Table of Contents

• Item Mode/Speed Mode
• Mode Lab
• Custom Races
• Single Player Challenge
• Time Attack
• Replay
• Racing Pass
• Tune Up System
• Livery
• Social

Item Mode/Speed Mode

Mode Select

So, rookie Racer, you've finished the tutorial and made it to the Lobby? You can choose to play either in Multi modes or Single Player modes.

Multi Modes
Item Mode
Speed Mode
Mode Lab
Custom Race

Single Player Modes
Single Player Challenge
Time Attack
Replay

In Multi modes, you can race against others. You can create a room by yourself to play with AI or you can play with other Racers.

Item Mode/Speed Mode

Item Mode

• In this mode, you can utilize items obtained from Item Boxes on the track, as well as character skills, for offense and defense.
• You can check the character-specific skills in the Character Skills Guide and choose a character you like.

Speed Mode

• In this mode, you can Drift to charge your Boost and race faster on the track.
• Practice drifting in Single Player Challenge and the Training Course.

General

• You can obtain Racer Points (RP) and Lucci when playing Item Mode/Speed Mode.
• RP can be used to increase your Racer Level, and Lucci has a variety of uses as the game's exclusive currency.
• Equipping Balloon items gives you the following effects:

Category	Mode	Effect
Common Rank	Item Mode	Replaces Missile hit effect with Banana hit effect
Fine Rank	Speed Mode	Increases the Boost Gauge's refill speed 10%
Rare Rank	Item Mode	Reduces the number of inputs for Quick Escape when hit by Water Wisp or Water Bomb
	Speed Mode	Increases the Boost Gauge's refill speed 17%
Heroic Rank	Item Mode	Reduces the duration of Lightning and UFO effects
		Further reduces the number of key inputs for Quick Escape when hit with Water Wisp or Water Bomb
	Speed Mode	Increases the Boost Gauge's refill speed 24%

Tip: You can see what items do in Item Mode and how to get Boosts in Speed Mode in the Item Mode/Speed Mode Guide at the bottom of the Game Mode UI in-game. Tip: Check the Tune Up System and tune your kart before playing Speed Mode! Tip: The Preset feature allows you to save frequently used karts, accessories, characters, emotes, and emojis as a set, which can be easily switched in the Garage or mode selection.

Mode Lab

• Mode Lab allows you to play between different game modes other than Item Mode/Speed Mode.
• You can check out guides for each Mode from the 'Guide' in-game!

Mode	Player Count	Gameplay
Flag Mode	Squad	In this mode, you capture flags that appear on the track and bring them to your team's Flag Zone to earn points. While trying to obtain and move the flags, you can use items that will appear on the track to obstruct the opposing team or protect your own team.
Infinite Boost Mode	Solo/Squad	You can fill the Boost Gauge more easily in Infinite Boost Mode than in normal Speed Mode, making for a more exciting and faster-paced race.
Crossover Mode	Solo/Squad	Crossover Mode combines the excitement of Speed Mode with the fun of Item Mode. You can get Boosts by Drifting and also obtain items from Item Boxes.

Tip: You can check the play guide for Mode Lab via the Guide at the bottom of the UI in-game. Tip: In Flag Mode, placing flags matching your team's color in your team's Flag Zone earns you bonus points. In other words, when the flag color and Flag Zone color match, you'll score 2 points; otherwise, you'll score 1 point. Tip: In Infinite Boost Mode, the Boost Gauge does not charge if your speed is below 100 km/h. Tip: In Crossover Mode, character skills cannot be used.

Custom Races

• You can play with AI or friends on a mode and track of your choice. If you want to play on a specific track, try out Custom Race!

Tip: After creating a custom room, you can invite friends or AI by clicking the '+' button in an empty slot. Tip: You can change the game mode, track, or game settings from the Game/Item Settings UI in-game.

Single Player Challenge

• In this mode, you can take on various item and driving challenges.
• Rewards are based on the number of stars earned once you've finished the challenge. Give it a go!

Tip: In Single Player Challenge > Practice Field, you can practice various Drifting techniques and receive a reward the first time you complete a technique challenge.

Time Attack

• Time Attack modes include 'Time Attack Challenges', in which you compete against your own record, and 'Ranked Player Challenges', in which you compete against the shadows of players who have ranked on a given track.
• Using the Track Practice feature, you can repeatedly practice on any part of the track you choose, or you can observe the shadow's racing for your own reference.

Tip: You can find the Track Practice Guide at the bottom of the Time Attack UI in-game. Tip: Use the buttons that display during the race to set the starting/ending points. These mark off a portion of the track to repeatedly practice. Tip: When you use the Track Practice function, you will not see a new Time Attack record. Your previous 'Your Best' and/or 'Season Best' will appear. Tip: The shadow setting status can be changed on the following routes. [Game/Item Settings - Shadow Settings] in Time Attack. Pause - Shadow Settings during a Time Attack race. Shadow Settings after finishing a Time Attack race.

Replay

• This feature allows you to watch gameplay videos again. You can view up to the last 10 matches in each mode.
• If there are matches you want to save and watch again later, you can store up to 10 in Storage.

Tip: Replays are saved only if replay is 'Enabled' in Settings - General - Replay. Tip: Replays are saved for Item Mode, Speed Mode, and Infinite Boost Mode, but not for other modes. However, Replays for Item Mode have been temporarily disabled and Racers will be notified when available again. Tip: Replays are stored on the device used and will not be available if you change devices. Tip: Replays saved in Storage can be accessed on other devices and are reset on a set schedule. Tip: Only games that have ended normally are saved as replays. Replays of games exited prematurely are not kept.

Once you've experienced the game modes, here are some ways to make your racing experience even more enjoyable!

Racing Pass

• By completing challenges or participating in events, you can acquire Trophies, which can then be exchanged for various reward items (such as karts, characters, license plates, and decals) in the Racing Pass.
• You can obtain more reward items if you purchase a Premium Racing Pass from the Item Shop.
• The items in the Racing Pass change every four weeks, and all Trophies you've acquired will reset. Be sure to use all your Trophies before the four-week event period ends!

Tip: Once you've claimed all the rewards from your Racing Pass, you can swap any leftover Trophies for Plus Boxes. Tip: Plus Boxes contain items from the previous season's Racing Pass.

Tune Up System

• The Tune Up system is used to enhance your kart's performance. Each kart has Gears, and Tune Up involves distributing these Gears across nine different options.
• You can view the specific effects of each Tune Up option in Garage > Kart > Upgrade, specifically under Detailed Performance Description.
• Each kart has different max values for its Tune Up options, details of which are available in the Kart Encyclopedia.
• Karts can be upgraded to higher grades by acquiring Proficiency and upgrading grants an additional +3 Gears.
• You can reset distributed Gears using the 'Reset Gears' function, so try experimenting with different performance enhancements.

Tip: You can earn kart Proficiency when playing Item Mode/Speed Mode at or above a certain standard, but you won't get any Proficiency if you leave a race before it's over. Tip: For those still getting used to racing, tuning the 'Maintain Boost after Wall Collision Boost' and 'Boost Charge Amount' options can make it easier to gain Boosts. Tip: You need to reach a specific upgrade level before you can allocate Gears to some Tune Up options. Tip: You start with 20 Gears at Common Rank, and gain 3 extra Gears for each subsequent rank up.

Livery

• With Livery, you can customize your kart using decals you've either acquired, or even created yourself.
• The Decal Market allows you to sell your own decals or buy some from other Racers. The seller earns the sales revenue minus a transaction fee, so try creating your own unique decal!

Tip: Some karts and decals provided through certain game events and collaborations may not be usable with the Livery function. Tip: Once you're finished editing, you can click Done, select Save, and enter a Livery name to save your Livery. Tip: Unauthorized use of someone else's work is a violation of our Terms of Service and will lead to the deletion of the Livery or decal.

Social

Now learn how you can collaborate with other Racers in the game or report/block those who are problematic.

Friends and Party

• In Lobby > Social, you can become friends with other Racers or form a party to play together.
• The Friend List shows all your friends regardless of the platform they are using. Select a Racer's name to see more details or delete them from your Friend List.
• To form a party, you can do one of the following:
  • Right-click on a Racer's name in the Friend List to invite them.
  • Click on an empty slot in the party member list under the Party tab to send an invitation.
  • Click the Recruit button in the Party tab to gather members.

Report

• If you encounter a disruptive player during a race, you can report them after the race is over.
• Right-click their name in the Lobby > Menu > Report menu or Lobby > Social > Add Friend menu.
• You can report a player that is sending inappropriate chat messages by right-clicking their name from the [Lobby > Menu > Report or Chat > Report] menu.

Block and Unblock

• You can block a player by right-clicking their name in the Lobby > Social menu.
• If a player is on your Block List, you won't be able to play with them. You also can't invite a racer you've blocked to a party, nor can you join a party that includes them.
• To remove a player from your Block List, go to Lobby > Menu > Block List, select the racer you wish to unblock, and then you can proceed to unblock them.

Tip: While you're in the process of forming a party or when you're in a party, you can't use certain functions like Livery or buying Shop items.