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|image=Mario Kart 64.jpg
|title=Mario Kart 64
|title=Mario Kart 64
|boxart=[[Image:Mario Kart 64.jpg|250px]]
|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]]
|developer=[[Namcot]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|categories=[[Racing]]
|year=1996
|systems=[[Nintendo 64]]
|systems={{syslist|n64|ique|wii|wiiu|switch}}
|releasedates=[[December 14]], [[1996]] (JP)<br />[[February 10]], [[1997]] (NA)<br />[[June 24]], [[1997]] (EU)
|ratings={{CERO|A}}{{ESRB|KA}}{{PEGI|3}}{{OFLC|G}}
|genre=[[Racing]]
|players=1-4
|players=1-4
|ESRB=KA
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|OFLC=G
|preceded by=[[Super Mario Kart]]
|followed by=[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]
|series=Mario Kart
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'''Mario Kart 64''' (マリオカート64, ''Mario Kāto roku-juu-yon'') is a [[Racing]] video game for the [[Nintendo 64]] game system; it can utilize up to four human controlled players in some modes of play. It is the sequel to ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' for the [[SNES]]. While being developed, it was known as Super Mario Kart R. Players take control of characters from the ''Super Mario Bros.'' video game series by racing around a variety of tracks while using several weapons; including items that make the racers' speed increase, shoot turtle-shell projectiles, and drop or throw slippery banana peels. The game was developed and published by [[Nintendo]] and released on December 14, [[1996]] in Japan, on February 10, [[1997]] in North America, on June 24, [[1997]] in Europe, and on July 10, [[1997]] in Australia. In January 2007, the game was made available on the [[Wii Virtual Console]] and the [[Wii U Virtual Console]] in January 2016. Music for the game was composed by Koji Kondo, who has also composed scores for many Nintendo games, and Kenta Nagata.


===Items===
<gallery>
*Green Shell
File:Mario Kart 64 JP box.jpg|Japanese box
*Red Shell
</gallery>
*Blue Shell
*Banana
*Banana Bunch
*Star
*Boo
*Fake Item Box
*Triple Red Shell
*Triple Green Shell


==General Racing Tips==
{{ToC}}
*[[Mario Kart 64/Tactics|Racing Tactics]] [[Image:0001.png]] - To help give the player a better understanding of the game physics.
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcuts|List of Shortcuts]] [[Image:0003.png]] - A brief description of how to do each shortcut.
*[[Mario Kart 64/Terminology|Terminology]] - Various terms and abbreviations commonly used for convenience.
 
==Detailed Strategies==
===Non-Shortcut===
[[Mario Kart 64/Non-shortcut|List of the Current Non-Shortcut World Records]]
 
====Mushroom Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Luigi Raceway|Luigi Raceway]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Moo Moo Farm|Moo Moo Farm]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Koopa Troopa Beach|Koopa Troopa Beach]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Kalamari Desert|Kalamari Desert]]
 
====Flower Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Toad's Turnpike|Toad's Turnpike]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Frappe Snowland|Frappe Snowland]] [[Image:75%.png]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Mario Raceway|Mario Raceway]]
 
====Star Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Wario Stadium|Wario Stadium]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Sherbet Land|Sherbet Land]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Royal Raceway|Royal Raceway]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Castle]]
 
====Special Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/D.K.'s Jungle Parkway|D.K.'s Jungle Parkway]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Yoshi Valley|Yoshi Valley]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Banshee Boardwalk|Banshee Boardwalk]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Non-Shortcut/Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]
 
===Shortcut===
[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut|List of the Current Shortcut World Records]]
 
====Mushroom Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Luigi Raceway|Luigi Raceway]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Kalamari Desert|Kalamari Desert]]
 
====Flower Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Toad's Turnpike|Toad's Turnpike]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Frappe Snowland|Frappe Snowland]][[Image:00%.png]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Mario Raceway|Mario Raceway]]
 
====Star Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Wario Stadium|Wario Stadium]] [[Image:25%.png]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Royal Raceway|Royal Raceway]]
 
====Special Cup====
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/D.K.'s Jungle Parkway|D.K.'s Jungle Parkway]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Yoshi Valley|Yoshi Valley]]
*[[Mario Kart 64/Shortcut/Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]
 
==Secrets==
None yet.


==External links==
==External links==
{{wikipedia}}
* [http://www.mariokart64.com ''Mario Kart 64'' Player's Page.]
* [http://speeddemosarchive.com/MarioKart64.html ''Mario Kart 64'' Time Trials Videos at SDA.]


*[http://www.mariokart64.com Mario Kart 64 Player's Page]
{{Mario Kart}}
*[http://speeddemosarchive.com/MarioKart64.html Mario Kart 64 Time Trials Videos at SDA]


[[Category:Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development]]
[[Category:Nintendo]]
[[Category:Racing]]
[[Category:Racing]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
[[Category:Namcot]]
[[Category:Nintendo 64]]
[[Category:Mario Kart]]
[[Category:December 14]]
[[Category:1996]]

Latest revision as of 16:39, 30 March 2023

Box artwork for Mario Kart 64.
Box artwork for Mario Kart 64.
Mario Kart 64
Developer(s)Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)Nintendo
Year released1996
System(s)Nintendo 64, iQue Player, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Preceded bySuper Mario Kart
Followed byMario Kart Super Circuit
SeriesMario Kart
Genre(s)Racing
Players1-4
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)CERO All agesESRB Kids to AdultsPEGI Ages 3+OFLC General
LinksMario Kart 64 ChannelSearchSearch

Mario Kart 64 (マリオカート64, Mario Kāto roku-juu-yon) is a Racing video game for the Nintendo 64 game system; it can utilize up to four human controlled players in some modes of play. It is the sequel to Super Mario Kart for the SNES. While being developed, it was known as Super Mario Kart R. Players take control of characters from the Super Mario Bros. video game series by racing around a variety of tracks while using several weapons; including items that make the racers' speed increase, shoot turtle-shell projectiles, and drop or throw slippery banana peels. The game was developed and published by Nintendo and released on December 14, 1996 in Japan, on February 10, 1997 in North America, on June 24, 1997 in Europe, and on July 10, 1997 in Australia. In January 2007, the game was made available on the Wii Virtual Console and the Wii U Virtual Console in January 2016. Music for the game was composed by Koji Kondo, who has also composed scores for many Nintendo games, and Kenta Nagata.

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