Thwomp Desert

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Thwomp Desert is a battle course in Mario Kart Wii.

Course layout

Thwomp Desert during gameplay

Drivers battle in the middle of a quicksand pit surrounded by cacti, where players are gradually sucked down to the center of the pit. Although the area outside of the quicksand trap seems secure, Item Boxes appear near the center of the pit. Players can prevent being drawn into the pit by simply driving away from it, as well as jumping on the buried remains of Thwomps near the trap.

Sometimes, the giant Thwomp crashes into the ground, crushing players under it and creating waves in the quicksand that push the racers away from the center. Hitting the center of the pit (the player can actually drive very close to the pit center and not get sucked in) results in the player sinking into the sand, and Lakitu eventually retrieves them after a few seconds. Hitting the cacti causes players to spin out briefly.

Tournaments

Dry Bones battles a Big Pokey at Thwomp Desert

A tournament took place on this battle course, where players had to battle a Big Pokey, which was located at the center of the course. Bob-ombs were used to attack it, and as it got damaged, body segments would move around. Making contact with the Big Pokey or its body segments would immobilize and knock the player(s) around for a few seconds. This tournament was the first tournament of October 2008, and it was later repeated as the second tournament of September 2009.

Profiles

  • Mario Kart Wii European website: "With sinking sand and a giant Thwomp waiting for you at the centre of this dustbowl arena, it would be wise to drift around the edges as you attempt to secure victory."

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ドッスンさばく[?]
Dossun Sabaku
Thwomp Desert
German Steinwüste[?] Stone Desert
Italian Deserto Twomp[?] Thwomp Desert
Korean 쿵쿵 사막[?]
Kungkung Samak
Thwomp Desert
Spanish (NOA) Desierto de Don Pisotón[?] Thwomp's Desert
Spanish (NOE) Desierto Roca Picuda[?] Thwomp Desert

Trivia

  • Thwomp Desert is one of only two Mario Kart Wii battle courses (along with Chain Chomp Wheel) with something other than opponents appearing on the map, as the Thwomp appears.

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