Ring of Fire

 

Ring of Fire
A Ring of Fire
Chronological information
First game	Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003)
Latest game	Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)

A Ring of Fire is a fiery ring featured as a hazardous object in various Mario games. They first appear in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!.

Description

A Ring of Fire usually consists of fireball segments that spin around, in a similar manner to a Fire Bar, but a Ring of Fire can appear as a complete ring in certain cases. If a character touches a Ring of Fire, they get burned, which in the Super Mario series causes them to power down or in the Mario Kart series briefly slows their kart.

In Mario Kart series

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Mario and Waluigi approach a Ring of Fire.

Rings of Fire can be found in Waluigi Stadium, Wario Colosseum, and Bowser's Castle. In this game, they are depicted as a ring of fireballs spinning around at varying speeds and are usually seen after jumps with Dash Panels. Players should stay in the center of the Ring of Fire as they will spin out upon touching a fireball. Rings of Fire also commonly have Item Boxes in the center of them.

Mario Kart DS

Wario ready to jump through the Ring of Fire.

Rings of Fire return in Mario Kart DS. In this game, they retain their role and appearance from the previous game and scorch racers upon contact. Rings of Fire can commonly be seen after the jumps from the Dash Panels and sometimes have Item Boxes in the center of them. They are commonly found in Wario Stadium.

Mario Kart Wii

Waluigi going through a Ring of Fire.

Rings of Fire are back in Mario Kart Wii where they are now found in Bowser's Castle and the returning Waluigi Stadium. In this game, their spinning speed is consistent with each and they can once again spin out those who touch them. A Ring of Fire can commonly consist of multiple fireballs but sometimes can also consist of three. Ring of Fire once again house Item Boxes in the center of them.

Mario Kart 8/Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario nearing a Ring of Fire.

After an absence from Mario Kart 7, Rings of Fire appear again in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In these games, they are seen in the returning course Wario Stadium where they appear after the various jumps and house Item Boxes in the center. Once again, running into one will cause a scorching spin. They are commonly seen spinning more quickly in these games as well.

In Super Mario series

Super Mario Galaxy 2

A Pull Star in a Ring of Fire.

Rings of Fire make their mainstream debut in Super Mario Galaxy 2. In this game, they appear in Bowser's Lava Lair and the Slipsand Galaxy. Rings of Fire can either be formed of fireballs spinning around in a ring formation or the fireballs can be around a planet as serve as an obstacle like the Firebars. They will scorch Mario/Luigi upon contact. Rings of Fire cannot be destroyed but avoiding them isn't too challenging.

Super Mario Run

Mario makes the jump for a Ring of Fire.

Rings of Fire return in Super Mario Run this time as a complete ring of fire rather than spinning fireballs. They can be found in various Castle-levels such as Fire Bar Castle! Youch! and Rings of Fire!. Rings of Fire will power-down Mario if he touches the fire of one requiring him to jump through. They can either be seen in place or moving around. Rings of Fire commonly have items floating in the center of them as well.