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{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and retro course in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''|other race tracks with the same name|[[Luigi Circuit]]}}
{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and retro course in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''|other race tracks with the same name|[[Luigi Circuit]]}}
{{racecourse
{{race course infobox
|title=Luigi Circuit
|title=Luigi Circuit
|image=[[File:Mkddluigicircuit.png|235px|center]]Overview of the track in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.
|image=[[File:MKDD Luigi Circuit Overhead Artwork.png|300px]]
|based=[[Luigi Raceway]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])<br>''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])<br>''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]] (''Double Dash!!'')<br>[[Shell Cup]] (''DS'')
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]] (MKDD)<br>[[Shell Cup]] (MKDS)
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])
|ghost=01:26.277 (MKDD)<br><small>([[Mario]] & [[Luigi]] in the [[Red Fire]])</small><br>1:29:759 by Ninten★おつぼ (MKDS)<br><small>([[Luigi]] in the [[Poltergust 4000]])</small>
|sample=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' ([[Kenta Nagata]])<br>[[File:MKDD-Music-CircuitTheme.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart DS'' ([[Shinobu Nagata|Shinobu Tanaka]])<br>[[File:MKDS-Music-GCN-Circuit.oga]]  
|wifi=No longer available (DS)
|map=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''<br>[[File:LuigiCircuitMap-MKDD.png]]<br>''Mario Kart DS''<br>[[File:MKDS Luigi Circuit GCN Map.png|140px]][[File:MKDS Luigi Circuit GCN layout.png]]
|music=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''[[File:MKDD-Music-CircuitTheme.oga]]  
|ghost={{ghost|DD|AAA<ref>[[tcrf:Mario_Kart:_Double_Dash!!#Staff_Ghost_Initials|Mario Kart: Double Dash!! § Staff Ghost Initials]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref>|1:26.277|[[File:MKDD Luigi.png|32px|link=Luigi]][[File:MKDD Mario.png|32px|link=Mario]][[File:RedFireIcon-MKDD.png|32px|link=Red Fire]]}}{{ghost|DS|Ninten★おつぼ|1:29.759|[[File:Luigi MKDS record icon.png|32px|link=Luigi]][[File:MKDS Poltergust 4000 Model.png|32px|link=Poltergust 4000]]}}
''Mario Kart DS''[[File:MKDS-Music-GCN-Circuit.oga]]  
|map=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''[[File:LuigiCircuitMap-MKDD.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart DS''<br>[[File:MKDSmap5-4.png|140px]]
}}
}}


'''Luigi Circuit''' is the first race track of the [[Mushroom Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. The track is a stretched figure of 8 with ramps on the curves. Because of this, racers can see other racers going up the track while they are going down. In any setting except for 50cc, the guard rail is removed, and the racers can even collide with each other. To avoid cheating in the course, the drivers must go through the [[Dash Panel]] on both ramps in order to complete a lap. In the [[All-Cup Tour]], it is always the first race to start. A [[Chain Chomp]] is located in the entrance of the first curve that approaches to the road often to bowl the karts that are very near to it. The course returns in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the final course of the [[Shell Cup]].
'''Luigi Circuit''' is the introductory track of ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', serving as the first course of the [[Mushroom Cup]] and [[All-Cup Tour]] in the game. It is [[Luigi]]'s home track of the game. The course shape is a distorted stadium that is pinched in the middle, with several [[Dash Panel|dash panels]] on both U-turns. Because of this, racers can see each other drive in opposite directions in the middle of the course. A [[Chain Chomp]] is located at the entrance of the first U-turn, attacking racers that drive too close to it. In every other setting than 50cc, the barrier separating both sides is removed, making most of the first and second halves of the course overlap. However, going through both U-turns is still required to complete a lap. The layout of this course bears a resemblance to the layout of the {{wp|AVUS}} circuit in Germany and also resembles the layout of the ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' track [[N64 Luigi Raceway|Luigi Raceway]].


==Course layout==
Luigi Circuit shares its music with [[GCN Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] and [[GCN Yoshi Circuit|Yoshi Circuit]]. An arrangement of it appears in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' under the title "Rollercoasting". An arrangement of the music for these courses also appears as one of the selectable songs that can be played during events in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]] version), ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' ([[Wii]] version), and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''.
The track starts off next to what looks like a building for box seats with a garage below. Players can go left on the main road, or right, where it is explained below. In the background, a [[Luigi's NEW Mansion|rank "A" mansion]] from the end of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' can be seen. After the turn, players will once again enter the merged lane on their way back up to the start/finish line to start the cycle again on the next lap. On the right a lake can be seen, but no life is seen in it. After the last wide turn the lap is completed. The course somehow appears to be based on the layout of [[Luigi Raceway]] from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.
 
Luigi Circuit reappears as a [[classic course]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the fourth and final race of the [[Shell Cup]].
 
==''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''==
===Course layout===
[[File:LuigiCircuitIcon-MKDD.png|thumb|left|Course icon]]
The course starts off next to what looks like a building for box seats with a garage below. Players can drive on either side of the main road leading up to the first turn, which goes to the left, passing a [[Chain Chomp]] in the process. In the background, a [[Luigi's NEW Mansion|rank "A" mansion]] from the end of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' can be seen. After the turn, players once again enter the merged lane on their way back up to the start/finish line to start the cycle again on the next lap. A lake can be seen on the right, but no life is seen in it. After the second wide turn, which also goes to the left, the lap is completed. The course somewhat resembles the layout of {{classic-link|N64|Luigi Raceway}} from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.
 
In split-screen mode, the blimps that fly above the course and the flowers are missing.


===Shortcuts===
===Shortcuts===
There are no shortcuts in the 50cc version of the track. If the difficulty is above 50cc, players can go far to the right side of the merged lanes to look up an alternate route with two [[Item Box|Double Item Box]]es. Players take this shortcut behind the Chain Chomp and reach quickly the slope with dash panels of the first corner. However, sometimes the shortcut may be blocked by the Chain Chomp. There is a similar path before the final turn.
There are no shortcuts in the 50cc version of the course. If the difficulty is above 50cc, players can go far to the right side of the merged lanes to find an alternate route with two [[Item Box|Double Item Box]]es. Players take this shortcut behind the Chain Chomp and reach quickly the slope with dash panels of the first corner. However, sometimes the shortcut may be blocked by the Chain Chomp. There is a similar path before the final turn.


===Staff ghost===
===Staff ghost===
To unlock the staff ghost (using Luigi/Mario in the [[Red Fire]] kart), the player must achieve a time faster than 1:29.000.
To unlock the staff ghost (using Luigi/Mario in the [[Red Fire]] kart), the player must achieve a time faster than 1:29.000.


==Appearance in ''Mario Kart DS''==
==''Mario Kart DS''==
Luigi Circuit returns in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the final course of the [[Shell Cup]]. This rendition of Luigi Circuit is almost identical to the original, although the long straightaways are notably wider and the shortcuts were removed. The barrier that was seen in 50cc in the original version has been removed completely. The blimp as seen in the GBA version of Luigi Circuit is also visible, but only in the demo version of the game. The background has also been reduced to a flat image instead of actual models. The course was playable over the game's Wi-Fi.
[[File:MKDS Luigi Circuit GCN Intro.png|250px|thumb|View of the course during the intro cutscene in ''Mario Kart DS'']]
Luigi Circuit makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the fourth and last course of the [[Shell Cup]]. The course's map has been rotated 180 degrees. This rendition of Luigi Circuit is almost identical to the original, although the long straightaways are notably wider and the shortcuts were removed; this is because it is based on the 50cc version of the course in ''Double Dash!!'' with the divider removed. This barrier is not present in any version of the DS incarnation of the track. The blimp as seen in {{classic-link|GBA|Luigi Circuit}} is also visible, but only in the demo version of the game. The background has also been reduced to a flat image instead of actual models due to handheld limitations. The course was playable over the game's Wi-Fi.
 
This course shares its introduction fanfare with nitro courses [[Figure-8 Circuit]], [[DS Waluigi Pinball|Waluigi Pinball]] and [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]]. It is the only retro course to have this theme. Not counting ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', this is one of only six classic courses in the series to share its music with another classic course in the same game, sharing its music with {{classic-link|GCN|Yoshi Circuit}}. The other four are {{classic-link|GBA|Peach Circuit}} and {{classic-link|GBA|Luigi Circuit}} in the same game, and {{classic-link|DS|Wario Stadium}} and {{classic-link|DS|Waluigi Pinball}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
 
===Missions===
There are two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] that take place on Luigi Circuit:
*'''Mission 2-7''': The player controls [[Toad]], who must pass through 10 gates within 55 seconds. Each [[Item Box]] contains a [[Mushroom]].
*'''Mission 3-3''': The player controls [[Luigi]], who must collect 15 coins gathered near the middle of the track within 25 seconds. During this mission, the [[Chain Chomp]] has been moved to this area as well.


===Staff ghost===
===Staff ghost===
1:29.759 using [[Luigi]] in the [[Poltergust 4000]].
The staff ghost for this course is 1:29.759, using [[Luigi]] in the [[Poltergust 4000]].
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==Official descriptions==
==Profiles==
'''''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'''''
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''“Though the Chain Chomp is a bit noisy, this is a relatively peaceful course. The front straight and back straight run parallel to each other, so you'll see your rivals coming and going. Whether you opt for the outside line and the dash panels or cut it close and stay on the inside track is up to you.”''
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''Though the Chain Chomp is a bit noisy, this is a relatively peaceful course. The front straight and back straight run parallel to each other, so you'll see your rivals coming and going. Whether you opt for the outside line and the dash panels or cut it close and stay on the inside track is up to you.''"
*'''US website:''' ''“A great beginner’s course, Luigi Circuit has long straightaways and big, loping curves on either end.”''
*'''North American website bio:''' "''A great beginner’s course, Luigi Circuit has long straightaways and big, loping curves on either end.''"
*'''European website:''' ''“Long and lanky, like Luigi himself, Luigi Circuit is also home to a Chain Chomp that snaps at any racers who dare to come close.”''
*'''European website bio:''' "''Long and lanky, like Luigi himself, Luigi Circuit is also home to a Chain Chomp that snaps at any racers who dare to come close.''"


'''''Mario Kart DS'''''
===''Mario Kart DS''===
*'''European website:''' "''Named after the taller of the two Mario brothers, Luigi Circuit aptly features two long straights where you can really put your foot down. These are topped and tailed by two banking curves covered with Dash Panels. But watch out for the hungry Chain Chomps!''"
*'''European website bio:''' "''Named after the taller of the two Mario brothers, Luigi Circuit aptly features two long straights where you can really put your foot down. These are topped and tailed by two banking curves covered with Dash Panels. But watch out for the hungry Chain Chomps!''"


==Sponsors==
==Sponsors==
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Luigi Grand Prix|Luigi Grand Prix]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Grand Prix|Luigi Grand Prix]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Luigi Racing Team|Luigi Racing Team]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Racing Team|Luigi Racing Team]] (Signs)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Mario Kart (Nintendo-style banner)|Mario Kart]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Mario Kart (Nintendo-style banner)|Mario Kart]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Mario Racing|Mario Racing]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Mario Racing|Mario Racing]] (Trackside banners)
*[[Nintendo]] (Signs)
*[[Nintendo]] (Signs)
*Shoot!! (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Shoot!!|Shoot!!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[Super Mario]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Super Mario|Super Mario]] (Trackside banners)


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===GCN appearance===
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
<gallery>
<gallery widths=150px>
LuigiCircuitLogo-MKDD.png|The track logo.
MKDD Luigi Circuit Artwork.jpg|Artwork showcasing many teams racing on the course
MKDD co name luigi.png|Beta logo.
LuigiCircuitLogo-MKDD.png|Course logo
LuigiCircuitIcon-MKDD.png|The track icon.
MKDD Unused Luigi Circuit.png|[[List of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! pre-release and unused content|Pre-release]] course logo
GM4P01-9.png|The teams are lined up and ready to race.
MKDD Luigi Circuit Overview.png|The teams are lined up and ready to race
ParadeKart-TimeTrial-MKDD.png|[[Mario]] and [[Princess Peach]] are ready for a Time Trial.
ParadeKart-TimeTrial-MKDD.png|[[Mario]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach]] are ready for a Time Trial
LuigiCircuit-50cc-MKDD.png|The 50cc version of the track.
LuigiCircuit-50cc-MKDD.png|The 50cc version of the track
LuigiCircuit-100cc-MKDD.png|The track when played on 100cc and 150cc.
LuigiCircuit-100cc-MKDD.png|The track when played on 100cc and 150cc
LuigiCircuit-Mirror-MKDD.png|The track when played in Mirror Mode.
LuigiCircuit-Mirror-MKDD.png|The track when played in Mirror Mode
LuigiCircuit-Shortcut1-MKDD.png|The first shortcut.
LuigiCircuit-Shortcut1-MKDD.png|The first shortcut
LuigiCircuit-Shortcut2-MKDD.png|The second shortcut.
LuigiCircuit-Shortcut2-MKDD.png|The second shortcut
LuigiCircuitMKDD!!.png|[[Lakitu]], signaling the start of the [[Mario Kart (series)#Grand Prix|Grand Prix]] race.
LuigiCircuitMKDD.png|[[Lakitu]], signaling the start of the [[Mario Kart (series)#Grand Prix|Grand Prix]] race
MKDDBooster.png|[[Dash Panel]]s.
MKDDBooster.png|[[Dash Panel]]s
MKDD LuigiCircuit.png|[[Yoshi]] and [[Donkey Kong]] going around a curve.
MKDD LuigiCircuit.png|[[Yoshi]] and [[Donkey Kong]] going around a curve
Mkddluigicircuit2.jpg|[[Mario]] and [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] driving down the merged section. (Beta Version)
MKDD Beta Mario Koopa LC.png|Prototype screenshot of Mario and [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] driving down the merged section
</gallery>
</gallery>


===DS appearance===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
<gallery>  
<gallery widths=150px>  
MKDS-CourseIcon-GCN-LuigiCircuit.png|The track icon.
MKDS GCN Luigi Circuit Course Icon.png|Course icon
LuigiCircuitDS.PNG|The course as it appears in ''Mario Kart DS''.
MKDS Bowser Losing Luigi Circuit GCN.jpg|[[Bowser]] races on the racetrack in an early build
Mkdsluigicircuit.jpg|Luigi racing on the ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' port.
MKDS Luigi Circuit GCN Prerelease.jpg|Bowser almost completes the second lap in an early build
Mkdsluigicircuit2.jpg|Bowser racing on the ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' port.
MKDS Luigi Circuit GCN First Turn.png|Luigi racing in Grand Prix
Mariokds 004-large.jpg|Bowser about to complete a lap.
MKDS Luigi LC.png|Luigi races on the racetrack in an early build
MKDS Luigi Circuit (GCN) First Turn.png|Luigi racing in Grand Prix.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
|name1=<tt>Luigi.arc</tt>
|meaning1=Luigi course
|game2=''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|name2=<tt>old_luigi_gc</tt>
|meaning2=Old Luigi GameCube
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ルイージサーキット
|Jap=ルイージサーキット
|JapR=Ruīji sākitto
|JapR=Ruīji Sākitto
|JapM=Luigi Circuit
|JapM=Luigi Circuit
|Spa=Circuito de Luigi
|Fre=Circuit Luigi
|SpaM=Luigi's Circuit
|FreM=Luigi Circuit
|Fra=Circuit Luigi
|FraM=Luigi Circuit
|Ger=Luigis Piste
|Ger=Luigis Piste
|GerM=Luigi's Circuit
|GerM=Luigi's Circuit
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|ItaM=Luigi's Circuit
|ItaM=Luigi's Circuit
|Kor=루이지 서킷
|Kor=루이지 서킷
|KorR=Ruiji Seokit
|KorR=Ru'iji Seokit
|KorM=Luigi Curcuit
|KorM=Luigi Circuit
|Spa=Circuito de Luigi
|SpaM=Luigi's Circuit
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This track shares the same music with [[Mario Circuit (GCN)|Mario Circuit]] and [[Yoshi Circuit]].
*This version of Luigi Circuit is one of five courses in the ''Mario Kart'' series that allows racers to run into other racers going in the opposite direction, the others being {{Classic-link|Tour|Paris Promenade}}, {{Classic-link|DS|Peach Gardens}}, {{Classic-link|Tour|Amsterdam Drift}}, and {{classic-link|Tour|Rome Avanti}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
**An arrangement of the music for these courses appears as one of the selectable songs in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]] version) and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''.
**It is however the only course to have this property for all three laps and to have always had it in every appearance. It is also the only one that is not in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', and its original iteration is the only one that is not a classic course.
*In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', this course shares its introduction fanfare with [[Figure-8 Circuit]], [[Waluigi Pinball (course)|Waluigi Pinball]], and [[Mario Circuit (DS)|Mario Circuit]]. It is the only retro course to have this theme.
*This is the only GCN course in ''Mario Kart DS'' to not appear in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', and is only one of three classic courses in ''Mario Kart DS'' with this distinction, the others being {{classic-link|N64|Moo Moo Farm}} and {{classic-link|N64|Banshee Boardwalk}}.
 
==References==
<references/>


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Latest revision as of 12:33, November 3, 2024

This article is about the race course from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and retro course in Mario Kart DS. For other race tracks with the same name, see Luigi Circuit.
Luigi Circuit
GCN Luigi Circuit
Information
Appears in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003)
Mario Kart DS (2005)
Cup(s) Mushroom Cup (Double Dash!!)
Shell Cup (DS)
Online play No longer available (DS)
Music sample
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (Kenta Nagata)

Mario Kart DS (Shinobu Tanaka)
Course map
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
The map of Luigi Circuit.
Mario Kart DS
GCN Luigi Circuit mapMario Kart DS
Staff ghost(s)
DD AAA[1]
1:26.277 LuigiMarioRed Fire
DS Ninten★おつぼ
1:29.759 LuigiPoltergust 4000

Luigi Circuit is the introductory track of Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, serving as the first course of the Mushroom Cup and All-Cup Tour in the game. It is Luigi's home track of the game. The course shape is a distorted stadium that is pinched in the middle, with several dash panels on both U-turns. Because of this, racers can see each other drive in opposite directions in the middle of the course. A Chain Chomp is located at the entrance of the first U-turn, attacking racers that drive too close to it. In every other setting than 50cc, the barrier separating both sides is removed, making most of the first and second halves of the course overlap. However, going through both U-turns is still required to complete a lap. The layout of this course bears a resemblance to the layout of the AVUS circuit in Germany and also resembles the layout of the Mario Kart 64 track Luigi Raceway.

Luigi Circuit shares its music with Mario Circuit and Yoshi Circuit. An arrangement of it appears in Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix under the title "Rollercoasting". An arrangement of the music for these courses also appears as one of the selectable songs that can be played during events in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS version), Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii version), and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Luigi Circuit reappears as a classic course in Mario Kart DS as the fourth and final race of the Shell Cup.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

Course layout[edit]

The icon for Luigi Circuit, from Mario Kart Double Dash!!
Course icon

The course starts off next to what looks like a building for box seats with a garage below. Players can drive on either side of the main road leading up to the first turn, which goes to the left, passing a Chain Chomp in the process. In the background, a rank "A" mansion from the end of Luigi's Mansion can be seen. After the turn, players once again enter the merged lane on their way back up to the start/finish line to start the cycle again on the next lap. A lake can be seen on the right, but no life is seen in it. After the second wide turn, which also goes to the left, the lap is completed. The course somewhat resembles the layout of N64 Luigi Raceway from Mario Kart 64.

In split-screen mode, the blimps that fly above the course and the flowers are missing.

Shortcuts[edit]

There are no shortcuts in the 50cc version of the course. If the difficulty is above 50cc, players can go far to the right side of the merged lanes to find an alternate route with two Double Item Boxes. Players take this shortcut behind the Chain Chomp and reach quickly the slope with dash panels of the first corner. However, sometimes the shortcut may be blocked by the Chain Chomp. There is a similar path before the final turn.

Staff ghost[edit]

To unlock the staff ghost (using Luigi/Mario in the Red Fire kart), the player must achieve a time faster than 1:29.000.

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Luigi Circuit
View of the course during the intro cutscene in Mario Kart DS

Luigi Circuit makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart DS as the fourth and last course of the Shell Cup. The course's map has been rotated 180 degrees. This rendition of Luigi Circuit is almost identical to the original, although the long straightaways are notably wider and the shortcuts were removed; this is because it is based on the 50cc version of the course in Double Dash!! with the divider removed. This barrier is not present in any version of the DS incarnation of the track. The blimp as seen in GBA Luigi Circuit is also visible, but only in the demo version of the game. The background has also been reduced to a flat image instead of actual models due to handheld limitations. The course was playable over the game's Wi-Fi.

This course shares its introduction fanfare with nitro courses Figure-8 Circuit, Waluigi Pinball and Mario Circuit. It is the only retro course to have this theme. Not counting Mario Kart Tour, this is one of only six classic courses in the series to share its music with another classic course in the same game, sharing its music with GCN Yoshi Circuit. The other four are GBA Peach Circuit and GBA Luigi Circuit in the same game, and DS Wario Stadium and DS Waluigi Pinball in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Missions[edit]

There are two missions that take place on Luigi Circuit:

  • Mission 2-7: The player controls Toad, who must pass through 10 gates within 55 seconds. Each Item Box contains a Mushroom.
  • Mission 3-3: The player controls Luigi, who must collect 15 coins gathered near the middle of the track within 25 seconds. During this mission, the Chain Chomp has been moved to this area as well.

Staff ghost[edit]

The staff ghost for this course is 1:29.759, using Luigi in the Poltergust 4000.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio: "Though the Chain Chomp is a bit noisy, this is a relatively peaceful course. The front straight and back straight run parallel to each other, so you'll see your rivals coming and going. Whether you opt for the outside line and the dash panels or cut it close and stay on the inside track is up to you."
  • North American website bio: "A great beginner’s course, Luigi Circuit has long straightaways and big, loping curves on either end."
  • European website bio: "Long and lanky, like Luigi himself, Luigi Circuit is also home to a Chain Chomp that snaps at any racers who dare to come close."

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • European website bio: "Named after the taller of the two Mario brothers, Luigi Circuit aptly features two long straights where you can really put your foot down. These are topped and tailed by two banking curves covered with Dash Panels. But watch out for the hungry Chain Chomps!"

Sponsors[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

  • Artwork showcasing many teams racing on the course

    Artwork showcasing many teams racing on the course

  • Course logo

    Course logo

  • Pre-release course logo

    Pre-release course logo

  • The teams are lined up and ready to race

    The teams are lined up and ready to race

  • Mario and Peach are ready for a Time Trial

    Mario and Peach are ready for a Time Trial

  • The 50cc version of the track

    The 50cc version of the track

  • The track when played on 100cc and 150cc

    The track when played on 100cc and 150cc

  • The track when played in Mirror Mode

    The track when played in Mirror Mode

  • The first shortcut

    The first shortcut

  • The second shortcut

    The second shortcut

  • Lakitu, signaling the start of the Grand Prix race

    Lakitu, signaling the start of the Grand Prix race

  • Yoshi and Donkey Kong going around a curve

    Yoshi and Donkey Kong going around a curve

  • Prototype screenshot of Mario and Koopa driving down the merged section

    Prototype screenshot of Mario and Koopa driving down the merged section

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • Course icon

    Course icon

  • Bowser races on the racetrack in an early build

    Bowser races on the racetrack in an early build

  • Bowser almost completes the second lap in an early build

    Bowser almost completes the second lap in an early build

  • Luigi racing in Grand Prix

    Luigi racing in Grand Prix

  • Luigi races on the racetrack in an early build

    Luigi races on the racetrack in an early build

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Luigi.arc Luigi course
Mario Kart DS old_luigi_gc Old Luigi GameCube

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ルイージサーキット[?]
Ruīji Sākitto 		Luigi Circuit
French Circuit Luigi[?] Luigi Circuit
German Luigis Piste[?] Luigi's Circuit
Italian Circuito di Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit
Korean 루이지 서킷[?]
Ru'iji Seokit 		Luigi Circuit
Spanish Circuito de Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit

Trivia[edit]

  • This version of Luigi Circuit is one of five courses in the Mario Kart series that allows racers to run into other racers going in the opposite direction, the others being Tour Paris Promenade, DS Peach Gardens, Tour Amsterdam Drift, and Tour Rome Avanti in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
    • It is however the only course to have this property for all three laps and to have always had it in every appearance. It is also the only one that is not in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and its original iteration is the only one that is not a classic course.
  • This is the only GCN course in Mario Kart DS to not appear in Mario Kart Tour, and is only one of three classic courses in Mario Kart DS with this distinction, the others being N64 Moo Moo Farm and N64 Banshee Boardwalk.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario Kart: Double Dash!! § Staff Ghost Initials. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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Race courses from the Mario Kart series
Super Mario Kart Mario Circuit 1 • Donut Plains 1 • Ghost Valley 1 • Bowser Castle 1 • Mario Circuit 2 • Choco Island 1 • Ghost Valley 2 • Donut Plains 2 • Bowser Castle 2 • Mario Circuit 3 • Koopa Beach 1 • Choco Island 2 • Vanilla Lake 1 • Bowser Castle 3 • Mario Circuit 4 • Donut Plains 3 • Koopa Beach 2 • Ghost Valley 3 • Vanilla Lake 2 • Rainbow Road
Mario Kart 64 Luigi Raceway • Moo Moo Farm • Koopa Troopa Beach • Kalimari Desert • Toad's Turnpike • Frappe Snowland • Choco Mountain • Mario Raceway • Wario Stadium • Sherbet Land • Royal Raceway • Bowser's Castle • DK's Jungle Parkway • Yoshi Valley • Banshee Boardwalk • Rainbow Road
Mario Kart: Super Circuit Peach Circuit • Shy Guy Beach • Riverside Park • Bowser Castle 1 • Mario Circuit • Boo Lake • Cheese Land • Bowser Castle 2 • Luigi Circuit • Sky Garden • Cheep-Cheep Island • Sunset Wilds • Snow Land • Ribbon Road • Yoshi Desert • Bowser Castle 3 • Lakeside Park • Broken Pier • Bowser Castle 4 • Rainbow Road
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Luigi Circuit • Peach Beach • Baby Park • Dry Dry Desert • Mushroom Bridge • Mario Circuit • Daisy Cruiser • Waluigi Stadium • Sherbet Land • Mushroom City • Yoshi Circuit • DK Mountain • Wario Colosseum • Dino Dino Jungle • Bowser's Castle • Rainbow Road
Mario Kart Arcade GP Mario Highway • Mario Beach • DK Jungle • Bananan Ruins • Diamond City • Snow Panic • Pac Mountain • Pac Labyrinth • Bowser's Castle • Castle Wall • Rainbow Coaster • Rainbow Downhill
Mario Kart DS Figure-8 Circuit • Yoshi Falls • Cheep Cheep Beach • Luigi's Mansion • Desert Hills • Delfino Square • Waluigi Pinball • Shroom Ridge • DK Pass • Tick-Tock Clock • Mario Circuit • Airship Fortress • Wario Stadium • Peach Gardens • Bowser Castle • Rainbow Road
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Yoshi Park 1 • Yoshi Park 2 • Stadium Arena • Waluigi Stadium
Mario Kart Wii Luigi Circuit • Moo Moo Meadows • Mushroom Gorge • Toad's Factory • Mario Circuit • Coconut Mall • DK Summit • Wario's Gold Mine • Daisy Circuit • Koopa Cape • Maple Treeway • Grumble Volcano • Dry Dry Ruins • Moonview Highway • Bowser's Castle • Rainbow Road
Mario Kart 7 Toad Circuit • Daisy Hills • Cheep Cheep Lagoon • Shy Guy Bazaar • Wuhu Loop • Mario Circuit • Music Park • Rock Rock Mountain • Piranha Plant Slide • Wario Shipyard • Neo Bowser City • Maka Wuhu • DK Jungle • Rosalina's Ice World • Bowser's Castle • Rainbow Road
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX Peach Castle • Kingdom Way • Splash Circuit • Tropical Coast • Bon Dance Street • Omatsuri Circuit • Aerial Road • Sky Arena • Bowser's Factory • Bowser's Castle • PAC-MAN Stadium • NAMCO Circuit • Bananan Labyrinth • DK Jungle
Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 		Mario Kart Stadium • Water Park • Sweet Sweet Canyon • Thwomp Ruins • Mario Circuit • Toad Harbor • Twisted Mansion • Shy Guy Falls • Sunshine Airport • Dolphin Shoals • Electrodrome • Mount Wario • Cloudtop Cruise • Bone-Dry Dunes • Bowser's Castle • Rainbow Road • Excitebike Arena • Dragon Driftway • Mute City • Ice Ice Outpost • Hyrule Circuit • Wild Woods • Animal Crossing • Super Bell Subway • Big Blue
Mario Kart Tour New York Minute • Tokyo Blur • Paris Promenade • London Loop • Vancouver Velocity • RMX Mario Circuit 1 • RMX Choco Island 1 • RMX Rainbow Road 1 • Los Angeles Laps • Merry Mountain • RMX Rainbow Road 2 • Berlin Byways • RMX Choco Island 2 • Ninja Hideaway • Sydney Sprint • RMX Vanilla Lake 1 • RMX Ghost Valley 1 • Singapore Speedway • Amsterdam Drift • Bangkok Rush • Sky-High Sundaea • RMX Bowser's Castle 1 • RMX Donut Plains 1 • Piranha Plant Cove • Yoshi's Islanda • Athens Dash • Rome Avanti • Squeaky Clean Sprinta • Piranha Plant Pipeline • Madrid Drive • RMX Vanilla Lake 2
Mario Kart Live:
Home Circuit 		Live Circuit • Lightning Lagoon • Piped Wetlands • Freezie Frosts • Glazed Gardens • Piranha Paradise • Work Zone • Cheep Cheep Reef • Bowser's Castle • Royal Highway • Wibble Woods • Windswept Prairie • Mushroom Fields • Boo Fortress • Tornado Tundra • Magikoopa Mirage • Crafty Tropics • Gusty Galaxy • Jolly Workshop • Chain Chomp Stadium • Ember Island • World 1-1 • Chain Chomp Glacier • Rainbow Road • Slick Circuit • Barrel Temple • Fossil Fields • Windmill Meadows • Music Broadway • King Boo's Courtyard
a Officially considered new in both Mario Kart Tour and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
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Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Drivers Light Baby Mario • Baby Luigi • Toad • Toadette • Koopa • Paratroopa • Diddy Kong • Bowser Jr.
Medium Mario • Luigi • Princess Peach • Princess Daisy • Yoshi • Birdo • Waluigi
Heavy Donkey Kong • Bowser • Wario • Petey Piranha • King Boo
Karts Light Goo-Goo Buggy • Rattle Buggy • Toad Kart • Toadette Kart • Koopa Dasher • Para-Wing • Barrel Train • Bullet Blaster
Medium Red Fire • Green Fire • Heart Coach • Bloom Coach • Turbo Yoshi • Turbo Birdo • Waluigi Racer
Heavy DK Jumbo • Koopa King • Wario Car • Piranha Pipes • Boo Pipes
Any Parade Kart
Courses Mushroom Cup Luigi Circuit • Peach Beach • Baby Park • Dry Dry Desert
Flower Cup Mushroom Bridge • Mario Circuit • Daisy Cruiser • Waluigi Stadium
Star Cup Sherbet Land • Mushroom City • Yoshi Circuit • DK Mountain
Special Cup Wario Colosseum • Dino Dino Jungle • Bowser's Castle • Rainbow Road
Battle courses Cookie Land • Block City • Luigi's Mansion • Nintendo GameCube • Pipe Plaza • Tilt-a-Kart
Objects Standard items Banana • Fake Item • Green Shell • Lightning • Mushroom • Red Shell • Shine Sprite • Spiny Shell • Star • Triple Mushrooms • Trophy
Special items Birdo's Egg • Bob-omb • Bowser's Shell • Chain Chomp • Giant Banana • Golden Mushroom • Green Fireball • Heart • Red Fireball • Red Shell • Triple Green Shells • Triple Red Shells • Yoshi's Egg
Course objects Barrel Cannon • Cannon • Car (Mushroom-shaped) • Dash Panel • Item Box • Kart • Ramp • Yoshi Cookie
Background characters and species Baby Bowser • Boo • Donkey Kong Jr. • Hammer Bro • Helicopter Yoshi • Kamek • Lakitu • Noki • Koopa Paratroopa • Pianta • Poochy • Shy Guy • Snifit • Toad • Train • Toadsworth
Enemies and obstacles Big Pokey • Bomb-car • Boulder • Bus • Car • Cargo truck • Cataquack • Chain Chomp • Delfino Oak Tree • Fire Bar • Fire Chain • Freezie • Ghost • Goomba • Lava • Mechanical Bowser • Mechanical Piranha Plant • Noshi • Piranha Plant • Pit Plant • Podoboo • Pokey • Skating Shy Guy • Snowman • Table • Thwomp • Warp Pipe • Wiggler Wagon
Techniques Double Dash • Drift • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start • Slide Attack
Miscellaneous All-Cup Tour • Daisy Cruiser • Finish line • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Sponsors • Staff
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Mario Kart DS
Drivers and their karts Mario (Standard MR · B Dasher · Shooting Star) • Luigi (Standard LG · Poltergust 4000 · Streamliner) • Princess Peach (Standard PC · Royale · Light Tripper) • Yoshi (Standard YS · Egg 1 · Cucumber) • Toad (Standard TD · Mushmellow · 4-Wheel Cradle) • Donkey Kong (Standard DK · Rambi Rider · Wildlife) • Wario (Standard WR · Brute · Dragonfly) • Bowser (Standard BW · Tyrant · Hurricane) • Princess Daisy (Standard DS · Power Flower · Light Dancer) • Dry Bones (Standard DB · Banisher · Dry Bomber) • Waluigi (Standard WL · Gold Mantis · Zipper) • R.O.B. (Standard RB · ROB-BLS · ROB-LGS) • Shy Guy (Standard SG)
Cups and courses Mushroom Cup Figure-8 Circuit • Yoshi Falls • Cheep Cheep Beach • Luigi's Mansion
Flower Cup Desert Hills • Delfino Square • Waluigi Pinball • Shroom Ridge
Star Cup DK Pass • Tick-Tock Clock • Mario Circuit • Airship Fortress
Special Cup Wario Stadium • Peach Gardens • Bowser Castle • Rainbow Road
Shell Cup SNES Mario Circuit 1 • N64 Moo Moo Farm • GBA Peach Circuit • GCN Luigi Circuit
Banana Cup SNES Donut Plains 1 • N64 Frappe Snowland • GBA Bowser Castle 2 • GCN Baby Park
Leaf Cup SNES Koopa Beach 2 • N64 Choco Mountain • GBA Luigi Circuit • GCN Mushroom Bridge
Lightning Cup SNES Choco Island 2 • N64 Banshee Boardwalk • GBA Sky Garden • GCN Yoshi Circuit
Battle Mode Nintendo DS • Twilight House • Palm Shore • Tart Top • Block Fort • Pipe Plaza
Items and objects Banana • Blooper • Bob-omb • Boo • Bullet Bill • Cannon • Coin • Dash Panel • Emblem • Fake Item Box • Fire Chain • Green Shell • Item Box • Lava • Lightning • Mushroom • Red Shell • Shine Sprite • Spiny Shell • Super Star • Triple Bananas • Triple Green Shells • Triple Mushrooms • Triple Red Shells • Trophy
Species, enemies, and obstacles Angry Sun • Big Bully • Bubba • Bus • Bumper • Car • Cargo truck • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep • Chief Chilly • Eyerok • Firesnake • Flipper • Ghost • Goomboss • Lakitu • Monty Mole • Moo Moo • Pianta • Piranha Plant • Pokey • Pinball • Pendulum • Puddle • Rocky Wrench • Swoop • Thwomp • Venus Fire Trap • Walking Tree • Wiggler
Techniques Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start • Slipstream • Spin Turn
Miscellaneous Boss arenas • Finish line • Gallery • Item probability distributions • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Sponsors • Staff
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