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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]] and [[All-Cup Tour]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. The track is a stretched figure of eight 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. 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 once again enters 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)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Shoot!!|Shoot!!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Shoot!!|Shoot!!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Super Mario|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|Prototype 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
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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
MKDD Beta Mario Koopa LC.png|Prototype screenshot of [[Mario]] and [[Koopa Troopa]] driving down the merged section
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
MKDS Luigi Circuit GCN Prerelease.jpg|Bowser almost completes the second lap in an early build
MKDS Luigi Circuit GCN First Turn.png|Luigi racing in Grand Prix
MKDS Luigi LC.png|Luigi races on the racetrack in an early build
MKDS Luigi LC.png|Luigi races on the racetrack in an early build
Mkdsluigicircuit2.jpg|Bowser races on the racetrack in an early build
Mariokds 004-large.jpg|Bowser almost completes the second lap 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 (DS)|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}}.
*The layout of this track bears a resemblance to the layout of the {{wp|AVUS}} circuit in Germany.
 
==References==
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[[de:Luigis Piste#Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]
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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]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

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.