King Bob-Omb sets sail in the Pirate Tour!

Ahoy, me hearties! Pack yer scurvy-savin’ citrus and set sail for adventure in the Pirate Tour—the latest limited-time event in the Mario Kart Tour game, happening now. Give a hearty “yo-ho!” to the baron of all blasting matter, King Bob-Omb, marking his playable debut, and the piratical rascal Bowser Jr. (Pirate), g’yarrr!

Collect Grand Stars and see if you can earn all the booty (er, rewards).

Plus, don’t forget to explore the newly added landscape mode and All-Cup Ranking booty added in a recent update!

Mario Kart Tour is for everyone, landlubbers and old salts alike. Check it out to join the race today.

Tour overview

Event and login bonus duration: Until August 25, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. PT

Week 1: Bowser Jr. (Pirate) is in the spotlight

In the first week of the Pirate Tour, ye can find Bowser Jr. (Pirate), the Pirate Sushi Racer kart, and the Lightning Oilpaper glider in the spotlight.

Bowser Jr. (Pirate)’s special item is the Bob-omb Cannon—plenty enough to shiver the timbers of yer competitors!

The favored courses for this driver will include the second course of every cup for the duration of the Pirate Tour. This should help you plunder some new point records.

Week 2: King Bob-Omb is in the spotlight

In the second week of the Pirate Tour, ye can find new driver King Bob-Omb, the Silver Bullet Blaster kart, and the Bob-omb Parafoil glider in the spotlight.

King Bob-Omb’s special item is the Giga Bob-omb. Thar she blows!

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

Tour gifts

The included Tour gifts this time are Dry Bones, the Bullet Blaster kart, and the Piston Glider. If you have a Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscription and earn enough Grand Stars, you will also receive the Dark Clown kart, the Bull’s-Eye Banzai kart, the Bullet Bill Parachute glider, and the Boo Hanafuda glider as Tour gifts.

About Mario Kart Tour

In the free-to-start Mario Kart Tour game, players can put the pedal to the metal in courses inspired by real-world locations as well as Mario Kart series favorites. Put powerful items to use as you tear up the track and go for a high score in endless racing fun. Collect and upgrade a variety of drivers, karts, and gliders to find the combo that will lead you to victory!

City courses, special in-game event courses inspired by real-world locations, will be available during specific time periods and take place every two weeks.

For more information about the Mario Kart Tour game, visit the official site:  https://mariokarttour.com/en-US