How do I unlock Gold Mario in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
To get Gold Mario, you need to drive all 200cc cups in Gold.
I am sure that you do not need to get any stars. Get all gold trophies, and that's it. But you will have a hard time trying to get them. Good Luck!
To get Gold Mario, you need to get a gold trophy in every 200cc cup. No stars, and no need to get first in every single race, as long as you get a gold trophy.