Vortex is the 36th Expert stage in Super Monkey Ball 2 and the 75th Expert stage in Super Monkey Ball Deluxe. It also appears as the 185th Ultimate stage with continues and the 225th without continues.
In Story Mode, it appears as World 8-6 in Super Monkey Ball 2 and as World 8-9 in Super Monkey Ball Deluxe. It is given a 9 out of 10 difficulty rating.
Description
A large double-headed spiral spins between a platform with four switches (rewind, reverse, forward, and fast forward) and two platforms (with the one on top having a green goal, and the one beneath having a blue goal that is larger). The switches control the speed and direction of the spiral's rotation. The spiral makes one and a half rotations before slowing down and rotating the other way, which is similar to Reversible Gear.
Goal Tutorial
Blue Goal
Wait at the front-left corner of the platform with the switches. Make sure the reverse or forward switch is activated. The spiral will spin clockwise and slow down. When it spins counterclockwise, get ready to roll onto the arm of the spiral as soon as it touches the platform. Tilt the analog stick down and to the left to keep the ball on the spiral, but don't move the ball too far back as you will likely fall out. As the spiral slows down, you should be near the goal platforms. Roll off the spiral at full speed and fall onto the blue goal platform, and pull back enough, so you will not fall off the platform with too much force.
Green Goal
Get on the spiral and stay on it the same way as you would for the blue goal. This time, do not roll off the spiral. Instead, as it is about to change directions, roll forward down the spiral at full speed. When the spiral is in motion, the camera angle will change to make you face the other way. Pull back on the analog stick as much as needed so that you are approaching the green goal platform from the left. As the arm nears the platform, smoothly roll onto the platform and into the goal.
