Monkey Boat (Banana Mania)

Monkey Boat is a Party Game in Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania. The game involves racing around on 3 courses in boats, using items to gain an edge.
==Gameplay==
Monkeys race around 3 aquatic courses in boats, by paddling either on the left, the right, or both sides. Holding the paddle left button will cause the monkey to keep paddling on the right side to turn left, holding the paddle right button will cause the monkey to keep paddling on the left side and turn right, and holding both will cause the monkey to alternate paddling on the left and right. Items will appear on the course, which can be used to give the user a boost, or sabotage opponents. When played single player, there is a time limit that will disqualify the player when it runs out, but completing a lap or crossing a checkpoint adds to the timer. There are 3 game modes:
In One Course Race, a single race on a single course takes place. The number of laps can be selected by the player.
In Grand Prix, 3 races take place, one on each course, and points are scored based on placement in each race, with the racer with the highest score after 3 races being the winner.
In Time Attack, a single player races around a course against the clock, to try and complete a number of laps as quickly as possible. Only the Monkey Submarine item can spawn in this mode, and the player starts with 3 submarines loaded.
==Settings==
*Number of Laps (One Course Race only) - the number of laps raced on the selected course. Not available for Water Dragon Route.
*Assist - toggles a rubberbanding mechanic, where players in a lower placement gain a speed boost.
*Items - whether or not items will appear during races.
==Controls==
Nintendo Switch and Xbox One & Series X/S version:
*R button - Paddle right
*L button - Paddle left
*A button - Use the currently loaded item
*B button - Change the currently loaded item
*X button - Switch to a reverse camera
PlayStation 4 and 5 version:
* R button - Paddle right
* L button - Paddle left
* X button - Use the currently loaded item
* Circle button - Change the currently loaded item
* Square button - Switch to a reverse camera
Windows version:
* D Key - Paddle right
* A Key - Paddle left
* Vertical Right Square Bracket Key - Use the currently loaded item
* J Key - Change the currently loaded item
* K Key - Switch to a reverse camera
==Courses==
Course 	Length	Difficulty	Description
Flower Garden Path	361m 	★☆☆ 	A short and easy ride on a gentle stream. Play this course to get used to the controls.
Wooden Arch River 	732m 	★★☆ 	A course with a slightly stronger current. Sail through the tree arches and shoot for the top!
Water Dragon Route	1422m 	★★★ 	A long, one-way voyage down a rapid stream. Journey through the cave to find the goal!
==Items==
*Piranha Torpedo - If it hits an opponent, it capsizes them, temporarily stunning them.
*Whale Bomb - If it hits an opponent, it traps them in a pillar of water for a few seconds.
*Whirling Swirl - Creates a temporary whirlpool where it lands, pulling in opponents.
*Monkey Submarine - Converts the user into a submarine, that allows them to move around underwater at high speed.
==Animations==
* Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz Main Game Victory Animations
* Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz Podium Animations
==Missions==
Note: All Party Game missions award 300 Banana Points.
Name 	Description
Path of the Boat Racer	Play Monkey Boat
First victory 	Win first place in any Course Race
First Championship 	Win any Grand Prix
Time Limit 330 	Clear all courses in 330 seconds (Ranking Challenge only)
Course Complete 	Play all courses in Monkey Boat
Item Swapper 	Change which item to use next
No Help Needed 	With without Assist mode
First Course Race 	Play a Course Race
First Grand Prix 	Play a Grand Prix
First Time Attack 	Play a Time Attack
Mode Master 	Play all modes
Speed Demon 	Reach 70 km/h and clear the course
Dangerous Fish 	Use a piranha Torpedo
Whale Launcher 	Use a Whale Bomb
Whirlpool Warning 	Use a Whirling Swirl
Yellow Submarine 	Use a Monkey Submarine
Item Hit 	Hit an opponent with an item
Item Stock 	Stock up 3 items (excluding the start of Time Attack)
==Trivia==
*The name of the mission "Yellow Submarine" is a reference to a 1966 Beatles song by the same name.
*The music for Monkey Boat in this game is a remix of the beginner difficulty music from Monkey Boat from Super Monkey Ball 2.
Category:Party Games
Category:Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Party Games