Each Cup includes a bonus challenge that tests a specific skill or mechanic. These challenges are crucial for earning Grand Stars and often provide a good source of Coins. Here are strategies for common challenge types:
- Vs. Mega Bowser/Hammer Bro: Focus on hitting the giant opponent with items. Red Shells and Fire Flowers are excellent. Aim for multiple hits per item.
- Break Item Boxes: Drive through as many item boxes as possible. Use a high-level kart for better speed and a glider with a long combo duration.
- Collect Coins: Prioritize collecting every coin on the track. Use a Coin Box driver if available, as they can generate a massive amount of coins.
- Goomba Takedown: Hit Goombas with items or by ramming them. Mushroom Cannon drivers are great for this.
- Glider Challenge: Stay in the air for as long as possible. Choose a glider with a high base points value and a long combo duration. Look for ramps and boost pads.
- Frenzy Challenge: Trigger a Frenzy by getting three of the same item. This is often luck-based, but using a driver with a high item slot count (top shelf) increases your chances.
Always read the challenge description carefully and select the most appropriate D/K/G for the task.
While Mario Kart Tour features massive bosses, these encounters mirror the Mission Mode from Mario Kart DS where players must use specific items to defeat giant enemies.
Mastering the gravity-defying maneuvers required for the Glider Challenge often evokes the orbital physics of Super Mario Galaxy, requiring precise vertical control to maximize airtime.