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'''Slot Machine Barrels'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet | '''Slot Machine Barrels'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=2010|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|title=''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet|page=18}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=en-gb|date=2010|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|author=Nintendo|title=''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet|page=23}}</ref> are objects in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' (and [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|its Nintendo Switch port]]). These [[barrel]]s are the successors to [[End of Level Target]]s and [[Level Flag]]s from earlier ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' titles, even giant fruits from ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', in that they represent the ends of all [[level]]s (except boss levels and Key Temples). | ||
At first, a Slot Machine Barrel is idle and displays a yellow star on a red background. When the [[Kong]]s go near a Slot Machine Barrel, the roulette in its center begins to spin between prizes. They include a [[banana]] (which represents five), a [[Red Balloon]], a [[Banana Coin]], and a DK symbol. By hitting the barrel, the Kongs win the displayed prize, and the level ends. Unlike with End of Level Targets, the prizes for Slot Machine Barrels are consistent in every level. | At first, a Slot Machine Barrel is idle and displays a yellow star on a red background. When the [[Kong]]s go near a Slot Machine Barrel, the roulette in its center begins to spin between prizes. They include a [[banana]] (which represents five), a [[Red Balloon]], a [[Banana Coin]], and a DK symbol. By hitting the barrel, the Kongs win the displayed prize, and the level ends. Unlike with End of Level Targets, the prizes for Slot Machine Barrels are consistent in every level. | ||
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|JapR=Gōru Bareru | |JapR=Gōru Bareru | ||
|JapM=Goal Barrel | |JapM=Goal Barrel | ||
|Fre=Tonneau-tombola<ref>''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet | |Fre=Tonneau-tombola<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet|page=40}}</ref> | ||
|FreM=Raffle Barrel | |FreM=Raffle Barrel | ||
|Ita=Barile sorpresa<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' Italian manual | |Ita=Barile sorpresa<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' Italian manual|page=23}}</ref><ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' Italian electronic manual, section 9</ref> | ||
|ItaM=Surprise barrel | |ItaM=Surprise barrel | ||
|SpaA=Barril sorpresa<ref>''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet | |SpaA=Barril sorpresa<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet|page=62}}</ref> | ||
|SpaAM=Surprise Barrel | |SpaAM=Surprise Barrel | ||
|SpaE=Barril tragaperras<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'' Spanish electronic manual, section 25</ref> | |SpaE=Barril tragaperras<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'' Spanish electronic manual, section 25</ref> |
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![]() A Slot Machine Barrel in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | |
First appearance | Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010) |
Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018) |
Slot Machine Barrels[1][2] are objects in Donkey Kong Country Returns, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (and its Nintendo Switch port). These barrels are the successors to End of Level Targets and Level Flags from earlier Donkey Kong Country titles, even giant fruits from Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, in that they represent the ends of all levels (except boss levels and Key Temples).
At first, a Slot Machine Barrel is idle and displays a yellow star on a red background. When the Kongs go near a Slot Machine Barrel, the roulette in its center begins to spin between prizes. They include a banana (which represents five), a Red Balloon, a Banana Coin, and a DK symbol. By hitting the barrel, the Kongs win the displayed prize, and the level ends. Unlike with End of Level Targets, the prizes for Slot Machine Barrels are consistent in every level.
If the Kongs hit a Slot Machine Barrel just as it displays the DK logo, the player can shake the Wii Remote (and Nunchuk, if one is used) in Donkey Kong Country Returns or press /
or
/
(depending on the control scheme) in Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D to hit the Slot Machine Barrel several times until it breaks. The number of hits given to the barrel provides the same number of a random prize to the Kongs, to a maximum of 15.
In the Time Attack mode, a Slot Machine Barrel displays a checkered flag. By hitting the barrel, Professor Chops waves the checkered flag to stop the timer, and the Kongs finish the level. In Donkey Kong Country Returns, the Slot Machine Barrel of the Golden Temple displays a Mirror Trophy. When the Kongs hit that Slot Machine Barrel, the player unlocks Mirror Mode.
In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, some levels contain more than one Slot Machine Barrel. These additional barrels mark a secret exit, much like secret Goal Poles from the New Super Mario Bros. subseries, and they unlock a hidden, alternate path on the world map.
Gallery
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Donkey Kong hitting a Slot Machine Barrel when the DK logo is displayed
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | ゴールバレル Gōru Bareru |
Goal Barrel | |
French | Tonneau-tombola[3] | Raffle Barrel | |
Italian | Barile sorpresa[4][5] | Surprise barrel | |
Spanish (NOA) | Barril sorpresa[6] | Surprise Barrel | |
Spanish (NOE) | Barril tragaperras[7] | Slot Machine Barrel |
Trivia
- The jingle that plays just before the barrel spins is the same sound effect that plays when a Gōrumondo or Mini Panda is defeated in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.
References
- ^ Nintendo (2010). Donkey Kong Country Returns instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
- ^ Nintendo (2010). Donkey Kong Country Returns instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (British English). Page 23.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country Returns instruction booklet. Page 40.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country Returns Italian manual. Page 23.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Italian electronic manual, section 9
- ^ Donkey Kong Country Returns instruction booklet. Page 62.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Spanish electronic manual, section 25