Rainbow Road, as always, is the last course of the Special Cup in Mario Kart 8. Unique from its predecessors, the course takes place in a space station, which is given a new metallic design, as opposed to the transparent glass surface of previous games. This incarnation returns to the classic three-lap format after Rainbow Road in Mario Kart 7 featured one long lap divided into three sections. This is a very unique Rainbow Road, taking place in a large space station and heavy use of the Anti-gravity feature, as well as entirely different theme and a vast amount of futuristic design.