In most of these games, (*) Lakitu saves players who become trapped on maps like Rainbow Road and Toad's Turnpike.
One game in this franchise introduced the maps Cookie Land, Block City, and Pipe Plaza for its Battle Mode, in which players try to hold on to three balloons. Another game in this franchise has Mushroom, Flower, Star, and Special Cups which can be won at the 50, 100, or 150 cc levels. In most of these games, (*) Lakitu saves players who become trapped on maps like Rainbow Road and Toad's Turnpike. For 10 points, name this franchise in which popular Nintendo characters race the title devices.
One game in this franchise introduced the maps Cookie Land, Block City, and Pipe Plaza for its Battle Mode, in which players try to hold on to three balloons.
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