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[[File:LevelFlag.png|thumb|85px|Artwork of [[Kiddy Kong]] reaching an End of Level Flag]]
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[[File:End of Level Flag.png|thumb|An End of Level Flag]]
[[File:LevelFlag.png|thumb|left|85px|Artwork of [[Kiddy Kong]] reaching an End of Level Flag]]


'''End of Level Flags''' are special objects that appear at the end of most [[level]]s in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. To complete a level and return to the [[map screen]], [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] must raise the stage's Level Flag. This is done by [[jump]]ing and grabbing the rope attached to the flagpole located at the end of the level. The white flag on the other side of the rope then ascends into the air and blows in the wind. If the stage's [[Bonus Level]]s have been completed and its [[Bonus Coin]]s collected, the flag flies fully. Otherwise, the flag flies limp on the flagpole.  
'''End of Level Flags''' are objects that appear at the end of every level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. They are the successor to the [[End of Level Target]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]''. Level Flags are connected to a flagpole, and can be pulled upward from a rope attached to it. [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] can pull a Level Flag to end the level and return to the [[map screen]].


Additionally, the Level Flag changes color as it is being raised for the first time. If Dixie pulls the flag up, the flag turns pink. If Kiddy grabs the rope, the End of Level Flag becomes blue. (The color of the flag cannot be changed by replaying and beating the level with the alternate Kong, except in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake.) The raised, colored End of Level Flag then replaces the [[Krem Flag]] located on the map screen. This signifies that the [[Kremling Krew]] has been defeated in this area, and the [[Kong]]s can now pass by the stage anytime without having to replay the level.
== Overview ==
Every incomplete level is marked by a black [[Krem Flag]] on the map screen. The [[Kong]]s can supersede it by completing a level and activating its Level Flag. This involves [[jump]]ing and pulling at its rope, which ascends its white flag into the air. As it raises, the flag changes color based on which Kong pulled it, either pink for Dixie or light blue for Kiddy. The flag also flies if the Kongs obtain every [[Bonus Coin]] of the level.


If the ''COLOR'' cheat code is activated, flags will be purple if pulled by Dixie and green if pulled by Kiddy.
The Level Flag appears on the map screen as it appeared when being raised. A gold pennant is also displayed if the Kongs defeat [[Koin]] and claim its [[DK Coin]]. This cannot be seen within a level. The Level Flag artwork shows that "DK" is embedded on the pennant. The status of each Level Flag allows for the player to keep track of which levels were partially or entirely completed.


The Level Flag appears on the map screen as it appeared when being raised (pink vs. blue, flying fully vs. flying limp). As such, the Kongs can keep track of which Kong beat which level, and if they should replay a level to find any missing Bonus Coins. Additionally, a special gold pennant appears on the map screen Level Flag if the Kongs defeat the level's [[Koin]] and claim its [[DK Coin]].
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, the alternate Kong can change the flag's color from the world map if they complete the level. In the original version, if the player enters the ''COLOR'' cheat code, the flags of pulled Level Flags are recolored to match Dixie and Kiddy's differently colored clothes, purple and light green respectively.


== Trivia ==
In ''Donkey Kong Land III'', the Level Flag raises automatically if either Dixie or Kiddy walk into it. Because of the [[Game Boy]]'s limited color palette, the raised Level Flag is not color-coded based on which Kong finished the level. Level Flags also appear at the end of underwater levels, which does not occur in ''Donkey Kong Country 3''.
*In the coral levels of ''Donkey Kong Land III'', the flags are placed underwater.
 
== Variants ==
{|class="dktable-brown" width=45%
|-
!Flag type
!Description
|-
| align="center" | [[File:Level Flag Nonflying DX DKC3.png]][[File:Level Flag Nonflying KD DKC3.png]]<br>Partially raised
|The level is completed but not every Bonus Coin was collected.
|-
| align="center" | [[File:Level Flag Flying DX DKC3.png]][[File:Level Flag Flying KD DKC3.png]]<br>Fully raised
|The level is completed, and every Bonus Coin was collected.
|-
| align="center" | [[File:Level Flag Nonflying COLOR DX DKC3.png]][[File:Level Flag Nonflying COLOR KD DKC3.png]]<br>Partially raised ("COLOR")
|Same as partially raised flags, but are recolored from the "COLOR" cheat. This only occurs in the Super Nintendo version.
|-
| align="center" | [[File:Level Flag Flying COLOR DX DKC3.png]][[File:Level Flag Flying COLOR KD DKC3.png]]<br>Fully raised ("COLOR")
|Same as fully raised flags, but are recolored from the "COLOR" cheat. This only occurs in the Super Nintendo version.
|-
| align="center" | [[File:Level Flag Pennant DKC3.png]]<br>DK Coin pennant
|A gold pennant that appears on the world map if the player collects the DK Coin of that level.
|}
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
End of Level Flag.png|An unraised Level Flag from within a level.
</gallery>


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Revision as of 10:28, August 19, 2018

Kiddy Kong overlaps a Level Flag in Donkey Kong Country 3.
Artwork of Kiddy Kong reaching an End of Level Flag
Not to be confused with Goal Pole.

End of Level Flags are objects that appear at the end of every level in Donkey Kong Country 3 and Donkey Kong Land III. They are the successor to the End of Level Targets from Donkey Kong Country 2. Level Flags are connected to a flagpole, and can be pulled upward from a rope attached to it. Dixie and Kiddy can pull a Level Flag to end the level and return to the map screen.

Overview

Every incomplete level is marked by a black Krem Flag on the map screen. The Kongs can supersede it by completing a level and activating its Level Flag. This involves jumping and pulling at its rope, which ascends its white flag into the air. As it raises, the flag changes color based on which Kong pulled it, either pink for Dixie or light blue for Kiddy. The flag also flies if the Kongs obtain every Bonus Coin of the level.

The Level Flag appears on the map screen as it appeared when being raised. A gold pennant is also displayed if the Kongs defeat Koin and claim its DK Coin. This cannot be seen within a level. The Level Flag artwork shows that "DK" is embedded on the pennant. The status of each Level Flag allows for the player to keep track of which levels were partially or entirely completed.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, the alternate Kong can change the flag's color from the world map if they complete the level. In the original version, if the player enters the COLOR cheat code, the flags of pulled Level Flags are recolored to match Dixie and Kiddy's differently colored clothes, purple and light green respectively.

In Donkey Kong Land III, the Level Flag raises automatically if either Dixie or Kiddy walk into it. Because of the Game Boy's limited color palette, the raised Level Flag is not color-coded based on which Kong finished the level. Level Flags also appear at the end of underwater levels, which does not occur in Donkey Kong Country 3.

Variants

Flag type Description
A Level Flag completed by Dixie Kong but without every Bonus Barrel challenge being completed.A Level Flag completed by Kiddy Kong but without every Bonus Barrel challenge being completed.
Partially raised 		The level is completed but not every Bonus Coin was collected.
A Level Flag completed by Dixie Kong and with every Bonus Barrel challenge being completed.A Level Flag completed by Kiddy Kong and with every Bonus Barrel challenge completed.
Fully raised 		The level is completed, and every Bonus Coin was collected.
A Level Flag completed by Dixie Kong but without every Bonus Barrel challenge being completed. The flag is purple from the "COLOR" cheat.A Level Flag completed by Kiddy Kong but without every Bonus Barrel challenge being completed. His flag is light green in the "COLOR" cheat.
Partially raised ("COLOR") 		Same as partially raised flags, but are recolored from the "COLOR" cheat. This only occurs in the Super Nintendo version.
An End of Level Flag completed by Dixie Kong and from collecting every Bonus Coin. Her flag color is purple from the "COLOR" cheat.An End of Level Flag completed by Kiddy Kong and from collecting every Bonus Coin. His flag color is light green from the "COLOR" cheat.
Fully raised ("COLOR") 		Same as fully raised flags, but are recolored from the "COLOR" cheat. This only occurs in the Super Nintendo version.
The raised Level Flag also has a raised pennant if the Kongs obtain the level's DK Coin.
DK Coin pennant 		A gold pennant that appears on the world map if the player collects the DK Coin of that level.

Gallery

  • An unraised Level Flag from within a level.

    An unraised Level Flag from within a level.

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Goals
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