It's time to get your kart ready to race across the dusty desert course! The competition will be tough, but your kart's got giant tires so you can expertly careen through the off-road track. Racing takes strategy, customization and, of course, skill - and you have everything you need to win the race to become a champion of Mushroom Kingdom.

The race is on and the excitement of Mario Kart is back - now in stunning 3D - on your Nintendo 3DS. Reach new heights as your kart soars over track shortcuts with a special wing and plunges into the sea with a propeller. Customize your vehicle with accessories to suit the track, whether it be big tires for off-road tracks or small tires for city courses. Race as your Mii or one of your favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters, and take on exciting courses over a mountain road, through city streets, across a dusty desert, around new courses on Wuhu Island, and in the jungles from the game Donkey Kong Country Returns. Compete with your friends or other players around the world with up to eight racers for fierce competition. The race is on.

The best part of the Mario Kart 7 game is getting the chance to race with your friends. With classic local and online play—plus exciting new features that let you join communities, view leaderboards, and make new friends to race with across the globe-it's by far the most social Mario Kart experience ever. Put your skills to the test and become a part of the Mario Kart 7 racing community!

Every race has an array of devastating items within your reach. Blast your opponents with Koopa shells, use Mushrooms for a speedy boost, and discover all-new items that will give you an edge on these tricked out tracks.

The whole Mushroom Kingdom gang is back and ready to race for glory. Along with famous and familiar favorites, you'll find some surprising new faces this time around.

• The Mario Kart Franchise Continues to Evolve
  Experience the fun of racing through Mushroom Kingdom in stunning 3D with all-new kart possibilities. Soar through the skies when your kart deploys wings to fly over a track shortcut and plunge into the water using your kart's propeller to cruise across the sea floor
• Show Your own Style
  Customize your vehicle with accessories that give you the competitive edge, including giant tires for off-road races and small tires for city courses.
• Choose Your Character
  Step into the driver's seat as one of your favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters or as your Mii character.
• Wild Rides
  Zoom over a mountain road, through city streets, across a dusty desert, around new courses on Wuhu Island, and in the jungles from Donkey Kong Country Returns.
• SpotPass and StreetPass Suppport
  Experience your Nintendo 3DS' other exciting features, including SpotPass and StreetPass.
• Compete Locally or Online
  Compete in local wireless matches, or go online for fierce matchups.