Mario Kart Arcade GP

Mario Kart Arcade GP is an arcade-only spin-off of Nintendo's Mario Kart series, developed by Namco. Developed for the Triforce Arcade Board (which was also used for F-Zero AX), players can race as one of eleven characters on twenty-four tracks. At certain machines, for an additional fee, the player's data can be stored on a magnetic card that can later be put back into the machine to keep unlocked items and records. Nintendo's limited role in development was mainly limited to making sure it was a worthy title for the established franchise. This game's arcade cabinet includes a camera that takes a photo of the player's face. The photo can be customized and is then displayed above the player's character during multiplayer races. The game is notable for being the first Mario Kart to include playable crossover characters: Namco's Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky. The game's sequel also included Mametchi, a character from the Tamagotchi games. In the third part, Don from the Taiko no Tatsujin series was added.