Mario Kart 64 - Gameplay

Gameplay

There are sixteen tracks that are based on different locations seen in Mario video games. Each track has a unique shape, containing various obstacles, hazards, and short-cuts.

Items are picked up by players when they drive through item boxes. Each item has an effect such as launching shells at opponents, consuming a mushroom to gain a temporary boost in speed, or placing bananas on the ground for opponents to later slip on. AI-controlled racers are able to use all the items except for red, green and blue shells.