GBA Luigi Circuit

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This article is about the race course from Mario Kart: Super Circuit and retro course in Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart Tour. For other race tracks with the same name, see Luigi Circuit.
Luigi Circuit
Luigi Circuit
Information
Appears in Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
Mario Kart DS (2005)
Mario Kart Tour (2023)
Cup(s) Lightning Cup (Super Circuit)
Leaf Cup (DS)
Tour(s)
Online play Was never available (DS)
Music sample
Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart Tour
Course map
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
MKSC Luigi Circuit Map.png
MKSC Luigi Circuit Mini Map.png
Mario Kart DS
GBA Luigi Circuit mapMario Kart DS
Mario Kart Tour
GBA Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
Staff ghost(s)
DS Ninten★モリオ
1:46.581 LuigiPoltergust 4000

Luigi Circuit is the first course of the Lightning Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. It is the longest of the three circuits and is Luigi's home track of the game. It is the first Mario Kart track to ever take place in the rain, and would remain the only course with this distinction until Neo Bowser City in Mario Kart 7. This is the only Luigi Circuit course to not appear in the Mushroom Cup (meaning it is placed after a Mario Circuit race).

The course is set on what appears to be an airfield filled with rain puddles during a downpour, which when driven through cause drivers to spin out and lose speed. In the background are hangars numbered "64" and "65", flanking a radio control building. In the third lap, a Luigi blimp takes off and flies around (the same blimp can be seen in Sky Garden). The course features many tight turns suited for drifting and winds around circuitously several times, akin to a real-life kart racing track. It shares its music with Peach Circuit and Mario Circuit.

Luigi Circuit reappears in Mario Kart DS as the third race of the Leaf Cup, and in Mario Kart Tour starting from the 2023 Mario vs. Luigi Tour.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Course layout[edit]

Rocket Start
Yoshi receives a Rocket Start at the start of the race

The course begins with a right turn followed by a left turn and a U-turn to the right. Racers then encounter the first set of Item Boxes and take a slight right turn and a sharp U-turn to the left. There is then a right turn, a right U-turn, and a 135° left turn that leads into a straightaway; at the end of the straightaway is an individual Item Box on the left side. After the straightaway, there is another right U-turn and the track slightly serpentines for a while, with the last item set at the end of this section. A left U-turn, a brief straightaway, a right U-turn, and another brief straightaway then brings racers to the finish line.

Throughout the course, puddles regularly appear as obstacles.

Shortcuts[edit]

A notable shortcut can be found where the track slightly serpentines. The player can drive through the grass to the left of the track, passing through a small gap in the wall and cutting off the following U-turn.

Mario Kart DS[edit]

This version of Luigi Circuit makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart DS, as the third course of the Leaf Cup. The layout is mostly identical to its original one, with a few differences. The second to last shortcut located by the end of the course has been removed. Many trees have been added to various off-road locations of the course. The blimp now only starts to take off on the second lap, and the numbers on the two hangars have been changed into 00's.

Not counting Mario Kart Tour, this is one of only six classic courses in the series to share its music with another classic course in the same game, sharing its music with GBA Peach Circuit. The other four are GCN Yoshi Circuit and GCN Luigi Circuit in the same game, and DS Wario Stadium and DS Waluigi Pinball in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Missions[edit]

There is one mission that takes place on Luigi Circuit:

  • Mission 4-8: The player controls Luigi, who must perform 9 power-slide mini-turbos before completing one lap and before 60 seconds has passed.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

GBA Luigi Circuit in Mario Kart Tour
View of the starting line

This version of Luigi Circuit returns in Mario Kart Tour starting from the 2023 Mario vs. Luigi Tour. The course has been significantly changed visually, with a forest now surrounding the track, breaks in the clouds, and the mountains being far taller and capped with snow. The layout has been simplified somewhat, with numerous bends from the original being straightened out and the serpentine portion being less dramatic. The sheds in the background have been redesigned, and seem closer to the course; some flagpoles and power lines also appear. The mud around the edges of the road has been removed. Unlike most GBA remakes in Tour, the course remains flat much like the original, though some elevation has been added to the end of the course, including two ramps. The blimp now bears the design of the Luigi Parafoil, still reading "Luigi Raceway", and now flies over the track throughout the race. The width of the road appears to be somewhat thinner. A starting line banner has been added, featuring the classic Mario Kart logo with a satellite dish on the right metal pole on it. Like GBA Yoshi Desert, the colored blocks follow the pattern of the SNES courses instead of the GBA ones in Tour.

The course also appears as Luigi Circuit R (reversed), Luigi Circuit T (with ramps), and Luigi Circuit R/T (reversed with ramps). In the T variant, there are two big Piranha Plants. In the R/T variant, racers can use a glide ramp at the end of the lap to glide over the finish line.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of GBA Luigi Circuit tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which GBA Luigi Circuit and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of GBA Luigi Circuit tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
GBA Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Brown Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Sailor)Daisy (Thai Dress)Dry Bowser Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Mario (Black Suit)Morton Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)WigglerWiggler Mii Racing Suit Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black Shielded SpeedsterBlack SneekerBlooper ShuttleBronze CucumberCact-BFish Bone FerryGold Lunar CruiserGreen CometSilver Flower KartSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Taiko Drum DasherWild Wiggler Black StarchuteCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsFestive HollyNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaNew Year's 2023Ninja ScrollRainbow BellsRainbow Fare FlierRoy OilpaperSilver Luigi's MustacheWonderful Diamond ? Block Mii Racing SuitDolphin Mii Racing SuitDry Bones Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Monty Mole Mii Racing Suit***Pastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPoochySpike Mii Racing Suit Chain Chomp ChariotCoral Jet CruiserGold Bullet BlasterGold Hop RodGold PaintsterGold PipesHot Pot Hot RodJade Hop RodPurple Rattle BuggyRainbow Pipe BuggyShielded SpeedsterSilver Warrior Wagon**Spicy ZucchiniStar BroomStreetle 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomBright BalloonsGalaxy GliderGold UmbrellaGreat SailGreen Checkered GliderGreen Emblem**Luigi's Hat BalloonMario Bros. ParafoilMelon & Banana Balloons**Stealth GliderTropical Balloons
Blue Koopa (Freerunning)LuigiPurple Toad (Pit Crew) Cloud 9 8-Bit Jumping LuigiBlue Flower Glider
GBA Luigi Circuit R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Cat LuigiDolphin Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitMoo Moo Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold) Black Jingle BellBlazing EagleGold PaintsterGold QuickshawGold TricksterGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Green LightningJumbo JetterRainbow Pipe BuggySpicy Zucchini Aurora BalloonsGold Boo MasksGold Flappy WingsGold MeteorsGold Piranha Plant BalloonsGold UmbrellaGreen Checkered GliderLuigi Golf CapLuigi ParafoilLuigi's Hat BalloonManta GliderSilver Candlelight Flight Daisy (Sailor)Daisy (Thai Dress)Dry Bowser Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Black Suit)Penguin LuigiPenguin ToadetteRosalina Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Toad (Tourist)Wiggler (Gold)** Black SneekerBoo PipesCact-BGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Capsule KartGold Lunar CruiserGold Shielded Speedster***Gold Wild SluggerGreen SpeederOffroaderPlatinum TaxiSilver Flower KartSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Taiko Drum DasherYeehaw Wagon 8-Bit GoombaBoo MasksCalico ParafoilGreen Emblem***Luigi's MustacheMagic ParasolPara-PaniniPenguin WingtipRainbow Flappy WingsRed Emblem**Royal FlushSilver Luigi's MustacheSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsWicked WingsWonderful Diamond
Birdo (Green)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Blue Shy GuyGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Luigi Green Turbo BirdoPoltergust 4000Yellow Turbo Yoshi King Boo Super 1
GBA Luigi Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Builder ToadetteDr. LuigiDr. MarioLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Luigi Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)PoochyPurple Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Blue Crawly KartBoo PipesChain Chomp ChariotDry Bones DasherGold PipesHot Pot Hot RodPurple Rattle BuggyShielded SpeedsterSilver Warrior WagonSneekerSpicy ZucchiniWaluigi Racer Mk. 2White Fast Frank 8-Bit GoombaCandlelight Flight CakeGreen Checkered GliderGreen EmblemLuigi's Hat BalloonMario Bros. ParafoilPink Checkered GliderRainbow Flappy WingsRoyal FlushStealth GliderTropical Balloons Cat LuigiCat Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitPeach Mii Racing SuitPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rosalina (Chef) BadwagonBlack B Dasher Mk. 2Black Shielded Speedster***Blooper ShuttleCamo Tanooki KartCoconut 1Desert Rose WagonGold QuickshawGold Soft Swerve***Gold TrainGold Warrior WagonJumbo JetterMach 8-RSilver Cupid's ArrowWild Wiggler*** Aurora BalloonsFestive HollyFlying FlappersGold Flappy WingsGold MeteorsGreen Cat ParafoilLuigi ParafoilManta GliderMeteor BalloonsMosaic StarchuteNabbit ParachuteRoy Oilpaper
Purple Toad (Pit Crew)Yellow Shy Guy Flame Flyer
Baby Daisy Droplet Glider
GBA Luigi Circuit R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Builder ToadFish Bone Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Kitsune LuigiLuigi (Chef)Penguin LuigiPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rosalina Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Wario (Cowboy) Black Jingle BellBlack Penguin SliderCamo Tanooki KartCream B Dasher Mk. 2Gold Wild SluggerGreen Cat CruiserMach 8-RSilver Cupid's ArrowWhite Fast FrankWild Wiggler Fuzzy KiteGalaxy GliderGreen Cat ParafoilLuigi Golf CapLuigi's MustacheMagniflying GlassRainbow BellsRecord SetterSakura Origami GliderSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsTulip CorsageWonderful Diamond Brown Mii Racing SuitBuilder ToadetteLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)***Pauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Yukata)Pokey Mii Racing SuitWigglerWiggler Mii Racing Suit BadwagonBlack Cat CruiserBlue Crawly KartBronze CucumberChocolate Mint Soft Swerve***Dry Bones DasherFish Bone FerryGold Monarch KartGold Soft SwerveGreen CometJingle BellsPurple DozerWaluigi Racer Mk. 2** Calico Toe-Bean BalloonsCandlelight FlightCandlelight Flight CakeGlittering ParasolGold Boo MasksGold Piranha Plant BalloonsNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaPink Magniflying GlassSilver Candlelight FlightSilver Manta GliderSilver StarchuteSoaring JackWonderful Wings
Blue YoshiYellow Shy Guy Green Turbo BirdoYellow Turbo Yoshi
Baby LuigiDry Bones Pipe Buggy
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Lemmy Cup challenge from the 2023 Sundae Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on GBA Luigi Circuit Regular MKT Icon BabyLuigi.png
Baby Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:24.00
  • 1:17.00
  • 1:10.00
Sundae Tour (2023) Lemmy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lemmy Cup
Take them out quick!
Icon Course variant Chosen driver information Item Box type(s) found Opponent information Starting time Grand Star times Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Number of balloons Number of item slots Driver Kart Glider Number of balloons Items used
Thumbnail of the Diddy Kong Cup challenge from the 2023 Mario vs. Luigi Tour; a Take them out quick! challenge set on GBA Luigi Circuit Regular Diddy Kong from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
3 1 Bob-omb Cannon from Mario Kart Tour
Bob-omb Cannon

Mario Kart Tour Bob-omb Frenzy Item Box, Valentine's Tour, Toad Cup, Goomba Takedown challenge
Frenzy
(Bob-omb Cannon)
MKT Icon Bowser.png
Bowser
Landship from Mario Kart Tour
Landship
TBD 7 Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Banana

Giant Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Giant Banana
1:15.00
  • 0:00.00
  • 0:05.00
  • 0:10.00
Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2023) Diddy Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong Cup

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • European website bio: "If the non-stop rain doesn't dampen your spirits, the skid-inducing puddles certainly will. Luigi's second namesake course couldn't be more different from the first; with seven hairpin bends and a pair of chicanes that will test your power-sliding powers to the max."

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GBA courses) § Luigi Circuit.

Screenshots[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart DS old_luigi_agb Old Luigi GBA

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ルイージサーキット[?]
Ruīji Sākitto
Luigi Circuit
Chinese (simplified) 路易吉赛道[?]
Lùyìjí Sàidào
Luigi Speedway
Chinese (traditional) 路易吉賽道[?]
Lùyìjí Sàidào
Luigi Speedway
French Circuit Luigi[?] Luigi Circuit
German Luigis Piste[?] Luigi's Track
Italian Circuito di Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit
Korean 루이지 서킷[?]
Ru'iji Seokit
Luigi Circuit
Portuguese Circuito Luigi[?] Luigi Circuit
Spanish (NOA) Pista Luigi[?] Luigi Track
Spanish (NOE) Circuito de Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit
Pista Luigi[?] Luigi Track Mario Kart Tour