How to Start a Multiplayer Game (Mario Kart World)

Complete these steps

Select the mode you would like to play:

• Multiplayer (2-4 players, one console)
  1. Start the Mario Kart World software from the HOME Menu.
  2. Press the L Button and R Button on the title screen.
  3. Select Multiplayer, then select the number of players who will be playing on this system.
  4. You'll be prompted to select a controller for each player.
     • Controller options

       Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con 2 each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con 2 controller into a Joy-Con 2 Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con 2 controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

       Nintendo Switch controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con controller into a Joy-Con Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.
  5. Select the mode you'd like to play, then follow a few additional steps depending on which you selected:
     • Grand Prix additional steps
       1. Have each player select their character and kart.
       2. Select the Grand Prix cup you'd like to race in.
       3. Select the class you'll race in, then select OK to start the Grand Prix.
     • Knockout Tour additional steps
       1. Have each player select their character and kart.
       2. Select the Knockout Tour you'd like to race in.
       3. Select the class you'll race in, then select OK to start the Knockout Tour.
       4. If any player does not make the cut, they'll have to watch the other players until the Knockout Tour concludes.
     • VS Race additional steps
       1. Have each player select their character and kart.
       2. Set the following rules:
          • Class: Choose what class of race to use (e.g. 50cc, 100cc).
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Course Selection: Choose between open, random, or connected courses.
          • Race count: Pick how many races in a row will be played.
       3. After deciding the rules, press the A Button.
       4. Select a course to start the race.
     • Balloon Battle additional steps
       1. Have each player select their character and kart.
       2. Select Balloon Battle.
       3. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Course Selection: Choose between open or random selection.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
       4. After deciding the rules, press the A Button.
       5. Select a course to start the battle.
     • Coin Runners additional steps
       1. Have each player select their character and kart.
       2. Select Coin Runners.
       3. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Course Selection: Choose between open or random selection.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
       4. After deciding the rules, press the A Button.
       5. Select a course to start the battle.
     • Bob-omb Blast additional steps
       1. Have each player select their character and kart.
       2. Select Bob-omb Blast.
       3. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Course Selection: Choose between open or random selection.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
       4. After deciding the rules, press the A Button.
       5. Select a course to start the battle.
• Online Play (2-24 players, up to two per console)
  1. Start the Mario Kart World software from the HOME Menu.
  2. Press the L Button and R Button on the title screen.
  3. Select Online Play, then select the number of players who will be playing on this system.
  4. If you pick two players, you'll be prompted to select the controller for each player. Most settings will only be available for player 1 to adjust, such as picking rules, courses, and opening the map to warp to other areas. One player may also be warped back to the other if you get too far apart.
     • Controller options

       Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con 2 each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con 2 controller into a Joy-Con 2 Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con 2 controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

       Nintendo Switch controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con controller into a Joy-Con Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

  1. Do you want to play with anyone, or just your friends?

     Anyone Friends
  2. 1. Select Race, Knockout Tour, or Battle.
     2. Have each player select their character and kart. You will load into Free Roam.
     3. Wait for other players to connect to you.
     4. Once other players have gathered, everyone selects a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options to start on.

     Do you want to create a room for your friends to join, or join a room created by a friend?

     Create a Room Join a Room
  3. 1. Select Friends.
     2. Select Create Room, then select Yes.
     3. Have each player select their character and kart. You will load into Free Roam.
     4. Wait for other players to connect to you. You can check the Room ID to share with friends by pressing the + Button to open the Pause menu, and then select View Room Info.
     5. Once all players have joined, press the + Button and select Start Game to set the rules you'll be playing by. If you have four or fewer players in the room, you can join "Everyone" options to play against people around the world.
        • Room Only VS Race rules options and additional steps
          1. Set the following rules:
             • Class: Choose what class of race to use (e.g. 50cc, 100cc).
             • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
             • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
             • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
             • Race count: Pick how many races in a row will be played.
             • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one course and starting the next.
          2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
          3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the race. After each race finishes, everyone will pick another course until the race count has been reached.
          4. Players are free to leave the race at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin in the next race.
        • Room Only Knockout Tour rules options and additional steps
          1. Set the following rules:
             • Class: Choose what class of race to use (e.g. 50cc, 100cc).
             • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
             • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
          3. All participating players select a Knockout Tour, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the tour.
          4. Players are free to leave the race at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the tour is finished.
        • Room Only Balloon Battle rules options and additional steps
          1. Set the following rules:
             • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
             • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
             • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
             • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
             • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
          2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
          3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
          4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
        • Room Only Coin Runners rules options and additional steps
          1. Set the following rules:
             • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
             • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
             • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
             • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
             • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
          2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
          3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
          4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
        • Room Only Bob-omb Blast rules options and additional steps
          1. Set the following rules:
             • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
             • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items.
             • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
             • Course Selection: Choose between open or random selection.
             • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
             • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
          2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
          3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
          4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
        • "Everyone" options and additional steps
          1. Select Race, Knockout Tour, or Battle.
          2. Select Yes when asked to join other online players.
          3. Wait for other players to connect to you. Once enough people have connected, the race or battle will begin.
     6. You can also drive around together in Free Roam.
        • Press the Y Button to open the map and find other players. By selecting a course or player on the map, you can warp there.
        • Press the - Button to open Photo Mode. (Cannot be used with two players on the same console.)

     1. Select Friends.
     2. Select an online friend from the list, or select Search by Room ID, enter the six-digit Room ID shared by the host, then press the + Button or select OK.
     3. Have each player select their character and kart. You will load into Free Roam.
     4. Wait for other players to join the room. Once all players have joined, the host will decide the rules and start a game.
     5. Players are free to leave a race at any time and return to Free Roam. After leaving, your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin in the next race.
     6. You can also drive around together in Free Roam.
        • Press the Y Button to open the map and find other players. By selecting a course or player on the map, you can warp there.
        • Press the - Button to open Photo Mode. (Cannot be used with two players on the same console.)
• Wireless Play (2-8 players, up to two per console)

  How to host Wireless Play

  1. Start the Mario Kart World software from the HOME Menu.
  2. Press the L Button and R Button on the title screen.
  3. Select Wireless Play, then select the number of players who will be playing on this system.
  4. If you pick two players, you'll be prompted to select the controller for each player. Most settings will only be available for player 1 to adjust, such as picking rules, courses, and opening the map to warp to other areas. One player may also be warped back to the other if you get too far apart.
     • Controller options

       Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con 2 each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con 2 controller into a Joy-Con 2 Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con 2 controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

       Nintendo Switch controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con controller into a Joy-Con Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.
  5. Select Create Room, then Yes.
  6. Select your character and kart. You will load into Free Roam.
  7. Wait for other players to join your room. Once all players have joined, press the + Button and select Start Game to set the rules you'll be playing by.
     • VS Race rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Class: Choose what class of race to use (e.g. 50cc, 100cc).
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Race count: Pick how many races in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one course and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the race. After each race finishes, everyone will pick another course until the race count has been reached.
       4. Players are free to leave the race at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin in the next race.
     • Knockout Tour rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Class: Choose what class of race to use (e.g. 50cc, 100cc).
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a Knockout Tour, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the tour.
       4. Players are free to leave the race at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the tour is finished.
     • Balloon Battle rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
       4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
     • Coin Runners rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
       4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
     • Bob-omb Blast rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Course Selection: Choose between open or random selection.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
       4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
  8. You can also drive around together in Free Roam.
     • Press the Y Button to open the map and find other players. By selecting a course or player on the map, you can warp there.
     • Press the - Button to open Photo Mode. (Cannot be used with two players on the same console.)

  How to join Wireless Play

  1. Start the Mario Kart World software from the HOME Menu.
  2. Press the L Button and R Button on the title screen.
  3. Select Wireless Play, then select the number of players who will be playing on this system.
  4. If you pick two players, you'll be prompted to select the controller for each player. Most settings will only be available for player 1 to adjust, such as picking courses and opening the map to warp to other areas. One player may also be warped back to the other if you get too far apart.
     • Controller options

       Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con 2 each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con 2 controller into a Joy-Con 2 Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con 2 controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

       Nintendo Switch controllers

       • For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con controller into a Joy-Con Wheel.
       • For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
       • For players using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.
  5. A list of available rooms is displayed. Select the room you'd like to join and then select Join.
  6. Select your character and kart. You will load into Free Roam.
  7. Wait for other players to join the room. Once all players have joined, the host will decide the rules and start a game.
  8. Players are free to leave a race at any time and return to Free Roam. After leaving, your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin in the next race.
  9. You can also drive around together in Free Roam.
     • Press the Y Button to open the map and find other players. By selecting a course or player on the map, you can warp there.
     • Press the - Button to open Photo Mode. (Cannot be used with two players on the same console.)
• LAN Play (2-24 players, up to two per console)

  Mario Kart World supports LAN Play, allowing players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch 2 consoles together over a wired connection for the ultimate Mario Kart competition with up to 24 players.

  A wired router is needed to connect the consoles together via a wired Internet connection. Depending on the number of consoles connected, a networking switch may also be needed to connect all players together. Each player or pair of players also needs:

  • A Nintendo Switch 2 console
  • A Nintendo Switch 2 dock
  • A copy of Mario Kart World, updated to the latest version
  • An ethernet cable
  • A television or monitor

  1. Create a wired Internet connection on each Nintendo Switch 2 console.
     • How to create a wired Internet connection on Nintendo Switch 2

       Important: The Nintendo Switch 2 console must be docked to be able to connect online using the wired connection type.

       1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock and then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your router or gateway.
       2. Place the Nintendo Switch 2 console into the dock.
       3. On the console, select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
       4. Select Internet, and then Internet SettingsConfiguración de internetParamètres InternetConfigurações de internet. Your console will automatically search for nearby wireless network signals first.
       5. Once the option is available, select Wired ConnectionConexión con cableConnexion par câbleConexão por cabo.
       6. Select Connect to the Internet via Wired Connection.
       7. The connection will be tested. Once the test is complete, select OK.
          • If the connection test fails, an error code and message will appear, which can help you troubleshoot connection errors.
          • We also recommend setting up a wireless internet connection. This enables you to connect online even when your Nintendo Switch 2 is not placed in the dock.

     Important

     • All of the consoles must be connected to the same, shared router to use the LAN Play feature.
     • If your router does not have enough LAN ports for every console you wish to connect, a networking switch can be connected to the router to provide additional LAN ports.
  2. When all of the desired consoles are connected, have a player create a room and act as a host:
     1. Start Mario Kart World from the HOME Menu.
     2. Press the L Button and R Button on the title screen.
     3. Hold the L Button and R Button, and then press the left stick in. If done correctly, the "Wireless Play" option will change to "LAN Play".
     4. Select LAN Play, then select the number of players who will be playing on this system.
     5. If you pick two players, you'll be prompted to select the controller for each player. Most settings will only be available for player 1 to adjust, such as picking courses and opening the map to warp to other areas. One player may also be warped back to the other if you get too far apart.
        • Controller options

          Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

          • For players using a single Joy-Con 2 each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con 2 controller into a Joy-Con 2 Wheel.
          • For players using both Joy-Con 2 controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
          • For players using the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

          Nintendo Switch controllers

          • For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con controller into a Joy-Con Wheel.
          • For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
          • For players using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.
     6. Select Create Room.
     7. Select your character and kart. You will load into Free Roam.
  3. Have the other players join the room.
     1. Start Mario Kart World from the HOME Menu.
     2. Press the L Button and R Button on the title screen.
     3. Hold the L Button and R Button, and then press the left stick in. If done correctly, the "Wireless Play" option will change to "LAN Play".
     4. Select LAN Play, then select the number of players who will be playing on this system.
     5. If you pick two players, you'll be prompted to select the controller for each player. Most settings will only be available for player 1 to adjust, such as picking courses and opening the map to warp to other areas. One player may also be warped back to the other if you get too far apart.
        • Controller options

          Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

          • For players using a single Joy-Con 2 each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con 2 controller into a Joy-Con 2 Wheel.
          • For players using both Joy-Con 2 controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
          • For players using the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

          Nintendo Switch controllers

          • For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. You can also insert the Joy-Con controller into a Joy-Con Wheel.
          • For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
          • For players using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.
     6. Select the room created by the host to join it.
     7. Select your character and kart. You will load into Free Roam.
  4. Once all players have joined the room, the host can press the + Button and select Start Game to set the rules.
     • VS Race rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Class: Choose what class of race to use (e.g. 50cc, 100cc).
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Race count: Pick how many races in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one course and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the race. After each race finishes, everyone will pick another course until the race count has been reached.
       4. Players are free to leave the race at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin in the next race.
     • Knockout Tour rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Class: Choose what class of race to use (e.g. 50cc, 100cc).
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a Knockout Tour, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the tour.
       4. Players are free to leave the race at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the race will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the tour is finished.
     • Balloon Battle rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
       4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
     • Coin Runners rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items, or select custom items and press the A Button to enable or disable individual items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
       4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
     • Bob-omb Blast rules options and additional steps
       1. Set the following rules:
          • Teams: Choose how many teams to split the players into.
          • Items: Choose between normal or frantic items.
          • COM Difficulty: Choose how strong the computer players will be, or remove them.
          • Course Selection: Choose between open or random selection.
          • Round count: Pick how many rounds in a row will be played.
          • Intermission: Set how long the game will wait between finishing one round and starting the next.
       2. After deciding the rules, press the A Button and then select OK.
       3. All participating players select a course, and the game will randomly decide one of the selected options for the battle.
       4. Players are free to leave the battle at any time and return to Free Roam. Your player in the battle will be temporarily replaced by a COM player, and you can rejoin after the battle is finished.
  5. You can also drive around together in Free Roam.
     • Press the Y Button to open the map and find other players. By selecting a course or player on the map, you can warp there.
     • Press the - Button to open Photo Mode. (Cannot be used with two players on the same console.)