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Not to be confused with Neo Bowser Castle.
Neo Bowser City
Koopa City
Neo Bowser City
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart 8 (DLC Pack 2) (2015)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Mario Kart Tour (2019)
Cup(s) Star Cup (7)
Bell Cup (8, 8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Online play Available (3DS and Wii U until April 8, 2024, Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour
Kenta Nagata, Satomi Terui
Asuka Ota, Ryo Nagamatsu (Mario Kart Wii themes)
Kenta Nagata (Mario Kart 64 themes)

Mario Kart 7 (frontrunning)

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Kenta Nagata

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart 7
Neo Bowser City bottom screen map
Neo Bowser City

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Map of 3DS Neo Bowser City in Mario Kart 8.Map of 3DS Neo Bowser City in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mario Kart Tour
Map of 3DS Neo Bowser City from Mario Kart Tour

Staff ghost(s)
7 Ret★Chuck
2:11.032 Metal MarioMetal Mario's Standard Kart icon in Mario Kart 7Standard tiresMetal Mario's Super Glider in Mario Kart 7
7 Expert Ret★Matt
1:58.996 Metal MarioBlue SevenMonsterParaglider, also known as Parafoil.
8 Nin★Guile
2:09.513 Dry Bowser's icon, from Mario Kart 8.Bone Rattler from Mario Kart 8Metal tires from Mario Kart 8Thumbnail of Dry Bowser's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.
8DX 150cc Nin★Rui
2:13.138 Dry Bowser's icon, from Mario Kart 8.Bone Rattler from Mario Kart 8Metal tires from Mario Kart 8Thumbnail of Dry Bowser's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.
8DX 200cc Nin★Massim
1:37.526 Bowser's head icon in Mario Kart 8Bone Rattler from Mario Kart 8Standard Tires from Mario Kart 8Thumbnail of Bowser's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.

Neo Bowser City (known as Koopa City in the British English version) is the third course of the Star Cup in Mario Kart 7. It takes place in a rainy, neon-lit, technologically advanced city themed after Bowser; it is the only Bowser-themed course in the Mario Kart series to not be a version of his castle. Neon signs are everywhere and images of Bowser himself and his signature emblem can be seen in various places. It is the second course in the Mario Kart series that takes place entirely in the rain, the first being Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart: Super Circuit. Neo Bowser City is one of the few city-based courses in the Mario Kart series to not feature any vehicles as obstacles.

Neo Bowser City also appears as a retro course in Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Mario Kart Tour. In the former games, it is the first course of the Bell Cup, a cup that comes with the Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 add-on content pack for the original Mario Kart 8, while in the latter game, it was introduced in the Tokyo Tour.

The course's music incorporates themes from several other Mario Kart courses: the Toad Circuit and Mario Circuit theme and the title theme from Mario Kart 7, the Toad's Turnpike theme from Mario Kart 64, and the Luigi Circuit and Mario Circuit theme from Mario Kart Wii. The theme was rearranged in the "Circuit (Mario Kart 7)" remix in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in a jazzier style more in line with the circuit theme it originally remixed.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Course layout[edit]

This course takes place in a brightly lit city in the rain. A large percentage of the course is comprised of winding roads with moving neon arrow railings. Traction is decreased due to the rain. There is a tunnel close to the end of the course, that leads to a small upward spiral section that is covered with puddles around a tower. A Glide Ramp then appears just before the end. A billboard is seen near it with a picture of either Bowser (said picture is his artwork from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games), the player's view, or an animated "Overtake" ad from Toad Circuit. If gliding players veer left (right in mirror mode) from the starting line, they can fly over a Koopa Clown Car with a fan to give them enough height to skip the first bend; in higher engine classes, however, they must steer back quickly to avoid hitting the wall.

The track itself begins with an S-bend; however, players must steer back quickly to avoid hitting the wall. Just before the player enters the air vent area, it is possible to be pushed through the guardrails by a heavier opponent. After that, the race continues under a tower with air ducts. Then there are two soft turns and a red tunnel. After many turns, the player exits and reaches the winding part of the road, which consists of three hairpin turns. Then, there is a shorter tunnel that leads to a road curved to the left covered with puddles. At the end, there is a glide ramp back to the finish line.

Shortcuts[edit]

  • After the S-bend, players can cut through the mud with a Mushroom. They must steer back in quickly to avoid hitting the wall.
  • Near the finish line, if players use a Mushroom or the Koopa Clown Car air current, they can glide through a gap on the S-bend under the red tunnel.
  • The last U-turn of the middle section with no railings can be skipped by drifting off the edge to cut the gap. This is not very viable for races as it saves a minimal amount of time whilst also being very risky, due to it being very precise; a sign with Bowser's head on it can also block the way and cause the player to fall out of bounds.
  • A glitch shortcut can be performed in the space below the S-bend. By landing on it, turning around, leaning backwards off the edge of the area (which is heavy off-road) to gain an upwards angle and using a Mushroom, it is possible to go through the bottom of the bridge and land on it. If done quickly, this saves around six to seven seconds.[1]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

3DS Neo Bowser City from Mario Kart 8 - Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content.
Neo Bowser City in Mario Kart 8

Neo Bowser City makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart 8 as a retro course in the second DLC pack Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 and as part of the base content of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is the first race of the Bell Cup, and as such is the only course in 8 and 8 Deluxe that first appeared in 7 to be the opening course of any cup. The city background is more futuristic in design and features more distinctive architecture such as skyscrapers, glass tunnels, elevators, and more LED screens, instead of having mushroom hills in the far background. Some of the buildings are reused from Mute City. The blue sky is now black. The start and finish banner has been redesigned, featuring hexagon patterns behind the Mario Kart logo in light blue, and on the two neon pillars (previously one) supporting the banner. The new Bowser insignia that is now used in this course is also modeled around a hexagon. It is now possible now to hit the banner (causing the banner to spin), like in Mario Circuit, DS Wario Stadium, Tour Tokyo Blur and 3DS Rock Rock Mountain.

3DS Neo Bowser City from Mario Kart 8 - Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content.
The course as seen from the starting line

The blimp with a screen on it has been removed. Billboards now show an animated picture of the name of the course, along with Bowser in it, instead of displaying an ongoing video of the player's point of view, an animated ad, and a still picture of Bowser. The signs and animated picture display the text "Neo Bowser City", even in non-American versions, where the name of the course is different. A similar discrepancy occurs in 3DS Music Park (called "Melody Motorway" in the British English version). The rails with scrolling neon arrows have been redesigned into neon rails with light arrows on top of them.

The overall course layout follows the same path, but has received a few minor modifications. A trickable drop-off has been added at the entrance to the tunnel in place of a downhill slope. The three-quarter turn into the glider ramp at the end has been modified into an anti-gravity section, complete with spin boost pillars, while the water puddles have been removed. The beginning of the turn is also a rounded 90° turn instead of it being circular. The Koopa Clown Car air current found near the S-bend has been moved to behind the banner, instead of beside it. The music is also roughly the same, similar to Wii Mushroom Gorge, Wii Grumble Volcano, and 3DS DK Jungle, though electric guitar and a new synth bassline have been added - the original bassline still plays in the background, but it is noticeably quieter due to the track receiving slight high-pass equalization. Bowser's minions - Koopa Paratroopas, Dry Bones, Hammer Bros., Fire Bros., and Boomerang Bros. are spectators in this course. In addition, like in the rainy courses in Super Mario 3D World, rain drops flow down the screens of both the GamePad and the TV, just to add a minor effect.

Shortcuts[edit]

  • Like with the turn after the S-bend, it is now possible to use a Mushroom or Star to cut through the mud on the anti-gravity segment.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

3DS Neo Bowser City in Mario Kart Tour
The course in Mario Kart Tour

Neo Bowser City reappears in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Tokyo Tour. Appearance-wise, it features elements taken from both its Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8 versions, though it contains more cues from the former due to its lack of anti-gravity. The city now has more gray and navy hues than blue, the screen near the starting line now shows four players racing, and the bridge is now a glass tunnel. Some buildings have been redesigned to resemble more traditional Bowser castles, while neon signs with the course name can be seen throughout the track. The rain is only present if the game is not in battery saver mode. In addition, some of the Bowser insignias have reverted back to their standard appearance, while others keep their Mario Kart 8 appearances.

The course also appears as Neo Bowser City R (reversed), Neo Bowser City T (with ramps), and Neo Bowser City R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the regular variant in the Tokyo Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2020 New Year's Tour. In the R and R/T variants, there are no gliding sections. In the T variant, the gliding section is optional.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of 3DS Neo Bowser City 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 Neo Bowser City 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 Neo Bowser City 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 Neo Bowser City from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Birdo (White)Blue Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiCat Mii Racing SuitDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser (Gold)Funky Kong's icon from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Roaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Santa Mii Racing SuitToadette (Astronaut)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Black Circuit from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourBruiser from Mario Kart TourCheership from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourCrimson Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourGhost Ride from Mario Kart TourGold Egg from Mario Kart TourHoliday King from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Pineapple 1 from Mario Kart TourPumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour. 8-Bit Bullet Bill from Mario Kart TourBarrel Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBlack Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourDragon Wings from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser Umbrella from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourFull Flight from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourRecord Setter from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Jr. (Pirate)*Chargin' Chuck (Gold)*Dry Bowser's icon from Mario Kart TourGold Koopa (Freerunning)Larry (Wintertime)Luigi (Vacation)*Pastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPauline's icon from Mario Kart Tour.***Rosalina (Halloween)*Toad (Tourist) Black B Dasher from Mario Kart Tour**Black Dozer from Mario Kart Tour*Chocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourGilded King from Mario Kart Tour.Gold 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart Tour*The Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourJukebox Buggy from Mario Kart Tour*P-WingRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourWild Black from Mario Kart Tour Black Starchute from Mario Kart Tour*Blizzard Balloons from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourFare Flier from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourGold Swooper from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourMKT Icon GoombaHanafuda.pngRainy Balloons from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart TourSunset Balloons from Mario Kart Tour*Vampire Wings from Mario Kart Tour***
MKT Icon Bowser.pngBowser Jr. from Mario Kart TourIce Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour Koopa Clown from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Wario Wing from Mario Kart Tour Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourFire Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourPurple Koopa (Freerunning)MKT Icon Wario.pngWhite Shy Guy Dark Clown from Mario Kart Tour**Light-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourPara-Wing from Mario Kart TourSuper Blooper Shell Parachute from Mario Kart Tour
Larry Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Neo Bowser City R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserGold Koopa (Freerunning)Luigi (Vacation)Mario (Halloween)Meowser from Mario Kart TourShy Guy (Pastry Chef)Silver Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Wario (Cowboy)Wario Mii Racing Suit Badwagon from Mario Kart TourBlack Dozer from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourGilded King from Mario Kart Tour.Gold Pumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourJade Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourJukebox Buggy from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourLightning Streamliner from Mario Kart TourOrange Streamliner from Mario Kart TourPumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourWild Black from Mario Kart Tour Barrel Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourDragon Wings from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser Umbrella from Mario Kart TourGold Penguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourMagniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourNabbit Oilpaper Umbrella from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourVampire Wings from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour Dry Bowser's icon from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser (Gold)**Dry Bowser Mii Racing Suit*Funky Kong's icon from Mario Kart TourLuigi (Knight)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitPink Gold Peach from Mario Kart TourPurple Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)*Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBlue Badwagon from Mario Kart Tour**Blue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourCandy Clown from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourCrimson Hop Rod from Mario Kart Tour*Gold Egg from Mario Kart Tour**The Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart Tour*The Pineapple 1 from Mario Kart TourRed Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourRed Taxi from Mario Kart TourRoaring Racer from Mario Kart Tour*Sports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour.***Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourWild Gold from Mario Kart Tour Black Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourCheep Cheep Masks from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourGold Swooper from Mario Kart Tour***Gold Tulips from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourMKT Icon GoombaHanafuda.png***Rainy Balloons from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart Tour**Surf Master from Mario Kart Tour**
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Koopa (Freerunning)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Purple Koopa (Freerunning)MKT Icon Waluigi.png Lightning Oilpaper from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Jr. from Mario Kart TourGreen Shy GuyRosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourCloud 9 from Mario Kart TourDark Clown from Mario Kart TourKoopa Clown from Mario Kart Tour ? BlockBob-omb Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
Warship from Mario Kart Tour RoyWendy Landship from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Neo Bowser City T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Bowser Jr. (Pirate)Bowser Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiDry Bowser's icon from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser (Gold)Funky Kong's icon from Mario Kart TourLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi Mii Racing SuitMeowser from Mario Kart TourNabbit Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Waluigi (Vampire) Black B Dasher from Mario Kart TourThe Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourBlack Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourBlack Circuit from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourCact-B from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourGhost Ride from Mario Kart TourGilded King from Mario Kart Tour.Gold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourHoliday King from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourJukebox Buggy from Mario Kart TourP-WingThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourWild Black from Mario Kart TourWild Wing from Mario Kart Tour Barrel Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBlack Great Sail from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourCheep Cheep Masks from Mario Kart TourDragon Wings from Mario Kart TourFare Flier from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourRainbow Fare Flier from Mario Kart TourRoy Oilpaper from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Black)Gold Mii Racing SuitIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitMario (Halloween)Mario (Musician)**Roaring Racer Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing Suit B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBlack Dozer from Mario Kart TourThe Black Sneeker from Mario Kart Tour*The Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart Tour**Fast Frank from Mario Kart TourGlam Bruiser from Mario Kart Tour*The Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart Tour*The Gold Lunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourJade Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourPumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourQuickshaw from Mario Kart Tour*Rainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourRed Taxi from Mario Kart TourSilver Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart Tour*Yellow Taxi from Mario Kart Tour*** Blizzard Balloons from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser Umbrella from Mario Kart TourGolden Glider from Mario Kart TourMKT Icon GoombaHanafuda.pngHeart Balloons from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour*Meteor Balloons from Mario Kart TourNabbit Oilpaper Umbrella from Mario Kart Tour*New Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourSunset Balloons from Mario Kart Tour**Swooper***Waluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart Tour*Wonderful Diamond from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr. from Mario Kart Tour Wario Wing from Mario Kart Tour Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourFire Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue YoshiPurple Koopa (Freerunning)* Flame Flyer from Mario Kart TourKoopa Clown from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Iggy Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.LarryMorton
3DS Neo Bowser City R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Dr. BowserDry Bones (Gold)Dry Bowser's icon from Mario Kart TourIce MarioLuigi (Knight)Pauline (Party Time)Peach (Halloween)Shy Guy (Gold)Toad (Astronaut)Toad (Tourist)Toadette (Astronaut) Black Dozer from Mario Kart TourThe Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourBruiser from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourCrimson Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourGold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourHoliday King from Mario Kart TourOffroader from Mario Kart TourPlatinum Taxi from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourSilver Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart TourWild Black from Mario Kart TourWild Gold from Mario Kart TourWildfire Flyer from Mario Kart Tour Bullet Bill Parachute from Mario Kart TourDry Bowser Umbrella from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourGift Glider from Mario Kart TourGolden Glider from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2021 from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart Tour Black Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitBowser Jr. (Pirate)Iggy Mii Racing Suit*Kamek from Mario Kart TourLudwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Musician)*Pauline's icon from Mario Kart Tour.*Reindeer Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Halloween)Shy Guy (Ninja)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Waluigi (Vampire) The Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourThe Blooper Shuttle from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourIron Cucumber from Mario Kart TourJingle Bells from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourSakura Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourStar-Spangled Flyer from Mario Kart TourSteel Driver from Mario Kart Tour*Sushi Racer from Mario Kart Tour*Tiger Bruiser from Mario Kart TourWild Wing from Mario Kart Tour Black Starchute from Mario Kart TourBlizzard Balloons from Mario Kart Tour*Blizzard Parasol from Mario Kart Tour*Bowser Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourGold New Year's Kite from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourRainbow Fare Flier from Mario Kart TourRoy Oilpaper from Mario Kart Tour*Safety Glider from Mario Kart TourSunset Balloons from Mario Kart Tour***Vampire Wings from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Blue)Light-blue YoshiPink Toad (Pit Crew)White Shy Guy Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Blue Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour Diddy Kong from Mario Kart Tour*Koopa (Freerunning) Koopa Clown from Mario Kart TourPara-Wing from Mario Kart TourTurbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour ? Block
Ludwig Warship from Mario Kart Tour** Piston Glider from Mario Kart Tour
* 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]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Ring Race bonus challenge held in 3DS Neo Bowser City Regular Bowser Jr. from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr.
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 25
  • 35
Winter Tour (2019) The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
Ninja Tour (2021) Hammer Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Hammer Bro Cup
Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
The icon of the Metal Mario Cup challenge from the Halloween Tour and the Donkey Kong Cup challenge from the 2020 Los Angeles Tour in Mario Kart Tour Regular Metal Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 8
  • 10
Halloween Tour (2019) The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Mario Cup
Los Angeles Tour (2020) The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
  • 6
  • 10
  • 12
Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Peach Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
The Diddy Kong Cup Challenge from the 2020 New Year's Tour of Mario Kart Tour Regular Driver Wendy[2] Roy[2] Morton[2] Ludwig[2] Iggy[2] Lemmy[2] Larry[2] Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.[3] New Year's Tour (2020) Diddy Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong 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 Bowser Tour (2022) The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy Cup
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
The icon of the Mario Cup challenge from the Tokyo Tour and the Wario Cup challenge from the Pirate Tour in Mario Kart Tour Regular Bowser Jr. from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr.
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-omb
3
  • 15
  • 25
  • 35
Tokyo Tour The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup
Pirate Tour The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
Bowser Tour (2022) Nabbit Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Nabbit Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Peach Cup challenge from the 2020 Yoshi Tour; a Glider Challenge set on 3DS Neo Bowser City (reused as the Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the Mario vs. Peach Tour, the Baby Mario Cup's bonus challenge in the Wario vs. Waluigi Tour, the Bowser Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Bowser Tour, the Peachette Cup's bonus challenge in the November–December 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour, and the Pink Gold Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the 2023 Bowser Tour) Regular Peach's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Peach
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 200
  • 350
  • 470
Yoshi Tour (2020) The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Peach Cup
  • 200
  • 350
  • 450
Mario vs. Peach Tour
Wario vs. Waluigi Tour Baby Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Mario Cup
Bowser Tour (2022) The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Bowser Cup
  • 200
  • 300
  • 400
Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Peachette Cup
  • 200
  • 300
  • 410
Bowser Tour (2023) Pink Gold Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Gold Peach Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Larry Cup Challenge from Mario Kart Tour Regular Larry Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Larry
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Puddle
Puddle
Tokyo Tour Larry Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Larry Cup
Singapore Tour Pink Gold Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Gold Peach Cup
Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) Iggy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Iggy Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Diddy Kong Cup Challenge from the Valentine's Tour of Mario Kart Tour Regular Ludwig von Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Ludwig
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 9
  • 12
Valentine's Tour Diddy Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong Cup
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 Luigi Cup challenge from the London Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on 3DS Neo Bowser City (reused as the Morton Cup's bonus challenge in the Peach Tour, the Lakitu Cup's bonus challenge in the Frost Tour, and the Dry Bones Cup's bonus challenge in the 2023 Bowser Tour) Regular Roy Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Roy
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

Star from Mario Kart Tour
Super Star
2
  • 10
  • 15
  • 25
London Tour The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Peach Tour Morton Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Morton Cup
  • 10
  • 17
  • 23
Frost Tour Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup
Bowser Tour (2023) Dry Bones Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Dry Bones Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
The icon of the Toadette Cup challenge from the 2019 Halloween Tour and the Birdo Cup challenge from the Sunset Tour in Mario Kart Tour Regular Bowser Jr. from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr.
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:05.00
  • 1:55.00
  • 1:40.00
Halloween Tour (2019) The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
  • 2:20.00
  • 2:10.00
  • 1:55.00
Sunset Tour The Birdo Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo Cup
The icon of the Waluigi Cup challenge from the 2020 Trick Tour and the Lakitu Cup challenge from the April – May 2021 Sydney Tour in Mario Kart Tour R Ludwig von Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Ludwig
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:05.00
  • 1:55.00
  • 1:40.00
Trick Tour (2020) Waluigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Waluigi Cup
  • 2:05.00
  • 1:55.00
  • 1:43.00
Sydney Tour (April–May 2021) Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup

Sponsors[edit]

  • Overtake (Mario Kart 7 only; rotating screen displays)

Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner notes[edit]

"This is a remastered version of the music from the Nintendo 3DS title. It began life as an arrangement of the music for a circuit course on Mario Kart 7. Then while we were working on it, for some reason, we decided to add a particular phrase, and all agreed that it worked pretty well."

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

Sprites[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ネオクッパシティ
Neo Kuppa Shiti
Neo Bowser City

Chinese (simplified) 新酷霸王市
Xīn Kùbàwáng Shì
Neo Bowser City

Chinese (traditional) 新庫巴市
Xīn Kùbā Shì
Neo Bowser City

Dutch Bowser City
Bowser City
French Koopapolis
An aggregation of "Koopa" and "metropolis"
German Koopa-Großstadtfieber
Koopa City Fever
Italian Koopa City
Koopa City
Korean 네오 쿠파 시티
Neo Kupa Siti
Neo Bowser City

Portuguese (NOA) Cidade Bowser
Bowser City
Portuguese (NOE) Cidade do Koopa
Koopa's City
Russian Город Купы
Gorod Kupy
Koopa City

Spanish Ciudad Koopa
Koopa City

Trivia[edit]

  • When exiting the tunnel in the Mario Kart 8 version of the course, a spotlight with Bowser's emblem points to the sky, possibly referencing the Bat-Signal from Batman media.
  • On August 18, 2016, a tweet from @NintendoAmerica gave players a "pop quiz" to race around Neo Bowser City and post their best time with a photograph as proof.[4]
  • In the internal data of Mario Kart 7, Neo Bowser City is referred to as Advanced Circuit. This suggests that the track was originally meant to be designated as a circuit course, which the Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner notes also imply, with the references to the circuit themes from Wii and 7 in the song for Neo Bowser City being remnants of this idea. It is unknown if the track was conceptualized as a Bowser Circuit or a futuristic city, or if it was originally meant to be a more standard circuit course.

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bHVR1zthbI Former world record using the glitch and the turn-skip
  2. ^ a b c d e f g TheMadWeazel (January 1, 2020). New Year’s Tour “Diddy Kong Cup” - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  3. ^ SuperAaron260 (January 7, 2020). Mario Kart Tour - Part 66 - New Year’s Tour (Diddy Kong Cup). YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  4. ^ @NintendoAmerica (August 18, 2016). "Pop quiz! Race through Neo Bowser City in #MK7 and we might share the best times! Prove it w/ a pic. #NintendoSummer" (imageMedia:Twitter NintendoSummer 2016 Pop Quiz MK7.jpg). Twitter.