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Dixie Kong and Funky Kong swing into Mario Kart Tour (Official PR)

Feeling funky!
by rawmeatcowboy
20 May 2020
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Get ready to go bananas! Two simian speedsters are peeling out for racing fun in the Jungle Tour—the latest limited-time event in the Mario Kart Tour game, happening now! Collect Grand Stars and see if you can complete all the cups.

During the Jungle Tour event, Dixie Kong swings into action for the first time in the Mario Kart series as a playable driver! Plus, the bodacious Funky Kong jumps behind the wheel again to zip around the asphalt jungle. They’ll be taking turns hanging out in the pipe during the event, so keep your eyes peeled!

Mario Kart Tour is for everyone, newcomers and veterans alike. Check it out to join the race today.

Event duration: Until June 2, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. PT

Login bonus duration: Until June 2, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. PT

Tour overview

Week 1: Funky Kong is in the spotlight

In the first week of the Jungle Tour, you can find Funky Kong, the Bolt Buggy kart, and the Banana Wingtip glider in the spotlight.

Funky Kong’s special item is Banana Barrels—use it to turn these tasty snacks into hazards on the race tracks.

The favored courses for this driver will include the second course of every cup for the duration of the Jungle Tour. This should help you climb your way to some new point records.

Week 2: Dixie Kong is in the spotlight

In the second week of the Jungle Tour, you can find Dixie Kong, the Offroader kart, and the Pink Flower glider in the spotlight.

Dixie Kong’s special item is Triple Bananas. Triple the bananas means triple the trouble!

The favored courses for this driver will include the third course of every cup for the duration of the Jungle Tour. See if you can reach new point records!

Tour gifts

The included Tour gifts this time are Baby Luigi, the Green Kiddie Kart, and the Minion Paper Glider. If you have a Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscription and earn enough Grand Stars, you will also receive Donkey Kong, the Chrome DK Jumbo kart, the BaNaNa Parafoil glider, and the Blooper Hanafuda glider as Tour gifts.

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