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{{Infobox Arcade Game

|image=[[Image:MKGPscene.jpg|250px]]<br>Promotional poster of '''''Mario Kart Arcade GP'''''.

|developer=[[Namco Bandai Holdings]]

|publisher=[[Nintendo]]

|release={{releasedate|USA|October 2005|Japan|Q4 2005}}

|genre=[[Mario Kart (series)|Racing]]

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'''''Mario Kart Arcade GP''''' is an arcade game featuring ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' and ''Pac-Man'' characters. It is the sixth installment of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. Since its release in 2005, it has received much criticism, often concerning the often high costs players would have to pay. There are two types of models: one without the "data card" dispenser and slot, and one with both. These story mode cards were another source of criticism. Despite all the negative feedback, a sequel called ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' was released in 2007.

All controls are used to select in-game menu options.

*'''Accelerate''' and '''Brake pedals'''.(If pressed quickly the Brake Pedal can also make Karts jump and Powerslide if pressed twice) A [[Rocket Start]] can be preformed by hitting accelerate on the green light.

*'''Item Button''', at the center of the steering wheel.

===Playable Characters===

 

 

===How to play===

[[File:MKAGP Flyer.png|thumb|left|Mario Kart Arcade GP flyer.]]

To play the game, the player has to insert a certain amount of money or tokens into the game or in some cases, swipe a special card such as a Timezone Powercard. First, they can adjust their seat within the time limit by moving a lever near their feet and sliding to any position on the arcade machine. After that happens, the player can choose a character to play with. Then they have to take a picture of him or her within the time limit: if the player didn't take the picture; a countdown starts to force them to take it. The Photo taken will frame the player's face with Mario's Hat and Moustache. When that is done, the player will pick a mode on the screen; "Grand Prix" or "Time Trial"; again within the time limit.

====Basic Items====

*[[Basin]]: A normal tin pan; it locks on to another racer and bashes them in the head.

*[[Boo]]: Causes whoever is hit by it to slow down for a brief period.

*[[Needle Bomb]]: Flattens tires.

*[[Square Tire]]: Makes whoever hits it slow down and lose control.

*[[Time Bomb (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Time Bomb]]: A time bomb, It goes off in 15 seconds. Hit other drivers to transfer the bomb to them. 

*[[Green Shell]]: A normal shell, it can be thrown in a straight line to knock over other karts.

*[[Tornado (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Tornado]]: Hits foes and launches them into the air.

*[[Banana Peel]]: Mario Kart's classic item, it is left on the track for other racers to slip on.  

*[[Tacks]]: When run on, lets one of the rival's tires get flat temporary.

*[[Cream Pie]]: A pie, tossed backwards. The screen of the target is covered in whipped cream, obscuring vision. Similar to the Blooper in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.  

*[[Thunder Stick]]: A rod used for close combat, it does not shrink other drivers like in other ''Mario Kart'' games.

====Prize Items====

*[[Rain Cloud]]: This cloud locks onto another racer, raining on the track and making it harder for the driver to steer. It looks somewhat like [[Mallow]] from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''.

*[[Thunder Cloud]]: Stronger than the rain cloud, it causes a massive thunder storm.

*[[Trash Can]]: Slows down speed when hit.

*[[Laughter Bag]]: Laugh at opponents as a taunt.

*[[Tox-Banana Shot]]: Spins out and shakes wheel.

*[[Dash Bazooka]]: Rival Kart will dash when hit.

*[[Jump Seal]]: Prevents jumping for a time.

*[[Item Seal]]: Prevents item use for a time.

*[[Smokescreen]]: Makes players go blind when they pass the item by.

*[[Shield (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Shield]]: Makes the player be protected from the rivals attacks.

*[[Reflect Shield]]: Reflects attacks.

*[[Absorbing Mushroom]]: A special item that lets the player get items from rivals.

*[[Mega Mushroom|Giant Mushroom]]: Makes the player grow into enormous size

*[[Invisible Mushroom]]: Turns the player invisible.

*[[Slimy Mushroom]] Turns slimy to dodge easier.

*[[Heavy Mushroom]]: Causes the player to become heavy.

*[[Horn]]: Plays a loud noise.

*[[Dizziness Virus]]: Picture is blurred when hit, can hit other karts to pass on.

*[[Wheel Virus]]: Wheel shakes, hit other karts to pass on.

*[[Time Bomb (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Time Bomb (L)]]: Attaches to foe and goes off in 15 seconds, hit other cars to pass on.

*[[Basin|Triple Basin]]: Shoots three basins at once.

*[[Banana#Mario Kart: Double Dash!!|Giant Banana]]: Giant banana. Spin out when hit.

*[[Conga]]: Dance to conga rhythm.

*[[Bowser Shell]]: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.

*[[Thwomp]]: Get stomped when the player drives under it.

*[[Poison Mushroom]] : Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.

*[[Mushroom Powder]] : One of the mushroom effects appears.

*[[Ghost Morph]] : Can scrape through rival's kart.

*[[Driver Virus]]: A virus that causes whoever is hit to slow down. The virus can be transferred to other drivers. Looks like the blue virus from the NES game Dr. Mario.  

*[[Mushroom]]: Gives the player's kart a small boost.

Players race in 24 courses in six stages with each stage having four courses; the first two are forward, last two are similar but with changed gimmick and environment. (e.g. Mario Highway is set on sunset instead of daytime, Bowser's Castle have blocks that block several parts of the track). Once the player win the race, they are rewarded with items to use in other races.

3 items are set in each course randomly. On the fourth course however, the player is given a chance to pick 3 items to use during the race from their collection.

After the four courses are completed, a "Challenge Game" comes up, and are just like Missions from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' which they must complete to earn a special item exclusive to the character and finish the stage. If the player is unable to complete the challenge, they won't receive the trophy of that stage.

Note: The Rainbow Stage can only be unlocked if the player finishes the first five cups (Similar with the Special Cup in ''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]'').

Once the player completed the Rainbow Stage for the first time, Extra mode is unlocked. In Extra mode, the player can win "+ Items" or triple items. The rivals are also become much harder and several courses will have much more gimmick. The first two courses on the extra mode are also changed to reverse mode (not to be confused with [[Mirror Mode]]) while the last two courses are forward.

====Time Trial====

The name says it all. The player races on one of the 24 courses and see if the player is one of the top ten.

====VS====

When the player inserts credits, the game starts an opponent search for a limited time (something like Bark Mode in ''Nintendogs'') which, when other players start opponent searching, links the two people together for a VS Match. Up to four people can link together.

===Courses===

====Mario Cup====

This cup is set on a tropical beach. On the last two race, the course change from daytime to sunset for Mario Highway and night time for Mario Beach.  

The Challenge course involves the player rolling a watermelon to the goal.

*[[Mario Highway]]

*[[Mario Beach]]

====DK Cup====

The cup is set on a tropical jungle. During the last two races, a rain will occur at the courses.  

The Challenge course has the player eliminate 15 Koopa Troopas with a Hammer.

====Wario Cup====

This cup is set on a big city. During the last two race, the time will change from day time to night time.

The Challenge course is set in Diamond City, but the player must drive backwards.

Winning this cup will give the player a backward item that has similar effect with [[Banana]].

====Pac-Man Cup====

This cup is set on a peaceful mountain on Pac-Land. This is also the first cup to introduce warp door. During the last two race, several parts of the course will have more grass that slows the player down.

The Challenge course makes the player jump over electrical lines.

====Bowser Cup====

This cup is set on [[Bowser|Bowser's]] own castle. During the last two race, a [[Magikoopa]] will use it's magic to put blocks that block several parts of the course. Making the course narrower.

The Challenge course has the player fight Giant Bowser.

====Rainbow Cup====

The Rainbow Stage is only unlocked if the player completes the first five stages.

This cup is set on space, similar with [[Rainbow Road]] from the original series. A warp door is present to warp the player to sky world that's similar with [[Sky Garden (course)|Sky Garden]]. During the last two race, the warp door will warp the player to an underwater environment instead while still having the same track layout.

The Challenge course has the player race against [[Robo-Mario]]

Although the gameplay was praised, the game was reviewed negatively for its high cost. Critics noted the lack of play from the video game and made it face huge amounts of criticism at its release.{{refneeded}}

==Sequel==

Despite suffering from low playing, a sequel entitled ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' was released (also for the arcades). It featured more gameplay elements than its predecessor, including more characters such as [[Waluigi]] and [[Mametchi]]. Fortunately, it received positive scores and critical acclaim, being unlike the previous game which was criticized for the high amount of pay.

== External Links ==

*''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' is the first ''Mario Kart'' game to be developed by a third-party company (Namco, now Namco-Bandai) and the first to have non-Nintendo characters.

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