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{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''|other race tracks with similar names|[[Luigi Circuit]]}}
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{{racecourse
{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''|other race courses with similar names|[[Luigi Circuit]]}}
|title=Luigi Circuit
{{race course infobox
|image=[[File:Luigi Circuit MKWii.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Luigi Circuit MKWii.png|300px]]
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|ghost=1:29.670 by Nin★sato<br><small>([[Luigi]] in the [[Sprinter]])</small>
|online_play=No longer available ([[Wii]])
|expert_ghost=1:19.419 by Nin★Uta♪<br><small>([[Luigi]] in the [[Mach Bike]])</small>
|sample=[[File:MKW Mario and Luigi Circuit Theme.oga]]
|wifi=No longer available ([[Wii]])
|music=[[File:Mario&LuigiCircuitMKW.oga]]
|map=[[File:Luigi Circuit MKWii layout.png|140px]]
|map=[[File:Luigi Circuit MKWii layout.png|140px]]
|ghost={{ghost|Wii|Nin★sato|1:29.670|[[File:LuigiMKW.png|32px|link=Luigi]][[File:Sprinter (Luigi) Model.png|32px|link=B. Dasher Mk 2|Sprinter]]}}{{ghost|Wii <small>Expert</small>|Nin★Uta♪|1:19.419|[[File:LuigiMKW.png|32px|link=Luigi]][[File:Mach Bike (Luigi) Model.png|32px|link=Mach Bike]]}}
}}
}}
 
'''Luigi Circuit''' is the introductory track of ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', serving as the first race of the [[Mushroom Cup]]. It is a fairly simple course with no hazards and features a large boosted turn approaching the finish line, and is the shortest Wii course in the game, making it perfect for first-time players. This course can also be seen at sunset during the credits. It shares its music with [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Mario Circuit]], and an arrangement of it is heard in the title theme, demo movie, options menu, [[Block Plaza]], Award Ceremony, and second half of the credits music. The course's overall layout resembles the Grand Prix layout of the real-life {{wp|Monza Circuit}} in Italy, though Luigi Circuit is shorter and does not feature chicanes. This is the last [[Luigi]]-themed [[new course]] in the series and the only one that has yet to reappear as a [[classic course]] in a future ''Mario Kart'' game.
'''Luigi Circuit''' is the first track of the [[Mushroom Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. It is a fairly simple track which features a large boosted turn approaching the finish line, which lacks any hazards and is fully enclosed. This track can also be seen at sunset during the credits. This track shares its music with [[Mario Circuit (Wii)|Mario Circuit]], and a remix of it is heard in the second half of the credits music.


==Course layout==
==Course layout==
[[File:Overhead Luigi Circuit.png|thumb|160px|left|An overhead view of the course.]]
[[File:Overhead Luigi Circuit.png|thumb|160px|left|An overhead view of the course.]]
The track starts out in front of a large crowd stand full of [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Hammer Bro]]s., [[Shy Guy]]s, [[Birdo (species)|Birdos]], [[Goomba]]s, [[Monty Mole]]s, [[Boo]]s and [[Mii]], with a [[Luigi Cap]] on top, similar to that seen in the ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' [[Luigi Raceway|version]] of the track. Several garage buildings, more spectating Miis and a giant statue of [[Luigi]] appear on the right of the [[Finish Line (object)|Finish Line]]. A [[Cheep Cheep]]-shaped balloon can be seen flying overhead which takes off from the landing platform in the middle of the lake. Hills similar to those seen in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' can be seen in the background. If the player is acing as a Mii, the head of the Luigi statue and Luigi's ace on some of the Luigi Circuit signs will be replaced with heads of random Miis from the player's system.
The course starts with a brief straightaway where racers encounter the first set of [[Item Box]]es. There is then a turn to the right, followed by a short straight segment and a gentle left turn followed by a U-turn to the right. This section resembles the first sector of the Monza Circuit without the Variante del Rettifilo chicane before the right turn. In the middle of the U-turn is the second item set. This is followed by a longer straight with another gentle left turn, resembling the Variante Ascari chicane in the Monza Circuit (as if the chicane had not been taken by F1 cars). There is then the last item set, followed by a large U-turn, with the outer half of the road having numerous consecutive [[Dash Panel|dash panels]] and being slanted upwards, and then the last straight segment (this resembles Curva Parabolica, the final corner of the Monza Circuit). A secondary stretch of road is present along the edge of this U-turn to catch any racers that may fly off the main route. After the last straight segment, racers reach the finish line.


The track starts with a turn to the right, followed by a short straight section and a gentle left turn followed by a U-turn to the right. This is followed by a longer straight with another gentle left turn, followed by the large right turn towards the finish line with many [[Dash Panel]]s, leading into the last straight segment.
Visually, the race starts out in front of a large crowd stand full of [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Hammer Bro]]s., [[Shy Guy]]s, [[Birdo]]s, [[Goomba]]s, [[Monty Mole]]s, [[Boo]]s and [[Mii]]s, with a [[Luigi Cap]] on top, similar to that seen in the ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' [[N64 Luigi Raceway|version]] of the course. Several garage buildings, more spectating Miis and a giant statue of [[Luigi]] appear on the right of the [[Finish Line (object)|Finish Line]]. A [[Cheep Cheep]]-shaped balloon can be seen flying overhead which takes off from the landing platform in the middle of the lake. Hills similar to those seen in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' can be seen in the background. If a player is racing as a Mii or during the staff credits, the head of the Luigi statue and Luigi's face on some of the Luigi Circuit signs will be replaced with heads of random Miis from the player's system, or in the case of in the staff credits, the head on the Luigi statue is changed to the Mii the player selected for their license regardless of if the player's Mii was in the race or not.


==Shortcuts==
==Shortcuts==
*A small ramp is located in the sand on the left hand side of the straight approaching the Dash Panel section, which requires a speed boosting item to use without losing speed. Two [[Item Box]]es are located on this ramp during Grand Prix mode.
The first notable shortcut can be found to the left of the straight approaching the dash panel section, where there is a large amount of sand and a simple ramp placed near the track. A pair of Item Boxes can be found atop this ramp. Only one [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] is required to reach the ramp, but if the player has other speed boosting items they may drive to the left of the ramp to cut off more of the turn.
*The last turn can also be cut off by using a speed boosting item and driving across the sand.
 
The second notable shortcut can be found immediately after, where the final U-turn can be cut off by driving through the sand. This time, there are some [[Warp Pipe|pipes]] in the sand that can thwart racers. If done correctly, only one Mushroom is required to cut off the entire turn.
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==Staff ghosts==
==Staff ghosts==
The regular staff ghost for Luigi Circuit has a time of 1:29.670, using [[Luigi]] in the [[Sprinter]]. The expert staff ghost is unlocked if the player gets a time of 1:26.394 or less, with a time of 1:19.419 using Luigi on the [[Mach Bike]]. The expert staff ghost for this course is the only one in the game that uses a slower vehicle than their respective regular staff ghost.
The normal staff ghost for Luigi Circuit has a time of 1:29.670, using Luigi in the [[B Dasher Mk. 2|Sprinter]]. The expert staff ghost is unlocked if the player gets a time of 1:26.394 or less, with a time of 1:19.419 using Luigi on the [[Mach Bike]]. The expert staff ghost for this course is the only one in the game that uses a slower vehicle than their respective regular staff ghost.


==Official descriptions==
==Profiles==
*'''Site'''
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
*'''Website bios:'''
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px]] "''A great all-around starter track. Drifting through the boost pads banked around the final turn is a rush.''"
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px]] "''A great all-around starter track. Drifting through the boost pads banked around the final turn is a rush.''"
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|20px]] "''Listen to the roar of the crowd! A stand full of Miis will cheer you on as you hurtle round Luigi Circuit, where the final corner could decide the outcome...''"
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|20px]] "''Listen to the roar of the crowd! A stand full of Miis will cheer you on as you hurtle round Luigi Circuit, where the final corner could decide the outcome...''"
*'''Guide''' "''Luigi has been busy creating an excellent "starter" track, and the long stretches allow you to master your drifts (karts) and wheelies (bikes) while jostling for position. Make sure you cut in on all the corners, learn the "racing line," and don't forget that there are more shortcuts than you think!''"
*'''Prima Official Game Guide:''' "''Luigi has been busy creating an excellent "starter" track, and the long stretches allow you to master your drifts (karts) and wheelies (bikes) while jostling for position. Make sure you cut in on all the corners, learn the "racing line," and don't forget that there are more shortcuts than you think!''"<ref>[https://archive.org/details/mario-kart-wii-prima-official-game-guide-2008-wii Mario Kart Wii Prima Official Game Guide. Page 36.] archive.org. Retrieved October 26, 2024.</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160px">
MKW Luigi Circuit Banner.png|The course banner.
MKW Luigi Circuit Banner (Sunset).png|The sunset version of the course banner.
LuigiCirCuitWii.png|[[Baby Luigi]] on the first stretch of the course.
LuigiCircuit2.png|On the dirt area near the grandstand with the [[Luigi Cap]].
Slipstreaming.PNG|[[Yoshi]] [[Slipstreaming]]
LuigiCircuitWii3.png|On the boost panels in the final curve
</gallery>


==Tournaments==
==Tournaments==
{{multiple image
{{multiple image
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|align=right
|direction =vertical
|direction=vertical
|width = 150
|width=150
|image1 = TournamentOctober2.png
|image1=TournamentOctober2.png
|caption1 = Tournament 1
|caption1=Tournament 1
|image2 = 2009-TournamentMay1.jpg
|image2=2009-TournamentMay1.jpg
|caption2 = Tournament 2
|caption2=Tournament 2
|image3 = 2010-TournamentMarch1.jpg
|image3=2010-TournamentMarch1.jpg
|caption3 =Tournament 3
|caption3=Tournament 3
}}
}}
Three different tournaments took place on Luigi Circuit.
Three different tournaments took place on Luigi Circuit.
===Tournament 1===
===Tournament 1===
The first Luigi Circuit tournament was a Karts only Grand Prix without any Items and was restricted to Wii Wheels only. It took place as the second tournament of October 2008, and it was repeated as the second tournament of October 2010.
[[List of Mario Kart Wii tournaments#October 2008 Tournament 2|October 2008's second tournament]] required players to complete a GP race on Luigi Circuit. However, neither players nor the CPUs have access to any items, making it impossible to flip or spin out. Controls were restricted to Wii Wheel users only and vehicles were restricted to karts only. The tournament was later repeated as the second tournament of October 2010.


===Tournament 2===
===Tournament 2===
The second Luigi Circuit tournament took place at sunset as seen in the credits, and was a Grand Prix race with no restrictions, though [[Bob-omb Car]]s were added to the track. This tournament was the first tournament of May 2009.
[[List of Mario Kart Wii tournaments#May 2009 Tournament 1|May 2009's first tournament]] required players to complete a GP race on the sunset version of Luigi Circuit that is otherwise seen in the credits. However, six [[Bob-omb Car]]s from [[Moonview Highway]] are now present on the track and all travel the course in reverse.


===Tournament 3===
===Tournament 3===
The third Luigi Circuit tournament was the same as the first, but instead was restricted to Bikes only. It took place as the first tournament of March 2010.
[[List of Mario Kart Wii tournaments#March 2010 Tournament 1|March 2010's first tournament]] was the same as October 2008's second tournament, but with a vehicle restriction of bikes only instead of karts only.  
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==Sponsors==
==Sponsors==
*[[List of sponsors in Mario Kart Wii#Luigi Kart|Luigi Kart]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Luigi Kart|Luigi Kart]] (Trackside banners)
*[[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)
*[[Nintendo]] (Trackside banners)
*[[Nintendo]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Shooting Star|Shooting Star]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Shooting Star|Shooting Star]] (Trackside banners)
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths=150px>
MKW Luigi Circuit Banner.png|The course banner
MKW Luigi Circuit Banner (Sunset).png|The sunset version of the course banner
LuigiCircuit-CoursePreview.gif|A preview of the course
MKW Luigi Luigi Circuit Demo.png|Luigi performing a wheelie on this course in the demo movie
MKW Luigi Circuit Screenshot.png|[[Baby Luigi]] on the first stretch of the course
LuigiCircuit2.png|On the dirt area near the grandstand with the [[Luigi Cap]]
MKW Yoshi Slipstreaming Screenshot.png|[[Yoshi]] [[Slipstream]]ing
LuigiCircuitWii3.png|On the Dash Panels in the final curve
MKWiiPOWBlock.png|Yoshi about to cross the finish line with a [[POW Block]] above his kart
MKW Luigi Circuit Luigi Statue.png|The Luigi statue
MKW Waluigi Luigi Circuit Credits.png|[[Waluigi]] racing on the course in the credits
MKW Luigi Racing Luigi Circuit Credits.png|Luigi racing on the course in the credits
MKW Luigi Drift Luigi Circuit Credits.png|Luigi drifting on the course
Luigi Circuit MKWii Sunset.png|The sunset during the credits
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|name1=<tt>beginner_course</tt>
|meaning1=Beginner course; compare [[Wii Daisy Circuit|Senior course]]
}}
 
===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
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|Spa=Circuito de Luigi
|Spa=Circuito de Luigi
|SpaM=Luigi's Circuit
|SpaM=Luigi's Circuit
|Fra=Circuit Luigi
|Fre=Circuit Luigi
|FraM=Luigi Circuit
|FreM=Luigi Circuit
|Ger=Luigis Piste
|Ger=Luigis Piste
|GerM=Luigi's Track
|GerM=Luigi's Track
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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
|Chi=路易吉赛道
|ChiR=Lùyìjí Sàidào
|ChiM=Luigi track
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==References==
*This is the only [[Luigi]] themed course that has yet to reappear as a retro course (as [[Luigi Circuit (GCN)|the GCN]] and [[Luigi Circuit (GBA)|GBA versions]] of [[Luigi Circuit]] reappeared in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', and [[Luigi Raceway|the N64 version]] and [[Luigi's Mansion (DS)|Luigi's Mansion]] reappeared in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'').
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*The layout of the circuit resembles the original layout of the {{wp|Autodromo Nazionale Monza}}.
 
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[[Category:Mario Kart Wii Race Courses]]
[[Category:Stadiums]]
[[Category:Grasslands]]
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[[it:Circuito di Luigi (Wii)]]

Latest revision as of 01:20, October 26, 2024

This article is about the race course from Mario Kart Wii. For other race courses with similar names, see Luigi Circuit.
Luigi Circuit
View of Luigi Circuit in Mario Kart Wii
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Wii (2008)
Cup(s) Mushroom Cup
Online play No longer available (Wii)
Music sample
Course map
Mario Kart Wii
Staff ghost(s)
Wii Nin★sato
1:29.670 LuigiSprinter
Wii Expert Nin★Uta♪
1:19.419 LuigiMach Bike

Luigi Circuit is the introductory track of Mario Kart Wii, serving as the first race of the Mushroom Cup. It is a fairly simple course with no hazards and features a large boosted turn approaching the finish line, and is the shortest Wii course in the game, making it perfect for first-time players. This course can also be seen at sunset during the credits. It shares its music with Mario Circuit, and an arrangement of it is heard in the title theme, demo movie, options menu, Block Plaza, Award Ceremony, and second half of the credits music. The course's overall layout resembles the Grand Prix layout of the real-life Monza Circuit in Italy, though Luigi Circuit is shorter and does not feature chicanes. This is the last Luigi-themed new course in the series and the only one that has yet to reappear as a classic course in a future Mario Kart game.

Course layout[edit]

An eagle's eye view of Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart Wii.
An overhead view of the course.

The course starts with a brief straightaway where racers encounter the first set of Item Boxes. There is then a turn to the right, followed by a short straight segment and a gentle left turn followed by a U-turn to the right. This section resembles the first sector of the Monza Circuit without the Variante del Rettifilo chicane before the right turn. In the middle of the U-turn is the second item set. This is followed by a longer straight with another gentle left turn, resembling the Variante Ascari chicane in the Monza Circuit (as if the chicane had not been taken by F1 cars). There is then the last item set, followed by a large U-turn, with the outer half of the road having numerous consecutive dash panels and being slanted upwards, and then the last straight segment (this resembles Curva Parabolica, the final corner of the Monza Circuit). A secondary stretch of road is present along the edge of this U-turn to catch any racers that may fly off the main route. After the last straight segment, racers reach the finish line.

Visually, the race starts out in front of a large crowd stand full of Toads, Hammer Bros., Shy Guys, Birdos, Goombas, Monty Moles, Boos and Miis, with a Luigi Cap on top, similar to that seen in the Mario Kart 64 version of the course. Several garage buildings, more spectating Miis and a giant statue of Luigi appear on the right of the Finish Line. A Cheep Cheep-shaped balloon can be seen flying overhead which takes off from the landing platform in the middle of the lake. Hills similar to those seen in New Super Mario Bros. can be seen in the background. If a player is racing as a Mii or during the staff credits, the head of the Luigi statue and Luigi's face on some of the Luigi Circuit signs will be replaced with heads of random Miis from the player's system, or in the case of in the staff credits, the head on the Luigi statue is changed to the Mii the player selected for their license regardless of if the player's Mii was in the race or not.

Shortcuts[edit]

The first notable shortcut can be found to the left of the straight approaching the dash panel section, where there is a large amount of sand and a simple ramp placed near the track. A pair of Item Boxes can be found atop this ramp. Only one Mushroom is required to reach the ramp, but if the player has other speed boosting items they may drive to the left of the ramp to cut off more of the turn.

The second notable shortcut can be found immediately after, where the final U-turn can be cut off by driving through the sand. This time, there are some pipes in the sand that can thwart racers. If done correctly, only one Mushroom is required to cut off the entire turn.

Staff ghosts[edit]

The normal staff ghost for Luigi Circuit has a time of 1:29.670, using Luigi in the Sprinter. The expert staff ghost is unlocked if the player gets a time of 1:26.394 or less, with a time of 1:19.419 using Luigi on the Mach Bike. The expert staff ghost for this course is the only one in the game that uses a slower vehicle than their respective regular staff ghost.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

  • Website bios:
    • Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. "A great all-around starter track. Drifting through the boost pads banked around the final turn is a rush."
    • Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. "Listen to the roar of the crowd! A stand full of Miis will cheer you on as you hurtle round Luigi Circuit, where the final corner could decide the outcome..."
  • Prima Official Game Guide: "Luigi has been busy creating an excellent "starter" track, and the long stretches allow you to master your drifts (karts) and wheelies (bikes) while jostling for position. Make sure you cut in on all the corners, learn the "racing line," and don't forget that there are more shortcuts than you think!"[1]

Tournaments[edit]

Luigi Circuit
Tournament 1
Tournament May 2009 #1
Tournament 2
Luigi Circuit
Tournament 3

Three different tournaments took place on Luigi Circuit.

Tournament 1[edit]

October 2008's second tournament required players to complete a GP race on Luigi Circuit. However, neither players nor the CPUs have access to any items, making it impossible to flip or spin out. Controls were restricted to Wii Wheel users only and vehicles were restricted to karts only. The tournament was later repeated as the second tournament of October 2010.

Tournament 2[edit]

May 2009's first tournament required players to complete a GP race on the sunset version of Luigi Circuit that is otherwise seen in the credits. However, six Bob-omb Cars from Moonview Highway are now present on the track and all travel the course in reverse.

Tournament 3[edit]

March 2010's first tournament was the same as October 2008's second tournament, but with a vehicle restriction of bikes only instead of karts only.

Sponsors[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart Wii beginner_course Beginner course; compare Senior course

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 Track
Italian Circuito di Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit
Korean 루이지 서킷[?]
Ru'iji Seokit
Luigi Circuit
Spanish Circuito de Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario Kart Wii Prima Official Game Guide. Page 36. archive.org. Retrieved October 26, 2024.