How to Play Two Players on Mario Kart for the Wii

Insert the "Mario Kart Wii" game disc into the Wii and click "Start" to begin the game.

Select your Driver's License and press "A."

Select "Multiplayer," then "Two Players." A screen appears showing two Wii Remotes.

Press "A" on both remotes, then click "OK." A screen appears asking you to select your two-player game. You can choose "VS" to individually race against each other and 10 other racers. You can choose "Battle" to race on a team together or against each other in battle mode. You can race around a track and try to bust balloons in "Balloon Battle" or race to collect the most gold coins by driving into coins in "Coin Battle."

Choose "VS" or "Battle." A screen appears for you to select the character for your race.

Select your character and press "A." Then, Player Two selects their character and presses "A."

Select the vehicle for your character to race and press "A." Then, Player Two selects their vehicle and presses "A."

Choose "Manual" or "Automatic" transmission and press "A." Then, Player Two selects their transmission and presses "A."

Select the race course or stage and press "A." Player Two has no input in selecting the course.
The screen splits in two. Your kart is shown at the top of the screen and Player Two's kart is shown on the bottom. The clock counts down and the race begins.