Mario Kart Tour raced onto mobile on last week and is bringing a new twist to the beloved kart racing series. With tons of different characters, courses, and karts to unlock, there is plenty of content in the game to keep players entertained for hours. Like most games these days, there is even a set of timed Mario Kart Tour challenges that players can complete to earn extra Grand Stars.
Below is a list of all of the Mario Kart Tour Challenges that are currently in the game. Additionally, in parentheses next to each challenge is the number of stars earned for completing the objective.
- Land 3 hits with Red Shells (1)
- Land 10 hits with Bananas (1)
- Do 100 Jump Boosts (1)
- Get 1st place 3 times in a row in races 100cc or above (2)
- Activate Frenzy mode 5 times (2)
- Collect 30 coins in a single race (2)
- Land 3 hits with Green Shells in a single race using a driver wearing a shell (2)
- Take out 3 pipes (2)
- Earn a score of 6,000 or higher using a driver with a mustache (2)
Some of these Mario Kart Tour challenges are self-explanatory, while others are a little bit confusing. If you continue reading, you’ll find some tips to help you complete some of the more difficult objectives in the Tour Challenges 1 set.
Mario Kart Tour Challenges | How to Jump Boost
While it may sound like you have to do something special, performing a Jump Boost in Mario Kart Tour is actually pretty simple. The truth is, all you need to do is play the game and Jump Boosts will be completed naturally.
Almost every time a player goes airborne, a Jump Boost will be performed. This means any ramps, logs, sewer tops, or other obstacle that will send a player into the air will likely result in a Jump Boost. You’ll know that you have performed a Jump Boost because your player will do some type of trick in the air and when they hit the ground, you will get a short speed boost.
Mario Kart Tour Challenges | How to Activate Frenzy Mode
Players can activate Frenzy Mode by getting three of the same items from an Item Box. During Frenzy mode, you’ll be able to use the item that you obtained as many times as you want by tapping the screen repeatedly. Even better, once you have activated Frenzy Mode, you’ll be invincible during the Frenzy.
Unfortunately, the only thing you can do to have a chance at activating Frenzy Mode in Mario Kart Tour is to choose a racer that favors a specific course. You can find out a driver’s favorite courses by going into the settings and selecting Drivers. From there, you can hold your finger down a specific driver to see which courses they favor.
When you’re looking through a Drivers preferences, look for the section that says, “Get three items per Item Box.” Racing on any of these courses with that specific driver will give you a chance at activating Frenzy Mode.
Mario Kart Tour Challenges | How to Take Out Pipes
Perhaps one of the most confusing Mario Kart Tour challenges will require players to know how to take out pipes. This is referring to the green pipes that appear on some courses, which often end up slowing players down.
Turns out, there is a way to destroy these green pipes, which will be required to complete the Tour Challenges 1 set. There are a couple of different items that can be used to take out pipes, like a Bowser Shell or the Mega Mushroom. If you want the Bowser Shell and don’t have Bowser unlocked, you’ll need some Rubies to try to unlock him from the prize pipe.
However, we prefer the Mega Mushroom, simply because it seem easier to get than a Bowser Shell. We also suggest racing on Mario Circuit 1, as there are tons of green pipes in the course. In our experience, it’s easier to get the Mega Mushroom when you are in 6th-8th place. If you’re serious about completing this Mario Kart Tour challenge, slow down a bit and let everyone else get in front of you, and odds are you’ll find yourself with a Mega Mushroom, which you can use to take out the green pipes.
We’ll try to keep this guide updated as the game matures. If you have any other tips or questions, let us know in the comments!