Multiplayer Mode News & How to Play | Mario Kart Tour

This article will guide through the Multiplayer Mode, a.k.a. Online Battles, in Mario Kart Tour. Read on to see the latest news and how to play in multiplayer.

Latest Updates on Multiplayer

2-Player Challenge Limited-time Event

2-Player Challenge is a new limited-time event in multiplayer where you and a friend will play against the City Racers team. In this event, you and your friend can help each other collect Event Tokens in a race. You can earn more Event Tokens if you win the race, and all Event Tokens got will be added to both players, so find a friend now and collect tons of Event Tokens!
Friend Request Message Board

Take note this challenge is only available via Create Room option and is not available on the Standard or Gold Races.

Multiplayer Mode

Standard Races

This feature allows you to race against other players under four sets of rules that change daily. The following rules are 100cc, with the 1st rule having default item slots and the 2nd rule having 2 item slots. Players' grade is from E to A based on their performance. The course includes three courses from the current tour.

Gold Races

Gold Races are exclusively available to Gold Pass Subscribers. Unlike Standard Challenges, it has five sets of rules that change daily. Races are graded from E to S, based on your performance.

With Friends of Others Nearby

Show off your racing skills and race against your friends, family, or others nearby! In this mode, you can choose the rules. You can set the speed (cc), the number of item slots, and whether or not COM Racers are allowed to race.

Team Game Rule

Team Game rule is now available to multiplayer. This rule will allow players to split into 2 to 4 teams. You can now enjoy multiplayer even more by teaming up with your friends! The team with the highest combined placement will be the winner.

Creating a Room

Room Code Feature

This feature will allow players to create or join a specific room with a code. You can post this code through any social media platforms and see who will take on to your challenge!

Room Invitation

You can now invite friends to join you in a room, instead of them searching for the room number. Send them an invitation and compete against each other!

Number of Races

You can now set the number of races to 3, 6, or 12 while playing With Friends or Others Nearby. This new setting is great for you and your friends if you want to feel like you're in an official tournament!

Friendly-Fire Mode

You now have the option to enable or disable Friendly-Fire Mode in a Team Rally race. If the Friendly-Fire is on, you can hit your teammates with your items. It will make the race harder, but it will also make it more fun!

Earn up to 100 coins a day

Earn coins as you wait! This new feature will let you earn up to 100 coins a day while waiting for a match in multiplayer. You can now also get them as you wait for your friends in the multiplayer race. Play with your friends and earn up to 100 coins every day!

How to play Multiplayer

With Friends or Others Nearby

Create your room and invite your friends or others nearby to race with you! Compete and earn the title of the best driver in the Mario Kart Tour!
How To Add Friends

How to play

1. Open Menu and tap Multiplayer. You can either do this in the Main Screen or in the Menu Screen.

2. In the next screen, tap the Create Room button. It will open up a screen where you set up the race.

3. Set your own rules and click the OK button.

4. Wait for your friends to join the room. Invite them or share the room code to them.

5. When you and your friends are ready, tap on the Start Race button.

6. Select your best driver, kart, glider, and enjoy the race!

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