Safety Rankings for Every Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Track
Welcome to a safety-focused breakdown of each track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Today, we’ll be inspecting every single track, analyzing potential hazards, and rating each course based on its safety measures (or lack thereof). We’ll be looking at unsafe edges, environmental dangers, creatures, and structural concerns to rank every track on a 1-10 scale—so you’ll know which tracks to watch out for next time you’re racing.
1. Mario Kart Stadium
Mario Kart Stadium sets a relatively safe tone. Speed boosts and one large jump are the primary hazards, but overall, it’s a well-designed track with minimal danger. Rating: 8.3/10
2. Water Park
Though charming, Water Park poses some underwater challenges, including rides and limited air supply. Ideal for water lovers but less so for those who aren’t fish. Rating: 5.2/10
3. Sweet Sweet Canyon
The track’s delicious design hides hazards, including slippery frosting, large jumps over yellow liquid, and some pests. It’s delightful but a bit unsafe. Rating: 4.9/10
4. Thwomp Ruins
Unsafe edges and massive rolling stones make Thwomp Ruins a risky adventure. Navigating through swamps isn’t for the faint-hearted. Rating: 5.7/10
5. Mario Circuit
The circuit is mostly safe with some jaywalking hazards, so watch out for pedestrians and the occasional abrupt turn. Rating: 8.1/10
6. Toad Harbor
With a few trolleys and some shaky tents, Toad Harbor is mostly safe, but some areas could use additional safety signage. Rating: 8.0/10
7. Twisted Mansion
This haunted track is surprisingly safe, with ghosts keeping to themselves, though there are a few underwater traps and precarious drops. Rating: 4.8/10
8. Shy Guy Falls
Waterfall jumps make this a thrilling but risky track. Proceed with caution, as driving up and down water streams isn’t the safest choice. Rating: 5.3/10
9. Sunshine Airport
A scenic airport track with some close encounters with airplanes and a large loop. It’s a bit more dangerous than your average airport. Rating: 6.6/10
10. Dolphin Shoals
Underwater with limited oxygen, Dolphin Shoals is not for the faint of heart, especially given the abundance of sea creatures. Rating: 4.2/10
11. Electrodrome
With sporadic guardrails and slippery liquids, Electrodrome has some hazards. However, it’s relatively safe if you keep an eye out for these. Rating: 7.1/10
12. Mount Wario
Snowy slopes and sharp drops make this track perilous. While safety rails help, the overall design isn’t ideal for careful driving. Rating: 5.0/10
13. Cloudtop Cruise
Floating high in the sky and driving into storms aren’t exactly safe activities. The track is beautiful but inherently risky. Rating: 4.9/10
14. Bone-Dry Dunes
The track’s quicksand and unsafe edges are enough to put drivers on alert. Fortunately, there are some sturdy planks, but not everywhere. Rating: 6.3/10
15. Bowser’s Castle
An extremely hazardous track with lava, rotating fireballs, and spiked obstacles. Bowser’s Castle might be exhilarating, but it’s far from safe. Rating: 2.1/10
16. Rainbow Road
In space with no oxygen and no rails, Rainbow Road is beautiful but extremely risky, with an ever-present threat of falling into the void. Rating: 1.9/10
17. Moo Moo Meadows
A mostly safe course, though the presence of roaming cows and gophers creates some potential hazards. Rating: 8.5/10
18. GBA Mario Circuit
With sturdy lifts and well-placed cones, this track only suffers from a few elevated safety concerns. Rating: 8.1/10
19. Cheep Cheep Beach
A beach track with questionable bridge stability and some hazards from crabs and mud pits, but otherwise quite safe. Rating: 7.7/10
20. Toad’s Turnpike
As long as you watch for traffic, this track is surprisingly safe. Toad’s Turnpike feels more like a city commute. Rating: 8.2/10
21. Dry Dry Desert
One of the safer desert tracks, with minimal threats from quicksand and spikes. Rating: 7.3/10
22. Donut Plains 3
Though scenic, the unstable bridge and presence of gophers pose some minor risks. Rating: 6.9/10
23. Royal Raceway
This regal course has some solid safety measures, but its big jumps and a lingering threat from piranha plants make it less than perfect. Rating: 8.3/10
24. DK Jungle
Unstable paths and predatory statues make this an exciting yet dangerous track. Rating: 4.3/10
25. Wario Stadium
Fireballs, jumps, and underwater obstacles make Wario Stadium a dangerous track. Rating: 4.5/10
26. Sherbet Land
Driving on ice around figure skaters is risky, though the cones and signage help boost safety. Rating: 6.8/10
27. Music Park
This unsettling track features bouncy music notes and aggressive piranha plants, making it somewhat risky. Rating: 5.7/10
28. Yoshi Valley
Confusing paths, fragile bridges, and aggressive wildlife make Yoshi Valley a challenging place to navigate safely. Rating: 6.1/10
29. Tick-Tock Clock
Filled with moving gears and pendulums, Tick-Tock Clock is not for the faint-hearted. Rating: 6.4/10
30. Piranha Plant Slide
This track is filled with hazards, including piranha plants, underwater obstacles, and unsafe edges. Rating: 3.7/10
31. Grumble Volcano
An active volcano with little in the way of safety features, making it incredibly dangerous. Rating: 2.3/10
32. Rainbow Road (N64)
High in the sky, this version of Rainbow Road offers little safety, though the fireworks are a nice touch. Rating: 4.8/10
33. Yoshi Circuit
A relatively safe track shaped like Yoshi with good safety markers, though the occasional piranha plant is a minor hazard. Rating: 8.4/10
34. Excitebike Arena
Safe and well-walled, with ramps that allow for more cautious driving. Ideal for those looking for a straightforward course. Rating: 9.2/10
35. Dragon Driftway
Though inside a dragon’s body, the track is well-lit and surprisingly safe if you have anti-gravity wheels. Rating: 7.9/10
36. Mute City
A futuristic track with frequent speed boosts and unsafe edges, making it risky for the faint-hearted. Rating: 5.1/10
37. Wario’s Gold Mine
A mining track meant for minecarts rather than cars, with dangerous cliffs and insufficient safety measures. Rating: 5.4/10
38. Rainbow Road (SNES)
The lack of safety rails and lurking hazards make this Rainbow Road another highly risky option. Rating: 4.9/10
39. Ice Ice Outpost
Well-designed for a snow track with solid guardrails and clear directions, making it one of the safer courses. Rating: 8.6/10
40. Hyrule Circuit
A mystical track with some hazards, but it’s mostly safe if you stay away from enemies. Rating: 7.0/10
41. Baby Park
Built with safety in mind, this simple circular track has few hazards, making it one of the safest tracks in the game. Rating: 9.9/10
42. Cheese Land
This cheese-covered course features potholes, jumps, and chain chomps, making it difficult for careful drivers. Rating: 6.0/10
43. Wild Woods
An adventurous forest track with unstable paths but few extreme hazards. Rating: 6.2/10
44. Animal Crossing
A charming course with only a few jumps and minimal hazards. Even Mr. Resetti’s roadwork doesn’t take away from its safety. Rating: 8.2/10
45. Neo Bowser City
A well-lit urban course with challenging turns. However, wet conditions increase the risk factor. Rating: 5.9/10
46. Ribbon Road
This toy-themed track is unique but has plenty of unsafe jumps and precarious areas, making it a risky option. Rating: 6.1/10
47. Super Bell Subway
Navigating the subway involves dodging trains and close encounters, making it a less safe course. Rating: 6.2/10
48. Big Blue
Our final course is risky with numerous speed boosts, water slides, and unsafe edges. It’s best avoided for those seeking a safe drive. Rating: 4.7/10
With all the scores in, Baby Park is crowned the safest course, while Rainbow Road (space version) is the most dangerous! Thanks for reading, and remember, safety first—even in Mario Kart!