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{{quote2|The vast mines of Donkey Kong Country have been stripped of any ore they may have once contained. All the tools of the miners remain, however, from mine carts to rickety scaffolding. There are special barrels that turn the lights on and off, and risky mine elevators full of slag. Without a hard hat, mine exploration is not recommended, but [[Klump]] is not about to give up his!|''Donkey Kong Country'' manual, page 23}}
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'''Monkey Mines''' (simply known as '''Mines''' in the [[Donkey Kong Country (show)|animated series]]) is the second area adventured through in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. The only animal buddy used in this area is [[Winky the Frog]]. The boss of the area is [[Master Necky]]. This area was also the first appearance of the [[Kremling]], [[Krash]], as well as the first place with mine-kart stages. There was a temple at the end of the stage which is currently believed to be built by the Kremlings, but there is no evidence to prove this.
{{quote2|The vast mines of Donkey Kong Country have been stripped of any ore they may have once contained. All the tools of the miners remain, however, from mine carts to rickety scaffolding. There are special barrels that turn the lights on and off, and risky mine elevators full of slag. Without a hard hat, mine exploration is not recommended, but [[Klump]] is not about to give up his!|''Donkey Kong Country'' manual, page 23}}
'''Monkey Mines''' (simply known as '''Mines''' in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|television series]]) is the second world of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. It has five levels, most of which take place in a subterranean setting. On [[Donkey Kong Island]], Monkey Mines is located at the foot of the hill leading to next world, [[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]]. [[Winky]] is the only [[Animal Friends|Animal Friend]] who appears in the world. [[Master Necky]] is the boss fought at the end. The [[Ruins]] world from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' is thematically similar and has been suggested to be the same location.<ref>KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). [https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 Tweet by Kynan Pearson] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210812220225/https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 (Archived)]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved January 30, 2022.</ref>


In the [[Donkey Kong Country (TV series)|cartoon]], this area is closely connected to King K. Rool and his minions' [[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.|base]]. The area is alluded to in the ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story expansion, where it is mentioned in the description of [[Rabbid Cranky]]'s [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Croaker Disposer|Croaker Disposer]]. Since this weapon takes its design after Winky the Frog, the description references how the Animal Buddy first appears in this world in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (TV series)|cartoon]], this area is closely connected to King K. Rool and his minions' [[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.|base]]. The area is alluded to in the ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story expansion, where it is mentioned in the description of [[Rabbid Cranky]]'s [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Croaker Disposer|Croaker Disposer]]. Since this weapon takes its design after Winky the Frog, the description references how the Animal Buddy first appears in this world in ''Donkey Kong Country''.


== Levels ==
==Levels==
=== Winky's Walkway ===
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{{main|Winky's Walkway}}
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[[Winky's Walkway]] is the first level of Monkey Mines is also the first level to feature Winky the Frog. The high-jumping amphibian can only be reached by jumping off of a [[Necky]]. This level is also the shortest in the game, being about half the length of a normal level. Enemies here include some Neckies that help the Kongs reach higher areas, [[Gnawty|Gnawties]] who are mainly spat out of [[Oil Drum]]s, and [[Klaptrap]]s who are regular enemies throughout the level. The level becomes extended in the [[Game Boy Color]] version.
Winky's Walkway SNES 5.png|'''[[Winky's Walkway]]'''<br>The first level of Monkey Mines, Winky's Walkway introduces [[Winky]], whom the level is named after. It is the shortest level in the game, though it is longer in the Game Boy Color version. The level is an odd series of walkways, featuring [[Kritter]]s, [[Gnawty]]s, and some [[Necky]]s.
 
Mine Cart Carnage SNES.png|'''[[Mine Cart Carnage]]'''<br>The second level of Monkey Mines, Mine Cart Carnage involves Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong riding an unstoppable [[Mine Cart]] on numerous rail segments. There are tipped over Mine Carts that have to be jumped over along the way. [[Krash]]es are the only enemies in the level. There is a [[Warp Barrel]] around the start that allows most of the level to be skipped.
=== Mine Cart Carnage ===
Bouncy Bonanza 5.png|'''[[Bouncy Bonanza]]'''<br>The third level of Monkey Mines, Bouncy Bonanza features a lot of bouncing. There are many bouncing [[tire]]s that the Kongs can bounce on, mostly to reach higher areas. Many bouncing Kritters and [[Zinger]]s also get in the Kongs' way. About halfway into the level is a room with Winky, who can be freed from his animal crate.
{{main|Mine Cart Carnage}}
Stop & Go Station tire bouncing.png|'''[[Stop & Go Station]]'''<br>The fourth level of Monkey Mines, Stop & Go Station features rapid, invulnerable [[Rock Kroc]]s. However, jumping at the Stop and Go Barrels along the way can stop the Rock Krocs' movement temporarily, but after a few seconds, the barrels revert to "GO," causing the Rock Krocs to resume their movement.
[[Mine Cart Carnage]] is the second level of the dark mines and also the first minecart level. A secret shortcut can be found at the beginning of the stage that allows the Kongs to entirely skip the level. This Warp Barrel, however, was removed in the Game Boy Color version. The only enemies found in this level are [[Krash]]es.
Millstone Mayhem SNES 6.png|'''[[Millstone Mayhem]]'''<br>The fifth and final regular level of Monkey Mines, Millstone Mayhem takes place in a temple-like setting. It is the first level where Krushas appear.
 
DKC-NeckyNuts.png|'''Boss level: [[Necky's Nuts]]'''<br>The boss level of Monkey Mines, Necky's Nuts involves a boss fight against the giant vulture, [[Master Necky]].
===Bouncy Bonanza===
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{{main|Bouncy Bonanza}}
[[Bouncy Bonanza]] is the third level of the mine world, Monkey Mines and the first cave level of the world. [[Winky the Frog|Winky]] can be found again in this level halfway throughout it. The enemies to stop in the Kongs' path in this world are [[Kritter]]s and [[Zinger]]s, commonly found enemies in the game. This place, as its name states, features tires as objects for the Kongs to bounce on so they can reach higher areas.
 
===Stop & Go Station===
{{main|Stop & Go Station}}
[[Stop & Go Station]] is the fourth level of the world, Monkey Mines. It is set in a mining place. A shortcut can be found at the beginning of the level if the Kongs walk left when starting the level, so they can become warped to the end of the level. Enemies here include the invincible [[Rock Kroc]]s, and some [[Klaptrap]]s. The Rock Krocs can only be defeated by [[Donkey Kong]]'s hand slap move in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version.
 
===Millstone Mayhem===
{{main|Millstone Mayhem}}
[[Millstone Mayhem]] is the fifth and final normal level of the world, Monkey Mines. This area appears to be set in a temple and the Animal Buddy, Winky appears for a third time in this world halfway throughout the level to help the Kongs throughout their journey.The enemies here include the [[Slippa]]s, egg shooting [[Necky|Neckies]], and some bouncing and normal Kritters can be found here.
 
===Necky's Nuts===
{{main|Necky's Nuts}}
The Kongs must beat the giant vulture [[Master Necky]] to progress.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Monkey Mines (GBA).png|In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake.
Monkey Mines design.jpg|Monkey Mines design plan
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names|
{{foreign names
|Jap=レベル2 モンキーマインズ
|Jap=レベル2 モンキーマインズ
|JapR=Reberu 2 Monkī mainzu
|JapR=Reberu 2 Monkī mainzu
|JapM=Level 2 Monkey Mines
|JapM=Level 2 Monkey Mines
|Spa=Minas Mono
|Spa=Minas Mono
|SpaM=Literal translation
|SpaM=Monkey Mines
|Fre=Mines des Macaques
|FreM=Macaque Mines
|Ger=Affen-Minen
|Ger=Affen-Minen
|GerM=Literal translation
|GerM=Monkey Mines
|Ita=Mondo di Miniere
|Ita=Mondo di Miniere
|ItaM=World of Mines
|ItaM=World of Mines
}}
}}
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:28, January 20, 2024

Monkey Mines
MonkeyMines DKC.png
World map in the original version
Monkey Mines in Donkey Kong Country for the Game Boy Color.
World map in the Game Boy Color version
The world map of Monkey Mines from Donkey Kong Country on Game Boy Advance.
World map in the Game Boy Advance version
Game Donkey Kong Country
Level(s) 5
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“The vast mines of Donkey Kong Country have been stripped of any ore they may have once contained. All the tools of the miners remain, however, from mine carts to rickety scaffolding. There are special barrels that turn the lights on and off, and risky mine elevators full of slag. Without a hard hat, mine exploration is not recommended, but Klump is not about to give up his!”
—Donkey Kong Country manual, page 23

Monkey Mines (simply known as Mines in the television series) is the second world of Donkey Kong Country. It has five levels, most of which take place in a subterranean setting. On Donkey Kong Island, Monkey Mines is located at the foot of the hill leading to next world, Vine Valley. Winky is the only Animal Friend who appears in the world. Master Necky is the boss fought at the end. The Ruins world from Donkey Kong Country Returns is thematically similar and has been suggested to be the same location.[1]

In the cartoon, this area is closely connected to King K. Rool and his minions' base. The area is alluded to in the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Donkey Kong Adventure story expansion, where it is mentioned in the description of Rabbid Cranky's Croaker Disposer. Since this weapon takes its design after Winky the Frog, the description references how the Animal Buddy first appears in this world in Donkey Kong Country.

Levels[edit]

Kongo JungleMonkey MinesVine ValleyGorilla GlacierKremkroc Industries, Inc.Chimp CavernsGang-Plank GalleonDonkey Kong Country - New version of the DKCMap.jpg file, but this time in PNG. Thanks, Scrooge200!
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  • Winky's Walkway The first level of Monkey Mines, Winky's Walkway introduces Winky, whom the level is named after. It is the shortest level in the game, though it is longer in the Game Boy Color version. The level is an odd series of walkways, featuring Kritters, Gnawtys, and some Neckys.

    Winky's Walkway
    The first level of Monkey Mines, Winky's Walkway introduces Winky, whom the level is named after. It is the shortest level in the game, though it is longer in the Game Boy Color version. The level is an odd series of walkways, featuring Kritters, Gnawtys, and some Neckys.

  • Mine Cart Carnage The second level of Monkey Mines, Mine Cart Carnage involves Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong riding an unstoppable Mine Cart on numerous rail segments. There are tipped over Mine Carts that have to be jumped over along the way. Krashes are the only enemies in the level. There is a Warp Barrel around the start that allows most of the level to be skipped.

    Mine Cart Carnage
    The second level of Monkey Mines, Mine Cart Carnage involves Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong riding an unstoppable Mine Cart on numerous rail segments. There are tipped over Mine Carts that have to be jumped over along the way. Krashes are the only enemies in the level. There is a Warp Barrel around the start that allows most of the level to be skipped.

  • Bouncy Bonanza The third level of Monkey Mines, Bouncy Bonanza features a lot of bouncing. There are many bouncing tires that the Kongs can bounce on, mostly to reach higher areas. Many bouncing Kritters and Zingers also get in the Kongs' way. About halfway into the level is a room with Winky, who can be freed from his animal crate.

    Bouncy Bonanza
    The third level of Monkey Mines, Bouncy Bonanza features a lot of bouncing. There are many bouncing tires that the Kongs can bounce on, mostly to reach higher areas. Many bouncing Kritters and Zingers also get in the Kongs' way. About halfway into the level is a room with Winky, who can be freed from his animal crate.

  • Stop & Go Station The fourth level of Monkey Mines, Stop & Go Station features rapid, invulnerable Rock Krocs. However, jumping at the Stop and Go Barrels along the way can stop the Rock Krocs' movement temporarily, but after a few seconds, the barrels revert to "GO," causing the Rock Krocs to resume their movement.

    Stop & Go Station
    The fourth level of Monkey Mines, Stop & Go Station features rapid, invulnerable Rock Krocs. However, jumping at the Stop and Go Barrels along the way can stop the Rock Krocs' movement temporarily, but after a few seconds, the barrels revert to "GO," causing the Rock Krocs to resume their movement.

  • Millstone Mayhem The fifth and final regular level of Monkey Mines, Millstone Mayhem takes place in a temple-like setting. It is the first level where Krushas appear.

    Millstone Mayhem
    The fifth and final regular level of Monkey Mines, Millstone Mayhem takes place in a temple-like setting. It is the first level where Krushas appear.

  • Boss level: Necky's Nuts The boss level of Monkey Mines, Necky's Nuts involves a boss fight against the giant vulture, Master Necky.

    Boss level: Necky's Nuts
    The boss level of Monkey Mines, Necky's Nuts involves a boss fight against the giant vulture, Master Necky.

Gallery[edit]

  • Monkey Mines design plan

    Monkey Mines design plan

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese レベル2 モンキーマインズ
Reberu 2 Monkī mainzu
 Level 2 Monkey Mines

French Mines des Macaques
 Macaque Mines
German Affen-Minen
 Monkey Mines
Italian Mondo di Miniere
 World of Mines
Spanish Minas Mono
 Monkey Mines

References[edit]

  1. ^ KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). Tweet by Kynan Pearson (Archived). Twitter. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
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Donkey Kong Country (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country (GBC) / Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong • Candy Kong
Items and objects Animal token • Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Big Animal Token • Continue Barrel • Donkey Kong Balloon (red · green · blue) • DK Barrel • Exit • Fuel Canister • Jumbo Barrel • K-O-N-G Letters • Minecart • Mini Animal Token • On & Off Barrel • Steel keg • Stop & Go Barrel • Tire • TNT Drum
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Winky • Squawks • Expresso
Bosses Very Gnawty • Master Necky • Queen B. • Really Gnawty • Dumb Drum • Master Necky Snr. • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Bitesize • Chomps • Chomps Jr. • Clambo • Croctopus • Gnawty • Klaptrap • Klump • Krash • Kritter • Krusha • Manky Kong • Mini-Necky • Necky • Rock Kroc • Slippa • Squidge • Zinger
Obstacles Black drum • Mincer • Oil drum
Worlds Kongo Jungle • Monkey Mines • Vine Valley • Gorilla Glacier • Kremkroc Industries, Inc. • Chimp Caverns • Gangplank Galleon
Other DK Attack • DK Jamz • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Kremling Krushin • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Staff • Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy
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