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[[Image:MKGPscene.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional poster of '''''Mario Kart Arcade GP'''''.]]
[[Image:MKGPscene.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional poster of '''''Mario Kart Arcade GP'''''.]]
'''''Mario Kart Arcade GP''''' is an [[arcade]] game featuring [[Mario]] and Pac-Man characters. It has received much criticism, with the most common criticisms being the special story mode cards and the high price to play at many locations. A sequel called ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' was released in 2007. There are two types of models: one without the "data card" dispenser and slot, and one with both.
'''''Mario Kart Arcade GP''''' is an [[arcade]] game featuring ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' and ''Pac-Man'' characters. Since its release in 2005, it has received much criticism, often concerning the often high costs players would have to pay. There are two types of models: one without the "data card" dispenser and slot, and one with both. These story mode cards were another source of criticism. Despite all the negative feedback, a sequel called ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' was released in 2007.
 
==Gameplay==  
==Gameplay==  
===Controls===
===Controls===
*Steering Wheel, smaller than the average car wheel.
*Accelerate and Brake pedals.
*Item Button, at the center of the steering wheel.
*VS Cancel Button - Used to cancel opponent searching
All controls are used to select in-game menu options.
All controls are used to select in-game menu options.
*'''Steering Wheel''' (smaller than the average car wheel).
*'''Accelerate''' and '''Brake pedals'''.
*'''Item Button''', at the center of the steering wheel.
*'''VS Cancel Button''' - Used to cancel opponent searching
===Playable Characters===
===Playable Characters===
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===How to play===
===How to play===
To play the game, the player has to insert a certain amount of money or tokens into the game. First, the player 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, the player can choose a character to play with. Then the player has to take a picture of him or her within the time limit, if the player didn’t take the picture; a countdown starts to force the player to take it. When that is done, the player will pick a mode on the screen; “Grand Prix” or “Time Trial” again within the time limit. If the player picks “Grand Prix”, the player can pick any cup to play within the time limit. But if the player picks “Time Trial” instead, the player attempts to beat a race-time record in one of the 24 courses in this game with the Triple Mild Mushrooms. If the player picks a cup, the player cannot play a locked course; the player has to play the available courses in the cup to unlock the other reversed courses. After that, a roulette of basic items comes up, rolling down… If the player stops the roulette, the items stop each row as the player receives these items when the player gets an Item Box. When that’s over, the item descriptions show up, as the player attempts to learn how to use it. Then the racing starts as the player has to be in 1st place. If the player gets a lower place, the player has to do it again to unlock the course by giving the game certain money or some tokens. If the player got 1st place, the player will move on if the player pays the game another token or dollar(s).
To play the game, the player has to insert a certain amount of money or tokens into the game. First, the player 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, the player can choose a character to play with. Then the player has to take a picture of him or her within the time limit, if the player didn't take the picture; a countdown starts to force the player to take it. When that is done, the player will pick a mode on the screen; "Grand Prix" or "Time Trial"; again within the time limit. If the player picks "Grand Prix";, the player can pick any cup to play within the time limit. But if the player picks "Time Trial"; instead, the player attempts to beat a race-time record in one of the 24 courses in this game with the Triple Mild Mushrooms. If the player picks a cup, the player cannot play a locked course; the player has to play the available courses in the cup to unlock the other reversed courses. After that, a roulette of basic items comes up, rolling down - If the player stops the roulette, the items stop each row as the player receives these items when the player gets an Item Box. When that's over, the item descriptions show up, as the player attempts to learn how to use it. Then the racing starts as the player has to be in 1st place. If the player gets a lower place, the player has to do it again to unlock the course by giving the game certain money or some tokens. If the player got 1st place, the player will move on if the player pays the game another fare.


===Items===
===Items===
[[image:Mario Kart Arcade GP.PNG|thumb|right|What its system looks like.]]
[[image:Mario Kart Arcade GP.PNG|thumb|right|What its system looks like.]]
As the game states: "There are more than 100 items!". Here are some of them.
As the game states: "There are more than 100 items!".
 
====Basic Items====
====Basic Items====
*[[Basin]]: A normal tin pan; it locks on to another racer and bashes them in the head.
*[[Basin]]: A normal tin pan; it locks on to another racer and bashes them in the head.
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====Special Character Items====
====Special Character Items====
* Mario and Luigi
;Mario and Luigi
**[[Star]]: Become Invincible.
*[[Star]]: Become Invincible.
**[[Fireball]]: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
*[[Fireball]]: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
**[[Hammer]]: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
*[[Hammer]]: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
**[[Chain Chomp]]: Gives damage to all kart that hits.
*[[Chain Chomp]]: Gives damage to all kart that hits.
* Donkey Kong
;Donkey Kong
**[[Barrel]]: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
*[[Barrel]]: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
**[[10T Hammer]]: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
*[[10T Hammer]]: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
**[[Giant Banana]]: Giant banana. Spin out when hit.
*[[Giant Banana]]: Giant banana. Spin out when hit.
**[[Conga]]: Dance to conga rhythm.
*[[Conga]]: Dance to conga rhythm.
* Bowser
;Bowser
** Shell Body: Become invincible.
*Shell Body: Become invincible.
** Bowser Shell: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
*Bowser Shell: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
**Flaming Tender: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
*Flaming Tender: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
**Thwomp: Get stomped when the player drives under it.
*Thwomp: Get stomped when the player drives under it.
* Wario
;Wario
**Wario Car: Become invincible.
*Wario Car: Become invincible.
**Snot Bomb: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
*Snot Bomb: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
**Stretch Punch: Gives damage when hit.
*Stretch Punch: Gives damage when hit.
**Bob-Omb: Explodes when hit.
*Bob-Omb: Explodes when hit.
* Toad
;Toad
**Miracle Mushroom: Become invincible.
*Miracle Mushroom: Become invincible.
**Poison Mushroom: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
*Poison Mushroom: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
**Mushroom Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
*Mushroom Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
**Mushroom Powder: One of the mushroom effects appears.
*Mushroom Powder: One of the mushroom effects appears.
* Yoshi
;Yoshi
**Egg Body: Become invincible.
*Egg Body: Become invincible.
**Rolling Egg: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
*Rolling Egg: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
**Wacking Fan: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
*Wacking Fan: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
**Tongue: Steal rival's item with a tongue.
*Tongue: Steal rival's item with a tongue.
* Pac-man and Ms. Pac-man
;Pac-man and Ms. Pac-man
** Power Ball: Become invincible.
* Power Ball: Become invincible.
** Pooka: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
* Pooka: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
** Rally X: Smoke appears. Spin out when hit.
* Rally X: Smoke appears. Spin out when hit.
** Galaga: Galaga appears. Rival will be abducted.
* Galaga: Galaga appears. Rival will be abducted.
*Peach
;Peach
** Peach's Bird: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
* Peach's Bird: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
** Frying Pan: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
* Frying Pan: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
** Piranha-Plant: Eats player's item.
* Piranha-Plant: Eats player's item.
** Heart: Steals rival's item.
* Heart: Steals rival's item.
* Blinky
;Blinky
** Petit Monster: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
* Petit Monster: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
** Monster's Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
* Monster's Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
** Flare Ball: Blind enemy with a flash bang.
* Flare Ball: Blind enemy with a flash bang.
**Ghost Morph: Can scrape through rival's kart.
*Ghost Morph: Can scrape through rival's kart.


====Other====
====Other====
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* A billboard for this game appeared in [[Shroom Ridge]] of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.
* A billboard for this game appeared in [[Shroom Ridge]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.
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Revision as of 18:57, December 24, 2008

Key artwork for Mario Kart Arcade GP
Promotional poster of Mario Kart Arcade GP.

Mario Kart Arcade GP is an arcade game featuring Mario and Pac-Man characters. Since its release in 2005, it has received much criticism, often concerning the often high costs players would have to pay. There are two types of models: one without the "data card" dispenser and slot, and one with both. These story mode cards were another source of criticism. Despite all the negative feedback, a sequel called Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 was released in 2007.

Gameplay

Controls

All controls are used to select in-game menu options.

  • Steering Wheel (smaller than the average car wheel).
  • Accelerate and Brake pedals.
  • Item Button, at the center of the steering wheel.
  • VS Cancel Button - Used to cancel opponent searching

Playable Characters

How to play

To play the game, the player has to insert a certain amount of money or tokens into the game. First, the player 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, the player can choose a character to play with. Then the player has to take a picture of him or her within the time limit, if the player didn't take the picture; a countdown starts to force the player to take it. When that is done, the player will pick a mode on the screen; "Grand Prix" or "Time Trial"; again within the time limit. If the player picks "Grand Prix";, the player can pick any cup to play within the time limit. But if the player picks "Time Trial"; instead, the player attempts to beat a race-time record in one of the 24 courses in this game with the Triple Mild Mushrooms. If the player picks a cup, the player cannot play a locked course; the player has to play the available courses in the cup to unlock the other reversed courses. After that, a roulette of basic items comes up, rolling down - If the player stops the roulette, the items stop each row as the player receives these items when the player gets an Item Box. When that's over, the item descriptions show up, as the player attempts to learn how to use it. Then the racing starts as the player has to be in 1st place. If the player gets a lower place, the player has to do it again to unlock the course by giving the game certain money or some tokens. If the player got 1st place, the player will move on if the player pays the game another fare.

Items

File:Mario Kart Arcade GP.PNG
What its system looks like.

As the game states: "There are more than 100 items!".

Basic Items

  • Basin: A normal tin pan; it locks on to another racer and bashes them in the head.
  • Boo: Causes whoever is hit by it to slow down for a brief period.
  • Needle Bomb: Flattens tires.
  • Square Tires: Makes whoever hits it slow down and lose control.
  • Big and Small Tire: Changes size of tires.
  • Time Bomb: a time bomb, It goes off in 15 seconds. Hit other drivers to transfer the bomb to them.
  • Green Shell: A normal shell, it can be thrown in a straight line to knock over other karts.
  • Tornado: Hits foes and launches them into the air.
  • Banana Peel: Mario Kart's classic item, it is left on the track for other racers to slip on.
  • Tacks: When run on, lets one of the rival's tires get flat temporary.
  • Sticky Oil: Causes wheel to get sticky.
  • Cream Pie: A pie, tossed backwards. The screen of the target is covered in whipped cream, obscuring vision. Similar to the Blooper in Mario Kart DS.
  • Thunder Stick: A rod used for close combat, it does not shrink other drivers like in other Mario Kart games.

Prize Items

Special Character Items

Mario and Luigi
  • Star: Become Invincible.
  • Fireball: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
  • Chain Chomp: Gives damage to all kart that hits.
Donkey Kong
  • Barrel: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • 10T Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
  • Giant Banana: Giant banana. Spin out when hit.
  • Conga: Dance to conga rhythm.
Bowser
  • Shell Body: Become invincible.
  • Bowser Shell: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Flaming Tender: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
  • Thwomp: Get stomped when the player drives under it.
Wario
  • Wario Car: Become invincible.
  • Snot Bomb: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Stretch Punch: Gives damage when hit.
  • Bob-Omb: Explodes when hit.
Toad
  • Miracle Mushroom: Become invincible.
  • Poison Mushroom: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Mushroom Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
  • Mushroom Powder: One of the mushroom effects appears.
Yoshi
  • Egg Body: Become invincible.
  • Rolling Egg: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Wacking Fan: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
  • Tongue: Steal rival's item with a tongue.
Pac-man and Ms. Pac-man
  • Power Ball: Become invincible.
  • Pooka: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Rally X: Smoke appears. Spin out when hit.
  • Galaga: Galaga appears. Rival will be abducted.
Peach
  • Peach's Bird: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Frying Pan: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
  • Piranha-Plant: Eats player's item.
  • Heart: Steals rival's item.
Blinky
  • Petit Monster: Strong item that shoots forward or backwards.
  • Monster's Hammer: Can hit rival. Gives damage when hit.
  • Flare Ball: Blind enemy with a flash bang.
  • Ghost Morph: Can scrape through rival's kart.

Other

  • Driver Virus: A virus that causes whoever is hit to slow down. The virus can be transferred to other drivers. Looks like the blue virus from the NES game Dr. Mario.
  • Mushroom: Gives the player's kart a small boost.

Modes

Grand Prix

Players race in 24 courses in 6 stages with each stage having 4 courses; the first two are forward, last two are reverse (not to be confused with Mirror Mode) to win items and use them in other races. After the 4 courses are completed, a "Challenge Game" comes up, and are just like Missions from Mario Kart DS which they must complete to earn an item and finish the stage. Note: The Rainbow Stage can only be unlocked if the player finishes the first 5 cups (Like the Special Cup in Mario Kart Super Circuit).

Time Trial

The name says it all. The player races on one of the 24 courses and see if the player is one of the top 10.

Note: The Rainbow Stage is automatically available in Time Trial, regardless of the players Grand Prix stats.

VS

When the player inserts credits, the game starts an opponent search for a limited time (something like Bark Mode in Nintendogs) which, when other players start opponent searching, links the 2 people together for a VS Match. Up to 4 people can link together.

Courses

Mario Cup

DK Cup

Wario Cup

Pac-Man Cup

Bowser Cup

Rainbow Cup

The Rainbow Stage is only unlocked if the player completes the first 5 stages.

Trivia


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