Donut Plains (Map Screen)

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"Donut Plains (Map Screen)"
"Donut Plains (Map Screen)" in Super Mario World
The image for "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" from Super Mario World on Nintendo Music.
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Composed by:
Koji Kondo
Key C major
First appearance Super Mario World (1990)
Latest appearance Mario Kart World (2025)

"Donut Plains (Map Screen)"[1] is a musical theme composed by Koji Kondo for Super Mario World that plays in the overworld maps of Donut Plains, Twin Bridges, and Chocolate Island.

Reuses[edit]

The following list does not include ports or remakes of Super Mario World.

Work Description
Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the scene showcasing a map of Donut Plains, and the scene where Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi first encounter a Ghost House.

Arrangements[edit]

Mario Roulette[edit]

In Mario Roulette, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the instructions screen.

Super Mario World television series[edit]

An arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" can be heard in various episodes of the Super Mario World animated series. However, this arrangement starts slightly later than the original composition.

An additional arrangement without backing instruments can be heard at the end of the episode "The Yoshi Shuffle."

Mario Teaches Typing series[edit]

Mario Teaches Typing[edit]

In Mario Teaches Typing, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the main menu.

Mario Teaches Typing 2[edit]

In Mario Teaches Typing 2, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the main menu. This arrangement features an original melody in addition to the original composition.

Mario Discovery series[edit]

Mario is Missing![edit]

In the SNES version of Mario is Missing!, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the title screen.

Icon of an audio speaker. Title Screen - The arrangement heard in the SNES version of Mario is Missing!
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Mario's Time Machine[edit]

In the PC version of Mario's Time Machine, a brief arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the title screen after the opening cutscene.

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Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]

In Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, the Game Boy Advance remake of Super Mario World, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the overworld maps of Donut Plains, Twin Bridges, and Chocolate Island, just like in the original game.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

In Super Mario Maker, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the map screen for the 10 Mario Challenge. This arrangement returns in Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, where it plays in the map screen for the Super Mario Challenge.

Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

In Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, three additional arrangements of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" play in the map screen for the Super Mario Challenge as the player progresses further in the campaign.

Mario Kart World[edit]

In Mario Kart World, a medley arrangement of "Yoshi's Island (Map Screen)," "Star World (Map Screen)," "Forest of Illusion (Map Screen)," "Donut Plains (Map Screen)," and "Special World (Map Screen)" can play in Free Roam and during routes in Grand Prix or VS Race.

It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts[edit]

In the third episode of It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts, "Shell Games", an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the first half of the short.

List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

Games[edit]

Work System Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario World Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1990 Original "Donut Plains (Map Screen)"[1] Koji Kondo
Mario Roulette Arcade 1991 Arrangement
Mario Teaches Typing MS-DOS 1991 Arrangement
Mario is Missing! Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1993 Arrangement
Mario's Time Machine PC 1993 Arrangement Rob Wallace
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1994 Original "Donut Plains (Map Screen)"[1] Koji Kondo
Mario Teaches Typing PC 1995 Arrangement
Mario Teaches Typing 2 PC 1996 Arrangement
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 Game Boy Advance 2001 Arrangement
Super Mario Maker Wii U 2015 Arrangement
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 3DS 2016 Arrangement
Past arrangement (Super Mario Maker)
Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 2025 Arrangement

Film and television[edit]

Work Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land 1991 Original Koji Kondo (uncredited)
Super Mario World 1991 Arrangement Michael Tavera
It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts 2025 Arrangement

Albums[edit]

Work Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario World 1991 Original 「MAP2(地上)」 (Mappu Tsū (Chijō)) Koji Kondo

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ドーナツ平野(MAP)[1]
Dōnatsu Heiya (MAP)
Donut Plains (MAP)
MAP2(地上)[2]
Mappu Tsū (Chijō)
MAP 2 (Aboveground)

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