Goron Race

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The Goron Races[1], also known as the Patriarch's Race.[2], is a racing minigame set in Majora's Mask

Location

The race is held every spring at the Goron Racetrack. Its entrance is located on the top of the hill in the Twin Islands area. Knowing this, Link must defeat Goht in Snowhead Temple in order to lift the local curse and bring spring back. To gain access to the racing grounds, Link first needs to buy a Goron Powder Keg and blow up the huge boulder blocking the way. To do so the first time, Link acquires the keg for free from Medigoron, who gives it to him as a test so that the young hero can learn to use this type of explosive. He becomes eligible as a participant of the race after talking to the patriarch's son.

Rules

Link's objective in the race is to speed his way past several other Gorons by rolling to the finish line. On the way he encounters many obstacles including Bomb Flowers, trees, a bridge and other Gorons. To ensure his victory, Link neeeds to pick up as many magic pots and roll up as many ramps on the track as possible. Once he succeeds, he will be rewarded with Gold Dust, which can be used to create the Gilded Sword. In fact, each time the young hero wins the race, he'll be awarded with Gold Dust, which can be sold in exchange of money.

References

  1. "My son got better immediately. He went to see the Goron Races that celebrate spring." — Goron Elder (Majora's Mask)
  2. "You say that gold dust is the prize for winning the Patriarch's Race that's held by the Gorons every spring?" — Zubora (Majora's Mask)