Wish Key
Wish Keys,[1] originally referred to askeys[2] orGold Keys,[3][4] areitems inDiddy Kong Racing andDiddy Kong Racing DS. They are a set of four goldenkeys, though in the remake, each Wish Key received a distinct design based on their world theme: TheDino Domain's key has a skull design,Snowflake Mountain's key is made of ice,Sherbet Island's key resembles a golden anchor, andDragon Forest's key has the same gold appearance as before. Each world has a Wish Key hidden in one of its courses, and collecting it unlocks the Challenge Level door of that world. After each key is retrieved, the character can choose to either win or quit the race. Their role was slightly changed in the DS remake, where each Wish Key unlocks aWish Race againstT.T.
Wish Keys appear in the following locations:
| Image | Course | Challenge Level | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ancient Lake (Dino Domain) | Fire Mountain | The racer must drive off a ramp located offtrack and next to the course's first turn. |
 | Snowball Valley (Snowflake Mountain) | Icicle Pyramid | The racer must drive to the left of the finish line, which leads to a hidden path. The Wish Key is in an alcove of the icicle-covered wall on the right side. |
 | Crescent Island (Sherbet Island) | Darkwater Beach | The racer must take the left path at the split. Around halfway through the path, they must drive into the water and collect the Wish Key in a nearby alcove. The easiest way to do so is with thehovercraft. |
 | Boulder Canyon (Dragon Forest) | Smokey Castle | The racer must race through the course and stop after crossing the drawbridge. They must hit a nearby bell, which causes the drawbridge to slowly rise. As it rises, the racer must use a speed boost power-up near the end of the drawbridge and boost onto a platform with the final Wish Key. |
Profiles[edit]
- Instruction booklet:There is one Wish Key hidden in each hub area of the island. Find the key to gain access to the locked door in each hub, then complete the challenge to gain a piece of the TT Amulet.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ab2007.Diddy Kong Racing DS instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 11.
- ^1997.Diddy Kong Racing instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 17.
- ^Leung, Jason, Pelland, Scott and Shinoda, Paul (1997).Diddy Kong Racing Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 19.
- ^Prima Bath (April 7, 1999).Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-2103-8. Page 32.
