Lava Dome
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- Not to be confused with Volcano Dome.
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| Game | Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis |
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Lava Dome is the fifth floor in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis. Volcanoes and a smoke-filled night sky can be seen in the background. The music tracks played on this floor are remixes of the Bowser's Castle theme from Super Mario Bros.; additionally, this floor bears a significant resemblance to worlds concerning Bowser found in various other Mario games.
This floor features fire-based obstacles such as lava, Lava Fountains, Podoboos, and Fire Bars. Spy Guys are introduced on this floor, while Circus Kongs, Crash Kongs, and Cool Kongs return from previous floors. This floor also introduces Wall Jump Bars, Fire Blocks, and wood platforms, which can be burnt to access new areas.
The battle with Donkey Kong in Room 5-DK, referred to as Boss Game 5, plays similarly to Boss Game 1 in Room 1-DK. However, instead of dropping barrels and dumbbells, Donkey Kong will slam the ground to drop fireballs from above. After taking a hit, Donkey Kong will drop a large amount of fireballs, as well as a water droplet. If a Mini Mario comes in contact with a water droplet, it gains a shield that protects it from fireballs and Fire Bars while in the air. However, if the Mini is hit by a fireball while still in the cannon, the shield disappears. If all of the player's Mini Marios are destroyed, the game is over. After taking 6 hits, Donkey Kong is defeated and flees to Toadstool Castle.
Upon completing Room 5-DK, the Lava Dome construction kit is unlocked for the Construction Zone.
Levels
| Level | Preview | Mini count | Color Blocks | Description | Enemies and obstacles encountered |
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| Room 5-1 | 
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3 | None | This level introduces Spy Guys and Lava Fountains, as well as two Fire Bars on either side of an elevator. The Mini Marios must avoid the Fire Bars to collect the Mini Mario Card, as well as while entering the Goal Door. | Spy Guys, Fire Bars, lava |
| Room 5-2 | 
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4 | None | This level introduces two Lava Fountains that stop to erupt at certain points. When a Lava Fountain erupts, it creates a lava pillar that causes its platform to rise. This level also features cracked blocks, Warp Pipes, and two Fire Bars. | Fire Bars, lava |
| Room 5-3 | 
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4 | None | This level introduces Podoboos and Wall Jump Bars, from which Mini Marios can perform Wall Jumps. This level also features a Gold Mini Mario and several Yellow and Blue Springs. | Podoboos, lava |
| Room 5-4 | 
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3 | None | This level features Spy Guys and Swing Bars, which Mini Marios can grab onto and move along. It also features a Warp Pipe, an elevator, two Yellow Springs, and one Blue Spring. | Spy Guys, lava |
| Room 5-5 | 
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3 | Fire Blocks | This level introduces Fire Blocks and wood platforms. After picking up Fire Blocks, a wood platform can be burnt and destroyed, opening previously inaccessible areas. | Lava |
| Room 5-6 | 
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3 | None | This level features Wall Jump Bars, a rising Lava Fountain, girders, two small Warp Pipes, and a Blue Spring. | Crash Kongs, Podoboo |
| Room 5-7 | 
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3 | None | This level features Swing Bars, two Fire Bars, five Blue Springs, and a Gold Mini Mario. While a Mini Mario is on the highest Swing Bar, it can be burnt and destroyed by a Spy Guy's jet flame. The lowest Swing Bar has a handle on the right, which the Mini Marios can use to jump to the girders above. | Spy Guys, Podoboos |
| Room 5-8 | 
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4 | Fire Blocks | This level features several Fire Blocks and wood platforms, as well as cracked blocks, which can be broken by either a Mini Mario or a Crash Kong. | Crash Kong, Circus Kong |
| Room 5-9 | 
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3 | None | This level features four Cool Kongs on girders, two erupting Lava Fountains, Wall Jump Bars, and conveyor belts. | Cool Kong, Spikes |
| Room 5-DK | 
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9 to 30 | None | The fifth battle against Donkey Kong. | Donkey Kong, fireballs, Fire Bars |
Gallery
Mario, Donkey Kong, and the Mini Marios enter Lava Dome
A Mini Mario and a Gold Mini Mario on a Swing Bar in Room 5-7
A Mini Mario hanging from a Cool Kong in Room 5-9
Intro screen shown before Room 5-DK
Intro screen shown before Room 5-DK (no text)
Victory screen shown after completing Room 5-DK
Victory screen shown after completing Room 5-DK (no text)
Unlocking the Lava Dome construction kit for the Construction Zone
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | マグマケイブ Maguma Keibu |
Magma Cave |
| Italian | Monte Lava |
Lava Mount |
| Spanish | Lavalandia |
Lavaland |
