first time since Mario Kart: Super Circuit , the Golden Mushroom is absent, as it is functionally replaced by the Mushroom Frenzy.
• Multiple items can be received from a single item box.
• This is the first Mario Kart game to lack losing themes and animations after races; the same theme and animations play for any placement below 1st. However, losing voice lines for most of the characters can be found in the game's files.
• Courses, karts, and gliders that had different names between American and British English in previous games instead only use their American English names, with the exception of the B Dasher Mk. 2 , which only uses its British English name.
• Karts that originally had moving parts (not counting tires), such as the tentacles on the Super Blooper and the blower on the Flame Flyer, no longer have them move.
• Likewise if a player hits the opponent, the side of the screen will display the word "Hit!" with the icon of the opponent's driver and the item they got hit by.
• The item warning sound effects differs between certain items. The warning sound effect from Mario Kart 8 is used when targeted by a homing item (Red Shell, Yoshi's Egg, or Birdo Egg) and when an opponent behind the player is under the effects of a Star, Mega Mushroom, or Bullet Bill. The homing item warning sound effect from Mario Kart Wii is used when targeted by a Spiny Shell .
• Various sound effects, such as the item roulette, Jump Boosts , and when the player's current placement changes, are taken from Mario Kart DS (for the former), Mario Kart Wii , and Mario Kart 7 rather than from Mario Kart 8 .

Opponents' drivers get stuck in multiplayer battles

Certain connection errors in multiplayer battles cause opponents to dissociate from their players and drive straight into the first wall they encounter, where they remain stuck until the time runs out or the player who experiences this bug strikes them out. [29]

• Hideki Konno [1]

Creative Director

• Kosuke Yabuki [1]

Game Directors

• Yugo Hayashi [1]
• Shinya Fujiwara [1]
• Kenta Nagata [30]

Characters Voices

• Charles Martinet as Mario *, Luigi *, Wario *, Waluigi *, Baby Mario *, Baby Luigi , and Metal Mario *
• Samantha Kelly as Peach *, Toad *, Toadette *, Baby Peach *, Pink Gold Peach , Captain Toad , and Peachette
• Kazumi Totaka as Yoshi * and Birdo
• Deanna Mustard as Daisy * and Baby Daisy
• Laura Faye Smith as Rosalina * and Baby Rosalina *
• Kenny James as Bowser * and Dry Bowser *
• Takashi Nagasako as Donkey Kong *
• Katsumi Suzuki as Diddy Kong
• Tadd Morgan as Lakitu *
• Caety Sagoian as Bowser Jr. *
• Motoki Takagi as Hammer Bro , Boomerang Bro , Fire Bro , and Ice Bro
• Nate Bihldorff as Shy Guy *
• Ryan Higgins as Iggy
• Michelle Hippe as Larry *
• Carlee McManus as Lemmy
• David Goldfarb as Ludwig
• David Cooke as Morton
• Dan Falcone as Roy
• Ashley Flannegan as Wendy
• Kate Higgins as Pauline *
• Toshihide Tsuchiya as Funky Kong
• Kahoru Sasajima as Dixie Kong
• Natsuko Yokoyama as Nabbit
• Dolores Rogers as Wiggler *

*-Applies to all variants of that character.

Critical reception

Initial impressions of the beta were mixed. Journalists praised the gameplay and graphics, but criticized the free-to-play gacha elements of the game. Sam Machkovech of Ars Technica compared the game's in-app purchases to Spiny Shells, blowing up the classic Mario Kart experience. He suggested that "the developers pick a side: attach an annoying economy to a deeper control scheme and more legitimate online options, or make it cheaper and less obnoxious to watch Mario drive himself". [31] Ethan Gach of Kotaku also stated that the game is "a mostly faithful but stripped-down recreation of Mario Kart decked out with all the microtransactions and lottery mechanics mobile games are infamous for" and also lamented the lack of a multiplayer mode. [32] Steven Asarch of Newsweek complained about the game's "freemium greed" and that it is "ruined by microtransactions". [33]

The game's reception on release was mixed to negative. Andrew Webster of The Verge praised how intuitive using items is, while criticizing the controls, calling them imprecise, and the game's monetization, stating that "The problem is so much of the game feels designed around monetization, as opposed to just being a fun game". [34] Chris Scullion of Nintendo Life gave a positive review, praising the lack of an energy system, the points system, and the amount of cups, while criticizing the time required to get used to the controls, the gyro controls, and listing the game's monetization as a con, stating that opinions on the game's monetization will vary for each person, while arguing that "It's rubbish to an extent, absolutely, but despite the outrage you may be seeing in some circles, it's no different to any other game with a loot box system; it's always nearly impossible to guarantee you'll get the exact thing you want" when talking about the game's gacha mechanics, and that "More than the gacha system, the Gold Pass is gaining a lot more controversy than it really should be, with some misunderstanding what it does and assuming this subscription service is necessary in some way. To be clear, it really isn't, and absolutely won't be of interest to 99% of the player base." when talking about the game's Gold Pass subscription. [35] Michael McWhertor of Polygon gave a negative review, stating that the game "lacks the joy of its fully-featured counterparts", criticizing that the steering feels inconsequential, stating that "the game can feel as if it's playing itself", the lack of difficulty when playing against computers, the lack of motivation to continue playing, and the game's microtransactions. [36] CJ Andriessen of Destructoid gave a negative review, criticizing the game's microtransactions and how the game rarely gives the player Rubies, stating " [Mario Kart] Tour 's fatal flaw is it's continually pushing players into ham-fisted situations where they have to spend money rather than creating a game so exceptional they'll want to spend money", the limitations on unlocking, collecting, or upgrading certain things, and the game's controls, while praising the variations to courses, though noting that "there is still a bit of disappointment when you wait a day to unlock a new cup only to find it's Daisy Hills again ", the New York Minute track, and that Nintendo at the time of the article's publication planned to add more new tracks to the game, though noting that "One of the great joys of any Mario Kart title is seeing what types of new courses the developers have designed and that joy just isn't present in [Mario Kart] Tour ." [37] Kyle Hilliard of IGN, in a mixed review, praised the series's transition from consoles to mobile phones, stating that "during those moments where I was speeding down the track expertly launching turtle shells at my opponents I felt like I was playing a real Mario Kart game", though stating that Mario Kart Tour is an "undeniable downgrade from Mario Kart 8 ", praise was given to how items are used, the game's bonus challenges, and the brevity of the races, cups, and bonus challenges, while criticism was directed at the game launching without multiplayer, the game's microtransactions and their cost, having to wait for later cups to unlock, and the quantity of Grand Stars unlocked being affected by the kart or character the player unlocked. [38] Jon Cartwright of GameXplain, in a negative review, stated that " Mario Kart is better than this", stating "Because it's so similar to the core games, it becomes comparable to them, amplifying its faults even further", criticizing the controls, calling them "extremely unintuitive", and "a huge, restrained, letdown" after stating that the controls felt "extremely simplistic"; the game's monetization, stating that "This may be a free game compared to a full sixty dollar release, but money has never felt so intrusive in Mario Kart "; and the track New York Minute, stating that "this track is not good enough for Mario Kart ", while praising the game's bonus challenges and the game's Reverse tracks, calling them "really cool ideas", while also praising the game's roster of playable characters and its graphics. [39]

As of August 26, 2020, Mario Kart Tour received a mixed Metacritic Metascore of 58, and a negative User Score of 3.8. [40] Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, as of August 26, 2020, Mario Kart Tour received an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Google Play [41] and an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars on the App Store. [42]

Awards and acknowledgements

Mario Kart Tour was nominated for the "User's Choice Game of 2019" from Google Play, losing to Call of Duty: Mobile . [43] The game won the "Racing Game of the Year" award at the 23rd annual D.I.C.E Awards. [44]

Mobile app store description

Race around the world! ■ Challenge players worldwide in multiplayer! You can race against up to seven other players, whether they're registered as in-game friends, nearby, or scattered around the world. Multiplayer races can be customized with a variety of rules, such as individual or team races, kart speed, and number of item slots. You can play however you want! ■ Mario Kart takes a world tour! Mario and friends go global in this new Mario Kart as they race around courses inspired by real-world cities in addition to classic Mario Kart courses! These destinations will be featured in tours that rotate every two weeks! In addition to courses based on iconic locales, some of your favorite Mario Kart characters will get variations that incorporate the local flavor of cities featured in the game! ■ Endless Mario Kart fun at your fingertips! The Mario Kart series known and loved by many is ready to take the world by storm – one smart device at a time! With just one finger, you can steer and drift with ease and sling devastating items as you go for the gold in cups filled with new and classic Mario Kart courses. ■ Nab 1st place with items and Frenzy mode! In Mario Kart Tour you have access to an arsenal of powerful items that can mix things up on the racetrack! Turn up the heat by activating the new Frenzy mode, which gives an unlimited supply of a certain item and makes you invincible! Make the most of the ensuing chaos, as Frenzy mode only lasts a short time! ■ Collect drivers, karts, badges, and more! Earn Grand Stars by racing or fire off the featured pipe to receive more drivers, karts, and gliders! You can also proudly display badges, earned by completing certain challenges, next to your in-game name! ■ Bonus challenge courses put a twist on traditional races! In certain races, 1st place isn't always the goal. With names like "Vs. Mega Bowser" and "Goomba Takedown," these bonus challenge courses demand a different approach to gameplay and strategy! ■ Race to increase your online rank! Boost with the best of 'em! Your high scores will determine how you compare to other players all over the world. Keep practicing and trying out different combinations of drivers, karts, and gliders to increase your score and rise to the top! Note: A Nintendo Account is required to play Mario Kart Tour. * Free-to-start; optional in-game purchases available. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone, and Nintendo Account required. Data charges may apply. * For information about our ads, please see the "How we use your information" section of the Nintendo Privacy Policy. * May include advertising.

Pre-release and unused content

The beta version of the game saw multiple changes in the final game. Among them, the stamina element was removed, and the timers restricting access to certain cups can be sped up using quick tickets . Additionally, rubies were originally emeralds.

Several of the game's drivers, karts, gliders, and courses had data strings and other files relating to them present in the game's data before they were released, though some of these correspond to content that was never released. The game's data also contains unused versions of some of the course icons that depict the courses less accurately.

Related content on social media

"i love mario kart tour ".

"I Love Mario Kart Tour " is a song by YouTuber Roi Wassabi in which he summarizes the game's features. The song and its music video were licensed by Nintendo.

#MKTPerfectShot

#MKTPerfectShot is a hashtag promoted by Nintendo on X and Facebook intended for use with screenshots of Mario Kart Tour wherein elements are set up in an interesting or amusing fashion. Nintendo themselves have posted screenshots with this hashtag, mostly captured in Auto Mode.

MKT Report is a yearly series of reports published by Nintendo, meant to offer insights into the statistics and achievements of Mario Kart Tour 's playerbase throughout a given year. For example, one such report showed that, from January through November 2021, the most popular driver used in multiplayer races was Metal Mario ; [46] another stated that approximately 51.7 billion coins were collected in races during the same time frame (excluding "events such as the Coins Aplenty event"). [47]

Team Rally showdowns

In 2022, the official Mario Kart Tour accounts on Twitter and Facebook conducted two promotional events, called "showdowns", each in the context of a Team Rally tour. Through a series of rounds, users were asked to pick between a number of subjects related to either of the teams represented in the Team Rally. On Twitter, users could vote their preferred option in polls, with the percentages at the end of a poll's period deciding the winning team of a round. The showdown related to the Wario vs. Waluigi Tour , spanning three rounds, counted the number of rounds won by a particular team, concluding with Team Waluigi as the winner. [48] However, the one related to the May 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour , spanning only two rounds, did not take into account the overall standings of a team.

References to other games

• Donkey Kong : Portions of this game can be seen in Times Square's screens in New York Minute and its variants. The clothing colors of Mario (Classic) reference Mario's original design from this game.
• Super Mario Bros. : The 8-Bit Jumping Mario and the 8-Bit Jumping Luigi gliders use Mario and Luigi's jumping sprites from this game, the 8-Bit Star uses the Super Star sprite from this game, the 8-Bit Fire Flower uses the Fire Flower sprite from this game, the 8-Bit Bullet Bill uses the Bullet Bill sprite from this game, the 8-Bit Super Mushroom uses the Super Mushroom sprite from this game, the 8-Bit Block Glider uses the Brick Block and ? Block sprites from this game, and the 8-Bit Goomba uses the Goomba sprite from this game. The game's Japanese logo appears on the Super 1 kart.
• Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels : The clothing colors of Luigi (Classic) reference Luigi's artwork from this game.
• Super Mario Bros. 2 : Birdo (Green)'s special item is the Fire Flower, in reference to the fact that the green-colored Birdo in this game shot fireballs instead of eggs.
• Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race : The artwork of Mario in a Formula One car from this game is reused as a badge.
• Dr. Mario : One of Dr. Mario's Jump Boost animations mimics his victory animation at the end of a multiplayer match in this game, complete with the same limited number of frames.
• NES Open Tournament Golf : Mario and Luigi's outfits in this game return as playable variants.
• Super Mario Kart : Mario Circuit 1 , Donut Plains 1 , Ghost Valley 1 , Mario Circuit 2 , Choco Island 1 , Ghost Valley 2 , Donut Plains 2 , Mario Circuit 3 , Choco Island 2 , Vanilla Lake 1 , Bowser Castle 3 , Donut Plains 3 , Koopa Beach 2 , Vanilla Lake 2 , and Rainbow Road appear as returning race courses. The tires resembling the tires from this game return as the Pipe Frame's assigned tires, as well as other certain karts with these tires. Much of the artwork from Super Mario Kart , such as Yoshi spinning out, is reused in badges from this game, in addition to the cover art of the game being used for the Super Mario Kart Glider . Additionally, one of the game's commemorative badges says "Since '92", which references the Mario Kart series having debuted upon this game's release in 1992. Mario and Donkey Kong Jr. 's sprites are reused from this game as separate playable variants. The sound effects used for the pre-race jingle, item roulette, and post-race jingle are reused from this game exclusively for the two aforementioned characters. The Super Mario Kart Tour is themed after this game.
• Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island : The Yoshi's Island course is based on this game. The Smiley Flower Glider is based on the Smiley Flower , with a similar animation to this game.
• Donkey Kong Country : An official video promoting the Rambi Rider as a commemorative kart for the Jungle Tour was released, using clips from the opening and gameplay of this game.
• Mario Kart 64 : Luigi Raceway , Koopa Troopa Beach , Kalimari Desert , Frappe Snowland , Choco Mountain , Mario Raceway , Royal Raceway , and Yoshi Valley appear as returning race courses. The results theme is an arrangement of the winning results theme from this game. The new Kalimari Desert 2 course allows racers to race inside the train tunnel, similar to how players could go inside Kalimari Desert's train tunnel in Mario Kart 64 .
• Yoshi's Story : Poochy 's voice clips are taken from this game.
• Mario Kart: Super Circuit : Peach Circuit , Riverside Park , Bowser Castle 1 , Boo Lake , Bowser Castle 2 , Luigi Circuit , Sky Garden , Cheep-Cheep Island , Sunset Wilds , Snow Land , Yoshi Desert , Bowser Castle 3 , and Bowser Castle 4 appear as returning race courses. Battle Course 1 appears as a returning battle course.
• Super Mario Sunshine : Mario (Sunshine) wears the Shine Sprite shirt and sunglasses originating from this game.
• Mario Kart: Double Dash!! : Special Items such as the Giant Banana , Bowser's Shell and the Heart return. Baby Park , Mushroom Bridge , Daisy Cruiser , Waluigi Stadium , Yoshi Circuit , DK Mountain , and Dino Dino Jungle appear as returning race courses. Cookie Land appears as a returning battle course. The Turbo Yoshi , Turbo Birdo , Goo-Goo Buggy , Koopa Dasher , Para-Wing , DK Jumbo , Barrel Train , Koopa King , Bullet Blaster , Piranha Pipes , and Boo Pipes return as karts. Birdo's voice clips are reused from this game.
• Mario Party 6 : The artwork for Mario (Classic) and Luigi (Classic) is based on Mario and Luigi's profile artwork from this game.
• Mario Kart DS : Luigi's Mansion , Waluigi Pinball , Shroom Ridge , DK Pass , Mario Circuit , Airship Fortress , and Peach Gardens appear as returning race courses. Twilight House appears as a returning battle course. The B Dasher , Poltergust 4000 , Streamliner , Royale , Egg 1 , Cucumber , Mushmellow , Rambi Rider , and Dragonfly return as karts. Challenges with unique objectives, similar to the missions from this game, appear as the fourth and final race in every cup. Also, the Item Box pickup and roulette sound effects return.
• Super Mario Strikers : Some of Hammer Bro's voice clips are reused from this game.
• New Super Mario Bros. : Koopa Troopa's artwork is reused from this game.
• Mario Party 8 : Dry Bones and Hammer Bro reuse their artwork from this game, and some of the latter's voice clips are also reused from this game.
• Super Mario Galaxy : Ice Mario appears as a playable character and reuses his artwork from this game. Bowser Jr. also reuses his artwork from this game.
• Mario Party DS : Diddy Kong's artwork is reused from this game.
• Mario Kart Wii : Mushroom Gorge , Coconut Mall , DK Summit , Daisy Circuit , Koopa Cape , Maple Treeway , Dry Dry Ruins , Moonview Highway , and Rainbow Road appear as returning race courses. The Cheep Charger , Wild Wing , Super Blooper , Daytripper , B Dasher Mk. 2 , Offroader , and Flame Flyer return as karts. The jingle that plays when obtaining a High-End kart, racer, or glider from the shop, challenge, tour gift, or paid banner, and when obtaining a High-End level-boost ticket or point-cap ticket, is an arrangement of a song from this game. The sound effect used for Jump Boosts is reused from this game. Diddy Kong and Funky Kong reuse their voice clips from this game. This game's music for GBA Shy Guy Beach is reused for GBA Cheep-Cheep Island . Moo Moo Meadows is mentioned on a badge available in-game.
• Mario Super Sluggers : Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Baby Luigi, Shy Guy, King Boo, Monty Mole, Petey Piranha, and Wiggler reuse their artwork from this game, and the artwork for Black Shy Guy, Pink Shy Guy, Green Shy Guy, Light-blue Shy Guy, Blue Shy Guy, White Shy Guy, Orange Shy Guy, and Yellow Shy Guy is based on Shy Guy's artwork from this game. Artwork of Mario and Bowser from this game appears on billboards in Los Angeles Laps 3 .
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games : Dry Bowser's artwork is reused from this game.
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii : Peach and all of the Koopalings reuse their artwork from this game, albeit with the magic coming from Iggy's magic wand in his artwork removed. Penguin Luigi, Penguin Yellow Toad (named simply Penguin Toad), and Penguin Mario appear as playable characters.
• Super Mario 3D Land : Tanooki Mario and Kitsune Luigi reuse their artwork from this game. White Tanooki Mario appears as a playable character.
• Mario Kart 7 : All of this game's race courses except Wuhu Loop , Music Park , Maka Wuhu , and DK Jungle return as classic courses. The artwork for Lakitu , Metal Mario , and Wiggler is reused from this game, and Daisy's artwork is an updated version of her artwork from this game. The Birthday Girl , Koopa Clown , Soda Jet , Cloud 9 , Bumble V , Zucchini , Bruiser , Blue Seven , Bolt Buggy , and Cact-X return as karts, and the Barrel Train retains its design from this game. The Swooper , Flower Glider , Peach Parasol , and Gold Glider return as gliders. Various kart tires return from this game. The Lucky Seven and Super Leaf items reappear. The rankings screen and multiplayer menu use the music from this game's Local Multiplayer and Online Multiplayer menus respectively. Metal Mario's voice clips are reused from this game. Honey Queen 's emblem from this game appears as part of the Racer's Soda Lemonade badge.
• Mario Party 9 : Birdo's artwork is reused from this game, and the artwork for Birdo (Light Blue), Birdo (Yellow), Birdo (Orange), Birdo (Blue), Birdo (Red), Birdo (Black), and Birdo (White) is based on Birdo's artwork from this game.
• New Super Mario Bros. 2 : Gold Mario appears as a playable character in the game's Coin Rush mode and was added later as a playable character in the final update.
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe : Peachette and Penguin Toadette appear as playable characters, with the former reusing her artwork from this game and her emblem being a Super Crown . Nabbit reuses his voice clips from this game.
• Super Mario 3D World : The artwork for the Double Cherry is reused from this game for the Tropical Grocery badge. Fire Rosalina , Cat Peach , Cat Toad , Cat Rosalina , Cat Mario , Cat Luigi , Meowser , and Tanooki Rosalina appear as playable characters; all cat characters except Cat Luigi use the Super Bell as their special item, and all of them except Cat Rosalina reuse their artwork from this game. Meowser and White Tanooki Mario also reuse their artwork from this game (though White Tanooki Mario's is modified to remove the sparkling effects). Innertube Goombas appear as obstacles in Singapore Speedway . Chargin' Chuck 's artwork is a 3D recreation of its stamp from this game.
• Mario Party: Island Tour : Luigi's artwork is reused from this game.
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe : The third-level Mini-Turbo boost, Ultra Mini-Turbo, returns. The Koopa Clown retains its design from this game. King Boo’s head icon is reused from this game. Sky-High Sundae , Yoshi's Island , and Squeaky Clean Sprint from the Booster Course Pass also appear.
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker : Captain Toad and Toadette (Explorer) appear and reuse their artwork from this game. The Clanky Kart , Clackety Kart , and Gold Clanky Kart are based on the Mine Carts from this game.
• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze : Dixie Kong and Funky Kong reuse their artwork from this game. Dixie Kong's emblem is derived from the Dixie Kong Barrel 's design in this game.
• Mario Party 10 : Yoshi, Bowser, Toad, Waluigi, and Toadette reuse their artwork from this game, and the artwork for Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, Pink Yoshi, Orange Yoshi, Black Yoshi, White Yoshi, and Yellow Yoshi is based on Yoshi's artwork from this game.
• Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure : Dr. Mario 's artwork is reused from this game, albeit without the sparkles coming from the Miracle Cure.
• Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker 2 : Builder Mario , Builder Toad, Builder Luigi, and Builder Toadette appear as playable variants. Builder Mario's artwork is reused from the first game, while Builder Toad and Builder Luigi reuse their artwork from the second game.
• Mario Party: Star Rush : King Bob-omb and Kamek reuse their artwork from this game. Petey Piranha (Gold)'s artwork resembles Petey Piranha's artwork from this game, albeit mirrored and with his tongue sticking out.
• Super Mario Run : Event tokens resemble Bonus Medals from this game, emitting the same sound effect when collected.
• Super Mario Odyssey : Many of Mario and Peach 's outfits come from this game. The Yellow Taxi is based on the taxis from this game. Some of Pauline's voice clips reference her singing " Jump Up, Super Star! " from this game. All five Roving Racers appear as the playable characters Red Koopa (Freerunning), Blue Koopa (Freerunning), Purple Koopa (Freerunning), Koopa (Freerunning), and Gold Koopa (Freerunning). The artwork of Earth , which is used for promotional material and the title screen, resembles the Earth from this game; the Metro , Snow , Seaside , and Luncheon Kingdoms are visible in the artwork, as well as inaccurate representations of the Cap and Cascade Kingdoms .
• Mario Party: The Top 100 : Rosalina and Wario reuse their artwork from this game.
• Mario Tennis Aces : Some of Birdo's voice clips are reused from this game. Petey Piranha's emblem is taken from this game.
• Super Mario Party : Donkey Kong's artwork is reused from this game. Monty Mole's voice clips are also reused from this game. King Bob-omb (Gold)'s artwork is based on King Bob-omb's artwork from this game. Chargin' Chuck's emblem is taken from Gridiron Gauntlet in this game. Dry Bones (Gold) and Shy Guy (Gold) resemble how Dry Bones and Shy Guy appear when under the effect of a Golden Drink in this game.
• Dr. Mario World : Dr. Luigi , Dr. Peach , and Dr. Bowser reuse their artwork from this game. Artwork of the red, blue, and yellow viruses from this game appears on the Magniflying Glass and Pink Magniflying Glass .
• Luigi's Mansion 3 : King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) uses King Boo's design from this game.
• Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit : A commemorative badge appears of Mario and the Standard Kart , using the kart's design from this game. Luigi (Painter) and Luigi (Knight) are both based on outfits Luigi has in this game.
• Mario Golf: Super Rush : Chargin' Chuck's voice clips and emblem are taken from this game.

References in other games

• Mario Golf: Super Rush : Pauline and King Bob-omb's voice clips are reused in this game.
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe : The Booster Course Pass DLC features the return of Paris Promenade , Tokyo Blur , and Ninja Hideaway as part of the first wave, New York Minute and Sydney Sprint as part of the second wave, London Loop , Berlin Byways , and Merry Mountain as part of the third wave, Amsterdam Drift , Bangkok Rush , and Singapore Speedway as part of the fourth wave, Athens Dash , Los Angeles Laps , and Vancouver Velocity as part of the fifth wave, and Rome Avanti , Piranha Plant Cove , and Madrid Drive as part of the sixth and final wave. The DLC's other classic courses are also based on their designs from Mario Kart Tour , and N64 Kalimari Desert 's second and third laps are based on N64 Kalimari Desert 2. Kamek , Pauline , and Peachette reappear as playable characters, and eighteen Tour Mii Racing Suits were added as part of the sixth wave.
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder : Daisy's artwork Media:SMBW Daisy.png uses the same pointing pose as the launch artwork Media:MKT London Tour launch artwork.jpg from the London Tour .

Names in other languages

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• ^ PRODUCTS | Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
• ^ Operating results of DeNA for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 . According to the corresponding Questions and Answers section , DeNA received a share of the revenue of the game, suggesting them to be one of the development teams involved.
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• ^ mariokarttourEN (November 14, 2019). #MarioKartTour has grown significantly since launch…and it's not over yet! We're upping the variety with some nail-biting, high-flying Trick courses. Get your gliders ready and buckle in! Twitter . Retrieved December 12, 2020. ( Archived November 14, 2019, 00:08:00 UTC via Internet Archive: Wayback Machine.)
• ^ mariokarttourEN (April 17, 2020). The Yoshi Tour is ending soon. But don't worry, there's another terrific tour on the way. Starting Apr. 21, 11 PM PT, the Trick Tour kicks off in #MarioKartTour! Hope you're ready to rack up some points, because every course included will be the Trick variant! Twitter . Retrieved December 12, 2020. ( Archived April 18, 2020, 15:34:08 UTC via Internet Archive: Wayback Machine.)
• ^ June 15, 2022. Zoom across Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Berlin in the Metropolitan Tour . nintendo.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023. ( Archived July 9, 2023, 02:24:07 UTC via Wayback Machine.) " Take to the streets and take in the sights with new variants Berlin Byways, Amsterdam Drift 2, and their R and T variants [...]"
• ^ December 28, 2022. Happy New Year’s Tour! nintendo.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023. ( Archived July 8, 2023, 16:10:33 UTC via Wayback Machine.) " For this event, the cups are filled to the brim with R/T variants, including six newly added ones: 3DS Piranha Plant Slide R/T, GBA Bowser's Castle 3 R/T, GBA Cheep-Cheep Island R/T, GBA Sky Garden R/T, GCN Baby Park R/T, and Wii Koopa Cape R/T. "
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• ^ A human-readable transcription of the main content of the ItemSlotTable container .
• ^ A human-readable transcription of the main content of the ItemSlotTableP2P container .
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The Ultimate Guide to Mario Kart Tour

Reviews, guides, features, tips, and much more for Mario Kart Tour...

Mario Kart Tour has landed, and yes, you know your friends at Pocket Gamer have been all over it.

We've looked at every aspect of Mario Kart Tour - um, aside from the multiplayer - and we've come away with the kind of opinions, features, tips, and guides you need.

Whether you're starting out on the game, researching it to see what you're getting into, or trying to decide whether the Gold Pass is worth the money for you, this is the place where you'll find the answers.

Listed below we've got everything you could possibly wish to know. We've been hard at work, as we're sure you'll agree.

Click through to the articles below, and if there's something that isn't answered for you here, leave a comment below and we'll get right to it.

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Mario Kart Tour: tricks, tips, and how collect all the characters and karts

Here's how to master Mario Kart Tour's gameplay

Mario Kart Tour is a mobile version of the popular and long-running Mario Kart series, released in late 2019 for Android and iOS smartphones, and it's proven popular ever since.

The main Mario Kart Tour game is centered around the race seasons mode, which offers a variety of incentives to keep you coming back to race for each new season. While you don't race other real players live in this mode, your device will still require an internet connection so you can play.

Since launch, an online multiplayer mode has also been added to Mario Kart Tour, so you can compete in live online races against other drivers from around the world.

The basics How to win races and earn points How to win multiplayer How to collect gold coins How to collect rubies How to collect Grand Stars How to unlock all characters, karts and gliders How to level up your gear Should you buy Gold Pass?

Plus, the selection of playable characters, karts, gliders and courses have been greatly expanded since launch, providing you with new ways and places to race.

While Mario Kart Tour is centered around a very simple premise - winning races - it can get very complicated. There are three different types of currency that do different things, the characters, karts and gliders have different stats that you can improve in different ways, and there are a few mechanics in the races that can make the difference between winning and losing.

We've come up with this comprehensive list detailing the different parts of the game,  helping you work out how to win races both online and offline, how to collect and spend the different types of in-game currency, and how to bulk out your collection of characters, karts and gliders, as well as level them all up.

Hopefully soon, you'll be decked out with all the best kit, winning every race and racking up huge amounts of points.

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What is Mario Kart Tour? The basics, explained

Most of what you'll be doing in Mario Kart Tour is racing. You'll be charging around courses collecting items and coins, and (hopefully) overtaking your opponents, while finding shortcuts, using those items to get ahead and taunting your digital opponents.

Most races are against AI bots (albeit ones with player-sounding names), but after Mario Kart Tour's launch a multiplayer mode was added that lets you play against real people online.

Outside the races, the game is organized by Tours which last two weeks. These dictate the theme of lots of the courses as well as any new character costumes and karts available during the season.

Each tour is a series of 'Cups', each one consisting of three core races and a bonus race. At the start of the tour only some of the Cups are available to play, but one new one opens each day up to a total of 12.

If you just want to drive cartoonish karts and races around cartoonish tracks, you can ignore Tours and Cups, and many of the intricate details of character levels, score multipliers and the currencies too, but if you want to experience all facets of the game, and collect all the characters and pieces of gear, it's worth playing through the Tours.

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How to win races and earn loads of points

There are some key things to remember in order to win your Mario Kart Tour races.

Firstly, learn how to drift. This is an invaluable skill that lets you turn corners quicker and earn small boosts as you do, and when you get really good you can use drifting to quickly shift to the side to pick up coins and item boxes. 

When you're drifting, look at your tires - a blue flame will appear, when you let go, you'll get a small boost forward - gold and purple flames respectively will give you longer charges, but you have to drift for longer to get them.

You can't fall off the map in Mario Kart Tour, so feel free to drift more aggressively than you otherwise would. You can drift quicker by moving your finger nearer to the side of the screen you're drifting too - this'll help you earn boost quicker, but you'll turn the corner faster too.

Moving your finger the other way will be good if you're turning a wider corner (or aren't turning a corner, just drifting cleverly to build boost), as it stops you turning as quickly.

Next, you can easily get a boost when you're starting by holding down the screen on the countdown when '2' appears. Long time Mario Kart series fans will know this already as it's a stalwart feature of the games, and it's really good for starting the race ahead of everyone else (except in later CCs or multiplayer where everyone else does it too).

Learn how to earn boosts, and where they are on each track, as they can help you get ahead. Jumps, however minor, will give you boosts, as will drifting, certain areas of floor (shown by arrows pointing forwards), and some rewards in item boxes.

Finally, be smart about shortcuts and ramps off the side of the course, as not all of them will actually help you. 

Many will actually slow you down in order to get to them, like ramps in grassy areas, so only approach these if you have a boost to get over the slow patch, and some are actually longer detours that offer more coins or item boxes instead. If coming first is your goal, usually following the track is ideal - but sometimes you don't want to win.

In Mario Kart Tour winning isn't the whole point of each race - but it is the most fun part of it. You see, you're given a score after each race that takes into account three things - the points of your character and gear (these can be leveled up, which we'll explore later on), what position you came in the race, and how many points you earned through tricks in the race.

Position is easy - you get more points for winning than you do coming second place, and more for second than third, and so on. The amount of points you get for coming each position depends on your level and what CC - what difficulty of race - you're in. 

50CC is pretty slow and easy, and thus the points are lower, 100CC is medium difficulty and speed, and 150CC is hardest and fastest, with more points awarded as a result. When you get Gold Pass, you can play 200CC too.

Your gear is something that's predetermined, based on which character, kart and glider you choose, and what points level they're at. Don't worry, we'll explain all about Base Points later on.

Finally, there are Bonus Points which are points you earn over the course of the race. There are many actions that earn these like collecting coins, hitting opponents with items and drifting well - the Mario Wiki has a more succinct breakdown - and if you pick the right kart you'll get a multiplier on these. 

You can get combos during the race if you earn Bonus Points for different things in a row, which is a really great way to collect more points, and the glider you pick can make the combo even more effective.

Together your Bonus Points, Base Points and Position Points will create your score for each course, which is a way of comparing your skills to your friends. You also want to get points because this score will reward you some extra coins (one for each thousand points) and Grand Stars, depending on how well you performed.

Mario Kart Tour: how to win in multiplayer

Points work the same way in multiplayer as they do in the offline game, and you should utilize similar tactics to win, but there are some extra things to bear in mind.

First, drifting isn't just important in online multiplayer - it's vital. Everyone does it, and you generally won't have a chance at winning if you aren't a master at it.

When you're playing 'offline' you can generally use items whenever you want, because there are so many other racers you're bound to hit one, but there are often fewer players in a multiplayer race, so it's worth being clever about when you use items.

Only throw a red shell if there's definitely someone ahead of you, and if you're first try and save a banana until someone's directly behind you. It's always worth saving an item to act as your shield as well, because most of the time if someone attacks you, it'll bounce off an item you have in reserve.

What are gold coins and how do you collect them?

Coins are the basic currency in Mario Kart Tour, and you'll be spending them in the shop on new characters, karts and gliders. Generally basic karts and gliders cost 500 coins, while characters cost 800, and that price goes up for gold or purple-tier as well as rarer pieces of gear. Coins can be collected in a variety of ways, but many of them are pretty slow.

Firstly, you can collect physical coins in races, and generally you'll pick up between five and 15 depending on the course. You lose coins if you're hit, so try and make sure that doesn't happen much, though this works for your opponents too so if you play aggressively you can pick more up. 

In addition, as we've already said, you get a course bonus based on points, though this won't net you many coins.

Each 'Cup' in the game consists of three levels and a bonus round with different rules - some of these bonus rounds can be particularly lucrative for picking up coins, so always make sure to do them.

Leveling up is an easy way to get coins in Mario Kart Tour, as you tend to get 100 coins every time you level up in the game. This will happen naturally as you play, and will keep your bank account getting bigger.

Another way of getting 100-coin jackpots is by completing challenges (you can find these from the menu) as when you complete a line of the multiplayer or standard challenges, you'll get a 100-coin combo care package. 

When you're playing online, if you ever find yourself waiting around for other players to join, you're actually slowly amassing coins - look at the animation at the bottom, as this tells you how many you've earned. You can get up to 100 a day just through waiting for online games.

Finally, Coin Rush is a special mode accessed in the shop where you play a race as Gold Mario, picking up as many coins as possible, and if you play well you can amass upwards of 300 coins just from the race. 

To play this mode, you need to spend rubies, the second form of currency, which we'll look at next.

What are rubies and how do you collect them?

Rubies are Mario Kart Tour's premium currency, and they're much harder to acquire, but they have a bigger variety of uses. 

You can use them to play Coin Rush and launch the Peach Pipe to win a random selection of characters, karts and gliders (this is basically a lootbox), and this latter method is the best for getting new gear.

Rubies (or gems, as some call them) are generally hard to acquire, but you can easily buy them if you want. This is what 'premium currency' tends to mean in mobile gaming, and if you're enjoying Mario Kart Tour you can put money in to it to get rubies for the Peach Pipe. Saying that, there are some ways of getting them in-game too.

The best way of winning rubies is through the weekly rankings. Each week, a certain cup will play host to a ranking, where you'll be lumped with 20 strangers, and ranked by how many points you get in the three races of the cup. The person with the most points overall gets 20 rubies, second place gets 15, third gets 10 and players 4-6 all get five.

If you're good at the game you can get loads of rubies easily this way, however depending on your performance you get bumped into higher tiers, competing with better players, so each week it'll be harder to win that top spot.

There are other ways to get rubies though. One is through challenges, as completing these will net you one, two or three rubies depending on the challenge, and these will slowly add up.

Finally, you can get rubies as a reward for earning Grand Stars in each tour. The Grand Stars you earn in each tour slowly earn you reward boxes as well as access to free Peach Pipe uses, and sometimes these boxes can get you some rubies. Want to know more about Grand Stars? Well good, because that's the next section of this article.

What are Grand Stars and how do you collect them?

When you're on the Mario Kart Tour menu, you can see your coins and rubies at the top but you can't see your grand stars, so some players don't realize they're actually a key part of the rewards you get as part of a Tour.

On the main Tour menu, if you scroll along past the cups, you'll see various Tour Gift icons and Pipes, each one with a figure of grand stars next to it. As you play the Tours, and collect stars, you'll earn some of these, though it's worth pointing out looking at these figures on the reward icons is the only way you can figure out how many stars you've actually got.

It's not too hard to collect Grand Stars when you work out what they are and how to collect them. The main way of getting them is in each race, as you'll earn up to five depending on how many points you score, although three is the max in bonus levels. 

Generally if you don't lose horribly, you can get three or four stars per level with the gear you start the game with, but to reach that fifth star you'll need a fair mix of skill and top-tier gear. You can replay races once you get better gear to improve your scores.

You can collect one Grand Star per day by completing a daily challenge, which you'll be notified of when you turn the app on each morning. One challenge appears each day, though you can store up to three, but then you’ll need to complete one to get any more.

Finally, some of the challenges reward Grand Stars, not rubies - these are the Tour Challenges, which reset every time the tour changes. You'll probably collect a fair few of these naturally over the course of a tour, but if not you can check them out from the menu to find which you missed. It's worth pointing out half the challenges only unlock after the tour has been running for a week, so keep checking back to the app.

How to collect all the characters, karts and gliders in Mario Kart Tour

Now you've worked out how to collect all the different forms of currency, it's time to look at how you can collect as many characters, karts and gliders as possible, so you can get more points and in turn win more races and collect more coins.

The reason you'll want plenty of different types of gear - well, other than so you can play as your favorites - is because each one has a few 'favored' race tracks, and the higher-level pieces of gear have more. Using the optimal piece of gear can transform your racing experience.

A character will offer you three items instead of one from an item box on their favored courses, and two items in a selection of other courses. Karts will give you a 1.5x multiplier on bonus points on some courses and a 2x multiplier on their favored ones. 

Gliders will give you 2x combo bonus for some courses, and a more lenient time restriction between tricks before your combo is dropped, and on some others they'll offer you 3x bonus and an even longer combo-time boost.

The easiest way to collect gear is to buy them with real money - certain timely karts, characters and gliders can be bought in bundles, which sometimes include rubies too, and this can be the quickest way to get rarer items. You can earn plenty of things through gameplay though, so you don't always need to spend real cash.

One of the best ways to get gear is through Peach Pipes - when you spend 5 rubies you get a random character, kart or glider, though you can spend 45 rubies to get 10 spins - we'd recommend saving up your rubies to be able to do this, as that works out as you getting one for free.

The other way to buy items is through the main store, which lets you buy them with gold coins, though the prices can be a little steep, especially for higher-tier items.

When you start playing Mario Kart Tour, you're only allowed to see one row of store items at once (so one character, one glider, and one kart), but when you reach level 7, then 12, you unlock a second and third row. We'd recommend saving your money for then, so you can see more of your options, and also because these subsequent rows tend to offer rarer items.

The items in the shop change daily, but given the huge number of characters, karts and gliders in the game, it'll take you a long time to unlock them all, especially given the price. 

How to improve characters, karts and gliders

Characters, karts and gliders have two different metrics to show how well they perform - a score, which indicates how many points you get per race just for choosing it, and a level, which functions as a form of multiplier for bonus points in races.

There's only one way to improve the level, that second stat, and that's by getting duplicate pieces of gear in the shop or peach pipes. Since the former is random, you may sometimes feel irked that you picked a duplicate instead of getting an entirely new piece of gear, so the level up and subsequent point multiplier might make that a little bit less galling.

It's easy to improve the base score of a character, kart or glider in Mario Kart Tour. Simply using the gear in a race will grant it some experience points which help it increase levels, so a trusty kart or your favored character can quickly become a high level powerhouse.

If you've just drawn a new super-rare character but they’re a much lower level than your favorites, you can use vouchers to level them up without using them. These Tickets, as they're called, can be gained in a huge variety of ways, including daily log-in bonuses, tour rewards, challenge rewards and more.

Using Tickets on a piece of gear will grant it some experience points, so if you use a few you can quickly use them to get your new character, kart or glider to a high level. 

It's worth pointing out there's a max base level dictated by which piece of equipment it is (characters can have more than karts or gliders) and the rarity (purple items have a higher limit than gold, which has a higher limit than the base pieces of kit).

When you have a top-level purple item, especially a top-level character, kart and glider all in use at once, you're going in to races with 2,800 base points already, which will ensure you plenty of grand stars and gold coins, and you'll get even more if any of those have high levels from duplicates.

What is the Gold Pass and should I buy it?

Mario Kart Tour has a season-pass-style item called the Gold Pass, which you can buy monthly if you really want to get the most out of the game. It gives you a few extra rewards and unlocks a new game mode.

Gold Pass gives you extra gift rewards in tours, including sometimes gold-tier and purple-tier character, karts and gliders, as well as extra rubies - frequent players will find it a lucrative way of boosting their gear count.

A new round of challenges is available to Gold Pass members too, which gives you an extra way of earning grand stars to help you get those extra rewards.

Finally, the Gold Pass unlocks 200CC mode, which is a faster and harder version of racing which ensures you more position points. 

If you play Mario Kart Tour frequently and are invested in getting as many characters, karts and gliders as possible, Gold Pass will likely help you get them faster, and let you enjoy them more. 

However if you just like to pick up Mario Kart Tour for some fun racing action from time-to-time, you might not feel the need to get Gold Pass.

It’s worth pointing out there's a two-week free trial for Gold Pass so if you're not sure whether it's for you, you can test it out for free.

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What is the daily limit on Mario Kart Tour?

The daily limit on Mario Kart Tour is how many coins and experience points you can collect in a day. Here are some frequently asked questions about the daily limit:

How many coins can you collect from races per day?

You can collect a maximum of 300 coins per day in Mario Kart Tour. If you are subscribed to the Gold Pass, you can collect up to 600 coins per day.

How many coins can you see on the screen after a race?

You can see if you have reached the maximum coin limit on the screen that shows the coins collected after a race.

What is the daily point limit in Mario Kart Tour?

The experience points in Mario Kart Tour are no longer given to drivers, karts, and gliders whose base points are maxed out. As a result, a single driver, kart, or glider can acquire up to 450 experience points per day. The player is also warned when 90 or less experience points are left to be gained in the day.

What time is the daily reset for Mario Kart Tour?

The daily reset for Mario Kart Tour happens at 6:00 AM UTC, which is 11:00 PM PDT and 10:00 PM PST.

How much mobile data does Mario Kart Tour use?

Mario Kart Tour uses around 100mb per week (without updates) if you play at least 2 hours a day.

Does Mario Kart Tour work without Internet?

No, Mario Kart Tour requires a persistent Internet connection to play.

How to LIMIT BREAK Coins and EXP in Mario Kart Tour?

There is no information available about how to limit break coins and EXP in Mario Kart Tour.

Can you play Mario Kart Tour without Internet?

No, you cannot play Mario Kart Tour without an Internet connection. A persistent Internet connection is required to play the game.

Is Nintendo getting rid of Mario Kart Tour?

There is no information available about Nintendo getting rid of Mario Kart Tour. The game will remain playable for the foreseeable future.

Which country banned Mario Kart Tour?

No country has banned Mario Kart Tour.

What happens if you delete Mario Kart Tour?

If you delete Mario Kart Tour, you will no longer be able to play the game unless you reinstall it and relink your Nintendo Account.

Is Mario Kart Tour pay to play?

Mario Kart Tour is available as a free download, but there are in-game purchases available. You can purchase in-game currency called rubies using real money, but it is not required to enjoy the game.

How do you get everything in Mario Kart Tour?

You can unlock characters and items in Mario Kart Tour through various means such as Tour Gifts and the Store. To get everything, you will need to progress through the time-limited tours and purchase items in the Store.

What is the shortest course in Mario Kart Tour?

The shortest course in Mario Kart Tour is likely Mario Kart Circuit 1, which takes less than a minute for a lap.

What is the highest player level in Mario Kart Tour?

The highest player level in Mario Kart Tour is currently 400. Once you reach level 400, you will earn rewards when you fill the gauge.

Why is my player level not increasing in Mario Kart Tour?

Each course in Mario Kart Tour has a limit to the number of points you can earn toward your player level. If you continue to come in 1st place on the same course, eventually you will reach the point limit for that course and your player level gauge will no longer increase.

Which go kart driver is banned for 15 years?

Luca Corberi, a go kart driver, has been banned for 15 years for violent conduct at a Karting World Championship event.

Is Waluigi in Mario Kart Tour?

Yes, Waluigi is a playable character in Mario Kart Tour. He is classified as a Super driver in the game.

Why is Zelda not in Mario Kart?

Zelda is not in Mario Kart because the characters in the game are related to the Mario games, while Zelda is part of its own canon. Therefore, characters from other Nintendo franchises like Zelda, Star Fox, Metroid, Pokemon, and others do not appear in Mario Kart.

Is Mario Kart Tour safe for kids?

Mario Kart Tour is considered safe for kids. It is an arcade-style racing game with no objectionable content. However, it does feature some mild cartoon violence.

How many people have Mario Kart Tour?

Mario Kart Tour has over 200 million downloads and has earned Nintendo over $200 million in player spending. It is one of the biggest mobile racing games worldwide.

How many times has Mario Kart Tour been downloaded?

Mario Kart Tour has been downloaded over 200 million times and has earned Nintendo over $220 million since its launch in September 2019.

Does Mario Kart Tour need a Nintendo Account?

Yes, you need to link a Nintendo Account to play Mario Kart Tour. Once you link an account, it cannot be changed unless you delete your save data and start a new game.

Is Mario Kart Tour a good game?

Mario Kart Tour is considered a good game by many. It offers daily and weekly goals to keep players entertained and adds a score system to the classic Mario Kart formula.

Can you play Mario Kart Live without the car?

No, you cannot play Mario Kart Live without the RC kart. The game requires the physical kart for gameplay.

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Akihabara: Go-Kart Experience With Local Guide

Akihabara, Tokyo’s vibrant anime and electronics hub , offers an exhilarating opportunity to explore the bustling neighborhood like never before. Visitors can dress up as their favorite characters and navigate the winding streets on go-karts , seeing the energetic atmosphere. Guided by a local expert, the tour provides a thrilling and personalized way to discover Akihabara ‘s iconic culture , from video games and anime to the latest electronic gadgets. With small groups of up to 6 participants, this unique experience promises an unforgettable adventure for anyone seeking an adrenaline-fueled journey through the heart of Tokyo’s renowned anime and electronics district.

• A thrilling go-kart experience through the vibrant, neon-lit streets of Akihabara, Tokyo’s anime, electronics, and video game hub.
• Small-group tour limited to 6 participants for an intimate and personalized exploration of the neighborhood.
• Option to dress up as favorite characters for full immersion in the unique culture.
• Guided by an English-speaking local for seamless navigation and insider knowledge.
• Participants must meet specific age, height, and weight requirements, and bring appropriate documentation.

More tours and experiences nearby.

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Overview of the Experience

The go-kart experience in Akihabara offers visitors a thrilling opportunity to explore the bustling streets of Tokyo. This small-group tour , limited to just 6 participants, allows adventurers to drive go-karts through the iconic neighborhood known for its anime, video games, and electronics.

Navigating the neon-lit streets , surrounded by energetic crowds and towering billboards, is an unforgettable experience. Participants can even opt to dress up as their favorite character, seeing the vibrant culture.

With a duration of 1-2 hours, this activity caters to various schedules, providing an exhilarating way to experience the heart of Tokyo’s geek culture . The tour includes use of the go-kart, insurance, and an English-speaking guide to ensure a seamless and enjoyable adventure.

Highlights of the Tour

Driving the go-karts through the bustling streets of Akihabara is an exhilarating experience. Navigating the neon-lit, video game-filled neighborhood, travelers can feel immersed in the energetic atmosphere.

Known for its anime, electronics , and video game culture, Akihabara provides a unique backdrop as participants weave through the crowds and traffic. The option to dress up as a favorite character adds to the fun and allows participants to fully embrace the experience.

With a small group size, the tour provides an intimate and personalized way to explore Tokyo’s famous areas. From the iconic billboards to the captivating spectacle, this go-kart tour offers an unparalleled way to discover the heart of Akihabara.

Inclusion and Requirements

This go-kart experience includes the use of the go-kart, insurance coverage, and an English-speaking local guide to lead the tour. Participants must be at least 18 years old and between 150cm and 185cm in height, weighing less than 100kg. Appropriate documentation, such as an international driver’s license or a foreign driver’s license with translation, is required.

The meeting point may vary depending on the option booked, either a 1-hour or 2-hour course. Customers should note that the cancellation policy is non-refundable , and they should check availability for the desired starting times.

Booking and Cancellation Policy

Customers should note that the cancellation policy is non-refundable for this go-kart experience. Participants won’t be able to receive a refund if they need to cancel their booking.

To ensure a smooth experience, it’s recommended to check the availability of starting times prior to booking. The meeting point may vary depending on whether the 1-hour or 2-hour course is selected. This allows the organizers to accommodate groups efficiently.

Meeting Point and Duration

The meeting point for the go-kart experience may vary depending on the option booked. For the 1-hour course , you will meet at a designated spot in Akihabara, the vibrant electronics district known for its anime, video games, and tech stores.

The 2-hour course kicks off from a different location, allowing explorers to cover more ground through the bustling streets of Tokyo. Regardless of the duration, the tour guides ensure a seamless experience, navigating participants through the neon-lit city and guiding them to the best spots for photo opportunities.

The small group size , limited to 6 people, guarantees personalized attention throughout the thrilling journey.

Navigating Akihabara in a Go-Kart

Navigating the bustling streets of Akihabara in a go-kart offers participants a thrilling, one-of-a-kind experience. As you weave through the neon-lit alleys , you’ll be surrounded by the area’s iconic anime , video game, and electronics shops.

The experience allows you to:

• Maneuver your go-kart through the energetic crowds and capture the neighborhood’s dynamic atmosphere.
• Spot famous landmarks like the Akihabara Electric Town and marvel at the vibrant billboards and signage.
• Enjoy the district’s unique culture by dressing up as your favorite anime or video game character.

With an English-speaking local guide leading the way, you’ll navigate Akihabara’s maze of streets and soak up the electrifying sights and sounds of this one-of-a-kind Tokyo neighborhood.

Dressing Up as a Character

One of the highlights of the go-kart experience is the opportunity to dress up as a favorite anime or video game character . Participants can choose from a selection of costumes, including iconic figures like Mario, Princess Peach, or Pikachu. Donning these vibrant outfits adds an extra layer of excitement and authenticity to the adventure.

As drivers navigate the bustling streets of Akihabara , they’ll feel immersed in the energetic atmosphere, surrounded by the neon lights and crowds of fellow enthusiasts. This chance to transform into a beloved character is a unique and memorable part of the go-kart tour, allowing participants to fully embrace the spirit of Akihabara’s otaku culture .

Explore Tokyo’s Vibrant Streets

Participants embark on a thrilling journey through Tokyo’s vibrant streets , seeing the bustling atmosphere of Akihabara. As they navigate the go-karts, they’re surrounded by the neon lights, billboards , and energetic crowds that make this district so iconic.

The experience offers a unique perspective, allowing them to:

• Weave through the lively streets, catching glimpses of the area’s famous anime, video game, and electronics shops.
• Capture the energy of the crowds and the vibrant urban landscape.
• Immerse themselves in the dynamic environment, feeling a part of the city’s pulsing heartbeat.

This exhilarating adventure provides a thrilling way to explore Tokyo’s most vibrant and captivating neighborhood.

Here's a few more nearby tours and experiences we think you'll like.

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• Tokyo City Customized Tour With English Speaking Guide
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• Akihabara Culinary and Culture Adventure: Your Personalized
• Tokyo DisneySea: 1-Day Ticket & Private Transfer
• 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour With Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Go-Kart Gear?

No, guests cannot bring their own go-kart gear. The experience includes the use of the provided go-kart, insurance, and costumes. Participants must meet the minimum requirements to participate in the guided go-kart tour through the bustling streets of Tokyo.

Is the Guide Able to Provide Translation Assistance?

The guide can provide translation assistance for participants who don’t speak Japanese. They’ll help translate instructions, provide commentary on the sights, and ensure everyone can fully enjoy the go-kart experience.

Can I Customize the Go-Kart With Personal Touches?

While the go-karts cannot be customized, participants can personalize their experience by dressing up in optional costumes provided. The guide assists with selecting and putting on the costumes to ensure a fun and immersive adventure.

Is There a Weight Limit for the Driver?

Yes, there’s a weight limit for the go-kart driver. The maximum weight is 100kg. This requirement ensures the safety and performance of the go-karts during the experience.

Can I Bring My Own Camera or Video Equipment?

Participants can bring their own cameras and video equipment to capture the exciting go-kart experience. However, they must ensure the equipment doesn’t interfere with their driving or the safety of the group.

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• Cooking Okonomiyaki at a Traditional Restaurant.
• Private Tour Tokyo to Hakone Area + Gotemba Premium Outlets
• Tokyo: Historic Street Food and New Fish Market Tour

Enjoy the electric atmosphere of Akihabara as you navigate the vibrant streets in a go-kart, dressed as your favorite anime or video game character. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll discover the heart of Tokyo’s anime and electronics culture, weaving through the neon-lit crowds and towering billboards for an unforgettable, thrilling experience.

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Apple Arcade

Apple arcade guide: everything available and what’s new.

Apple Arcade  launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases.

You can learn more about and download all the latest games by heading to the Arcade tab in the App Store, then swipe down to the very bottom and tap “See All Games.” Also, the newest games are usually listed at the top.

If you haven’t signed up yet, Apple Arcade is available free for the first month, then $7/month for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV (and included in Apple One bundles).

PS5 and Xbox wireless controllers are also compatible with Apple devices and select titles.

Available Apple Arcade games by release date

9/5/24: New for September on Apple Arcade:

• NFL Retro Bowl ’25
• Monster Train+
• Puzzle Sculpt for Vision Pro

Apple also announced these titles will launch on October 3:

• NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition
• Food Truck Pup+
• Furistas Cat Cafe+

8/1/24: Here are the three new games for August:

• Temple Run: Legends
• Vampire Survivors+
• Castle Crumble for Vision Pro

7/3/24: Four new titles today:

• Outlanders 2
• Zen Koi Pro+
• Punch Kick Duck+
• Cityscapes: Sim Builder for Vision Pro

6/21/24: Warped Kart Racers has arrived in Apple Arcade for Vision Pro.

6/14/24: No new titles this week but these games have received updates:

Sonic Dream Team

• Hello Kitty Island Adventure
• Fruit Ninja Classic+
• Gear.Club Stradale
• Jetpack Joyride 2

Check out the App Store > Apple Arcade to see all the recently updated games.

6/6/24: New this week:

• Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse
• Return to Monkey Island+
• Tomb of the Mask+
• Fabulous – Wedding Disaster+

5/30/24: New this week is Snowman’s popular Where Cards Fall  for Vision Pro.

5/24/24: No new games this week, but these existing Apple Arcade titles have seen updates:

• WHAT THE CAR?
• Ridiculous Fishing EX
• Solitaire Stories

BEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team

5/17/24: No new games for this week, but a number of existing Apple Arcade titles have seen updates including:

• Disney Dreamlight Valley
• Disney Coloring World+
• Zookeeper World
• Castle Crumble

Crayola Create and Play+

• Crayola Adventures

Apple Arcade will also see updates for the following Hello Kitty Island Adventure ,  WHAT THE CAR? ,  Ridiculous Fishing EX , and more in May.

And June will bring new content in NBA 2K24 , Sonic Dream Team ,  Bloons TD 6+ ,  Crossy Road Castle ,  Disney SpellStruck , and Crayola Create and Play+ .

5/2/24 new releases :

• A Slight Chance of Sawblades+
• Summer Pop!
• Dicey Dungeons+

4/26/24 new releases:

• 🌈 3D Game World: Play the game in a completely new dynamic 3D environment! 
• 👩‍👧‍👦 Inclusive Multiplayer: Designed for cooperative platforming chaos across all your favourite Apple devices! 
• ⭐️ Intuitive Play: Simple and intuitive controls for a relaxing couch-gaming experience! 
• Easter Eggs: Delightful details only available on the Vision Pro!
• Solitaire Stories (new for Vision Pro)

4/4/24 new releases:

• Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop
• Sago Mini Trips+
• Super Monsters Ate My Condo+

3/7/24 new releases:

• Bloons TD Battles 2+
• The Battle of Polytopia+

2/4/24: BEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team is a new 3v3 “cosmic shooter” while Words in Progress is a new “word crafting puzzle” game.

Immerse yourself in the cosmic adventure of BEAST! A unique 3V3 online shooter designed for all ages. BEAST combines charm and excitement with intuitive controls. – Unleash your inner champion with our accessible and rewarding shooting mechanics, guaranteeing endless fun and excitement. – Navigate a captivating sci-fi universe as an iconic animal hero. Pilot powerful mechanized armors known as BEASTs, and fight for the honor of your home planet. – Experience dynamic gameplay with the unique ability to switch between your agile PET and mighty BEAST forms, each loaded with their own unique abilities and weapons. – Meet our charismatic roster of heroes: Clyde the crafty cat, Nyx the sharpshooting owl, Rusty the fierce warthog, and GG Nova the eccentric unicorn. Even more diverse characters are waiting for you to discover. – Engage in a variety of exciting game modes such as Payload, Crystal Rush, and Free For All. Each mode promises to add a unique twist, depth, and exhilaration to your battles. – Team up with friends and family in a gaming environment that’s as fun as it is friendly. Victory is all the sweeter when it’s shared. – Compete for ultimate glory, climbing the ranks and dominating the leaderboards against players worldwide. Unleash your inner BEAST, embrace the thrill of victory, and become a true legend in the exhilarating arena of BEAST! Install the game now and prepare for the ultimate battle!

Words in Progress

Word crafting puzzle joy that never wears off! Combine letters to create words. Survive as long as you can in Endless mode, or play against others in Multiplayer! Words in Progress offers: – A unique new word game – Single player endless mode – Multiplayer asynchronous mode – Long and steady learning curve – Clean, cozy and crisp design – Fun for all ages – Multi language support

1/4/24: Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom

From the most beloved virtual friends franchise of all time comes a new and wonderful journey for all the adventurers out there. Welcome to Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom! Join our adorable hero Mametchi as he travels far and wide across the world to solve problems, make friends, and use the power of happiness to restore the kingdom. Build and decorate your wilderness camp and invite your most loyal Tamagotchi companions to have fun together.

Cornsweeper

Cornsweeper is a chill & whimsical, reimagining of a beloved classic. A meditative mind-sweep-em-up; pop delicious popcorn, avoid explosions. Lofi&popcorn.

Blackjack by MobilityWare+

Blackjack by MobilityWare+ is now on Apple Arcade! Experience the thrill of 21 – a popular card game for all players!

12/5/23: Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition

Play Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade, which includes full access to the base game and the Expansion Pass Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift In Time. Experience this life-sim and adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.

Join Sonic and friends as they dive deep into a bizarre world of dreams! Unravel an original and captivating storyline while taking command of six dynamic playable characters. With their unique abilities, dash, climb and fly your way to victory against infamous Eggman! Get ready to race through mind-bending dream worlds that include wall-running, gravity changes, and more! Your mission: fight to rescue your friends and battle Eggman for control of an ancient artifact that can make dreams come true.

Puzzle & Dragons Story

The definitive Puzzle RPG! Embark on an epic fantasy adventure driven by match-3 puzzle play! Recruit allies, improve your teams, and conquer dungeons! Downloaded over 90 million times worldwide, PUZZLE & DRAGONS is the definitive Puzzle RPG.

Turmoil+ offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America. Get a taste of the rush and rivalry of the time as you earn your way to become a successful oil entrepreneur. As you make money digging up and selling oil, the town will grow along with you.

11/24/23: Delicious – Miracle of Life+ is the latest release.

Experience a time management story game with Delicious – Miracle of Life+! This fan-favorite game from the Delicious series is now available on Arcade, bringing you exciting time management levels, a heartwarming story and interesting characters in one game. Join Emily on her journey as she starts her cooking video blog with delicious family recipes and receives the heartwarming news that she’s expecting a baby with her husband, Patrick. As they prepare for the new addition to their family and manage their busy lives, they could use a helping hand, and that’s where you come in!

11/17/23: Downwell+ has arrived on Apple Arcade. It’s a retro-style action game “about a person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots for protection.”

The Amazing Gunboots – The fashionable and lethal Gunboots allow players to unleash a torrent of firepower on the nasty creatures dwelling in the well and slow your decent with each shot. Unique Weapons & Items – Get different weapons, shop for peculiar items and obtain powerful upgrades that all stack and affect the way you play! A New Adventure Every Time – Each level in Downwell is procedurally generated, so no two trips down the well are ever the same providing a fresh new adventure each time!

11/6/23: Football Manager 2024 Touch has arrived with “new features and gameplay upgrades.”

The world’s greatest soccer management simulation returns to Apple Arcade for a new season with Football Manager 2024 Touch. Chase instant glory as the boss of one of the world’s best clubs or import your existing career from Football Manager 2023 Touch to continue your progress – the choice is yours. New features and gameplay upgrades empower you to elevate your team’s performances this season, shape a title-winning culture and inspire your players on the biggest stages.

11/3/23: Knotwords+ by Zach Gage “is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle – with words.”

The rules are simple: arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down. Each puzzle may seem difficult at first — but like all my favorite newspaper puzzles, it gets easier as you progress. Each step guides you naturally towards the solution. This is the kind of game I’ve been trying to make my whole career — I’m amazed Jack and I discovered this design. We hope you like it.

10/24/23: NBA2K24 Arcade Edition has landed on Apple Arcade as a major new release:

Enjoy new ways to play at home and on the go with the latest installment of the world-renowned NBA 2K franchise, exclusively available on Apple Arcade! Step into the shoes of your very own NBA Superstar with MyCAREER, play games to earn fans and unlock endorsements with iconic brands such as Nike, Jordan, or Adidas. Unlock NBA Legends to join your streetball squad and take on the AI and earn VCs that you can use to unlock new shoes, accessories, outfits, and tattoos for the first time on Apple Arcade. Challenge new GOATs in the Greatest mode and unlock a whole new lineup of NBA Superstars and Legends. Build the team of your wildest dreams and take on other GOAT squads in the ultimate showdown with the greatest fantasy team challenge. Think you’ve got what it takes to call the shots? Put your head coach skills to the test in Association mode with SimCast Live. Oversee your team’s strategy and lead your NBA franchise to victory! Sit courtside with Spectator mode, or play games matching the NBA season with NBA Today. And here’s the kicker – it’s not just about the game; it’s also about your style! You can now customize your indoor MyCOURT, hone your skills, and then invite your friends via Game Center to witness your greatness!

10/20/23: Crossword Jam+ “is a word search game like no other. With fresh daily word challenges that make you think hard, you won’t be able to stop! Simply swipe and connect the letters to find the words and boost your vocabulary!”

10/13/23: The popular physics-based puzzle franchise Cut the Rope is back with its third release exclusively on Apple Arcade. Here’s what to expect with Cut the Rope 3 :

This newest chapter in the global Cut the Rope franchise whisks you away into a vibrant and immersive world. The key to travelling is in the stars, but how to collect them? The restless Nibble Nom is ready to help – if you think of a way to guide him through the stars. Work it out! Start on this exhilarating journey today!

10/6/23: Jeopardy! World Tour+ has landed Apple Arcade this week.

Bring America’s Favorite Quiz Show® straight to your fingertips, delivering an authentic Jeopardy! game show trivia experience like never before. Play the official Jeopardy! World Tour+ mobile game, now available on Apple Arcade! Prepare to train your brain, enhance your IQ, and rise to stardom as the ultimate game show quiz champion!

9/29/23: Cypher 007 arrives as a top-down action-adventure set in the world of James Bond as he tries to break free from a mental prison:

Cypher 007 – Experience the world of Agent 007 like never before. A top-down action adventure game inspired by 60 years of Spycraft, Cypher 007 will put players in the shoes of James Bond as you revisit some of his most iconic moments. The criminal mastermind Blofeld and head of Spectre has once again hatched a plan to sabotage his archenemy James Bond. This time he has utilized brainwashing techniques known as ‘The Mind Trap,’ holding Bond captive in a mental prison in an attempt to turn him into the ultimate double agent. Play as Agent 007 on his most challenging mission yet – escape the Mind Trap, defeat Blofeld, and put an end to the CYPHER program.

9/22/23: Junkworld TD (tower defense) has arrived on Apple Arcade and brings “daring adventures, perilous terrain, and dubious companions.”

Command the resourceful Scavenger clan as they survive the mayhem of epic post-apocalyptic battles. Deploy your strategy by using towers, special units and gadgets, as you train amazing crazy-looking heroes. Place your towers wherever you want, the whole map is your tactical playground!

9/15/23: Japanese Rural Life Adventure gives you the experience of “slow living in the Japanese countryside.”

Fix up an old house, make the yard nice, grow your own crops, and become self-sufficient. View the cherry blossoms in the spring; attend the festival in the summer; eat roasted sweet potatoes in the fall; hear the temple bell ring in winter, and then it’s time for the first shrine visit of the New Year.

9/8/23: My Talking Angela 2+ is a popular virtual pet game from the makers of the popular My Talking Tom franchise.

My Talking Angela 2+ is the virtual pet game that makes every day more stylish and fun. Players help this fashionable cat stay busy in her big-city home. Awesome hair, makeup and fashion choices Epic activities, like dancing, baking, and martial arts Delicious food and snacks Jet-setting travel options Mini-games and puzzles test skills and reflexes All-new sticker collections

8/29/23: Samba de Amigo is a rhythm game that first launched in arcades back in 1999 before arriving on Dreamcast in 2000. Now Sega has brought back the popular franchise with the new Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go on Apple Arcade.

It’s time to shake it on center stage in this vibrant rhythm action game. Join Amigo and his friends in an all-new Samba de Amigo that takes the party wherever you go! Shake it with your maracas and groove to 40 hit songs from the world’s most popular genres, with even more on the way! Shake and groove to exclusive songs: “The Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga “DADDY” by PSY “The Walker” by Fitz and the Tantrums Embark on a quest with Amigo to return lost music to the world! Explore Amigo’s hometown and complete challenges Meet new characters

8/25/23: finity. is a handcrafted matching game with limited moves.

A few rules lead to endless strategy, flow, and exciting close calls. Tiles wrap around. Slide rows or columns to match 3. Moves are limited, so think carefully! Climb the leaderboards as you level up your skills to unlock challenging special tiles, power ups, and new themes to suit your mood in Classic Mode. Or swipe over to Tempo Mode and get lost in music while you make swift matches and find your flow.

8/18/23: Kingdoms: Merge & Build is a soothing merge-2 experience blended with kingdom-building gameplay in this story-rich adventure exclusive to Apple Arcade!

The kingdom needs your help! During the king’s absence, a mysterious magical power destroyed the kingdom. Now it’s up to Prince Edward, Desmond, Megan, and other friends to rebuild the land and restore it to its former glory. Embark on this magical adventure and unfold its mystery.

8/10/23: Neograms+ is an “adorable cat puzzle game.”

7/28/23: Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an all-new game from the popular franchise that lets players “restore an abandoned island to its former glory.”

Welcome to Big Adventures Park, where friendships are key and adventure is just around the corner! Join your supercute new friends in a gorgeous world teeming with adorable creatures, delicious food, and many mysteries to explore.

7/21/23: Stardew Valley+ the award-winning farming role-playing/simulator has arrived on Apple Arcade.

Move to the countryside, and cultivate a new life in this award-winning open-ended farming RPG! With over 50+ hours of gameplay content and new Mobile-specific features, such as auto-save and multiple controls options.

7/14/23: Ridiculous Fishing EX   is an updated version of the popular original that’s launched on Apple Arcade.

Follow Billy as he tries to find redemption from his uncertain past. Chase your destiny on the high seas and embark on a heroic quest for gills and glory. An all-new 3D Ridiculous Fishing built from the ground up by the original award-winning team, with new features…

7/7/23: LEGO DUPLO WORLD+ and Slay the Spire+   have launched on Apple Arcade.

First up, the popular kids’ app LEGO DUPLO WORLD+ brings lots of value by unlocking what’s normally up to $40 of in-app purchases.

Now on Arcade, LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD+ is packed with open-ended play experiences featuring animals, buildings, exciting vehicles, and trains to inspire your child’s imagination and creativity through learning.

Meanwhile, Slay the Spire+ is a “Deckbuilding Dungeon Crawl” that earned the accolade of “Best Strategy Game” in 2019 from IGN.

6/30/23: Millionaire Trivia: TV Game+   brings the hit “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” to Apple Arcade with no ads or in-app purchases.

6/23/23: Retro Bowl+   has landed as the newest title on Apple Arcade title.

Get your hands on everything that made RETRO BOWL a #1 App Store hit – the glorious retro style and the simple roster management, including press duties and the handling of fragile egos, while on the field you get to call the shots. Can you pass the grade and take your team all the way to the ultimate prize? Can you win the Retro Bowl?

6/16/23: Jet Dragon   lets players “Step through space and time into the world of Venerusa, where dragon racers soar the skies.”

Developer GREZZO says Jet Dragon features “intuitive races, formidable rivals, challenging courses,” and more.

6/9/23: Bold Moves+   is a word puzzle game that integrates “serene scenes, challenging levels, daily/weekly events, and inspirational quote puzzles.”

Also, Kimono Cats has received an update with a new level, minigame, achievements, items, and more.

5/4/23:  Apple debuted the second-biggest expansion in a single day with 20 new games landing on the platform. Here’s everything new:

• TMNT Splintered Fate
• Cityscapes: Sim Builder
• Disney SpellStruck
• Temple Run+
• Chess Universe+
• Disney Getaway Blast+
• Farming Simulator 20+
• Getting Over It+
• Hill Climb Racing+
• Iron Marines+
• Kingdom Two Crowns+
• My Town Home – Family Games+
• Octodad: Dadliest Catch+
• TIME LOCKER+
• Very Little Nightmares+

4/28/23: Grand Mountain Adventure+   is this week’s release on Apple Arcade.

Get ready to explore vast open-world mountains and ski resorts in this skiing and snowboarding adventure. With complete freedom to go wherever you want, you can land the biggest cliff drop, freeride down a steep chute, clip the gates in a narrow slalom track, stomp the perfect park run, or simply enjoy the feeling of fresh pow.

4/21/23: Summon Quest   is a new “Shoot and loot” strategy game with 60 levels.

A rift has broken in our world, now crawling with monsters. It’s up to you to heal this rift and save the planet. Shoot, stack up skills, and fight your way through different regions each with unique enemies, challenges, bosses, and themes.

4/7/23: Doctor Who: An Unlikely Heist  – an official Doctor Who game – brings a “thrilling new story and challenging puzzle gameplay into an epic adventure across time and space.”

3/31/23: Human: Fall Flat+   is a funny and “light-hearted” physics puzzle platformer with both solo and multiplayer play.

3/24/23: Clue: The Classic Mystery Game+ is now available to download on Apple Arcade. This is the original Hasbro Board game that’s adapted for iPhone and iPad.

3/17/23: Osmos+ is a mesmerizing and immersive physics-based “cosmic game of survival.” The game has won a long list of accolades including Apple’s Design Award and iPad Game of the Year plus similar top awards from IGN, Pocket Gamer, and more.

If you’ve played before this is a fun time to revisit it, if you haven’t tried it, you’ve gotta give it a shot 😁.

Enter the Darwinian world of a galactic mote. Grow by absorbing smaller motes—but beware of being absorbed yourself. “Osmos+ features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic ambient soundtrack. Navigate through floating playgrounds, competitive petri dishes, deep solar systems, and more. The key is to balance mass and movement: to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. Use it wisely. Whether you’re a child at heart who likes mucking about with single-cell organisms, or a strategist with a physics degree, this game is for you.

3/3/23: Kimono Cats   features “charming fun” set at a Japanese “matsuri” festival.

2/24/23: Lifeline+   is a unique and immersive narrative experience about survival and perseverance:

“Lifeline pioneered a new narrative experience enabled by modern devices. This story plays out in real time as Taylor works to stay alive, notifications deliver new messages throughout your day. Keep up as they come in, or catch up later when you’re free.

Or, dive in and jump back to earlier points in the story, and see what happens when you make a different choice. Simple actions can have a profound effect. Complete any single path to restart the story and unlock this mode.

Lifeline is a deep, immersive story of survival and perseverance, with many possible outcomes. Taylor is relying on YOU.”

2/17/23: Farmside has arrived on Apple Arcade to let you “build your dream farm!”

2/10/23: Riptide GP: Renegade+   hydrojet racing is now available on Apple Arcade:

“Experience the future of illicit hydrojet racing, where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, dodge cops through public waterways, and boost at breakneck speeds across surging waves.”

2/3/23:  Blast your way through 3D physics puzzler   Castle Crumble   with “powerful explosives and mystical spells.”

1/27/23: Squiggle Drop   makes players use “creativity and imagination to solve charming physics puzzles by drawing a single shape and watching what unfolds!”

1/20/23: Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! has landed on Apple Arcade this week with its unique take on Solitaire.

1/13/23:  Illustrated arrives as the new game on Apple Arcade this week with an immersive puzzle experience to play on your own or with up to three others.

1/6/23:  Role-playing title Episode XOXO aims to let “you live your stories with love, romance, adventure, and drama.”

12/16/22:  GameLoft has launched a new adventure title featuring mini-games with My Little Pony: Mane Merge .

“RESTORE EQUESTRIA Now that magic has returned to Equestria, darkness has fallen across the world. Explore, unlock, and uncover magical locations. Clear the darkness, defend magic, and rescue ponies and critters alike.

MERGE MAGIC Fulfill everyponies’ wishes by merging and making items. Complete Wishes to restore the lands of Equestria to glory. Let your sparkle burn bright and do your part, hoof to heart!

CRYSTAL BRIGHTHOUSE This is the new home of the Mane 5 and their mare-velous mini-games. The former lighthouse of Maretime Bay has been rebuilt, renovated, and re-energized.

COLLECT-A-THON Complete challenges and achievements to collect stickers and fill out your Sticker Book. There are over 120+ stickers to collect, so trot to it!

WEEKLY CHALLENGES Try your hoof at the weekly challenges; feed the hungry critter in Feeding Frenzy or look for Sparky Sparkeroni in Find Sparky.”

12/9/22:  After the first JellyCar launched in 2008, the original developer worked with Disney to create JellyCar 2 and 3. However, those were discontinued in 2014.

Now eight years later, creator Walaber has returned with JellyCar Worlds .

“Jelly Car? The JELLY-EST Car! The classic driving/platforming game is back! After over 10 years, finally a new modern JellyCar game is here!

Tactile Soft-Body Physics Gameplay Your car is made of Jelly. So is the world! Utilize this and your various abilities (Grow, Balloon, Sticky Tires, Rocket, and more) to navigate the levels and find the exit!

Imaginative and Playful Design Journey through multiple worlds, each with its own theme and gameplay mechanics.

A Living Flipbook The sounds and visuals combine to give the experience of a flipbook animation come to life.

Customization Aplenty Cap it off by designing your own car designs, and even recording your own sound effects! Unlock more designs, brushes and stencils as you play.

I Remember This Game From My Childhood! Yay! The original creator (Walaber) is back and developing this all-new, modern rendition of the classic JellyCar gameplay.”

12/2/22:  Side-scroller action title Dead Cells+ has arrived on Apple Arcade.

“Play as a failed alchemic experiment and explore the sprawling, ever-changing castle to find out what happened on this gloomy island…! That is, assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers.

Dead Cells+ is a roguevania action platformer that will require you to master frantic 2D combat with a wide variety of weapons and skills against merciless minions and boss.”

11/25/22:  SpongeBob SolitairePants is the latest exclusive release for Apple Arcade that brings a twist to the classic card game.

“SpongeBob has discovered solitaire and he can’t wait to share it with you and every citizen of Bikini Bottom! SolitairePants is played across a square play area. It is easy to learn but you will need to play strategically to clear every card.”

The game includes Quest, Multiplayer, and Classic modes with the ability to collect a variety of decks and have fun with daily competitions.

11/18/22: The Skate City   update brings a new level with 21 fresh challenges and 30 new goals.

“Welcome to the streets of Venice beach! Soak up the sun as you skate along the shores of this legendary spot. Drop into world famous skate parks, bomb hills through the suburbs or flex your way through muscle beach.

Venice brings over 21 fresh challenges to complete along with our smooth new tutorial in Skate Academy for Newcomers. Head over to Free Skate for unlimited sessions and complete all 30 new goals for even more Skate Cred!”

Old Man’s Journey+   is the newest release on Apple Arcade.

“A soul-searching adventure about life’s precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans.

Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving.”

11/11/22:  Sega’s  Football Manager 2023 Touch is the newest title on Apple Arcade:

“The world’s favourite sports management game debuts on Apple Arcade. Feel the thrill of being a soccer manager, developing elite talent and winning soccer’s top prizes.

Bringing our 3D Match Engine to iPhone for the first time, Football Manager 2023 Touch delivers the most authentic football management experience in handheld gaming.

It’s time for you to join the managerial elite. With more than 120 leagues from the world’s biggest footballing nations at your fingertips, where will you find your perfect club?”

11/4/22: App Store Editors’ Choice-winner  Battleheart Legacy+ RPG has arrived on Apple Arcade.

10/28/22:  “Simple rules, challenging solutions” is the tagline for the embroidered puzzle game  Stitch.

10/14/22: “Control time in surreal worlds” in the adventure title The Gardens Between+ .

10/7/22:  Spider Solitaire: Card Game+ and Gin Rummy Classic+  from developer MobilityWare are the newest releases on Apple Arcade.

9/30/22: GRIS+ – Serene and evocative adventure

“Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.

GRIS+ is a serene and evocative experience, free of danger, frustration or death. Players will explore a meticulously designed world brought to life with delicate art, detailed animation, and an elegant original score. Through the game light puzzles, platforming sequences, and optional skill-based challenges will reveal themselves as more of Gris’s world becomes accessible.”

9/23/22: Shovel Knight Dig – Action-packed adventure

“When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight’s peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunneling after them! Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!”

9/16/22:  Garden Tails: Match and Grow  – A relaxing puzzle game

9/9/22: Horizon Chase 2

“FEEL THE ARCADE RACING SPIRIT Horizon Chase 2 is the evolution of the award-winning racing franchise. Born under the arcade sign, this game will fulfill your senses through immersive and high-speed gameplay. This is the golden era of arcade racing brought back over a modern and completely evolved experience.

TRULY CLASSIC GAMEPLAY The classic 90’s signature gameplay stands out to keep your fingers in tight control of the cars. Forget complex setups: you are a few steps from overtakes, forks, and nitrous. Dodge your rivals without a wink. Easy to pick up and play, but hard to master, this game demands sharp racing skills and quick reflexes to beat your opponents and cross the finish line.

ALL-IN MULTIPLAYER Bring your crew to the race! You can play every game mode in online chases with your friends. Assemble a crew with other players to progress together or compete head-to-head with players around the world. Wherever you are, it’s always time to have endless fun in a new era of arcade racing.

THE ART OF TOURING Race around an entirely 3D world, touring a unique art style. From the vibrant colors of each landscape to the immersive conditions of different weathers, all enhanced by a thrilling soundtrack made by Barry Leitch, this game evolves the arcade experience to a state of art. New horizons will steer you to the beauty of a stunning and inviting visual trip with no return.

PLAY THE GARAGE GAME Red or blue? Stars or flames? When visiting the Garage Shop you can customize your car to make it as yours as possible. Collect new cosmetic items, and upgrade your stats throughout the World Tour. Race in different Game Modes and keep on the cycle of getting new visual rewards. Winning was never so worth it.

PLAY IT. REPLAY IT. Horizon Chase 2 was born to be live. Dynamic evergreen events will let you hone your skills and show off your rides. Major Updates will bring up new rewards. Different Game Modes will take you to the next level of challenge. Every day is an excellent reason to come back and race.”

9/2/22: Hanx101 Trivia

“Become a trivia master with Hanx101 Trivia! Test your knowledge across multiple categories from history to math, geography to food – the questions keep coming! Beat your own high score or challenge others in head-to-head trivia stand-offs or team play. Available exclusively on Apple Arcade.

• Journey through the Hanx101 mode and face 101 trivia questions to prove you are a trivia master. Right answers in a row multiply your score!
• Play head-to-head, or team up for competitive trivia showdowns
• Earn wildcards to power up your trivia game and overcome your opponents while battling through tens of thousands of trivia questions
• Learn a new fun fact every time you play

Tom Hanks is challenging you to Hanx101 Trivia! Play, learn, compete, and become a trivia master!”

8/26/22: Love You to Bits+

“Love You to Bits+ is a charmingly cute, purely visual, puzzle-filled, point-and-click, sci-fi adventure spanning all around the universe. Players follow the journey of Kosmo, a clumsy, rookie space explorer in search of Nova, his robot girlfriend. After a fatal accident, Nova’s pieces are scattered across outer space, so now it’s up to Kosmo to retrieve all of Nova’s bits, rebuild her, and get back together. Explore the strangest worlds and planets, full of fantastic aliens, space-time puzzles, and hidden objects to collect. As they complete levels, players will discover Kosmo and Nova’s heartbreaking love story.”

8/19/22:  Popular endless side-scroller Jetpack Joyride is back in an all-new “frantic adventure.” Jetpack Joyride 2 is available now on Apple Arcade!

“Barry returns in a frantic adventure!

In this case, he will have new equipment and weapons to fight new enemies and make his way through the laboratory to stop the scientists’ experiments before it is too late.

The evolved adventure of Jetpack Joyride with new HD graphics, new animations, new mechanics and a new way of playing.”

8/12/22:  Talking Tom+ has arrived on Apple Arcade which means all the fun and no ads or in-app purchases for the hit simulator.

“It’s Talking Tom, the virtual pet cat who loves to chat.

Talking Tom is the cat making every day a fun adventure.

Players adopt this virtual pet, keep him happy and help him explore his world.”

• Talking Tom can really talk
• Fashion and furniture items to collect
• Mini games add action, adventure and fun
• Travel destinations are waiting to be explored
• Photo albums to be filled with memories

8/5/22:  Amazing Bomberman is an all-new title in the popular action franchise. The new Apple Arcade release features 1-4 multiplayer fun with “excellent music and visual effects.”

“‘Bomberman’ the icon of competitive action games is now available on Apple Arcade! Amazing Bomberman is a new Bomberman game with excellent music and visual effects. Enjoy thrilling battles on the stages that change to the rhythm of the music.”

• Easy to play, enjoy online battles anytime, anywhere!
• Fusion of Bomberman with music!? Play through the stages that change to the rhythm of the music.
• Many of the songs were written especially for Amazing Bomberman!!
• Practice mode for solo player.
• Exciting battles between friends in “FRIEND BATTLE” mode!
• Join battles and collect items for customization

7/29/22: Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD+ is the latest title on Apple Arcade available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

“Get ready to jump into action and show the Kingdom who’s the real boss in the best tower defense game!

Face empires of mighty enemies. Clash against supreme bosses, unlocking and switching to new towers. Train legendary heroes and get all the achievements using your strategy in this amazing TD game.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance will give you hours and hours of gameplay in the best tower defense game available!”

7/22/22:  HEROish is the newest game to land on Apple Arcade and it’s another exclusive to the service. Here’s how developer Sunblink describes it:

“Play as one of six epic heroes, summon troops, sling spells, and destroy enemy towers to achieve victory in this exciting head-to-head castle defense game. Players can enjoy single-player adventures with three campaigns filled with campy storytelling, sweeping musical scores, and hand-crafted environments. Or they can dive into fast-paced battles with friends and family in competitive 1v1 or 2v2 matches. Players can build custom decks and upgrade cards to create monstrous combinations of troops and spells as they aim to defeat their opponents, destroy the Soul Gem that gives them power, and move to the top of the leaderboards.”

7/15/22:  Coming as an Apple Arcade exclusive, the new Subway Surfers Tag is now available . Here’s how developer Sybo Games describes the new installment in the popular franchise:

“Challenge Guard in off-limit areas including the Railyard, Park, Docks, and Underground

SURF INTO THE YARD AND ALWAYS KEEP MOVING

Join the Crew across multiple off-limit, interactive city locations. Skate over the retired trains in the railyard, play in the park after dark, pick up some power-ups at the cargo docks or investigate the mysterious underground. But watch out! Guard is not about to put up with these shenanigans and is hot on your heels – and this time, he’s brought reinforcements!

SKATE, GRIND, TAG, AND ESCAPE

Chase your high score! Free skate across the arena, grinding rails, landing jumps, tagging objectives and blasting the clean up crew bots to gain sweet combo point action. Avoid Guard and his clean-up-crew as they chase you down to put an end to this foolishness.”

7/8/22: Samorost 3+ – Peculiar cosmic journey

7/1/22: My Bowling 3D+  – Realistic bowling

6/24/22:   Air Twister – Swipe Shooting

6/17/22 : Cooking Mama: Cuisine!  – Master the Kitchen

6/10/22:  Disney Jigsaw Puzzle by MobilityWare+ is the latest arrival on Apple’s gaming service. It features more than 25,000 puzzles with your favorite Disney and Hasbro characters, and much more.

Jigsaw Puzzle by MobilityWare+ features the largest, most beautiful collection of jigsaw puzzles ranging from iconic brands like Disney, Hasbro, and many more. With numerous categories and genres to choose from, “Jigsaw Puzzle” features over 25,000 puzzles with players sorting and moving the pieces around on the board, and filling in the edges, just like the real thing. Only now, players can take the puzzle with them anywhere they go.

6/3/22:  Frogger is on a new adventure with a 3D puzzle-solving challenge, Frogger and the Rumbling Ruins .

Make your way through puzzle-ridden ruins and unravel the mysteries of the Ancient Salientians. Guide Frogger through the ruins by manipulating the terrain! Simple and intuitive three-dimensional puzzles. More than 100 stages with all sorts of traps and enemies! And in the deepest parts of the ruins, will a ferocious boss battle await? A fun and friendly story with a group of unique friends. Add all treasures found in the ruins to your collection!

5/27/22:  After bringing Pro Snooker & Pool 2022+ to Apple Arcade, iWare Designs has launched its popular Pro Darts 2022+ on the platform today.

Meanwhile, the fun and educational Crayola Create and Play+ for kids has received its biggest update (this happens to be one of my five-year-old’s favorite games along with Pok Pok ).

Pro Darts 2022+

With fully textured 3D game environments, specialist custom boards for standard and more obscure game types, and millions of possible dart component combinations, Pro Darts 2022 is the complete package for both casual and serious gamers. The simple ‘swipe to throw’ interface combined with an innovative adjustable ‘player assist’ system allows everyone from novices to pros to pick up and play the game instantly at their own skill level.

It’s a brand new day in Crayola Create & Play! Explore an all-new creative world, where everything is interactive! Let your imagination run wild as you decorate, build, and play in your own unique world. All of your favorite creative activities are here — plus some exciting new ones! Stroll down Main Street, hike through the woods, roam into a colorful jungle, down into sparkling caves, or fly up into the clouds. And just for fun, bring your pets along for a ride aboard the Imagination Express, it’ll take you anywhere you want to go! For the first time, players can also craft one-of-a-kind rocketships and kites in the new Craftables activity! Looking for even more inspiration? Go on a special QUEST to find all of the limited-time Spring items!

5/20/22:  Warped Kart Racers is an exclusive new Apple Arcade game in the style of Mario Kart.

Race and battle – solo or multiplayer – with the stars from American Dad!, Family Guy, King of the Hill and Solar Opposites! Get warped into the ultimate kart racing game – by yourself, or multiplayer – featuring the stars of 20th Television’s hit animated shows: American Dad!, Family Guy, King of the Hill and Solar Opposites! Experience iconic locations and even some surprise ones in your quest for karting glory! TAKE CONTROL of one of 20 playable characters and beat your friends in riotous races and brutal battles Master RACING AND BATTLING across 16 maps drawn from fan-favorite episodes Play an extensive SINGLE PLAYER campaign, or compete in 8-player MULTIPLAYER matches Complete DAILY CHALLENGES to unlock new CHARACTERS, SKINS, KARTS and CUSTOMIZATIONS

 5/13/22:  Whether it’s been a while since you’ve picked it up or have never played, the wildly popular, random, and hilarious  Goat Simulator+  is now available on Apple Arcade.

Goat Simulator is the latest in goat simulation technology, bringing next-gen goat simulation to YOU. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your mobile dreams have finally come true! Gameplay-wise, Goat Simulator is all about causing as much destruction as you possibly can as a goat. It has been compared to an old-school skating game, except instead of being a skater, you’re a goat, and instead of doing tricks, you wreck stuff. more! When it comes to goats, not even the sky is the limit, as you can probably just bug through it and crash the game. DISCLAIMER Goat Simulator is a completely stupid game and, to be honest, you should probably spend your money on something else, such as a hula hoop, a pile of bricks, or maybe pool your money together with your friends and buy a real goat. KEY FEATURES * You can be a goat * Get points for wrecking stuff – brag to your friends that you’re the alpha goat * MILLIONS OF BUGS! We’re only eliminating the crash-bugs, everything else is hilarious and we’re keeping it * In-game physics that bug out all the time * Seriously look at that goat’s neck * You can be a goat

5/6/22:  Badland Party  has launched on Apple Arcade with both single and multiplayer action.

Discover the next game in the multi-award-winning hit series that follows Apple’s Game of the Year and Design Award winning BADLAND and BADLAND 2, enjoyed by over 150 million players around the world. Badland Party continues its creators quest to perfect atmospheric side-scrolling adventures with stunning graphics and innovative physics-based gameplay. Witness the award-winning series take the visual allure another step forward, introduce dozens of new characters to play with and allow friends to play together in both local and online multiplayer modes. Or enjoy a single player adventure together with an AI companion. Survive through multiple new worlds, take down giant machines in epic boss-fights, co-operate to solve multiplayer puzzles, roll, fly, swim and dive through the beautiful lush world of Badland and help save the Clones from the heinous contraptions of the machine kind. Whether you play solo or with friends & family, Badland Party’s elegant controls and frequent checkpoints make it easy to pick up and enjoy. Yet, the wealth of missions, achievements and weekly challenges will impress even the most hardcore players.

4/29/22:  Prune has received high praise over the years for delivering a creative and unique experience that’s both addictive and soothing. Now it’s available on Apple Arcade.

Prune is a love letter to trees. A game about the beauty and joy of cultivation. With a swipe of a finger, grow and shape your tree into the sunlight while avoiding the dangers of a hostile world. Bring life to a forgotten landscape and uncover a story hidden deep beneath the soil. A unique digital plant for your pocket Beautiful, minimalist art and a super clean interface—it’s just you and the trees Meditative music and sound design for you to zen out to No IAP, no monetization strategy, no currencies Share screenshots of your unique tree creations with friends Synchronize progress across all your devices

4/22/22:  Moonshot – A Journey Home is a new physics-based slingshot space adventure on Apple Arcade. It features 126 different levels across 7 worlds with weekly challenges and over 35 different skins and 50 achievements to unlock.

Moonshot is a physics-based puzzle game where you play as Moon Pi, a young moon separated from Mother Earth. Using slingshot mechanics and navigational puzzles, help Moon Pi trek across the mysterious universe to finally get back home.

4/15/22:  Two more popular iOS games have been added to Apple Arcade. Pro Snooker & Pool 2022 and Construction Simulator 2 are now available.

Following the worldwide success of its sports games iWare Designs brings you Pro Snooker & Pool 2022, probably one of the most realistic and playable snooker and pool games available on mobile devices. Boasting fully textured game environments and full 3D rigid body physics this game is the complete package for both casual and serious gamers.

In Construction Simulator 2, you build your own construction company and take the wheel of 40+ original, licensed construction vehicles from Caterpillar, Liebherr, Palfinger, Bell, STILL, ATLAS, Mack Trucks, Meiller Kipper, and Kenworth.

4/8/22:  First shown off at Apple’s March event, Gear.Club Stradale is now available on Apple Arcade. The new racing game lets you experience the world’s best supercars along with cooperative play and worldwide competitions. It also features daily, weekly, and monthly exclusive content.

Meanwhile, along with the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 film landing in theaters, Sonic Dash+  – the fun endless runner – has arrived on Apple Arcade.

Welcome to Italy, birthplace of supercars! Gear.Club Stradale is a dream come true: taking a long vacation in a gorgeous villa with all the time in the world to drive the most beautiful supercars. Gather your friends and start your own club in the breathtaking region of Tuscany, Italy. Cooperate with your friends in daily, weekly, and monthly exclusive content to build your dream car collection! Build and improve your Club’s workshops to enhance your car’s performance and customize your vehicles. Defend your Club in worldwide competitions and reach the highest rankings Unlock new content through your progression and achievements. Experience the best car-handling on mobile devices thanks to intelligent, real-like driving assistances that guarantee high accessibility. This is a trip you’ll never want to end…

4/1/22:  Pocket Build  offers the ability to build instantly with hundreds of items in a massive open world.

Have you ever wanted to make your own little fantasy world? A farm, some kind of castle, or just an epic fantasy city? Pocket Build is an open world game where you can build with no limitations or restrictions. Build whatever you like, whenever you like, however you like. The possibilities are endless!

3/25/22: Alto’s Adventure: The Spirit of the Mountain  is an exciting Apple Arcade-exclusive from award-winning developer Snowman.

Read more in our full launch coverage here .

3/11/22:  From award-winning developer ustwo games, Monument Valley 2 is now available on Apple Arcade.

Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Sequel to the Apple Game of the Year 2014, Monument Valley 2 presents a brand new adventure set in a beautiful and impossible world. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way.

3/4/22:  Veteran iOS action platformer Shadow Blade has arrived on Apple Arcade.

Kuro is a young man on his quest to become the Shadow Blade. He must seek the teachings of the last remaining ninja master. You will guide him through challenging levels, around countless traps, sneaking past enemies or right over their dead bodies. You have to be fast, be stealthy, be aware of your environment. You have to be a ninja. It features intuitive touch controls and an array of weapons and challenging levels. Becoming a ninja is at your fingertips!

2/25/22:  Coming from the two-time Apple Design Award-winning developer Broken Rules , the free-flowing Gibbon: Beyond the Trees has landed on Apple Arcade.

Experience free-flowing dynamic movement based on brachiation, the way real gibbons swing through the trees Master acrobatic moves, including launching from another gibbon’s hands in mid air A touching adventure of a family of gibbons trying to survive amid an encroaching human threat. Play through an hourlong adventure in story mode, or race to freedom through a procedurally generated jungle in liberation mode. Stunning 2D hand painted visuals that breathe life into a rapidly vanishing world. Explore varied environments, from the wild jungles of Southeast Asia to the hectic human world beyond. Gibbon: Beyond the Trees deals with challenging but acute environmental topics, including deforestation, poaching and climate change.

2/18/22:  Long-running iOS magical sim Wylde Flowers has made its debut on Apple Arcade.

Wylde Flowers is a cozy life and farming sim with a witchy twist! Escape to a cute world of diverse folks, and magical spells, as you and the coven unravel a mystery! Play as Tara, as she arrives at a cozy rural island to help out her grandma and the family farm. Explore a wholesome world of magical realms, beautiful beaches, secretive forests and the friendly town of Fairhaven.

2/11/22:  Veteran tower defense favorite Bloons TD 6 is now available on Apple Arcade with fun co-op action with up to four players.

Craft your perfect defense from a combination of awesome Monkey Towers, upgrades, Heroes, and activated abilities, then pop every last invading Bloon! Start enjoying the massive and ever-expanding features that deliver endless hours of the best strategy gaming available.

2/4/22:  The number one bridge building game on the App Store, Bridge Constructor has now arrived on Apple Arcade.

In Bridge Constructor+ you have to prove yourself as an accomplished master bridge builder. Play 40 different levels, and build bridges over deep valleys, canals, and rivers. Stress tests reveal whether the bridge you build can withstand the daily stress of continual use from cars, trucks and, more recently, super-heavy tank trucks.

1/28/22:  The popular Where’s Waldo-style Hidden Folks has arrived on Apple Arcade (2017 App Store Game of the Year). Hidden Folks is all hand-drawn with over 300+ obejects to find in the interactive landscapes.

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!! A strip of targets shows you what to look for. Tap a target for a hint, and find enough to unlock the next area.

1/21/22:  A quirky take on tennis is now on Apple Arcade with Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis .

Join your favorite iconic characters from Nickelodeon shows past and present as they compete in the most Extreme Tennis Matches EVER! All your favorite retro Nicktoons come together for the ultimate tennis showdown: SpongeBob, Angelica, Rocko, Garfield, and more!

1/14/22:  Described as a “story-driven crafting ARPG,” Crashlands has become an iOS favorite over the last decade, even winning TouchArcade’s Game of the Year award in 2016.

Craft, battle, and quest your way through Crashlands, an outlandish, story-driven Crafting RPG overflowing with sass! Become Flux Dabes, a galactic trucker whose latest shipment gets derailed by a chin-strapped alien menace named Hewgodooko, leaving you stranded on an alien planet. As you hustle to retrieve your packages you’ll become enmeshed in a nefarious plot of world domination, which will require all of your wits and both of your glutes to overcome. Learn recipes from the local sentient life, make new friends, uncover ancient secrets and deadly bosses, tame everything and build yourself a home-away-from-home as you learn to thrive on planet Woanope.

1/7/22:  Popular card game developer MobilityWare has brought its Hearts as well as Spades classics to Apple Arcade.

Spades: Card Game+ Spades has a fresh new look on the Apple Arcade, featuring brand new goals for you to reach! We’ve also included clear tutorials to help you learn the game of spades at your own pace! Relax and train your brain as you compete in the game of Spades! Spades adds a new element of strategy & puzzles to the classic card game space. Plan and strategize each move as you compete with a partner to try and out-bid and out-play your opponents. Win the most books and be the first to 250 points to win! Be careful though, spades can’t be played until they are broken! Precision, strategy and quick thinking are needed to master the game! Hearts: Card Game+ Hearts on Apple Arcade is a classic competitive card game, and MobilityWare’s artificial intelligence ensures YOUR play has the competitive edge, Hearts card master! This free Hearts game will teach you how to play with our intuitive AI. Our artificial intelligence adapts to your Hearts card game play style. Play feels fair, even though your opponents are some smart bots. But while playing them can feel like a challenge, MobilityWare’s Hearts hints AI feature is at your disposal and the smartest of them all! AI bot opponents offer another major benefit – you can play them offline, so no wifi is required to play Hearts!

12/17/21:  Get ready to battle in 5-minute, 3v3 matches as your favorite characters with Disney Melee Mania :

Cue the lights! Hear the fans roar! Disney Melee Mania calls all worthy competitors to step into the spotlight! In this dazzling Arcade battle arena, your holo-team of rumble-ready Disney and Pixar champions competes in fast-paced 3v3 multiplayer battles. From Wreck-It Ralph, Elsa and Mickey to Frozone, Moana, Buzz Lightyear (and beyond!), choose from multiple holographic Disney and Pixar champs and rack up points with their unique skills. Embrace the chaos of dodging obstacles while brawling in fun and frenzied close-combat competition. – 5-Minute Melees – Quick-fire games for fighting on the fly. Battle smart to make each moment count! – 12 Champions – Pick and progress your party of 3 from a holo-roster of Disney & Pixar champs! – Multiple Game Modes – New challenges to test your skills and upgrades! – Customize Your Clashes – Gear up in character costumes and equip eye-catching trails! – Regular Events – Ace matches daily for one-off prizes! Score the win, but don’t get cocky – there’s always a new challenger waiting to knock you from the spotlight. Play to unlock new champions and upgrade their powers to achieve a victory that is anything but virtual!

12/10/21:  In 2017, Splitter Critters won both iPhone Game of Year and an Apple Design Award. The hit puzzle adventure is now available on Apple Arcade.

Split the world with a swipe of your finger and then rearrange it to guide critters back to their spaceship. Explore colorful planets full of danger, challenging puzzles, and innovative mechanics that will make you think in new ways. The immersive soundscapes of each world, best experienced with headphones, set the tone for your journey.

12/3/21:  The 2018 Apple Design Award Winner action title Oddmar plus the adventure metroidvania side-scroller Dandara: Trials of Fear are now available on Apple Arcade.

Oddmar struggles with life in his village and is not worthy of a place in Valhalla. He is shunned by his fellow Vikings and must redeem himself of his squandered potential. One day he is offered an opportunity to prove himself, but at a price… IMMERSE yourself in an epic Viking story animated as a motion comic. JOURNEY through 24 beautifully hand-crafted levels of physics-based puzzles and platforming challenges. DISCOVER your true power with magically imbued weapons and shields. ENCOUNTER new friends and foes on your journey through magical forests, snowy mountains, and treacherous mines.

11/19/21:  The exciting LEGO Star Wars: Castaways release for Apple Arcade is officially here.

Explore a mysterious new planet and meet new friends along the way in LEGO® Star Wars™: Castaways. By customizing their character, fans can live out their Star Wars fantasies in the first social, action-adventure LEGO Star Wars game, available only on Apple Arcade. Build your own in-game LEGO minifigure from hundreds of LEGO pieces in a new Star Wars game on Apple Arcade. Discover a secret world, now home to fellow Castaways, and build a life in this new home! Explore a new island, meet new characters, race Microfighters and even throw a dance party on the island! Team up or play solo and immerse yourself in simulations, recorded by the technology of an ancient civilization, spanning moments across the Star Wars universe. Battle foes, solve puzzles, build your skills in battle arenas and learn to pilot your way through flight simulations! Unearth mysteries and discover a growing threat to life on the planet. Join the ranks of Castaways and write your Star Wars destiny in a new, never-before-seen LEGO Star Wars adventure!

11/12/21:  One of the most popular shooters of all time, Galaga Wars , is available on Apple Arcade.

Your All-time favorite shoot’em up arcade game is now available on iPhone and iPad. Take control of the most iconic spaceships and free the galaxy from the invaders! The galaxy is at stake. Fire up the engines and destroy endless waves of aliens in a shower of laser blasts and smoking missiles! Galaga Wars+ is Bandai Namco’s classic arcade shooter game brought to Apple Arcade. With stunning graphics and simple touchscreen controls, Galaga Wars+ is an exhilarating trip down memory lane for all Nostalgic gamers and an instant blast for everyone to enjoy.

11/5/21:  A new PvP game has landed on Apple Arcade with Transformers Tactical Arena .

Assemble a team of all your favorite Transformers! Battle your way through the ranks of competitive Arenas in this real-time PvP strategy game! Unlock new cards, master their unique abilities, and evolve your strategy to gain a competitive advantage. With dozens of familiar characters, powerful structures, and an arsenal of tactical support units at your disposal, no two battles are alike.

10/29/21:  Crayola Create and Play aimed at kiddos 4+ is available now on Apple Arcade.

Spark creativity with Crayola Create and Play+! Crayola Create and Play+ is the official Crayola creativity app, with frequent new activities to help you imagine, experiment, and grow with every month! Explore dozens of creative, confidence-building games and enjoy endless hours of productive play. Crayola Create & Play+ encourages curiosity, artistic independence, and a safe place to develop self-expression. It’s so much more than drawing and coloring pages! Each of the activities helps develop imagination and a creative point of view…we’re all kids at heart, and everyone can be creative! Our regular content updates add new features, activities, and learning games. There’s always something new to explore and master!

10/19/21:  NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition  has launched on Apple Arcade and features MyCAREER, MyCOURT, Quick Match Modes, The Association Mode, Online Multiplayer Mode, and more.

NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition is the latest title in the world-renowned, best-selling NBA 2K series exclusively on Apple Arcade. Live your NBA dreams on the hardwood and run with today’s top stars like Luka Doncic, Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Karl-Anthony Towns and more – in an authentic NBA 2K experience.

10/15/21:  Apple Arcade subscribers will be excited to hear that iPhone game of the year winner, Tiny Wings is the latest hit to make the jump to the gaming service.

You have always dreamed of flying – but your wings are tiny. Luckily the world is full of beautiful hills. Use the hills as jumps – slide down, flap your wings and fly! At least for a moment – until this annoying gravity brings you back down to earth. But the next hill is waiting for you already. Watch out for the night and fly as fast as you can. Otherwise flying will only be a dream once again. Tiny Wings was chosen as the iPhone Game of the Year in App Store Rewind 2011 in Europe and many other countries.
Thank you Apple and a big thank you to all Tiny Wings fans!

10/8/21:  The hit Frogger-style reimagined for the iOS-era, Crossy Road is now available on Apple Arcade.

Hop back into the adventure with Crossy Road® re-imagined for Apple Arcade. Join Crossy Chicken to collect all the characters & discover CROSSY ROAD park.

10/1/21:  The high-intensity, award-winning rhythm game Thumper: Pocket Edition has landed on Apple Arcade.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the void and confront a maniacal giant head. With this special pocket edition, you can play all nine epic levels with one hand. Hurtle forward, master new moves, and survive terrifying boss battles. Propelled by a pounding original soundtrack, you’ll feel every crushing impact. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must conquer rhythm hell.

9/24/21:  LEGO Star Wars Battles has arrived on Apple Arcade this week.

Lead your favorite LEGO® Star Wars™ characters into real-time, multiplayer PvP battles in arenas inspired by iconic locations from throughout the galaxy! What happens when an Ewok takes on a Tusken Raider? Can a flock of porgs tackle a stormtrooper in a standoff? Could Chewbacca go toe-to-toe with Boba Fett? Who would win in a showdown between Yoda and Darth Vader? Collect and upgrade LEGO Star Wars characters, troops, and vehicles and craft formidable light and dark side armies. Build LEGO towers on the battlefield and develop a strategy to attack, defend, and capture territory as you push towards the enemy base to claim victory! Download this exciting LEGO game that brings together every era of Star Wars™ storytelling in a tower defense style.

9/17/21:  New this week are the side-scrolling action game  Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls  and Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure .

An All-New Castlevania Game! The beloved gothic fantasy series returns with an original game exclusive to Apple Arcade with “Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls”!

Play TEMPLE RUN as never before! Beat match 3 puzzles to uncover the mysteries of the ancient temple realm. Create powerful combos and use special pieces to become a Temple Champion! Assist the great adventurer, archeologist and Temple Runner Scarlett Fox as you solve puzzles to overcome the mysterious obstacles along your path.

9/10/21:  The latest to make the jump from iOS to Apple Arcade is the puzzle/sim mashup Zookeeper World .

Zookeeper, the definitive action-puzzle game played by more than 30 million people, is now available as a Apple Arcade exclusive! Solve simple match-3 puzzles to create your own zoo. Make it the only one of its kind in the world! Get through a variety of puzzles and collect Coins to fill your zoo with cute animals, plants and more! They’ll increase your zoo’s Charm and attract all sorts of visitors!

9/3/21:  Three new games have landed today on Apple Arcade with the popular iOS classic Layton’s Mystery Journey , MasterChef: Let’s Cook! , and Zen Pinball Party .

8/27/21:  Two more iOS classics have arrived on Apple Arcade. The popular Asphalt 8: Airborne and Zelda-inspired Baldo are now available.

8/20/21:  Tetris Beat  has arrived on Apple Arcade.

Tetris® Beat – The world famous Tetris® puzzle game is blocking to a new beat, fusing its hit gameplay with exclusive music and innovative rhythm mechanics. The game features a diverse and eclectic lineup of incredible musicians including Alison Wonderland, GARZA, Hannah Diamond, Octo Octa, Dauwd, CINTHIE and many more, with new exclusive songs added every month from today’s hottest and up-and-coming talent.

8/13/21:  The Pokémon-style RPG Monster Hunter Stories  from Capcom has arrived on Apple Arcade.

The Apple Arcade version of this game contains the same content as the Monster Hunter Stories app available elsewhere. Please read the “Important Notes” section before playing. • Game Features – Recruit countless Monsties! Monsties, and the bonds you form with them, are the backbone of your adventure. Explore vast environments and dungeons to find monster dens, and bring back the eggs you find to hatch new Monsties! – Fight with your Monsties in Network Battles! Take your hero and the Monsties you’ve raised into battles with other Riders! Build a team of your favorites to challenge other players. – New features for the smartphone version! New improvements include beautiful high-resolution graphics, improved user interface, and a new auto-save feature! • Story The story begins in a forest near the village of Riders. Three young friends—the hero, Lilia, and Cheval—stumble upon a shining egg.

8/6/21:  Another highly popular iOS title has arrived on Apple Arcade, Super Stickman Golf 3 . All premium content is unlocked with this version and of course no ads or in-app purchases.

Super Stickman Golf 3 is a 2D golf game packed full of amazing courses, crazy power ups, fun collectable cards, wild game modes and of course, tons of multiplayer madness. Master dozens of courses and square off against friends in turn-based head to head matches or up to 8 players in real-time races to the cup!

7/23/21:  Jetpack Joyride is the latest iOS hit to land on Apple Arcade. Whether you’re picking it up for the first time or excited to rediscover it, the classic endless runner flyer is available now .

Skate City has also launched a big Tokyo expansion to celebrate skateboarding being included in the Olympics for the first time.

7/16/21:  After Apple teased the releases last month, the new  Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City along with the remastered Angry Birds Reloaded and Doodle God Universe are all available on Apple Arcade.

Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City  comes with an all-new biome along with fresh challenges and content.  Angry Birds Reloaded comes with new characters, and Doodle God Universe has been totally redrawn.

7/2/21:  Solitaire Stories is the latest popular iOS title to make the jump to Apple Arcade.

Behold! The world’s greatest card game, Solitaire… now with progressive difficulty storylines, gorgeous deck designs, daily challenges, global leaderboards, and a weird sense of humor. If you like classic Klondike Solitaire and have a wild imagination, you’re going to love Solitaire Stories.

6/25/21:  The new Apple Arcade games today are both iOS classics and also happen to both be Apple Design Award Winners. Leo’s Fortune and INKS are available now on the platform.

Leo’s Fortune is a platform adventure game where you hunt down the cunning and mysterious thief that stole your gold. Beautifully hand-crafted levels bring the story of Leo to life in this epic adventure.

and here’s the description for INKS that takes a different approach to pinball:

INKS updates pinball for a new generation. It combines the joy of pinball with skilful tactical challenges, and allows you to create wondrous works of art as the ball smashes around the canvas. Blocks of color burst like beautiful fireworks across the surface, building up in vivid layers and recording a visual history of your game as you perfect your score.

6/17/21:  Two new titles have landed on Apple Arcade. Frenzic: Overtime is a remake of the original popular puzzler from the Iconfactory that first launched on Mac OS X in 2007. Meanwhile, the simulation title Game Dev Story has arrived on Apple Arcade too.

Frenzic: Overtime combines fast-paced engaging game play, stunning visuals and sound in an arcade style puzzle game that players can easily pick up and play. Life on the factory floor at Frenzic Industries can be a bit chaotic as players assemble Power Cores for the new ZAPBOTs. As players meet their shift goals in a timely manner, they’ll be promoted to more rewarding positions on the assembly line. Players will face over 45 levels, multiple gameplay modes and hundreds of mini-goals as they uncover the secrets of Frenzic Industries, and ultimately, save the world. Easy to learn, challenging to master — it’s fun for the entire family! This blast from the past steps into the future!

And here’s the description for Game Dev Story:

Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation. Features the ability to develop your company’s own game console, plus a system for changing your staff members’ professions. Hire talented people and train them to develop their skills. As your staff gets more experience, you will unlock a wider array of game genres and content to develop. Try to find the most popular combinations and develop for the latest platform! Your staff members can have a variety of game-related professions, from programmer to sound engineer. Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

6/11/21:  A new medieval fantasy RPG has landed on Apple Arcade with Legends of Kingdom Rush :

Embark on an epic journey through the medieval fantasy world of Kingdom Rush in this amazing RPG game with roguelike elements! LEAD THE MOST POWERFUL KINGDOM RUSH CHARACTERS An extraplanar menace of unprecedented proportions is attacking the realm! Lead a party of heroes to stop this foe in a highly engaging combat system that is easy to learn but hard to master. 5 Legendary Heroes, like the mighty paladin Gerald Lightseeker or the cunning shadow assassin Asra Daggerfall, will be awaiting your command. 11 Companion Heroes, with different skills and powers, like the resourceful forest ranger, the volatile dwarven bombardier, or the menacing dark knight will follow your Legends to victory! Unlock all of these fantastic heroes as you push through more and more dangerous lands. STRATEGIC GRID-BASED COMBAT Strategically move your heroes on a hex-based grid to best fit their skills to your combat tactics. Switch and match your heroes and companions until you find your ideal team for each battle! EXPERIENCE THE KINGDOM RUSH NARRATIVE LIKE NEVER BEFORE Learn more about the Kingdom Rush universe with over 100 narrative events while you fight your way through lush forests, rugged mountains, and devastated wastelands.

5/27/21:  After almost two months since we’ve seen fresh Apple Arcade games, a new “crazy puzzle adventure” has launched –  All of You .

From the creators of Love You to Bits and Bring You Home, Alike Studio presents All of You. All of You is a cute, purely visual, accessible, family-friendly puzzle adventure with unique gameplay. Play and pause time in every part of the level to unveil the right path for the main character. You will follow the journey of a clumsy chicken traversing all kinds of places in search of her lost chicks. Explore strange places filled with fun characters, exciting surprises, and many treacherous dangers – all to find every one of your chicks.

4/23/21:  Skate City from Snowman has received a nice update today on Apple Arcade with a new endless mode:

Get ready to make your mark in Pro Skate. Set your highest score in an endless run through Los Angeles with all new generated skate features that make no two runs the same! See how far you can travel through the city while linking combos and perfect tricks together to set new records. Watch out for security guards and new obstacles because as soon as you crash your run is over! Compete for the top spot in our leaderboards, and complete all 60 new objectives included in this mode. Only available in L.A. for now.

4/2/21:  Apple Arcade has gotten a huge update today with 30+ new games ranging from big titles to iOS and traditional hits.

• Apple Arcade gets massive expansion with 30 new games, including hit iOS classics and more

To check out all the new games, you can head to the App Store > Arcade tab > swipe down to the bottom > tap “See All Games.”

3/26/21:  Two new games have arrived on Apple Arcade today, Farm It! and Hitchhiker .

Welcome to Farm It! Take your time to play amazing mini games in order to get resources to build your farm world. Embark on an adventurous journey: by playing fun mini games, obtain resources and decorate different areas of your farm and enjoy the company of fun and amazing in-game characters and cute animals. What are you waiting for? Indulge yourself in some farming and build the most amazing farm world. Build your dream farm!

And Hitchhiker is a road-trip mystery:

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory. As a hitchhiker with no memory or destination, you catch a series of rides across a strange and beautiful landscape, tracking the mysterious disappearance of a person close to you. Your drivers range from stoic farmers to off-duty waitresses, and each one has a story to tell. Clues appear, alliances emerge, and nothing is quite what it seems. As your journey continues, you must decode the events of your past while confronting the dangers that lie ahead. Hitchhiker is a road-trip odyssey about exploring the unknown in order to find yourself.

3/19/21:  Apple Arcade has gained the new sim game  Cozy Grove . It’s a spookified look at the genre that takes place on a “haunted, ever-changing island.”

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a life-sim game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you’ll wander the island’s forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you’ll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

3/5/21:   SP!NG is the newest Apple Arcade title. It’s a physics action-puzzler and feels like a mashup between Cut the Rope and Sonic the Hedgehog.

SP!NG is like a stress ball for your brain Experience the zen and skillful world that is SP!NG. With only one touch, flow through hundreds of hand-crafted levels. Unlock new themes that change the look and feel of your experience. Earn new characters and perfect levels to unlock new challenging modes.

2/19/21 : The latest to land on Apple Arcade is the zombie action title  Survival Z.

After the event, humanity lies on the brink while zombies dominate the landscape! You are a survivor. Armed with your wits and bravado, you are determined to save all who remain. Your goal is clear: find survivors and seek out a way to exterminate the undead menace. Choose your way along randomly generated routes to build and battle your way through environments crawling with zombies. Features: Blast your way through a wide range of zombie types. Place traps and obstacles to increase your chances of survival. Collect and upgrade equipment to power up your character. Ever-changing routes create endless replayability. No two runs are the same! Bring other survivors into the fold and fight alongside them. Unique story events that with extra rewards…for those who can survive them. Over 15 playable characters, 50 unique levels, and infinite possibilities for fun!

2/5/21:  New toady for Apple Arcade is lumen. –  a puzzler with light, mirrors, and lenses.

lumen. is a puzzle game with unique mechanics, where you have to solve levels using lights, lenses and mirrors. You will find yourself in the old attic and discover the mysterious antique box of Ms. Olivia McLumen, who lived in Scotland over a hundred years ago and was a great inventor of her time, she saved her inventions in cinematic frames for you to restore.

1/29/21:   Populous Run for Apple Arcade is a fun and quirky “unconventional running game where you control a crown of people.

• Dodge giant fast food
• Slide down pipes like at a waterpark
• Battle rapper bosses, including Macaron, Donut, and Burger
• Test yourself in Hardcore mode
• Collect all the secret characters who are hidden in the levels
• Show your respect for the upbeat original soundtrack with its choral singing

1/22/21:  Apple Arcade gets two new titles for today:  Spire Blast –  a physics-based match puzzler and  NUTS – a surveillance mystery involving squirrels.

Spire Blast

Take a step into the colorful world of Spire Blast. With your ever hungry dragon companion collapse numerous mysterious towers of all shapes and sizes that have risen all over the kingdom. Test your wits and skills, use all the tools at your disposal and you will emerge victorious!

Gear up your caravan, boot up your GPS, spread out your map and head for the depths of Melmoth Forest. As a rookie field researcher, you’ll place cameras during the day, and watch the footage at night, tracking the movements of a scurry of squirrels. Where do they hide their nuts? What puzzling routes do they take? And why do they behave so strangely?

1/8/21:  The first launch on Apple Arcade for 2021 is  Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon .  Check out the launch trailer here and read more below:

A long time has passed since the White City was washed from the face of Gaia – and the once magnificent Kingdom of Arcadia was shattered into hundreds of islands of the Uncharted Sea. Four adventurers have set on a journey to restore the world to its former glory. Following rumors and prophecies, they have found a way into a mythical underground complex, Chronos Dungeon. Deep down, hidden somewhere, lies the Paradigm Hourglass, an object powerful enough to alter history. Will you find the route to the bottom floor, and what challenges await you inside Chronos Dungeon? A DUNGEON CRAWLER FOR ALL AGES Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is a dungeon crawler featuring four players couch co-op, inspired by 16-bit arcade classics. Fight side by side with your friends, or control all four heroes by yourself – will you make it to the bottom of Chronos Dungeon? If this is your first game in the genre, don’t worry – Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is easy to pick up even for newcomers and will keep you and your companions entertained for hours! A NEW DUNGEON EVERY TIME Randomized modifiers make each level unique, and each run unexpected. Heroes start every game with different stats, depending on the zodiac sign they’re bound to, and each of the four adventurers, Knight, Huntress, Grandmaster, and Mage, feels and plays differently. If less than four local players are available, the idle adventurers can be selected on the fly by any player. A NEW CHAPTER IN THE OCEANHORN UNIVERSE Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is a new chapter in the Oceanhorn universe, set 200 years after Oceanhorn 2. Find out if our heroes can defeat Chronos, and change the course of history!

12/11/20:  An exciting release today on Apple Arcade comes from ustwo games, the award-winning developer behind the hit game Monument Valley . The new release is  Alba: A Wildlife Adventure .

Join Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. She is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines, but when she sees an animal in danger, she realises she needs to do something about it! This is truly a Mediterranean paradise if you ignore all the litter! From the idyllic beaches to the ancient castle overlooking the town a whole island is ready to be explored. With Ines and your grandfather – who is a total bird nerd – by your side, you can start the movement to save the island. Maybe even the world after that. Handcrafted visuals. Every little corner of the island has been looked after with great detail. Trust me, it took us a while to make it Join Alba and Ines to found the AIWRL (really rolls off the tongue doesn’t it?), an organisation that can save the island You will need to gather a bunch of volunteers and the town is full of good people. Help them out and convince them to join you There are animals everywhere, can you find all the species?

12/4/20: Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes   is now on Apple Arcade bringing an interesting mashup of pinball and tower defense.

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes fuses Classic Pinball and Tower Defense in an exciting sequel to the award winning Zombie Rollerz franchise crafted especially for Apple Arcade! KEY FEATURES -Roguelike gameplay ensures hours upon hours of exciting, replayable content -Fight adorkable zombies in a cartoon world -A next-gen pinball experience combined with tower defense -Discover and unlock hundreds of combinations of heroes and powers -Unique Zombie Bosses change up the challenge

11/27/20 : Apple Arcade’s new game for Black Friday is  Warp Drive – Teleport Racing!  and as the name suggests, it comes with a fun twist.

WARP DRIVE is a fast-paced, arcade style racing game with a brand new way to drive: instantly TELEPORT around the track to find shortcuts and hidden routes! Take control of your QUAD ROTOR RACER, equip a Warp Module, and enter a series of high-speed tournaments to test your skills and creative driving abilities. Drive on the ceiling, jump huge canyons and race up waterfalls in an epic inverted racing battle! Compete in a series of dynamically generated tournaments, with random options providing a different experience every time you play! UPGRADE your car between races, gradually adding more capabilities to DRIFT, BOOST, or WARP your way to victory. Follow the advice of your outspoken manager, Lenny, or just ignore whatever he says… what do aliens know about racing, anyway?!

11/12/20 :  The Pathless comes to Apple Arcade as the latest adventure title:

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest.

11/6/20:  Apple Arcade has gained both the new “crazy puzzle adventure”  All of You as well as the intergalactic rock band-based  Reigns: Beyond .

10/30/20:  The latest to arrive on Apple Arcade is  South of the Circle a narrative adventure game about love, memory, and survival.

Antarctica, 1964. A crashed aircraft, tail to the sky. Cambridge academic Peter stumbles from the wreckage in search of help, fighting the cold. As his attempts to escape the ice grow more desperate, the lines between his past and present begin to blur. A love story between colleagues Peter and Clara, set against the backdrop of the Cold War, South of the Circle is a narrative adventure game about memory, survival, and the consequences of not dealing with the past.

10/9/20:  New to Apple Arcade today is  The Survivalists , a multiplayer island adventure from the developers behind Worms and The Escapists .

A World of Adventure and Possibilities Awaits! The island is alive! Your newfound home will change with day/night cycles as you explore and uncover its secrets.

Hunt (or be hunted by!) animals for food and an array of mythical enemies, who aren’t necessarily pleased to see you. Get quests from a Mysterious Stranger or find them washed up on the shore. Prepare to trek into a procedurally generated wilderness, with a variety of biomes, for an adventure that’s unique to every player.

10/2/20:  Slash Quest!  has arrived on Apple Arcade. It’s a unique adventure game based on wielding a growing sword.

The Queen’s evergrowing talking sword is lost in a faraway land. Luckily you showed up to wield it back to the castle. You do know how to swing a sword, right? Right?! Forget your power fantasy. Slash Quest’s simple yet unfamiliar controls will put you in the shoes of an unlikely knight with a big heart, an even bigger weapon, and absolutely zero skills. But worry not! Just like Shep and Swordie’s friendship, before you know it everything will feel right and everyone will be counting on you to save the Queendom.

9/18/20: New on Apple Arcade today includes: Samurai Jack and Marble Knights. The first is an action RPG title, while the latter takes you into battle with a marble-mania adventure. It looks like both were previously released and these are the latest updates.

• Samurai Jack
• Marble Knights

9/10/20: The latest title added to Apple Arcade is a puzzle game called  A Monster’s Expedition .

From some of the best puzzle designers in the world comes A Monster’s Expedition, an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans. By pushing trees over to create pathways, you’ll explore hundreds of islands near and far to learn about the history of “humanity”. Immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from the “Human Englandland” dig site, each accompanied with expert insights*! *Insights is not a legally binding term and may or may not include idle speculation, rumour and hearsay. – Adorable open world puzzle game from the creators of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build and Cosmic Express – Simple but deep mechanics packed with possibilities to discover – Hundreds of islands to visit – some right in front of you, others well off the beaten track for true puzzle lovers – Learn about the mythical humans from the perspective of curious monsters

9/4/20:  World’s End Club   has landed on Apple Arcade. Here’s what to expect with the new action-adventure game:

Twelve 12-year old kids go on a 1,200 km journey. A new type of action-adventure game that fuses a thrilling story with 2D side-scrolling action. A “dream team” adventure game with scenario written by Zero Escape series creator, Kotaro Uchikoshi, and Danganronpa’s Kazutaka Kodaka as creative director. ・Game features – Simple controls – A fusion of 2D scrolling puzzle-action game and story-adventure game – Key player choices alter the course of the adventure throughout the branching story – 12 unique and interesting characters! – Famous locations all over Japan – The story unfolds in… unexpected ways

8/27/20:  The Last Campfire joins Apple Arcade as the newest adventure game on the service.

DISCOVER A PURPOSE The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. ON A JOURNEY Travel deeper into the lands beyond the dark forest and overcome the adversities before you. UNCOVER A WORLD Discover beautiful wilderness filled with lost folk, strange creatures and mysterious ruins. LIGHT THE LAST CAMPFIRE Find hope and carry it with you on your Journey to light The Last Campfire. FROM A SMALL STUDIO A unique tale from Hello Games and the creative minds behind LostWinds.

8/21/20:  Adult Swim’s Samurai Jack is the newest game to hit Apple Arcade:

He’s back! Become Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior to ever brandish a katana! Journey through time and finally stop Aku’s evil reign in this new adventure from the creators of Samurai Jack. Voiced by the original voice-actors, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an action RPG game that spans across time and space, where your actions will determine a new legend! Encounter your favorite characters from the show including The Scotsman, Scaramouche, Sir Rothchild and more! BECOME THE SAMURAI AND DEFEAT AKU FOREVER! Immerse yourself in an untold adventure that ties into the epic series finale. Team up with trusted allies from the show to face off against familiar enemies. Defeat ninja foes! EXPLORE WORLDS FROM THE AWARD-WINNING SERIES Visit classic worlds and moments from your favorite episodes. Travel to a dark future to free mankind. Dive into the past to face off against diabolical monsters. Seek your fate as you travel across space and time. CREATE YOUR OWN LEGEND! Equip and master over a dozen different weapons in combat. Increase your power even more by training and unlocking new skills to support your playstyle. Your time has come. Become Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior of the past, present and future. Enjoy one of the most unique and iconic gaming experiences available on Apple Arcade today!

8/14/20: Next Stop Nowhere  lets players take an outer space road trip with some neat game elements.

• An intelligent conversation system with branching dialogue that changes your relationships and the story based on every decision
• A spaceship that comes fully equipped with his own personality
• A completely unique version of space (the outer reaches of a dilapidated galaxy) filled with colorful skies, treacherous asteroids and a several orbits to explore
• A thrilling and thoughtful narrative brought to life by a vibrant cast of voice actors
• Cross-device play through Apple Arcade

8/7/20: Apple Arcade gains  Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows   as the newest title taking players back 8,000 before Jon Snow.

In the shadow of the Wall, your watch begins. Eight thousand years before Jon Snow took the Black, the Night’s Watch was formed to secure the Wall and defend the border of Westeros against the perils of the North, and all that lies beyond. Into these untamed wilds, sworn brothers and their allies set out on rangings to face the dangers that would threaten the realm. But the Wall is a blade that cuts both ways. Guide the decisions of Lord Commanders through the seasons and mount expeditions beyond the Wall. As ravens travel to and from your expeditions in real time, their messages are delivered to you throughout your day. Respond with your command right away, or whenever you see fit. Long is the history of the Night’s Watch, and many are its stories forgotten. It’s time the realm remembers them.

7/24/20:  Landing on Apple Arcade today is  The Lullaby of Life , an adventure game with a focus on music, relaxation, and agility.

In The Lullaby of Life you are the catalyst for change in a universe currently inert but filled with potential. Explore this amazing world that combines relaxation, dexterity and agility, and help it reach its maximum splendor using the power of music to make life bloom. This adventure has no textual elements, and wearing headphones is highly recommended. Let’s write together a new story about the origin of life!

7/17/20:   Necrobarista   is the newest addition to Apple Arcade. Here’s the description of the new dark adventure title:

In a back-alley Melbourne cafe, the dead are granted one last night to mingle with the living. For Maddy Xiao—barista, amateur necromancer, and new owner of the Terminal—things couldn’t be better, as long as you’re not reminding her of the fact that she’s got an enforcer from the notoriously uncompromising Council of Death breathing down her neck.

7/10/20:  New to Apple Arcade today is a dark and eerie adventure puzzler called Creaks .

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking – and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters. From the creators of indie classics Machinarium and Samorost comes Creaks, a new puzzle adventure game that delights the senses with its hand-painted visuals, precise animation, eerie sounds, and an eclectic original score from Hidden Orchestra. Proceed at your own pace at figuring out the solutions to dozens of carefully designed puzzles, explore the mansion for hidden paintings, and uncover the great secret.

6/25/20: A big release today on Apple Arcade is the futuristic adventure thriller and sequel to the popular  Beneath a Steel Sky,   Beyond a Steel Sky .

From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind ‘Watchmen’, comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, the long awaited sequel to the cult classic ‘Beneath a Steel Sky’. You are Robert Foster. A child has been abducted in a brutal attack. You have vowed to bring him home. But the trail has led you from your community of desert wasteland dwellers, to Union City, one of the last remaining mega-cities in a world ravaged by shattering wars, and political meltdown. Fortified and impenetrable, it is a utopia in which people live happily under the surveillance and control of a benign AI. But all is far from what it seems… ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’ is a dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller in which engaging puzzles drive a fast-paced narrative set in a dynamic gameworld that responds to – and is subverted by – the player’s actions. • An adventure set within a dynamic world, populated by willful characters driven by motivations that the player can subvert. In combination with a unique hacking tool, multiple solutions to puzzles emerge from player choices. • Unravel dark conspiracies, defeat a terrifying antagonist in this dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller, which explores contemporary themes: social control, AI, and total surveillance. • Intelligent puzzles are interwoven with an intriguing dramatic narrative to deliver a compelling gameplay experience. • A beautifully detailed, comic-book styled world, from the mind of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons.

Thanks, Sigmund!

6/12/20:  A new side-scrolling adventure game has arrived today on Apple Arcade called  Little Orpheus .

The year is 1962 and NASA are trying to put a man on the moon. In a remote corner of Siberia, a Soviet cosmonaut is heading in the other direction. Comrade Ivan Ivanovich is dropped into an extinct volcano in his exploration capsule, Little Orpheus, to explore the center of the earth. He promptly vanishes. Three years later he emerges claiming to have saved the world. He has also lost the atomic bomb powering the Little Orpheus. He is taken to a top secret bunker deep below the Ural mountains to be debriefed by the fearsome General Yurkovoi, a man so frightening even Stalin won’t buy him a drink. The General rolls up his sleeves, fixes Ivan with a steely glare and say “So… where have you been comrade? And where is my bomb?” And Ivan looks him right back in the eye and says “Well General, you might not believe what happened to me, but I’ll do my best. Because it happened like this…” Join our bold yet hapless hero as he explores lost civilizations, undersea kingdoms, prehistoric jungles and lands beyond imagination. Gasp as he battles the subhuman tribe of the Menkv and escapes the clutches of dreadful monsters! Cheer as he triumphs over impossible odds and brings socialism to the subterranean worlds! Little Orpheus is a technicolor side-scrolling adventure game inspired by classic movies like Flash Gordon, Sinbad and The Land that Time Forgot. Delivered in eight bite-size, commute-friendly episodes, Little Orpheus is simple enough for casual players but rich enough for seasoned adventure fans. If you’re a fan of old school family blockbusters, want a rollercoaster story that’ll take you to the Earth’s core and beyond, or are just in some need of ideologically correct entertainment, join the most unlikely hero to hit Apple Arcade on an adventure beyond belief. With stunning visuals, brilliant acting and a world-class score, Little Orpheus is a pocket-epic you’ll never forget. Comrades, to the center!

6/4/20:  It doesn’t look like we’re getting a new Apple Arcade title this week but there is a major update for the popular RPG  Oceanhorn 2 with the Golden Edition today (via CNET ). The expansion marks a great time to replay the game or jump in for the first time.

Introducing the Golden Edition! The Shield of Chronos expansion, which adds a new main item and a brand new dungeon to explore The Criminal Hunt expansion, a unique series of side quests that will take you all around Gaia chasing down bandits such as Sir Stingalot and Baron Slimethorn An expanded ending, with never-before-seen scenes that will shed light on our heroes’ destiny A new, optional, 60fps mode supported by all high-end devices Most powerful Power Shards can now be discovered Added realism with a stunning new Physically Based Water Simulation Polished user experience, including overhauled menus and improved gameplay communication A lot of new spoken dialogue and new songs New dangers to overcome for the courageous among you! There’s never been a better time to start your RPG adventure – or to jump back in! The Golden Edition update is packed with new, exciting content, and it’s the best version of the game to date!

5/28/20: Apple Arcade has added a new game from Nickelodeon called SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit . Here’s how it’s described:

Trouble has come to Bikini Bottom! The evil “mastermind” Sheldon J. Plankton has once again hatched a plan to steal the secret Krabby Patty formula. This time he has enlisted his army of cousins to capture all of SpongeBob’s friends! Play as SpongeBob on his epic, most side-scrolly quest through Bikini Bottom ever! Explore, collect coins and spatulas, and crush obstacles as SpongeBob races to rescue his friends, defeat Plankton’s minions and take back the formula. Keep an eye out for your favorite Bikini Bottom residents…you never know who you might run into!

5/22/20:  Apple Arcade sees the arrival of a new dungeon crawler RPG,  Towers of Everland .

Let’s go on a dungeon crawl as Towers of Everland seamlessly brings together exploration, combat and RPG elements to take the player on an amazing adventure within the world of Everland. On your epic journey, test your skills in battle against the hordes of fiendish monsters you encounter, conquer all the towers you can and amass weapons and armor from hundreds of unique pieces.

5/14/20:  Launched today on Apple Arcade is a fun new puzzle journey called  Winding Worlds .

You’re far from home. You’re not sure how you got here. But you do know one thing: it’s your calling to help your new friends, however you can. But not all of them are being cooperative… From the award-winning studio that brought you GNOG comes Winding Worlds, a finger-wiggling puzzle-adventure about a girl, a Wurm, and how to say goodbye. Willow just wants to mind her own business. But after she finds a broken magical necklace, she is transported on a spellbinding journey to a network of strange planets, each with a different inhabitant. Hired and guided by a mysterious cosmic Wurm, Willow’s task is to find out how to help her new friends heal and move on. In Winding Worlds, join a cast of characters, big and small, in a heartwarming tale of grief, love, truth, and acceptance.

5/8/20:  Apple Arcade has gained  The_Otherside , a new turn-based RPG.

Otherside is a turn based RPG and strategy board game where you will control four survivors who hope to push back the shadowy threat. Make your way through each level solving puzzles, fighting monsters, and destroying the spirit anchors that threaten our dimension. Do you have what it takes to restore the town back to normal and save the day?

5/1/20:  The latest addition to Apple Arcade is the adventure title  Neversong .

Upon waking from a coma, Peet’s girlfriend is nowhere to be found. Investigate the screams coming from the heart of Neverwood, the increasingly bizarre behavior of the zombie grownups, and the strange truth about Peet’s past in this hauntingly dreamlike fable.

—From Red Wind Field to the haunting halls of Blackfork Asylum, explore six moody, illustrative levels.

—Take on bosses, monsters, and zombie grownups with your trusty baseball bat.

—Immerse yourself in a breathtaking piano-centric soundtrack.

—Join your quirky childhood pals and trusty pet bird on an adventure to discover the truth about your recent coma.

4/17/20:  Apple Arcade has gained two new titles today with Beyond Blue and A Fold Apart . The former is a deep-sea diving adventure game and the latter is a “love story in a paper world” puzzler.

Beyond Blue takes you into the near future, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of our ocean through the eyes of Mirai, a deep sea explorer and scientist. You and your newly-formed research team will use groundbreaking technologies to see, hear, and interact with the ocean in a more meaningful way than has ever been attempted. The game features an evocative narrative, exploration of an untouched world, and adventure that challenges the player to make high-stakes decisions during the crew’s expedition.

And here’s the description of  A Fold Apart .

After career choices force them along separate paths, a Teacher and Architect vow to make their long-distance relationship work at any cost. Experience both sides of their story as the couple navigates the complexities of (mis)communication and the emotional ups and downs that separation brings. By flipping, folding, and unfolding the paper puzzles in their handcrafted worlds, you can help the couple overcome the emotional barriers of their relationship — but will love endure…?

4/10/20:  The new side-scroller  Scrappers is now available on Apple Arcade.

In Scrappers, up to 4 players can team up to clean up the streets of a futuristic city teeming with garbage — and trash anyone who gets in their way! You take on the role of the Scrappers, a squad of robot garbage collectors working to clean up a grimy city of the not-so-distant future. Time is money in Junktown, and team tactics like stacking trash and passing it to teammates — much like in basketball — can boost your efficiency for bigger rewards! But garbage collection is only part of the job. Rival teams will attack and interfere, and it’s up to you to dispose of them while staying on schedule! Teamwork is key to maximizing efficiency and achieving high scores, which in turn unlocks new characters and customization options!

4/3/20:   Legend of the Sky Fish 2 , a new RPG has landed on Apple Arcade.

A hundred years have passed since the hero known as Little Red Hook ended the reign of terror of Skyfish, the Lord of the Deep Seas… and now the peace that civilization struggled so much to build is in danger again. As the last Red Hook guardians, you and your master must use the atypical tool of your clan – the Combat Fishing Pole – as both a weapon and a grappling hook to face the rising threat. Unveil an exciting story as you journey in a world full of intriguing characters and devious traps. Explore gorgeous landscapes and mysterious dungeons while defeating mutant abyssal creatures.

3/20/20 : Spyder is out as the latest Apple Arcade title:

Save the world with Agent 8 in this Spy-on-The-Wall adventure. Set in a retro universe, British Spy Agency ‘EP-8’ has created Agent 8, the most sophisticated miniature robot spider on earth! Built using experimental technology, this itsy-bitsy superspy is equipped with all the gadgets and gizmos you’ll need; cut through panels, overload terminals, flip switches, and open valves as you scurry about sabotaging the heinous plans of evil doers.

3/13/20 : New today is the “bouncy dungeon crawler”  Roundguard .

Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure! If you love roguelikes & Peggle, then Roundguard is for you.

2/27/20:  The makers of the highly popular Crossy Road are back with Crossy Road Castle  as an Apple Arcade exclusive.

Bring your friends and see how far you can get in this endless spinning tower of arcade fun! Keep climbing as high as you can. Every run is different. Play Together: Designed for cooperative arcade platforming chaos. You can also play solo, but everything’s more fun with friends, right? Connect Easily: Connect all players on a single device with game controllers, or connect together across multiple devices (or any mix that suits you). Collect Everything: Unlock Crossy Chicken and friends. Dress up in silly hats. Find New Stuff: With procedurally generated levels and variations, your tower run will be different every time! Defeat an Oversized Angry Eagle: Why is it so angry?! Play Offline: No internet? No worries. Fully enjoyable offline.

2/14/20:  Apple Arcade gets a new strategy game this week, Loud House: Outta Control from Nickelodeon.

2/7/20 : This week’s new title is  Charrua Soccer . It features retro 3D gameplay and features three modes: Friendly Match, Competitions, and Penalty Match.

You can choose player vs computer or player vs player.  Charrua Soccer  features simple controls with fun and challenging gameplay.

1/31/20: Secret Oops!   has arrived, a multiplayer AR party game.

Secret Oops! is an innovative cooperative local multiplayer Augmented Reality game where players try to make sure that the world’s dumbest spy isn’t detected.

1/24/20: The newest title for Apple Arcade is Butter Royale , a “Buttery food fight, battle royale style!”

Have the food fight of your life in Butter Royale, a multiplayer battle royale game, and be the last one standing on Butter Island. Play against 31 other players in fast–paced food battles (under 5 minutes) with the help of sauce-shooting, baguette-blasting kichen tools!

1/17:  Kings of the Castle   has launched today on Apple Arcade.

Speed to the rescue in this fun, multiplayer fairy tale. Save the prince before anyone else using your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. But watch out for their spells. … Playing as the princess, you must use your speed, courage, and savvy sense of direction to save the prince. Avoid traps, battle enemies, jump over obstacles, and collect gems along your journey to pay a ransom for the prince’s safe return. But do it fast. The dragon is hungry!

Kings of the Castle can be played solo or with others in multiplayer mode.

1/10/20: Apple Arcade’s latest title is  No Way Home .

Stranded in a strange galaxy, you must fight for survival using only your wits, your ship, and your party planning robot companion. Explore the universe, befriend bizarre aliens, and blast through hordes of monsters as you endaevor to find a way home.

No Way Home  features hand-drawn artwork, 50+ weapons, 60 unique enemies, an immersive mission system, daily challenges, and more.

1/3/20: New today is Doomsday Vault :

Earth’s climate has collapsed and your mission is to collect the precious remaining plant life and return it to the safety of the Doomsday Vault.

12/20 /19 : LEGO Builder’s Journey has arrived on Apple Arcade. Here’s a description of the new LEGO title:

LEGO Builder’s Journey is an artistic, nonverbal puzzle adventure with meditative music where players build to solve challenges, while moving through stunning brick built universes, which showcase the endless possibilities of the creative play material and deliver a poetic narrative highlighting the importance of play in our lives.

12/12 /19 :  Apple Arcade has gained the crossover action hockey game  Ultimate Rivals: The Rink .

“We are ripping up the sports video game rule book and re-writing it for a new generation. We’re starting with the gamer first and empowering their imagination to create the ultimate team of athletes across sports, in a way only they can envision,” said Ben Freidlin, CEO and founder of Bit Fry Game Studios, Inc. and the creator of “Ultimate Rivals.”

12/3 /19 :  Apple has featured Towaga: Among Shadows on its YouTube channel. The title previously launched on in October.

Here’s the game’s description:

In Towaga: Among Shadows you will learn to master the light in order to exorcise hordes of enraged creatures firmly set upon tearing you to shreds. Your skill and perseverence will be sorely tested while fighting on foot in the jungle or soaring through the skies above the peaks of the highest temples.

11/27/19:  The newest title is an RPG from Cartoon Network based on the series Steven Universe.

• Unleash the Light  — “Join the Crystal Gems for the ultimate mobile RPG. It’s time to Unleash the Light!”

11/26/19:  Apple shared a new video on its YouTube channel highlighting recent releases…

11/15/19:  Fresh titles include:

• Rosie’s Reality  — “A unique and atmospheric puzzle adventure for families & friends. Play onscreen or discover Augmented Reality and experience how virtual objects come alive.”
• More coming today?

11/8/19 : New games this week bring Apple Arcade to the 100 title milestone :

• Socialable Soccer  (reboot of the ’90s hit)
• UFO on Tape: First Contact
• Takeshi & Hiroshi
• Marble It Up: Mayhem

11/1/19:  This week’s releases are:

• Star Fetched
• Super Mega Mini Party

10/25/19:  Five new titles today include:

• Fallen Knight
• Lifelike: Chapter One
• Tales of Memo
• Yaga The Roleplaying Folktale

10/18/19:  Four new games have launched on Apple Arcade:

• Ballistic Baseball
• Manifold Garden
• PAC-MAN Party Royale
• Things That Go Bump

10/11/19: Apple announced new games for its subscription service today:

• Decoherence
• Mind Symphony

Here’s a short summary of each title:

Decoherence : Build robots from a wide variety of components. Plan a strategy to carry you to victory. Fight as a pilot alonsdie your bots in exciting PvP matches or test your mettle in the single player Entropy Tribunals experience! INMOST : An atmospheric, story-driven puzzle platformer, following three playable characters within one dark, interconnecting story. In an old abandoned castle, you’ll need to explore every nook and cranny, avoid detection, slice your way through enemies and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that lurks within… Mind Symphony : Experience Music and Gameplay that emotionally and mentally impacts you. Mind Symphony sets unique gameplay to mes with musical tracks to creat an experience that makes you feel better. ShockRods : ShockRods is about shooting and avoiding being shot by jumping and dodging. ShockRods features solo and team games that take place in natural surroundings and future sports arenas. Your goal is ShockRods is to score points – by shooting your opponents and achieving objectives; scoring golas, stealing the other team’s flag, or dealing the most descruction… As you drive your ShockRod to VICTORY! Stela : Stela is a cinematic, atmospheric platformer about a young woman witnessing the final days of a mysterious ancient world

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