SNES Vanilla Lake 1

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This article is about the race course in Super Mario Kart. For the first Vanilla Lake remix course in Mario Kart Tour, see RMX Vanilla Lake 1.
Vanilla Lake 1
Vanilla Lake 1 map
Information
Appears in Super Mario Kart (1992)
Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
Mario Kart Tour (2020)
Cup(s) Star Cup (Super Mario Kart)
Extra Star Cup (Super Circuit)
Tour(s)
Music sample
Super Mario Kart / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Course map
Super Mario Kart
The map for Vanilla Lake 1.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
MKSC SNES Vanilla Lake 1 Map.png
Minimap as seen on the menu.Minimap as seen in the race.
Mario Kart Tour
Map of SNES Vanilla Lake 1 from Mario Kart Tour.

Vanilla Lake 1 is the third course of the Star Cup in Super Mario Kart. It was subsequently reused in Mario Kart: Super Circuit as the first track of the Extra Star Cup and in Mario Kart Tour starting with the Ice Tour. It is a short course taking place on a frozen lake. This track shares its music with Vanilla Lake 2.

Super Mario Kart[edit]

Course layout[edit]

The layout of this course involves one continuous clockwise loop around a mostly rectangular area that is blocked off by walls. Shortly after the first turn is the only set of ? Panels. The slippery ground makes it difficult to control the kart, and at the edge of the track, the lake is snow-covered; driving here will slow the kart down. The track also features pipes and ice blocks as obstacles; racers bumping into the ice blocks will break them. At two points along the track, the ice is broken, exposing water. If racers fall into the water and do not drive out quickly enough, they will be picked up by Lakitu.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Vanilla Lake 1 in Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Mario racing on Vanilla Lake 1 in Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Vanilla Lake 1 reappears in Mario Kart: Super Circuit and is the first race of the Extra Star Cup. It uses the background from Snow Land. The pipe hazards are removed from the track, and an extra Item Box is added on the left side of the small pool.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

SNES Vanilla Lake 1 in Mario Kart Tour
Overview of the course in Mario Kart Tour

Vanilla Lake 1 reappears as a classic course for the first time in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the Ice Tour. Aesthetically, the hills are much taller and have zigzag patterns on them, while clouds also now appear. In this rendition, most of the ice blocks were removed, a glide ramp was added left of the now-first Item Box set, the walls within the course are thinner, and the wall to the right of the second set of Item Boxes (which replace most of the second set of ice blocks) has a break in it, as well as another Item Box. The course now has a starting banner with the classic Mario Kart logo.

The course also appears as Vanilla Lake 1R (reversed), Vanilla Lake 1T (with ramps), and Vanilla Lake 1R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the Ice Tour, while the latter was introduced in the 2020 Trick Tour. In the T variant, the length of the course is significantly extended via a giant slanted U-turn which is similar to that of GBA Mario Circuit in Mario Kart 8, but entirely composed of Kanaami Road.

Due to the Vanilla Lake setting returning in this game for the first time (besides its Mario Kart: Super Circuit reappearance), this course, along with SNES Donut Plains 1, SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2, and SNES Bowser Castle 3, is one of the few Super Mario Kart courses to retain their original music, rather than reusing a cover from a later Mario Kart game.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of SNES Vanilla Lake 1 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which SNES Vanilla Lake 1 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of SNES Vanilla Lake 1 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
SNES Vanilla Lake 1 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitBowser (Santa)Cheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Fairy)Daisy (Farmer)Daisy (Sailor)Dixie KongIce MarioPenguin LuigiPenguin MarioReindeer Mii Racing SuitTanooki Rosalina Bright BunnyCheermellowFrost WingFrosty BellsGold Lunar CruiserGold Sushi RacerKarp KartPlatinum TaxiRambi RunnerSneekerSnow SkimmerWhite Snow SkimmerWhite Turbo Yoshi 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom8-Bit Fire FlowerBlack Great SailBlizzard BalloonsBlooper HanafudaChocolate Banana CrêpeGalaxy GliderGold Origami GliderHeart BalloonsJellychuteShip's WheelStrawberry CrêpeSurf MasterWonderful Wings Birdo (White)Bowser Jr. (Pirate)Bronze Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiFunky KongIce-Cream Mii Racing Suit**Larry (Wintertime)Mario (Classic)*Mario (Satellaview)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadetteToad (Party Time)Wario (Hiker)*White Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer)*** Banana Master**Brown Offroader*Coral Jet CruiserDouble-DeckerFestival GirlFish Bone FerryGlam BruiserGold Cheep ChargerGold DriverGold Jingle BellIce-blue Poltergust**Jingle BellsPiranha PipesSilver Cupid's ArrowSteel DriverWild Wiggler* Aurora BalloonsFare Flier**Festive HollyFireworks ParachuteGold Checkered GliderGold Chocolate Balloons*Gold Flappy WingsJolly BellsNew Year's 2020**Pink Gold Paper GliderRainbow Fare FlierTropical GliderWonderful DiamondYoshi's Egg HanafudaYukata Ribbon
Blue Koopa (Freerunning)White Shy Guy Blue RoyaleBlue SevenBolt Buggy Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Red Yoshi Light-blue Turbo Birdo Blue Flower GliderPink Flower Glider
Lemmy Birthday Girl Rosalina
SNES Vanilla Lake 1R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Bowser (Santa)Bowser Jr. (Pirate)Cat RosalinaDaisy (Fairy)Ice MarioIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitMario (Samurai)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitWario (Hiker) Chocolate Mint Soft SwerveCoral Jet CruiserCream B Dasher Mk. 2Frosty BellsGold Cheep ChargerGold Jingle BellJet CruiserKarp KartRose QueenWhite Snow Skimmer Aurora BalloonsBlooper HanafudaCheep Cheep MasksFireworks ParachuteGlinting GliderGold Checkered GliderGold Piranha Plant BalloonsGold SwooperIcy Mario's MustacheManta GliderPolka-Dot Manta GliderRainbow Fare FlierWonderful Diamond Cheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDolphin Mii Racing SuitFire RosalinaLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Classic)**Mario (Santa)Metal Mario**Penguin Mario*Penguin Toad*Pink Gold PeachReindeer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Toad (Astronaut)Toadette (Explorer) Bright Bunny**Bright GirlBrown OffroaderCheermellow*DragonflyDreamy EggGlam Bruiser***Gold Kiddie KartGold Shielded SpeedsterGold ZucchiniGoo-Goo BuggyIce-Cream Minibus*Rambi RunnerSnow SkimmerSteel DriverSushi Racer* 8-Bit Fire FlowerButterfly PrismDragon WingsFlying Flappers*Gold BellsGold Manta GliderGold TulipsJellychuteJolly BellsMint & Berry Balloons*Pink Gold Paper Glider*Starry Great SailStrawberry CrêpeTropical GliderWiggler ParachuteYoshi's Egg Hanafuda**
Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Red)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Ice BroLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Yellow Yoshi Blue RoyaleBolt BuggyChrome DK JumboDark ClownEgg 1Para-Wing BaNaNa Parafoil Blue YoshiKoopa (Freerunning)White Shy Guy Blue SevenCloud 9Red Turbo Yoshi Blue Flower GliderPink Flower Glider
SNES Vanilla Lake 1T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Bowser Jr. (Pirate)Bronze Mii Racing SuitDolphin Mii Racing SuitFunky KongGold MarioKing Boo (Gold)Larry (Wintertime)Mario (Santa)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadPenguin ToadetteRosalina (Chef)Yoshi (Reindeer) Banana MasterBlack Penguin SliderCream B Dasher Mk. 2Gilded PrancerGold DriverGold ZucchiniIce-blue PoltergustIce-Cream MinibusInferno FlyerKarp KartP-WingRambi RunnerSilver Flower KartSnow SkimmerSushi RacerWhite Turbo Yoshi 8-Bit Bullet Bill8-Bit Fire FlowerBlack Great SailBlizzard BalloonsBlooper HanafudaButterfly PrismGift GliderGold BellsGold Chocolate BalloonsHeart BalloonsWiggler ParachuteWonderful Wings Daisy (Holiday Cheer)***Daisy (Sailor)Fire RosalinaIce Mario**Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitMario (Classic)Mario (SNES)**Metal MarioReindeer Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitTanooki RosalinaToad (Astronaut)Toad (Party Time)Wario (Hiker)***White Tanooki Mario* Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve*Dreamy EggFestival Girl**Glam BruiserGoo-Goo GoldGreen CometLightning StreamlinerPirate Sushi Racer**Platinum TaxiRose Queen**Steel DriverStrawberry Soft Swerve*Wiggler EggWildfire Flyer** 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomAurora Balloons***Blizzard Parasol*Cheep Cheep Masks**Festive HollyFireworks ParachuteGold Mario Golf CapGold Origami GliderIcy Mario's Mustache*Manta GliderNew Year's Kite**Planet GliderStrawberry CrêpeYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Bowser Jr.Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Turbo Birdo Blue Flower Glider Blue YoshiLight-blue Yoshi Blue RoyaleBlue SevenCloud 9Turbo Birdo 8-Bit Jumping Luigi
Birthday Girl Rosalina BBIA Parafoil
SNES Vanilla Lake 1R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Builder ToadBuilder ToadetteDaisy (Fairy)Dry Bones (Gold)King Bob-omb (Gold)Light Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Swimwear)Rosalina (Aurora)Rosalina Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)White Mii Racing Suit Black Penguin SliderCheep SnorkelChocolate Banana MinibusComet TailCream B Dasher Mk. 2Daikon RocketFrost WingGold Jingle BellGold TrainIce-blue PoltergustKarp KartRambi RunnerSilver Cupid's ArrowWhite Turbo Yoshi 8-Bit Fire FlowerButterfly SunsetFestive HollyFull FlightGlitter GliderGold Flappy WingsGold Manta GliderManta GliderNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaPenguin WingtipPlanet GliderRainbow StarchuteSilver Surf Master Black Mii Racing SuitBlooper Mii Racing SuitBuilder Luigi*Builder MarioLemmy Mii Racing SuitMetal MarioPeach (Explorer)Penguin MarioRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut) Dolphin DrifterDozer Dasher*Gold Lunar CruiserGold PipesIce DozerJet CruiserParty-WingQuickshaw*Sleigh RiderSnow SkimmerSteel Driver*Waluigi Racer Mk. 2White Snow Skimmer Bright GliderCloud Glider**Gold Piranha Plant BalloonsGreen Checkered GliderIcy Mario's MustacheSmiley Flower GliderStarchuteVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWonderful DiamondYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Ice BroLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew) Soda JetWhite Royale Eggshell Glider Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Donkey Kong*WarioWhite Shy Guy Green Turbo BirdoSuper BlooperTea Coupe Blue Flower GliderFlower GliderPink Flower GliderPlaid Ribbon
Baby Mario**Baby PeachDry Bones Blue BiddybuggyMushmellow** Minion Paper GliderPaper GliderSuper Glider
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Koopa Troopa Cup challenge from the Ice Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Baby Mario Cup's bonus challenge in the Super Mario Kart Tour) Regular Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Rosalina
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 12
  • 21
Ice Tour The icon of the Koopa Troopa Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa Cup
  • 5
  • 12
  • 20
Super Mario Kart Tour Baby Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Mario Cup
Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Koopa Troopa Cup challenge from the Valentine's Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Baby Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Cat Tour) Regular Koopa Troopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 8
  • 10
Valentine's Tour The icon of the Koopa Troopa Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa Cup
  • 5
  • 7
  • 9
Cat Tour (2021) Baby Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Peach Cup
Sundae Tour (2023) Ice Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Mario Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Baby Luigi Cup challenge from the Cooking Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 Regular Driver Koopa Troopa[1] Bowser[1] Peach[1] Toad[1] Yoshi[1] Luigi[1] Donkey Kong[1] Mario[2] Cooking Tour Baby Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Luigi Cup
Kart Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame
Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toad Cup challenge from the Valentine's Tour; a Goomba Takedown challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Baby Daisy Cup's bonus challenge in the New Year's 2022 Tour) Regular Toad's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Toad
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-omb

Mario Kart Tour Bob-omb Frenzy Item Box, Valentine's Tour, Toad Cup, Goomba Takedown challenge
Frenzy
(Bob-omb)
3
  • 25
  • 50
  • 70
Valentine's Tour The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toad Cup
  • 20
  • 40
  • 65
New Year's 2022 Tour Baby Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Daisy Cup
  • 20
  • 40
  • 55
Ninja Tour (2023) Kamek Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Kamek Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Yoshi Cup challenge from the Flower Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Peachette Cup's bonus challenge in the Bowser vs. DK Tour) Regular Lemmy Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Lemmy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Penguin
Penguin
Flower Tour The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Yoshi Cup
Bowser vs. DK Tour Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Peachette Cup
Sundae Tour (2022) The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
Vs. Mega Bowser
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
Thumbnail of the Larry Cup challenge from the Ice Tour; a Vs. Mega Bowser challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Pink Gold Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the 2023 New Year's Tour) Regular MKT Icon Bowser.png
Bowser
Koopa Clown from Mario Kart Tour
Koopa Clown
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider[3]
Green Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Green Shells[3]

Bowser Shell from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser's Shells[3]
100cc and higher only
Ice Tour Larry Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Larry Cup
New Year's Tour (2023) Pink Gold Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Gold Peach Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toad Cup challenge from the 2020 Yoshi Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Morton Cup's bonus challenge in the Frost Tour) Regular Toad's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Toad
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 3
  • 5
  • 8
Yoshi Tour (2020) The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toad Cup
Frost Tour Morton Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Morton Cup
Sundae Tour (2023) The icon of the King Boo Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
King Boo Cup
Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Pauline Cup challenge from the Ice Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Roy Cup's bonus challenge in the Snow Tour) Regular Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin
2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 18
Ice Tour The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
  • 5
  • 9
  • 16
Snow Tour Roy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Roy Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Koopa Troopa Cup challenge from the 2020 Yoshi Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1 (reused as the Cat Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the New Year's 2022 Tour) Regular Shy Guy's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:00.00
  • 0:52.00
  • 0:43.00
Trick Tour (2020) The icon of the Koopa Troopa Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa Cup
  • 1:02.00
  • 0:54.00
  • 0:48.00
New Year's 2022 Tour The Cat Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Cat Peach Cup
Thumbnail of the Shy Guy Cup challenge from the 2020 Exploration Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1R R Black Shy Guy from Mario Kart Tour
Black Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:05.00
  • 0:55.00
  • 0:47.00
Exploration Tour (2020) The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Dry Bowser Cup challenge from the Super Mario Kart Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on SNES Vanilla Lake 1T (reused as the Mario Cup's bonus challenge in the Wario vs. Waluigi Tour) T Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 10
  • 18
Super Mario Kart Tour The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Dry Bowser Cup
Wario vs. Waluigi Tour The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup

Gallery[edit]

Super Mario Kart[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (SNES courses) § Vanilla Lake 1.

Screenshots[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese バニラレイクコース 1[?]
Banira Reiku Kōsu 1
Vanilla Lake Course 1 Super Mario Kart
バニラレイク1[?]
Banira Reiku 1
Vanilla Lake 1
Chinese 香草湖1[?]
Xiāngcǎo Hú 1
Vanilla Lake 1
French Lac Vanille 1[?] Vanilla Lake 1
German Vanille-See 1[?] Vanilla Lake 1
Italian Lago Vaniglia 1[?] Vanilla Lake 1
Korean 바닐라 호수 1[?]
Banilla Hosu 1
Vanilla Lake 1
Portuguese Lago Baunilha 1[?] Vanilla Lake 1
Spanish Lago Vainilla 1[?] Vanilla Lake 1

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g TheMadWeazel (June 4, 2020). Cooking Tour “Baby Luigi Cup” - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  2. ^ NLtheRealGuy642003 (June 5, 2020). Mario Kart Tour - Yoshi wins at Big Reverse Race (Baby Luigi Cup/150cc). YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c TheMadWeazel (January 16, 2020). Ice Tour “Larry Cup” - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.