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{{Term/Store|Mine Cart|Mine Carts|Series, BotW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 296}}</ref>{{Fact}} They serve as a short-term means for transportation in the games in which they appear.
{{Term/Store|Mine Cart|Mine Carts|Series, OoS, SS, BotW|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoS, SS, BotW}}<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |publisher= BradyGames |page= 52{{Exp Game|OoS}} |edition= Pocket Guide}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide |game= SS |publisher= Prima |page= 107}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 296}}</ref> also known as '''Rail Carts''',{{Exp Game|OoS}}<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |publisher= BradyGames |page= 51{{Exp Game|OoS}} |edition= Pocket Guide}}</ref> and {{Term/Store|High-Speed Cart|High-Speed Carts|TMC|plural}},{{Exp Game|TMC}}<ref>{{Cite Guide |game=TMC |publisher=Nintendo |page=32}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref|OoA, ST, SSHD, TFH}} They serve as a short-term means for transportation in the games in which they appear.


==General Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Mine Carts, simple vessels with wheels, appear exclusively in dungeons and certain mini-games. They are essential to the navigation of the dungeons in which they appear, as they are able to break open doors that Link cannot. Mine Carts always run automatically along a defined track. [[Switch]]es that alter the cart's path can often be found near the tracks. In all its appearances except in {{TMC}}, Link can use his items while riding in the cart, either to defeat enemies, or even to flip the switch that will change the cart's path. Mine Carts usually appear in lava/mine-themed dungeons.
{{Plural|Series|Mine Cart}}, simple vessels with wheels, appear mostly in {{Plural|Series|Dungeon|link}} (usually fire- or mine-themed) and certain {{Plural|Series|Mini-Game|link}}. They are essential to the navigation of the {{Plural|Series|Dungeon}} in which they appear, as they are often able to break open doors that {{Term|Series|Link|link}} cannot. {{Plural|Series|Mine Cart}} always run automatically along a defined track, though {{Plural|Series|Switch|link}} that alter the {{Term|Series|Mine Cart|display=Cart}}'s path can often be found near the tracks. In all its appearances except in {{TMC}}, {{Term|Series|Link}} can use his {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} while riding in the {{Term|Series|Mine Cart|display=Cart}}, either to defeat {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} or to flip the {{Term|Series|Switch}} that will change the {{Term|Series|Mine Cart|display=Cart}}'s path.


==Appearances==
==Location and Uses==
==={{OoS|-}}===
==={{OoS|-}}===
The Mine Cart is first introduced in {{OoA}} and {{OoS}}. In these games, carts are of a bluish color. They are heavily featured in dungeons throughout the games. In fact, Mine Carts appear in these games more frequently than any other. On occasion, gates will block the cart's path. These gates can be lifted by a nearby switch. Mine Carts are featured in the [[Wing Dungeon]] and the [[Skull Dungeon]] in {{OoA}}; and in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]], the [[Dancing Dragon Dungeon]], the [[Unicorn's Cave]] and the [[Sword & Shield Maze]] in {{OoS}}.  
{{Plural|OoS|Mine Cart}} are bluish in color and are heavily featured in {{Plural|OoS|Dungeon|link}}. The rails they are set on can sometimes have their direction changed, should {{Term|OoS|Link|link}} hit a nearby {{Term|OoS|Rail Switch|link}}. On occasion, gates will block the {{Term|OoS|Mine Cart|display=Cart}}'s path, which can be lifted by a nearby {{Term|OoS|Switch|link}}. {{Plural|OoS|Mine Cart}} are featured in the {{Term|OoS|Gnarled Root Dungeon|link}}, the {{Term|OoS|Dancing Dragon Dungeon|link}}, the {{Term|OoS|Unicorn's Cave|link}} and the {{Term|OoS|Sword & Shield Maze|link}}.


The Mine Cart is the centerpiece of the [[Target Carts]] mini-game on [[Rolling Ridge]] in {{OoA}}. The object of the game is to hit crystal-like targets (using the [[Seed Shooter]]) while riding in a mine cart.<ref>{{Cite|Welcome to Target Carts! Fire your Seed Shooter while riding in a cart. If you hit enough targets, you win a prize!|Goron|OoA}}</ref>
==={{OoA|-}}===
The {{Term|OoA|Mine Cart}} is the centerpiece of the {{Term|OoA|Target Carts|link}} {{Term|OoA|Mini-Game}} on {{Term|OoA|Rolling Ridge|link}} in {{OoA|-}}. The object of the game is to hit crystal-like targets using the {{Term|OoA|Seed Shooter|link}} while riding in a {{Term|OoA|Mine Cart}}.<ref>{{Cite|Welcome to Target Carts! Fire your Seed Shooter while riding in a cart. If you hit enough targets, you win a prize!|Goron|OoA}}</ref>
 
{{Plural|OoA|Mine Cart}} also appear in the {{Term|OoA|Wing Dungeon|link}} and the {{Term|OoA|Skull Dungeon|link}}.


==={{TMC|-}}===
==={{TMC|-}}===
In {{TMC}}, the Mine Cart appears exclusively in the [[Cave of Flames]]. Compared to its other appearances, the Mine Carts in this game travel at an extremely high velocity, practically flinging Link out of the cart when it comes to a stop. Since Link must hold on to the cart with both hands to avoid being thrown out, he cannot use his items while riding in the cart. Occasionally, Mine Carts are found flipped upside-down, and must be righted using the [[Cane of Pacci]].
In {{TMC}}, the {{Term|TMC|Mine Cart}} appears exclusively in the {{Term|TMC|Cave of Flames|link}}. Compared to its other appearances, the {{Plural|TMC|Mine Cart}} in this game travel at an extremely high velocity, practically flinging {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} out of the {{Term|TMC|Mine Cart|display=Cart}} when it comes to a stop. Since {{Term|TMC|Link}} must hold on to the {{Term|TMC|Mine Cart|display=Cart}} with both hands to avoid being thrown out, he cannot use his {{Plural|TMC|Item}} while riding in the one. Occasionally, {{Plural|TMC|Mine Cart}} are found flipped upside-down, and must be righted using the {{Term|TMC|Cane of Pacci|link}}.


Oblivious to the speed at which the carts travel, Link and [[Ezlo]] are greatly startled and dazed after their first ride in the cart.<ref>{{Cite|This must be what the humans who built this mine used to get around in here. Maybe we should hop in. Hm? What? After all this, you don't expect me to believe you're scared! There's nothing to be afraid of here! Come on, let's go!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> However, Link smiles afterwards, suggesting that he enjoyed the ride. Contrarily, Ezlo does not share Link's humor.<ref>{{Cite|Sweet jumping jellyfish, that was awful! Hey, kid, what are you smiling about? I knew it was madness to risk our lives in that rickety human contraption! From now on, let's just stick to our feet! Well, I mean...your feet.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
Oblivious to the speed at which the {{Plural|TMC|Mine Cart}} travel, {{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo|link}} are greatly startled and dazed after their first ride in the {{Term|TMC|Mine Cart|display=Cart}}.<ref>{{Cite|This must be what the humans who built this mine used to get around in here. Maybe we should hop in. Hm? What? After all this, you don't expect me to believe you're scared! There's nothing to be afraid of here! Come on, let's go!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> However, {{Term|TMC|Link}} smiles afterwards, suggesting that he enjoyed the ride. Contrarily, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} does not share {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s humor.<ref>{{Cite|Sweet jumping jellyfish, that was awful! Hey, kid, what are you smiling about? I knew it was madness to risk our lives in that rickety human contraption! From now on, let's just stick to our feet! Well, I mean...your feet.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>


==={{ST|-}}===
==={{ST|-}}===
{{ST}} also features Mine Carts. Unlike its past appearances, the mine carts of {{ST|-}} have no wheels and run on one single rail. Therefore, it is more of a monorail than a conventional mine cart. When the cart reaches the end of the track, the cart will dump Link out, causing him to fall face-first to the ground. Switches that alter the cart's tracks are flipped by using [[Arrow]]s or the [[Boomerang]],<ref>{{Cite|Jump in the cart and keep an arrow ready for when you find the switch.|Gossip Stone|ST}}</ref> the only weapons Link is able to use while riding in the cart.
The {{Plural|ST|Mine Cart}} of {{ST|-}} have no wheels and run on one single rail, therefore they are more of a monorail than a conventional {{Term|ST|Mine Cart}}. When the {{Term|ST|Mine Cart|display=Cart}} reaches the end of its track, it will dump {{Term|ST|Link|link}} out, causing him to fall face-first to the ground.


Reminiscent of {{TMC}}, Mine Carts appear exclusively in the [[Fire Temple]]. They are the centerpiece of a puzzle on the final floor of the dungeon, where the [[Boss Key]] is obtained. The mine cart is also essential to defeating the dungeon's boss, [[Cragma]]. The mine cart also appears in a part of the [[Pirate Hideout]] mini-game, where Link must rescue a prisoner kept within the hideout while fighting off [[Miniblins]] coming in on their own mine carts.
{{Plural|ST|Mine Cart}} are featured heavily in the {{Term|ST|Fire Temple|link}}, where they are the centerpiece of a puzzle on the final floor of the {{Term|ST|Dungeon|link}}, where the {{Term|ST|Boss Key|link}} is obtained. {{Plural|ST|Switch|link}} that alter the {{Term|ST|Mine Cart|display=Cart}}'s tracks are flipped by using {{Plural|ST|Arrow|link}} or the {{Term|ST|Boomerang|link}},<ref>{{Cite|Jump in the cart and keep an arrow ready for when you find the switch.|Gossip Stone|ST}}</ref> the only weapons {{Term|ST|Link}} is able to use while riding in the {{Term|ST|Mine Cart|display=Cart}}. The {{Term|ST|Mine Cart}} is also essential to defeating the {{Term|ST|Dungeon}}'s {{Term|ST|Boss|link}}, {{Term|ST|Cragma|link}}.
 
The {{Term|ST|Mine Cart}} also appears in a part of the {{Term|ST|Pirate Hideout|link}} {{Term|ST|Mini-Game}}, where {{Term|ST|Link}} must rescue a prisoner kept within the hideout while fighting off {{Plural|ST|Miniblins|link}} coming in on their own {{Plural|ST|Mine Cart}}.


==={{SS|-}}===
==={{SS|-}}===
{{Main|Rickety Coaster}}
{{Main|Rickety Coaster}}
{{SS}} is the first console ''Zelda'' game to feature mine carts. They are found throughout [[Lanayru Desert]], [[Lanayru Mining Facility]] and [[Lanayru Gorge]]. Link can ride empty carts to traverse the terrain. In the [[Rickety Coaster]] {{Term|SSHD|Mini-Game|link}}, he can control the speed and direction of the cart with the Wii Remote to remain stable on the sharp turns of the track. Other carts carry [[Timeshift Stone]]s which move and change the surroundings when Link activates them. Mine carts in the Lanayru area levitate, seemingly with {{Wp|Maglev|magnetism}}.
{{SS}} is the first console ''Zelda'' game to feature {{Plural|SSHD|Mine Cart}}. They are found throughout {{Term|SSHD|Lanayru Desert|link}}, {{Term|SSHD|Lanayru Mining Facility|link}} and {{Term|SSHD|Lanayru Gorge|link}}. {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} can ride empty {{Plural|SSHD|Mine Cart|display=Carts}} to traverse the terrain. In the {{Term|SSHD|Rickety Coaster|link}} {{Term|SSHD|Mini-Game|link}}, he can control the speed and direction of the {{Term|SSHD|Mine Cart|display=Cart}} with the [[Wii Remote]] to remain stable on the sharp turns of the track. Other {{Plural|SSHD|Mine Cart|display=Carts}} carry {{Plural|SSHD|Timeshift Stone|link}} which move and change the surroundings when {{Term|SSHD|Link}} activates them. {{Plural|SSHD|Mine Cart}} in the {{Term|SSHD|Lanayru}} area levitate, seemingly with {{Wp|Maglev|magnetism}}.


==={{TFH|-}}===
==={{TFH|-}}===
In {{TFH}}, {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} appear in several {{Plural|TFH|Level|link}} of the {{Term|TFH|Volcano|link}}, operating on looping tracks that will branch off once certain objectives are completed.
In {{TFH}}, {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} appear in several {{Plural|TFH|Level|link}} of the {{Term|TFH|Volcano|link}}, operating on looping tracks that will branch off once certain objectives are completed.


In the second {{Term|TFH|Stage|link}} of {{Term|TFH|Hinox Mine|link}}, the {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} passes by a ledge with {{Plural|TFH|Bomb Flower|link}}, which the {{Term|TFH|Links|link}} must grab with a {{Term|TFH|Boomerang|link}} and use to destroy a nearby {{Term|TFH|Block|link}}, revealing a {{Term|TFH|Shock Switch|link}}. When the {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} loops back around, they must form a {{Term|TFH|Totem|link}} to hit the switch with an {{Term|TFH|Arrow|link}}, re-routing the track toward the {{Term|TFH|Triforce Gateway|link}}.
In the second {{Term|TFH|Stage|link}} of {{Term|TFH|Hinox Mine|link}}, the {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} passes by a ledge with {{Plural|TFH|Bomb Flower|link}}, which the {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}} must grab with a {{Term|TFH|Boomerang|link}} and use to destroy a nearby {{Term|TFH|Block|link}}, revealing a {{Term|TFH|Shock Switch|link}}. When the {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} loops back around, they must form a {{Term|TFH|Totem|link}} to hit the switch with an {{Term|TFH|Arrow|link}}, re-routing the track toward the {{Term|TFH|Triforce Gateway|link}}.


In the third {{Term|TFH|Stage}}, a {{Term|TFH|Shock Switch}} must first be struck from the moving {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} to direct the Cart into a large loop, where the {{Term|TFH|Links}} must activate three more {{Plural|TFH|Shock Switch}} using carefully-placed {{Plural|TFH|Bomb Flower}} or {{Plural|TFH|Arrow}}. This opens a door to the next {{Term|TFH|Triforce Gateway}}.
In the third {{Term|TFH|Stage}}, a {{Term|TFH|Shock Switch}} must first be struck from the moving {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} to direct the Cart into a large loop, where the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} must activate three more {{Plural|TFH|Shock Switch}} using carefully-placed {{Plural|TFH|Bomb Flower}} or {{Plural|TFH|Arrow}}. This opens a door to the next {{Term|TFH|Triforce Gateway}}.


In the fourth {{Term|TFH|Stage}}, the {{Term|TFH|Link}} board a two-car {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} and are soon met by {{Term|TFH|Hinox Brothers|link|display=Hinox the Eldest}} riding in his own {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} on a parallel track. The {{Term|TFH|Link}} battle the {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} by catching and returning the {{Plural|TFH|Bomb|link}} it throws, while the {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} take them around the entire {{Term|TFH|Stage}}'s perimeter. After the {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} takes enough damage to be knocked out temporarily, he will be joined by {{Term|TFH|Hinox Brothers|display=Hinox the Elder}} in another {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}}. The {{Term|TFH|Link}} must survive their barrage of {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} and defeat both {{Plural|TFH|Hinox Brothers}} to clear the {{Term|TFH|Level}}.
In the fourth {{Term|TFH|Stage}}, the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} board a two-car {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} and are soon met by {{Term|TFH|Hinox Brothers|link|display=Hinox the Eldest}} riding in his own {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} on a parallel track. The {{Plural|TFH|Links}} battle the {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} by catching and returning the {{Plural|TFH|Bomb|link}} it throws, while the {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} take them around the entire {{Term|TFH|Stage}}'s perimeter. After the {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} takes enough damage to be knocked out temporarily, he will be joined by {{Term|TFH|Hinox Brothers|display=Hinox the Elder}} in another {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}}. The {{Plural|TFH|Links}} must survive their barrage of {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} and defeat both {{Plural|TFH|Hinox Brothers}} to clear the {{Term|TFH|Level}}.


{{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} are later seen in the second {{Term|TFH|Stage}} of the {{Term|TFH|Fire Temple|link}}, where the {{Term|TFH|Links}} appear on octagonal platform above a pool of lava. A {{Term|TFH|Hinox|link}} emerges on a {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}}, looping around the platform and continuously throwing {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}}, which the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} can retrieve and throw back. After the {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} is defeated, two more {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} carrying {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}} will emerge. Once all have been defeated, a stairway lowers onto the platform, leading to the {{Term|TFH|Triforce Gateway}}.
{{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} are later seen in the second {{Term|TFH|Stage}} of the {{Term|TFH|Fire Temple|link}}, where the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} appear on octagonal platform above a pool of lava. A {{Term|TFH|Hinox|link}} emerges on a {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}}, looping around the platform and continuously throwing {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}}, which the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} can retrieve and throw back. After the {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} is defeated, two more {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} carrying {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}} will emerge. Once all have been defeated, a stairway lowers onto the platform, leading to the {{Term|TFH|Triforce Gateway}}.


==={{BotW|-}}===
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Stub|BotW}}
{{Plural|BotW|Mine Cart}} can be found in the {{Term|BotW|Abandoned North Mine|link}}. They do not feature any propulsion systems, though they may be propelled forward with the {{Term|BotW|Stasis|link}} and {{Plural|BotW|Remote Bomb|link}} {{Plural|BotW|Rune|link}}.
 
==={{TotK|-}}===
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{{Plural|TotK|Mine Cart}} bearing the {{Term|TotK|Crest of the Gorons|link}} appear in the {{Term|TotK|Eldin (Region)|link}} {{Term|TotK|Region|link}} and below {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}}'s surface. Stone {{Plural|TotK|Mine Cart}} are used in {{Plural|TotK|Scorching Climate|link}}. Other {{Plural|TotK|Mine Cart}} appear on the {{Plural|TotK|Sky Island|link}}. They can be placed onto {{Plural|TotK|Rail|link}} with {{Term|TotK|Ultrahand|link}}, though they do not naturally propel themselves forward. They can be moved along {{Plural|TotK|Rail}} with {{Plural|TotK|Fan|link}} that are attached to them with {{Term|TotK|Ultrahand}}. When {{Term|TotK|Fuse|link|display=Fused}} onto a {{Term|TotK|Shield|link}}, {{Term|TotK|Link}} is capable of {{Term|TotK|Shield Surfing|link}} on {{Plural|TotK|Rail}}.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:OoX Link in Cart.png|Link riding in a cart in {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:OoX Link in Cart.png|Link riding in a {{Term|OoS|Mine Cart}} from {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:OoX Cart Barrier.png|The cart-blocking barrier
File:OoX Cart Barrier.png|The {{Term|OoS|Mine Cart}}-blocking barrier from {{OoS|-}}
File:OOX Cart Tracks and Door.png|The cart used in dungeons in {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:OOX Cart Tracks and Door.png|The {{Term|OoS|Mine Cart}} used in {{Plural|OoS|Dungeon}} from {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:TMC Mine Cart Sprite 2.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} riding a {{Term|TMC|Mine Cart}} in {{TMC|-}}
File:TMC Mine Cart Sprite 2.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} riding a {{Term|TMC|Mine Cart}} from {{TMC|-}}
File:Cragma1.png|Link attacking Cragma while riding in a Mine Cart in {{ST|-}}
File:Cragma1.png|{{Term|ST|Link}} attacking {{Term|ST|Cragma}} while riding in a {{Term|ST|Mine Cart}} from {{ST|-}}
File:Pirate Hideout2.png|The Pirate Hideout mini-game in {{ST|-}}
File:ST Pirate Hideout 2.png|The Pirate Hideout mini-game from {{ST|-}}
File:Mine Cart SS.png|Link riding a mine cart in {{SS|-}}
File:SS Rickety Coaster.png|Link riding a {{Term|SS|Mine Cart}} from {{SS|-}}
File:SSHD Minecart Activated.jpg|A {{Term|SSHD|Mine Cart}} being activated by a {{Term|SSHD|Timeshift Stone}}
File:TFH Mine Cart Hinox Model.png|A {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} riding a {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Hinox the Eldest Minecar Model.png|{{Term|TFH|Hinox the Eldest}} riding a {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Hinox Brothers Minecar Models.png|The {{Plural|TFH|Hinox Brothers}} riding their {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}} from {{TFH|-}}
File:TotK Mine Cart Model 2.png|A stone {{Term|TotK|Mine Cart}} from {{TotK|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Mine Cart Tracks|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Rail|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Rail Cart Junction|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Rail Cart Room|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Rail Switch|link}}


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


{{Categories
{{Categories
  |objects= OoS, OoA, TMC, ST, SS, BotW
|Carts, Transportation
  |objects= OoS, OoA, TMC, ST, SS, SSHD, TFH, BotW, TotK
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Latest revision as of 07:41, 16 April 2024

Mine Carts,(OoS | SS | BotW)[1][2][3] also known as Rail Carts,(OoS)[4] and High-Speed Carts,(TMC)[5] are recurring Objects in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed] They serve as a short-term means for transportation in the games in which they appear.

Characteristics

Mine Carts, simple vessels with wheels, appear mostly in Dungeons (usually fire- or mine-themed) and certain Mini-Games. They are essential to the navigation of the Dungeons in which they appear, as they are often able to break open doors that Link cannot. Mine Carts always run automatically along a defined track, though Switches that alter the Cart's path can often be found near the tracks. In all its appearances except in The Minish Cap, Link can use his Items while riding in the Cart, either to defeat Enemies or to flip the Switch that will change the Cart's path.

Location and Uses

Oracle of Seasons

Mine Carts are bluish in color and are heavily featured in Dungeons. The rails they are set on can sometimes have their direction changed, should Link hit a nearby Rail Switch. On occasion, gates will block the Cart's path, which can be lifted by a nearby Switch. Mine Carts are featured in the Gnarled Root Dungeon, the Dancing Dragon Dungeon, the Unicorn's Cave and the Sword & Shield Maze.

Oracle of Ages

The Mine Cart is the centerpiece of the Target Carts Mini-Game on Rolling Ridge in Oracle of Ages. The object of the game is to hit crystal-like targets using the Seed Shooter while riding in a Mine Cart.[6]

Mine Carts also appear in the Wing Dungeon and the Skull Dungeon.

The Minish Cap

In The Minish Cap, the High-Speed Cart appears exclusively in the Cave of Flames. Compared to its other appearances, the High-Speed Carts in this game travel at an extremely high velocity, practically flinging Link out of the Cart when it comes to a stop. Since Link must hold on to the Cart with both hands to avoid being thrown out, he cannot use his Items while riding in the one. Occasionally, High-Speed Carts are found flipped upside-down, and must be righted using the Cane of Pacci.

Oblivious to the speed at which the High-Speed Carts travel, Link and Ezlo are greatly startled and dazed after their first ride in the Cart.[7] However, Link smiles afterwards, suggesting that he enjoyed the ride. Contrarily, Ezlo does not share Link's humor.[8]

Spirit Tracks

The Mine Carts of Spirit Tracks have no wheels and run on one single rail, therefore they are more of a monorail than a conventional Mine Cart. When the Cart reaches the end of its track, it will dump Link out, causing him to fall face-first to the ground.

Mine Carts are featured heavily in the Fire Temple, where they are the centerpiece of a puzzle on the final floor of the Dungeon, where the Boss Key is obtained. Switches that alter the Cart's tracks are flipped by using Arrows or the Boomerang,[9] the only weapons Link is able to use while riding in the Cart. The Mine Cart is also essential to defeating the Dungeon's Boss, Cragma.

The Mine Cart also appears in a part of the Pirate Hideout Minigame, where Link must rescue a prisoner kept within the hideout while fighting off Miniblins coming in on their own Mine Carts.

Skyward Sword

Main article: Rickety Coaster

Skyward Sword is the first console Zelda game to feature Mine Carts. They are found throughout Lanayru Desert, Lanayru Mining Facility and Lanayru Gorge. Link can ride empty Carts to traverse the terrain. In the Rickety Coaster Mini-Game, he can control the speed and direction of the Cart with the Wii Remote to remain stable on the sharp turns of the track. Other Carts carry Timeshift Stones which move and change the surroundings when Link activates them. Mine Carts in the Lanayru area levitate, seemingly with magnetism.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, Mine Carts appear in several Levels of the Volcano, operating on looping tracks that will branch off once certain objectives are completed.

In the second Stage of Hinox Mine, the Mine Cart passes by a ledge with Bomb Flowers, which the Links must grab with a Boomerang and use to destroy a nearby Block, revealing a Shock Switch. When the Mine Cart loops back around, they must form a Totem to hit the switch with an Arrow, re-routing the track toward the Triforce Gateway.

In the third Stage, a Shock Switch must first be struck from the moving Mine Cart to direct the Cart into a large loop, where the Links must activate three more Shock Switches using carefully-placed Bomb Flowers or Arrows. This opens a door to the next Triforce Gateway.

In the fourth Stage, the Links board a two-car Mine Cart and are soon met by Hinox the Eldest riding in his own Mine Cart on a parallel track. The Links battle the Hinox by catching and returning the Bombs it throws, while the Mine Carts take them around the entire Stage's perimeter. After the Hinox takes enough damage to be knocked out temporarily, he will be joined by Hinox the Elder in another Mine Cart. The Links must survive their barrage of Bombs and defeat both Hinox Brothers to clear the Level.

Mine Carts are later seen in the second Stage of the Fire Temple, where the Links appear on octagonal platform above a pool of lava. A Hinox emerges on a Mine Cart, looping around the platform and continuously throwing Bombs, which the Links can retrieve and throw back. After the Hinox is defeated, two more Mine Carts carrying Hinoxes will emerge. Once all have been defeated, a stairway lowers onto the platform, leading to the Triforce Gateway.

Breath of the Wild

Mine Carts can be found in the Abandoned North Mine. They do not feature any propulsion systems, though they may be propelled forward with the Stasis and Remote Bombs Runes.

Tears of the Kingdom

Mine Carts bearing the Crest of the Gorons appear in the Eldin Region and below Hyrule's surface. Stone Mine Carts are used in Scorching Climates. Other Mine Carts appear on the Sky Islands. They can be placed onto Rails with Ultrahand, though they do not naturally propel themselves forward. They can be moved along Rails with Fans that are attached to them with Ultrahand. When Fused onto a Shield, Link is capable of Shield Surfing on Rails.

Nomenclature

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Gallery

  • Link riding in a Mine Cart from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

    Link riding in a Mine Cart from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

  • The Mine Cart-blocking barrier from Oracle of Seasons

    The Mine Cart-blocking barrier from Oracle of Seasons

  • The Mine Cart used in Dungeons from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

    The Mine Cart used in Dungeons from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

  • Link riding a High-Speed Cart from The Minish Cap

    Link riding a High-Speed Cart from The Minish Cap

  • Link attacking Cragma while riding in a Mine Cart from Spirit Tracks

    Link attacking Cragma while riding in a Mine Cart from Spirit Tracks

  • The Pirate Hideout mini-game from Spirit Tracks

    The Pirate Hideout mini-game from Spirit Tracks

  • Link riding a Mine Cart from Skyward Sword

    Link riding a Mine Cart from Skyward Sword

  • A Mine Cart being activated by a Timeshift Stone

    A Mine Cart being activated by a Timeshift Stone

  • A Hinox riding a Mine Cart from Tri Force Heroes

    A Hinox riding a Mine Cart from Tri Force Heroes

  • Hinox the Eldest riding a Mine Cart from Tri Force Heroes

    Hinox the Eldest riding a Mine Cart from Tri Force Heroes

  • The Hinox Brothers riding their Mine Carts from Tri Force Heroes

    The Hinox Brothers riding their Mine Carts from Tri Force Heroes

  • A stone Mine Cart from Tears of the Kingdom

    A stone Mine Cart from Tears of the Kingdom

See Also

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide (Pocket Guide), BradyGames, pg. 52(OoS)
  2. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 107
  3. ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 296
  4. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide (Pocket Guide), BradyGames, pg. 51(OoS)
  5. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 32
  6. ↑ "Welcome to Target Carts! Fire your Seed Shooter while riding in a cart. If you hit enough targets, you win a prize!" — Goron (Oracle of Ages)
  7. ↑ "This must be what the humans who built this mine used to get around in here. Maybe we should hop in. Hm? What? After all this, you don't expect me to believe you're scared! There's nothing to be afraid of here! Come on, let's go!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  8. ↑ "Sweet jumping jellyfish, that was awful! Hey, kid, what are you smiling about? I knew it was madness to risk our lives in that rickety human contraption! From now on, let's just stick to our feet! Well, I mean...your feet." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  9. ↑ "Jump in the cart and keep an arrow ready for when you find the switch." — Gossip Stone (Spirit Tracks)
  10. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Shogakukan, pg. 35
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