Dashing Desert
Template:Worldbox Dashing Desert is the fifth world of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars. During this world, the player is acquainted with a new gameplay mechanic, the Blue Lift, which is used to elevate the Minis to platforms located directly above or bring them to a lower level. Lift Pickups are also introduced along with them. Mechanics introduced in previous worlds, such as Girders, Springs, Cannons and (Purple) conveyors, make a return in Dashing Desert. Three new enemies—Pokeys, Piranha Plants and a Capture Kong—are encountered here for the first time in the game, while Fire Piranha Plants reappear from the previous world. Mini Paulines also begin to appear in this world.
The background features several Egyptian pyramids, along with two gigantic skulls of Dry Bones resting in the dunes, surrounded by a few stone Shy Guy statues and palm trees. The soundtrack that plays in this area is a variation of the soundtrack of Sandstorm Steps from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!
There are two Bonus Levels that are set in this world, B-9 and B-10.
Levels
| Level | Preview | Description | Enemies and obstacles encountered |
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| Level 5-1 | 
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A level where the Blue Lift mechanic is introduced. | Spikes |
| Level 5-2 | 
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A level that involves using Red Girders, Blue Lifts and Color Switches. | Spikes |
| Level 5-3 | 
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An upward-leading course with two Pokeys. | Pokeys |
| Level 5-4 | 
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A course with Multi-Doors spread at multiple storeys. | Spikes |
| Level 5-5 | 
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A level where a Mini Mario has to be freed from a Capture Kong. | Spikes, Capture Kong |
| Level 5-6 | 
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A level with a multitude of Fire Piranha Plants and cannons, placed above a long row of spikes. | Spikes, Piranha Plants, Fire Piranha Plants |
| Level 5-7 | 
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A Key Mini Mario stage that involves both Blue Lifts and conveyor belts. | Spikes |
| Level 5-8 | 
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A stage that marks the reappearance of Cursed Mini Mario, who marches along Blue Lifts and Springs. | Cursed Mini Mario |
Gallery
Level menu in the Nintendo 3DS version
Level maps
Level 5-1
Level 5-2
Level 5-3
Level 5-4
Level 5-5
Level 5-6
Level 5-7
Level 5-8
Media
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | デザートダッシュ Dezāto Dasshu |
Desert Dash |
| Italian | Deserto scattante |
Literal translation |
| Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars | ||
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| Characters | Donkey Kong • Mario • Pauline • Toads | |
| Minis | Cursed Mini Mario • Gold Mini Mario • Mini Donkey Kong • Mini Luigi • Mini Mario • Mini Pauline • Mini Peach • Mini Toad | |
| Enemies | Donkey Kong's robots (Cannon Kong · Capture Kong · Circus Kong) • Fire Piranha Plant • Piranha Plant • Pokey • Shy Guy • Thwomp | |
| Worlds | Rolling Hills • Jumpy Jungle • Runaway Warehouse • Crumbling Cavern • Dashing Desert • Twilight Valley • Orbiting Observatory • Bonus Levels (Bonus 1 · Bonus 2 · Bonus 3) | |
| Objects | Items | Coin (large) • Hammers • M Coin • Pickup |
| Resource items | Blue Lift • Movable Pipe • Pink Block • Purple Conveyor • Red Girder • Spring | |
| Fixed objects | Cannon • Color Switch • Conveyor Belt • Girder • Goal Door • Ladder • Magnet Ground • Rock • Spikes • Warp Pipe | |
| Further info | Gallery • Media • Official online levels • Slide • Staff (Nintendo 3DS version · Wii U version) • Stamps • Workshop Store | |
