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Rules originally written by Gumby and maintained by YoyoYoshi for the MK64 Switch League.
This page explains the main competitive rules used throughout the Mario Kart 64 Nintendo Switch Online community, including how to get set up, how rounds are organized, which rulesets are available, how scoring works, and what standards apply during competitive play.
Use common sense and treat other members respectfully. Illegal or NSFW content is not allowed. Harassment, discrimination, and other inappropriate behavior are prohibited both inside the server and in community-connected spaces such as direct messages and streams.
Do not use multiple servers to organize the same round, and do not send invitations to communities that promote harassment. If a problem arises, contact an administrator directly.
Smack talk is fine when everyone understands that it is competitive fun. If it becomes personal, hostile, or stops being good-natured, it is no longer acceptable.
Choose the appropriate continent role so players can more easily find opponents who are likely to have smoother online connections and compatible play times.
Post your Nintendo Switch friend code in the friend-codes channel, along with your country or time zone.
If your Switch display name differs from your Discord name, include that too so other players know who they are adding.
Use the reaction-roles channel to receive the appropriate competitive and matchmaking roles. These allow other players to ping you when they are trying to organize a round.
Ask for players in the appropriate channel depending on whether the session is casual or competitive.
A standard full round should aim to include all 16 tracks.
Agree on the rules before beginning.
If no ruleset is chosen ahead of time, the round defaults to Switch Rules.
Be respectful when multiple players want the same character.
In four-player rounds, rotating characters between cups is a good way to give everyone a fair opportunity to use their preferred karter.
Play seriously and make a genuine effort to win, but remember that the goal is still to have enjoyable competition.
Rage quitting, excessive targeting, or cooperating against another player are not acceptable.
Use the scoring method appropriate for the mode being played. The standard formats are listed below.
Important: No ruleset allows backing into the finish line to manipulate points.
Be respectful when several players want the same character.
Alternating after each cup is encouraged when necessary. Returning to the player-select screen between cups gives everyone a simple opportunity to rotate.
Everyone should try their best and take the round seriously while still keeping the atmosphere enjoyable.
Brief pauses between races are fine when somebody needs to communicate, take a quick break, or discuss what just happened.
Rage quitting, repeated targeting, or deliberately collaborating against another player violate the spirit of fair competition. Teaming up against another karter is considered cheating.
Play all 16 tracks.
Mario Kart 64 keeps the Grand Prix score automatically, although players may agree before the round to use another method, such as counting individual track wins.
Agree on the battle maps before starting. The winner is determined by maps won.
These videos by Patalus demonstrate examples of legal and illegal lightning-bolt use under Switch Rules.
If you are new, begin by posting your friend code, selecting the appropriate roles, and checking the Discord channels used to organize rounds.
Once you understand the default Switch Rules, you can use the rest of the MK64 Switch Hub to follow standings, match history, tournaments, players, broadcasts, and community history.