How To Get A High Score | Mario Kart Tour

This guide will show you how to get a High Score in Mario Kart Tour. Read on if you would like to know the ways to increase your score and obtain more Grand Stars!

Factors for Getting a High Score

Drivers, Karts and Gliders

Drivers

Having a driver with high points is a plus for the game as it gives you an additional points toward your scorre right from the beginning. The points correspond with the drivers' stats, so if the driver has a high points stats you can gain more bonus points!

Karts

The same goes with karts, which is why it is important to raise your kart's base points and earn more points toward a high score! It is also important to choose a kart that is favored on each course. Karts can give a bonus points of x2, x1.5, or x1, so choose your karts wisely.

Gliders

Last but not the least are the gliders this gliders. These also give additonal points at the start of the game.
Gliders' maximum points are at 400

Use Boosts frequently

Jump Boost

Doing Jump Boosts throughout a race gives you additional points and acceleration to overtake your opponents and aim for first place. You can do jump boost by running through a ramp, so take advantage of this easy boost and get them all!

Mini Turbo Boost

Mini Turbo Boost occurs when you drift long enough and build a spark effect under your tire. This boost gives acceleration as well as additional points, and if you drift longer and obtain the Ultra Turbo Boost, it can give huge additional bonuses.

Slipstream Boost

Slipstream boost occurs when you stay behind your enemy for a period of time, at which point it will give you an acceleration boost to overtake your enemies, and also bonus points for doing it.

Dash Panel Boost

When you see a Dash Panel always run through it! Running through a dash panel gives an acceleration boost and bonus points, so be sure and go through them!

Rocket Start

Doing a Rocket Start not only gives you additional points, but also an early advantage for the race! Always remember to get this easy bonus at the start of a race.

Glide Time

Glide Time occurs after running through a Blue Dash Panel and activating your Glider. Go high up in the sky and earn those bonus points!

Items

Use throwable items to hit enemies

One of the fun things about Mario Kart Tour are the items that you will pickup along the race. These items, such as Red Shells, Green Shells, Lightning etc., can help you gain an advantage against your enemies and also gain bonus points when you hit someone. Be sure and use them and do not let a single one go to waste!

Use Power-Up Items

Using power-up items can hinder your enemies, and they give your driver an advantage such as shields, speed boosts, and avatar size! Be sure to use these items at the right time.

Item Frenzy!

Item Frenzy occurs when you have gained 3 of the same items at once. Once it occurs you can tap your screen, for every tap, you gain a frenzy action, giving a ton of additional bonus points. Go crazy with your frenzies!

Coins

Coins are spread throughout the course, and you can pick them up to gain additional points. They can also use be used at the shop.

Protect yourself from enemy items

Using items gives you an advantage, but they can also be used against you, and once you git hit, it will reduce your points. Always try to reserve 1 item in your slot to deflect items that are coming to you.

Combos

What is a Combo?

Just like many other games. Mario Kart Tour also has a combo system, giving your techniques a multiplier the more actions you string together.

How to do Combo in Mario Kart Tour

Doing combos in Mario Kart Tour is easy! You just have to continuously use any of the boosts mentioned above or items. Always use combos and it can net you a higher bonus multiplier, giving you more points toward easily earning that high score!

Placement Points

Lap Bonus (1st Lap & Last Lap)

Mario Kart Tour is a racing game, and in every racing game the placement is always important. For every lap where you place 1st, you receive bonus points, including finishing the race in 1st place. Always try to hold the leadl

Placement Bonus (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

In every course the placement bonus differs, so be sure to use Drivers, Karts and Gliders that are favored in that course!
NOTE: Even if you did not reach 1st, 2nd or 3rd, there are still placement bonus for lower places.

Familiarizing the Courses

Earn a higher score by familiarizing yourself with every course. These are the different courses throughout the game, so if you have difficulty getting a high score on one, check out the link from the list below.

3DS Series

Rock Rock Mountain T	Rock Rock Mountain R	Rock Rock Mountain	Shy Guy Bazaar T
Shy Guy Bazaar R	Shy Guy Bazaar	Cheep Cheep Lagoon T	Cheep Cheep Lagoon R
Daisy Hills T	Daisy Hills R	Daisy Hills	Toad Circuit T
Toad Circuit R	Toad Circuit	Cheep Cheep Lagoon	Mario Circuit R
Mario Circuit	Neo Bowser City R	Neo Bowser City	Mario Circuit T
Neo Bowser City T	Mario Circuit R/T	Daisy Hills R/T	3DS Rainbow Road
3DS Rainbow Road R	3DS Rainbow Road T	Cheep Cheep Lagoon R/T	Neo Bowser City R/T
3DS Rainbow Road R/T

N64 Series

Koopa Troopa Beach T	Koopa Troopa Beach R	Koopa Troopa Beach	Kalimari Desert T
Kalimari Desert R	Kalimari Desert	Kalimari Desert R/T	Toad Circuit R/T
Frappe Snowland	Frappe Snowland T	Frappe Snowland R	Frappe Snowland R/T
Koopa Troopa Beach R/T	Royal Raceway R	Royal Raceway T	Royal Raceway

GBA Series

Bowser's Castle 1T	Bowser's Castle 1R	Bowser's Castle 1	Bowser's Castle 1R/T
Bowser's Castle 2	Bowser's Castle 2R	Bowser's Castle 2T	Bowser's Castle 2R/T

SNES Series

Mario Circuit 1T	Mario Circuit 1R	Mario Circuit 1	SNES Rainbow Road
Mario Circuit 2T	Mario Circuit 2R	Mario Circuit 2	Choco Island 2R
Choco Island 2	SNES Rainbow Road T	Choco Island 2T	SNES Rainbow Road R
Ghost Valley 1	Ghost Valley 1R	Ghost Valley 1T	Mario Circuit 3
Mario Circuit 3T	Mario Circuit 3R	SNES Rainbow Road R/T	Mario Circuit 1R/T
Mario Circuit 2R/T	Choco Island 2R/T	Ghost Valley 1R/T	Mario Circuit 3R/T
Donut Plains 1	Donut Plains 1R	Donut Plains 1T	Donut Plains 1R/T
Vanilla Lake 1R/T	Choco Island 1	Choco Island 1R	Choco Island 1T
Koopa Troopa Beach 2	Koopa Troopa Beach 2R	Koopa Troopa Beach 2T

GC Series

Yoshi Circuit T	Yoshi Circuit R	Yoshi Circuit	Dino Dino Jungle T
Dino Dino Jungle R	Dino Dino Jungle

Other Series

New York Minute R	New York Minute R/T	New York Minute	New York Minute T
Tokyo Blur R	Tokyo Blur	Tokyo Blur T	Tokyo Blur R/T

Summary of Techniques that can earn a High Score

Drivers, Karts, Gliders

• Base Points of the Driver, Kart and Glider
• Special Skills and Favored Courses of the Driver, Kart and Glider

Boosts & Items

• Different Boost Techniques (Mini Turbo Boost, Jump Boost, Slipstream Boost, Dash Panel Boost, Glide Time, Rocket Start)
• Different Item Techniques (Throwable Items, Buff Items, Item Frenzy, Coins)
• Always protect yourself from getting hit to avoid reducing your points

Placement & Combo

• Combo Multiplier
• Higher Placement Bonus for (1st, 2nd and 3rd place)

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