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{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and retro course in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''|the race course from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' and extra course in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''|[[Bowser Castle 3]]}}
{{about|the race course from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and classic course in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' and  ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''|the race course from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', extra course in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and classic course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''|[[SNES Bowser Castle 3]]}}
{{race course infobox
{{race course infobox
|title=Bowser Castle 3<br><small>Bowser's Castle 3</small>
|title=Bowser Castle 3<br><small>Bowser's Castle 3</small>
|image=[[File:MKSC Bowser Castle 3 Starting Line.png|240px|center]]
|image=[[File:MKSC Bowser Castle 3 Starting Line.png|240px]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' ([[List of games by date#2001|2001]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2022)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' ([[List of games by date#2001|2001]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2022)
|cups=[[Star Cup]] (''Super Circuit'')<br>[[Leaf Cup]] (''Wii'')
|cups=[[Star Cup]] (''Super Circuit'')<br>[[Leaf Cup]] (''Wii'')
|tours=[[Bowser Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022)]]<br>[[New Year's Tour (2023)]]
|tours=[[Bowser Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022)]]<br>[[New Year's Tour (2023)]]<br>[[Bowser Tour (2023)]]
|ghost=02:58.304 by Nin★Fukuda (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Dry Bowser]] in the [[Standard Kart L]])</small>
|expert_ghost=02:39.391 by Nin★A24 (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Dry Bowser]] on the [[Flame Runner]])</small>
|online_play=No longer available ([[Wii]])
|online_play=No longer available ([[Wii]])
|sample=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit<br>[[File:MKSC-Music-BowserCastle.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart Wii<br>[[File:MKW-Music-GBA-BowserCastle3.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MK7 GBA Bowser Castle 1.oga]]
|sample=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit<br>[[File:MKSC-Music-BowserCastle.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart Wii<br>[[File:MKW-Music-GBA-BowserCastle3.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MK7 GBA Bowser Castle 1.oga]]
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''Mario Kart Wii''<br>[[File:GBA Bowser's Castle 3.png|140px]]<br>
''Mario Kart Wii''<br>[[File:GBA Bowser's Castle 3.png|140px]]<br>
''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT_Map_BowsersCastle3GBA.png|140px]]
''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT_Map_BowsersCastle3GBA.png|140px]]
|ghost={{ghost|Wii|Nin★Fukuda|2:58.304|[[File:MK Wii Dry Bowser.png|32px|link=Dry Bowser]][[File:Standard Kart L (Dry Bowser) Model.png|32px]]}}{{ghost|Wii <small>Expert</small>|Nin★A24|2:39.391|[[File:MK Wii Dry Bowser.png|32px|link=Dry Bowser]][[File:Flame Runner (Dry Bowser) Model.png|32px|link=Flame Runner]]}}
}}
}}


'''Bowser's Castle 3''' (known as '''Bowser Castle 3''' prior to ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'') is the final course of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. It reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as the second course of the [[Leaf Cup]] and in ''Mario Kart Tour'' starting from the [[Bowser Tour]]. Like all other Bowser Castle courses, it features sharp 90 degree turns and jumps over pits of lava. [[Kamek]] can also be seen flying back and forth near the finish line. The course takes place on the exterior of the castle, with storm clouds and lightning visible in the background. In ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'', the course shares its music with the other three Bowser Castles: [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1|1]], [[GBA Bowser's Castle 2|2]], and [[Bowser Castle 4|4]].
'''Bowser's Castle 3''' (known as '''Bowser Castle 3''' prior to ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'') is the fourth and final course of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. Like all other Bowser Castle courses, it features sharp 90° turns and jumps over pits of lava. [[Kamek]] can also be seen flying back and forth near the finish line. The course takes place on the exterior of the castle, with storm clouds and lightning visible in the background. The course shares its music with the other three Bowser Castles: [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1|1]], [[GBA Bowser's Castle 2|2]], and [[GBA Bowser's Castle 4|4]].  


==Course layout==
Bowser's Castle 3 reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as the second course of the [[Leaf Cup]], and in ''Mario Kart Tour'' starting with the [[Bowser Tour (2022)|2022 Bowser Tour]].
 
==''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==
===Course layout===
The track starts with a turn to the left after the starting line, leading to a straight section of track containing the first set of [[Item Box]]es and [[Coin]]s which narrows after passing a [[Lava]] grid. The track then takes another left turn past two [[Thwomp]]s, and then turns to the right over a pair of lava grids with more coins. The track then takes another right towards some coins and then makes a U-turn to the left over another grid featuring a pair of Thwomps. The track then passes over a number of small [[Ramp]]s over the lava moving slightly to the right, with [[Lava Bubble]]s occasionally jumping up from the lava. The track passes another two Thwomps, with an Item Box behind the first one approached, and makes a U-turn to the left, leading to three more Thwomps and several more coins. The track heads to the right and passes over another grid in the lava, now with holes in it through which Lava Bubbles can occasionally jump, and then follows a zig zag shape to the right featuring more coins and Item Boxes. The track then makes a final turn to the left past another pair of Thwomps and over another lava grid with holes before returning to the starting line.
The track starts with a turn to the left after the starting line, leading to a straight section of track containing the first set of [[Item Box]]es and [[Coin]]s which narrows after passing a [[Lava]] grid. The track then takes another left turn past two [[Thwomp]]s, and then turns to the right over a pair of lava grids with more coins. The track then takes another right towards some coins and then makes a U-turn to the left over another grid featuring a pair of Thwomps. The track then passes over a number of small [[Ramp]]s over the lava moving slightly to the right, with [[Lava Bubble]]s occasionally jumping up from the lava. The track passes another two Thwomps, with an Item Box behind the first one approached, and makes a U-turn to the left, leading to three more Thwomps and several more coins. The track heads to the right and passes over another grid in the lava, now with holes in it through which Lava Bubbles can occasionally jump, and then follows a zig zag shape to the right featuring more coins and Item Boxes. The track then makes a final turn to the left past another pair of Thwomps and over another lava grid with holes before returning to the starting line.


==''Mario Kart Wii''==
==''Mario Kart Wii''==
{{multiple image
[[File:MKW GBA Bowser Castle 3 Intro.png|250px|thumb|{{classic|GBA|Bowser Castle 3}} in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
|align=left
Bowser Castle 3 makes its classic course debut in ''Mario Kart Wii'' as the second course of the [[Leaf Cup]]. The track is now a paler gray rather than blue, and the banners of Bowser in the background are now black with red faces, and Kamek has been removed from the track entirely. The track now features patches of mud that slow the player down on most of the track's corners, and all of the coins have been removed. Each set of Item Boxes now feature a larger number of Item Boxes, with several additional single boxes appearing behind Thwomps, Item Boxes occasionally appearing instead of Lava Bubbles on the jump section, extra sets being added on the corner after the jumps and after the zig zag section, and a moving set on the first grid with holes. A [[Dash Panel]] ramp has also been added on the left U-turn after the smaller ramps, with the Thwomps being slightly rearranged to suit the new layout. A shortcut can be performed by aiming left at the last yellow ramp and using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]. The course now has a starting banner, much like the other SNES and GBA courses.
|direction=vertical
|footer=|width=180
|image1=MKW GBA Bowser Castle 3 Intro.png
|alt1=An overview of the course
|caption1=An overview of the course
|image2=2009-TournamentFebruary1.jpg
|alt2=The <small>GBA</small> Bowser Castle 3 tournament
|caption2=The tournament
}}
 
Bowser Castle 3 reappears in ''Mario Kart Wii'' as the second track of the [[Leaf Cup]]. The track is now a paler gray rather than blue, and the banners of Bowser in the background are now black with red faces, and Kamek has been removed from the track entirely. The track now features patches of mud that slow the player down on most of the track's corners, and all of the coins have been removed. Each set of Item Boxes now feature a larger number of Item Boxes, with several additional single boxes appearing behind Thwomps, Item Boxes occasionally appearing instead of Lava Bubbles on the jump section, extra sets being added on the corner after the jumps and after the zig zag section, and a moving set on the first grid with holes. A [[Dash Panel]] ramp has also been added on the left U-turn after the smaller ramps, with the Thwomps being slightly rearranged to suit the new layout. A shortcut can be performed by aiming left at the last yellow ramp and using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]].  


===Tournaments===
===Tournaments===
In ''Mario Kart Wii'', a tournament took place on this track. Players had to go through a total of 30 gates, and were restricted to only using karts. It was the second tournament of February 2009, but its information was accidentally given for February 2009's first tournament, which took place at [[Block Plaza]] and had a different objective. This tournament was repeated as the second tournament of February 2011, the first tournament of June 2012, and the second tournament of August 2013.
[[File:2009-TournamentFebruary2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The <small>GBA</small> Bowser Castle 3 tournament]]
 
[[List of Mario Kart Wii tournaments#February 2009 Tournament 2|February 2009's second tournament]] required players to pass through 30 gates on Bowser's Castle 3. Vehicles were restricted to karts only. The tournament was later repeated as the second tournament of February 2011, the first tournament of June 2012, and the second tournament of August 2013.
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==''Mario Kart Tour''==
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT GBA Bowser's Castle 3 Scene.jpg|thumb|View of the starting line in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
[[File:MKT GBA Bowser's Castle 3 View.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Bowser's Castle 3 reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[Bowser Tour]]. Instead of having a unique appearance, the course now reuses the visuals of the other two GBA Bowser's Castle courses in this game, and has a starting banner with the classic ''Mario Kart'' logo. More ramps have been added to the course, most notably on the bridge at the end, which was slightly redesigned. All offroad sections and the additional ramp added in ''Mario Kart Wii'' have been removed. The diagonal portion of the track has also been reworked to be wider and shorter. The coins have been re-added to the course, and Item Boxes can no longer appear instead of Lava Bubbles. The course is a favorite of [[Mario|Mario (Samurai)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Farmer)]], [[Cat Mario]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Thai Dress)]], [[Meowser]], and the [[Mii|Bowser Mii Racing Suit]]. It is also a favorite of [[Luigi|Luigi (Knight)]] if he reaches level 3.  
Bowser's Castle 3 reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[Bowser Tour (2022)|2022 Bowser Tour]]. Instead of having a unique appearance, the course now reuses the visuals of the other three GBA Bowser's Castle courses in this game. More ramps have been added to the course, most notably on the bridge at the end, which was slightly redesigned. All offroad sections and the additional ramp added in ''Mario Kart Wii'' have been removed. The U-turn after the series of jumps is noticeably shortened. The diagonal portion of the track has also been reworked to be wider and shorter. The coins have been re-added to the course, and Item Boxes can no longer appear instead of Lava Bubbles. Like the other GBA Bowser's Castle courses in the game and RMX Bowser's Castle 1, this course reuses ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s arrangement for GBA Bowser's Castle 1.


As with other courses in the game, Bowser's Castle 3 has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and a reverse/trick variant, referred to as '''Bowser's Castle 3R''', '''Bowser's Castle 3T''', and '''Bowser's Castle 3R/T''' respectively. The reverse/trick variant was added in the [[New Year's Tour (2023)|2023 New Year's Tour]]; unlike most other trick and reverse/trick variants in the game, the ramps added to the track are more haphazard in their composition. Like the other GBA Bowser's Castle courses in the game and RMX Bowser's Castle 1, this course reuses ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s arrangement for GBA Bowser's Castle 1.
The course also appears as '''Bowser's Castle 3R''' (reversed), '''Bowser's Castle 3T''' (with ramps), and '''Bowser's Castle 3R/T''' (reversed with ramps). The latter first debuted in the [[New Year's Tour (2023)|2023 New Year's Tour]]. In the T variant, there is a [[Glide Ramp|glide ramp]] which only becomes available on lap 2. In the R/T variant, a lot of the ramps are haphazardly placed in a way not seen on other T or R/T variants of tracks.


===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of GBA Bowser's Castle 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of GBA Bowser's Castle 3 tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of GBA Bowser's Castle 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of GBA Bowser's Castle 3 tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
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===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|GBA|Bowser's Castle 3}}
===Bonus challenges===
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Goomba Takedown|GBA Bowser's Castle 3}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Steer Clear of Obstacles|GBA Bowser's Castle 3}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Smash Small Dry Bones|GBA Bowser's Castle 3}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Break Item Boxes|GBA Bowser's Castle 3}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Time Trial|GBA Bowser's Castle 3}}
</div>


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''===
===''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''===
<gallery widths=150px>
<gallery widths=160>
Bowser's Castle 3 MKSC icon.png|The course icon, depicting [[Bowser]] in front of the storm clouds
Bowser's Castle 3 MKSC icon.png|The course icon, depicting [[Bowser]] in front of the storm clouds
MKSC Bowser Castle 3 Screenshot.png|Various characters racing on the course
MKSC Bowser Castle 3 Screenshot.png|Various characters racing on the course
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===''Mario Kart Wii''===
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
<gallery widths=150px>
<gallery widths=160px heights=90>
MKW GBA Bowser Castle 3 Banner.png|The course banner
MKW GBA Bowser Castle 3 Banner.png|The course banner
MKW Bowser Castle 3 Preview.gif|A preview of the course
MKW Bowser Castle 3 Preview.gif|A preview of the course
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===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
====Course icons====
<gallery>
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GBA courses)#Bowser's Castle 3|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GBA courses) § Bowser's Castle 3}}
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3GBA Meowser.png|The course icon with Meowser
<gallery heights=100>
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3GBA GoombaMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon with the Goomba Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3GBA Meowser.png|The course icon
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3GBA Iggy.png|The course icon with Iggy
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RGBA BowserJrPirate.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RGBA BowserJrPirate.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Bowser Jr. (Pirate)
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3TGBA DryBowser.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RGBA BirdoMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with the Birdo Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RTGBA DryBowser.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RGBA HammerBroMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with the Hammer Bro Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RGBA DonkeyKongJrSNES.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3TGBA CharginChuck.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Chargin' Chuck
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3TGBA FireRosalina.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Fire Rosalina
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3TGBA MarioSamurai.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Mario (Samurai)
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3TGBA DryBowser.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Dry Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RTGBA BuilderMario.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Builder Mario
MKT Icon BowsersCastle3RTGBA KingBobombMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with the King Bob-omb Mii Racing Suit
MKT Tour77 MiiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Time Trial (Mario Kart Tour)|Time Trial]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour78 PaulineCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Steer Clear of Obstacles]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour84 DiddyKongCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Goomba Takedown]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour84 BabyLuigiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Break Item Boxes]] bonus challenge held on this course
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Screenshots====
====Screenshots====
<gallery>
<gallery heights=68>
MKT GBA Bowser's Castle 3 Scene.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT GBA Bowser's Castle 3 Starting Line.jpg|Another view of the starting line
MKT GBA Bowser's Castle 3 View 2.jpg|View of the second half of the course
MKT Icon GBA Bowser's Castle 3RT.jpg|View of the R/T variant
MKT Icon GBA Bowser's Castle 3RT.jpg|View of the R/T variant
MKT Bowser Tour Week 1 Drivers.jpg|[[Meowser]] and [[Bowser|Dr. Bowser]] driving on the course
MKT Bowser Tour Week 1 Drivers.jpg|[[Meowser]] and [[Bowser|Dr. Bowser]] driving on the course
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|name1=<tt>old_koopa_gba</tt>
|meaning1=Old Bowser GBA
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパキャッスル3
|Jap=クッパキャッスル3

Latest revision as of 05:53, November 24, 2024

This article is about the race course from Mario Kart: Super Circuit and classic course in Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart Tour. For the race course from Super Mario Kart, extra course in Mario Kart: Super Circuit and classic course in Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, see SNES Bowser Castle 3.
Bowser Castle 3
Bowser's Castle 3
MKSC Bowser Castle 3 Starting Line.png
Information
Appears in Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
Mario Kart Wii (2008)
Mario Kart Tour (2022)
Cup(s) Star Cup (Super Circuit)
Leaf Cup (Wii)
Tour(s)
Online play No longer available (Wii)
Music sample
Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Mario Kart Wii

Mario Kart Tour
Course map
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
GBA Bowser Castle 3 map.png
MKSC Bowser Castle 3 Mini Map.png

Mario Kart Wii
GBA Bowser's Castle 3.png
Mario Kart Tour
Map of GBA Bowser's Castle 3 from Mario Kart Tour

Staff ghost(s)
Wii Nin★Fukuda
2:58.304 Dry BowserThe model for Dry Bowser's Standard Kart L from Mario Kart Wii
Wii Expert Nin★A24
2:39.391 Dry BowserFlame Runner

Bowser's Castle 3 (known as Bowser Castle 3 prior to Mario Kart Tour) is the fourth and final course of the Star Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. Like all other Bowser Castle courses, it features sharp 90° turns and jumps over pits of lava. Kamek can also be seen flying back and forth near the finish line. The course takes place on the exterior of the castle, with storm clouds and lightning visible in the background. The course shares its music with the other three Bowser Castles: 1, 2, and 4.

Bowser's Castle 3 reappears in Mario Kart Wii as the second course of the Leaf Cup, and in Mario Kart Tour starting with the 2022 Bowser Tour.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Course layout[edit]

The track starts with a turn to the left after the starting line, leading to a straight section of track containing the first set of Item Boxes and Coins which narrows after passing a Lava grid. The track then takes another left turn past two Thwomps, and then turns to the right over a pair of lava grids with more coins. The track then takes another right towards some coins and then makes a U-turn to the left over another grid featuring a pair of Thwomps. The track then passes over a number of small Ramps over the lava moving slightly to the right, with Lava Bubbles occasionally jumping up from the lava. The track passes another two Thwomps, with an Item Box behind the first one approached, and makes a U-turn to the left, leading to three more Thwomps and several more coins. The track heads to the right and passes over another grid in the lava, now with holes in it through which Lava Bubbles can occasionally jump, and then follows a zig zag shape to the right featuring more coins and Item Boxes. The track then makes a final turn to the left past another pair of Thwomps and over another lava grid with holes before returning to the starting line.

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

GBA Bowser Castle 3
GBA Bowser Castle 3 in Mario Kart Wii

Bowser Castle 3 makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart Wii as the second course of the Leaf Cup. The track is now a paler gray rather than blue, and the banners of Bowser in the background are now black with red faces, and Kamek has been removed from the track entirely. The track now features patches of mud that slow the player down on most of the track's corners, and all of the coins have been removed. Each set of Item Boxes now feature a larger number of Item Boxes, with several additional single boxes appearing behind Thwomps, Item Boxes occasionally appearing instead of Lava Bubbles on the jump section, extra sets being added on the corner after the jumps and after the zig zag section, and a moving set on the first grid with holes. A Dash Panel ramp has also been added on the left U-turn after the smaller ramps, with the Thwomps being slightly rearranged to suit the new layout. A shortcut can be performed by aiming left at the last yellow ramp and using a Mushroom. The course now has a starting banner, much like the other SNES and GBA courses.

Tournaments[edit]

The GBA Bowser Castle 3 tournament

February 2009's second tournament required players to pass through 30 gates on Bowser's Castle 3. Vehicles were restricted to karts only. The tournament was later repeated as the second tournament of February 2011, the first tournament of June 2012, and the second tournament of August 2013.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

View of GBA Bowser's Castle 3
The course in Mario Kart Tour

Bowser's Castle 3 reappears in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the 2022 Bowser Tour. Instead of having a unique appearance, the course now reuses the visuals of the other three GBA Bowser's Castle courses in this game. More ramps have been added to the course, most notably on the bridge at the end, which was slightly redesigned. All offroad sections and the additional ramp added in Mario Kart Wii have been removed. The U-turn after the series of jumps is noticeably shortened. The diagonal portion of the track has also been reworked to be wider and shorter. The coins have been re-added to the course, and Item Boxes can no longer appear instead of Lava Bubbles. Like the other GBA Bowser's Castle courses in the game and RMX Bowser's Castle 1, this course reuses Mario Kart 7's arrangement for GBA Bowser's Castle 1.

The course also appears as Bowser's Castle 3R (reversed), Bowser's Castle 3T (with ramps), and Bowser's Castle 3R/T (reversed with ramps). The latter first debuted in the 2023 New Year's Tour. In the T variant, there is a glide ramp which only becomes available on lap 2. In the R/T variant, a lot of the ramps are haphazardly placed in a way not seen on other T or R/T variants of tracks.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of GBA Bowser's Castle 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which GBA Bowser's Castle 3 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 GBA Bowser's Castle 3 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
GBA Bowser's Castle 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Bowser Mii Racing SuitCat MarioDaisy (Farmer)Daisy (Thai Dress)Dry Bones Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Samurai)MeowserPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitWendy Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle BellDragonflyFlaming SpeederFlowery BadwagonGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold BruiserGold Double-DeckerGold Warrior WagonGoo-Goo GoldHoliday SpeederMonarch KartRed CometRed OffroaderSilver Bullet BlasterTropical TruckWarrior WagonWhite Fast Frank 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom8-Bit GoombaFire Manta GliderGold Eggshell GliderLava RocksMario Bros. ParafoilOrigami GliderPink Magniflying GlassSilver Candlelight FlightWonderful Garnet Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Dry Bowser (Gold)Fire RosalinaGold MarioHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)*Morton Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Rocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Black Sneeker***Cream Cat CruiserGold Hop RodGold Wild SluggerGreen-Yellow Capsule KartHoliday KingLightning StreamlinerMach 8-RMagma BroomMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Orange StreamlinerProp KartPurple Rattle BuggyShielded Speedster**Strawberry Soft SwerveTuk-Tuk KartWild GoldYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame 8-Bit Fire Flower8-Bit StarFlybrary BookGold Tanooki ParafoilLuigi's Hat Balloon**Mario's Hat Balloon***Piranha Plant BalloonsPretzel GliderRainbow Flappy WingsRed and Gold UmbrellaRoyal FlushTropical BalloonsYukata Ribbon
Birdo (Orange)Birdo (Red)Light-blue YoshiOrange Shy GuyOrange YoshiPurple Koopa (Freerunning)
Iggy
GBA Bowser's Castle 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Bowser (Santa)Cat RosalinaDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Dry Bowser Mii Racing SuitGoomba Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPenguin ToadetteWiggler (Gold) Black SneekerCoconut 1Fish Bone FerryGold BruiserGold QuickshawGreen-Yellow Capsule KartHoliday SpeederMagma BroomOrange StreamlinerPurple Rattle BuggyRed Crawly KartShielded SpeedsterSilver KingSpicy ZucchiniStrawberry Soft Swerve 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom8-Bit Block GliderGold MeteorsMagniflying GlassPiranha Plant BalloonsPretzel GliderRainbow Flappy WingsRed EmblemRoyal FlushSecret ScrollSunny Surf MasterWicked Topaz Birdo Mii Racing SuitBowser Jr. (Pirate)Bowser Mii Racing Suit**Bronze Mii Racing SuitCat MarioChargin' Chuck (Gold)**Cheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Thai Dress)Dry Bones (Gold)Mario (Samurai)Petey Piranha (Gold)Rocky Wrench Mii Racing Suit* Black B Dasher Mk. 2Blazing EagleBoo PipesBright GirlCandy ClownDragonflyDry Bones Dasher**Flaming SpeederFlowery BadwagonGold Bullet BlasterGold Jingle BellGold Warrior WagonGoo-Goo BlackGoo-Goo GoldHot Pot Hot RodLightning StreamlinerMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Red Offroader***White Fast Frank Black StarchuteBoo Masks**Gold Checkered GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold CraneGold Origami GliderGold Piranha Plant BalloonsGold Toe-Bean BalloonsLava Rocks***Magic ParasolPink Gold MeteorsRainbow Fare FlierSilver Candlelight Flight
Blue Shy Guy Orange Turbo Birdo Bowser
Lemmy
GBA Bowser's Castle 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Bowser Mii Racing SuitChargin' ChuckDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitFire RosalinaGold MarioMario (Golf)Mario (Samurai)Morton Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Happi)Petey Piranha (Gold)Pokey Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Blazing EagleBoo PipesCandy ClownDry Bones DasherGold Bullet BlasterGold Shielded SpeedsterGold Wild SluggerGoo-Goo BlackLightning StreamlinerMach 8-RMagma BroomPink Capsule KartProp KartPurple DozerRainbow Pipe BuggyYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame 8-Bit Fire FlowerFlybrary BookGold Boo MasksGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Piranha Plant BalloonsGold Toe-Bean BalloonsHome-Field GliderLava RocksPiranha Plant BalloonsWario's MustacheYukata Ribbon Chargin' Chuck (Gold)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Dry Bones (Gold)Dry BowserKitsune LuigiLarry Mii Racing Suit**MeowserPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPenguin LuigiPenguin ToadettePetey PiranhaWario Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle Bell**Classic B Dasher Mk. 2Coconut 1Fish Bone FerryGold Cheep ChargerGold CometGold EggGold Kiddie KartGold Rambi RiderHoliday SpeederIron CucumberSakura Hop RodShielded SpeedsterSilver KingSpicy ZucchiniTropical TruckTuk-Tuk Kart Black Starchute***Festival WingsFire Manta GliderGift GliderGold Manta Glider**Mario Bros. ParafoilOrigami GliderPink Gold MeteorsPink Magniflying GlassRed EmblemSilver Candlelight FlightSunny Surf Master
Morton Warship
GBA Bowser's Castle 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Builder MarioChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserDry Bones Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Luigi (Knight)Pauline (Cowgirl)Roy Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Wiggler (Gold) Armored RiderBoo PipesClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Dozer DasherGold B DasherGold Hop RodGold Monarch KartGold Sushi RacerGold TricksterGreen-Yellow Capsule KartLightning StreamlinerRed OffroaderRed Vampire FlyerShielded SpeedsterSpicy ZucchiniWild Slugger Boo MasksBright RibbonFlybrary BookGold Mario's Hat BalloonLava RocksMario Bros. ParafoilRoy OilpaperSafety GliderSakura Origami GliderSilver Candlelight FlightSilver Luigi's Mustache Birdo Mii Racing SuitBlack Mii Racing SuitBowser (Santa)Bowser Mii Racing SuitChargin' Chuck (Gold)Dry BowserDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitGold MarioGoomba Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Samurai)Petey Piranha Black DozerBlack SneekerBlazing EagleCoral Jet CruiserCream ClassicGold BruiserGold BunnyGold QuickshawGold Rambi RiderGold Warrior WagonGoo-Goo BlackMagma BroomMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Piranha PipesRainbow TaxiTiger BruiserWarrior Wagon 8-Bit Fire FlowerBlack StarchuteCandlelight FlightOrigami GliderPink Gold MeteorsPiranha Plant BalloonsRainbow Flappy WingsRecord SetterRed EmblemSecret ScrollWario's MustacheWicked TopazYellow Hard Hat Balloon***
* 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]

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 Diddy Kong Cup challenge from the November–December 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour; a Goomba Takedown challenge set on GBA Bowser's Castle 3 Regular MKT Icon BabyLuigi.png
Baby Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-omb

Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom
1
  • 12
  • 24
  • 32
Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) Diddy Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Pauline Cup challenge from the 2022 Mario vs. Luigi Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on GBA Bowser's Castle 3 Regular Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Thwomp
Thwomp
Lava Bubble
Lava Bubble
Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022) The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Metal Mario Cup challenge from the 2023 Bowser Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on GBA Bowser's Castle 3 Regular Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 6
  • 10
  • 14
Bowser Tour (2023) The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Mario 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 Baby Luigi Cup challenge from the November–December 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on GBA Bowser's Castle 3 Regular Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Star from Mario Kart Tour
Super Star

Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mushroom

Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin
3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) Baby Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Luigi Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mii Cup challenge from the 2022 Bowser Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on GBA Bowser's Castle 3 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
  • 2:00.00
  • 1:54.00
  • 1:48.00
Bowser Tour (2022) Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

  • European website bio: "Thunder clouds are gathering on the horizon as you race across huge cobbles and attempt to twist round one sharp corner after another. And if that doesn't scare you, then maybe the massive Thwomps will!"

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GBA courses) § Bowser's Castle 3.

Screenshots[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart Wii old_koopa_gba Old Bowser GBA

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クッパキャッスル3[?]
Kuppa Kyassuru 3
Bowser Castle 3
Chinese (simplified) 酷霸王城堡3[1]
Kùbàwáng Chéngbǎo 3
Bowser Castle 3
Chinese (traditional) 庫巴城堡3[?]
Kùbā Chéngbǎo 3
Bowser Castle 3
French Château de Bowser 3
Château Bowser 3 (MKSC)[2]
Bowser's Castle 3
Bowser Castle 3
German Bowsers Festung 3[?] Bowser's Castle 3
Italian Castello di Bowser 3[?] Bowser's Castle 3
Korean 쿠파 성 3[?]
Kupa Seong 3
Bowser Castle 3
Portuguese Castelo do Bowser 3[?] Bowser's Castle 3
Spanish Castillo de Bowser 3[?] Bowser's Castle 3

References[edit]

  1. ^ From the iQue localization prototype.
  2. ^ Mario Kart: Super Circuit Instruction Booklet (EU), page 53