Mario Kart Tour: The First 18+ Rated Mario Game in History
Mario Kart Tour Officially Rated 18+ in Brazil Over Loot Boxes
Nintendo is globally renowned for developing family-friendly games completely devoid of mature content. However, history is officially changing. According to a recent report from My Nintendo News, the popular mobile spin-off Mario Kart Tour has been slapped with a strict 18+ age rating in Brazil, making it the first Mario game to officially receive an adults-only classification in the region.
Why Did a Mario Game Get an Adult Rating?
If you are wondering if Nintendo suddenly added violence or inappropriate content to the racing game, the answer is no. The extreme age rating is entirely due to local regulations regarding gambling content.
Mario Kart Tour features a “gacha” system—specifically the Golden Pipe pulls—where players can spend real-world money to unlock random cosmetic karts, gliders, and characters. Under Brazilian regulatory guidelines, these real-money loot box mechanics are heavily restricted, resulting in an age rating that is almost the highest possible for a commercial game in the area.
A Historic Shift for Nintendo: In the past, Nintendo has completely shut down service for its gacha-heavy mobile games in certain European regions to avoid dealing with strict anti-loot box legislation. Accepting an 18+ rating to keep the game operational is a massive first for the company!
| Game | Region | New Age Rating | Primary Reason |
| Mario Kart Tour | Brazil | 18+ | Real-money gacha mechanics (Loot Boxes) |
About Mario Kart Tour
Currently available as a Free-to-Play title on iOS and Android devices, Mario Kart Tour is a mobile racing game where players collect racers and kart parts to compete in themed tournaments. The game is highly praised for its massive roster of remastered classic tracks, as well as brand-new courses heavily inspired by famous real-world cities.
 Origin: My Nintendo News
