I’m racing on the Mushroom Track. My kart moves fast as I speed up, leaving the green mushrooms behind. The screen shows three red shells floating by—my rivals. They’re tricky, popping out and trying to hit me from corners. I press the B button quickly when one comes close, but it just misses my kart’s front.

I try a secret trick: driving into the water pit at full speed. When I do, a green shell comes flying towards me! It bounces off the blue barrier and goes back to the shell shop. The shop sign says “100 points” next to it. I’ve earned another 100 points for my score.

The screen changes to show a turtle racer at the finish line. His name tag reads “Wario.” He looks mad, maybe because he couldn’t catch me. Wearing his red hat and plaid shirt, he’s sitting there with his arms crossed.

I reach the end of the track just as the sun sets behind Bowser’s castle. The sky turns orange and yellow as I cross the finish line first. My kart stops, but I’m still zooming forward in my mind. I win again!