Spin Turn
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Artwork demonstrating the Spin Turn from Mario Kart 64
A Spin Turn (or spin turn),[1] originally hyphenated as Spin-Turn,[2] is a driving mechanic that debuts in Mario Kart 64 and returns in all later games of the Mario Kart series. When the accelerate and brake buttons are pressed while a kart, bike, or ATV is at a standstill, the vehicle can pivot around, creating very precise maneuvers. While spin-turning is not a common tactic to use while racing, in nonlinear arenas such as those used in the Battle mode, it is used to quickly change directions and aim items better.
In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, a Spin Turn is performed by holding 
, 
, and 
and turning while at a standstill.
In Mario Kart Wii only, a Mini-Turbo can be activated by using Spin Turns.
Profiles[edit]
Mario Kart 64[edit]
- Instruction booklet description:
- English:
Use Spin-Turns Wisely! To change direction on narrow roads, or when you want to direct a Shell at an opponent, turn and press the A and B Buttons simultaneously, to do a Spin-Turn.[2]
- English:
Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]
- Instruction booklet description:
- English:
Master the Spin Turn! When you need to change direction in an instant, the Spin Turn is your best bet. Just hold the A and B Buttons and crank the steering wheel![3]
- English:
Mario Kart World[edit]
- In-game manual:
- English:
If you tilt
to the left or the right and hold both 
(
) and 
(
), you can quickly change the direction you're facing. - Other languages:
- French:
Si vous inclinez vers la gauche ou la droite en maintenant () and (), vous pouvez rapidement changer de direction.[4] (If you tilt to te left ou the right by holding () and (), you can quickly change direction.)
- French:
- English:
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | Pivoter sur place[4] | Rotate in place | |
| Pivoter[?] | Rotate | Mario Kart 64 | |
| Virage serré[5] | Sharp turn | Mario Kart: Super Circuit | |
| German | Spin Turn[6] | - | |
| Italian | Testa-coda[7] | Head-to-tail | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Cavalo-de-Pau[8] | Bootleg turn | Mario Kart 64 (instruction booklet) |
| Spanish | Trompo[9] | Spinning top |
References[edit]
- ^ Owsen, Dan, Scott Pelland, and Paul Shinoda (1997). Mario Kart 64 Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 12.
- ^ a b 1997. Mario Kart 64 instruction booklet (PDF). Nintendo of America (English). Page 15. Also present on the Operation Card.
- ^ 1997. Mario Kart: Super Circuit instruction manual. Nintendo of Europe. Page 16.
- ^ a b Mario Kart World in-game manual from French European localization. (Archived 12 Jun. 2025 via Imgur.)
- ^ 2001. Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet (PDF). Nintendo of Europe (French). Page 45.
- ^ 2001. Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (German). Page 25.
- ^ 2001. Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 105.
- ^ 1997. Mario Kart 64 instruction booklet. Gradiente Entertainment Ltda. (Brazilian Portuguese). Page 15.
- ^ 2001. Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (European Spanish). Page 85.
