Tour Bangkok Rush
| Bangkok Rush | |||
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 View of the BTS Skytrain rail tracks | |||
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| Appears in | Mario Kart Tour (2022 (1), 2023 (2, 3)) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 4) (2023) | ||
| Cup(s) | Boomerang Cup | ||
| Tour(s) |
Bangkok Rush:
Bangkok Tour Winter Tour (2023) Bangkok Rush 2: Winter Tour (2023) Bangkok Rush 3: Winter Tour (2023) | ||
| Based on | Bangkok, Thailand | ||
| Online play | Available (Switch) | ||
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Bangkok Rush is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is based on and named after Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, and made its debut in the city’s namesake tour, the Bangkok Tour.
Like most other city courses in Mario Kart Tour, this course has three routes; Bangkok Rush, Bangkok Rush 2, and Bangkok Rush 3, with the last two debuting together in the 2023 Winter Tour. The course visits various landmarks of the city it is based on, with the first route involving the Chao Phraya River and Maeklong Railway Market, the second route taking racers through Esplanade Ratchadaphisek and the Train Night Market Ratchada, and the third route featuring the Giant Swing and Democracy Monument. The first and second routes additionally feature the BTS Skytrain, with Inky Piranha Plants serving as obstacles underneath. So far, Bangkok Rush is the only city course that has received multiple routes introduced in one tour. Additionally, the third route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two.
This first route for this course is a favorite of Mario (Aviator), Dr. Peach, Cat Mario, Daisy (Thai Dress), Pink Shy Guy (Ninja), and the Silver and Chain Chomp Mii Racing Suits. The second route is a favorite of Penguin Toadette, Daisy (Farmer), Kitsune Luigi, Pink Shy Guy (Ninja), and the Wario, Pastry Chef, and Rocky Wrench Mii Racing Suits. The third route is a favorite of Yoshi (Gold Egg), Dr. Mario, Daisy (Thai Dress), Daisy (Sailor), Petey Piranha, Chargin' Chuck (Gold), and the Goomba and Rocky Wrench Mii Racing Suits.
Bangkok Rush returns as the first course of the Boomerang Cup in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass.
Mario Kart Tour
Course layouts
Bangkok Rush
In the standard layout, the course starts at the Grand Palace beside a building with two elephant statues, with the Wat Arun visible ahead. After a gradual left turn, the player briefly travels across the Chao Phraya River with rowboats that can be tricked off of. A sharp left turn follows, followed by a sharp right near the Democracy Monument. Another sharp left brings the player through the Maeklong Railway Market, where the player can either go onto the stalls via wood planks or drive in the middle of some train tracks. After a gradual U-turn, the course goes underneath the elevated rail tracks of BTS Skytrain surrounded by King Power Mahanakhon, shopping malls that resemble MBK Center and Siam Paragon, and the Giant Swing, with Inky Piranha Plants and cars. The player can also go up some stairs to reach the Skytrain section. The course then takes a left S-curve next to the giant Ganesha statue and the Phra Buddhasaiyas to the finish line. In the trick variant, Rocky Wrenches are added to the lower part of the market section.
The river section of the course triggers the underwater propeller if the player turns to the right at the start of the area.
The course also appears as Bangkok Rush R (reverse), Bangkok Rush T (with ramps), and Bangkok Rush R/T (reverse and with ramps).
Bangkok Rush 2
Bangkok Rush 2 starts at the same place as Bangkok Rush in the same direction, but the player takes a gradual right turn this time, leading to a street. Another gradual left turn further down leads to a parking lot that resembles Esplanade Ratchadaphisek, inside of which there are three sharp left turns upwards, before the player makes a jump onto the Train Night Market Ratchada, where the player can either bounce on the tents, or drive underneath then. After a sharp right turn along the Ratchadaphisek Road, the layout follows similarly to the first variant, having the player drive on or under the BTS Skytrain railway, before making their way to the finish line.
The course also appears as Bangkok Rush 2R (reverse), Bangkok Rush 2T (with ramps), and Bangkok Rush 2R/T (reverse and with ramps).
Bangkok Rush 3
This route starts in the opposite direction of the other two. The player makes two right-angled left turns before driving on to a decorated street lined with parked tuk-tuks. Racers then take a slight right to drive up a hill, before going off of a glider ramp and gliding either beneath, or around the Giant Swing and Democracy Monument. Additionally, players can opt to drive around the landmarks using roads that circle around them. After that, the player turns right to a road besides the Chao Phraya River, where they can bounce off of parked tuk-tuks, before making another final sharp right turn to the finish line.
The course also appears as Bangkok Rush 3R (reverse), Bangkok Rush 3T (with ramps), and Bangkok Rush 3R/T (reverse and with ramps).
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of Bangkok Rush tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Bangkok Rush returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass. It appears as the first course of the Boomerang Cup. It serves as an expanded and combined version of the three routes for the course. Similarly to Template:Classic-link, the course is noticeably brighter and paler compared to how it appeared in Mario Kart Tour. It is also more foggy compared to the Tour version. The wooden plank path leading up to the left stretch of canopies in the Maeklong Railway Market section has been removed, though the right side remains directly accessible, and the left side is still accessible with a Jump Boost, even having Coins along it. The Inky Piranha Plants have also been removed and replaced with Piranha Plants. The Sky Asiatique now spins, as opposed to remaining stationary. Fireworks have been added to the background.[1] Koopa Paratroopas have been added as spectators near the Train Night Market Ratchada. Sidesteppers have been added in the Bangkok Rush 3 route, presumably replacing the parked tuk-tuks in Tour. Jump Boosts can no longer be performed going up the parking garage.
The route this course takes is currently unknown, though all three routes from Mario Kart Tour are shown to be utilized, and are all done in the direction that their regular variants go in. Racers begin the course facing the same direction they start the first and second routes in. On subsequent laps, Item Boxes are shown on the starting line, similarly to Template:Classic-link. At least one lap begins with racers driving the opposite direction, however.[1]
Bangkok Rush is one of three courses from Mario Kart Tour to appear in the fourth wave, alongside Template:Classic-link and Template:Classic-link.
Internally, in version 2.1.0, a very brief snippet of the course's music was present, referred to as "Cnsw_55", implying it may have originally been intended to be the first course of the Cherry Cup.
Profiles
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: The Metropolitan Tour is wrapping up in blue. The next tour takes place in a lively market with a beautiful sunset. Next up is the Bangkok Tour featuring the Bangkok Rush course![2]
Gallery
Bangkok Rush
Course icons
The course icon with Daisy (Thai Dress)
The course icon with the Roaring Racer Mii Racing Suit
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Mario (Sunshine)
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Diddy Kong
The course icon of the Trick variant with Luigi (Vacation)
The course icon of the Trick variant with Captain Toad
The course icon of the Trick variant with Daisy
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Builder Mario
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Daisy (Farmer)
The course icon of the Snap a Photo bonus challenge held on Bangkok Rush T
The course icon of the Ring Race bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Big Reverse Race vs. 100 bonus challenge held on this course
Screenshots
View of the starting line
Alternate view of the starting line
View of the Chao Phraya River.
View of the Maeklong Railway Market.
Alternate view of the Maeklong Railway Market.
Daisy (Thai Dress) driving on the course with the Tuk-Tuk Kart
Bangkok Rush 2
Course icons
The course icon with Kitsune Luigi
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Daisy (Farmer)
The course icon of the Trick variant with Dr. Peach
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Daisy (Thai Dress)
The course icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge held on this course
Screenshots
View of a street
View of the Train Night Market Ratchada
Alternate view of the Train Night Market Ratchada with the parking garage in the distance
View of the parking garage's entrance.
View of the Roaring Racer Mii Suit in Bangkok Rush in the trailer; the G Tower can be seen in the distance
Bangkok Rush 3
Course icons
The course icon with Daisy (Thai Dress)
The course icon of the Reverse variant the Yellow Mii Racing Suit
The course icon of the Trick variant with Cat Luigi
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Toadette (Sailor)
The course icon of the Combo Attack bonus challenge held on Bangkok Rush 3T
Screenshots
View of a street
View of the Democracy Monument
Alternate view of the Democracy Monument
View of the glider section in the trailer
Wide view of landmarks in Bangkok Rush 3
Water Geysers in Bangkok Rush 3T
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The course icon
- MK8-Course-Tour BangkokRush.jpg
View of the starting line
View of the Chao Phraya River
View of the Maeklong Railway Market
View of the marketplace
Toad gliding on the course
Toad gliding on the course
Toad on the course
Various racers on the Chao Phraya River
Toad after passing under the BTS Skytrain railway
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 曼谷飙速[?] Màngǔ Biāosù |
Bangkok Speed | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 曼谷飆速[?] Màngǔ Biāosù |
Bangkok Speed | |
| Dutch | Bangkok-Break[?] | Bangkok Break | |
| French | Bousculade à Bangkok[?] | Stampede in Bangkok | |
| German | Bangkok-Abendrot[?] | Bangkok Afterglow | |
| Italian | Bangkok a manetta[?] | Bangkok at Full Throttle | |
| Korean | 방콕 러시[?] Bangkog Leosi |
Bangkok Rush | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Agito em Bangkok[?] | Excitement in Bangkok | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Ocaso em Banguecoque[?] | Sunset in Bangkok | |
| Russian | Час пик в Бангкоке[?] Chas pik v Bangkoke |
Peak Time in Bangkok | |
| Spanish | Atardecer en Bangkok[?] | Sunset in Bangkok |
Trivia
- Bangkok Rush is one of two race courses in Mario Kart Tour, the other being Merry Mountain, to have its final lap music altered in a later tour. In the Bangkok Tour, its music was pitched up by five semitones for the final lap; however, in the 2023 Winter Tour, this was changed to being pitched up by one semitone, as in most courses in other Mario Kart games.[3][4]
- Prior to its reveal for both Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Mario Kart Tour, Bangkok Rush was among the courses featured in an Template:Media link for the Booster Course Pass located within Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's data in version 2.0.0.
References
- ^ a b 任天堂ホームページ (March 2, 2023). Tour バンコクラッシュ. YouTube. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ mariokarttourEN (June 24, 2022). Twitter. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Mario Kart Tour - Bangkok Rush Gameplay All Variants (Bangkok Tour), aWiibo (June 29th, 2022). Retrieved February 17th, 2023
- ^ Mario Kart Tour - All Bangkok Rush Tracks (Winter Tour), aWiibo (January 25th, 2023). Retrieved February 17th, 2023
