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[[File:Snowflake_Mountain.PNG|thumb|The lobby of Snowflake Mountain]]
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'''Snowflake Mountain''' is an area found on [[Timber's Island]] in the game ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and its remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. It can be accessed by piloting a [[plane]] over a cliff. If the player has collected two or more [[Golden Balloon]]s, the door to Snowflake Mountain is unlocked. The zone resembles a freezing mountain with a small village at the base. [[Bluey the Walrus]] is the boss of Snowflake Mountain.
{{location infobox
__TOC__
|image=[[File:Snowflake Mountain.png|245px]]<br>The lobby of Snowflake Mountain
{{br|right}}
|greater_location=[[Timber's Island]]
|owner=[[Bluey]]
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
}}
'''Snowflake Mountain''' is the second world of ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and [[Diddy Kong Racing DS|its Nintendo DS version]]. Snowflake Mountain maintains a consistent snow theme, having courses with frozen ponds, giant snowballs, and even a snowy village. Snowflake Mountain's lobby consists of the course doors mounted on the mountain cliffs with the [[Trophy Race]] located in a cavern next to the igloo, which houses [[Bluey Challenge]]. The challenge level is located off to the right of the entrance. The player can enter the world by flying a [[plane]] over a cliff in the snowy region of [[Timber's Island]] hub, but the door to the world requires that they have at least two [[Golden Balloon]]s to enter. The boss of Snowflake Mountain is [[Bluey]].
==Courses==
For courses where two or all three vehicles can be used, vehicles listed in '''bold print''' are the mandated vehicle during Adventure Mode and the Trophy Race, and other vehicles can only be used in a Time Trial or after the course is completed.
{|class="wikitable dk"
!Course
!Unlock requirement
!Vehicles
!Description
|-
|align=center|[[File:DKR-EverfrostPeak.png|200px]]<br>[[Everfrost Peak]]
|{{DKR balloons|2}} (race)<br>{{DKR balloons|10}} (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge)
|Car (N64 only), Hovercraft, '''Plane'''
|Everfrost Peak is set in a carved snow canyon. It is the first snow-themed track of the game.
|-
|align=center|[[File:DKR-WalrusCove.png|200px]]<br>[[Walrus Cove]]
|{{DKR balloons|3}} (race)<br>{{DKR balloons|11}} (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge)
|'''Car''', Hovercraft
|Like the rest of Snowflake Mountain, Walrus Cove also takes place in an icy region. Despite its name, few walruses can be seen. The level mainly features a looping ice slide.
|-
|align=center|[[File:DKR-SnowballValley.png|200px]]<br>[[Snowball Valley]]
|{{DKR balloons|6}} (race)<br>{{DKR balloons|14}} (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge)
|'''Car''', Hovercraft
|Snowball Valley features large snowballs that can crush racers, and they even become larger from rolling downhill. Its road is slippery and icy. The racers also enter an igloo shortly before the finish line. The player can also find the second [[Wish Key]] in an alcove, located at the end of a trail located directly left of the finish line.
|-
|align=center|[[File:DKR-FrostyVillage.png|200px]]<br>[[Frosty Village]]
|{{DKR balloons|9}} (race)<br>{{DKR balloons|16}} (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge)
|'''Car''', Hovercraft, Plane
|Frosty Village begins with a huge downward slope that can be skipped with a Zipper and balloon. After the first cave, the player can turn right for a shortcut. After the second cave, there is water. All three vehicles can be used. It takes place around a village, giving it its name. In the remake, it is easier to take the shortcut.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Bluey's Course.png|200px]]<br>'''Boss race:'''<br>[[Bluey Challenge]]
|'''First match:'''<br>{{DKR balloons|10}} + every track completed<br>'''Rematch:'''<br>{{DKR balloons|17}} + every track completed
|Hovercraft
|The player races against the world boss, [[Bluey]]. The track is snowy and is a downhill slide. Like [[Tricky]], it only has one lap. There is a tunnel in one segment, and giant snowballs just outside the tunnel. When the player rematches Bluey, he races faster.
|-
|align=center|[[File:DKR-IciclePyramid.png|200px]]<br>'''Challenge Level:'''<br>[[Icicle Pyramid]]
|'''N64:''' Snowball Valley's Wish Key<br>'''DS:''' 30 [[Coin (Diddy Kong Racing DS)|coins]]
|Car
|Icicle Pyramid is set in a three-story ice pyramid. Gameplay-wise, it is very similar to the [[:Category:Battle courses|Battle Course]]s of the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. A racer's goal is to simply attack the other racers with from red and green [[Weapon Balloon]]s placed over the stage. A racer loses if hit by an item four times.


==Race Tracks==
In the DS remake, Icicle Pyramid, as well as the other Challenge Levels, was replaced with a [[Wish Race]] against T.T. in the Adventure Mode, being playable only in multiplayer.  
===Everfrost Peak===
|}
[[File:DKR-EverfrostPeak.png|thumb]]
{{main|Everfrost Peak}}
The Everfrost Peak track is set in a a carved snow canyon with two [[Dash Panel|Zippers]]. All three vehicles can be used in the original N64 game but the car cannot be used in the DS version. This is the first snow track in this game.
{{br}}
===Walrus Cove===
[[File:DKR-WalrusCove.png|thumb]]
{{main|Walrus Cove}}
Walrus Cove is a race track also set in an icy area. Some walruses can be seen, and there is an ice slide with a loop in it. There is water near the end of the track.
{{br}}
===Snowball Valley===
[[File:DKR-SnowballValley.png|thumb]]
{{main|Snowball Valley}}
Snowball Valley contains the key to Snowflake Mountain. The track contains giant snowballs that can crush the player. There are several icy roads. Before the finish line, there is an igloo that the racers enter. In the DS version, the key has a different appearance.
{{br}}
===Frosty Village===
[[File:DKR-FrostyVillage.png|thumb]]
{{main|Frosty Village}}
Frosty Village begins with a huge downward slope that can be skipped with a Zipper and balloon. After the first cave, the player can turn right for a shortcut. After the second cave, there is water. All three vehicles can be used. It takes place around a village, giving it its name. In the remake, it is easier to take the shortcut.
{{br}}
==Boss Battle: Bluey's Course==
{{multiple image
|align=right
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Bluey's Course.PNG
|width1=200
|caption1=Banjo races against Bluey
|image2=Bluey Artwork - Diddy Kong Racing.png
|width2=130
|caption2=Artwork of Bluey
}}
{{main|Bluey's Course}}
The boss of Snowflake Mountain, [[Bluey the Walrus]], is fought twice in the game. The vehicle used is the hovercraft. The track is snowy and mostly downhill, with tunnels and giant candy canes. Again, there are giant snowballs. However, in the DS remake they are gone and the race is more difficult. The second time Bluey is fought, he is twice as fast.
{{br}}


==Icicle Pyramid==
==Gallery==
[[File:DKR-IciclePyramid.png|right|thumb|Icicle Pyramid]]
<gallery>
{{main|Icicle Pyramid}}
Snowflake Mountain DKR map.jpg|''Diddy Kong Racing'' map artwork
Icicle Pyramid is a battle stage that is unlockable in N64 but is only available in multiplayer on the DS. It is set in a three-story ice pyramid. If a player gets hit with an item four times, they are out. A tunnel allows the player to get items.
Snowflake Mountain (map).png|''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' in-game map
DKRDS Trophy Race Icon Snowflake Mountain.png|''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' Trophy Race icon, depicting a snowy pine tree
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Sunō Zōn
|JapR=Sunō Zōn
|JapM=Snow Zone
|JapM=Snow Zone
|Fra=Montagne Flocon
|Spa=Montaña Copo de Nieve
|FraM=Flake Mountain
|SpaM=Snowflake Mountain
|Fre=Montagne Flocon
|FreM=Flake Mountain
|Ger=Schneeberg
|GerM=Snow Mountain
|Ita=Monte Fioccodineve
|ItaM=Mount Snowflake
}}
}}
{{DKR}}
{{DKR}}
[[Category:Mountains]]
[[Category:Mountains]]
[[Category:Snowscapes]]
[[Category:Snowscapes]]
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing Worlds]]
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing worlds]]

Latest revision as of 11:32, August 4, 2024

Snowflake Mountain
Snowflake Mountain.png
The lobby of Snowflake Mountain
First appearance Diddy Kong Racing (1997)
Latest appearance Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007)
Greater location Timber's Island
Owner Bluey

Snowflake Mountain is the second world of Diddy Kong Racing and its Nintendo DS version. Snowflake Mountain maintains a consistent snow theme, having courses with frozen ponds, giant snowballs, and even a snowy village. Snowflake Mountain's lobby consists of the course doors mounted on the mountain cliffs with the Trophy Race located in a cavern next to the igloo, which houses Bluey Challenge. The challenge level is located off to the right of the entrance. The player can enter the world by flying a plane over a cliff in the snowy region of Timber's Island hub, but the door to the world requires that they have at least two Golden Balloons to enter. The boss of Snowflake Mountain is Bluey.

Courses[edit]

For courses where two or all three vehicles can be used, vehicles listed in bold print are the mandated vehicle during Adventure Mode and the Trophy Race, and other vehicles can only be used in a Time Trial or after the course is completed.

Course Unlock requirement Vehicles Description
Everfrost Peak, from Diddy Kong Racing.
Everfrost Peak 		Golden Balloon: × 2 (race)
Golden Balloon: × 10 (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge) 		Car (N64 only), Hovercraft, Plane Everfrost Peak is set in a carved snow canyon. It is the first snow-themed track of the game.
Walrus Cove, from Diddy Kong Racing.
Walrus Cove 		Golden Balloon: × 3 (race)
Golden Balloon: × 11 (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge) 		Car, Hovercraft Like the rest of Snowflake Mountain, Walrus Cove also takes place in an icy region. Despite its name, few walruses can be seen. The level mainly features a looping ice slide.
Snowball Valley, from Diddy Kong Racing.
Snowball Valley 		Golden Balloon: × 6 (race)
Golden Balloon: × 14 (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge) 		Car, Hovercraft Snowball Valley features large snowballs that can crush racers, and they even become larger from rolling downhill. Its road is slippery and icy. The racers also enter an igloo shortly before the finish line. The player can also find the second Wish Key in an alcove, located at the end of a trail located directly left of the finish line.
Frosty Village, from Diddy Kong Racing
Frosty Village 		Golden Balloon: × 9 (race)
Golden Balloon: × 16 (Silver Coin/Balloon Pop Challenge) 		Car, Hovercraft, Plane Frosty Village begins with a huge downward slope that can be skipped with a Zipper and balloon. After the first cave, the player can turn right for a shortcut. After the second cave, there is water. All three vehicles can be used. It takes place around a village, giving it its name. In the remake, it is easier to take the shortcut.
Bluey's Course.png
Boss race:
Bluey Challenge 		First match:
Golden Balloon: × 10 + every track completed
Rematch:
Golden Balloon: × 17 + every track completed 		Hovercraft The player races against the world boss, Bluey. The track is snowy and is a downhill slide. Like Tricky, it only has one lap. There is a tunnel in one segment, and giant snowballs just outside the tunnel. When the player rematches Bluey, he races faster.
Icicle Pyramid, from Diddy Kong Racing.
Challenge Level:
Icicle Pyramid 		N64: Snowball Valley's Wish Key
DS: 30 coins 		Car Icicle Pyramid is set in a three-story ice pyramid. Gameplay-wise, it is very similar to the Battle Courses of the Mario Kart series. A racer's goal is to simply attack the other racers with from red and green Weapon Balloons placed over the stage. A racer loses if hit by an item four times.

In the DS remake, Icicle Pyramid, as well as the other Challenge Levels, was replaced with a Wish Race against T.T. in the Adventure Mode, being playable only in multiplayer.

Gallery[edit]

  • Diddy Kong Racing map artwork

    Diddy Kong Racing map artwork

  • Diddy Kong Racing DS in-game map

    Diddy Kong Racing DS in-game map

  • Diddy Kong Racing DS Trophy Race icon, depicting a snowy pine tree

    Diddy Kong Racing DS Trophy Race icon, depicting a snowy pine tree

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スノーゾーン[?]
Sunō Zōn 		Snow Zone
French Montagne Flocon[?] Flake Mountain
German Schneeberg[?] Snow Mountain
Italian Monte Fioccodineve[?] Mount Snowflake
Spanish Montaña Copo de Nieve[?] Snowflake Mountain
[Edit]
Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Krunch • Drumstick • Bumper • Tiptup • T.T. • Pipsy • Timber • Banjoa • Conkera • Tiny Kongb • Dixie Kongb • Tajb • Wizpigb
Vehicles Car • Plane • Hovercraft
Bosses Tricky • Bluey • Bubbler • Smokey • Wizpig
Worlds Dino Domain • Snowflake Mountain • Sherbet Island • Dragon Forest • Future Fun Land • DK Islandb
Tracks Ancient Lake • Fossil Canyon • Jungle Falls • Hot Top Volcano • Everfrost Peak • Walrus Cove • Snowball Valley • Frosty Village • Whale Bay • Crescent Island • Pirate Lagoon • Treasure Caves • Windmill Plains • Greenwood Village • Boulder Canyon • Haunted Woods • Spacedust Alley • Darkmoon Caverns • Spaceport Alpha • Star City • Thunder Coveb • Meandering Mountb • Splashdown Passb • Strangled Shrineb
Boss tracks Tricky Challenge • Bluey Challenge • Bubbler Challenge • Smokey Challenge • Wizpig's First Strike • Wizpig Strikes Back
Challenge levels Fire Mountain • Icicle Pyramid • Darkwater Beach • Smokey Castle
Items & objects Bananaa • Coinb • Discovery Cardb • Golden Balloon • Power-Up Tokenb • Silver Coin • Taj Tokenb • Tree • T.T. amulet • Weapon Balloon • Wish Key • Wizpig amulet • Zipper
Other Gallery (N64 · DS) • Glitches • Media • Quotes • Timber's Balloon Pop • Trophy Race • Wish Race
a Exclusive to Diddy Kong Racing
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