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{{articleabout|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''|other race tracks with similar names|[[Bowser's Castle (course)]]|other uses of Bowser Castle|[[Bowser's Castle (disambiguation)]]}}
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|image=[[File:Bowser Castle MKDS preview.png|256px]]
|image=[[File:Castillo Bowser.PNG|220px|]]
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|cups=[[Special Cup]]
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|based=[[Bowser's Castle]]
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|online_play=Was never available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])
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|map=[[File:MKDS Bowser Castle DS Map.png|140px]]<br>[[File:MKDS Bowser Castle DS layout.png]]
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'''Bowser Castle''' is the third course of the [[Special Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. This incarnation has less Thwomps than past Bowser's Castles, with only 4, and there are no lava spouts, unlike in numerous other versions. In the background is a forest consisting of dead trees and dark mountains, as well as a fiery orange sky. It features a rotating cylindrical bridge, a small chamber with a spinning floor, and four moving platforms above a portion of a large lava pit. The entrance to the castle is very similar to [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)|the one]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. [[Bowser]] in the [[Hurricane (kart)|Hurricane]] is the staff ghost for this course.


'''Bowser Castle''' in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' is the penultimate track in the Special Cup, before [[Rainbow Road (DS)|Rainbow Road]] and after [[Peach Gardens]]. The tan stone of the Bowser's Castles in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' have been replaced by grey bricks, and stone paths have been replaced by metal grates and platforms. There is an absence of statues and the many Thwomps in other Bowser's Castles (this track only has 4) and there is much less danger of being hit by things like lava spouts like in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. In the background is a forest consisting of dead trees and scary-looking mountains. The sky seems to be on fire. It features few gimmicks, but some of the gimmicks include a spinning cylinder bridge and a spinning room. The entrance to the castle is very similar to the one in the previous game. [[Bowser]] in the [[Hurricane]] is the Staff Ghost for this track.
Part of the music that plays in this course is an arrangement of [[Dark Land]]'s music from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Additionally, the music also includes elements from the music for [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]].


==Course layout==
==Course layout==
The players start by passing through a metallic doorway with a bust of Bowser above (which plays his laugh on entry), similar to to Bowser's Castle in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. They then pass through a hallway with [[Thwomp|Thwomps]]. After climbing a set of stairs they cross a thin bridge, which has barriers so players cannot fall back down to the hallway below. Next, they enter another circular room. However, this one doesn't have a [[Firebar]]; it spins instead. It is a large metal circle that spins counterclockwise, while the racers are going clockwise. A hallway with a Thwomp follows. This Thwomp actually moves horizontally out the window, then comes back into the castle. After a right 90° turn and then a left 90° turn, there is a spiral path. If racers aren't careful, they can fall a long way down into lava or back to the beginning of the spiral. It is possible there to use a [[Bob-omb]] on opponents through the tower's windows. Racers will then encounter a metal spinning log which they must cross, or they will fall into a garden and lose time. This log has small bumps that do not affect driving. The garden below is barren with several patches of grass and lots of pavement. The grass slows down racers, who may fall behind if other racers are crossing the spinning log successfully. The final stretch consists of moving platforms that must be driven across, allowing racers to take a right turn to the finish line. The metal platforms move from right to left but do not really cause much of a risk, as far as falling into the lava goes. Heavy racers can push lighter racers off; however, some of the path has barriers preventing them from falling. The path from the platforms to the finish line is a metal grate. Fortunately, the lava does not shoot up through the holes in the grate. After several turns, the racers will find themselves at the finish line.  
[[File:MKDS BowserCastle Lobby.png|thumb|left|The hallway]]
The players start by passing through a metallic doorway with a statue of Bowser's face above (which plays his laugh on entry). They then pass through a hallway with [[Thwomp]]s. After climbing two sets of stairs they cross a thin bridge, which has barriers so racers cannot fall back down to the hallway below. Next, they enter another circular room, which has a large metal circle as part of the floor that spins counterclockwise, while the racers are going clockwise. [[Burner]]s from Airship Fortress appear in this room. A hallway with a Thwomp follows. This Thwomp actually moves horizontally out the window, then comes back into the castle. After a right turn and then a left turn, there is a spiral path. If racers are not careful, they can fall a long way down into lava or back to the beginning of the spiral.
 
Racers will then encounter two paths; crossing a rotating cylindrical bridge, or driving down to a garden below it. The bridge provides a much faster route to go through, and if they fall off, racers can simply land in the garden, but will lose some time. The garden is partially paved and have grass parts that slows them down. Afterwards, racers will drive through metal grates with a large [[Dash Panel]] ramp that launches them to the final stretch that consists of four moving platforms, allowing racers to take a right turn to the finish line. The platforms move from left to right, but are not difficult to traverse due to their moderate speed. Heavy racers can push lighter racers off during the ending section; however, some of the path has barriers preventing them from falling. The path from the platforms to the finish line is comprised of the same metal grates from earlier.
 
It is possible to dodge a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] in this course. If the player is in 1st place while on the spinning bridge at the same time that someone fires a Spiny Shell, the racer can fall off of the bridge, causing the shell to miss the racer entirely.


==Shortcuts==
==Shortcuts==
There is one significant shortcut in this track. If players go all the way around the circular room, they will take a shortcut. However, the shortcut has several [[Rocket Engine|Rocket Engines]] and a moving Thwomp.
*If players go all the way around the circular room, there is an alternate path which saves time over the regular route. However, the shortcut is sometimes blocked by several burners and a moving Thwomp.
*There is another shortcut which is only useful on the final lap. With enough speed, it is possible to jump through the gap in the wall at the end and cross the finish line just before the player is counted out of bounds. This requires a precise hop.
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==Missions==
There are two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] that take place on Bowser Castle:
*'''Mission 6-1''': The player controls [[Bowser]], who must drive in reverse across the spinning bridge without falling off within 30 seconds.
*'''Mission 7-2''': The player controls [[Mario]], who must beat Bowser in a single-lap race. During this mission, barriers block off the center of the first hallway, the left route in the circular room, and the route at the end of the rotating bridge. Each [[Item Box]] contains a Star, Mushroom, or Triple Mushrooms.


==Missions==
==Profiles==
Bowser's Castle is the setting for mission 6-1. Said mission involves the player as Bowser having to drive across the spinning bridge backwards without falling in thirty seconds.
===''Mario Kart DS''===
*'''European website bio:''' "''As soon as you cross the entrance shaped like the Koopa king's mouth, you know you're in for a ride to remember. With sliding platforms over pits of bubbling lava and slippery poles where only one kart can cross, Bowser's domain is not one for the faint-hearted.''"


Mission 7-1 is also set at Bowser's Castle. This mission has the player as Mario racing one lap against Bowser.
==Gallery==
<gallery widths=150px>
MKDS Bowser Castle Course Icon.png|The course icon
MKDS BowserCastle CircularRoom.png|The circular room
MKDS Bowser Castle Shortcut.png|The results from taking the shortcut
MKDS_BowserCastle_Bridge.png|The cylindrical bridge
</gallery>


==Official descriptions==
==Additional names==
*'''European website:''' "''As soon as you cross the entrance shaped like the Koopa king's mouth, you know you're in for a ride to remember. With sliding platforms over pits of bubbling lava and slippery poles where only one kart can cross, Bowser's domain is not one for the faint-hearted.''"
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|name1=<tt>koopa_course</tt>
|meaning1=Bowser course
}}


==Names in other languages==
===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
{{foreign names
|Fra=Château de Bowser
|Jap=クッパキャッスル
|FraM=Bowser's Castle
|JapR=Kuppa Kyassuru
|JapM=Bowser Castle
|Fre=Château de Bowser
|FreM=Bowser's Castle
|Ger=Bowsers Festung
|GerM=Bowser's Fortress
|Ita=Castello di Bowser
|Ita=Castello di Bowser
|ItaM=Bowser's Castle
|ItaM=Bowser's Castle
|Kor=쿠파 성
|KorR=Kupa Seong
|KorM=Bowser Castle
|Spa=Castillo de Bowser
|SpaM=Bowser's Castle
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*it is possible to dodge a [[Spiny Shell (Mario Kart)|Spiny Shell in this course.]] If the player is in 1st position while on the spinning log at the same time that someone fires a Spiny Shell, the racer can fall off of the log, causing the shell to miss the racer entirely. However, this scenario is extremely rare.
[[File:MKDS Starting In 7th Place.png|thumb|Luigi starting in "7th" place]]
 
*If the player starts a race on this course in 8th place, they will be in 8th place on the [[Starting Grid]] as usual. However, their placement number in the HUD will read 7th instead of 8th, presumably due to a bug.
*If chosen as the first track in a VS race, the player will start in 8th place as normal. However, the number in the corner of the screen will read 7th instead of 8th.  
*This course, [[Figure-8 Circuit]] and [[Rainbow Road (Mario Kart DS)|Rainbow Road]] are the only three courses from ''Mario Kart DS'' that have yet to return in future ''Mario Kart'' games as classic courses.
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Latest revision as of 11:42, August 3, 2024

Bowser Castle
Bowser's Castle
Information
Appears in Mario Kart DS (2005)
Cup(s) Special Cup
Based on Bowser's Castle
Online play Was never available (DS)
Music sample
Course map
Bowser Castle map
Mario Kart DS
Staff ghost(s)
DS Ninten★ひろむ
2:19.661 BowserHurricane

Bowser Castle is the third course of the Special Cup in Mario Kart DS. This incarnation has less Thwomps than past Bowser's Castles, with only 4, and there are no lava spouts, unlike in numerous other versions. In the background is a forest consisting of dead trees and dark mountains, as well as a fiery orange sky. It features a rotating cylindrical bridge, a small chamber with a spinning floor, and four moving platforms above a portion of a large lava pit. The entrance to the castle is very similar to the one in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. Bowser in the Hurricane is the staff ghost for this course.

Part of the music that plays in this course is an arrangement of Dark Land's music from Super Mario Bros. 3. Additionally, the music also includes elements from the music for Airship Fortress.

Course layout[edit]

Bowser driving in the lobby.
The hallway

The players start by passing through a metallic doorway with a statue of Bowser's face above (which plays his laugh on entry). They then pass through a hallway with Thwomps. After climbing two sets of stairs they cross a thin bridge, which has barriers so racers cannot fall back down to the hallway below. Next, they enter another circular room, which has a large metal circle as part of the floor that spins counterclockwise, while the racers are going clockwise. Burners from Airship Fortress appear in this room. A hallway with a Thwomp follows. This Thwomp actually moves horizontally out the window, then comes back into the castle. After a right turn and then a left turn, there is a spiral path. If racers are not careful, they can fall a long way down into lava or back to the beginning of the spiral.

Racers will then encounter two paths; crossing a rotating cylindrical bridge, or driving down to a garden below it. The bridge provides a much faster route to go through, and if they fall off, racers can simply land in the garden, but will lose some time. The garden is partially paved and have grass parts that slows them down. Afterwards, racers will drive through metal grates with a large Dash Panel ramp that launches them to the final stretch that consists of four moving platforms, allowing racers to take a right turn to the finish line. The platforms move from left to right, but are not difficult to traverse due to their moderate speed. Heavy racers can push lighter racers off during the ending section; however, some of the path has barriers preventing them from falling. The path from the platforms to the finish line is comprised of the same metal grates from earlier.

It is possible to dodge a Spiny Shell in this course. If the player is in 1st place while on the spinning bridge at the same time that someone fires a Spiny Shell, the racer can fall off of the bridge, causing the shell to miss the racer entirely.

Shortcuts[edit]

  • If players go all the way around the circular room, there is an alternate path which saves time over the regular route. However, the shortcut is sometimes blocked by several burners and a moving Thwomp.
  • There is another shortcut which is only useful on the final lap. With enough speed, it is possible to jump through the gap in the wall at the end and cross the finish line just before the player is counted out of bounds. This requires a precise hop.

Missions[edit]

There are two missions that take place on Bowser Castle:

  • Mission 6-1: The player controls Bowser, who must drive in reverse across the spinning bridge without falling off within 30 seconds.
  • Mission 7-2: The player controls Mario, who must beat Bowser in a single-lap race. During this mission, barriers block off the center of the first hallway, the left route in the circular room, and the route at the end of the rotating bridge. Each Item Box contains a Star, Mushroom, or Triple Mushrooms.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • European website bio: "As soon as you cross the entrance shaped like the Koopa king's mouth, you know you're in for a ride to remember. With sliding platforms over pits of bubbling lava and slippery poles where only one kart can cross, Bowser's domain is not one for the faint-hearted."

Gallery[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart DS koopa_course Bowser course

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クッパキャッスル[?]
Kuppa Kyassuru
Bowser Castle
French Château de Bowser[?] Bowser's Castle
German Bowsers Festung[?] Bowser's Fortress
Italian Castello di Bowser[?] Bowser's Castle
Korean 쿠파 성[?]
Kupa Seong
Bowser Castle
Spanish Castillo de Bowser[?] Bowser's Castle

Trivia[edit]

Starting in 7th place glitch
Luigi starting in "7th" place
  • If the player starts a race on this course in 8th place, they will be in 8th place on the Starting Grid as usual. However, their placement number in the HUD will read 7th instead of 8th, presumably due to a bug.
  • This course, Figure-8 Circuit and Rainbow Road are the only three courses from Mario Kart DS that have yet to return in future Mario Kart games as classic courses.