Camelot's handheld Mario sports games are role-playing games disguised as sports titles, and Advance Tour is the best-known example. Released by Nintendo in 2004, it puts you in the shoes of a young golfer enrolled at a golf academy, where you play matches against coaches and rivals, earn experience and level up to improve stats such as power and control.
The golf underneath is solid, using the three-press swing meter familiar from Camelot's earlier games, with spin, wind and terrain all affecting the shot. Doubles matches pair you with a partner, and the clubs and courses become more demanding as the campaign advances. Mario and his friends turn up as the final challengers rather than the main focus. It follows the Game Boy Color Mario Golf in structure and could link to Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour on GameCube to transfer characters.
Tips for Mario Golf: Advance Tour
Spend experience points on control and accuracy early; a long drive is useless if it ends in rough.
Check the wind arrow and the slope of the green before every putt or long shot.
How to Play Mario Golf Advance Tour
Click Play Now to launch Mario Golf Advance Tour directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows aim the shot, and Z starts the swing, with further timed presses of Z locking in power and accuracy. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
To play Mario Golf Advance Tour, simply hit the "Play Now" button on this page. The game loads instantly in your browser using an embedded emulator — no plugins, downloads, or setup required.
Is Mario Golf Advance Tour free to play?
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What console is Mario Golf Advance Tour for?
Mario Golf Advance Tour is a Game Boy Advance title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is Mario Golf Advance Tour?
Mario Golf Advance Tour is a platformer, sports game. It was made for the Game Boy Advance.
Can I play Mario Golf Advance Tour on my phone?
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