Mario Kart Tour

Nintendo EPD (with assistance from DeNA, SRD and Bandai Namco Studios)

iOS; AndroidFree-to-start (free-to-play) with in-app purchases; optional subscription (Gold Pass)

Health Score

DECENT

About This Game

A mobile entry in the Mario Kart series that delivers short, arcade-style kart races and rotating themed "tours" every two weeks. Players race to earn points, collect and upgrade drivers/karts/gliders (via a gacha-style pipe), and compete in online leaderboards and multiplayer. It’s family-friendly in tone but uses aggressive monetization and time-limited rewards.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

4/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

2/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Gacha-style collection and heavy in-app purchases (including a paid Gold Pass)
•time-limited tours and offers can pressure repeat play
•requires persistent internet and may show ads.

Positives

•Bright
•family-friendly presentation
•simple one-finger controls and short race sessions
•multiplayer and leaderboards encourage friendly competition.

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Mild cartoon violenceIn‑Game PurchasesOnline interactions/Users Interact

In‑Game Purchases; Users Interact; Digital Purchases

PEGI 3

PEGI

Digital purchases (in-app purchases)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended for independent play; may be too fast and complex — allow supervised short sessions if introduced.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Playable with parental supervision; set in-app purchase restrictions and limits on play time.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate; discuss spending, use parental controls to block purchases, and monitor online multiplayer.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate for most teens; remind about monetization, subscription offers, and healthy play habits.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Suitable for older teens and adults; be aware of optional purchases and time-management concerns.