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{{Infobox Arcade Game
{{game infobox
|image=[[File:Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.jpg|The logo for Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.]]
|image=[[File:MKAG2.svg|270px]]
|developer=[[Namco Bandai Games]]
|developer=[[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco Amusement]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|publisher=Bandai Namco Amusement<ref>[https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20070216/aou_bn.htm "「AOU2007 アミューズメント・エキスポ」ブースレポート ~バンダイナムコゲームス編~"]</ref>
|release={{releasedate|Japan|2007|Australia|2007|Europe|2007|USA|2008}}
|release={{flag list|Japan|March 14, 2007|Australia|July 10, 2007|Europe|July 10, 2007<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3410220/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_ql_dt_2</ref>|USA|March 12, 2008}}
|genre=[[Mario Kart (series)|Racing]]
|languages={{languages|en=y|jp=y}}
|modes=Single player, Multiplayer (VS), Time Trial   
|genre=[[Genre#Racing|Racing]]
|cabinet=Upright
|modes=Single-player, Multiplayer (VS), Time Trial   
|arcade system=[[wikipedia:Triforce (arcade system board)|Triforce]]
|cabinet=Sit down
|monitor=Mario Card slot, money slot
|arcade_system=[[Triforce]]
|input={{input|arcade=1}}
|monitor=29" CRT
|input={{input|arcade=2}}
}}
}}
'''''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''''' is the second game in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Arcade'' series]] and the eighth overall. It is a follow-up to ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', and the game before ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. The game has custom karts for characters, similar to ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It contains virtually all the content of the original, but greatly expands it with the addition of several new courses, items and racers. Like the predecessor, ''Pac-Man'' characters appear as playable in this game. The game also introduces [[Mametchi]] as a playable character. In-game, it appears to be broadcast live and has color-commentary of the player by a narrator, whose language depends on the region of the game.
'''''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''''' is the second game in the ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series and the seventh in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'']] series overall. It is a follow-up to ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', and was later followed by ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. The game has custom karts for characters, similar to ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. While branded as a sequel, it is functionally more an expansion of the original - it contains virtually all the content of the original down to the graphics, but greatly expands it with the addition of several new courses, items and racers. Like the predecessor, ''Pac-Man'' characters appear as playable in this game. The game also introduces [[Mametchi]] as a playable character. In-game, it appears to be broadcast live and has color-commentary of the player by a narrator, whose language depends on the region of the game.
 
==How To Play==
==How To Play==
First, players 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 players can choose a character to play as. Then, players can take a picture of themselves within the time limit; if the player does not take the picture, a countdown starts to force the player to take it. On some instances, the camera cannot be used. The picture of the current character is instead used.
First, players 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, players can choose a character to play as. Then, players can take a picture of themselves using the camera lens within the time limit; if the player does not take the picture, a countdown starts to force the player to take it. On some instances, the camera cannot be used. The picture of the current character is instead used.


When the race starts, the players' object is to finish in 1st place. If they get a lower place, they must retry to unlock the course by giving the game certain money or some tokens. If players get 1st place, they can continue if they pay the game another token or dollar(s). If not, the game is over.
When the race starts, the players' object is to finish in 1st place. If they get a lower place, they must retry to unlock the course by giving the game certain money or some tokens. If players get 1st place, they can continue if they pay the game another token or dollar(s). If not, the game is over.
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==Techniques==
==Techniques==
===Rocket Start===
===Rocket Start===
[[File:WaluigiStadiumAGP2BeginRace.png|thumb|A rocket start.]]
[[File:WaluigiStadiumAGP2BeginRace.png|thumb|The Rocket Start in action.]]
The player can get a [[Rocket Start|rocket start]] when the accelerator is pressed right when "1" is displayed. If successful, the kart gets a small speed boost when the race starts. The method of performing the rocket start closely resembles the one from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''.
The player can get a [[Rocket Start|rocket start]] when the accelerator is pressed right when "1" is displayed. If successful, the kart gets a small speed boost when the race starts. The method of performing the rocket start closely resembles the one from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''


===Jumping and Drifting===
===Jumping and Drifting===
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==Modes==
==Modes==
===Grand Prix===
===Grand Prix===
In Grand Prix, the player races against five computer drivers for winning the trophies in every race. The goal of each race is to finish in first place within the time limit. There are three engine levels available: 50cc, 100cc and 150cc, and as with previous Mario Kart installments, is linear with the difficulty. 50cc being the slowest (Easy), 100cc being the standard (Normal) and 150cc being the fastest (Hard). There are 4 difficulty levels, and each one has two stages. Each cup has 2 tracks, separated into 4 rounds. The first 2 rounds are the tracks in normal conditions, and the last 2 rounds the same tracks in different conditions (time of day, weather, etc.). After having completed each round, the player receives a challenge, similar to the [[Mario Kart DS#Mission Mode|Mission Mode]] that appears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Unlike [[Mario Kart Arcade GP|the previous game]], clearing the challenge is not necessary to complete a cup. Also, when the player is using a Mario Card, the player receives [[Mario Coin]]s depending on their performance, up to a maximum of 15. Extra mode makes a return, only under the name of Special Cup.
In Grand Prix, the player races against five computer drivers for winning the trophies in every race. The goal of each race is to finish in first place within the time limit (if the player is in first place and then times out rather than finishing, the round will not count as completed). There are three engine levels available: 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc, and as with the previous ''Mario Kart'' installments, is linear with the difficulty - 50cc being the slowest (Easy), 100cc being the standard (Normal) and 150cc being the fastest (Master). There are 4 difficulty levels, and each one has two stages. Each cup has 2 tracks, separated into 4 rounds. The first 2 rounds are the tracks in normal conditions, and the last 2 rounds the same tracks in different conditions (e.g. DK Jungle changes to rain). After having completed each round, the player receives a challenge, similar to the [[Mario Kart DS#Mission Mode|Mission Mode]] that appears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Unlike [[Mario Kart Arcade GP|the previous game]], clearing the challenge is not necessary to complete a cup. Also, when the player is using a Mario Card, the player receives [[Mario Coin]]s depending on their performance, up to a maximum of 15. Extra mode makes a return, only under the name of Special Cup (Reverse mode). In initial gameplay, a player can select the next round only after winning the first round. When the players completes all 4 rounds, they can play a "challenge game" stage.


===Time Trial===
===Time Attack===
In Time Trial mode, the user tries to get the fastest time on the tracks.
In Time Attack mode, the user tries to get the fastest time on the tracks. To select Time Attack, the player must hold VS Cancel while selecting a class (50cc is not available in Time Attack). The player starts with 3 Mushrooms in Time Attack, and the number of coins on track is reduced to ten during 150cc Time Attack (compared to 25 in 100cc Time Attack).
 
A difference in the HUD between this game and [[Mario Kart Arcade GP|the first game]] is that the remaining time is moved to the top-right and the total time is made larger and moved all the way to the top-left. There is no commentary during Time Attack games.


===VS===
===VS===
After the players insert coins, the machine starts a search for VS races. If players are found, the game starts a VS Match. Like the previous game, up to four players can play together. In VS, the players first select an engine class, select a character, takes a picture (if necessary), then votes for a course. After, each player will be given 3 random items. Unlike the previous game, in multiplayer mode players in the minimap are given colors depending on their player number:
After the players insert coins, the machine starts a search for VS races. If players are found, the game starts a VS Match. Like the previous game, up to four players can play together. In VS, the players first select an engine class, select a character, takes a picture (if necessary), then votes for a course. After, each player will be given 3 random items. Unlike the previous game, in multiplayer mode players in the minimap are given colors depending on their player number: Player 1 is red; Player 2 is orange; Player 3 is green; Player 4 is blue; and CPUs are dark blue. If fewer than four players gather for a race then CPU drivers are added to make up four racers.


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During the race, the bottom-left screen displays the player number (unlike the first game, which did not do so), and there is no speedometer in the bottom-right, just showing the coin count (just like the first game did). Also, the commentator says the player number before the character's name except for CPU-controlled karts.
|-
! Player !! Color
|-
| '''Player 1''' || <span style="color:red">Red</span>
|-
| '''Player 2''' || <span style="color:#FFA500">Orange</span>
|-
| '''Player 3''' || <span style="color:#008000">Green</span>
|-
| '''Player 4''' || <span style="color:#0000FF">Blue</span>
|-
| '''CPU''' || <span style="color:#0000A0">Dark Blue</span>
|}


If less than four players gather for a race then CPU drivers are added depending on how many people join:
When the race is over, players can choose if they want to continue with the same opponents or not. If two or more players decide to continue, the selection process restarts from the very beginning (players select a class first unlike in single player where the class and mode is not re-selected). If only one player decides to continue, it will change to a Grand Prix/Time Attack game for that player (this time only where the player selects the class and mode, before character select).
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No. of Players !! No. of CPU !! Total Karts
|-
| 2 Players || 2 CPU || 4 Karts
|-
| 3 Players || 1 CPU || 4 Karts
|-
| 4 Players || 0 CPU || 4 Karts
|}


==Mario Coins and Coins==
==Mario Coins and Coins==
[[File:MKAGP2 MarioCoin.jpg|thumb| The Mario Coin in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'']]
[[File:MKAGP2 MarioCoin.jpg|thumb|The Mario Coin in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'']]
[[Mario Coin]]s are coins that the player can pick up in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''. If the player gains enough Mario Coins and regular [[Coin]]s, he can unlock prizes to save on his Mario Card (e.g. new karts, special items).
[[Mario Coin]]s are coins that the player can pick up in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''. If the player gains enough Mario Coins and regular [[Coin]]s, they can unlock prizes to save on their Mario Card (e.g. new karts, special items). Upon collecting 4000 Mario Coins, players will unlock the ability to change to a first-person perspective akin to that of ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. This is done by pressing the VS Cancel button during a race.
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==Item Boxes==
==Item Boxes==
[[File:ToadItemBoxes.png|150px|thumb|left|The new, multi-colored, hexagonal item boxes.]]
[[File:ToadItemBoxes.png|150px|thumb|left|The new, multi-colored, hexagonal item boxes.]]
''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' doesn't feature the normal cube item boxes seen in previous games; it comes with multi-colored, hexagonal item boxes. They have a white question mark while [[Fake Item Box]] have a white, upside-down question mark. When taken, they instantly regenerate, unlike other ''Mario Kart'' games, in which they take a while.
''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' does not feature the normal cube item boxes seen in previous games; it comes with multi-colored, hexagonal item boxes. They have a white question mark while [[Fake Item Box|Jack-in-the-boxes]] (fake Item Boxes) have a white, upside-down question mark. When taken, they instantly regenerate, unlike the other ''Mario Kart'' games, in which they take a while.


===Basic Items===
===Basic Items===
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*[[Basin]]
*[[Tub|Basin]]
*[[Banana Peel]]
*[[Banana]]
*[[Banana Shot]]
*[[Banana Shot]]
*[[Banana Train]]
*[[Big & Small Tire]]
*[[Big & Small Tire]]
*[[Black Shell]]
*[[Boo]]
*[[Boo]]
*[[Black Shell]]
*[[Broken Wheel]]
*[[Broken Wheel]]
*[[Bullet Bill]]
*[[Dash Bazooka]]
*[[Dash Mushroom]]
*[[Delicious Banana]]
*[[Dizziness Virus]]
*[[Fairy]]
*[[Fake Mario Coin]]
*[[Fire Cracker]]
*[[Flaming Tender]]
*[[Mega Mushroom|Giant Mushroom]]
*[[Green Shell]]
*[[Green Shell]]
*[[Heavy Mushroom]]
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*[[High Beam]]
*[[Car Horn|Horn]]
*[[Interrupting Frame]]
*[[Invisible Mushroom]]
*[[Invisible Mushroom]]
*[[Item Seal]]
*[[Item Seal]]
*[[Metal Mushroom]]
*[[Fake Item Box|Jack-in-the-box]]
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*[[Jump Seal]]
*[[Mask]]
*[[Meat]]
*[[Monster's Hammer]]
*[[Monster Pill]]
*[[Mouse Cracker]]
*[[Mouse Cracker]]
*[[Dash Mushroom]]
*[[Mustache Pen]]
*[[Dizziness Virus]]
*[[Needle Bomb]]
*[[Needle Bomb]]
*[[Off-Key Speaker]]
*[[Petit Monster]]
*[[Pie]]
*[[Pie]]
*[[Pump]]
*[[Quack Hammer]]
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*[[Rabbit Ear]]
*[[Rain Cloud]]
*[[Rain Cloud]]
*[[Reflect Shield]]
*[[Reflect Shield]]
*[[Saggy Gummy]]
*[[Saggy Gummy]]
*[[Shield (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Shield]]
*[[Shield (Mario Kart Arcade GP series)|Shield]]
*[[Smokescreen]]
*[[Snow Cloud]]
*[[Snow Cloud]]
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*[[Square Tire]]
*[[Square Tire]]
*[[Star]]
*[[Super Star|Star]]
*[[Sticky Oil]]
*[[Sticky Oil]]
*[[Tack]]
*[[Tack]]
*[[Thunder Cloud]]
*[[Triple Tack]]
*[[Triple Bananas]]
*[[Thunder Cloud|Thundercloud]]
*[[Thunder Stick]]
*[[Thunder Stick]]
*[[Time Bomb (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Time Bomb]]
*[[Time Bomb (item)|Time Bomb]]
*[[Tornado (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Tornado]]
*[[Tornado]]
*[[Tox-Banana Shot]]
*[[Wheel Virus]]
|}
|}


==Characters==
==Characters==
[[File:MKAGP2CharSelect.png|thumb|The character select screen]]
[[File:MKAGP2CharSelect.png|thumb|300px|The character select screen]]
All playable characters from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' return along with two new characters, [[Waluigi]] and a [[wikipedia:Tamagotchi|Tamagotchi]] named [[Mametchi]]. They all have two karts available: a standard go-kart and a personal kart that increases speed, but reduces acceleration.
All playable characters from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' return along with two new characters, [[Waluigi]] and a {{wp|Tamagotchi}} named [[Mametchi]]. They all have two karts available: a standard go-kart and a personal kart that increases speed, but reduces acceleration. Unlike in the previous game, there are four classes for characters wherein each character shares statistics, similar to the system in the original ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.
 
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|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandMarioMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
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|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecMarioMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Mario Special]]}}
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===Balanced===
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|-style="background:gold;"
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!Character
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandLuigiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
!Special Kart
|-
!Standard Kart
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2 Luigi.jpg|129px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecLuigiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Luigi Special]]}}
|}
 
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|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconPacManMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP PAC-MAN Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NamePacManMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|blue|Pac-Man}}|white}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|gold|Balanced}}}}
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandPacManMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|-
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:Pac man.jpg|93px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecPacManMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Soul Varoon]]
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|-
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconWaluigiMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP2 Waluigi Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameWaluigiMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|slateblue|Waluigi}}|white}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|gold|Balanced}}}}
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandWaluigiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|-
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2 Waluigi.jpg|129px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecWaluigiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Purple Strike]]
|}
 
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|-
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconPeachMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP Peach Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NamePeachMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|hotpink|Princess Peach|Peach}}}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|lime|Strong acceleration}}}}
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandPeachMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconMarioAGP2.png|link=Mario|120px]]<br>[[File:NameMarioMKAGP2.png|link=Mario|89px]]
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2Peach.PNG|112px]]
|[[File:KartSpecMarioAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecPeachMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Peach Special]]}}
|[[File:KartStandMarioAGP2.png|289px]]
|}
 
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|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconLuigiAGP2.png|link=Luigi|120px]]<br>[[File:NameLuigiMKAGP2.png|link=Luigi|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconYoshiMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP Yoshi Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameYoshiMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|limegreen|Yoshi}}}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|lime|Strong acceleration}}}}
|[[File:KartSpecLuigiAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandYoshiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandLuigiAGP2.png|289px]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconPacManAGP2.png|link=Pac-Man|120px]]<br>[[File:NamePacManMKAGP2.png|link=Pac-Man|89px]]
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2 Yoshi.jpg|129px]]
|[[File:KartSpecPacManAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecYoshiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Egg Rider|Egg Body]]
|[[File:KartStandPacManAGP2.png|289px]]
|}
 
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|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconWaluigiAGP2.png|link=Waluigi|120px]]<br>[[File:NameWaluigiMKAGP2.png|link=Waluigi|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconBlinkyMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP Blinky Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameBlinkyMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|midnightblue|Blinky}}|white}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|lime|Strong acceleration}}}}
|[[File:KartSpecWaluigiAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandBlinkyMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandWaluigiAGP2.png|289px]]
|-
|-
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:BlinkyGP2.jpg|99px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecBlinkyMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Blinky Special]]}}
|}
|}


===Strong Acceleration===
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{|width=50% cellspacing=0 border=2 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;background:#6495ED"
|-style="background:lime;"
!Character
!Special Kart
!Standard Kart
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconPeachAGP2.png|link=Princess Peach|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NamePeachMKAGP2.png|link=Princess Peach|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconMametchiMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP2 Mametchi Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameMametchiMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|khaki|Mametchi}}}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|dodgerblue|Easy control}}|white}}
|[[File:KartSpecPeachAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandMametchiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandPeachAGP2.png|289px]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconYoshiAGP2.png|link=Yoshi|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameYoshiMKAGP2.png|link=Yoshi|89px]]
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MatmetchiArt.jpg|94px]]
|[[File:KartSpecYoshiAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecMametchiMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Mametchi Special]]}}
|[[File:KartStandYoshiAGP2.png|289px]]
|}
 
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|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconBlinkyAGP2.png|link=Blinky|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameBlinkyMKAGP2.png|link=Blinky|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconMsPacManMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP Ms. PAC-MAN Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameMsPacManMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|deeppink|Ms. Pac-Man}}}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|dodgerblue|Easy control}}|white}}
|[[File:KartSpecBlinkyAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandMsPacManMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandBlinkyAGP2.png|289px]]
|-
|-
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:Mspac man.jpg|109px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecMsPacManMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Sweets Party]]
|}
|}


===Easy Control===
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; display:inline-block; text-align:center; background:white; max-width=660px"
{|width=50% cellspacing=0 border=2 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;background:#6495ED"
|-style="background:dodgerblue;"
!Character
!Special Kart
!Standard Kart
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconMametchiAGP2.png|link=Mametchi|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameMametchiMKAGP2.png|link=Mametchi|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconToadMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP Toad Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameToadMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|mediumblue|Toad}}|white}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|dodgerblue|Easy control}}|white}}
|[[File:KartSpecMametchiAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandToadMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandMametchi.png|289px]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconMrsPacManAGP2.png|link=Ms. Pac-Man|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameMsPacManMKAGP2.png|link=Ms. Pac-Man|100px]]
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2 Toad.jpg|129px]]
|[[File:KartSpecMsPacManAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecToadMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Mash Run]]
|[[File:KartStandMsPacManAGP2.png|289px]]
|}
 
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; display:inline-block; text-align:center; background:white; max-width=660px"
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconToadAGP2.png|link=Toad|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameToadMKAGP2.png|link=Toad|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconWarioMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP Wario Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameWarioMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|blueviolet|Wario}}|white}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|red|High speed yet tricky}}|white}}
|[[File:KartToadSpecAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandWarioMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandToadAGP2.png|289px]]
|-
|-
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2 Wario.jpg|129px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecWarioMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Wario Car]]
|}
|}


===High Speed===
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; display:inline-block; text-align:center; background:white; max-width=660px"
{|width=50% cellspacing=0 border=2 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;background:#6495ED"
|-style="background:red;"
!Character
!Special Kart
!Standard Kart
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconWarioMKAGP2.png|link=Wario|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameWarioMKAGP2.png|link=Wario|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconDonkeyKongMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP DK Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameDonkeyKongMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|gold|Donkey Kong}}}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|red|High speed yet tricky}}|white}}
|[[File:KartSpecWarioMKAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandDonkeyKongMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandWarioMKAGP2.png|289px]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconDonkeyAGP2.png|link=Donkey Kong|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameDonkeyMKAGP2.png|link=Donkey Kong|100px]]
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2 DK.jpg|129px]]
|[[File:KartSpecDonkeyAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecDonkeyKongMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Country Winner]]
|[[File:KartStandDonkeyAGP2.png|289px]]
|}
 
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; display:inline-block; text-align:center; background:white; max-width=660px"
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:IconBowserMAGP2.png|link=Bowser|center|120px]]<br>[[File:NameBowserMKAGP2.png|link=Bowser|89px]]
|align="center" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 cellmargin=0 style="background:#6BA6FF" width=250px height=208px|[[File:IconBowserMKAGP2.png]] [[File:MKAGP Bowser Emblem.png|64px]]<br>[[File:NameBowserMKAGP2.png]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|orangered|Bowser}}}}'''</big><br>{{text outline|{{color|red|High speed yet tricky}}|white}}
|[[File:KartSpecBowserAGP2.png|289px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartStandBowserMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Standard Kart]]
|[[File:KartStandBowserAGP2.png|289px]]
|-
|-
|style="background:white" height=208px|[[File:MKAGP2 Bowser.jpg|129px]]
|style="background:#9AD0F2" width=400px|[[File:KartSpecBowserMKAGP2.png|400px]]<br>[[Shell Body]]
|}
|}
*Additionally, the Rainbow Cup challenge game features players trying to reach the finish line before a nonplayable [[Robo Mario]].
*Additionally, the Rainbow Cup challenge game features players trying to reach the finish line before a nonplayable [[Robo Mario]].


===Cameo Appearances===
===Cameo appearances===
Although these characters are not playable in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', they all make small cameos somewhere in the game, either from a sponsor or seen in a course.
Although these characters are not playable in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', they all make small cameos somewhere in the game, either from a sponsor or seen in a course.
 
{|class="wikitable" width=50%
{|width=50% cellspacing=0 border=2 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;background:white"
|-style="background:white;"
!Character
!Character
!Location
!Location
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|-
|-
|[[Baby Luigi]]
|[[Baby Luigi]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Mario Highway]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]<br>[[Donkey Kong Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Donkey Kong Jungle]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Mario Highway]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]<br>[[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|DK Jungle]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]
|align="center" |[[File:BMBLSwingRide.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:BMBLSwingRide.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Baby Mario]]
|[[Baby Mario]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Mario Highway]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]<br>[[Donkey Kong Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Donkey Kong Jungle]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Mario Highway]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]<br>[[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|DK Jungle]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]
|align="center" |[[File:BMBLSwingRide.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:BMBLSwingRide.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Birdo]]
|[[Birdo]]
|Results screen
|Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:Daisymkarccameo.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:Daisymkarccameo.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Bowser Jr.]]
|[[Bowser Jr.]]
|[[Mario Highway]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]<br>[[Diamond City (course)|Diamond City]]<br>[[Snow Panic]]<br>[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]<br>Results Screen
|[[Mario Highway]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]<br>[[Diamond City (race course)|Diamond City]]<br>[[Snow Panic]]<br>[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]<br>Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:BowserCastleBowserJrMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:BowserCastleBowserJrMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Princess Daisy]]
|[[Princess Daisy]]
|Results Screen
|Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:Daisymkarccameo.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:Daisymkarccameo.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Diddy Kong]]
|[[Diddy Kong]]
|[[Donkey Kong Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Donkey Kong Jungle]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]<br>Results Screen
|[[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|DK Jungle]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]<br>Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:DKJungleBeginEnd.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKJungleBeginEnd.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Dry Bones]]
|[[Dry Bones]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|align="center" |[[File:DryBonesMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:DryBonesMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Hammer Bro]]
|[[Hammer Bro]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|align="center" |[[File:CastleWallStretch.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:CastleWallStretch.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[wikipedia:Jr. Pac-Man|Jr. Pac-Man]]
|[[wikipedia:Jr. Pac-Man|Jr. Pac-Man]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Pac-Mountain]]<br>[[Pac-Labyrinth]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Pac Mountain]]<br>[[Pac Labyrinth]]
|align="center" |[[File:PacMountainEntranceofTunnel.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:PacMountainEntranceofTunnel.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Kamek]]
|[[Kamek]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|align="center" |[[File:DryBonesMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:DryBonesMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Koopa Troopa]]
|[[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|Waluigi Stadium]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (Mario Kart Arcade GP 2)|Waluigi Stadium]]<br>Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:CastleWallKoopas.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:CastleWallKoopas.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[King Boo]]
|[[King Boo]]
|[[Yoshi Park 2]]
|[[Yoshi Park 2]]
|align="center" |[[File:KingBooYoshiPark2.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:KingBooYoshiPark2.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Mechakoopa]]
|[[Mechakoopa]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]
|align="center" |[[File:MechaKoopaMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:MechaKoopaMKAGP2.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Nipper Plant]]
|[[Nipper Plant]]
|[[Bananan Ruins]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|[[Bananan Ruins]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|align="center" |[[File:CastleWallDirt.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:CastleWallDirt.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Noki]]
|[[Noki]]
|[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|Waluigi Stadium]]
|[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (Mario Kart Arcade GP 2)|Waluigi Stadium]]<br>Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:Waluigi StadiumMKAGP 2.PNG|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:Waluigi StadiumMKAGP 2.PNG|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Paratroopa]]
|[[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|Waluigi Stadium]]
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (Mario Kart Arcade GP 2)|Waluigi Stadium]]
|align="center" |[[File:CastleWallKoopas.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:CastleWallKoopas.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Pianta]]
|[[Pianta]]
|[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|Waluigi Stadium]]<br>Results screen
|[[Stadium Arena]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (Mario Kart Arcade GP 2)|Waluigi Stadium]]<br>Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:Daisymkarccameo.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:Daisymkarccameo.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Professor Elvin Gadd]]
|[[Professor Elvin Gadd]]
|[[Diamond City (course)|Diamond City]]<br>[[Snow Panic]]
|[[Diamond City (race course)|Diamond City]]<br>[[Snow Panic]]
|align="center" |[[File:EgadCity DiamondVillage MKAGP2.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:EgadCity DiamondVillage MKAGP2.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Toadette]]
|[[Toadette]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]
|[[Yoshi Park 1]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]
|align="center" |[[File:YoshiPark2ToadToadette.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:YoshiPark2ToadToadette.png|200px]]
|-
|-
|[[Toadsworth]]
|[[Toadsworth]]
|[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[Donkey Kong Jungle]]<br>Results screen
|[[Yoshi Park 2]]<br>[[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|DK Jungle]]<br>Results screen
|align="center" |[[File:YoshiPark2RotatingRoom.png|200px]]
|align="center"|[[File:YoshiPark2RotatingRoom.png|200px]]
|}
|}


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==Internet Rankings==
==Internet Rankings==
''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', along with ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', has a Internet Ranking. It is run by Bandai Namco Games Japan, and a Mario Card is required.
''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', along with ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', featured Internet Rankings. It was run by Bandai Namco Entertainment Japan, and a Mario Card was required. These were located at:
*[https://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/aa/english/mariokart2/ranking/ Rankings (English)]
*[https://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/english/aa/regist/ More information]


*[http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/aa/english/mariokart2/ranking/ Rankings (English)]
==Courses==
*[http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/english/aa/regist/ More information]
''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' brings back all courses from the original ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' and adds four new courses into two cups. There are eight cups in total, each one with two tracks and a challenge in the final. The cups are organized into 4 rounds, the first 2 rounds are the tracks in normal conditions, and the last 2 rounds the same tracks in different conditions, like rain in DK Jungle.
 
After finishing all four races from each stage, a Challenge Game comes up, in which the player is not required to complete for winning the cup. Each of them requires the player to drive to a goal under a certain amount of time while under a certain condition, such as driving backwards through a road of banana peels.
 
By winning all cups, the player unlocks advanced courses, the [[Mirror Mode]].
 
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Yoshi Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Yoshi Cup]]'''</big>
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Easy'''</big>
|-
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Yoshi Park 1 Logo.png]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 1]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Yoshi Park 2 Logo.png]]<br>[[Yoshi Park 2]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Yoshi Park 1 Icon 2.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:YoshiPark2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:YoshiPark.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:YoshiPark2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapYoshiPark1.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapYoshiPark2.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>Coin Collector
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 width=320px height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Coin Collector.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:MKAGP2 YoshiPark.oga|640px]]
|}


==Courses==
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
===Easy===
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
{| width=50% border=1 style="border-collapse:collapse" align="center"
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Mario Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Mario Cup]]'''</big>
|- bgcolor=#fff7f7
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
![[Yoshi Cup]]
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Easy'''</big>
![[Mario Cup]]
|-
|- align=center
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Mario Highway Logo.png]]<br>[[Mario Highway]]
|[[File:YoshiPark.png|link=Yoshi Park 1|150px]]<br>[[Yoshi Island]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Mario Beach Logo.png]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]
|[[File:MarioHighway.png|link=Mario Highway|150px]]<br>[[Mario Circuit
|-
]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MarioHighway.png|320px]]
|- align=center
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MarioBeach.png|320px]]
|[[File:YoshiPark2.png|link=Yoshi Park 2|150px]]<br>[[Yoshi Park]]
|-
|[[File:MarioBeach.png|link=Mario Beach|150px]]<br>[[Mario Beach]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Mario Highway Icon 2.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Mario Beach Icon 2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapMarioHighway.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapMarioBeach.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>Move Giant Watermelon!
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Move Giant Watermelon!.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:MKAGP Mario Cup.oga|640px]]
|}
 
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Waluigi Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Waluigi Cup]]'''</big>
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Normal'''</big>
|-
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Arena Stadium Logo.png]]<br>[[Stadium Arena]] [[File:Flag of USA.png|20px]] / [[Stadium Arena|Arena Stadium]] [[File:Flag of Europe.png|20px]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Waluigi Stadium Logo.png]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (Mario Kart Arcade GP 2)|Waluigi Stadium]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:StadiumAreanIcon.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:WaluigiStadiumIconMKAGP2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Stadium Arena Icon 2.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Waluigi Stadium Icon 2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:StadiumArenaMap.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:WaluigiStadiumMapMKAGP2.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>Bird Kart Contest!
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Bird Kart Contest!.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:Waluigi Cup.oga|640px]]
|}
 
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 DK Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Donkey Kong Cup|DK Cup]]'''</big>
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Normal'''</big>
|-
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 DK Jungle Logo.png]]<br>[[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|DK Jungle]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 DK Bananan Ruins Logo.png]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:DKJungleMKAGP.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:BanananRuins.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 DK Jungle 2.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Bananan Ruins 2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:DKJungleMap.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapBanananRuins.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>Koopa Panic!
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Koopa Panic!.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:MKAGP DK Cup.oga|640px]]
|}
 
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Wario Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Wario Cup]]'''</big>
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Normal'''</big>
|-
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Diamond City Logo.png]]<br>[[Diamond City (race course)|Diamond City]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Snow Panic Logo.png]]<br>[[Snow Panic]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:DiamondCity.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:SnowPanic.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Diamond City 2.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Snow Panic 2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapDiamondCity.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapSnowPanic.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>Backward Race
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Backward Race.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:MKAGP Wario Cup.oga|640px]]
|}
 
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 PAC Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Pac-Man Cup]]'''</big>
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Master'''</big>
|-
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Pac Mountain Logo.png]]<br>[[Pac Mountain]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Pac Labyrinth Logo.png]]<br>[[Pac Labyrinth]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:PacMountainIcon.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:PacLabyrinthIcon.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Pac Mountain 2.png|320px]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Pac Labyrinth 2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:PacMountainMap.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:PacLabyrinthMap1.png]][[File:PacLabyrinthMap2.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>PAC Challenge!
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 PAC Challenge!.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:MKAGP Pacman Cup.oga|640px]]
|}
|}


===Normal===
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
{| width=50% border=1 style="border-collapse:collapse" align="center"
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
|- bgcolor=#fff7f7
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Bowser Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Bowser Cup]]'''</big>
![[Waluigi Cup]]
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
![[DK Cup]]
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Master'''</big>
![[Wario Cup]]
|-
|- align=center
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Bowser Castle Logo.png]]<br>[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser's Castle]]
|[[File:StadiumAreanIcon.png|link=Stadium Arena|150px]]<br>[[Stadium Arena]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Castle Wall Logo.png]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|[[File:DKJungleMKAGP.png|link=Donkey Kong Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|150px]]<br>[[Donkey Kong Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Donkey Kong Jungle]]
|-
|[[File:DiamondCity.png|link=Diamond City (course)|150px]]<br>[[Diamond City (course)|Diamond City]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:IconBowserCastleMKAGP2.png|320px]]
|- align=center
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:CastleWallIcon.png|320px]]
|[[File:WaluigiStadiumIconMKAGP2.png|link=Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|150px]]<br>[[Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|Waluigi Stadium]]
|-
|[[File:BanananRuins.png|link=Bananan Ruins|150px]]<br>[[Bananan Ruins]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Bowser Castle 2.png|320px]]
|[[File:SnowPanic.png|link=Snow Panic|150px]]<br>[[Snow Panic]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Castle Wall 2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:MapBowserCastleMKAGP2.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:CastleWallMap.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>Final Battle with Bowser!
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Final Battle with Bowser!.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:MKAGP Bowser Cup.oga|640px]]
|}
|}


===Master===
{|border=1 style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
{| width=50% border=1 style="border-collapse:collapse" align="center"
|-style="background:#EAECF0"
|- bgcolor=#fff7f7
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0" width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Rainbow Cup Icon.png]]<br><big>'''[[Rainbow Cup]]'''</big>
![[Pac-Man Cup]]
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-right:0; border-left:0" width=160px|
![[Bowser Cup (Mario Kart Arcade GP)|Bowser Cup]]
|style="background:#EAECF0; border-left:0" width=160px|Difficulty:<br><big>'''Master'''</big>
![[Rainbow Cup]]
|-
|- align=center
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Rainbow Coaster Logo.png]]<br>[[Rainbow Coaster]]
|[[File:PacMountainIcon.png|link=Pac-Mountain|150px]]<br>[[Pac-Mountain]]
|colspan=2 width=320px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Rainbow Downhill Logo.png]]<br>[[Rainbow Downhill]]
|[[File:IconBowserCastleMKAGP2.png|link=Bowser's Castle (arcade)|150px]]<br>[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|[[File:RainbowCoasterIcon.png|link=Rainbow Coaster|150px]]<br>[[Rainbow Coaster]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:RainbowCoasterIcon.png|320px]]
|- align=center
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:RainbowDownhillIcon.png|320px]]
|[[File:PacLabyrinthIcon.png|link=Pac-Labyrinth|150px]]<br>[[Pac-Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[File:CastleWallIcon.png|link=Castle Wall|150px]]<br>[[Castle Wall]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Rainbow Coaster 2.png|320px]]
|[[File:RainbowDownhillIcon.png|link=Rainbow Downhill|150px]]<br>[[Rainbow Downhill]]
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 Rainbow Downhill 2.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:RainbowMap.png]][[File:RainbowCoasterMap.png]]
|colspan=2 height=128px|[[File:RainbowMap.png]][[File:RainbowDownhillMap.png]]
|-
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|colspan=2 style="maxwidth:320px" width=320px|<big>'''Bonus'''</big><br>1 vs 1 Battle with Robo Mario!
|rowspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0; maxwidth:160px" width=160px|
|-
|colspan=2 height=240px|[[File:MKAGP 2 1 vs 1 Battle with Robo Mario!.png|320px]]
|-
|colspan=4 style="background:black"|[[File:MKAGP Rainbow Cup.oga|640px]]
|}
|}
==Staff==
{{main|List of Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 staff}}
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Pac man.jpg|[[Pac-Man]]
MKAGP2 Lakitu.png|[[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|Lakitu]]
KingofGraffitiMKAGP2.png|[[Bowser Jr.]]'s sponsor
ToadetteArcadeGP2.png|[[Toadette]]
</gallery>
==Media==
{{Main-media}}
{{media table
|file1=MKAGP2 YoshiPark.oga
|title1=[[Yoshi Park 1]] and [[Yoshi Park 2]]
}}


==References to other games==
==References to other games==
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'': The menu theme includes a remix of the overworld theme from this game. Also, when losing a race, an arrangement of the death jingle plays.
*''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'': [[Yoshi Park 1]]'s theme is heavily based on this game.
*''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'': [[Yoshi Park 1]]'s theme is heavily based on this game.
*''[[Wario Land 4]]'': The [[Wario Car]] is one of Wario's karts.
*''[[Wario Land 4]]'': The [[Wario Car]] is one of Wario's karts.
*''[[WarioWare]]'' series: The central location of the series, [[Diamond City]], appears as a racetrack.
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'': [[Yoshi Park 2]] features a ''Luigi's Mansion''-based attraction, complete with the generic ghosts from said game and King Boo.
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'': [[Yoshi Park 2]] features a Luigi's Mansion-based attraction, complete with the generic ghosts from said game and King Boo.
*''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series: The central location of the series, [[Diamond City]], appears as a racetrack.
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': Some sound and voice effects have been borrowed from this game, such as the start signal sound effect.
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': Some sound and voice effects have been borrowed from this game, such as the start signal sound effect.
*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'': All the assets from the original game are re-used with slight enhancements.
*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'': All the assets from the original game are re-used with slight enhancements.
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'': The [[Egg Rider]] resembles the [[Egg 1]], while the [[Mush Run]] resembles the [[Mushmellow]].
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'': The [[Egg Rider]] resembles the [[Egg 1]], Mario's Special Kart resembles the [[B Dasher]], and the [[Mash Run]] resembles the [[Mushmellow]].
 
==References in later games==
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'': The Mario [[Event token|team token]]s resemble the [[Mario Coin]]s.


==Staff==
==Names in other languages==
{{main|List of Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 staff}}
{{foreign names
|Jap=マリオカート アーケードグランプリ 2
|JapR=Mario Kāto Ākēdo Guranpuri Tsū
|JapM=Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix 2
}}


==Gallery==
==Trivia==
{{morepic}}
*This is the last installment of the ''Mario Kart'' series to use the series' original logo [[font]] in the game's title.


==Sequel==
==References==
A successor called ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' was released by Namco Bandai in partnership with Nintendo.
<references/>


==Trivia==
==External links==
*This is the most recent installment of the ''Mario Kart'' series to use the series' original logo in the game title.
{{NIWA|NWiki=1|StrategyWiki=1}}
{{TCRF}}
*[https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/am/vg/mariokart2/special/ Japanese website]
*[https://bandainamcoent.co.jp/am/english/aa/mariokart2/ English website]
*[https://youtu.be/r_K_u6FElgM Grand Prix video showcasing all 32 cup rounds]


== External Links ==
*[http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/am/vg/mariokart2/special/ Japanese Site]
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Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Logo
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Bandai Namco Amusement
Publisher Bandai Namco Amusement[1]
Release date Japan March 14, 2007
Australia July 10, 2007
Europe July 10, 2007[2]
USA March 12, 2008
Language(s) English
Japanese
Genre Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer (VS), Time Trial
Cabinet Sit down
Arcade system Triforce
Monitor 29" CRT
Input
Arcade:
Joystick

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 is the second game in the Mario Kart Arcade GP series and the seventh in the Mario Kart series overall. It is a follow-up to Mario Kart Arcade GP, and was later followed by Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. The game has custom karts for characters, similar to Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart DS. While branded as a sequel, it is functionally more an expansion of the original - it contains virtually all the content of the original down to the graphics, but greatly expands it with the addition of several new courses, items and racers. Like the predecessor, Pac-Man characters appear as playable in this game. The game also introduces Mametchi as a playable character. In-game, it appears to be broadcast live and has color-commentary of the player by a narrator, whose language depends on the region of the game.

How To Play[edit]

First, players 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, players can choose a character to play as. Then, players can take a picture of themselves using the camera lens within the time limit; if the player does not take the picture, a countdown starts to force the player to take it. On some instances, the camera cannot be used. The picture of the current character is instead used.

When the race starts, the players' object is to finish in 1st place. If they get a lower place, they must retry to unlock the course by giving the game certain money or some tokens. If players get 1st place, they can continue if they pay the game another token or dollar(s). If not, the game is over.

Controls[edit]

  • Accelerate - Accelerator pedal
  • Brake - Brake pedal
  • Item - ITEM button on center of steering wheel.
  • VS Cancel - VS CANCEL button right of the steering wheel
  • Mario Card holder - Mario Card slot on the bottom right of the screen
  • Money holder - Money slot under Mario Card slot

Techniques[edit]

Rocket Start[edit]

The beginning of the race in Waluigi Stadium from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
The Rocket Start in action.

The player can get a rocket start when the accelerator is pressed right when "1" is displayed. If successful, the kart gets a small speed boost when the race starts. The method of performing the rocket start closely resembles the one from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Jumping and Drifting[edit]

Jumping is performed if the brake pedal is pressed quickly and drifting occurs if the brake pedal is tapped twice.

Mario Card[edit]

Mario Card
A Mario Card from Japan

A Mario Card is the data card (or save file) that appears was copied from Mario Kart Arcade GP and appears in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. It appears in all sorts of different colors and designs.

Features[edit]

  • The player's chosen nickname
  • The player's amount of coins
  • The player's rank
  • The player's item (e.g. 70 SP Item Get!, 64)
  • The player's amount of VS wins (if any)
  • The card's password for the Internet Rankings
  • The player's completed GP cups and class

Modes[edit]

Grand Prix[edit]

In Grand Prix, the player races against five computer drivers for winning the trophies in every race. The goal of each race is to finish in first place within the time limit (if the player is in first place and then times out rather than finishing, the round will not count as completed). There are three engine levels available: 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc, and as with the previous Mario Kart installments, is linear with the difficulty - 50cc being the slowest (Easy), 100cc being the standard (Normal) and 150cc being the fastest (Master). There are 4 difficulty levels, and each one has two stages. Each cup has 2 tracks, separated into 4 rounds. The first 2 rounds are the tracks in normal conditions, and the last 2 rounds the same tracks in different conditions (e.g. DK Jungle changes to rain). After having completed each round, the player receives a challenge, similar to the Mission Mode that appears in Mario Kart DS. Unlike the previous game, clearing the challenge is not necessary to complete a cup. Also, when the player is using a Mario Card, the player receives Mario Coins depending on their performance, up to a maximum of 15. Extra mode makes a return, only under the name of Special Cup (Reverse mode). In initial gameplay, a player can select the next round only after winning the first round. When the players completes all 4 rounds, they can play a "challenge game" stage.

Time Attack[edit]

In Time Attack mode, the user tries to get the fastest time on the tracks. To select Time Attack, the player must hold VS Cancel while selecting a class (50cc is not available in Time Attack). The player starts with 3 Mushrooms in Time Attack, and the number of coins on track is reduced to ten during 150cc Time Attack (compared to 25 in 100cc Time Attack).

A difference in the HUD between this game and the first game is that the remaining time is moved to the top-right and the total time is made larger and moved all the way to the top-left. There is no commentary during Time Attack games.

VS[edit]

After the players insert coins, the machine starts a search for VS races. If players are found, the game starts a VS Match. Like the previous game, up to four players can play together. In VS, the players first select an engine class, select a character, takes a picture (if necessary), then votes for a course. After, each player will be given 3 random items. Unlike the previous game, in multiplayer mode players in the minimap are given colors depending on their player number: Player 1 is red; Player 2 is orange; Player 3 is green; Player 4 is blue; and CPUs are dark blue. If fewer than four players gather for a race then CPU drivers are added to make up four racers.

During the race, the bottom-left screen displays the player number (unlike the first game, which did not do so), and there is no speedometer in the bottom-right, just showing the coin count (just like the first game did). Also, the commentator says the player number before the character's name except for CPU-controlled karts.

When the race is over, players can choose if they want to continue with the same opponents or not. If two or more players decide to continue, the selection process restarts from the very beginning (players select a class first unlike in single player where the class and mode is not re-selected). If only one player decides to continue, it will change to a Grand Prix/Time Attack game for that player (this time only where the player selects the class and mode, before character select).

Mario Coins and Coins[edit]

Mario Coin
The Mario Coin in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2

Mario Coins are coins that the player can pick up in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. If the player gains enough Mario Coins and regular Coins, they can unlock prizes to save on their Mario Card (e.g. new karts, special items). Upon collecting 4000 Mario Coins, players will unlock the ability to change to a first-person perspective akin to that of Mario Kart 7. This is done by pressing the VS Cancel button during a race.

Item Boxes[edit]

Toad holding a Basin from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
The new, multi-colored, hexagonal item boxes.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 does not feature the normal cube item boxes seen in previous games; it comes with multi-colored, hexagonal item boxes. They have a white question mark while Jack-in-the-boxes (fake Item Boxes) have a white, upside-down question mark. When taken, they instantly regenerate, unlike the other Mario Kart games, in which they take a while.

Basic Items[edit]

What items appear are shown before a race in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 begins.
Items are shown before a race starts.

Unlike in the typical Mario Kart games, items are grouped into these categories: locking-on, passing the item, dropping backward, and shooting forward. Locking-on item involves a moving cursor that stops if it goes over an opponent. If the cursor is locked-in for enough time, the cursor flashes red and the thrown item locks into the player, similar to a Red Shell. Passing items require the item to be thrown, much as a locking-on item. Afflicted players need to collide with other players to evade the hindering effects. Items that drop backward and items that shoot forward act similarly to items in the traditional Mario Kart games.

Unlike in most Mario Kart games, these items can be thrown in only one direction. Also unlike most Mario Kart games, only certain items appear during a race. Three of them are shown before the race starts. Most of these items have a temporary after-effect that can hinder the affected driver.

Characters[edit]

Character select screen from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
The character select screen

All playable characters from Mario Kart Arcade GP return along with two new characters, Waluigi and a Tamagotchi named Mametchi. They all have two karts available: a standard go-kart and a personal kart that increases speed, but reduces acceleration. Unlike in the previous game, there are four classes for characters wherein each character shares statistics, similar to the system in the original Super Mario Kart.

Mario's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Mario Emblem.png
Mario's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario
Balanced
Mario in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
MKAGP2Mario.png Mario in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Special
Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Luigi Emblem.png
Luigi's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Luigi
Balanced
Luigi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Luigi on Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Luigi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Luigi Special
Pac-Man's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP PAC-MAN Emblem.png
Pac-Man's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Pac-Man
Balanced
Pac-Man in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Artwork of Pac-Man from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Pac-Man in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Soul Varoon
Waluigi's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP2 Waluigi Emblem.png
Waluigi's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Waluigi
Balanced
Waluigi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Waluigi on Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Waluigi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Purple Strike
Peach's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Peach Emblem.png
Peach's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Peach
Strong acceleration
Peach in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 artwork: Princess Peach Peach in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Peach Special
Yoshi's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Yoshi Emblem.png
Yoshi's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Yoshi
Strong acceleration
Yoshi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Yoshi on Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Yoshi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Egg Body
Blinky's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Blinky Emblem.png
Blinky's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Blinky
Strong acceleration
Blinky in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Blinky for... Blinky in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Blinky Special
Mametchi's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP2 Mametchi Emblem.png
Mametchi's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mametchi
Easy control
Mametchi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Mametchi Mametchi in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mametchi Special
Ms. Pac-Man's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Ms. PAC-MAN Emblem.png
Ms. Pac-Man's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Ms. Pac-Man
Easy control
Ms. Pac-Man in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Ms. Pac-Man for... Ms. Pac-Man in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Sweets Party
Toad's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Toad Emblem.png
Toad's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Toad
Easy control
Toad in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Toad on Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Toad in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mash Run
Wario's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Wario Emblem.png
Wario's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Wario
High speed yet tricky
Wario in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Wario on Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Wario in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Wario Car
Donkey Kong's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP DK Emblem.png
Donkey Kong's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Donkey Kong
High speed yet tricky
Donkey Kong in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
DK on Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Donkey Kong in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Country Winner
Bowser's icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 MKAGP Bowser Emblem.png
Bowser's name from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bowser
High speed yet tricky
Bowser in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Standard Kart
Bowser on Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Bowser in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Shell Body
  • Additionally, the Rainbow Cup challenge game features players trying to reach the finish line before a nonplayable Robo Mario.

Cameo appearances[edit]

Although these characters are not playable in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, they all make small cameos somewhere in the game, either from a sponsor or seen in a course.

Character Location Picture
Baby Luigi Yoshi Park 1
Yoshi Park 2
Mario Highway
Mario Beach
DK Jungle
Bananan Ruins
Toad driving under Baby Mario and Baby Luigi in Yoshi Park 1 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Baby Mario Yoshi Park 1
Yoshi Park 2
Mario Highway
Mario Beach
DK Jungle
Bananan Ruins
Toad driving under Baby Mario and Baby Luigi in Yoshi Park 1 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Birdo Results screen Several characters making cameos in the results screen of Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.
Bowser Jr. Mario Highway
Mario Beach
Diamond City
Snow Panic
Bowser's Castle
Castle Wall
Results screen
Bowser's Castle from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Princess Daisy Results screen Several characters making cameos in the results screen of Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.
Diddy Kong DK Jungle
Bananan Ruins
Results screen
DK Jungle from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Dry Bones Bowser's Castle
Castle Wall
Dry Bones cameo from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Hammer Bro Bowser's Castle
Castle Wall
Castle Wall from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Jr. Pac-Man Yoshi Park 1
Yoshi Park 2
Pac Mountain
Pac Labyrinth
Pac Mountain from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Kamek Bowser's Castle
Castle Wall
Dry Bones cameo from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Koopa Bowser's Castle
Castle Wall
Yoshi Park 1
Yoshi Park 2
Stadium Arena
Waluigi Stadium
Results screen
Castle Wall from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
King Boo Yoshi Park 2 Toad driving to King Boo in Yoshi Park 2 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mechakoopa Bowser's Castle Mechakoopas as seen in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Nipper Plant Bananan Ruins
Castle Wall
Castle Wall from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Noki Stadium Arena
Waluigi Stadium
Results screen
Waluigi StadiumMKAGP 2.PNG
Paratroopa Bowser's Castle
Castle Wall
Yoshi Park 1
Yoshi Park 2
Stadium Arena
Waluigi Stadium
Castle Wall from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Pianta Stadium Arena
Waluigi Stadium
Results screen
Several characters making cameos in the results screen of Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.
Professor Elvin Gadd Diamond City
Snow Panic
Mario in Diamond City from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Here, an E. Gadd statue is seen on the left.
Toadette Yoshi Park 1
Yoshi Park 2
Yoshi Park 2 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Toadsworth Yoshi Park 2
DK Jungle
Results screen
Yoshi Park 2 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2

Faces[edit]

Various faces from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Some of the faces available
Players get one of these faces if they play as a certain character. Ripped from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Character specific faces

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 features 'faces'. These are the borders around the players face when the player gets their photo taken. Players can also get special, character specific faces if they choose to play as that character. If no picture is taken, then the default face shows the character's mugshot.

Internet Rankings[edit]

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, along with Mario Kart Arcade GP, featured Internet Rankings. It was run by Bandai Namco Entertainment Japan, and a Mario Card was required. These were located at:

Courses[edit]

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 brings back all courses from the original Mario Kart Arcade GP and adds four new courses into two cups. There are eight cups in total, each one with two tracks and a challenge in the final. The cups are organized into 4 rounds, the first 2 rounds are the tracks in normal conditions, and the last 2 rounds the same tracks in different conditions, like rain in DK Jungle.

After finishing all four races from each stage, a Challenge Game comes up, in which the player is not required to complete for winning the cup. Each of them requires the player to drive to a goal under a certain amount of time while under a certain condition, such as driving backwards through a road of banana peels.

By winning all cups, the player unlocks advanced courses, the Mirror Mode.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
Yoshi Cup
Difficulty:
Easy
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Yoshi Park 1
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Yoshi Park 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Yoshi Park 2 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Yoshi Park 1 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Yoshi Park 2 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Map of Yoshi Park 1 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Map of Yoshi Park 2 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
Coin Collector
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
Mario Cup
Difficulty:
Easy
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Mario Highway
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Mario Beach
Mario Highway from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Mario Beach from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background
Map of Mario Highway from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Map of Mario Beach from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
Move Giant Watermelon!
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
Waluigi Cup
Difficulty:
Normal
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Stadium Arena Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. / Arena Stadium Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates.
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Waluigi Stadium
Stadium Arena icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Waluigi Stadium from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background
Map of Stadium Arena from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Waluigi Stadium map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
Bird Kart Contest!
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
DK Cup
Difficulty:
Normal
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
DK Jungle
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Bananan Ruins
Donkey Kong Jungle from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Bananan Ruins from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background
DK Jungle from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Map of Bananan Ruins from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
Koopa Panic!
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
Wario Cup
Difficulty:
Normal
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Diamond City
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Snow Panic
Diamond City from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Snow Panic from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background
Map of Diamond City from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Map of Snow Panic from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
Backward Race
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
Pac-Man Cup
Difficulty:
Master
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Pac Mountain
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Pac Labyrinth
Pac Mountain from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Pac Labyrinth icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background
Pac Mountain map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Pac Labyrinth map part 1 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2Pac Labyrinth map part 2 from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
PAC Challenge!
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
Bowser Cup
Difficulty:
Master
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Bowser's Castle
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Castle Wall
Bowser's Castle from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Castle Wall from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background
Bowser's Castle map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Castle Wall map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
Final Battle with Bowser!
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cup Icon
Rainbow Cup
Difficulty:
Master
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Rainbow Coaster
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource logo
Rainbow Downhill
Rainbow Coaster from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Rainbow Downhill icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 cource background
Rainbow Coaster and Rainbow Downhill map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2Rainbow Coaster map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Rainbow Coaster and Rainbow Downhill map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2Rainbow Downhill map from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Bonus
1 vs 1 Battle with Robo Mario!
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background

Staff[edit]

Main article: List of Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 staff

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.

Media[edit]

For a complete list of media for this subject, see List of Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 media.
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References to other games[edit]

References in later games[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マリオカート アーケードグランプリ 2[?]
Mario Kāto Ākēdo Guranpuri Tsū
Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix 2

Trivia[edit]

  • This is the last installment of the Mario Kart series to use the series' original logo font in the game's title.

References[edit]

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