How to Complete Every Machine in Kirby Air Riders and Solve the Secrets

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More than any other racing game, Kirby Air Riders features a huge selection of vehicles called Machines, each with their own strengths and suited to different play styles. Unlocking these Machines takes effort, as they are scattered across various game modes. Here’s a guide on how to obtain them all.

There are several ways to unlock each Machine. We’ll share the simplest methods first and then cover some alternatives. You can also purchase them from the Miles Shop, but that can get very costly.

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### Wagon Star
The Wagon Star is a unique Machine that cannot Boost Charge but boasts impressive overall stats. The easiest way to unlock it is by entering the shop 15 times during Road Trip mode—this can be done in a single playthrough. Alternatively, you can complete a lap of Air Ride on Cavernous Corners in under 1 minute and 50 seconds.

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### Shadow Star
Shadow Star has low top speed but excels in offense, boosting, and gliding. To unlock it, copy enemy abilities twice in a single Top Ride race on the Flower map. Playing as Daroach makes this easier, since he can copy abilities by simply standing next to other players.

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### Winged Star
While slow on the ground, Winged Star is remarkably effective in the air. To unlock it, you need to swap Machines a total of 30 times during Road Trip mode, which is straightforward since machine swaps are allowed after every race.

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### Warp Star
The Warp Star is Kirby’s signature vehicle and is unlocked automatically at the start of the game. Simply enjoy the game from the beginning!

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### Rocket Star
Despite poor base stats, Rocket Star is incredibly fast when fully charged. To unlock it, you must play for a total of 180 seconds in Top Ride challenges during Road Trip mode. Focus on yellow-highlighted challenges to reach this goal faster.

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### Bulk Star
Bulk Star is a heavy Machine with high HP and weight, relying on Boost Charges for movement. It is unlocked by using eight attack items in a single City Trial match, which can be achieved quickly if you know the mode well.

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### Formula Star
This Machine is tricky to control but can reach high speeds. To unlock it, play a Top Ride match without crashing into walls. Picking a slow Machine and taking it carefully makes this straightforward.

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### Slick Star
Slick Star is known for no grip but high stats, making it almost impossible to stop once in motion. Unlock it by defeating three enemies with star spits during an Air Ride match. Increasing the number of laps gives more chances for this to occur.

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### Wheelie Bike
A favorite of many, the Wheelie Bike has balanced racing stats but limited glide ability. To get it, swap Machines three times in a single City Trial match, or complete three City Trial challenges during Road Trip mode.

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### Jet Star
This Machine excels during takeoff and gliding. To unlock the Jet Star, ride a total of 5,000 meters in City Trial Stadium challenges during Road Trip.

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### Turbo Star
Similar to the Slick Star, Turbo Star is extremely fast but difficult to control due to its lack of grip. Complete three City Trial Stadium challenges to unlock it. You’ll get plenty of these challenges naturally.

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### Swerve Star
Swerve Star halts when Boost Charging but is very fast otherwise. To unlock it, either complete 10 race challenges in Road Trip or win a Top Ride race on Cyber with a three-second lead over the runner-up.

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### Vampire Star
Vampire Star’s main feature is stealing abilities and items when attacking other riders. Defeat 15 different types of enemies during Road Trip mode to unlock this Machine. It’s a matter of time rather than effort.

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### Hop Star
While not the most exciting, Hop Star can jump quickly after attacking. Unlock it by jumping 10 times during Top Ride challenges in Road Trip mode—easy if you aim to complete those challenges.

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### Wheelie Scooter
If you enjoy chaos, the Wheelie Scooter is perfect. It turns and boosts instantly but is hard to control. Unlock it by finishing first in an Air Ride race on Floria Fields, or by completing a lap without crashes more than three times on the Flow map in Top Ride.

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### Rex Wheelie
A more aggressive Wheelie Machine, Rex Wheelie is unlocked by defeating three enemies with star-shaped projectiles in a single challenge, or by defeating 20 enemies in a Waveflow Waters Air Ride.

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### Tank Star
The Tank Star is a heavy, tank-like Machine with high offense and HP, but limited turning and boosting. It’s available for purchase in the shop for 10,800 Miles, or via City Trial rewards.

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### Transform Star
This Machine swaps between a bike and a star, controlled by a quick attack. Play the Cyberion Highway map and hit the platform switch twice to unlock it. The switch is easy to spot; just aim to hit it within the laps.

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### Additional Notes
Some Machines like Dragoon, Gigantes, Hydra, Leo, Flight Warp Star, and Compact Star are exclusive to City Trial mode and cannot be unlocked through standard races.

If you keep at it, unlocking all these Vehicles becomes manageable. Just focus on the specific tasks for each Machine and enjoy the challenge!