DS DK Pass

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DK Pass
DK Pass
Information
Appears in Mario Kart DS (2005)
Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart Tour (2019)
Cup(s) Star Cup (DS)
Leaf Cup (7)
Tour(s)
Online play No longer available (DS)
Available (3DS)
Music sample
Mario Kart DS
Shinobu Nagata

Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 7 (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart DS
DK Pass mapMario Kart DS
Mario Kart 7
DS DK Pass bottom screen mapThe Mini Map for DS DK Pass
Mario Kart Tour
The map of DS DK Pass from Mario Kart Tour
Staff ghost(s)
DS Ninten★™NN
2:14.607 Donkey KongWildlife
7 Ret★Sean
2:35.045 Donkey KongBarrel TrainWoodSuper Glider
7 Expert Nin★MaTU
2:16.534 Donkey KongBolt BuggyRed MonsterParafoil

DK Pass is the first course of the Star Cup in Mario Kart DS. It reappears in Mario Kart 7 as the second course of the Leaf Cup, and starting from the 2019 Winter Tour, it appears in Mario Kart Tour as a classic course. Despite this course being named after Donkey Kong, no elements themed after him aside from the sponsors are present.

Mario Kart DS

DK Pass
Donkey Kong races down the mountainside.

The stage takes the player over a mountain and back down. Numerous snowballs roll around, and racers lose their item and spin backward if they crash into one. Snowmen also appear in the course, similar to the ones in Frappe Snowland in Mario Kart 64. Collision with them has an identical effect as crashing into a snowball.

An isolated Item Box appears up on a snowy cliff at the peak of the hill, after the second set of normal item boxes. To avoid slowing down, the player will need a Mushroom or two to get through the snow to the item box, but in it contains one of these items: Star, Mushroom, Triple Mushrooms, or a Red Shell. Any of them can be received in any position, including in Wi-Fi play, but it will usually yield Triple Mushrooms or a Star.

DK Pass is the only unlockable course that is shown in Mario Kart DS's instruction booklet.

Missions

There are two missions involving this track: 4-1 and 5-7. In mission 4-1 Wario must reach the finish line before Donkey Kong and in mission 5-7 Toad must drive through eight gates in order. Both involve the player going in the opposite direction.

Staff ghost

The staff ghost on this course is 2:14:607 using Donkey Kong in the Wildlife.

Mario Kart 7

DK Pass in Mario Kart 7

DK Pass makes its classic course debut as the second course of the Leaf Cup in Mario Kart 7. All the trees in the off-road sections have been removed and some wooden ramps have been placed in the off-road area of this track, allowing players to perform a trick and gain a boost. The Dash Panel in the large jump is replaced with a Glide Ramp. Landing outside the barriers will result in an "out-of-bounds". The secret item box on the hill still holds a Mushroom, Triple Mushroom, or a Star, but will more often yield only a Mushroom than before, and no longer yields a Red Shell. Much like DK Summit from Mario Kart Wii, the race starts out foggy in the first two laps, but the fog clears up on the final lap. It is also now snowing throughout the race, which did not happen in the original.

An extremely difficult shortcut can be performed by leaning off the log ramp on the right before the Glide Ramp, using a Mushroom and tricking to gain air time, and bypassing the cliff to the right to land behind the finish line. The player now must simply cross back over the finish line in the right direction to make the lap count.[1]

DK Pass is the only course in Mario Kart 7's Leaf Cup that has yet to appear in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mario Kart Tour

View of DS DK Pass in Mario Kart Tour
The course in Mario Kart Tour

DK Pass reappears in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the 2019 Winter Tour. A few modifications were made to the track. The tunnel at the start of the course is redesigned, being of a rounded shape. Near the end of the track, the small village was redesigned and made more visible. Similar to Mario Kart 8, the Mario Kart logo uses a modern design instead of the classic design. Due to a lack of Stars and the Triple Mushrooms being a special item, the secret Item Box only gives normal items. From its debut up until part two of the 2019 Holiday Tour, a festive tree is found by the small village.

As with other courses in the game, DK Pass has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and a reverse/trick variant referred to as DK Pass R, DK Pass T, and DK Pass R/T respectively; the former two were added alongside the regular variant in the 2019 Winter Tour, while the latter was introduced in the Ice Tour. The reverse and trick variant features many air currents being released from Pipes and some Mushroom Trampolines. It is the first course that has served as the signature course in two tours (the 2019 Winter Tour and the Jungle Tour).

For this course's tour appearances, see List of DS DK Pass tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which DS DK Pass 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 DS DK Pass 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
DS DK Pass from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Funky KongIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-ombMario (Santa)Mario (Satellaview)Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPenguin LuigiPokey Mii Racing SuitWhite YoshiYellow Mii Racing Suit Black SneekerCact-IceCheermellowDK MaximumGilded PrancerGold BunnyGold Snow SkimmerGrand BadwagonIce DozerIce-Cream MinibusTaiko Drum DasherWhite Snow SkimmerWiggler EggWild GoldWild WigglerYeehaw Wagon Glitter GliderGlittering ParasolGold Mario Golf CapGold Mario's Hat BalloonGold Origami GliderGold Penguin WingtipJolly BellsLuigi's Hat BalloonNew Year's 2020Rainbow StarchuteSpringtime CraneStarchute Baby Peach (Cherub)Dixie KongGold MarioLuigi (Gold Knight)Penguin Mario*Pink Gold PeachPink Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)**Wario (Hiker)**White Tanooki MarioWiggler Mii Racing Suit Cream B Dasher Mk. 2Desert Rose WagonFlaming SpeederGhost RideGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Clanky KartGold EagleGold Shielded SpeedsterMach 8-RPlatinum Taxi*Rainbow TaxiRed CometRibbon Rider**Silver King**Sunny Surf SailerWhite Turbo YoshiWild Wing***Wildfire Flyer* Blooper Hanafuda**Daisy Glider**Green Checkered GliderManta GliderMelon & Banana Balloons*Nabbit ParachutePink Gold Paper GliderPurple Oilpaper UmbrellaRoyal Parachute*Ship's WheelSilver Surf MasterSnow CrystalsSurf MasterWonderful Wings
Birdo (Blue)Donkey KongGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Purple Koopa (Freerunning)Purple Toad (Pit Crew) Flame FlyerRambi Rider Blue Flower Glider Birdo (Orange)Ice BroKoopa (Freerunning)MarioYellow Shy Guy Dark Clown Waluigi Wing
Baby MarioBaby RosalinaShy Guy Pipe Buggy
DS DK Pass R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Cat RosalinaDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Dr. LuigiDry BowserGreen Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Mario (Satellaview)Orange Mii Racing SuitPenguin LuigiPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitWario (Hiker) Cact-IceCleanup HitterCupid's ArrowFrosty BellsGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold EagleGold Shielded SpeedsterGold TrainHead HonchoMach 8-RPenguin SliderPlatinum TaxiRambi RunnerSpicy ZucchiniWhite Turbo YoshiWild WingWildfire Flyer Aurora BalloonsDragon WingsGlittering ParasolGreen Checkered GliderLuigi Golf CapManta GliderMelon & Banana BalloonsNabbit ParachuteRainbow StarchuteSilver Manta GliderStarchuteSurf Master ? Block Mii Racing SuitBrown Mii Racing SuitFunky KongMario (Hakama)Mario (Santa)**PaulinePauline (Party Time)*Pokey Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitWiggler (Gold)* Black Shielded SpeedsterDark Hop RodGilded Prancer**Gold Clanky KartGold Rambi RiderGold Wild SluggerGrand BadwagonGreen CometIce-Cream MinibusJingle Bells**Monarch KartRadish Rider**Shielded Speedster*Sunny Surf SailerTaiko Drum DasherTricksterWild Gold 8-Bit Star*Blooper HanafudaBullet Bill ParachuteDaisy Glider*Gold 8-Bit GliderGreen EmblemLuigi's Hat Balloon*Mario Golf CapRoyal ParachuteSunny Surf MasterWario's Mustache***Wicked WingsWonderful Wings
Black Shy GuyRosalina Birdo (Blue)Ice BroKing BooPink Toad (Pit Crew)Yoshi Bolt BuggyFlame FlyerRambi RiderYellow Turbo Yoshi Lightning OilpaperWaluigi Wing
Minion Paper Glider Baby LuigiBaby PeachIggy
DS DK Pass T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Cat RosalinaIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-ombLarry Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitMetal MarioPink Gold PeachReindeer Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing SuitWario (Hiker) CheermellowCream B Dasher Mk. 2DK MaximumFlaming SpeederGold Cupid's ArrowGold PaintsterGold Snow SkimmerGold Wild SluggerHead HonchoJingle BellsMach 8-RPurple DozerRadish RiderSunny Surf SailerWhite Snow Skimmer 8-Bit StarBullet Bill ParachuteCandlelight FlightDaisy GliderDragon WingsGold 8-Bit GliderGold GliderGreen EmblemMario Bros. ParafoilShip's WheelSunny Surf MasterWonderful WingsYellow Hard Hat Balloon Baby Peach (Cherub)*Black Mii Racing SuitFunky KongGoomba Mii Racing Suit*King Bob-omb (Gold)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)**Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPaulinePenguin MarioPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing Suit Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black Penguin SliderBlack SneekerCact-Ice*Camo Tanooki KartDouble-DeckerFrosty BellsGhost RideGold CometGold QuickshawGold Warrior WagonIce Dozer**Platinum Taxi**Rambi RunnerSpicy ZucchiniTricksterWild Wing**Wildfire Flyer*Yeehaw Wagon 8-Bit Block GliderAurora BalloonsBlooper Hanafuda*Glittering Parasol*Gold Hard Hat BalloonGold Mario's Hat BalloonGold Origami GliderLuigi Golf CapPurple Oilpaper UmbrellaRainbow Flappy WingsSilver Luigi's Mustache*Snow Crystals**Springtime Crane***StarchuteStrawberry Crêpe
Birdo (Orange)Blue YoshiLuigiWarioYellow Shy Guy Blue SevenChrome DK JumboYellow Turbo Yoshi Birdo (Green)Black Shy GuyDonkey KongGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Ice BroPurple Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo Yoshi Blue Flower GliderLightning Oilpaper
Minion Paper Glider Baby Mario Pink Mushmellow
DS DK Pass R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Birdo (Black)Black YoshiDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserIce MarioKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Satellaview)MeowserPeach (Happi)Penguin LuigiPink Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Halloween)Wario (Hiker) Candy ClownCheermellowCream B Dasher Mk. 2DK MaximumGilded PrancerGold Bullet BlasterGold Jingle BellGold Rambi RiderGold Warrior WagonJingle BellsPurple DozerRambi RunnerRed CometSilver Bullet Blaster 8-Bit Block GliderAurora BalloonsBlizzard ParasolBowser HanafudaButterfly SunsetCream Toe-Bean BalloonsGold SwooperGold Tanooki ParafoilLuma ParafoilMario Golf CapRainbow Flappy WingsSafety GliderSurf Master Bowser (Santa)Builder ToadDry Bowser*Green Mii Racing SuitKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)***Larry (Wintertime)*Larry Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Santa)*Orange Mii Racing SuitPara-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing Suit*Toad (Party Time)*Waluigi Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing Suit Black B DasherCact-Ice***Camo Tanooki KartCleanup HitterDouble-Decker*Gold Cupid's ArrowGold PaintsterHoliday Speeder*Ice DozerPink Dozer**Ribbon Rider*Sunset Cloud**White Turbo YoshiWiggler EggWild Wiggler*Yellow Taxi 8-Bit GoombaBaby Mario Hanafuda***Banana WingtipDragon Wings*Fireworks ParachuteGold Mario Golf CapMario Bros. ParafoilRed and Gold UmbrellaRed Checkered GliderSilver Starchute*Silver Surf Master***Snow CrystalsSoaring JackSunny Surf MasterYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Ice BroKoopa (Freerunning) Blue RoyaleLight-blue Turbo BirdoRambi Rider BirdoBlack Shy Guy Chrome DK JumboDaytripper*Orange Turbo BirdoRed Turbo Birdo
* 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.

Profiles

Mario Kart DS

  • Website bios:
    • Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. "Covered with snow and ice, DK Pass is as dangerous as it gets. Tight turns and runaway snowballs make for nail-biting fun on DK's home turf."
    • Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. "Brr, it's chilly in them thar hills... Pack your winter woollies through for this sub-zero speed through snow-capped peaks, as you dodge rolling snowballs and negotiate rows of rock-solid snowmen that bring your kart to an abrupt halt. Keep moving or your engine might freeze up..."

Mario Kart Tour

  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "As soon as the race begins, the once-peaceful slopes of DK Pass transform into a fighting frenzy for first place! Grab your kart and hit the hill in blue!"[2]

Sponsors

Every fictional sponsor in DK Pass is displayed on a trackside banner.

Mario Kart DS / Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart Tour

Gallery

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart Tour

Course icons

Screenshots

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese DKスノーマウンテン[?]
DK Sunō Maunten
DK Snow Mountain
Chinese DK雪山[?]
DK Xuěshān
DK Snow Mountain
Dutch DK's Piste[?] DK's Ski Track. In Dutch, a Piste is a snow slope prepared for skiing
German DK Alpin[?] DK Alps
Italian Vette di DK[?] DK's Peaks
Korean DK 스노우 마운틴[?]
DK Seunou Mauntin
DK Snow Mountain
Portuguese Passagem DK[?] DK Pass
Russian Перевал ДК[?]
Pereval DK
DK Pass
Spanish DK Alpino[?] Alpine DK

References

  1. ^ new MOMIジ (April 24, 2020). [MK7 WR Replay] DS DK Pass (Glitch) 1:54.946. YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  2. ^ mariokarttourEN (November 22, 2019). Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2020.