In this section, we’ve included maps with item layouts for each of Battle Mode’s five different game types. The changes are small, but important if you’re looking to stay ahead of the pack.
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Power-Ups |
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In the Air |
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Battle Stadium
A map that is all about the battle and less about tricks and winding paths, Battle Stadium is shaped similarly to a figure eight with an additional donut path in the center of the map. The circle in the center of the map is sideways and, at its highest point, overlooks the center of the map. For quick escapes from pursuers, you can use a ramp in that same circle to drop down to the main floor of the map, giving you a chance to escape.
A simple map, but one that’s perfect for uninterrupted combat.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
Sweet Sweet Kingdom
Sweet Sweet Kingdom is brimming with eye-catching junk food that may distract you from actually playing the game. This map is a bit on the small side, but like a bearclaw, it twists and turns in on itself allowing for crafty maneuvering and ambushing.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
Dragon Palace
Dragon Palace is one of the more open maps in Battle Mode. The map is separated into two different zones: the inside of an ornate, scroll and lantern-decorated building and a courtyard laden with two dragon statues. You can easily escape the chaos of battle by moving to one of these sections and away from the other. There are also a number of ways to connect to and from the building, so you’ll have little issue escaping or getting the drop on your opponents.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
Lunar Colony
It’s Battle Mode on the Moon! While this map doesn’t have additional floors, it is absolutely loaded with ramps and craters that work as makeshift ramps. As if you were on the Moon itself, you’ll spend a good portion of your time flying through the air as you ride over crater after crater.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
3DS Wuhu Town
A block of a tropical town, Wuhu Town has plenty of alleys and shortcuts for you to breakaway from pursuers. You’ll find a slew of items in the center of town and a platform overlooking that same center for those who want to fling items at passersby.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
GCN Luigi’s Mansion
While relatively ghost-free, Luigi’s Mansion is giant three-tiered stage with plenty of room to chase and dodge. The main floor of this monstrous mansion is where all the chaos is undoubtedly going to breakout, as a large cluster of items litter its center and corners. If you’ll feeling particularly cheeky, you can attempt to get the jump on foes by heading to the roof, grabbing an item and shooting it into the sunroof. If you’re lucky, you may just hit another driver, danger-free.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
SNES Battle Course 1
A course from the Battle Mode that started it all, Battle Course 1 is from the classic Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and we never thought we’d say it, but it’s good to take this trip down memory lane. The design of this course is undoubtedly the simplest of the eight-map suite, but it still manages to be a perfect map for battling it out with eleven other players.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
Urchin Underpass
Fans of Splatoon will immediately recognize this paint splattered arena known as the Urchin Underpass. This map looks more like a skatepark than anything we’ve seen out of Mario Kart, but it works oh so well! There are ramps and twists and turns in abundance, and expert drivers will have no problem navigating this stage to pursue or drop pursuing drivers.
Balloon Battle
Renegade Roundup
Bob-omb Blast
Coin Runners
Shine Thief
