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{{DKR course infobox
|image=[[Image:Anceint_lake.PNG|200px]]
|image = [[File:DKR-AncientLake.png|225px]]
|location=[[Dino Domain]]
|location = [[Dino Domain]]
|balloons=1
|balloons = 1 (race)<br>6 (challenge)
|notes=This is the game's first track.
|transportation = '''[[Car]]'''<br> [[Hovercraft]]<br> [[Plane]]
|transportation=[[Car]], [[Hovercraft]], [[Plane]]
|meet_tt = 1:07.00
|before=<<
|beat_tt = 1:01.28
|after=[[Fossil Canyon|>>]]
|notes = The first track of the game
|map=[[File:DKR Map Ancient Lake.png]]<br>N64<br>[[File:DKRDS Icon Ancient Lake.png]]<br>DS
|after = [[Fossil Canyon|>>]]
}}
}}
'''Ancient Lake''' is the first track in set for ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and its [[Nintendo DS|DS]] counterpart, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. One balloon is required to get in this track, while six are needed for the second challenge.  
'''Ancient Lake''' is the first course of the [[Dino Domain]] area of [[Timber Island]] and the first overall track in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. One [[Golden Balloon]] is required to get in this track, being unlocked automatically along with the world itself, while six are needed for the [[Silver Coin Challenge]] (or Balloon Touch Challenge in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake).


This track has been made for beginning racers and is fairly easy due to low level computer A.I. The track is mainly in a circle, around a prehistoric lake. There are two [[zipper]]s in this track as well that can make the racer move faster for a few seconds. A dinosaur is also near the end of the race, getting in the player's way. This track also holds the key to the locked door in [[Dino Domain]]. It is in an overlooked area on a ramp that requires a speed boost to get to.
As the first course, Ancient Lake is one of the most basic courses in the game. The track is shaped like a capital 'B', with grass to the side of the road. Two lakes are at the uppermost part of Ancient Lake, located left and right respectively. A large, green sauropod roams around the lakes, serving as an obstacle. Ancient Lake takes place during daytime and shows a blue sky with some white clouds.


==Track Layout==
The first [[Wish Key]], which is needed to unlock [[Fire Mountain (battle course)|Fire Mountain]] (or the first Wish Race in the DS remake), is found in Ancient Lake, and it is found in midair in front of an offtrack ramp where the arches resembling Stonehenge stand. The Wish Key can only be reached if the racer performs a speed boost to it.


The track begins with a strait pathway over the concrete road. Racers with bad control can drive off of this wide road, likely hitting into a small branch or palm tree. The road will soon become bumpier, as it begins to curve around the bend. In this curvy area, a zipper can be found in which racers can ride over to get an extra speed boost. The track will then bend into a small U shape, until the player rides under a small tunnel, where they can find a set of three [[balloon]]s to give them items. On the other side of this tunnel is a large, prehistoric dinosaur, as well as a small lake. Careless racers can hit into the dinosaur or drive into the lake, causing them to lose speed. As the race nears its end, the track will continue to bend a little, leading the racers to a zipper. The track ends with a straight pathway into the finish line.  
The [[car]] is the default vehicle for this track, but either after completing this course or during a [[Time Trial]], the player will be given the option of using the [[plane]] or the [[hovercraft]]. The official DKR website suggested racing as Banjo on this track.
 
==Track layout==
The track takes place under the blue daytime sky and begins with a straight road. There is a small bump with a few [[Banana]]s. After the bump, there are two [[Weapon Balloon|Red Balloon]]s on the left and two Blue Balloons on the right. There is a gentle turn to the left. After this, players can use a [[Dash Panel|Zipper]]. They can take the main path containing a few Bananas or they can travel on the grass to collect a Blue Balloon.
 
Soon, there is a overhang. Two Red Balloons surround a Blue Balloon. There is a turn to the left with the edges being water. After this turn, players can use the second and last Zipper to speed to the finish line.
 
In the Nintendo DS remake, the last segment is covered by a large tunnel, which is followed by a short, wooden bridge over a small river. The posts that hold the "start" banner have been changed from palm trees to stalagmite-shaped rocks. The stone obstacles' color has been changed from light brown to gray and the cliff tops have green grass on them.
 
==Silver Coin Challenge==
===Adventure mode===
*On a small bump before the first set of Item Balloons.
*Shortly after the first set of Item Balloons in the center of the track.
*Just after the first set of [[banana]]s, found in the center of the track, just like the other coins.
*Slightly in front of the third coin.
*When the racer rides around the first turn, the coin is in the center of the road.
*Not too long after the second set of Item Balloons.
*In the dinosaur's path, shortly after the sixth coin. As usual, it is located in the middle of the road.
*After hitting the last zipper, the coin can be found between two bananas.
 
===Adventure Two mode===
*On the left side of the track, just after the first set of Bananas.
*On the left side of the track, just after the first set of Item Balloons.
*On the left side of the track, just after the second Silver Coin.
*On the left side of the track, just after the third Silver Coin.
*On the right side of the track, just after the first [[Dash Panel#Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS|Zipper]].
*On the left side of the track, just after the second set of Item Balloons.
*On the left side of the track, just before the dinosaur.
*On the left side of the track, just before the finish line.


In the Nintendo DS remake of the game, this road is covered by a large tunnel, being followed by a small bridge over a small river.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
File:DKR64 AncientLake1.jpg
<gallery>
File:DKR64 AncientLake2.jpg
DKR64 AncientLake1.jpg
File:DKR64 AncientLake3.jpg
Wish Key Location DD DKR.png|The location of the Wish Key to unlock Fire Mountain.
File:DKR64 AncientLake4.jpg
DKR64 AncientLake2.jpg
</gallery></center>
DKR64 AncientLake3.jpg
Ancient Lake.png
</gallery>


==Coin Challenge Locations==
===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
Like the other levels of ''Diddy Kong Racing'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', Ancient Lake is filled with eight coins, scattered all around the area. However, the coins only appear once the player has beaten the world's boss at least once.
<gallery>
Ancient Lake DKRDS.png
File:Ancient Lake DKRDS shot 2.png
Ancient Lake DKRDS multi.png|Multiplayer race
DKRDS map small Ancient Lake.png|Map (zoomed out)
</gallery>


#On a small bump before the first set of Item Balloons.
==Names in other languages==
#Shortly after the first set of Item Balloons in the center of the track.
{{foreign names
#Just after the first set of [[banana]]s, found in the center of the track, just like the other coins.
|Jap=サンシャインレーク
#Slightly in front of the third coin.
|JapR=Sanshain Rēku
#When the racer rides around the first turn, the coin is in the center of the road.
|JapM=Sunshine Lake
#Not too long after the second set of Item Balloons.
|Spa=Lago Primitivo
#In the dinosaur's path, shortly after the sixth coin. As usual, it is located in the middle of the road.
|SpaM=Primitive Lake
#After hitting the last zipper, the coin can be found between two bananas.
|Fre=Lac Ancestral
|FreM=Ancient Lake
|Ger=Rumpelsee (N64)<br>Urzeitsee (DS)
|GerM=Rumble Lake<br>Prehistoric Lake
|Ita=Lago Preistorico
|ItaM=Prehistoric Lake
}}


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{{DKR}}
[[Category:Donkey Kong Places]]
[[Category:Lakes]]
[[Category:Lakes]]
[[Category:Bodies of Water]]
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Latest revision as of 23:18, January 7, 2024

Diddy Kong Racing course
Ancient Lake
Ancient Lake, from Diddy Kong Racing
Location Dino Domain
Balloon(s) required 1 (race)
6 (challenge)
Transportation Car
Hovercraft
Plane
Meet T.T (N64) 1:07.00
Beat T.T. 1:01.28
Notes The first track of the game
Course map
Minimap of Ancient Lake from Diddy Kong Racing
N64
Ancient Lake course icon from Diddy Kong Racing DS.
DS
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Ancient Lake is the first course of the Dino Domain area of Timber Island and the first overall track in Diddy Kong Racing and Diddy Kong Racing DS. One Golden Balloon is required to get in this track, being unlocked automatically along with the world itself, while six are needed for the Silver Coin Challenge (or Balloon Touch Challenge in the Nintendo DS remake).

As the first course, Ancient Lake is one of the most basic courses in the game. The track is shaped like a capital 'B', with grass to the side of the road. Two lakes are at the uppermost part of Ancient Lake, located left and right respectively. A large, green sauropod roams around the lakes, serving as an obstacle. Ancient Lake takes place during daytime and shows a blue sky with some white clouds.

The first Wish Key, which is needed to unlock Fire Mountain (or the first Wish Race in the DS remake), is found in Ancient Lake, and it is found in midair in front of an offtrack ramp where the arches resembling Stonehenge stand. The Wish Key can only be reached if the racer performs a speed boost to it.

The car is the default vehicle for this track, but either after completing this course or during a Time Trial, the player will be given the option of using the plane or the hovercraft. The official DKR website suggested racing as Banjo on this track.

Track layout[edit]

The track takes place under the blue daytime sky and begins with a straight road. There is a small bump with a few Bananas. After the bump, there are two Red Balloons on the left and two Blue Balloons on the right. There is a gentle turn to the left. After this, players can use a Zipper. They can take the main path containing a few Bananas or they can travel on the grass to collect a Blue Balloon.

Soon, there is a overhang. Two Red Balloons surround a Blue Balloon. There is a turn to the left with the edges being water. After this turn, players can use the second and last Zipper to speed to the finish line.

In the Nintendo DS remake, the last segment is covered by a large tunnel, which is followed by a short, wooden bridge over a small river. The posts that hold the "start" banner have been changed from palm trees to stalagmite-shaped rocks. The stone obstacles' color has been changed from light brown to gray and the cliff tops have green grass on them.

Silver Coin Challenge[edit]

Adventure mode[edit]

  • On a small bump before the first set of Item Balloons.
  • Shortly after the first set of Item Balloons in the center of the track.
  • Just after the first set of bananas, found in the center of the track, just like the other coins.
  • Slightly in front of the third coin.
  • When the racer rides around the first turn, the coin is in the center of the road.
  • Not too long after the second set of Item Balloons.
  • In the dinosaur's path, shortly after the sixth coin. As usual, it is located in the middle of the road.
  • After hitting the last zipper, the coin can be found between two bananas.

Adventure Two mode[edit]

  • On the left side of the track, just after the first set of Bananas.
  • On the left side of the track, just after the first set of Item Balloons.
  • On the left side of the track, just after the second Silver Coin.
  • On the left side of the track, just after the third Silver Coin.
  • On the right side of the track, just after the first Zipper.
  • On the left side of the track, just after the second set of Item Balloons.
  • On the left side of the track, just before the dinosaur.
  • On the left side of the track, just before the finish line.

Gallery[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing DS[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese サンシャインレーク
Sanshain Rēku
Sunshine Lake

French Lac Ancestral
Ancient Lake
German Rumpelsee (N64)
Urzeitsee (DS)
Rumble Lake
Prehistoric Lake
Italian Lago Preistorico
Prehistoric Lake
Spanish Lago Primitivo
Primitive Lake