

Shortcut 1: Right near the start, you can take the left side ramp to leap over the docks, which gives you a straight shot to the upper scaffolding area away from players. Near the end you can take the optional flight ramp to soar over other players - just watch the towers of goombas. Shortcut 1: There’s really only one shortcut to speak of in this simple track.

It’s getting a little trickier with the Flower Cup, but most of the shortcuts are in plain sight. Shortcut 4: After the first lap, the center area of the pond zone will open up, allowing players to take another path with a glide ramp. Shortcut 3: Near the finish line you can land on either the left or right ramps to get a stunt boostand grab a few coins. Shortcut 2: After the second thwomp in the outdoor area near the end of the course, you’ll find a platform to jump to. The right path actually has two more coins on it, so take it if you’re running low on your coin stock. Shortcut 1: You have the option of taking the traditional left road or the gravity tilted right side. Shortcut 2: Another straight boost path is located near the end of the track if you have an appropriate item.

If you’re in the lead, try to veer off and go on a track others aren’t on so you can avoid more accurate item attacks. Shortcut 1: Both the left and right paths of Sweet Sweet Canyon are mirror images, note which paths other human players are taking. Shortcut 2: In that same underwater area, you can boost over or simply drive over this carousel and shave a second off your time. Shortcut 1: It’s not a traditional shortcut, but you can rub against these tire-like objects while in the water for a boost. Just look for the pipes in the rough and use a boost item (a mushroom or star) to blast past the sand. Shortcut 1: The main shortcut in Mario Kart Stadium is at the very end of each lap. Here’s a rundown of every shortcut, as well as some course-specific tips.Īs the most basic Cup, there aren’t a whole lot of nuances to learn, but the Mushroom Cup does hide a few secrets. With more tracks in Mario Kart 8: Deluxe come more shortcuts to find.
