This is an alternative method of unlocking characters, karts, and bikes. Simply play the required number of games (races/battles). This method takes a while, but is far easier to complete.
| Unlockable | How to unlock
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| Baby Daisy | Play 1,950 races/battles.
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| Baby Luigi | Play 3,150 races/battles.
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| Birdo | Play 1,350 races/battles.
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| Blue Falcon | Play 4,200 races/battles.
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| Bowser Jr. | Play 3,450 races/battles.
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| Cheep Charger | Play 1,800 races/battles.
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| Daisy | Play 2,850 races/battles.
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| Daytripper | Play 2,700 races/battles.
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| Diddy Kong | Play 450 races/battles.
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| Dolphin Dasher | Play 3,750 races/battles.
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| Dry Bones | Play 1,050 races/battles.
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| Dry Bowser | Play 4,350 races/battles.
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| Funky Kong | Play 2,250 races/battles.
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| Honeycoupe | Play 3,000 races/battles.
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| Jet Bubble | Play 3,900 races/battles.
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| Jetsetter | Play 4,500 races/battles.
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| King Boo | Play 750 races/battles.
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| Magikruiser | Play 900 races/battles.
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| Mii Plumber's Costume | Play 5,100 races/battles.
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| Mii Racing Suit | Play 1,650 races/battles.
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| Mirror Mode | Play 4,800 races/battles.
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| Phantom | Play 4,050 races/battles.
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| Piranha Prowler | Play 600 races/battles.
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| Quacker | Play 2,400 races/battles.
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| Rosalina | Play 4,950 races/battles.
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| Shooting Star | Play 1,500 races/battles.
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| Sneakster | Play 3,300 races/battles.
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| Spear | Play 3,600 races/battles.
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| Sprinter | Play 4,650 races/battles.
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| Super Blooper | Play 300 races/battles.
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| Tiny Titan | Play 1,200 races/battles.
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| Toadette | Play 2,550 races/battles.
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| Zip Zip | Play 2,100 races/battles.
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