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GAME · 2003 · JAPAN

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

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The GameCube installment of the Mario Kart series, featuring co-op LAN play and two-person karts, and introducing Daisy, Birdo, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Paratroopa, Diddy Kong, Bowser Jr., Waluigi, Toadette, Petey Piranha and King Boo.

8 Interesting Facts About Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Interesting Facts (7)

  1. #001

    Sprites of several Super Mario Bros. (1985) characters appear on the sides of trucks in the Mushroom Bridge course.

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  2. #002

    The mansion from the end of Luigi's Mansion (2001) is visible on the Luigi Circuit course.

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  3. #003

    The game ends a tradition from the previous three Mario Kart titles, in which a giant Cheep Cheep presented the trophy. Trophies are now handed out inside an item box.

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  4. #004

    Mushroom City is visible beneath Rainbow Road.

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  5. #005

    This is the first Mario Kart game in which AI-controlled characters can taunt after using items on players or other AI opponents.

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  6. #006

    It is the only Mario Kart game in the series where Peach's emblem is a heart rather than her trademark crown, because her signature kart is the Heart Coach.

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  7. #007

    DK Mountain is visible in the background of Baby Park.

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Easter Eggs & References (1)

  1. #008

    The L on Luigi's cap is reversed on the game's cover. Since the DK on Donkey Kong's kart is not reversed, this is not a nod to the game's mirror mode.

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