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'''Ancient Lake''' is the first track in ''[[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 track in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. One balloon is required to get in this track, 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 zippers in this track as well that can make the racer move faster for a few seconds. A large green dinosaur also roams in the course, serving as an obstacle to the racers. Ancient Lake 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 dinosaur 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]] is found in Ancient Lake, and it is found in midair in front of an offtrack ramp. The Wish Key can only be reached if the racer performs a speed boost to it.


==Track layout==
==Track layout==
The track 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.
The track 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 a Zipper to speed to the race line.
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, being followed by a small bridge over a small river.
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.


==Silver Coin Challenge==
==Silver Coin Challenge==
In the original ''Diddy Kong Racing'', 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.
# On a small bump before the first set of Item Balloons.
# 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.
# Shortly after the first set of Item Balloons in the center of the track.

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Template:DKRBox Ancient Lake is the first track in Diddy Kong Racing and Diddy Kong Racing DS. One balloon is required to get in this track, 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 dinosaur 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 is found in Ancient Lake, and it is found in midair in front of an offtrack ramp. The Wish Key can only be reached if the racer performs a speed boost to it.

Track layout

The track 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.

Silver Coin Challenge

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

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Names in other languages

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