3DS Mario Circuit

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This article is about the race course from Mario Kart 7. For other race tracks with similar names, see Mario Circuit.
Not to be confused with DS Mario Circuit.
Mario Circuit
Mario Circuit
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart Tour (2019)
Cup(s) Flower Cup (7)
Tour(s)
Online play Available (3DS)
Music sample
Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 7 (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart 7
Mario Circuit bottom screen mapMario Circuit
Mario Kart Tour
Map of 3DS Mario Circuit from Mario Kart Tour.
Staff ghost(s)
7 Nin★Miki★
2:25.001 MarioStandard KartStandardFile:Superglider.png
7 Expert Nin★raba
2:10.018 MarioB DasherSlickFile:Superglider.png

Mario Circuit is the second course of the Flower Cup in Mario Kart 7. It is strongly based off the Mario Kart DS version of the track. Unlike other Mario Circuit tracks, where Peach's Castle is a background element, this course allows players to drive through the castle. This rendition of Mario Circuit returns in Mario Kart Tour, where it appears in tours starting with the Tokyo Tour. This track shares its music with Toad Circuit.

This is the only Flower Cup course in Mario Kart 7 to not have a different name in British English versions.

Course layout

Mario races to Peach's Castle in Mario Circuit from an E3 2010 build of Mario Kart 7.
Mario driving in front of Peach's Castle in a pre-release screenshot of Mario Kart 7. Note the lack of ramps.

The track takes place on a large grassy field with sand roads, floating Brick Blocks, a Mushroom Trampoline, pipes, blossoming peach trees, a lake, and Peach's Castle. The course begins with a small, straightforward path with two turns, after which pink flower petals begin falling out of the trees on a long bend to the left. Activating the 3D effect of the Nintendo 3DS gives the effect of the petals popping out of the screen. After a ramp, the racers bounce off a Mushroom Trampoline into a curvy section leading towards Peach's Castle, which they then enter. After a spiral upwards, a Glide Ramp launches the drivers out of the castle into an area where pipes blow out wind (allowing for Tricks to be performed) and Goombas appear. Following this is a very large pipe, not unlike the one found in Mario Raceway, which drivers must curve through to reach the finish line after one small bump in the road.

There are a number of shortcuts available in this track. Between the first and second turns, drivers may use Mushrooms to use a ramp in the middle of the grass. Mushrooms can also be used to cut grass on the corner before the Mushroom Trampolines. There are two additional ramps in front of Peach's Castle. There is yet another ramp to the left when the racers exit the castle, and a rail to the left along the pipe, both of which save some time.

Mario Kart Tour

3DS Mario Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
The course icon with Peachette in Mario Kart Tour

This version of Mario Circuit makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Tokyo Tour. The course has undergone minor changes. Peach's Castle has been redesigned, with the entrance to the castle now having doors leading into the spiral upwards. The starting line has a new look that resembles a garden gate. Like all other courses, it has a reverse, trick, and reverse/trick variant, known as Mario Circuit R, Mario Circuit T, and Mario Circuit R/T respectively. The reverse and trick variant was introduced in the 2019 Winter Tour.

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

Top-tier and middle-tier items

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which 3DS Mario Circuit 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 Mario Circuit 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 Mario Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Baby Peach (Cherub)Blue Mii Racing SuitDr. PeachGoomba Mii Racing SuitMario (Baseball)Mario (Happi)Mario (King)Mario (Racing)Peach (Kimono)PeachetteRosalina (Volendam)Santa Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor) B DasherB Dasher Mk. 2Chocolate Banana MinibusCircuit SpecialGold B DasherGold Warrior WagonGreen CircuitHappy RideHot Pot Hot RodMonarch KartPink WingRainbow StreetleRainbow TaxiRed B DasherSakura QuickshawTanooki KartTuk-Tuk KartWhite Fast Frank Cat ParafoilCloud GliderGold BellsGold Tanooki ParafoilIcy Mario's MustacheMario Golf CapMario's MustacheNew Year's 2021New Year's 2023Ninja ScrollPeach HanafudaRecord SetterRoyal Parachute Birdo (White)Daisy (Sailor)Dr. MarioLarry (Wintertime)Lemmy Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Chef)Mario (Halloween)Mario (Tuxedo)Peach (Vacation)**Pink Gold Peach*Toadette (Astronaut)White Tanooki MarioWhite Yoshi Blooper ShuttleChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCoral Jet CruiserDecal StreamlinerGold Bruiser*Grand Badwagon**Holiday SpeederPineapple 1Pink CometQuickshaw**Radish Rider*Ribbon Rider*Sakura Sports CoupeSports Coupe Cape Mario Hanafuda*Glinting Glider**Glittering GliderGold GliderGold Manta GliderGold Mario's Hat BalloonLuigi Golf CapLuigi's MustacheLuma ParafoilNabbit ParachutePolka-Dot Manta GliderSilver BellsSilver-and-Gold Hearts*Smiley Flower GliderStarchute*Vanilla & Chocolate Balloons
Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Pink YoshiRed Koopa (Freerunning) Red Streamliner Peach Parasol Green Toad (Pit Crew)PeachToadette Birthday Girl DaisyDaytripperPink Turbo YoshiRoyaleStreamliner Oilpaper Umbrella
Piston Glider Wendy Biddybuggy
3DS Mario Circuit R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Daisy (Fairy)Daisy (Sailor)Dr. LuigiDr. PeachGold MarioGold Mii Racing SuitMario (Aviator)Mario (Chef)Peach (Vacation)Pink Mii Racing SuitToad (Party Time)White Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki MarioWhite YoshiWiggler Mii Racing Suit B Dasher Mk. 2Chocolate Mint Soft SwerveCoral Jet CruiserGoo-Goo BuggyGreen CircuitGreen SpeederIce-Cream MinibusKabuki DasherP-WingPinch HitterRainbow StreetleRose QueenSilver Flower KartSports CoupeSports Coupe 2022White BruiserWild Wing 8-Bit Fire Flower8-Bit Super MushroomDaisy GliderFlying FlappersGlinting GliderGold 8-Bit GliderLuigi Golf CapMario's Hat BalloonMint & Berry BalloonsNew Year's 2020Peach HanafudaPink Checkered GliderToe-Bean BalloonsWaluigi's Mustache ? Block Mii Racing SuitCat MarioDr. MarioLuigi Mii Racing SuitMario (Halloween)Mario (Happi)Mario (Racing)Mario (Sunshine)***Mario (Tuxedo)*Monty Mole Mii Racing Suit*Peach (Happi)**Peach (Kimono)*Peachette***Reindeer Mii Racing SuitTanooki Mario Banana MasterBlack Sneeker*Blooper ShuttleCircuit Special**Decal StreamlinerGold Soft SwerveGold Warrior Wagon*Green Apple Kart*Green Double-DeckerHoliday SpeederIron CucumberQuickshawRed B Dasher Mk. 2Sakura Quickshaw*Strawberry Soft SwerveWhite Turbo Yoshi***Wild PinkYellow Taxi** Cape Mario HanafudaFestive HollyGold Checkered GliderGold Mario Golf CapGolden GliderNabbit ParachuteNew Year's 2021New Year's 2023Ninja Scroll*Purple Oilpaper Umbrella**Silver-and-Gold HeartsWiggler ParachuteWonderful Garnet*Yukata Ribbon
Red Toad (Pit Crew)RosalinaToad Royale Oilpaper Umbrella Green Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue YoshiPeach**White Shy Guy Green Turbo Birdo Flower GliderMushroom Glider
Birthday Girl Super Glider
3DS Mario Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitCat MarioGold Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Baseball)Mario (Hakama)Mario (Halloween)Mario (Racing)PoochyReindeer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Toadette (Astronaut)Yoshi (Kangaroo) B Dasher Mk. 2Black B DasherBlack B Dasher Mk. 2Blooper ShuttleDark Hop RodDecal StreamlinerGold BunnyGold Monarch KartGold PipesGoo-Goo PinkHoliday SpeederP-WingPink WingPiranha PipesQuickshawSakura Sports CoupeSports CoupeStrawberry Soft SwerveWhite Turbo Yoshi Cloud GliderFestive HollyFlying EaselGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Mario's Hat BalloonLuma ParafoilMario's MustacheNew Year's 2022New Year's KitePeach HanafudaPink Magniflying GlassSilver BellsVanilla & Chocolate Balloons Birdo (White)Blue Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Classic)Mario (Golf)Mario (King)Mario (Musician)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Santa Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)Waluigi (Bus Driver)*White Yoshi Black CircuitGold Bullet Blaster*Gold Hop RodGoo-Goo GoldGreen CircuitGreen CometHappy Ride***Ice-Cream MinibusIron CucumberMonarch KartPink DozerRainbow TaxiRed B DasherRose Queen*Sakura Quickshaw**White BruiserWiggler Egg Cape Mario Hanafuda*Cat Parafoil***Flying FlappersGold TulipsMario Golf CapPink Checkered GliderPretzel GliderPurple Oilpaper UmbrellaSafety GliderWaluigi's Mustache**Yellow Hard Hat BalloonYoshi's Cookies
MarioToad (Pit Crew)Yellow Shy GuyYellow Yoshi Streamliner Mushroom GliderPeach Parasol DaisyPink Toad (Pit Crew)Red Toad (Pit Crew)Toadette** Pink Turbo YoshiRed Streamliner ? Block8-Bit Jumping Mario
Koopa Troopa**Wendy BiddybuggyRed Kiddie Kart BBIA ParafoilPiston Glider
3DS Mario Circuit R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Builder MarioLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Classic)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Golf)Mario (Santa)Mario (Swimwear)Mario Mii Racing SuitPeach (Wintertime)PeachettePenguin LuigiPenguin ToadWhite Mii Racing Suit Apple KartCapsule KartDecal StreamlinerDozer DasherGilded PrancerGold B DasherGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Happy RideMoo Moo OffroaderPineapple 1Pink CometQueen BeeSakura QuickshawSports CoupeSweet Daytripper Blizzard BalloonsBullet Bill ParachuteGlittering GliderGold Mario Golf CapGold Penguin WingtipNabbit ParachutePeach HanafudaPurple Oilpaper UmbrellaRainbow Fare FlierSilver BellsSpringtime CraneSweetheart GliderYellow Hard Hat Balloon Builder ToadetteGold Koopa (Freerunning)Gold MarioGoomba Mii Racing SuitIce Mario*Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi Mii Racing SuitMario (Musician)***Mario (Racing)Mario (Tuxedo)Peach (Explorer)Peach (Kimono)Pink Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Swimwear)*Toadette (Astronaut)Wiggler (Gold) Bright BunnyCarrot KartCream ClassicGold Cheep ChargerGold PipesGold Soft SwerveGold StandardHot Pot Hot RodKarp Kart***Pink Sneeker*Pink Speeder*Pink Wing*Rainbow TaxiSnow Skimmer*Swift JackWild Black* 8-Bit Super Mushroom*Bright Glider*Bright RibbonCape Mario HanafudaFestive HollyFireworks ParachuteGold 8-Bit Glider*Gold BellsGold Chocolate BalloonsMario Bros. ParafoilMario's Hat BalloonNew Year's 2023Rainy BalloonsRed Emblem*Soaring Jack
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue Shy GuyLight-blue Yoshi Cloud 9CucumberGreen Turbo BirdoLight-blue Turbo Yoshi Mushroom GliderOilpaper Umbrella Pink Toad (Pit Crew)White Shy Guy Pink Turbo YoshiRed Standard 8** 8-Bit Jumping Mario
Baby Luigi Birthday Girl RosalinaGreen Cheep Charger BBIA Parafoil
* 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.

Gallery

Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart Tour

Course icons

Screenshots

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マリオサーキット[?]
Mario Sākitto
Mario Circuit
Chinese 马力欧赛道 (Simplified)
瑪利歐賽道 (Traditional)
[?]

Mǎlìōu Sàidào
Mario Speedway
Dutch Mario's Circuit[?] Mario's Circuit
German Marios Piste[?] Mario´s Track
Italian Circuito di Mario[?] Mario's Circuit
Portuguese (NOA) Circuito Mario[?] Mario Circuit
Portuguese (NOE) Circuito do Mario[?] Mario's Circuit
Spanish Circuito Mario[?] Mario Circuit

Trivia

  • In an early trailer of Mario Kart 7, when Mario Circuit was shown, there was originally a Mushroom Trampoline in the pit which players normally glide over, due to gliders not having yet been implemented.
  • The blossoming peach trees in this track were later reused for N64 Royal Raceway in Mario Kart 8.