Mario Coin
A Mario Coin is a special type of coin that is found in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 and Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Mario Coins take the place of regular coins for players using a Mario Card. If a player collects a certain number of Mario Coins, they will gain a special private kart for the character or a character-exclusive special item. The player can lose these types of coins like the ordinary coins by simply bumping into a wall. The player can also earn Mario Coins by finishing high in a race and playing Challenge Games.
Distribution
The following list are three ways Mario Coins are distributed:
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| MARIO COIN received | The number of MARIO COIN the player collects in the race. If the player collects 25, the player gains a bonus of 5. |
| Ranking bonus | The number of MARIO COIN earned depending on the player's finishing position. |
| Challenge game bonus | If the player plays a Challenge Game, the number of MARIO COIN earned for the player's performance. |
Challenge game bonus
The player can also earn Mario Coins through Challenge Games. A player can play a Challenge Game by clearing all courses within a cup in 1st place. Regardless of the Challenge Game, the maximum Mario Coins the player can earn is 15. The table is as follows:
| Cup | Condition |
|---|---|
| Yoshi Cup | 5 Coins equals 1 MARIO COIN. |
| Mario Cup | Six sections. Clearing awards 15 MARIO COIN. Failing awards 2 MARIO COIN per passed section. |
| Waluigi Cup | 70 meters or more earns 15 MARIO COIN. Otherwise a maximum of 10 MARIO COIN depending on distance. |
| DK Cup | 1 MARIO COIN for each Koopa knocked out. |
| Wario Cup | Based on how fast the player clears the stage. |
| Pac-Man Cup | Based on how fast the player clears the stage. |
| Bowser Cup | Four poles. Clearing awards 15 MARIO COIN. Failing awards 3 MARIO COIN per knocked down pole. |
| Rainbow Cup | 15 MARIO COIN for winning the battle. |
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
The Mario Coin reappears in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, the sequel to Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Unlike the previous game, Mario Coin appears on all game versions whether the player is using save data or not. A notable change is without the loss of Mario Coin by bumping into a wall. In international versions, it serves no purpose. A player can unlock content by earning 50 Mario Coins.
Distribution
There are three ways Mario Coins are distributed:
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| Mario Coin Received | Number of Mario Coins the player collected in the track. |
| ? | Unknown, seems to be for some other purpose. |
| Position Bonus | Number of Mario Coins received for the player's position. |
A player can also earn Mario Coins through some other purpose, such as selecting the right chest after winning a one-on-one battle in the National Battle mode.
In April 21, 2016; an update was added to the Japanese cabinets. Here, Banapassport users gain 50 Mario Coin if they use inserted credits to continue their game after their race, called a Continue Bonus.
