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Mario Kart World
Bowser's Castle Course and Shortcuts
★ 394 P Switches | 150 ? Panels | 200 Medallions
☆ Unlockables Guide | Mirror Mode
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☆ Ver. 1.1.2 Patch Update released on 7/25/2025!
Bowser's Castle is one of the courses in Mario Kart World. Check out the parts of the course, the shortcuts, and the locations of the Question Panels, Peach Medallions, and P Switches here!
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Bowser's Castle Overview
| Bowser's Castle | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Cup | Lightning Cup | |
| Desc. | This reimagined course that first appeared in Super Mario Kart features lava throughout the whole course. | |
Bowser's Castle Shortcuts
| Bowser's Castle Shortcut Map |
|---|
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North Curve Wall Ride
After the hexagon shaped room in the northern part of the course, use a Mushroom to boost your jump and wall ride on the curve you were supposed to turn into then jump back on the other side.
Southwest Curve
Use a Mushroom to boost through the off road in the inner part of the curve found right before the dash panel.
North Rail Slide
Before entering the Control Room, you can jump onto the chain on the sides that will bring you to an upper area. You can take advantage of the rail slide to charge a mini-Turbo and skip most of the curve.
Second North Curve
You can ride the wall on the right side before the second curve which will let you skip most of the curve.
South Curve
Use a Mushroom to boost through the off road in the inner part of the curve while drifting.
Bowser's Castle Free Roam Map
| Collectible | Number (Jump to a Collectible) |
|---|---|
 Question Panels |
▼ Question Panel 1 ▼ Question Panel 2 ▼ Question Panel 3 ▼ Question Panel 4 ▼ Question Panel 5 |
 Peach Medallions |
▼ Peach Medallion 1 |
 P Switches |
▼ P Switch 1 ▼ P Switch 2 ▼ P Switch 3 ▼ P Switch 4 |
Bowser's Castle Question Panel Locations
Attached to a Wall
| Sticker |  |
|---|
From the Start Line, take the left path and use Rail Slide along the outer perimeter of the course. You will find the Question Panel on a wall to your right.
Outside a Warp Pipe
| Sticker |  |
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From the Start Line, take the path to your left and use Rail Slide on the outdoor perimeter of the course. Enter a Warp Pipe and you will find the Question Panel at the other side.
On an Upward Slope
| Sticker |  |
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From the Start Line, take the left path and use Rail Slide along the outer perimeter of the course. Near the end, you can find the Question Panel on an upward slope.
On the Roof of the Central Building
| Sticker |  |
|---|
From the Start Line, go straight to the central building. In order to reach the roof, you need to rail slide across the chain to your right.
Inside a Tower
| Sticker |  |
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From the Start Line, take the path to the right and enter the tower with the Jump Panel.
All 150 Question Panel Locations
Bowser's Castle Peach Medallion Locations
Near the Ceiling in the Central Building
| Sticker |  |
|---|
Go inside the Central Building. Take the path to the right and rail slide across the steel bars to reach the Peach Medal.
Bowser's Castle P Switch Locations
Go Left From the Start Line
| Sticker |  |
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From the Start Line, take the path to the left. You will find the P-Switch along the path.
On the Outer Perimeter of the Course
| Sticker |  |
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From the Start Line, take the path to your left and rail slide across the outer perimeter of the course. Get off when you see a Warp Pipe and you will find the P-Switch on the platform.
On the Northeast Portion of the Course
| Sticker |  |
|---|
From the Start Line, take the path to your left and Rail Slide across the outer perimeter of the course. Get off when you reach the northeast portion of the course.
On the Roof of the Central Building
| Sticker |  |
|---|
From the Start Line, drive towards the central building. When you reach the bridge, Rail Slide across the chain to your left in order to reach the roof.
Mario Kart World Related Guides
 All New Courses |
 All Retro Tracks |
 Hidden Courses |
 All Shortcuts |
 Reverse Tracks and Alternate Routes |
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All Cups and Courses
| Cups | Courses |
|---|---|
 Mushroom Cup
|
・Mario Bros. CircuitNEW ・Crown CityNEW ・Whistlestop SummitNEW ・DK SpaceportNEW |
 Flower Cup
|
・Desert Hills ・Shy Guy Bazaar ・Wario Stadium ・Airship Fortress |
 Star Cup
|
・DK Pass ・Starview PeakNEW ・Sky-High Sundae ・Wario Shipyard |
 Shell Cup
|
・Koopa Troopa Beach ・Faraway OasisNEW ・Crown CityNEW ・Peach StadiumNEW |
 Banana Cup
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・Peach Beach ・Salty Salty SpeedwayNEW ・Dino Dino Jungle ・Great ? Block RuinsNEW |
 Leaf Cup
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・Cheep Cheep FallsNEW ・Dandelion DepthsNEW ・Boo CinemaNEW ・Dry Bones BurnoutNEW |
 Lightning Cup
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・Moo Moo Meadows ・Toad's FactoryNEW ・Choco Mountain ・Bowser's Castle |
 Special Cup
|
・Acorn HeightsNEW ・Mario Circuit ・Peach StadiumNEW ・Rainbow Road |
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