AR Mario Kart anchors Universal’s Super Nintendo World in February

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  Some real Tower of Terror vibes here. [credit: Universal Studios Japan ]

It's been over five years now since Nintendo first announced plans to collaborate with Universal Studios on a real-world theme park. Now, Universal has announced a February 4, 2021, opening for the Japanese edition of Super Nintendo World in Osaka and is showing off some of the attractions in detail for the first time.

Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge is one of the highlights of the new Nintendo-themed area of Universal Studios Japan. Housed inside an intricate model of Bowser's castle, the ride puts four attendees in a replica kart, complete with augmented reality glasses to help them be "fully immersed in the game." While the kart is on rails that prevent free driving around the track, augmented reality glasses should let players actually see shells being thrown to take out opponents.

Universal also announced a Yoshi's Adventure ride, featuring Captain Toad and a quest for hidden colored eggs. Both attractions last about five minutes.

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