In this game, players jump into high-speed go-kart races, choosing from a variety of characters, mostly from the Mario franchise. Up to twelve characters can compete in each race, depending on the game version. Players can pull off cool driving techniques like rocket starts, slipstreaming, drifting, and mini-turbos to get an edge. Power-ups make things even more exciting, as you can grab them from item boxes scattered around the track to boost your gameplay and outsmart your opponents!