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{{location infobox
|image=Swanky's Sideshow DKC3.png
|image=[[File:Swanky's Sideshow DKC3.png|256px]]
|greaterloc=[[Northern Kremisphere]]
|greater_location=[[Northern Kremisphere]]
|inhabitants=[[Swanky Kong]]
|inhabitants=[[Swanky Kong]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Land III|Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#2000|2000]])
}}
}}
{{quote|If you bump into Cranky, tell him to stop wasting his money on Swanky's bonus games.|Wrinkly Kong|Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!}}
{{quote|If you bump into Cranky, tell him to stop wasting his money on Swanky's bonus games.|Wrinkly Kong|Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!}}
'''Swanky's Sideshow''' (also called '''Swanky's Tent'''<ref>''[[Nintendo Power]]'' issue 89, page 33</ref>) is a large circus-themed attraction where [[Swanky Kong]] hosts three ball-tossing [[minigame]]s. It only appears in the original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''. Swanky's Sideshow is optional and the Kongs can play it for prizes. There is a Swanky's Sideshow in every world except for [[Krematoa]]. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Swanky runs a minigame known as [[Swanky's Dash]] instead.
'''Swanky's Sideshow''', also named '''Swanky Kong's Sideshow''',<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Volume 90|page=29|date=November 1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> '''Swanky's Tent''',<ref>{{cite|date=October 1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 89|page=33}}</ref> and '''Swanky's Side Show''',<ref>{{cite|date=December 1996|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) Issue 51|page=21}}</ref> is a [[List of locations|location]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''. It is a large circus-themed attraction where [[Swanky Kong]] hosts three ball-tossing [[minigame]]s. There is a Swanky's Sideshow in every world except [[Krematoa]]. In every mode, the goal is for [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] or [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] to throw balls at targets held by cardboard [[Kremling]]s. Their opponent is [[Cranky Kong]], who rambles before a match and afterward. Cranky reacts differently in each mode that he either wins or loses. If the Kongs win, Swanky rewards four bear coins and several [[Banana|Banana Bunch]]es to them, as well as sometimes also a [[Red Balloon]]. If they lose, Swanky gives Dixie and Kiddy a consolation prize of one bear coin and a few [[banana]]s. All three modes cost two [[bear coin]]s to play, and they are as follows:


In every mode, the primary objective is for [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] or [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] (depending on which [[Kong]] is active) to throw balls at targets held by cardboard [[Kremling]]s. Their opponent is [[Cranky Kong]], who rambles before a match and afterward. Cranky has a different reaction for each mode that he either wins or loses at.
*'''Head to Head:''' In this mode, a meter with five sections, one of which is red, is displayed on the right of the screen. The active Kong's face is at the top and Cranky's is at the bottom. Depending on which character hit a target, the red section moves either up or down a notch. The active Kong and Cranky must throw balls at targets until the red section reaches either the top or the bottom of the meter. Dixie and Kiddy win if the red section reaches the top, but Cranky wins if it reaches the bottom.
*'''Race to 25:''' Dixie or Kiddy compete against Cranky to hit 25 targets within a minute. If the active Kong and Cranky do not hit 25 targets within the time limit, then the Kong that hit the most targets wins.
*'''Endurance:''' Dixie or Kiddy compete against Cranky to hit targets, however, the first Kong to miss a target loses.
 
The Swanky's Sideshow's tent appears in the background of the [[Donkey Kong Jungle (baseball stadium)|Donkey Kong Jungle]] stadium in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', made even more evident from a billboard of Swanky Kong. The tent also appears in the background of the [[Banana Punch]] minigame in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''.
 
In the [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], Swanky instead hosts a minigame titled [[Swanky's Dash]].


All three modes cost two [[Bear Coin]]s to play. If the Kongs win, Swanky rewards four Bear Coins and several [[Banana|Banana Bunch]]es to them, sometimes even a [[Red Balloon]]. If they lose, Swanky gives Dixie and Kiddy a consolation prize of one Bear Coin and a few [[banana]]s.
==Gallery==
<gallery widths=180>
DKC3 Sideshow Background.png|Background from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''
Swanky's Sideshow Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''
Swanky's Sideshow DKC3 Race to 25.png|Screenshot from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' (Race to 25)
</gallery>


== Modes ==
==Names in other languages==
[[File:Swanky's Sideshow DKC3 Race to 25.png|thumb|left|256px|Gameplay of the Race to 25 mode]]
{{foreign names
*'''Head to Head:''' In this mode, a meter with five sections, one of which is red, is displayed on the right of the screen. The active Kong's face is at the top and Cranky's is at the bottom. Depending on which character hit a target, the red section moves either up or down a notch. The active Kong and Cranky must throw balls at targets until the red section reaches either the top or the bottom of the meter. Dixie and Kiddy win if the red section reaches the top, but Cranky wins if it reaches the bottom.
|Jap=スワンキーのテント
*'''Race to 25:''' Dixie or Kiddy compete against Cranky to hit 25 targets within a minute. If the active Kong and Cranky fail to hit 25 target on time, then the Kong who hit most targets wins.
|JapR=Suwankī no Tento
*'''Endurance:''' Dixie or Kiddy compete against Cranky to hit targets, however, the first Kong to miss a target loses.
|JapM=Swanky's Tent
|Jap2=スワンキーのサイドショー<ref>{{cite|language=ja|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo|title=''Super Donkey Kong 3: Nazo no Kremis-tō'' instruction booklet|page=23}}</ref>
|Jap2R=Suwankī no Saidoshō
|Jap2M=Swanky's Sideshow
|Ita=Il show di Swanky<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' Spanish-Italian booklet|page=49}}</ref>
|Ita2=Gioco del lancio<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' Spanish-Italian booklet|page=44}}</ref>
|ItaM=The Swanky's show
|Ita2m+Throwing game
}}


==Trivia==
*In ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', Swanky's Sideshow's tent can be seen in the background of the [[Donkey Kong Jungle (baseball stadium)|Donkey Kong Jungle]] stadium, along with a billboard of Swanky Kong himself. The tent returns in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', where it can be seen in the background of the [[Banana Punch]] minigame.
*The music when winning against Cranky was later used as the end-of-level music in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:46, September 21, 2024

Swanky's Sideshow
Swanky's Sideshow DKC3.png
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996)
Greater location Northern Kremisphere
Inhabitants Swanky Kong
“If you bump into Cranky, tell him to stop wasting his money on Swanky's bonus games.”
—Wrinkly Kong, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Swanky's Sideshow, also named Swanky Kong's Sideshow,[1] Swanky's Tent,[2] and Swanky's Side Show,[3] is a location in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. It is a large circus-themed attraction where Swanky Kong hosts three ball-tossing minigames. There is a Swanky's Sideshow in every world except Krematoa. In every mode, the goal is for Dixie or Kiddy to throw balls at targets held by cardboard Kremlings. Their opponent is Cranky Kong, who rambles before a match and afterward. Cranky reacts differently in each mode that he either wins or loses. If the Kongs win, Swanky rewards four bear coins and several Banana Bunches to them, as well as sometimes also a Red Balloon. If they lose, Swanky gives Dixie and Kiddy a consolation prize of one bear coin and a few bananas. All three modes cost two bear coins to play, and they are as follows:

  • Head to Head: In this mode, a meter with five sections, one of which is red, is displayed on the right of the screen. The active Kong's face is at the top and Cranky's is at the bottom. Depending on which character hit a target, the red section moves either up or down a notch. The active Kong and Cranky must throw balls at targets until the red section reaches either the top or the bottom of the meter. Dixie and Kiddy win if the red section reaches the top, but Cranky wins if it reaches the bottom.
  • Race to 25: Dixie or Kiddy compete against Cranky to hit 25 targets within a minute. If the active Kong and Cranky do not hit 25 targets within the time limit, then the Kong that hit the most targets wins.
  • Endurance: Dixie or Kiddy compete against Cranky to hit targets, however, the first Kong to miss a target loses.

The Swanky's Sideshow's tent appears in the background of the Donkey Kong Jungle stadium in Mario Superstar Baseball, made even more evident from a billboard of Swanky Kong. The tent also appears in the background of the Banana Punch minigame in Mario Party 5.

In the remake, Swanky instead hosts a minigame titled Swanky's Dash.

Gallery[edit]

  • Background from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

    Background from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

  • Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

    Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

  • Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (Race to 25)

    Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (Race to 25)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スワンキーのテント[?]
Suwankī no Tento 		Swanky's Tent
スワンキーのサイドショー[4]
Suwankī no Saidoshō 		Swanky's Sideshow
Italian Il show di Swanky[5] The Swanky's show
Gioco del lancio[6] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ November 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 90. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.
  2. ^ October 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 89. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 33.
  3. ^ December 1996. Nintendo Magazine System (UK) Issue 51. Page 21.
  4. ^ 1996. Super Donkey Kong 3: Nazo no Kremis-tō instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 23.
  5. ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Spanish-Italian booklet. Page 49.
  6. ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Spanish-Italian booklet. Page 44.
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA)
Characters Protagonists Dixie Kong • Kiddy Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Swanky Kong • Cranky Kong
Prisoners Banana Birds • Banana Queen • Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Candy Konga • Lanky Konga • Tiny Konga • Chunky Konga
Animal Friends Ellie • Enguarde • Parry • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Brothers Bear Bachelora • Baffle • Barnacle • Barter • Bazaar • Bazooka • Benny • Björn • Blizzard • Blue • Blunder • Boomer • Bramble • Brash
Bosses Belcha • Arich • Squirt • KAOS • Bleak • Barbos • Kroctopusa • Baron K. Roolenstein
Enemies Bazuka • Bazza • Booty Bird • Bounty Bass • Bristles • Buzz • Gleamin' Bream • Karbine • Killer bees • Klasp • Knik-Knak • Knocka • Kobble • Koco • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Krackaa • Kremling (boater)a • Krimp • Kroc • Krumple • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Lemguin • Lurchin • Minkey • Missile shell • Nibbla • Nid • Re-Koil • Skidda • Sneek • Swoopy
Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Bowling ball • Bear coin • Bonus Coin • Box of chocolatesa • Cog • DK Coin • Extra-Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Flupperius Petallus Pongus • Green banana • K-O-N-G Letters • Mirror • No.6 wrench • Patch • Present • Rosea • Shell • Ski • Star
Objects Animal Barrel • Animal crate • Auto-Fire Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Shield • Bonus Barrel • Boo Barrel • Booster Barrel • Bubbling cauldron • Crate • DK Barrel • Fuel Drum • Handle • Ignition Barrel • Invincibility Barrel • Metal door • Minea • Propellerpack • Ripsaw • Rocket Barrel • Star Barrel • Steel Barrel • Switch Barrel • TNT Barrel • Toboggan • Tracker Barrel • Trapdoor • Tumbling barrel • Warp Barrel • Wheel
Levels Lake Orangatanga Lakeside Limbo • Doorstop Dash • Tidal Trouble • Skidda's Row • Murky Mill • Belcha's Barn
Kremwood Forest Barrel Shield Bust-Up • Riverside Race • Squeals on Wheels • Springin' Spiders • Bobbing Barrel Brawl • Arich's Ambush
Cotton Top Cove Bazza's Blockade • Rocket Barrel Ride • Kreeping Klasps • Tracker Barrel Trek • Fish Food Frenzy • Squirt's Showdown
Mekanos Fire-Ball Frenzy • Demolition Drain-Pipe • Ripsaw Rage • Blazing Bazukas • Low-G Labyrinth • Kaos Karnage
K3 Krevice Kreepers • Tearaway Toboggan • Barrel Drop Bounce • Krack Shot Kroc • Lemguin Lunge • Bleak's House
Razor Ridge Buzzer Barrage • Kong-Fused Cliffs • Floodlit Fish • Pot Hole Panic • Ropey Rumpus • Barbos's Barrierb • Kroctopus Krusha
Pacificaa Dingy Drain-Pipea • Stormy Seasa • Sunken Sprucea • Cliffside Blasta • Ripcurl Reefa • Surf's Upa • Barbos's Barrier
Kaos Kore Konveyor Rope Klash • Creepy Caverns • Lightning Lookout • Koindozer Klamber • Poisonous Pipeline • Kastle Kaos
Krematoa Stampede Sprint • Criss Kross Cliffs • Tyrant Twin Tussle • Swoopy Salvo • Rocket Rush • Knautilus
Miscellaneous Barrel-Blastapalooza • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff
a Exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version
b Barbos's Barrier was moved to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version
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