Read this guide on Mario Kart Tour's controls and how you can use items during a race. Know when and how to use items, driving techniques, and more!
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Driving Controls
Slide Left Or Right To Steer

To steer or drift your kart, slide your finger to your desired direction.
No Need to Accelerate
In Mario Kart Tour, auto-acceleration is always on. Meaning that you do not need to press any other button to accelerate your kart.
How To Use Items
Tap To Use Items

Tap the lower part of the screen to use items that you have picked up during the course. Items acquired during races are random and to get items, you have to drive through the floating item boxes.
Check All Items List & Tips From Here!Change Throw Direction
Some items such as Bananas and shells can be thrown forwards or backwards. To throw items in front of you, swipe upwards. To throw it behind you, swipe downwards.
Item Slots Differ Depending On The Course
Each character in Mario Kart Tour specializes in specific courses. Playing as them in these courses grants them one or two additional item slots to carry more items that can give them an advantage during the race.
Use During Frenzy!

If you're using a character with three item slots and are able to collect three of the same item, you'll then be rewarded by entering Frenzy mode. While on "Frenzy", you'll have an unlimited supply of a certain item while being invulnerable for a short period of time.
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