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Can you finish this challenge stage before time runs out? Collect coins and points! Try for a perfect score! Defeat enemies to raise your score even higher!
— Sword Challenge Guide • Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

A Challenge is a sub-game introduced in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.


Challenge Stages[]

Overview[]

With the exception of the Item Challenge, all Challenges require the use of a specific ability. These abilities are given at the start of the challenge and cannot be discarded. (In the case of the Item Challenge, Kirby discards his ability and receives a key.)

All Challenges contain Score Coins, some of which are hidden.

Unlike the other sub-games found in the game, only one player may participate in a Challenge.In Challenges, Kirby's basic goal is to reach the goal with the highest score possible. Points can be obtained in several ways:

  • By collecting Score Coins
  • By defeating enemies
  • By receiving bonuses at the end of a stage (see the Bonuses section)

If Kirby is hit, he loses 500 points in Kirby's Return to Dream Land or 100 points in Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition; this means the player can receive negative points.

Time[]

Kirby is also faced with a time limit. The time limit is usually two minutes but can change depending on the challenge. If time runs out, Kirby won't complete the challenge. The player is notified when there is 1 minute/30 seconds remaining, and the last ten seconds are counted off.

Bonuses[]

After a stage, Kirby can earn bonuses depending on how well he did. He can receive:

  • A clear bonus (always 3000 points)
  • A time bonus (10 points for every 0.2 seconds remaining)
  • 30-Seconds Left or 20-Seconds Left (1000 or 500 points, respectively)
  • All Foes Defeated (1000 points)
  • No Damage (1000 points)
  • Down to the Wire (less than 10 seconds left, 100 points)
  • Barely Conscious (health meter is in red zone, 100 points)
  • Coins Complete (collect every Score Coin, 1000 points)

Medals and High Scores[]

After completing a stage, Kirby will receive a Medal for beating a target score. Target scores are given when the gate is opened the first time. Kirby may earn a Bronze Medal, Silver Medal, Gold Medal, or the "special" Platinum Medal. In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby will also receive in-game rewards depending on his medal (awarded when he exits the challenge): a red star for a Bronze Medal, a blue star for a Silver Medal, a 1UP for a Gold Medal, and three 1UPs for a Platinum Medal.

If a score is beaten, it will replace the score that was previously larger and move that score down one. This will not change the target scores, however.

Variants[]

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition introduces two more types of challenges: Combat Chambers and Magolor Races. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe also introduces a new type of challenge: Ordeal Doors.

Combat Chambers[]

In a Combat Chamber, various enemies appear in waves. Beating all the enemies in a wave gives the player Score Coins and a path to the next wave area. Gold Waddle Dees appear here, giving the player 1,000 points if beaten. Also, every Combat Chamber contains at least one mid-boss, but there are no health bars.

Magolor Races[]

In a Magolor Race, the player must choose an ability and race to the finish with Magolor. Along the way, Magolor will summon enemies and magical attacks to slow Kirby down. Score coins here count towards a Medal, but Magolor can collect coins too. If the player beats Magolor, a 1,000 point bonus is rewarded. If Kirby loses the race, he must try again from the beginning.

The player receives a record for every ability used, but the highest score is marked as the top score.

Ordeal Doors[]

KPR Maxim Tomato Main article: Ordeal Door

In Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, the player will come across these special courses. They function like normal Copy Ability Challenges, though instead of focusing on a copy ability, Ordeal Doors focus on one of Magolor's Magical Abilities (such as Magic Spheres or Levitation). Ordeal Doors are revealed after completing certain levels; to open them, Magolor must upgrade the specified Magical Ability to the required level.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[]

Name Difficulty Energy Spheres required Image Description
Story Mode Extra Mode
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Story Mode Extra Mode
Sword Challenge 1 2 7 5 Sword Challenge Sword EX Can you reach the goal before time runs out? Go for the high score!
Sand Challenge 2 3 N/A 20 Sand Challenge Sand EX Play with the new Sand ability, and try out all of its different moves!
Whip Challenge 2 3 25 30 Whip Challenge Whip EX Lash the whip with just the right timing to pull distant Score Coins to you!
Hi-Jump Challenge 3 4 35 45 Hi-Jump Challenge Hi-Jump EX Your postjump maneuvering is critical. React quickly and shoot for the stars!
Bomb Challenge 4 5 50 55 Bomb Challenge Bomb EX Use your Bomb Throw quickly and accurately. Go for all direct hits!
Mecha Challenge 5 6 N/A 75 Mecha Challenge Mecha EX Fire up the new Mecha ability, and find the best timing for charged attacks!
Water Challenge 5 6 70 95 Water Challenge Water EX This challenge measures prudence. Keep a close eye on your health.
Wing Challenge 6 7 90 110 Wing Challenge Wing EX Can you master the Hover Flap? This is an airborne challenge with almost no land.
Item Challenge 7 8 120 Item Challenge Item EX The final stage is the Item Challenge! The time limit is 3:30 for this true test!

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[]

Name Copy Abilities Level How to Unlock Image Description
Sword Challenge Sword Happiness Hall Unlocked at the start SC2 Can you master the king of weapon-based Copy Abilities?
Parasol Challenge Parasol Complete the Sword Challenge PC Block falling objects, fill your parasol with wind, and take to the sky!
Spark Challenge Spark Complete the Sword Challenge SC3 Spark puts the power of electricity in your hands! Time for a Spark Barrier!
Magolor Race 1 Sword
Parasol
Spark
Complete the Sword, Parasol, and Spark Challenges MR Race against Magolor! Unleash all of your skills to claim victory.
Whip Challenge Whip Apricot Atrium Complete Magolor Race 1 WC4 Crack your whip to grab foes and items or lash out with a Whip Tornado!
Fighter Combat Chamber Fighter Complete Magolor Race 1 FCC Test your skills as a Fighter and punch your way to victory!
Wing Challenge Wing Complete Magolor Race 1 WC5 Flap your wings for a brief flight. Spread them wide and feel all right!
Magolor Race 2 Whip
Fighter
Wing
Complete the Whip and Wing Challenges, and the Fighter Combat Chamber MR2 Can you beat Magolor a second time? This race will be tougher than the last one!
Smash Combat Chamber Smash Last Land Complete Magolor Race 2 SCC The ultimate challenge! Can you master Kirby's Smash moves?
Normal Challenge None Complete Magolor Race 2 NC Kirby is powerful even in his Normal form, without a Copy Ability. Inhale, spit, and attack!
Magolor Race 3 Sword
Parasol
Spark
Whip
Fighter
Wing
Smash
Complete the Normal Challenge and the Smash Combat Chamber MR3 Magolor won't be fooling around this time. He wants to win! Be careful, Kirby!
Smash Combat Chamber EX Smash Complete Magolor Race 3 SCC2 The ultimate challenge of Smash skills continues in Smash Combat Chamber EX!
Magolor Race EX Sword
Parasol
Spark
Whip
Fighter
Wing
Smash
Complete Magolor Race 3 MR4 Magolor wants one more shot at victory. Can you beat him in an EX race?

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[]

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KatRC Challenge 3

A challenge door.

A Challenge is a sub-game in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. These can be accessed by collecting a specific number of Medals or by completing a number of challenges.

Kirby can encounter challenges within many levels, however a game mode called Challenge Mode exists in which Kirby can collect Treasure Chests to get medals after completing the challenges with all of the treasures.

Challenge How to Unlock Image Number of Rooms
1 Gold Medals needed to open: 1 KaTRC Challenge Room 1 4
2 Gold Medals needed to open: 3 KaTRC Challenge Room 2 4
3 Gold Medals needed to open: 5 KatRC Challenge 2 4
4 To open, defeat the Level 1 boss! KaTRC Challenge Room 4 4
5 Collect 3 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 5 4
6 Collect 5 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 6 4
7 Collect 10 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 7 4
8 Play 6 One-Minute Challenges to open! KatRC Challenge Room 8 12
9 Gold Medals needed to open: 7 4
10 Gold Medals needed to open: 12 KatRC Challenge Room 10 4
11 Gold Medals needed to open: 20 KatRC Challenge Room 11 4
12 To open, defeat the Level 2 boss! KatRC Challenge Room 12 4
13 Collect 15 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 13 4
14 Collect 20 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 14 4
15 Collect 30 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 15 4
16 Play 12 One-Minute Challenges to open! KatRC Challenge Room 16 12
17 Gold Medals needed to open: 25 KatRC Challenge Room 17 4
18 Gold Medals needed to open: 32 KatRC Challenge Room 18 4
19 To open, defeat the Level 3 boss! KatRC Challenge Room 19 4
20 To open, defeat the Level 4 boss! KatRC Challenge Room 20 4
21 Collect 40 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 21 4
22 Collect 50 Treasure Chests to open! KatRC Challenge Room 22 4
23 Play 18 One-Minute Challenges to open! KatRC Challenge Room 23 12
24 Play 24 One-Minute Challenges to open! 12
25 Gold Medals needed to open: 36 4
26 Gold Medals needed to open: 42 4
27 To open, defeat the Level 5 boss! 4
28 To open, defeat the Level 6 boss! 4
29 Collect 60 Treasure Chests to open! 4
30 Collect 70 Treasure Chests to open! 4
31 Collect 80 Treasure Chests to open! 4
32 Play 30 One-Minute Challenges to open! 12
33 Gold Medals needed to open: 48 4
34 Gold Medals needed to open: 54 4
35 Gold Medals needed to open: 60 4
36 To open, defeat the Level 7 boss! 4
37 Collect 90 Treasure Chests to open! 4
38 Collect 103 Treasure Chests to open! 4
39 Collect all of the Secret Diaries to open! 4
40 Play 36 One-Minute Challenges to open! 12
41 To open, defeat the Level 1 boss without taking damage! 4
42 To open, defeat the Level 2 boss without taking damage! 4
43 To open, defeat the Level 3 boss without taking damage! 4
44 To open, defeat the Level 4 boss without taking damage! 4
45 To open, defeat the Level 5 boss without taking damage! 4
46 To open, defeat the Level 6 boss without taking damage! 4
47 To open, defeat the Level 7 boss without taking damage! 4
48 Gold Medals needed to open: 68 12

Trivia[]

Fire Challenge

Fire's icon in Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

Stage maps[]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land[]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[]

Logos[]

Tip images[]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land[]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[]

Guide images
Challenge Type No. Controls Tip image Description
KRtDLD Sword Ability Star artwork
Sword Challenge
Guide 1 N/A KRtDLDX Sword 1 Kirby's sword can cut ropes.
2 Left Stick Up + B KRtDLDX Sword 2 Use an Upward Slash to easily defeat any foes above you.
3 N/A KRtDLDX Sword 3 Reach the goal before time's up!
Pro Tips 1 Left Stick Up + B KRtDLDX Sword PT 1 Try an Upward Slash in midair, then Jump to reach your goal.
2 Dash + B in midair KRtDLDX Sword PT 2 Do a Sword Spin to unleash fury! Collect coins as you defeat foes.
3 Press and hold B, then release KRtDLDX Sword PT 3 Charge up and do a Spin Slash to defeat multiple foes!
Sand Copy Ability Star
Sand Challenge
Guide 1 Dash + B KRtDLDX Sand 1 Use Sand Dash to defeat enemies quickly and keep moving!
2 Left Stick Down + tap B KRtDLDX Sand 2 Use Sand Smasher to destroy Hard Blocks!
2 Left Stick Down + B in midair KRtDLDX Sand 3 Use Sand Ball to defeat the enemies below you!
Pro Tips 1 Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + B KRtDLDX Sand PT 1 If you're in a rush, use Sandcastle to hit many pots with one mighty blow!
2 L / R KRtDLDX Sand PT 2 Sand Hide makes deaing with dangerous spikes feel like a calm day at the beach!
3 B during Sand Hide KRtDLDX Sand PT 3 You can adjust the trajectory of Sand Geyser using Left Stick Left or Left Stick Left.
KRtDLD Whip Ability Icon
Whip Challenge
Guide 1 N/A KRtDLDX Whip 1 If you hit an item with the whip, the item will be pulled toward you.
2 Left Stick Up + tap B KRtDLDX Whip 2 Hit enemies or items above you with a Ceiling Strike.
3 Left Stick Down + Left Stick Up + B KRtDLDX Whip 3 Do a Whip Tornado to grab coins as you fly upward.
Pro Tips 1 Dash + B KRtDLDX Whip PT 1 Defeat multiple foes with the 100-Whip Dash.
2 B repeatedly KRtDLDX Whip PT 2 The 100-Whip Slap is a great way to quickly grab coins.
3 Left Stick Left or Left Stick Right while active KRtDLDX Sword PT 3 Use Left Stick Left or Left Stick Right to move sideways while doing a Whip Tornado.
KRtDLD Hi-Jump Ability Icon
Hi-Jump Challenge
Guide 1 B, then Left Stick Left or Left Stick Right KRtDLDX Hijump 1 You can maneuver during a Hi-Jump by pressing Left Stick Left or Left Stick Right.
2 B in midair KRtDLDX Hijump 2 You can even perform a Hi-Jump in midair!
3 Left Stick Down + B in midair KRtDLDX Hijump 3 A Rocket Dive is an effective way to move downward quickly.
Pro Tips 1 Left Stick Down + B in midair KRtDLDX Hijump PT 1 Touching the ground will end a Rocket Dive, so be careful.
2 Tap B KRtDLDX Hijump PT 2 A Hi-Jump doesn't stop if you hit something, so use it repeatedly.
3 N/A KRtDLDX Hijump PT 3 With the right timing, you can keep moving without stopping!
KRtDLD Bomb Ability Icon
Bomb Challenge
Guide 1 Left Stick during Bomb Prep KRtDLDX Bomb 1 KYou can change your throwing angle before hurling a bomb.
2 Dash + B KRtDLDX Bomb 2 A Bomb Bowl lets you roll a bomb straight ahead.
3 Left Stick Down + B KRtDLDX Bomb 3 A Bomb Set places a time bomb.
Pro Tips 1 Dash + B KRtDLDX Bomb PT 1 Hit far-off switches by jumping, then doing a Bomb Bowl!
2 Left Stick Down + B KRtDLDX Bomb PT 2 You can do a Bomb Set in midair. If it hits a spike, it will explode.
Mecha Copy Ability Star
Mecha Challenge
Guide 1 Tap B KRtDLDX Mecha 1 Use the Blaster Cannon to quickly defeat enemies from a distance.
2 Hold B even longer before releasing KRtDLDX Mecha 2 Use Full-Charge Blaster to defeat an entire row of enemies with one shot!
3 Left Stick Up + B KRtDLDX Mecha 3 Use Fireball Mortars to break Ice Blocks!
Pro Tips 1 Dash + B KRtDLDX Mecha PT 1 Surrounded by enemies? No sweat. Use Shock Knuckle to scatter 'em!
2 Left Stick Down + B in midair KRtDLDX Mecha PT 2 A Shock Bomb inflicts damage at its base and above. Catch foes in the blast!
3 Hold B even longer before releasing KRtDLDX Mecha PT 3 Want to fire a Full-Charge Blaster with ease? Try charging as you descend!
KRtDLD Water Ability Icon
Water Challenge
Guide 1 Dasy KRtDLDX Water 1 With the Water Copy Ability, dashing will make you Surf!
2 Dash + B KRtDLDX Water 2 Do a Wave Surf to sand foes flying.
3 Left Stick Down + B in midair KRtDLDX Water 3 While doing a Fountain Hover, yuo can move forward in midair.
Pro Tips 1 Left Stick Down + B in midair KRtDLDX Water PT 1 Hold B to maintain the height of your Fountain Hover.
2 Left Stick Up or Left Stick Down while active KRtDLDX Water PT 2 Hold B and press Left Stick Up or Left Stick Down to adjust your height. Move and attack!
3 N/A KRtDLDX Water PT 3 Cool down fklaming blocks to walk on them or Surf across.
4 Left Stick Up + B KRtDLDX Water PT 4 Try doing a Geyser midjump. You can even move forward!
KRtDLD Wing Ability Star artwork
Wing Challenge
Guide 1 A in midair KRtDLDX Wing 1 The Hover Flap allows you to move quickly through the air.
2 Left Stick Down + B in midair KRtDLDX Wing 2 Dive-Bomb to attack foes below!
3 Dash + B KRtDLDX Wing 3 To attack foes to your side, blast through them with a Condor Head!
Pro Tips 1 Dash + B KRtDLDX Wing PT 1 A Condor Head allows you to fly up inclines without stopping!
2 B immediately after Toss KRtDLDX Wing PT 2 Attack groups with a Shuttle Loop! Press either Left Stick Up Right + B by a foe to Toss it.
KRtDLDX Kirby Star
Item Challenge
Guide 1 N/A KRtDLDX Item 1 Your reward cfor collecting all of the Energy Spheres is the Item Challenge!
2 KRtDLDX Item 2 This challenge is all about items! The time limit is 3:30.
3 KRtDLDX Item 3 The Item Challenge is a true test of Kirby skill. Go for the goal!
Pro Tips 1 KRtDLDX Item PT 1 Items can be inhaled toward you, even when behind a wall.
2 KRtDLDX Item PT 2 The Stmper Boot lets you bounce off foes when you step on them.
3 KRtDLDX Item PT 3 There's a medal even better than gold. Have you ever earned one?
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