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[[File:MKT Choco Mountain Scene.jpg|thumb|300px|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
[[File:MKT Choco Mountain Scene.jpg|thumb|300px|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Choco Mountain reappears once more in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where it makes its debut in the [[Exploration Tour (2020)|2020 Exploration Tour]]. The starting banner has been changed to a wooden sign with a blue, three-dimensional ''Mario Kart'' logo, and more signs were added to the track. There is now a scarce amount of foliage on the borders of the road. A pit and some dead trees have been added at the left of the first turn and some small ramps were added just before the face of the mountain. After entering through the mountain, the track now has a cavern section with [[Swoop]]s, crystals and off-road shortcuts. A [[Glide Ramp]] with a pit below and on the right has been added at the end of the cavern. A concrete wall and [[Fish Bone]] fossils were added in the part with the boulders. The banister that was originally present in ''Mario Kart 64'' in 50cc and Time Trials reappears in all difficulty levels, but only from the curve right after the boulders. The last turn now has a off-road part that the players can use as a shortcut. The player can now perform a [[Jump Boost]] by hitting the broken bridge.
Choco Mountain reappears once more in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where it makes its debut in the [[Exploration Tour (2020)|2020 Exploration Tour]]. The starting banner has been changed to a wooden sign with a blue, three-dimensional ''Mario Kart'' logo, and more signs were added to the track. There is now a scarce amount of foliage on the borders of the road. A pit and some dead trees have been added at the left of the first turn and some small ramps were added just before the face of the mountain. After entering through the mountain, the track now has a cavern section with [[Swoop]]s, crystals and off-road shortcuts. A [[Glide Ramp]] with a pit below and on the right has been added at the end of the cavern. A concrete wall and [[Fish Bone]] fossils were added in the part with the boulders. The banister that was originally present in ''Mario Kart 64'' in 50cc and Time Trials reappears in all difficulty levels, but only from the curve right after the boulders. The last turn now has a off-road part that the players can use as a shortcut. The player can now perform a [[Jump Boost]] by hitting the broken bridge.
The course is a favorite of [[Pink Gold Peach]], [[Mario|Mario (Chef)]], [[Captain Toad]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Lederhosen)]], [[Tanooki Mario]], [[Mario|Mario (Samurai)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Farmer)]], [[Wario|Wario (Hiker)]], [[King Bob-omb]], [[Donkey Kong Jr.|Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], and the [[Mii|Nabbit Mii Racing Suit]]. It is also a favorite of [[Yoshi (species)|Black Yoshi]], [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)]], and [[Nabbit]] if they reach level 6.


Choco Mountain also has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and a reverse/trick variant, referred to as '''Choco Mountain R''', '''Choco Mountain T''', and '''Choco Mountain R/T''', respectively. The former two were introduced along with the normal variant in the 2020 Exploration Tour, while the latter was introduced in the [[Wedding Tour]]. The reverse and trick variant replaces the gliding section with many ramps.
Choco Mountain also has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and a reverse/trick variant, referred to as '''Choco Mountain R''', '''Choco Mountain T''', and '''Choco Mountain R/T''', respectively. The former two were introduced along with the normal variant in the 2020 Exploration Tour, while the latter was introduced in the [[Wedding Tour]]. The reverse and trick variant replaces the gliding section with many ramps.
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For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of N64 Choco Mountain tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of N64 Choco Mountain tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of N64 Choco Mountain tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of N64 Choco Mountain tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|N64|Choco Mountain}}


==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==

Revision as of 17:49, August 8, 2023

Choco Mountain
Choco Mountain from Mario Kart 64.
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 64 (1996)
Mario Kart DS (2005)
Mario Kart Tour (2020)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 1) (2022)
Cup(s) Flower Cup (64)
Leaf Cup (DS)
Golden Dash Cup (8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Distance 687 m
Online play No longer available (DS)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart 64 / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart 64
An aerial view of Choco Mountain.Mini map of Chock Mountain from Mario Kart 64

Mario Kart DS
Choco Mountain mapMario Kart DS
Mario Kart Tour
Map of N64 Choco Mountain from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of N64 Choco Mountain in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Staff ghost(s)
DS Ninten★イシビ
2:15.571 WarioDragonfly
8DX 150cc Nin★Massim
2:08.949 Koopa TroopaBiddybuggyStandardSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Alice
1:31.715 Tanooki MarioTanooki KartMonsterSuper Glider

Template:Quote2 Choco Mountain is the third course of the Flower Cup in Mario Kart 64. The course features falling rocks as obstacles. A third through it, a chocolate pyramid can be seen. The course's chocolate aesthetic is reminiscent of the Choco Island racecourses from Super Mario Kart. The course reappears in Mario Kart DS as the second race of the Leaf Cup and in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the 2020 Exploration Tour. In the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, it reappears as the third race of the Golden Dash Cup.

In the 50cc difficulty level and the Time Trials mode, the curve is protected by a banister where the players could not fall into the trap; however, the banister disappears if the player chooses a higher difficulty level than 50cc. In Mario Kart DS, there is no banister present at all. In Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the banister is present in all difficulty levels.

In Mario Kart 64, this course's music also plays on Block Fort and Double Deck during Battle Mode.

Course layout

The race starts out on a straight road that eventually leads to a curve to the right. The curve also features a twisty road and a row of Item Boxes for players to use. After the curve and the twist, the road continues curving until a U-turn leads players into a longer straight road. This straight road leads to an overhang, where players originally started.

Past the overhang, another curve to the left takes players to the bottom left part of the course, where the road is somewhat straight, but not as straight as the preceding road. Players then turn left, pass a row of item boxes, and drive over a small hill that makes players fly. After the small hill, there is a somewhat sharp curve to the left. In the 50cc races and the Time Trials mode, banisters are set to prevent players from falling into the water below. However, the banisters are not present in the 100cc, 150cc, and EXTRA modes. Boulders fly out on the sharp curve to flatten and slow down any player that is present in their landing spot. There is a body of water present on the other side of the curve that the boulders fall into.

After the falling boulders, a right curve takes players to a straight road, with the road below them to the left. If players fall into the road below, they must race the part they were just in, also with the penalty of losing any position if players are behind them. After this dangerous place is a curve to the left, with three sets of hills that also send players flying into the finish line, where they start the track again.

Mario Kart DS

Screenshot of Choco Mountain
Choco Mountain in Mario Kart DS

Choco Mountain makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart DS as the second course of the Leaf Cup. Not many changes were made, aside from the graphics, and the banister that protects the player in Mario Kart 64 in 50cc and Time Trials was removed completely. The course was available in Wi-Fi. In Mission 4-6, Donkey Kong has to destroy 10 Item Boxes while avoiding the fake ones.

Mario Kart Tour

View of N64 Choco Mountain in Mario Kart Tour
The course in Mario Kart Tour

Choco Mountain reappears once more in Mario Kart Tour, where it makes its debut in the 2020 Exploration Tour. The starting banner has been changed to a wooden sign with a blue, three-dimensional Mario Kart logo, and more signs were added to the track. There is now a scarce amount of foliage on the borders of the road. A pit and some dead trees have been added at the left of the first turn and some small ramps were added just before the face of the mountain. After entering through the mountain, the track now has a cavern section with Swoops, crystals and off-road shortcuts. A Glide Ramp with a pit below and on the right has been added at the end of the cavern. A concrete wall and Fish Bone fossils were added in the part with the boulders. The banister that was originally present in Mario Kart 64 in 50cc and Time Trials reappears in all difficulty levels, but only from the curve right after the boulders. The last turn now has a off-road part that the players can use as a shortcut. The player can now perform a Jump Boost by hitting the broken bridge.

Choco Mountain also has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and a reverse/trick variant, referred to as Choco Mountain R, Choco Mountain T, and Choco Mountain R/T, respectively. The former two were introduced along with the normal variant in the 2020 Exploration Tour, while the latter was introduced in the Wedding Tour. The reverse and trick variant replaces the gliding section with many ramps.

Like Donut Plains 1, Koopa Troopa Beach 2, Frappe Snowland and Mushroom Bridge, it retains its original music, rather than using the Mario Kart DS arrangement.

For this course's tour appearances, see List of N64 Choco Mountain tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which N64 Choco Mountain 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 N64 Choco Mountain 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
N64 Choco Mountain from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Captain ToadDaisy (Farmer)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)King Bob-ombLuigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Chef)Mario (Samurai)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitPara-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPink Gold PeachTanooki MarioWaluigi (Vampire)Wario (Hiker) Black DozerBlack Jingle BellBlack Turbo YoshiCact-RClanky KartCleanup HitterDark BuggyDK MaximumGold Kiddie KartHot Pot Hot RodMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Moo Moo OffroaderParty-WingPoison Apple KartRibbon RiderRoaring RacerTaiko Drum DasherWarrior Wagon Chocolate Banana CrêpeFuzzy KiteGold 8-Bit GliderGold Penguin WingtipGold SwooperJumping Mario HanafudaMagic ParasolNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaSakura Origami GliderSilver BellsSilver StarchuteStrawberry DonutWicked TopazWonderful DiamondWonderful Garnet Black Yoshi**Bowser Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitFunky KongGold MarioLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Aviator)Nabbit**Pauline (Rose)Rosalina (Aurora)Santa Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Pastry Chef)**Wario (Cowboy) Clackety KartClassic B Dasher Mk. 2***Firefly*Gold Cheep Snorkel**Gold Clanky Kart**Gold Double-DeckerGold EggGold PaintsterGreen Apple KartGreen Speeder**Holiday SpeederKoopa King**Pineapple 1Rainbow TaxiRambi RunnerRed B DasherRose Taxi*Silver Cupid's ArrowYellow Offroader 8-Bit Super GliderBaby Mario HanafudaBanana Wingtip**Black StarchuteBlooper WingtipChocolate DonutDragon WingsGold UmbrellaLava RocksMario Golf CapMeteor BalloonsNabbit ParachuteNinja Scroll*Pink Gold Paper Glider**Rainbow Fare FlierTanooki Parafoil***Treasure Map**Vampire Wings
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Pink Shy Guy Yellow Turbo Birdo
Wendy
N64 Choco Mountain R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Bowser Mii Racing SuitCaptain ToadDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDry BowserFunky KongLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Aviator)Mario (Chef)Mario (King)Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Waluigi (Vampire) Cact-RChocolate Banana MinibusClackety KartClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Crawly KartDark BuggyGold BunnyGold Cheep SnorkelGold EagleGold EggGold PaintsterGold Warrior WagonMonarch KartParty-WingPoison Apple KartShielded SpeedsterWarrior Wagon Banana WingtipBlack StarchuteBlooper WingtipCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsCheep Cheep MasksChocolate Banana CrêpeChocolate DonutGold Mario's Hat BalloonJumping Mario HanafudaLava RocksNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaSakura Origami GliderTreasure MapYoshi's Cookies Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Goomba Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb**King Bob-omb (Gold)Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPauline (Rose)Peach (Explorer)Rosalina (Swimwear)Shy Guy (Ninja)*Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Toadette (Explorer)**Yoshi Mii Racing Suit BadwagonBlack Turbo YoshiBronze CucumberChain Chomp ChariotCoconut 1*DK Maximum**Dragonfly*Firefly**Gold Clanky KartGold Snow Skimmer**Head Honcho*Koopa King*Moo Moo Offroader*Rainbow TaxiRed B DasherRibbon RiderSilver Bullet BlasterWaluigi Racer Mk. 2 Baby Mario HanafudaBright Balloons*Chocolate Pretzel*Dragon WingsFlybrary Book***Gold Swooper**New Year's 2023Ninja ScrollOrigami GliderRecord SetterSilver BellsSilver StarchuteStrawberry Donut**Wonderful Diamond
Yellow Turbo Birdo Hammer Bro Egg 1Gold Blooper Bob-omb Parafoil
LudwigWendy
N64 Choco Mountain T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Black YoshiBronze Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Luigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Samurai)MarioTuxedoMario (Tuxedo)Peach (Explorer)Rosalina (Aurora)Santa Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Pastry Chef)Toadette (Explorer)Yoshi Mii Racing Suit Black B Dasher Mk. 2Bronze CucumberCamo Tanooki KartClackety KartDozer DasherDragonflyFireflyHead HonchoIron CucumberKoopa KingLightning StreamlinerMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Pineapple 1Pumpkin KartRainbow TaxiRambi RunnerSilver Bullet BlasterVampire FlyerWaluigi Racer Mk. 2 Blooper WingtipBright RibbonChocolate PretzelGold SwooperJumping Mario HanafudaNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaNinja ScrollOrigami GliderStrawberry DonutTreasure MapVampire WingsWicked Topaz Captain ToadDaisy (Farmer)**Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Dr. Mario*Dry BowserIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-ombLemmy Mii Racing SuitMario (Sunshine)*Nabbit Mii Racing Suit*Pink Gold PeachRosalina (Swimwear)**Tanooki Mario Badwagon**Black Shielded SpeedsterBlue-Green Capsule Kart*Cact-RClanky KartCleanup HitterDark BuggyGold Cheep SnorkelGold Clanky Kart*Gold Egg***Gold Snow Skimmer*Green SpeederHot Pot Hot RodMonarch KartPink SpeederRibbon Rider**Shielded SpeedsterSilver Cupid's ArrowTaiko Drum DasherYellow Offroader 8-Bit Block GliderAutumn Leaves*Baby Mario Hanafuda**Black Cat ParafoilCalico Toe-Bean Balloons*Chocolate Banana Crêpe**Chocolate DonutFestive HollyFlybrary Book*Magic ParasolMeteor Balloons*Safety Glider**Silver Bells
Pink Shy Guy Egg 1 Bob-omb Parafoil
Ludwig
N64 Choco Mountain R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Birdo (Black)Birdo (White)Builder ToadCat MarioCat ToadChargin' ChuckChargin' Chuck (Gold)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Dr. MarioGoomba Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Tuxedo)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitWario Mii Racing Suit Cact-IceCandy ClownChain Chomp ChariotClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Cleanup HitterFlaming SpeederGold Double-DeckerGold Shielded SpeedsterGold ZucchiniGrand BadwagonHoliday SpeederHot Pot Hot RodIce-Cream MinibusJade Hop RodPurple BunnyRambi RunnerRed OffroaderRose TaxiSilver Cupid's ArrowSweet Ride 8-Bit Bullet BillBlack Toe-Bean BalloonsBright BalloonsButterfly PrismCat ParafoilFestive HollyGlittering ParasolGold Mario's Hat BalloonGold Origami GliderMario Golf CapMeteor BalloonsRainbow Fare FlierSilver Manta GliderSilver StarchuteSnow CrystalsVanilla & Chocolate Balloons Builder ToadetteCat Rosalina**Dr. PeachDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)King Boo Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Chef)**Mario (King)Mario (Samurai)Rosalina (Chef)Shy Guy (Ninja)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black Jingle BellBlack Turbo BirdoBronze CucumberCamo Tanooki Kart**Chocolate Banana MinibusCrimson Hop RodGold Bullet Blaster**Gold EagleGold Rambi Rider*Gold Warrior WagonGray Cat Cruiser**Inferno FlyerLunar Cruiser***Pineapple 1Pink DozerPink SneekerSunny Surf SailerTanooki KartTiger BruiserWild Pink***Yellow Offroader* 8-Bit Super GliderAutumn LeavesBaby Mario HanafudaBlack Cat Parafoil**Black Great SailFuzzy KiteGlinting GliderGold 8-Bit GliderGold BellsGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Penguin Wingtip***Green EmblemJumping Mario HanafudaLava Rocks*New Year's 2023Starry Great SailToe-Bean BalloonsWonderful GarnetYellow Hard Hat BalloonYukata Ribbon*
Pink Turbo YoshiRambi Rider
* 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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

N64 Choco Mountain as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Choco Mountain in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Choco Mountain returns as the third course of the Golden Dash Cup in the Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is heavily patterned after its appearance in Mario Kart Tour, though with updated graphics. The ramps before the cavern section have been removed, as was the ability to trick off the broken bridge. The track also receives a Western-inspired arrangement with harmonica, fiddle, banjo, and electric guitar.[1] Koopa Paratroopas and Shy Guys have been added as spectators on the course.

As with all other courses from Wave 1, this course's icon and lighting were adjusted slightly in the 2.1.0 update. Prior to the aforementioned update, the wheels on the karts did not build up dirt despite the fact that Choco Mountain is a dirt-based track.

Profiles

Mario Kart 64

  • Instruction manual bio: "This mountainous course climbs and descends through extreme altitude differences and has continuous sharp curves. Your skills at sliding can greatly affect your rank or time. Watch for the signs along the way warning where large rocks might fall on you."
  • Website bio: "Dangerous mountain roadways make this course tricky"[2]

Mario Kart DS

  • American website bio: "This mountain path is brimming with hazards. Whether you're dodging a boulder or testing your nerve along a cliff edge, Choco Mountain is no joke."
  • European website bio: "If Choco Mountain was a chocolate bar, it would be the kind with teeth-breaking crunchy bits inside, rather than a smooth and creamy centre. Here, deadly rockslides knock the unwary driver into an abyss, while you fight to maintain control over the undulating terrain."

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart 64 game.
    • True to its name, this course takes place on a chocolate-colored mountain full of corners and slopes. Hmm...you don't suppose you can eat it, can you?
    • Watch out for falling rocks! Paying attention to their shadows may help.
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Introducing Choco Mountain!
    Making its debut in the Nintendo 64 title, Mario Kart 64, Choco Mountain is distinctive for its many bends, slopes and chocolate-hued peaks! Then there's the tumbling rocks that assail the track in places. Getting through in one piece will take some doing! If you're up for a chocolatey challenge, give it a try!

Sponsors

Mario Kart 64

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart Tour / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Gallery

Mario Kart 64

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart Tour

Course icons

Screenshots

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese チョコマウンテン[?]
Choko Maunten
Choco Mountain
Chinese 巧克力山[?]
Qiǎokèlì Shān
Chocolate Mountain
Dutch Chocokloof[?] Choco Gorge
German Schoko-Sumpf[?] Choco Swamp
Italian Cioccocanyon[?] Choco Canyon
Korean 초코 마운틴[?]
Choko Mauntin
Choco Mountain
Portuguese (NOA) Montanha Chocolate[?] Chocolate Mountain
Portuguese (NOE) Monte Achocolatado[?] Mount Chocolate
Russian Шоколадная гора[?]
Shokoladnaya gora
Chocolate Mountain
Spanish Monte Chocolate[?] Mount Chocolate

References

  1. ^ Nintendo (February 9, 2022). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC – Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Mario Kart 64: Flower Cup. nintendo.com. February 5, 1998, 06:51:55 UTC snapshot on Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 21, 2019.