N64 Frappe Snowland Mario Kart DS · Banana Cup, race 2
A snowy Mario Kart 64 course that crosses a river twice and passes huge Yoshi and Mario snow sculptures. Snowmen are the main obstacle, especially in the wide area around the Mario statue, and the back half runs between tall walls of snow.
- Cup
- Banana Cup · race 2
- Origin
- Mario Kart 64 (N64, 1996)
- Laps
- 3
- Staff ghost
- 2'08"781
- Online play
- Yes (until 2014)
Lap walkthrough
- Start with a right then a left into the first Item Boxes
- Pass the Yoshi statue on a slight right, then take a left U-turn
- Turn right, then left onto a short straight with a jump over the river
- Turn left into the wide area full of snowmen around the Mario statue
- Run between the tall snow walls through the last items, a left U-turn and a right
- Cross the short wooden bridge over the river to the finish
What changed in the DS version
The course is largely unchanged from Mario Kart 64, although most of the turns were slightly reshaped.
Racing tips
- Most of the snowmen are clustered around the Mario statue, so pick a clear lane before you enter that area.
- Do not try to climb the snow cliffs in the second half; Lakitu will simply put you back on the road.
Hazards
Staff ghost
Set a Time Trial record within 108% of the staff time to unlock the ghost. All staff ghost times.
Missions on N64 Frappe Snowland
- Mission 5-2 Drive backward and collect 15 coins! If you hit a snowman, you fail! (Donkey Kong, 0:30)
Screenshots
FAQ
What cup is N64 Frappe Snowland in?
The Banana Cup, as race 2 of 4, in the Retro Grand Prix.
Where is N64 Frappe Snowland from?
Mario Kart 64 (N64, 1996). The course is largely unchanged from Mario Kart 64, although most of the turns were slightly reshaped.
How many laps is N64 Frappe Snowland?
3 laps.
What is the staff ghost time on N64 Frappe Snowland?
2'08"781, set with Wario in the Brute. Finish a Time Trial in 2'19"083 or faster to race it.
Could you race N64 Frappe Snowland online?
Yes: it was one of the 20 courses on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which closed on May 20, 2014.
Sources & picture credits
- N64 Frappe Snowland (Super Mario Wiki)
- Mario Kart DS staff ghosts (Super Mario Wiki)
- Picture: MKDS_Frappe_Snowland_N64_Intro.png
- Picture: MKDS_Frappe_Snowland_Map.png
- Picture: MKDS_N64_Frappe_Snowland_Course_Icon.png
- Picture: MKDS_Frappe_Snowland_Yoshi_and_Lakitu.png
- Picture: MKDS_Frappe_Snowland_Blooper.png
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against the Super Mario Wiki and the Mario Kart Racing Wiki. Kart statistics, staff ghost times and item odds are the values from the game data as transcribed by the Super Mario Wiki. Screenshots, renders and artwork © Nintendo; local copies archived from Super Mario Wiki file pages (listed on the image gallery).