Frenzy (Mario Kart Tour)

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“And if you collect three of the same item, you'll start what we call a Frenzy! And that's like yahoo!”
Lakitu, Mario Kart Tour News Vol. 1: New York Tour[1]
Iggy during a Super Horn Frenzy in SNES Choco Island 2R (Peachette Cup, Paris Tour)
Iggy in a Super Horn Frenzy

Frenzy mode (known in the "Tips & Tricks" as an item frenzy) is a state in Mario Kart Tour that the player enters when they have three of the same item, either from a single Item Box or different ones. For the duration of a Frenzy, which totals nine seconds, the player is invincible and can use an indefinite amount of the acquired item, gaining points for each use. The kart is surrounded by copies of the item (six units for most), which vanish when the Frenzy ends. The player can also perform Ultra Mini-Turbos much faster in this state, though all Mini-Turbos do not provide points during a Frenzy. The higher the driver's level and rarity is, the higher their chance of getting an Item Frenzy. Both human and computer players can get a Frenzy, though only one racer can enter it at a time, and their icon will turn gold on the map for its duration. Players can get a maximum of three Frenzies each race, with the second lap providing a higher chance of getting them.

Skill level 1 2 and 3 4 and 5 6 and 7 8
Normal +0% +2% +4% +6% +8%
Super +1% +3% +5% +8% +10%
High-End +2% +4% +7% +10% +12%

Timed items, such as Bullet Bills, are activated as soon as the Frenzy starts and only give extra points when reactivated during it. A Frenzy that leaves items on the track is limited to six at a time; once the player surpasses this limit, the oldest one will vanish. A Frenzy that releases multiple items at once count each item individually towards the limit, but one that produces items as an effect on hit, such as Yoshi's Egg, will not have these secondary items count towards the limit. Certain Tour Challenges require the player to start a Frenzy.

Frenzy effects[edit]

Item Effect
Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Banana
Bananas orbit around the kart.
Triple Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Triple Bananas
Bananas orbit around the kart.
Giant Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Giant Banana
Giant Bananas orbit around the kart.
Green Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Green Shell
Green Shells orbit around the kart. Shells break after one ricochet. This is the very first frenzy the player gets as shown in the tutorial.
Triple Green Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Triple Green Shells
Green Shells orbit around the kart. Shells break after one ricochet.
Red Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Red Shell
Red Shells orbit around the kart. Red Shells are less accurate and can hit walls.
Spiny Shell from Mario Kart Tour
Spiny Shell
Spiny Shells orbit around the kart, can target other drivers and do not orbit around drivers before hitting them.
Bowser Shell from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser's Shell
Bowser's Shells orbit around the kart.
Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-omb
Bob-ombs orbit around the kart. Thrown Bob-ombs explode instantly when they hit the ground.
Double Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Double Bob-ombs
Bob-ombs orbit around the kart. Thrown Bob-ombs explode instantly when they hit the ground.
Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mushroom
Mushrooms orbit around the kart. Has a similar effect to the Golden Dash Mushroom item.
Triple Mushrooms from Mario Kart Tour
Triple Mushrooms
Mushrooms orbit around the kart. Has a similar effect to the Golden Dash Mushroom item.
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom
Mega Mushrooms orbit around the kart. Driver enlarges when the Frenzy is active.
Bullet Bill from Mario Kart Tour.
Bullet Bill
Bullet Bills have a smaller Bullet Bill on each side of the player, which can be fired at other drivers and explode on impact.
Blooper from Mario Kart Tour.
Blooper
Bloopers orbit around the kart; only attacks one driver in front of the player with each use.
Lightning from Mario Kart Tour.
Lightning
Lightning bolts orbit around the kart; only hits one driver with each use.
Fire Flower from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Flower
Fireballs orbit around the kart; only one is fired at a time.
Boomerang Flower from Mario Kart Tour.
Boomerang Flower
Boomerangs orbit around the kart.
Ice Flower from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Flower
Ice Balls orbit around the kart; only one is fired at a time.
Super Horn from Mario Kart Tour.
Super Horn
Super Horns orbit around the kart.
Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin
Coins orbit around the kart. Each gives one coin at the time. 6 extra coins are automatically given to the player as the Frenzy nears its end.
Heart from Mario Kart Tour
Heart
Five Hearts orbit around the kart. Briefly increases the orbit radius for each Frenzy action and can hit opponents.
Yoshi Egg from Mario Kart Tour.
Yoshi's Egg
Yoshi's Eggs orbit around the kart.
A Birdo's Egg from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo's Egg
Birdo's Eggs orbit around the kart.
Bubble from Mario Kart Tour
Bubble
The Bubble instantly activates. Briefly enlarges for each Frenzy action.
Banana Barrels from Mario Kart Tour
Banana Barrels
Bananas orbit around the kart. Both barrels shoots multiple bananas at the same time.
Mushroom Cannon from Mario Kart Tour
Mushroom Cannon
Mushrooms orbit around the kart. The cannon fires at a faster pace.
Lucky Seven from Mario Kart Tour
Lucky Seven
All of its seven items orbit around the kart.
Coin Box from Mario Kart Tour
Coin Box
Coins orbit around the kart. Sprays coins for the duration of the Frenzy.
Dash Ring from Mario Kart Tour
Dash Ring
Dash Rings orbit around the kart.
Bob-omb Cannon from Mario Kart Tour
Bob-omb Cannon
Bob-ombs orbit around the kart. The cannon shoots 3 consecutive Bob-ombs with each fire, which explode instantly when they hit the ground.
Hammer from Mario Kart Tour.
Hammer
Hammers orbit around the kart; only two are thrown at a time.
Giga Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour
Giga Bob-omb
Giga Bob-ombs orbit around the kart.
Super Bell from Mario Kart Tour.
Super Bell
Super Bells orbit around the kart.
Super Leaf from Mario Kart Tour.
Super Leaf
The tail can be spun for the duration of the Frenzy.
Capsule from Mario Kart Tour.
Capsule
Capsules orbit around the kart.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

  • Tips & Tricks: You'll activate a Frenzy mode when all three item slots are holding the same item. You'll be able to use the item as many times as you want during a Frenzy. It'll be easier to perform Mini-Turbos during this time, and your kart will be invincible for the duration!
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: Start a Frenzy by collecting three of the same item! When you take the right racer on a course, you'll get three items from a Single Item box. Get three matching items and let the frenzy begin! Fling a flurry of items and rack up a high score with Mini-Turbos![2]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese フィーバー
Fībā
アイテムフィーバー (Tips & Tricks)
Aitemu fībā
[?]
Fever

Item fever
Chinese (simplified) 狂热
Kuángrè
道具狂热 (Tips & Tricks)
Dàojù kuángrè
[?]
Fever

Item fever
Chinese (traditional) 狂熱
Kuángrè
道具狂熱 (Tips & Tricks)
Dàojù kuángrè
[?]
Fever

Item fever
French Frénésie[?] Frenzy
German Paaarty![?] -
Italian Frenesia[?] Frenzy
Portuguese Frenesi[?] Frenzy
Spanish Furor[?] Furor

References[edit]

  1. ^ GaplekBehemoth (June 26, 2020). All Volumes of Mario Kart Tour News - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  2. ^ mariokarttourEN (October 7, 2019). Twitter. Retrieved March 14, 2020.