Parents+Need+to+Know

**__Basic Scoop__**
====Parents need to know that this game is perfectly suitable for players of all ages. The ESRB warning of "comic mischief" relates to the combative nature of the arcade race, where players can shoot turtle shells at other go-karts to trip them up or when giant hammers flatten riders on their way to the finish line. The game can be played with up to 12 players online, but Common Sense Media doesn't recommend unsupervised online gaming for anyone under age 12.====

**__Families Can Talk About__**
====Families can talk about how the two new key features –- wireless, motion-sensing control (including the free wheel) and online multi-player support for 12 gamers -– helps separate this sequel from the past Mario Kart games. How does this technology make the game more fun and learning centered?====

//Educational value:// Not an issue. //Messages:// Not an issue.
 * The good stuff**

//Violence & scariness:// Mild cartoon violence, including shooting items at rival racers. //Sexy stuff:// Not an issue. //Language:// Not an issue. //Consumerism:// This is part of the Mario brand of video games from Nintendo. //Drinking, drugs, & smoking:// Not an issue.
 * What to watch out for**