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Super Mario 64

Last Updated: June 1st, 1999

Name: Super Mario 64
System: Nintendo 64
Genre: Action
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Release date: September 29^th, 1996
Age rating: K-A
Players: One
Memory size: 64 megabits

• The good guys
  • Dorrie - Big, blue sea monster in Course 6.
  • Hoot the Owl - You can hitch a ride on this owl in Course 2. You can find him by jumping into the first tree.
  • Mario - The hero of our story.
  • MIPS - The rabbit in the Castle basement.
  • Peach - Captured by Bowser.
  • Ukkiki - Monkey who steals your cap in Course 12. Catch him and he will return your cap and help you find a Star.
  • Yoshi - After you get 120 Stars, you can find him on the Castle roof.

  Mario's Moves:

  Control Stick:

  • Walk: Move the Control Stick slightly.
  • Run: Move the Control Stick as far as it goes.
  • Side Step: After stepping up next to a wall, move the Control Stick in the direction you want to go. Mario will hug the wall and side step in that direction.

  A Button:

  • Regular Jump: Press A. Mario will jump and make a "hoh!" sound. The longer you hold down the button, the higher you will jump.
  • Continuous Jump: Press A. As soon as you land, press A again. Mario will jump higher and make a "hoho!" sound.
  • Triple Jump (with forward somersault): Press A while moving. As soon as you land (while still moving in the same direction) press A again. As soon as you land for the second time, make sure you are pressing the Control Stick all the way in the direction you are moving and press A again. Mario will do a very high forward flip and say "Yahoo!"
  • Side Somersault: Run. Turn in the exact opposite direction and jump. This may take some practice to get the timing down.
  • Wall Kick: Jump at any wall. As soon as you make contact with the wall, jump again in the direction you want to go. Make sure and hold the button on this second jump if you want to jump high. Mario will jump onto the wall, and then jump again off of the wall. This technique is good for getting onto very high platforms. You can use this technique during any type of jump, or anytime you touch a wall in the air.
  • Backward Somersault: Press and hold the Z button. As soon as Mario brings his hands over his head, jump. Mario will do a high backflip.
  • Long Jump: While running, press and hold the Z button and then press the jump button immediately afterward. Mario will jump very far but not very high.
  • Flying: If you are wearing a Wing Cap, triple jump to start flying. Another way to start flying is to shoot Mario out of a Cannon when he's wearing the Wing Cap.
  • Cannon Shot: Get inside a Cannon and use the Control Stick to aim. Press A to shoot Mario out. If he has the Wing Cap on, he will fly.
    • Note: You can also "fly" by jumping on certain enemies (Spindrifts, Fly Guys) and holding the A button as Mario is carried and spun around by the wind.
  • Swing or Climb: If Mario jumps and hangs onto the edge of tall cliffs, boxes, etc., he can swing up to the top by moving the Control Stick in the direction you want to go. Pressing A will make him climb faster. If you want to drop down, move the Control Stick in the opposite direction or press Z.
  • Hang on to Trees and Poles: Jump onto a tree or pole to hang on to it. Move the Control Stick left or right to rotate around the object. Move up and down to ascend and descend. Press Z to let go. Press A to jump off (backwards). When Mario reaches the very top of an object, move the Control Stick up to execute a handstand. If you jump off while doing a handstand, Mario will jump higher.
  • Hang: Press and hold A to hang on to certain things (wire nets, some bridges...) suspended above Mario. Move around by using the Control Stick. Release the A button to let go.

  B Button:

  • Read Signs / Talk: Walk up to a sign or character and press B. If the message is long, you can scroll through it using the A or B buttons.
  • Punch: Press B when you are moving slowly or standing still.
  • Kick: Press B repeatedly, and Mario will kick the third time.
  • Jump Kick: When you are moving slowly or standing still, jump and press B. Mario will jump up and kick.
  • Hold & Throw: Walk up to something Mario can hold and press B to pick it up. Move the Control Stick in the direction you want it to go and press B to throw the object. Pressing B while not holding the Control Stick will make Mario set the object down.
  • Swing: After grabbing an object, move the Control Stick in a circular motion. Press B to throw. The faster you rotate the Control Stick, the farther Mario will throw the object. Use this technique to beat Bowser....
  • Slide Attack: While running full speed, press B. Mario will dive forward onto his stomach. Press B again while Mario is sliding to make him quickly jump to his feet again.

  Z Button:

  • Crouch: Press and hold Z when Mario is not moving.
  • Crouch & Slide: Press the Z button while Mario is running.
  • Crawl: Move the Control Stick while crouching.
  • Pound the Ground: Jump and press the Z button. Mario will flip and slam down on his butt. Mario can break open wooden boxes or kill most small enemies with this maneuver.
  • Trip: Press and hold the Z button. As soon as Mario brings his hands over his head, press B. Mario will swing his feet around in a circle.
  • Slide Kick: Crouch & Slide and then press B immediately afterward. Mario will jump and slide feet first.

  Swimming:

  • Press up on the Control Stick to dive, and press down on the Control Stick to swim up. Use left and right to steer yourself as you swim.
  • Breast Stroke: Press A. To go faster, press A repeatedly.
  • Flutter Kick: Press and hold A
  • Grab: Press B and Mario will grab forward.
  • Jump out of the water: When Mario's head is above water, press the Control Stick straight down, then press A. Mario will jump out of the water.

  Flying:

  • Press up on the joystick to dive, and press down on the joystick to go higher. Press Z to pound the ground and stop flying. Use the C buttons to look around you.

  On a Koopa Shell:

  • To ride a shell just touch it or jump on it. Use the Control Stick to steer. Running into most enemies while you're on the shell will kill them. While on the shell, Mario can ride over water and lava safely. Press A to jump. To get off the shell, press Z or just run into a wall. Grabbing a shell underwater will make you swim faster as long as you are holding it.

  Item Inventory

  	Coins					[ ! ] Blocks
  Area	Yellow	Red	Blue	Yellow, from enemies	Total	Red	Green	Blue	Koopa Shells	1-Up Mushrooms	Spinning Hearts	Cannons	Warps
  Bob-Omb Battlefield	84	8	2	23	138	3	0	0	1	3	1	6	2
  Whomp's Fortress	70	8	7	20	141	0	1	0	0	3	0	1	1
  Jolly Roger Bay	55	8	6	3	104	0	3	0	1	2	0	1	0
  Cool, Cool Mountain	103	8	4	20	154	0	0	0	0	6	1	3	1
  Big Boo's Haunt	21	8	21	9	151	0	0	3	0	2	0	0	0
  Hazy Maze Cave	42	8	8	37	134	0	5	0	0	4	1	0	0
  Lethal Lava Land	97	8	2	10	133	1	0	0	1	8	1	0	1
  Shifting Sand Land	61	8	7	18	130	3	0	0	1	9	1	1	1
  Dire, Dire Docks	60	8	6	0	106	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0
  Snowman's Land	41	8	0	57	114	0	0	1	1	4	0	1	1
  Wet-Dry World	84	8	6	17	147	0	0	1	0	4	0	2	1
  Tall, Tall Mountain	83	8	3	21	135	0	0	0	0	9	0	1	1
  Tiny-Huge Island	54	8	15	42	182	0	0	0	1	7	0	1	0
  Tick-Tock Clock	75	8	7	2	128	0	0	0	0	4	2	0	0
  Rainbow Ride	78	8	6	22	146	0	0	0	0	9	2	1	1
  Cavern of the Metal Cap	15	8	0	8	39	0	2	0	0	2	0	0	0
  Tower of the Wing Cap	47	8	0	0	63	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
  Vanish Cap under the Moat	11	8	0	0	27	0	0	2	0	4	0	0	0
  The Princess's Secret Slide	50	0	6	0	80	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
  The Secret Aquarium	40	8	0	0	56	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
  Wing Mario over the Rainbow	40	8	0	0	56	7	0	0	0	3	0	2	0
  Bowser in the Dark World	58	8	0	6	80	0	1	0	0	5	0	0	0
  Bowser in the Fire Sea	56	8	0	8	80	0	0	0	0	6	2	0	0
  Bowser in the Sky:	32	8	0	28	76	0	0	0	0	5	2	0	0
  Grand Totals:	1345	184	105	351	2583	15	13	8	7	102	13	20	10

   

  Warps

  Here is a list of warps. Warps are areas that if you stand still in them, you will be transported to another location in the level. If you have warped and would like to warp again, jump or back off the spot and then walk back.

  Warp 1a will take you to warp 1b; warp 1b will take you to warp 1a. Warp 2a will take you to warp 2b, and warp 2b will take you to warp 2a, etc....

  Course 1: Bob-Omb Battlefield

  • Warp 1a: Cross the first bridge and jump over the fence to the right. The warp is in the center of the group of yellow flowers.
  • Warp 1b: When you cross the bridge that tilts, climb up the stairs, and keep going straight and to the left of the black bomb guys. The warp is in the center of the yellow flower bed near the red ! box.
  • Warp 2a and 2b: The tall mountain has 2 holes where big black balls roll out of. Step in the center of a hole to warp to the other.

  Course 2: Whomp's Fortress

  • Warp 1a: In the corner next to the only green ! block on the level, near the Thwomps.
  • Warp 1b: In the corner of the platform with the flagpole that extends up into the sky.

  Course 3: Jolly Roger Bay

  • None.

  Course 4: Cool, Cool Mountain

  • Warp 1a: When you start the level, go around to the right. The warp is on the very end of the broken bridge.
  • Warp 1b: At the bottom of the level from the pool with the mama penguin in it, go right. The warp is at the very edge of the broken bridge.

  Course 5: Big Boo's Haunt

  • None.

  Course 6: Hazy Maze Cave

  • None.

  Course 7: Lethal Lava Land

  • Warp 1a: From the start of the level, there is an platform behind you across the fire that has a red ! block on it. The warp is in the center of that island.
  • Warp 1b: There is a platform near where you start with Mr. I. on it. Underneath him is a hole in the grating. The warp is in the hole.

  Course 8: Shifting Sand Land

  • Warp 1a: There is a palm tree next to a pool of water near where the vulture is flying. The warp is at the bottom of the tree in the tree's shadow.
  • Warp 1b: In the corner of the entire level where the cannon is, (on the section with the large cubes), the ground is divided into squares. The warp is in the center of the 4th square down from the cannon. (Stand at the cannon, and face the pyramid, then turn left, then go down 4 squares and stand in the center)
  • Warp 2a: Inside the pyramid, in the corner of the second floor, there are some Goombas around a pole that goes up to the third floor. After you climb the pole, the warp is in the corner on your right. This takes you above the grating on the second floor where you can get a 1-Up. This is a one-way warp.

  Course 9: Dire, Dire Docks

  • None.

  Course 10: Snowman's Land

  • Warp 1a: In the shadow of the tree in the corner of the entire level.
  • Warp 1b: In the shadow of the tree just before the island with the moving triangles on it.

  Course 11: Wet-Dry World

  • Warp 1a: The water level must be all the way down in order to use this warp. On the ground there is a white structure made up of 3 steps. On the second step, there is an Amp (spinning ball that will shock you). On the third step there is a diamond that will raise the water level. The warp is on the ground (you will be standing in the water) in the corner of the smallest step and the largest step.
  • Warp 1b: In the corner on the platform with the cannon. If you are standing on the ramp up to the cannon facing the cannon, the warp is in the farthest corner on the left.

  Course 12: Tall, Tall Mountain

  • Warp 1a: In the chasm with the mushroom platforms with the red coins on them, there are 2 very small platforms with no coin on them next to each other. The warp is on the small platform closest to the center of the chasm.
  • Warp 1b: At the other end of the path with the cannon on this level, there is a square area with a sign on it. The warp is in the corner against the two mountain walls.

  Course 13: Tiny-Huge Island

  • Warp 1a: When you are big, there is a ! switch on the ground that will make a temporary bridge appear that will lead out to a square island in the air. In the corner of the island with the gold coin is the warp.
  • Warp 1b: Unfortunately, this is only a one-way warp... when you take warp 1a, you will appear next to the pipe near the flat ! switch mentioned in warp 1a. So there is really no warp 1b.

  Course 14: Tick Tock Clock

  • None.

  Course 15: Rainbow Ride

  • Warp 1a: Outside on the edge of the platform leading into the castle up in the sky. (Directly across from the fireplace.)
  • Warp 1b: In the center on top of the rectangular building with all the Red Coins and the Bob-Omb Buddy.

   

  Japanese Options

  This is so that if you have a Japanese Mario 64, you'll sorta know what you're doing.

  Main Screen:

  • Green Square: Score (Show how many stars you have on a game)
  • Blue Square: Copy (Copy a game to another save slot)
  • Red Square: New (Erase a game)
  • Pink Square: Stereo/Mono/Headphones
  • Yellow Square: Go back to the main screen (only available in subscreens).

  When you get a star:

  • The first option is Save and Continue.
  • The second option is Save and Quit.
  • The third option is Do Not Save and Continue.

  When you get the 7th star in a course or when you get a star from Toad:

  • The first option is Save and Continue.
  • The second option is Do not save and continue.

  When you pause the game in a course:

  • The first option is Return to the game.
  • The second option is Quit the current level and go to the main floor of the castle.
  • The third option brings up to different settings:
    • First setting: R button toggles between Mario view (closer in) or Spectator view (further out).
    • Second setting: Spectator view will only be available while you are holding down the R button.

  After 120 Stars

  Yoshi
  After you have all 120 stars, go outside the castle to the grate that has been closed for the whole game. There is a cannon inside. Launch yourself onto the roof of the castle. Go around back and talk to Yoshi! He will give you the maximum of 99 extra Marios and an improved Triple Jump.

  Fat Penguin
  Go back to Course 4, Star 3 to race the penguin again. You will notice he is much bigger! This makes it harder to beat him because he covers most of the track and is a bit faster.

  Different Bowser Message
  Bowser in the Sky will have a different message after you beat him....

  Strategy Guide

  Course 1: Bob-Omb Battlefield Location: Main floor of castle, left side, upstairs, blank star on the door - picture of Bob-Ombs. Description: Mountain level with 2 Bob-Omb Buddies at the start and a floating island. Big Bob-Omb at the top of the mountain. Star 1: Big Bob-Omb on the Summit Climb to the top of the mountain to find the Big Bob-Omb. Get behind him, pick him up and throw him onto the ground 3 times. Be careful not to throw him off the mountain. Star 2: Footrace with Koopa the Quick Beat Koopa the Quick in a race from the beginning of the stage to the top of the mountain. Star 3: Shoot to the Island in the Sky In the yellow ! box on the floating island. Use the cannon closest to the island to shoot Mario up there. Star 4: Find the Eight Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 5: Mario Wings to the Sky Use the cannon on the floating island to get all 5 special coins from the rings of coins in the air. Star 6: Behind Chain Chomp's Gate Pound the wooden post that Chain Chomp is attached to 3 times and he will open the gate. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 2: Whomp's Fortress Location: Main floor of castle, right side, star with a 1 in it on the door - picture of a castle tower. Description: Castle level with a plant monster nearby your starting point. (Big stone guy at the top of the level) Star 1: Chip Off Whomp's Block Climb to the top of the mountain and find the Whomp King. Stand in front of him and he'll try to fall on you. Move out of the way, jump on his back, and pound him. Do this 3 times to beat him. Star 2: To the Top of the Fortress At the top of the mountain in the tower. You can ride Hoot the Owl (he's in the tree where you start—just jump in it), or just walk all the way there. Star 3: Shoot into the Wild Blue Launch yourself out of the cannon to the platform underneath the flagpole. Climb down the pole to get the star. Star 4: Red Coins on the Floating Isle Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 5: Fall onto the Caged Island In a cage in the air. You can ride Hoot the Owl (watch your shadow - it's exactly where you'll land when you let go) or use the cannon to launch yourself into it. Star 6: Blast Away the Wall Launch yourself out of the cannon at the corners of the brick walls that are closest to you to break them off. The one on the right has the star. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 3: Jolly Roger Bay Location: Main floor of castle, right side, up the stairs, star with a 3 in it on the door - picture of a ship in water. Description: Water level with a pirate ship down below that will eventually surface. Star 1: Plunder in the Sunken Ship Wait until the giant eel swims out of the ship, then swim into the ship where he was and unlock the 4 chests. The correct order is: chest farthest from you, chest on your right, chest closest to you, and chest on your left. Star 2: Can the Eel Come out to Play? Swim next to the giant eel again. He will swim out; the star is on his tail. Star 3: Treasure in the Ocean Cave Swim through the tunnel near the ship. You will surface in a cave. Open the 4 chests. The correct order is: chest farthest from you, chest on your left, chest on your right, chest closest to you. Star 4: Red Coins on the Ship Afloat Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 5: Blast to the Stone Pillar Launch yourself out of the cannon onto the leftmost spike that extends out of the water. You have to hit the top of the spike, or Mario will slide down. Climb to the top of the spike and jump onto the ledge with the star. Star 6: Through the Jet Stream Get the Metal Cap and jump off the ledge into the water. Quickly run to the star underwater in the jet stream. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 4: Cool, Cool Mountain Location: Main floor of castle, left side, star with a 3 in it on the door - picture of snow and snowman. Description: Snowy level with penguins and the snowmen. Star 1: Slip Slidin' Away Climb onto the house where you start and go down the chimney. Make it to the bottom of the slide to get the star. There is a shortcut on the right wall when it curves upward... just follow the string of coins into the wall. Star 2: Li'l Penguin Lost Pick up the baby penguin that you see when you start and carry it all the way down to the mama penguin. Put it down next to her and she will give you a star. Star 3: Big Penguin Race Go down the chimney again, and beat the big penguin to the end. If you use the shortcut, the penguin will say you cheated, and he won't give you the star. Star 4: Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 5: Snowman's Lost His Head Talk to the snowball at the TOP of the mountain. Beat it down the mountain and stand next to the snowball head. The rolling snowball will run into the head and create a snowman. Talk to him for the star. Star 6: Wall Kicks Will Work Launch yourself out of the cannon at the tree. Follow the path and use the wall kick technique to reach the star. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 5: Big Boo's Haunt Location: Main floor of castle, open either of the 2 doors with no stars on them. Go down the hall where you see the big ghost. Go into the garden and kill the large ghost. Jump into the cage he drops. Description: Large haunted house with another building outside. Star 1: Go on a Ghost Hunt Kill all the Boos to make Big Boo appear in the center of the house. Pound him a few times to get a star. Star 2: Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round In the Merry-Go-Round, kill Boos until Big Boo appears. Pound him a few times to get a star. Star 3: Secret of the Haunted Books Upstairs, in the room where the small books fly out at you, there are 3 books sticking out. Hit them in this order: top, right, left. Star 4: Seek the 8 Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 5: Big Boo's Balcony Upstairs in the room on the far right, there is a platform up high that you need to jump to. Use the wall kick technique. Go through the double doors near the Blue Coin Box on the ground, and beat the Big Boo outside. The star will appear on the roof. To get the star, you can jump to either of the flat side ledges, then jump to the center ledge with the star. It's not easy. Star 6: Eye to Eye in the Secret Room Get the Vanish Cap, then quickly go up to where the blue star box in the ground is (from Star 5). Instead of going outside, go through the ghost picture on the wall, and beat Mr. I. for the star. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 6: Hazy Maze Cave Location: Lower floor of castle, from the front of the fire picture, take a right and go through the door with the star on it - pool of metallic liquid Description: Level with huge rolling boulders, a blue water creature, toxic gas, and a 4-way moving platform in the air. Star 1: Swimming Beast in the Cavern On the middle of the island where Dorrie the Sea Dragon is. Run up onto the her head, and steer her. Star 2: Elevate for 8 Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 3: Metal-Head Mario Can Move When you take the elevator down to Dorrie's area, get the Metal Cap, then quickly jump on the ! switch under the water. This will open the metal bars guarding the door in front of you. Go in. The star is across a chasm. Star 4: Navigating the Toxic Maze Just before you drop down into the toxic gas area, there is a map on the wall. The down arrow is where you will start; the up arrow is where you can get out. The 3 blue circles are ledges that you can double jump and catch on. Jump up to the one corresponding to the second blue circle from left. The door there will take you up to the star. Star 5: A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit Same as star 4 except use the blue circle on the far left. You need to jump and travel across the grating to get the star, or just triple jump over to it. There is no door on the ledge corresponding to the blue circle on the right. An alternative method to find these ledges is to pound the Blue Coin Box on the ground and follow the Blue Coins. Star 6: Watch for Falling Rocks Stand under the place where the giant boulders fall down. Look up and towards the door; the star is on the ledge. You can use the wall kick technique to get there. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 7: Lethal Lava Land Location: Lower floor of castle - picture of fire. Description: Fire level with a volcano in the center. Star 1: Boil the Big Bully Knock the Big Bully into the lava. The best way to do this is to stand on the edge and let him run towards you. When he gets close, pound the ground. He will run under you and you should knock him into the fire. Star 2: Bully the Bullies There is an island all the way across the level with 3 Bullies on it. Knock them all into the lava. A Big Bully will appear. Knock him in the lava for the star. Star 3: 8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 4: Red-Hot Log Rolling In one corner of the level, there is a wire fence. Make your way over to it and use the spinning log to get on the island inside the fence. The star is there. Star 5: Hot Foot-it into the Volcano Jump into the volcano in the center of the level. Make your way to the top by running and jumping along the side. The star is at the top. Star 6: Inside the Volcano Jump into the volcano in the center of the level. Jump onto the moving platform and keep riding to the top. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 8: Shifting Sand Land Location: Lower floor of castle, from the front of the fire picture, take a left and go down the hall till you reach a dead end. Jump into the dead end. Description: Sandy level with large pyramid in the center. Star 1: In the Talons of the Big Bird Punch or jump kick Klepto the Condor to get him to drop the star. Star 2: Shining Atop the Pyramid In a crevice on the outside of the pyramid near the top. You can use the Wing Cap to get it or you can just climb up. Star 3: Inside the Ancient Pyramid Inside the pyramid, all the way at the top. Star 4: Stand Tall on the Four Pillars Outside the pyramid, climb up each of the 4 posts that you can walk up. Make sure that you touch the top of each one. After you touch all 4, the top of the pyramid will open up. Fly into it, and a cage will bring you down to the red building in the center of the floor. Climb in and beat Eyerok by punching his eyes when they are visible. OR: Inside the pyramid, there is a red building in the center of the floor. Get on top of the building and jump so that you catch your hands on the hole in it. Climb in and beat Eyerok. Star 5: Free Flying for 8 Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 6: Pyramid Puzzle Get the 5 special gold coins inside the pyramid. Two of them are on the moving sand bridge, the other 3 are in the center of small square platforms up above the sand bridge. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 9: Dire, Dire Docks Location: Lower floor of castle, go in the large star door. It's a big wall of water. Description: Water level with the big whirlpool at the bottom where you start and a submarine. Star 1: Board Bowser's Sub On the top of the submarine. Star 2: Chests in the Current Swim all the way down when you start the level. There are 4 chests. Open them in this order (if you are at the tunnel looking at the whirlpool): chest on the left, chest on the right, chest in the back, and chest in the front (the one closest to the whirlpool). Star 3: Pole-Jumping for Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 4: Through the Jet Stream The jet stream in the room with the submarine will send up rings of water. Swim down through 5 in a row. The star will appear on the ground inside the jet stream. Get the Metal Cap to get the star. Star 5: The Manta Ray's Reward The manta ray will leave rings of water behind him. Swim through 5 in a row. Star 6: Collect the Caps In the red gate in the water. Get the Vanish Cap, then the the Metal Cap. Jump down in the water and walk through the gate to get the star. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 10: Snowman's Land Location: Upper floor of castle, in the room with the huge mirror in it. At one end you will see a picture in the mirror that is not there on your side. Jump into that wall where the picture should be. Description: Icy stage with an igloo and a snowman that blows you off the mountain. Star 1: Snowman's Big Head Climb up the mountain - jump above where the triangles are coming from, and walk along side of the large penguin to block the snowman's breath, or jump on top of the penguin's head and ride across. The star is at the top. Star 2: Chill With the Bully Knock the Chill Bully off the platform for a star. Star 3: In the Deep Freeze Get the star in the ice block maze near your starting point. Star 4: Whirl from the Freezing Pond There are Spindrifts in the water near the ramp where the triangles come at you... jump on one and spin over to the platform. The left box has the star, the right box contains a turtle shell.... Star 5: Shell Shreddin' for Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 6: Into the Igloo Use the turtle shell to slide up the ramp with the 3 coins. Crawl into the igloo. Get the Vanish Cap and walk through the walls to get the star in the maze. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 11: Wet-Dry World Location: Upper floor of castle - picture of Skeeter (water spider). Description: Level where you can change the water height by touching the colored spinning diamonds. The starting height of the water can be affected by how high you jump into the painting. Star 1: Shocking Arrow Lifts! In the yellow box near the Arrow Lifts. Star 2: Top o' the Town Across the wooden plank, in the yellow box on the highest floating island. Star 3: Secrets in the Shallows & Sky Find all 5 secret spots. One is behind the block that you push at the very bottom of the level, one is in the yellow box that you can get by standing on the block that you push at the very bottom of the level, one is behind the block you push into a hole near one of the Chuckyas, one is in the yellow box above the cage with the star in it, and one is in the yellow box on top of the small island that the bomb is spinning around. Star 4: Express Elevator - Hurry Up! In the cage up high. To get it, you need to lower the water level to the ground. Break the block at the bottom of the cage, climb up so you are on top of the cage with the star, and stand on the left half of the wooden platform. It will fall down. Jump off, run into the cage, and jump back on the platform before it goes up. Inside the cage. Star 5: Go to Town for the Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Use the cannon to launch yourself into the grate in the corner of the level. Swim into the other section of this stage. Star 6: Quick Race Through Downtown! Use the cannon to launch yourself into the grate in the corner of the level, and swim to the other section of this stage. Use the Vanish Cap to get behind the grate near the corner of this section. There is another Vanish Cap inside the grate. Up top is the star. Use the ever-popular wall kick maneuver. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 12: Tall, Tall Mountain Location: Upper floor of castle - small picture of mushroom platforms. Description: Mountain level with monkeys, a waterfall, and mushroom platforms. Star 1: Scale the Mountain At the very top of the mountain. Star 2: Mystery of the Monkey Cage Catch Ukkiki the Monkey at the very top of the mountain (where Star 1 was) and follow him. He will open the cage with the star. Star 3: Scary 'Shrooms, Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 4: Mysterious Mountainside Near the top of the mountain, there will be a wall about the same size as the entrance to Course 8 that you can jump through. When you get near the wall, it will shake. It leads to another slide. Survive the ride all the way to the end for a star. Star 5: Breathtaking View from the Bridge Step on the ! switch near the top of the mountain. This will make a block appear in front of you, and one will appear in front of the waterfall. Go to the waterfall and jump on the block to get the star that is behind the water. Star 6: Blast to the Lonely Mushroom Use the cannon to shoot yourself into the star that is sitting on top of the mushroom platform. The cannon is on a thin ledge beneath the ledge where the Monty Moles are. The Bob-Omb Buddy is on a small ledge below where Ukkiki is. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 13: Tiny-Huge Island Location: Upper floor of castle, through a door with a star on it - either picture of big and small Goombas (left or right). Description: If you enter the picture on the left, you will be big and the course will be small. If you enter the picture on the right, you will be small and the course will be big. Going down a pipe will change you from big to small, or vice-versa. Star 1: Pluck the Piranha Flower At the green pipe near the flat ! switch that makes a bridge out to the floating island. Make sure you are small. Kill the 5 Piranha Plants and you will get the star. Star 2: The Tip Top of the Huge Island In a yellow box almost at the very top of the mountain. You need to be small to get this. Star 3: Rematch with Koopa the Quick Just past the hole where the black balls roll out of, there is a Koopa the Quick, ready for a rematch. Be small and talk to him. Win the race and you will win a star. Star 4: Five Itty Bitty Secrets Find all 5 secret spots. You have to be big. One is on the cannon, one is in the hole where the balls roll out of, one is the inside of the hole where small Mario can run through to get to the pool, one is in the pool at the very top of the mountain, and one is the the hole in the mountain at the edge of the wooden bridge above the water. Star 5: Wiggler's Red Coins Be small. Launch yourself from the cannon at the tree. To find the Bob-Omb Buddy, you need to be big and go to the place where the cannon is. When you catch the tree, climb down and walk across the wooden bridge and into the hole. Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 6: Make Wiggler Squirm Be big. Climb to the pool at the very top of the mountain and pound the center. You will create a hole. Go down and turn small, climb back up, go down the hole, and beat Wiggler. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 14: Tick Tock Clock Location: Upper floor of castle, up the stairs to the very top section of the castle and go in the door with the huge star on it. Jump in the face of the clock. Description: Inside of a clock with lots of moving parts. The lower the number when you enter, the slower the parts inside move. If you enter at any hour exactly on the hour (1 o'clock, 4 o'clock, 12 o'clock, etc.), all the parts will be stopped. You can't get all the stars with the clock stopped, however. Star 1: Roll into the Cage Climb up along the normal path, and you will see the star within some grating. You can jump onto the platforms nearby and get it. Clock may be stopped or moving for this star - easier when stopped. Star 2: The Pit and the Pendulums Climb up farther than star 1, and you will eventually come to a monster who will throw you up. Go past him and jump across the chasm. The star is just ahead. Clock may be stopped or moving for this star - easier when stopped. Star 3: Get a Hand Stand on the clock hand that looks like an arrow and let it swing you around. When you see the star in front of you, jump onto the ledge and get it. Clock must be moving for this star. Star 4: Stomp on the Thwomp Climb up to the very top of the stage. Swing around on the clock hand, and jump onto the Thwomp for the star. Clock must be moving for this star. Star 5: Timed Jumps on Moving Bars Climb up higher than star 1, but not as high as star 4. You will see the star in a cage. You need to stand on top of the cage, then jump onto the platform that comes in and out of the wall to get the star. Star 6: Stop Time for Red Coins Get all 8 Red Coins. Clock may be stopped or moving for this star - easier when stopped. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Course 15: Rainbow Ride Location: Upper floor of castle, in the room with Course 14. There are 2 platforms in the corners of the room. Near them are rooms up high in the wall that you can jump into. One of them is Course 15. The other is a 'secret' level called "Wing Mario over the Rainbow." Description: flying carpet level with a big pirate ship and a castle in the sky. Star 1: Cruiser Crossing the Rainbow On one end of the pirate ship. Star 2: The Big House in the Sky Ride the carpets up as high as you can go (you will pass through the castle in the sky twice). The star is on top of of the castle in the sky. Star 3: Coins Amassed in a Maze Get all 8 Red Coins. Star 4: Swingin' in the Breeze From the section where there are 4 spinning discs, go towards the tilting bridges and the platforms that swing back and forth. Go across one of the swinging platforms and you should see a flat ! switch on the ground near some triangular blocks. Step on it and the blocks will turn upside down so you can jump on them temporarily. Climb up them for the star. Star 5: Tricky Triangles From the section where there are 4 spinning discs, go towards the tilting bridges and the platforms that swing back and forth. Climb up the steep wood slope, and go across the swinging platform to get the star. Star 6: Somewhere over the Rainbow Launch yourself from the cannon so you catch the large pole coming from the island in the sky. Climb down and the star is in the yellow box. The cannon is on the opposite side of the pirate ship as star 1. To find the Bob-Omb Buddy, you need to get on top of the building where all the Red Coins are, and jump down 1 ledge. The best way to get on top of the building where all the Red Coins are is to take the carpet near the 4 spinning discs, and then when it ends, take the carpet on the right. You will jump off it onto the falling wooden blocks, then jump back on it, then jump off it again onto the falling wooden blocks, then back onto it again. You should now be over the building, so you can get off the carpet. There is a yellow box on top of the building for reference. Star 7: Get 100 Coins. Bowser Courses Bowser in the Dark World Location: Main floor of the castle, up the stairs, through the door with the huge star on it. You need 10 stars to enter, though. There's a trap door in the hallway which takes you to the actual level. Prize: The first key. It will open the locked door to the lower floor of the castle and gives you access to courses 6-8. To kill Bowser: Run around him, pick him up by the tail, and move the analog stick in circles... the faster you swing him, the farther you will throw him. Throw him into 1 bomb to kill him. Star 1: Get all 8 Red Coins. Bowser in the Fire Sea Location: Lower floor of the castle, through the door with the huge star on it. Prize: The second key, which opens the locked door to the upper floor of the castle and gives you access to courses 10-13. To kill Bowser: Run around him (easiest after he breathes fire or runs at you), pick him up by the tail, and swing him into 1 bomb. Star 1: Get all 8 Red Coins. Bowser in the Sky Location: Upper floor of the castle, up the stairs that lead to the very top, through the star door, and up the final staircase. If you don't have 70 stars, the staircase will go on forever... if you have 70+, you will be able to reach the top. Prize: Beating the game To kill Bowser: Run around him (easiest when he throws fire), pick him up by the tail, and swing him into 3 bombs. Star 1: Get all 8 Red Coins. Switch Courses Red ! Switch (Wing Cap) Location: After you get 10 stars, a light will shine down on the main floor where you first enter the castle. There is a large picture of the sun on the ground. Stand anywhere on the picture and look up at the sun. The red ! switch is on the platform in the center of the level. Description: Gives Mario the power of flight. Start flying by executing a triple jump or by shooting Mario out of a cannon. Green ! Switch (Metal Cap) Location: In Course 6, make your way to Dorrie's area. Climb on her head and steer her over to the island where there's red grating on the ground but not blocking the door. Jump off onto the red grating, go through the door, and jump into the pool of metallic liquid. You will be Metal-Cap Mario temporarily which will allow you to walk underwater, and against the current. Hop from island to island and you will see the green ! switch. Description: Lets you walk on the sea floor, but you won't be able to swim. You won't be affected by water or toxic gases. Blue ! Switch (Vanish Cap) Location: From the door that leads to Course 6 (facing away from the door), go left, and left again. There should be a door with no star on it. Go in it and you will come to an area with water. There should be 2 small platforms in the water that you can jump on. Pound both of them, and this will drain the moat. Once you have drained the moat, go out the door, and head towards the waterfall. There will be a hole you can fall in. Follow the logical path through this area and you will see the blue ! switch. Description: Lets you walk through wire nets and other special walls. You are invincible to flames and enemies. Castle Secret Stars Star 1: Princess's Secret Slide - finish the race over 21 seconds. Star 2: The Secret Aquarium - get all 8 Red Coins. Star 3: After you have 20 stars, catch the MIPS the Rabbit in the lower level of the castle where courses 6-8 are. He will give you a star. Star 4: After you have 20 stars, talk to Toad who is in the room where you enter Course 6. He will give you a star. Star 5: After you have 30 stars, in the upper level of the castle where courses 10-13 are, will give you a star if you talk to him. Star 6: After you have 50 stars, catch MIPS the Rabbit again for a star. Star 7: After you have 50 stars, in the room with courses 14 and 15, talk to Toad. He will give you a star. Star 8: Wing Mario over the Rainbow - get all 8 Red Coins. Star 9: Bowser in the Dark World - get all 8 Red Coins. Star 10: Bowser in the Fire Sea - get all 8 Red Coins Star 11: Bowser in the Sky - get all 8 Red Coins Star 12: Green ! Switch level - get all 8 Red Coins Star 13: Vanish Cap Under the Moat (Blue ! Switch level) - get all 8 Red Coins Star 14: Tower of the Wing Cap (Red ! Switch level) - get all 8 Red Coins Star 15: Princess's Secret Slide - finish the race under 21 seconds.

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