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 is at a standstill, the kart can pivot around, creating very precise maneuvers. While it is not a common tactic to use while racing, in nonlinear arenas such as those used in 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.[page number needed]
- 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![page number needed]
- English:
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | Pivoter[?] | Rotate | Mario Kart 64 |
| Virage serré[3] | Sharp turn | Mario Kart: Super Circuit | |
| German | Spin Turn[4] | - | |
| Italian | Testa-coda[5] | Head-to-tail | |
| Spanish | Trompo[6] | 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.
- ^ 1997. Mario Kart 64 instruction booklet (PDF). Nintendo of Europe (British English). Page 15. Also present on the Operation Card.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 2001. Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (European Spanish). Page 85.
