GBA Bowser's Castle 2

Bowser Castle 2 is the fourth course of the Flower Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. Its obstacles are falling Thwomps and thin rectangular gaps in the floor that make drivers fall into the lava below. The track is also notable for its jumping ramps; similar to those found in newer installments (after Mario Kart DS) which allows racers to perform Tricks. A large statue of Bowser can be seen in the background.

Course layout
After the start, there is one sharp U-turn to the right. After a long straight piece there is a swing curve right-left with a Thwomp. After another straight piece and turning left, there is a grate bridge with three lava pits and a turn to the left, where there is another Thwomp and turn to the left. Then there is a section with a large lava pit and multiple gaps with Lava Bubbles jumping out. Afterwards, there is a turn to the right onto another grate bridge with more lava pits and ramps and a curve right near two Thwomps and the finish line.

Mario Kart DS
This course returns in Mario Kart DS as the third course in the Banana Cup. The layout of the course remains unchanged from the previous iteration, except with its enhanced 3D graphics and all the ramps now encompass Dash Panels. If a racer is shrunk by a Lightning, they cannot complete the first jump necessary for completing this course and will fall to the lava. Missions 4-5 and 5-4 take place on this course. In 4-5, the player has to collect 15 coins without getting squished by a Thwomp, and in 5-4, the player has to drive through 10 numbered gates in order. The course has never been available in Wi-Fi.

Mario Kart Tour
The course reappears once more in Mario Kart Tour, stylized as Bowser's Castle 2. It was added into the game at the start of the Hammer Bro Tour alongside SNES Donut Plains 1, which was also last remade in Mario Kart DS. Though the standard layout is largely the same, there are now Barrel Bombs that are in certain areas, and some of the lava pits are smaller or absent. The platform directly after the first jump has a slightly different layout. It now uses the background of GBA Bowser's Castle 1. This course is a favorite of Ice Bro, Fire Bro, Monty Mole, Dry Bowser, King Bob-omb, Dry Bones (Gold), and Shy Guy (Ninja). It can also be a favorite of King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) if he is at level 3, and King Boo and Fire Rosalina if they are at level 6.

Unlike most courses in the game, this course reuses the Mario Kart 7's arrangement for GBA Bowser's Castle 1, instead of the original music from Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

Hammer Bro Tour
In the Hammer Bro Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the first course in the Bowser Cup and the location of the bonus challenges in the Yoshi Cup, the Luigi Cup, and the Ice Mario Cup. Its R variant appeared as the third course in the King Boo Cup, and its T variant appeared as the second course in the Birdo Cup.



Yoshi Tour (2020)
In the 2020 Yoshi Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the first course in the Toad Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Bowser Jr. Cup. Its R variant appeared as the second course in the Daisy Cup, and its T variant appeared as the third course in the Hammer Bro Cup.



Trick Tour (2020)
In the 2020 Trick Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Diddy Kong Cup. Its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Mario Cup and the second course in the Dry Bowser Cup.



Jungle Tour
In the Jungle Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the third course in the Wendy Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Diddy Kong Cup. Its T variant appeared as the second course in the Pauline Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Yoshi Cup, and its R variant appeared as the first course in the Bowser Cup.



Cooking Tour
In the Cooking Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Koopa Troopa Cup. Its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Baby Daisy Cup.



Wild West Tour
In the Wild West Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the second course in the Wendy Cup and the location of the bonus challenges in the Wario Cup and the Larry Cup. Its T variant appeared as the second course in the Diddy Kong Cup, and its R variant appeared as the first course in the Waluigi Cup.



Los Angeles Tour
In the Los Angeles Tour, Bowser's Castle 2's R/T variant appeared as the first course in the Diddy Kong Cup.



Halloween Tour (2020)
In the 2020 Halloween Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the first course in the Larry Cup. Its R variant appeared as the second course in the Donkey Kong Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Bowser Cup, and its T variant appeared as the first course in the Waluigi Cup.



Mario vs. Luigi Tour
In the Mario vs. Luigi Tour, Bowser's Castle 2's R/T variant appeared as the second course in the Luigi Cup.



Rosalina Tour
In the Rosalina Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the first course in the Hammer Bro Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Baby Luigi Cup. Its R variant appeared as the second course in the Birdo Cup, and its T variant appeared as the first course in the Fire Bro Cup.



New Year's 2021 Tour
In the New Year's 2021 Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Toadette Cup. Its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Wario Cup.



Peach vs. Daisy Tour
In the Peach vs. Daisy Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the second course in the Bowser Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Monty Mole Cup. Its T variant appeared as the third course in the Peach Cup, and its R variant appeared as the third course in the Fire Bro Cup.



Bowser vs. DK Tour
In the Bowser vs. DK Tour, Bowser's Castle 2 appeared as the first course in the Toad Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Peach Cup. Its R variant appeared as the first course in the Yoshi Cup, and its T variant appeared as the second course in the Waluigi Cup.



Mario Kart DS

 * Instruction booklet bio: "This course appeared in Mario Kart: Super Circuit™ for the Game Boy Advance™. It's a flat course, but the lava trenches all over make it really dangerous."
 * European website bio: "Tight right-angled turns abound on Bowser's turf, as you contend with angry Thwomps threatening to squash your kart into a pancake, make daring boost-assisted leaps over lava pits, and cut corners mere millimetres away from flames hotter than Bowser's breath."

Mario Kart Tour

 * Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "Stay on course or you'll take a dip in the lava in Bowser's Castle 2. You'll want to keep an eye out! The path to victory is lined with Thwomps and Barrel Bombs. Keep your wits sharp as you take on Bowser's most fiendish course yet!"