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MKDD Mirror Mode

An example of a Mirror Mode level in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! causing players to go the opposite direction.

Mirror Mode is an unlockable engine class in Mario Kart 64 and every iteration of Mario Kart since Double Dash!!. Unlike other engine classes that change the speed of the player-controlled vehicles, Mirror Mode changes the map itself by reflecting the entire gameworld across the Y-axis and is played at 150cc. It is an unlockable mode that varies in description and play experience per game. Beating it is usually vital to acquire all unlockables in the game, as the rewards for some of these cups include high-end bikes, karts, parts, or characters. They also use rubber-banding AI.

Mirror Mode makes its debut in 64, here known as the "Extra" mode. In both of these modes, courses were flipped horizontally: left turns became right turns, and vice versa. 64 also changed Toad's Turnpike by having non-playable vehicles driving in the reverse direction. This made for a challenge compared to the other cups alongside its already advanced 150cc engine setting.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! also planned to include a Reverse Cup, where drivers would race in the opposite direction compared to regular cups. However, this feature was absent from the final release and was presumably replaced with Mirror Mode.

The unlock criteria for Mirror Mode differs from game to game:

  • In Mario Kart 64, players unlock Extra Mode (mirror mode) by getting a gold trophy on the 150cc Special cup.
  • In Double Dash!!, players unlock Mirror Mode by successfully completing the 150cc All Cup Tour.
  • In Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, and Mario Kart 7, players unlock Mirror Mode (known as "150cc Mirror" in DS) by getting gold trophies in all cups on the 150cc class.
  • In Mario Kart 8, players could unlock Mirror Mode by getting gold trophies in 150cc. Following the Version 4.1 update released on May 1, 2015, though, Mirror Mode (as well as 200cc) is now available by default.
  • In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mirror Mode is available from default in all versions and is unlocked from the start.
  • In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, players unlock Mirror Mode by getting 3rd-1st at least 15 times.

Completion awards in the Mario Kart Series[]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]

Mario Kart DS[]

  • Flower Cup: Star Cup
  • Star Cup: Special Cup
  • Special Cup: R.O.B.
  • Banana Cup: Leaf Cup
  • Leaf Cup: Lightning Cup
  • Lightning Cup: Every Single Kart

Mario Kart Wii[]

  • Mushroom and Flower Cups: Star Cup
  • Star Cup: Special Cup and Dolphin Dasher
  • Special Cup: Phantom
  • Shell and Banana Cups: Leaf Cup
  • Leaf Cup: Lightning Cup and Jet Bubble
  • Lightning Cup: Blue Falcon
  • At least 1 Star Rank earned on every single cup in this engine class (if Super Mario Galaxy is not played): Rosalina

Mario Kart 7[]

  • At least 1 Star Rank earned on every single cup in every single engine class: Gold Tires

Mario Kart 8[]

  • At least 1 Star Rank on every single cup in every single engine class: Gold Standard

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]

  • At least 1 Star Rank on every single cup in this engine class: Gold Standard
Mario Kart DS
Racers
Light ToadPeachYoshiDry BonesShy Guy
Medium MarioLuigiDaisyWaluigi
Heavy WarioDonkey KongBowserR.O.B.
Vehicle parts
Karts Mario Standard MRB DasherShooting Star
Luigi Standard LGPoltergust 4000Streamliner
Peach Standard PCRoyaleLight Tripper
Yoshi Standard YSEgg 1Cucumber
Toad Standard TDMushmellow4-Wheel Cradle
Donkey Kong Standard DKRambi RiderWildlife
Wario Standard WRBruteDragonfly
Bowser Standard BWTyrantHurricane
Daisy Standard DSPower FlowerLight Dancer
Dry Bones Standard DBBanisherDry Bomber
Waluigi Standard WLGold MantisZipper
R.O.B. Standard RBROB-BLSROB-LGS
Shy Guy Standard SG
Tracks
Nitro cups Mushroom Cup Figure-8 CircuitYoshi FallsCheep Cheep BeachLuigi's Mansion
Flower Cup Desert HillsDelfino SquareWaluigi PinballShroom Ridge
Star Cup DK PassTick-Tock ClockMario CircuitAirship Fortress
Special Cup Wario StadiumPeach GardensBowser's CastleRainbow Road
Retro cups Shell Cup SNES Mario Circuit 1N64 Moo Moo FarmGBA Peach CircuitGCN Luigi Circuit
Banana Cup SNES Donut Plains 1N64 Frappe SnowlandGBA Bowser's CastleGCN Baby Park
Leaf Cup SNES Koopa Beach 2N64 Choco MountainGBA Luigi CircuitGCN Mushroom Bridge
Lightning Cup SNES Choco Island 2N64 Banshee BoardwalkGBA Sky GardenGCN Yoshi Circuit
Battle Courses Nintendo DSTwilight HousePalm ShoreTart TopN64 Block FortGCN Pipe Plaza
Miscellaneous
Hardware Nintendo DS
Software Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Objects Item Box Items BananaBlooperBob-ombBooBullet BillGreen ShellItem BoxLightningMushroomRed ShellSpiny ShellStarman
Other CoinDash PanelFake Item BoxFire ChainLaunch StarShine Sprite
Hazards Angry SunBig Bob-ombBig BullyBoulderBoss BassBullet BillBumperBusBoss BassCarCargo TruckCrateChain ChompCheep-CheepChief ChillyEyerokFire SnakeFlame GearFlipperGhostGoombaGoombossKing BooLavaMonty MoleMoo MooPendulumPiantaPinballPiranha PlantPodobooPodoboo CogPokeyPuddleRocky WrenchSidestepperSnowballSnowmanSwooperThwompVenus Fire TrapWalking TreeWiggler
Techniques DriftHopMini-TurboRocket StartSlipstreamingTrickWheelie
Miscellaneous EmblemFinish LineStarting GridTrophy
Mario Kart Wii
Racers
Small Baby MarioBaby LuigiBaby PeachBaby DaisyToadToadetteKoopa TroopaDry Bones
Medium MarioLuigiPeachDaisyYoshiBirdoDiddy KongBowser Jr.
Large WarioWaluigiDonkey KongBowserKing BooRosalinaFunky KongDry Bowser
Vehicle parts
Karts Small Standard Kart SBooster SeatMini BeastCheep ChargerTiny TitanBlue Falcon
Medium Standard Kart MClassic DragsterWild WingSuper BlooperDaytripperSprinter
Large Standard Kart LOffroaderFlame FlyerPiranha ProwlerJetsetterHoneycoupe
Bikes Small Standard Bike SBullet BikeBit BikeQuackerMagikruiserJet Bubble
Medium Standard Bike MMach BikeSugarscootZip ZipSneaksterDolphin Dasher
Large Standard Bike LFlame RunnerWario BikeShooting StarSpearPhantom
Tracks
Wii cups Mushroom Cup Luigi CircuitMoo Moo MeadowsMushroom GorgeToad's Factory
Flower Cup Mario CircuitCoconut MallDK SummitWario's Gold Mine
Star Cup Daisy CircuitKoopa CapeMaple TreewayGrumble Volcano
Special Cup Dry Dry RuinsMoonview HighwayBowser's CastleRainbow Road
Retro cups Shell Cup GCN Peach BeachDS Yoshi FallsSNES Ghost Valley 2N64 Mario Raceway
Banana Cup N64 Sherbet LandGBA Shy Guy BeachDS Delfino SquareDS Waluigi Stadium
Leaf Cup DS Desert HillsGBA Bowser Castle 3N64 DK's Jungle ParkwayGCN Mario Circuit
Lightning Cup SNES Mario Circuit 3DS Peach GardensGCN DK MountainN64 Bowser's Castle
Battle Courses Block PlazaDelfino PierFunky StadiumChain Chomp WheelThwomp DesertGalaxy ColosseumSNES Battle Course 4GBA Battle Course 3N64 SkyscraperGCN Cookie LandDS Twilight House
Miscellaneous
Hardware NunchukWiiWii RemoteWii Wheel
Software Mario Kart ChannelNintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Objects Item Box Items BananaBlooperBob-ombBullet BillFake Item BoxGolden MushroomGreen ShellLightningMega MushroomMushroomPOW BlockRed ShellSpiny ShellStarmanThunder Cloud
Other Barrel CannonCoinDash PanelLaunch StarMushroom TrampolineRamp
Hazards Angry SunBig Penguin WaddlerBob-omb CarBoulderBowser StatueBlue CarCataquackChain ChompChompCrateCrusherDelfino Oak TreeFire SnakeGhostGoombaKoopa ZapperLavaLava BoulderLava PlumeLittle Penguin SliderMechanical BowserMechanical Piranha PlantMii DriverMonty MoleMoo MooOil SlickPenguinPile of LeavesPiranha PlantPirate GuyPodobooPodoboo CogPokeyRed CarSkating Shy GuyShy GuyShy Guy GalleonShy Guy Galleon CannonballShy Guy SnowboarderSidestepperSpiky TopmanSwooperThwompTopmanWarp PipeWario's Gold-Filled Mine CartWigglerYellow Car
Techniques DriftHopMini-TurboRocket StartSlipstreamingTrickWheelie
Miscellaneous EmblemFinish LineSoundtrackStarting GridTrophy
Mario Kart 7
Racers
Feather ToadKoopa TroopaShy GuyLakitu
Light PeachDaisyYoshi
Medium MarioLuigiMii
Cruiser Donkey KongRosalinaWiggler
Heavy WarioBowserMetal MarioHoney Queen
Vehicle parts
Karts Nitro karts Standard KartGold StandardBirthday GirlBumble VBruiserSoda JetTiny TugCact-XKoopa ClownCloud 9ZucchiniBlue SevenBolt Buggy
Retro karts B DasherEgg 1Barrel TrainPipe Frame
Wheels StandardGold TiresRollerSlimSlickSpongeMushroomWoodRed MonsterMonster
Gliders Super GliderGold GliderPeach ParasolFlower GliderBeast GliderSwooperParafoil
Tracks
Nitro cups Mushroom Cup Toad CircuitDaisy HillsCheep Cheep LagoonShy Guy Bazaar
Flower Cup Wuhu LoopMario CircuitMusic ParkRock Rock Mountain
Star Cup Piranha Plant SlideWario ShipyardNeo Bowser CityMaka Wuhu
Special Cup DK JungleRosalina's Ice WorldBowser's CastleRainbow Road
Retro cups Shell Cup N64 Luigi RacewayGBA Bowser Castle 1Wii Mushroom GorgeDS Luigi's Mansion
Banana Cup N64 Koopa Troopa BeachSNES Mario Circuit 2Wii Coconut MallDS Waluigi Pinball
Leaf Cup N64 Kalimari DesertDS DK PassGCN Daisy CruiserWii Maple Treeway
Lightning Cup Wii Koopa CapeGCN Dino Dino JungleDS Airship FortressSNES Rainbow Road
Battle Courses GBA Battle Course 1N64 Big DonutDS Palm ShoreHoneybee HiveSherbet RinkWuhu Town
Miscellaneous
Hardware Nintendo 3DS
Software Mario Kart Channel
Objects Item Box Items BananaBlooperBob-ombBullet BillCoinFire FlowerGlide PanelGolden MushroomGreen ShellLaunch StarLightningLucky SevenMushroomOil SlickRed ShellSpiny ShellStarSuper Leaf
Other BarrelBoardBoulderBurnerCarCargo TruckDash PanelLavaRamp
Hazards Banzai BillBarrelBoulderBouncing NoteBumperCheep-CheepClampyCobratCrateDinosaurFish BoneFlame GearFlipperFlying Shy GuyFrogoonGhostGiant GoombaIcicleLavaLava PlumeMii DriverMountain GoatOil SlickPenguinPile of LeavesPiranha PlantPodobooPuddleRocky WrenchScreaming PillarSidestepperSnowballSnowmanStingbySuper ThwompSwooperTiki GoonThe TrainThwompToadTrafficUnagiUrnWalking TreeWaterspoutWiggler
Techniques DriftHopMini-TurboRocket StartSlipstreamingTrick
Other EmblemFinish LineFirst-Person ViewGalleryStarting GridTrophy
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