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{{racecourse
{{classic title}}
|title=Piranha Plant Slide
{{distinguish|Piranha Plant Cove|Piranha Plant Pipeline}}
|image=[[File:PPS MK7.png|270px]][[File:PPS2.png|270px]]
{{race course infobox
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2011|2011]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2014|2014]])
|title=Piranha Plant Slide<br><small>Piranha Plant Pipeway</small>
|cups=[[Star Cup]] (MK7)<br>[[Lightning Cup]] (MK8)
|image=[[File:PPS MK7.png|300px]][[File:PPS2.png|300px]]
|ghost=2:20.186 by Nin★tBando (MK7)<br>2:23.991 by Nin★Polly (MK8)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]]) <br> ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2022)
|expert_ghost=2:06.540 by Nin★JIKU (MK7)
|cups=[[Star Cup]] (''7'')<br>[[Lightning Cup]] (''8'', ''8 Deluxe'')
|based=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
|tours=[[Piranha Plant Tour]]<br>[[Bowser Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Animal Tour]]<br>[[New Year's Tour (2023)]]<br>[[Exploration Tour (2023)]]<br>[[Pipe Tour]]
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|music=[[File:PP Pipeway.ogg]] (MK7)<br>[[File:MK8-Music-3DS-PiranhaPlantSlide.ogg]] (MK8)
|based_on=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
|map=''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 PiranhaPlantSlide.png|190px]]<br>[[File:Piranha Rider.png|190px]]<br>''Mario Kart 8''<br>[[File:MK8 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Map.png|200px]]
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[Wii U]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|sample='''''Mario Kart 7''''' / '''''Mario Kart Tour'''''<br>''(Kenta Nagata, Satomi Terui)''<br>Normal[[File:PP Pipeway.oga]]<br>Underwater<br>[[File:Piranha_Plant_Slide_Underwater.oga]]<br>'''''Mario Kart 7'''''<br>Frontrunning<br>[[File:3DS_PiranhaPlantSlide_Frontrunning.oga]]<br>Underwater/frontrunning<br>[[File:3DS_PiranhaPlantSlideUnderwater_Frontrunning.oga]]<br>'''''Mario Kart 8''''' / '''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'''''<br>''(Ryo Nagamatsu)''<br>Normal[[File:MK8-Music-3DS-PiranhaPlantSlide.oga]]<br>Frontrunning<br>[[File:WiiU_3DS_PiranhaPlantSlide_Frontrunning.oga]]
|map=''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 PiranhaPlantSlide.png|140px]]<br>[[File:Piranha Rider.png|140px]]
''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
<div style="white-space: nowrap;">[[File:MK8 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]][[File:MK8DX 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]]</div>
<br>
''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map PiranhaPlantSlide3DS.png|140px]]
}}
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'''Piranha Plant Slide''' (known as '''Piranha Plant Pipeway''' in Europe and Australia) is the first course of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. It is based on the underground levels of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', and appears to take place in a sewer. It consists of floating blocks, two blue [[Goomba]]s, one [[Big Goomba]], and, of course, [[Piranha Plant]]s. Even the music for the track contains parts of the Underground theme.
'''Piranha Plant Slide''' (known as '''Piranha Plant Pipeway''' in the British English version) is the first course of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. It is based on the underground levels of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', and appears to take place in a sewer. It consists of floating blocks, three [[Goomba]]s (which are blue underground, as in the original game, albeit only in ''7''), and [[Piranha Plant]]s. The music for the course contains parts of the [[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]] and [[Underground Theme]] from ''Super Mario Bros.''


==History==
Piranha Plant Slide reappears in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the second course of the [[Lightning Cup]], and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting with the [[Piranha Plant Tour]].
===''Mario Kart 7''===
 
====Course layout====
==''Mario Kart 7''==
[[File:Piranhaslider.png|thumb|240px|left|[[Mario]], racing at Piranha Plant Slide.]]
===Course layout===
The start of the track begins at a castle and immediately goes into a pipe in the same fashion as the World 1-2 in the original ''SMB''. The track is mainly underground. It has flowing water that can cause the player to speed up when driven on, similar to [[Koopa Cape]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. There is a huge Piranha Plant in the middle of the road which causes the track to split for a bit. After passing the Piranha Plant, two Goombas are encountered. Both are blue similar to the underground ones in ''Super Mario Bros''. A huge jump right after the Goombas leads the player to regular ground. Players also have the option to jump and drive on the floating bricks and collect the [[Coin]]s on them before landing on the ground. A few pipes on the ground provide jumps for the player. Soon, the player must go down a huge pipe into a section that is underwater. Some pipes blow wind that allows for players to be blasted to higher ledges. Another Piranha Plant blocks the path causing players to have to maneuver around it, though players can drive above it using the wind pipes. Then, players drive up a ramp which takes them above ground to a fortress with three pipes welling water that the player must avoid. They will land on a grassy area, with walls, trees and bushes heavily resembling the ''Super Mario Bros.'' backgrounds. Some [[Board (Super Mario 3D Land)|Board]]s featuring Goombas are placed in the road, too, and there are gaps in the fences where players can use a Mushroom to cut through the grass.
[[File:Piranhaslider.png|thumb|240px|left|[[Mario]] racing through the underwater portion]]
The start of the track begins at a castle, from which players drive down three water slides that lead into a pipe with a sideaways and top entrance in the same fashion as [[World 1-2 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-2]] in ''Super Mario Bros.'' The track is mainly underground. It has flowing water that can cause the player to speed up when driven on, similar to [[Wii Koopa Cape|Koopa Cape]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. There is a huge Piranha Plant in the middle of the road, which causes the track to split for a bit. After passing the Piranha Plant, two Goombas are encountered. Both are blue, similar to the underground ones in ''Super Mario Bros.'' A huge jump right after the Goombas leads the player to regular ground. Players also have the option to jump and drive on rows of floating bricks and collect [[Coin]]s on them before landing on the ground. A few pipes on the ground provide jumps for the player in the turns afterwards, which form a zigzag. Soon, the player must go down a huge pipe into a section that is [[Underwater driving|underwater]]. Some pipes generate [[current]]s that allow for players to be blasted to higher ledges. Another Piranha Plant blocks the path at the end of the tunnel, causing players to have to maneuver around it, though players can drive above it using the current-producing pipes. Then, players drive up a ramp which takes them above ground to a fortress with three [[Drain Pipe]]s that the player must avoid. They will land on a grassy area with walls, [[Horsetail]]s, and bushes heavily resembling the ''Super Mario Bros.'' backgrounds. Some [[Wooden cutout|board]]s shaped like Goombas and bushes are placed in the road, too, and there are gaps in the fences where players can use a Mushroom to cut through the grass before the finish line.
 
In ''Mario Kart 7'', the bushes and clouds that appear on this course share a model, only with different textures and shading. This is a reference to ''Super Mario Bros.'', in which bushes and clouds shared the same sprite, albeit recolored.
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===''Mario Kart 8''===
==''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-3DS PiranhaPlantSlide.jpg|thumb|240px|left|The course in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
[[File:MK8-Course-3DS PiranhaPlantSlide.jpg|thumb|240px|left|The underwater portion of the course in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
Piranha Plant Slide returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' as the second track in the [[Lightning Cup]]. In this game, however, the course is updated to have ambient lighting, better shading and live-recorded music, although the underwater version of the music has been removed. The starting banner, though remains castle-themed, has been expanded to resemble the exterior of the larger castles, such as the one found at [[World 1-3 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-3]] of ''Super Mario Bros.'', with towers added to the expanded walls on the side, replacing the flagpoles. The banner and towers also serve as stands for several [[Toad (species)|Toads]] and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s.
Piranha Plant Slide makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the second race of the [[Lightning Cup]]. Compared to the other 3DS courses in the game, the track received many notable changes. Its aesthetic has been altered to resemble ''Super Mario Bros.'' less, in line with the more realistic artstyle of ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. The underwater version of the music has been removed. The starting banner, though still castle-themed, has been expanded to resemble the exterior of the larger castles, such as the one found at [[World 1-3 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-3]] of ''Super Mario Bros.'', with towers added to the expanded walls on the side, replacing the flagpoles. The banner and towers also serve as stands for several [[Toad (species)|Toads]] and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s.
{{right|[[File:MK8-Course-3DS PiranhaPlantSlide-startingline.png|thumb|240px|The course, as seen from the starting line.]]}}
 
The biggest change done to the course is the alteration of the underwater section. The chute that enters the water now goes straight down and is wider, longer, and has three slides akin to the opening of the track, instead of being a small spherical hole in the wall. Several trick ramps while heading down the chute replace the trickable pipes found in the original version of the track. The chute and the underwater section are also now an anti-gravity segment, with the track going down and then sweeping upward towards the glide ramp through a large tank populated with [[Cheep Cheep]]s, rather than through a closed tube. This results in a much steeper Glide Ramp. The ledge reachable by way of a current has also been repositioned to rest in the center of the track, instead of along the right side; it now allows racers to jump over the Piranha Plant prior to the Glide Ramp.
 
The three slides at the start/finish line have a ramp added at the end, allowing racers to perform tricks on them. The Star Cup sign at the entrance to the tunnel has also been removed, due to it being a retro track. In addition, the first of the two grass shortcuts during the last stretch has been removed, likely due to it being easily done without a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] via gliding over it in ''Mario Kart 7''. However, gliding over it outside of 200cc is impossible without a Mushroom due to the gliding section being made much steeper; in 200cc, the speed increase allows racers to glide over the top of the castle wall and beyond. Small Piranha Plants from {{classic-link|N64|Royal Raceway}} have been added throughout the aboveground section of the course.
 
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT 3DS Piranha Plant Slide View.jpg|thumb|250px|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Piranha Plant Slide returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' in the [[Piranha Plant Tour]]. It was the final 3DS course added to the game. Like with [[3DS Neo Bowser City]], it mostly uses its appearance from ''Mario Kart 7'' as opposed to ''Mario Kart 8''. Because of this, the starting line has been reverted back to the version seen in ''Mario Kart 7'', albeit with the castle having a more straight orientation compared to its previous appearances. The Goombas, however, retain their normal coloration, like in ''Mario Kart 8''. The underwater section has also been reverted to its original appearance and layout as a confined tunnel with trickable pipes along the ground. However, the final section retains its adjusted layout that removed a shortcut from ''Mario Kart 7''. Additionally, one of the [[Empty Block]] rows has been removed during the underground section, likely to better suit the more limited controls. The water that comes from the pipes towards the end of the course no longer acts as an obstacle, and can be glided through with ease. The underwater version of the music returns.
 
The course also appears as '''Piranha Plant Slide R''' (reversed), '''Piranha Plant Slide T''' (with ramps), and '''Piranha Plant Slide R/T''' (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the original in the Piranha Plant Tour, while the latter debuted in the [[New Year's Tour (2023)|2023 New Year's Tour]]. In all three variants, the Goombas are gone. In the R variant, the Piranha Plant where the track splits has been moved to the other end, so racers encounter it in the same manner. In the T variant, the aforementioned Piranha Plant has been moved to the jump near where the Goombas were. In the R/T variant, both Piranha Plants have been moved there.
 
On Piranha Plant Slide R and Piranha Plant Slide R/T, if their intro is skipped while overlooking the underwater section, the underwater variant of the courses' music will play when the race begins. Exiting the underwater section or restarting the race when this happens will switch back to the regular music instead.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48U-M8hJrE4 video] of the glitch; note the slightly different tune compared to when this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYIpvenxdyA does not happen].</ref>
 
===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
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===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|3DS|Piranha Plant Slide}}
 
===Bonus challenges===
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Big Reverse Race|3DS Piranha Plant Slide}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Break Item Boxes|3DS Piranha Plant Slide}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Time Trial|3DS Piranha Plant Slide}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|3DS Piranha Plant Slide T}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Snap a Photo|3DS Piranha Plant Slide T}}
</div>
 
==''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' liner notes==
''"Compared to this course's Mario Kart 7 incarnation, the amount of water flowing up and the size of the pipes have really been scaled up, and so even though it retains the 8-bit atmosphere, it's become a really dramatic course. We wanted to reflect this in the background music by making it more sweeping in scale and arranging it more dynamically."''


The layout remains the same, but with some changes. The [[Goomba]]s are no longer blue, and the underwater section is now an anti-gravity segment, and now goes straight down and curves upward. The chute that enters the water now goes straight down and is wider, larger, and has three slides, instead of a small spherical hole in the wall. The three slides after the start and finish line have a ramp added at the end, allowing racers to perform tricks on them. The Star Cup sign at the entrance to the tunnel has also been removed. In addition, the first of the two grass shortcuts during the last stretch has been removed, likely due to it being easily done without a mushroom via gliding over it in ''Mario Kart 7''; however, gliding over it outside of 200cc is impossible without a [[Mushroom]] due to the gliding section being made much steeper. Small Piranha Plants from [[Royal Raceway|<small>N64</small> Royal Raceway]] have been added throughout the above ground section of the course.
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart 7''===
<gallery widths=150px>
PiranhaPlantSlideStart.jpg|[[Luigi]] at the starting gate
PiranhaPlantSlideTunnel.jpg|In the tunnel
PiranhaPlantSlideUnderwater.jpg|Underwater segment of the race
PiranhaPlantSlideGlide.jpg|Exiting the underwater segment
GrandGoomba3DS.png|[[Metal Mario]] and a [[Goomba]] on the course
Mario in PPS MK7.png|[[Mario]] shooting [[fireball]]s on the course
</gallery>


The Staff Ghost for this course is [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]], as a possible throwback to being the boss of a [[Pipe Land|pipe-themed world]]. Ever since the Version 4.0 update, players can now glide over the castle gate on 200cc.
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
====Gallery====
<gallery widths=150px>
<gallery widths=150px>
MK83DSPiranhaPlantSlide.png|A released screenshot of the course revealing the name of the track.
MK8 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Course Icon.png|The course icon
File:MK8- 3DS Piranha Plant Slide.PNG|The track's icon.
MK8 3DS Piranha Plant Pipeway Course Icon.png|The British English course icon
File:PiranhaPlantSlideMK8.png|The start of the track.
MK8 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Starting Line.png|View of the starting line
File:WiiU MarioKart8 scrn17 E3.png|Bowser in the updated course in ''Mario Kart 8''.
PiranhaPlantSlideMK8.png|The start of the course
File:Toadpiranhaplantslide.jpg|The anti gravity section.  
Toadpiranhaplantslide.jpg|The anti-gravity section
File:3DSPPSLIDE.PNG|The [[Stamp (Mario Kart 8)|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course.
MK83DSPiranhaPlantSlide.png|A released screenshot of the course revealing the name of the course
MK8 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Stamp.png|The [[Stamp (Mario Kart 8)|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course
</gallery>
 
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
<gallery>
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlide3DS PeteyPiranha.png|The course icon with Petey Piranha
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlide3DS DolphinMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon with the Dolphin Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlide3DS Pauline.png|The course icon with Pauline
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlide3DS FireRosalina.png|The course icon with Fire Rosalina
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlide3DS PeteyPiranhaGold.png|The course icon with Petey Piranha (Gold)
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideR3DS CatMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the R variant with the Cat Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideR3DS Toad.png|The course icon of the R variant with Toad
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideR3DS CheepCheepMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the R variant with the Cheep Cheep Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideR3DS LuigiGolf.png|The course icon of the R variant with Luigi (Golf)
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideT3DS MarioGolf.png|The course icon of the T variant with Mario (Golf)
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideT3DS BuilderToad.png|The course icon of the T variant with Builder Toad
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideT3DS Kamek.png|The course icon of the T variant with Kamek
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideT3DS DolphinMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Dolphin Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideT3DS IceBro.png|The course icon of the T variant with Ice Bro
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideT3DS PeteyPiranhaMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Petey Piranha Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideRT3DS PeachKimono.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideRT3DS CastleMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with the Castle Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon PiranhaPlantSlideRT3DS PeteyPiranhaGold.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Petey Piranha (Gold)
</gallery>
 
====Screenshots====
<gallery>
MKT Piranha Plant Slide Scene2.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Starting Line.jpg|Alternate view of the starting line
MKT 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Goomba.jpg|View of the ending section with [[Goomba]]s
MKT Piranha Plant Slide Scene.jpg|View of the underground area of the course
MKT 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Underground.jpg|Another view of the underground area
MKT 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Underwater.jpg|View of the underwater segment
MKT Petey Piranha.jpg|Petey Piranha drifting in the [[Piranha Pipes]]
MKT Horsetails.png|Petey Piranha racing on the course
MKT Piranha Pipes.png|Petey Piranha performing a [[Jump Boost]] on the course
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=パックンスライダー
|Jap=パックンスライダー
|JapR=Pakkun Suraidā
|JapR=Pakkun Suraidā
|JapM=Piranha Slider
|JapM=Piranha Slider
|Spa=Tuberías Planta Piraña
|Chi=吞食花滑道 <small>(''Mario Kart Tour'')</small><br>''Tūnshí Huā Huádào''<br>食人花滑道 <small>(''Mario Kart 7'')</small><br>''Shírén Huā Huádào''
|SpaM=Piranha Plant Pipes
|ChiM=Piranha Plant Slide
|Fra=Égout Piranha
|FraM=Piranha Sewer
|Dut=Piranha Plant-Parkoers
|Dut=Piranha Plant-Parkoers
|DutM=Piranha Plant Course
|DutM=Piranha Plant Course
|Fre=Égout Piranha
|FreM=Piranha Sewer
|Ger=Röhrenraserei
|Ger=Röhrenraserei
|GerM=Tubes Frenzy
|GerM=Tubes Frenzy
|Ita=Tubirinto Piranha
|Ita=Tubirinto Piranha
|ItaM=Piranha Pipe Labyrinth
|ItaM=From ''tubo'' ("pipe") and ''labirinto'' ("labyrinth")
|Kor=뻐끔 슬라이더
|KorR=Ppeokkeum Seullaideo
|KorM=Piranha Slider
|Por=Canos Planta Piranha
|Por=Canos Planta Piranha
|PorM=Piranha Plant Pipes
|PorM=Piranha Plant Pipes
|Rus=Канал растения-пираньи
|Rus=Канал растения-пираньи
|RusR=Kanal rastenya-pirani
|RusR=Kanal rastenya-pirani
|RusM=Piranha Plant's Canal
|RusM=Piranha Plant Canal
|Kor=뻐끔 슬라이더
|Spa=Tuberías Planta Piraña
|KorR=Ppeokkeum Seullaideo
|SpaM=Piranha Plant Pipes
|KorM=Piranha Slider
|Chi=食人花滑道
|ChiR=Shírén Huā Huádào
|ChiM=Piranha Plant Slide
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==References==
*The bushes and clouds that appear on this course share a model, only with different textures and shading. This is a reference to ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', in which bushes and clouds shared the same sprite, albeit recolored.
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**This only applies to the ''Mario Kart 7'' version, as the ''Mario Kart 8'' version uses more realistic clouds and bushes.
 
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Latest revision as of 10:06, April 8, 2024

Not to be confused with Piranha Plant Cove or Piranha Plant Pipeline.
Piranha Plant Slide
Piranha Plant Pipeway
PPS MK7.pngPiranha Plant Slide
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart 8 (2014)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Mario Kart Tour (2022)
Cup(s) Star Cup (7)
Lightning Cup (8, 8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Based on Super Mario Bros.
Online play No longer available (3DS, Wii U)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour
(Kenta Nagata, Satomi Terui)
Normal
Underwater

Mario Kart 7
Frontrunning

Underwater/frontrunning

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
(Ryo Nagamatsu)
Normal
Frontrunning
Course map
Mario Kart 7
Piranha Plant Slide bottom screen map
Piranha Plant Slide

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Map of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide in Mario Kart 8.Map of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.


Mario Kart Tour
Map of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide from Mario Kart Tour

Staff ghost(s)
7 Nin★tBando
2:20.186 LakituLakitu's Standard Kart icon in Mario Kart 7MonsterLakitu's Super Glider in Mario Kart 7
7 Expert Nin★JIKU
02:06.540 LakituCloud 9MK7 Sponge Wheels.pngParaglider, also known as Parafoil.
8 Nin★Polly
2:23.991 Ludwig's head icon in Mario Kart 8Jet Bike body from Mario Kart 8SlimThumbnail of Ludwig von Koopa's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.
8DX 150cc Nin★Polly
2:21.321 LudwigJet Bike body from Mario Kart 8SlimThumbnail of Ludwig von Koopa's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.
8DX 200cc Nin★Frank
1:48.454 WendyMr. Scooty body from Mario Kart 8Metal tires from Mario Kart 8Peach Parasol

Piranha Plant Slide (known as Piranha Plant Pipeway in the British English version) is the first course of the Star Cup in Mario Kart 7. It is based on the underground levels of Super Mario Bros., and appears to take place in a sewer. It consists of floating blocks, three Goombas (which are blue underground, as in the original game, albeit only in 7), and Piranha Plants. The music for the course contains parts of the Ground Theme and Underground Theme from Super Mario Bros.

Piranha Plant Slide reappears in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the second course of the Lightning Cup, and in Mario Kart Tour starting with the Piranha Plant Tour.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Course layout[edit]

Piranha Plant Pipeway
Mario racing through the underwater portion

The start of the track begins at a castle, from which players drive down three water slides that lead into a pipe with a sideaways and top entrance in the same fashion as World 1-2 in Super Mario Bros. The track is mainly underground. It has flowing water that can cause the player to speed up when driven on, similar to Koopa Cape from Mario Kart Wii. There is a huge Piranha Plant in the middle of the road, which causes the track to split for a bit. After passing the Piranha Plant, two Goombas are encountered. Both are blue, similar to the underground ones in Super Mario Bros. A huge jump right after the Goombas leads the player to regular ground. Players also have the option to jump and drive on rows of floating bricks and collect Coins on them before landing on the ground. A few pipes on the ground provide jumps for the player in the turns afterwards, which form a zigzag. Soon, the player must go down a huge pipe into a section that is underwater. Some pipes generate currents that allow for players to be blasted to higher ledges. Another Piranha Plant blocks the path at the end of the tunnel, causing players to have to maneuver around it, though players can drive above it using the current-producing pipes. Then, players drive up a ramp which takes them above ground to a fortress with three Drain Pipes that the player must avoid. They will land on a grassy area with walls, Horsetails, and bushes heavily resembling the Super Mario Bros. backgrounds. Some boards shaped like Goombas and bushes are placed in the road, too, and there are gaps in the fences where players can use a Mushroom to cut through the grass before the finish line.

In Mario Kart 7, the bushes and clouds that appear on this course share a model, only with different textures and shading. This is a reference to Super Mario Bros., in which bushes and clouds shared the same sprite, albeit recolored.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

The underwater portion of the course in Mario Kart 8

Piranha Plant Slide makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the second race of the Lightning Cup. Compared to the other 3DS courses in the game, the track received many notable changes. Its aesthetic has been altered to resemble Super Mario Bros. less, in line with the more realistic artstyle of Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The underwater version of the music has been removed. The starting banner, though still castle-themed, has been expanded to resemble the exterior of the larger castles, such as the one found at World 1-3 of Super Mario Bros., with towers added to the expanded walls on the side, replacing the flagpoles. The banner and towers also serve as stands for several Toads and Koopa Paratroopas.

The biggest change done to the course is the alteration of the underwater section. The chute that enters the water now goes straight down and is wider, longer, and has three slides akin to the opening of the track, instead of being a small spherical hole in the wall. Several trick ramps while heading down the chute replace the trickable pipes found in the original version of the track. The chute and the underwater section are also now an anti-gravity segment, with the track going down and then sweeping upward towards the glide ramp through a large tank populated with Cheep Cheeps, rather than through a closed tube. This results in a much steeper Glide Ramp. The ledge reachable by way of a current has also been repositioned to rest in the center of the track, instead of along the right side; it now allows racers to jump over the Piranha Plant prior to the Glide Ramp.

The three slides at the start/finish line have a ramp added at the end, allowing racers to perform tricks on them. The Star Cup sign at the entrance to the tunnel has also been removed, due to it being a retro track. In addition, the first of the two grass shortcuts during the last stretch has been removed, likely due to it being easily done without a Mushroom via gliding over it in Mario Kart 7. However, gliding over it outside of 200cc is impossible without a Mushroom due to the gliding section being made much steeper; in 200cc, the speed increase allows racers to glide over the top of the castle wall and beyond. Small Piranha Plants from N64 Royal Raceway have been added throughout the aboveground section of the course.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

View of the start of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide
The course in Mario Kart Tour

Piranha Plant Slide returns in Mario Kart Tour in the Piranha Plant Tour. It was the final 3DS course added to the game. Like with 3DS Neo Bowser City, it mostly uses its appearance from Mario Kart 7 as opposed to Mario Kart 8. Because of this, the starting line has been reverted back to the version seen in Mario Kart 7, albeit with the castle having a more straight orientation compared to its previous appearances. The Goombas, however, retain their normal coloration, like in Mario Kart 8. The underwater section has also been reverted to its original appearance and layout as a confined tunnel with trickable pipes along the ground. However, the final section retains its adjusted layout that removed a shortcut from Mario Kart 7. Additionally, one of the Empty Block rows has been removed during the underground section, likely to better suit the more limited controls. The water that comes from the pipes towards the end of the course no longer acts as an obstacle, and can be glided through with ease. The underwater version of the music returns.

The course also appears as Piranha Plant Slide R (reversed), Piranha Plant Slide T (with ramps), and Piranha Plant Slide R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the original in the Piranha Plant Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2023 New Year's Tour. In all three variants, the Goombas are gone. In the R variant, the Piranha Plant where the track splits has been moved to the other end, so racers encounter it in the same manner. In the T variant, the aforementioned Piranha Plant has been moved to the jump near where the Goombas were. In the R/T variant, both Piranha Plants have been moved there.

On Piranha Plant Slide R and Piranha Plant Slide R/T, if their intro is skipped while overlooking the underwater section, the underwater variant of the courses' music will play when the race begins. Exiting the underwater section or restarting the race when this happens will switch back to the regular music instead.[1]

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which 3DS Piranha Plant Slide and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of 3DS Piranha Plant Slide tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
3DS Piranha Plant Slide from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitCastle Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiDaisy (Farmer)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitDr. LuigiFire RosalinaPetey Piranha from Mario Kart TourPetey Piranha (Gold)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour Armored Rider from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourGold Pipes from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourPink Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourPiranha Pipes from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourWatermelon Kart from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourCandlelight FlightThe Dolphin Great Sail from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGreen Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourMagniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourRainbow Fare Flier from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSuper Mario Kart Glider from Mario Kart TourTulip Corsage from Mario Kart Tour Cat Mario from Mario Kart TourDaisy (Thai Dress)Dr. BowserDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser Mii Racing Suit**Funky Kong's icon from Mario Kart TourHammer Bro Mii Racing Suit***Pauline's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Rosalina (Volendam)Pink Shy Guy (Gold)Silver Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing Suit 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourThe Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart Tour*The Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart TourCircuit Special from Mario Kart TourClanky Kart from Mario Kart TourCoconut 1 from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart TourGold Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourGreen Comet from Mario Kart TourJade Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourInferno Flyer from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourPirate Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourRed Offroader from Mario Kart Tour**Sneeker from Mario Kart TourSteel Driver from Mario Kart TourTuk-Tuk Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour Banana Wingtip from Mario Kart TourBlack Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGreen Sprout from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour**Ninja Scroll from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourSecret Scroll from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Shy GuyLuigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Pink Toad (Pit Crew)White Shy Guy Streamliner from Mario Kart Tour
Piranha Plant Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Piranha Plant Slide R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Castle Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiCat Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Thai Dress)Luigi (Golf)Pauline (Party Time)Peach (Yukata)Petey Piranha from Mario Kart TourSpike Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)Toadette Mii Racing SuitWiggler from Mario Kart Tour The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourCoral Jet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourGold Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourLightning Streamliner from Mario Kart TourPirate Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourRed Offroader from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Sailer from Mario Kart TourThe Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourWatermelon Kart from Mario Kart TourYellow Offroader from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourCandlelight FlightFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourThe Mario Bros. Parafoil from Mario Kart TourPink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourSecret Scroll from Mario Kart TourTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourTulip Corsage from Mario Kart Tour Blooper Mii Racing SuitCaptain Toad from Mario Kart TourDaisy (Sailor)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitDr. LuigiKing Bob-omb from Mario Kart TourLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Classic)Mario (Golf)Petey Piranha (Gold)Petey Piranha Mii Racing Suit***Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing SuitYoshi Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourCrimson Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourGold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart Tour***Gold Cheep Snorkel from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourGold Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourInferno Flyer from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourPink Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourPiranha Pipes from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour***8-Bit Fire Flower from Mario Kart TourBanana Wingtip from Mario Kart TourBlooper Wingtip from Mario Kart TourThe Dolphin Great Sail from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourMagniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourThe Melon & Banana Balloons from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourPink Magniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourRainbow Starchute from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour
Green Toad (Pit Crew) Red Standard 8 from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Light Blue)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Toad's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Piranha Plant Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Piranha Plant Slide T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Birdo (White)Builder ToadDaisy (Sailor)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitMario (Golf)Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPeach (Yukata)Petey Piranha Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Roy Mii Racing Suit The Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart TourCheep Snorkel from Mario Kart TourCoral Jet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourGold Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourLightning Streamliner from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourTropical Truck from Mario Kart TourTuk-Tuk Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Fire Flower from Mario Kart Tour8-Bit Goomba from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourGreen Sprout from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourThe Melon & Banana Balloons from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourRecord Setter from Mario Kart TourRed Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourWonderful Wings from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Mii Racing Suit***Builder Mario from Mario Kart TourCat Mii Racing SuitChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Farmer)Kamek from Mario Kart TourLuigi (Golf)Mario (Hakama)Pauline (Party Time)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Toadette (Sailor)Toadette Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart TourWiggler Mii Racing Suit* B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourCapsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Chain Chomp Chariot from Mario Kart TourClanky Kart from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourCoconut 1 from Mario Kart TourGold Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourGold Zucchini from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourJade Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart Tour***Piranha Pipes from Mario Kart TourQueen Bee from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourTanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourYellow Offroader from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Bullet Bill from Mario Kart TourBlooper Wingtip from Mario Kart TourButterfly Prism from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGold Crane from Mario Kart TourGold Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Green Emblem from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourNinja Scroll from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart Tour***Secret Scroll from Mario Kart Tour***Ship's WheelSilver-and-Gold Hearts from Mario Kart TourTulip Corsage from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart Tour
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Shy Guy Green Standard 8 from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Piranha Plant Slide R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Birdo Mii Racing SuitBlack Mii Racing SuitBlooper Mii Racing SuitCastle Mii Racing SuitDolphin Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Peach (Kimono)Petey Piranha from Mario Kart TourPetey Piranha (Gold)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitToad Mii Racing Suit Black Dozer from Mario Kart TourThe Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourThe Chain Chomp Chariot from Mario Kart TourGreen Comet from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGreen SpeederMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourOffroader from Mario Kart TourPink Dozer from Mario Kart TourPiranha Pipes from Mario Kart TourRibbon Rider from Mario Kart TourWatermelon Kart from Mario Kart TourWild Gold from Mario Kart TourYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Black Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Green Emblem from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourOrigami Glider from Mario Kart TourPink Gold Meteors from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourTreasure Map from Mario Kart Tour.Wicked Topaz from Mario Kart Tour Green Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiLarry Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Luigi (Vacation)Mario (Aviator)Mario (Samurai)Peach (Wintertime)Petey Piranha Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitWiggler from Mario Kart Tour*Wiggler Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer)* The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourBoo Pipes from Mario Kart Tour*Bronze Cucumber from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourGold Pipes from Mario Kart Tour*The Gold Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourMach 8-R from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart Tour**Red Offroader from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourSneeker from Mario Kart TourTanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourWarrior Wagon from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourGreen Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourThe Mario Bros. Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart Tour**Pink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourRed Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourSafety Glider from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourWaluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourWario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Green Toad (Pit Crew) Blue YoshiLight-blue Shy GuyLuigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Red Toad (Pit Crew)
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Dry Bowser Cup challenge from the Piranha Plant Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Regular Driver Petey Piranha from Mario Kart Tour Toad's icon from Mario Kart Tour MKT Icon Bowser.png MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour. MKT Icon Yoshi.png Peach Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Piranha Plant Tour The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Dry Bowser Cup
Kart Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Glider Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toadette Cup challenge from the Piranha Plant Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Regular Hammer Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Hammer Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin
2
  • 10
  • 15
  • 25
Piranha Plant Tour The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
  • 12
  • 18
  • 26
Exploration Tour (2023) Pink Gold Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Gold Peach Cup
Pipe Tour The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Fire Rosalina Cup challenge from the 2023 New Year's Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on 3DS Piranha Plant Slide Regular MKT Icon BabyDaisy.png
Baby Daisy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:00.00
  • 1:54.00
  • 1:48.00
New Year's Tour (2023) Fire Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Rosalina Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Roy Cup challenge from the Animal Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on 3DS Piranha Plant Slide T T Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
Animal Tour Roy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Roy Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
Thumbnail of the Mii Cup challenge from the Piranha Plant Tour; a Snap a Photo challenge set on 3DS Piranha Plant Slide T T Petey Piranha from Mario Kart Tour
Petey Piranha
Piranha Pipes from Mario Kart Tour
Piranha Pipes
Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Piranha Plant Balloons
Dry Bowser's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Dry Bowser
Gilded King from Mario Kart Tour.
Gilded King
Piranha Plant Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
Piranha Plant Parafoil
  • 2 or more drivers
  • A Jump Boost
  • Take a photo
Piranha Plant Tour Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup
Dry Bones's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Dry Bones
Warship from Mario Kart Tour
Warship
Piranha Plant Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
Piranha Plant Parafoil

Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner notes[edit]

"Compared to this course's Mario Kart 7 incarnation, the amount of water flowing up and the size of the pipes have really been scaled up, and so even though it retains the 8-bit atmosphere, it's become a really dramatic course. We wanted to reflect this in the background music by making it more sweeping in scale and arranging it more dynamically."

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese パックンスライダー
Pakkun Suraidā
Piranha Slider

Chinese 吞食花滑道 (Mario Kart Tour)
Tūnshí Huā Huádào
食人花滑道 (Mario Kart 7)
Shírén Huā Huádào

Piranha Plant Slide

Dutch Piranha Plant-Parkoers
Piranha Plant Course
French Égout Piranha
Piranha Sewer
German Röhrenraserei
Tubes Frenzy
Italian Tubirinto Piranha
From tubo ("pipe") and labirinto ("labyrinth")
Korean 뻐끔 슬라이더
Ppeokkeum Seullaideo
Piranha Slider

Portuguese Canos Planta Piranha
Piranha Plant Pipes
Russian Канал растения-пираньи
Kanal rastenya-pirani
Piranha Plant Canal

Spanish Tuberías Planta Piraña
Piranha Plant Pipes

References[edit]

  1. ^ video of the glitch; note the slightly different tune compared to when this does not happen.