Super Mario Kart: Super Mario Kart - Pure Racing Edition

This hack completely removes both coins and items from the GP and Match Race modes of Super Mario Kart. This includes attacks from the CPU-controlled racers. Nintendo was originally going to include this mode in the game but decided against it for the final release.

The chain-chomps and banana obstacles in Match Race have been removed. 150cc and Special Cup are available from the start. No other changes were made. The Battle Mode and Time Trial modes remain identical to their original versions. The hop was left in as it is a key part of the gameplay and is required for Donut Plains 3.

Two alternate versions, "No Coins" and "No Items", have been added as options. 150cc and Special Cup are not automatically unlocked in these versions.

"No Coins" ONLY removes coins from these modes. All item boxes are still in the game however you will never get a coin from an item box. CPU controlled karts will still use their weapons.

"No Items" ONLY removes item boxes from the game but leaves in the coin pick-ups. CPU controlled karts will not be able to use weapons. You will lose a coin from bumping other racers, Lakitu will charge to bring you back, etc.

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Version 1.1 fixes the issue in Match Race with player 2 spinning out when racers collide. The coin counter has been removed from Match Race. The alternate versions were added in this release.

"Pure Racing Edition" removes both coins and items (such as shells or mushrooms) from the GP and Match Race modes. All "?" blocks and coin pick-ups have been removed from the race tracks and the CPU controlled karts will not be able to use weapons either. You will not lose a coin from bumping other racers, Lakitu will not charge 2 coins to bring you back, etc.

"No Coins" ONLY removes coins from these modes. All item boxes are still in the game however you will never get a coin from an item box. CPU controlled karts will still use their weapons.

"No Items" ONLY removes item boxes from the game but leaves in the coin pick-ups. CPU controlled karts will not be able to use weapons. You will lose a coin from bumping other racers, Lakitu will charge to bring you back, etc.

The Battle Mode and Time Trial modes are not changed in any version.

Database match: Super Mario Kart (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210222-050638)
File/ROM SHA-1: 47E103D8398CF5B7CBB42B95DF3A3C270691163B
File/ROM CRC32: CD80DB86