special stages

Extra challenge sections

Special stages are bonus or challenge levels in video games that differ from the main gameplay, typically offering unique mechanics, collectibles, or rewards.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog series, special stages are where players collect Chaos Emeralds through distinct minigame-like challenges: I finally got all the emeralds by completing every special stage.

Rally racing also uses the term for timed competitive sections of a course.

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gravel roads · prologue · bonus stage · bivouac · split times · Sonic the Hedgehog · motorsport · race tracks · time trials · competition · rallycross · racing · secret · unlockable · Sonic · finish · rings · shortcut

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rally racing segment type

special stagesshakedown

Forceful extraction of payment

recce · reconnaissance · superspecial

motorsport circuit type

special stagesracing circuit

Closed loop for competitions

closed circuit · oval track · street circuit · speedway · dragstrip

motorsport format

special stagescircuit racing

Motorsport on closed courses

track racing · closed circuit · Grand Prix · dragstrip

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