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There are no shortcuts on this one, because it is used to introduce the roadway obstacles. Here is a runthrough of the track, as well as some helpful gameplay tips so you know what to expect the next time you play!

Special Items
Along each of the courses you may notice some translucent rainbow boxes with a question mark on them. Inside each of these boxes is a special item that can help you win the race. Let's take a look at each of them:

Green Shell
These shells come in singles or sets of three, and can be used to knock enemies off the track, or to destroy bananas that have been set in the path ahead.

Red Shell
These shells are the 'smart' shells, and also come in singles or sets of three. When you shoot one of these at an enemy, the shell will automatically hone in on them, there's no need to aim.

Spiny Shell
This special shell is used to knock the first-place racer off the track. Simply set it free, and the shell will automatically find and hit the player. It may also hit other players on its journey.

Banana
This slippery treat comes in singles or sets of five. Drop a banana along the path to trip up your opponents. Be careful though, you can fall victim to a banana trap even if you were the one who set it.

Fake Item Box
This is a box that looks nearly identical to the real item boxes, except the question mark is upside down. Running into this will cause a player to fly into the air. Leave a couple of these near a set of real item boxes for a sneaky trap.

Mushroom
These come in sets of one or three. Use the mushroom for an extra boost of power for your kart. The super mushroom has the same effect, but you can use it for many boosts, rather than just one.

Thunder Bolt
This item shrinks all the other players on the course, slowing them down. If you are invisible, invincible, or still recovering from another road hazard, you won't be shrunk.

Super Star
This is the best item to have. It makes your character invincible. They can drive fast, hit other players, and pass through hazards with no trouble. It doesn't prevent you from falling off the course, which will make it stop working.

Boo
This little ghost will do two things. First, it makes you invisible. Second, it will steal an item from another player for you to use. The invisibility wears off after a few moments.

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