Tricky Challenge

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Tricky Challenge
Tricky Challenge from Diddy Kong Racing
In Diddy Kong Racing
Diddy Kong races Tricky in his course in Diddy Kong Racing DS.
In Diddy Kong Racing DS
Location Dino Domain
Balloon(s) required 5 (all other stages must be completed)
Transportation Car
Course map
Minimap of Tricky Challenge from Diddy Kong Racing
N64
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Tricky Challenge,[1] also known as Tricky the Triceratops,[2] is the boss course of Dino Domain and the first overall boss course of Diddy Kong Racing and its remake, as well as serving as the fifth overall track in both games. The course is unlocked when the player completes all the courses in Dino Domain. Tricky is raced here. The official Diddy Kong Racing website suggested racing as Diddy on this track.[2]

Tricky Challenge is located in a desert valley during sunset. The player races Tricky up a tall, spiral-shaped mountain. Around halfway up the mountain, which cuts directly through to the other side and even contains a Zipper. At the very top, there is a Sphinx-like structure resembling a triceratops and the finish line. Tricky has to be rematched after completing every Silver Coin Challenge. The rematch is more difficult since Tricky races faster, and there are also collapsing pillars, rolling boulders, and rocks spinning down the course.

In the Nintendo DS remake, the shortcut no longer exists, although the course is generally easier. The sky is green instead of orange. An optional third challenge involves using the Stylus on the touch screen to race.

Names in other languages[edit ]

Language Name Meaning Note(s) Ref.
Japanese ザウルスゾーン
Zaurusu Zōn		 Zaurus Zone [3]

References[edit ]

  1. ^ Leung, Jason; Pelland, Scott; Shinoda, Paul (1997). Diddy Kong Racing Player's Guide. Nintendo Power (American English). Page 25.
  2. ^ a b Dino Domain. Diddy Kong Racing official website. Archived December 6, 1998, 09:04:51 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ^ ディディーコングレーシング. Nintendo Japan (Japanese). Page 2. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
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