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==''Mario Kart 64''== | |||
'''Block Fort''' is a battle course with four structures in each corner of the level. Ramps lead up to the first level, where thin bridges lead to the other forts. Another ramp leads to the top level, with longer bridges to the other forts' roofs. [[Item Box]]es are on the ground levels edge-wall, and on both of the forts' levels. Like [[Double Deck]], this course shares its music with [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]]. [[Block City]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and [[Block Plaza]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' appear to be based on Block Fort. | |||
''' | ==''Mario Kart DS''== | ||
This battle course reappears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Despite {{classic-link|N64|Choco Mountain}} and Block Fort both returning in this game, the latter uses the same music as every other battle course. In addition, it is not given the "N64" prefix despite also being a [[classic course]]. Both of these also apply to [[Pipe Plaza]]. | |||
===Missions=== | |||
There is one [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|mission]] that takes place on Block Fort: | |||
*'''Mission 6-4'': The player controls [[Mario]], who must hit 10 moving [[Item Box]]es. Each Item Box contains a [[Mushroom]]. | |||
==Profiles== | ==Profiles== |
Revision as of 19:35, October 18, 2023
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The course icon in Mario Kart 64 | |||
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Appears in | Mario Kart 64 (1996) Mario Kart DS (2005) | ||
Cup(s) | Battle Mode | ||
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Mario Kart 64
Block Fort is a battle course with four structures in each corner of the level. Ramps lead up to the first level, where thin bridges lead to the other forts. Another ramp leads to the top level, with longer bridges to the other forts' roofs. Item Boxes are on the ground levels edge-wall, and on both of the forts' levels. Like Double Deck, this course shares its music with Choco Mountain. Block City from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Block Plaza from Mario Kart Wii appear to be based on Block Fort.
Mario Kart DS
This battle course reappears in Mario Kart DS. Despite N64 Choco Mountain and Block Fort both returning in this game, the latter uses the same music as every other battle course. In addition, it is not given the "N64" prefix despite also being a classic course. Both of these also apply to Pipe Plaza.
Missions
There is one mission that takes place on Block Fort:
- 'Mission 6-4: The player controls Mario, who must hit 10 moving Item Boxes. Each Item Box contains a Mushroom.
Profiles
Mario Kart 64
- Instruction booklet: "The map consists of a series of floors, each three levels high. The four blocks are colored red, yellow, green and blue so you can quickly check your opponents' screens to find their locations."
- Web page: "Block Fort is a multi-level arena with three levels of platforms linked by ramps and elevated roads. The four blocks that make up the arena are color coded so you can tell where your opponents with a glance at their screen."[1]
Gallery
The course icon in Mario Kart DS
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | ブロックとりで[?] Burokku Toride |
Block Fort | |
Chinese | 四色堡垒[?] Sìsè Bǎolěi |
Four Color Fort | |
German | Block-Fort[?] | Block Fort | |
Italian | Forte Blocco[?] | Block Fort | |
Korean | 블록 요새[?] Beullok Yosae |
Block Fort | |
Spanish (NOE) | Ciudad Bloque[?] | Block City; shared with Block City |
Trivia
- In the Nintendo 64 version, the entire battle course appears to be surrounded by a sea of water, as shown in the icon in the battle stage selection. In the Nintendo DS version, the Touch Screen indicates the course is surrounded by a field of grass.
References
- ^ (February 5, 1998) Nintendo: Mario Kart 64: Battle Mode (Internet Archive). Retrieved February 24, 2018.