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FAQ/Walkthrough

by Super Slash

                                           Super Mario 64 DS
                                            FAQ/Walkthrough
                                            By: Super Slash
                                             Version: 2.3
                                      Email: [email protected]
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                                    ===================
                                      VERSION HISTORY
                                    ===================

                                   v 1.0 - Submitted the guide
                                   v 1.1 - Submitted an update
                                   v 1.2 - Updated some Glitches
                                   v 1.3 - Another update of Glitches
                                   v 1.4 - Added some alternate strategies
                                           for certain stars
                                   v 1.5 - Added TONS and tons of glitches
                                   v 1.6 - Removed the huge white gap from
                                           the beginning of this guide. Also
                                           added an extra note to the guide
                                   v 1.7 - Added some alternate strategies for
                                           some stars I was emailed about
                                   v 1.8 - Fixed some grammar errors
                                   v 1.9 - Made some sections easier to read,
                                           and added a minor update to the
                                           Characters section
                                   v 2.0 - Added something to the Copyrights
                                           section of the guide
                                   v 2.1 - Added a Castle Secret Star that I
                                           forgot to put into the Castle Secret
                                           Stars section
                                   v 2.2 - Updated something in the Castle
                                           Secret Stars section
                                   v 2.3 - Added a Frequently Asked Questions
                                           section to the guide



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                                     TABLE OF CONTENTS
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                                 I.........Story
                                II.........Controls
                               III.........Characters
                                IV.........Power Flower Abilities
                                 V.........Walkthrough
                                VI.........Mini-Games
                               VII.........Mini-Game Rabbits
                              VIII.........Castle Secret Stars
                                IX.........Versus Mode
                                 X.........Secrets, Tricks and Glitches
                                XI.........Item List
                               XII.........Frequently Asked Questions
                              XIII.........Email Info
                               XIV.........Credits
                                XV.........Copyrights



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I. Story
=========

The story is kinda cheesy. When you start the game, Mario, Luigi and Wario hop
out of three pipes, and they each head into the castle. Peach gave Mario a
letter, stating she had a cake baked for them. They never returned. Lakitu
woke up Yoshi to see where they were. It appears that Bowser has locked all
doors in the castle, and has stolen ALL Power Stars. Now it's up to Yoshi to
find Mario and the others and find all the Power Stars, and defeat Bowser.


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II. Controls
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"A" Button: Punches as Mario/Luigi/Wario, Kicks in Air as Mario/Luigi/Wario,
            Spits out tounge as Yoshi, Wall Kicks with Mario if you are
            touching a wall, does a three-hit-combo if pressed three times in
            a row, does a sharp sideflip if pressed right when making a sharp
            turn to the left/right, if pressed thrice while standing still,
            makes Mario take off flying if Power Flower is in effect, throws
            an enemy if held, picks up an enemy, shoots out of cannon.

"B" Button: Jumps, Scuttles with Luigi for a short time if held while in air,
            backflips while crouching, Long Jumps if both the jump button and
            the R Button is pressed at the same time while running, spits out
            enemy as Yoshi if one is in his mouth, slides on belly as Mario,
            Luigi/Wario if pressed while in air and while holding Up, does a
            Flutter Kick with Yoshi if held while in the air, grabs onto a
            cage, holds onto a cage if held, dismounts Koopa Shell while
            riding.

"X" Button: Puts your character into First-Person View.

"Y" Button: Makes character gain speed if held while standing still. Release
            button to speed foward. Runs if held while moving.

"L" Button: Turns Camera Around.

"R" Button: Turns Camera Around, crouches if held, Long Jumps if both the jump
            button and the R Button is pressed at the same time while running,
            instantly hatches egg as Yoshi. Ground Pounds with any character
            if pressed while in the air.

"Start" Button: Pauses the Game.

"Select" Button: Allows you to change the control scheme.

D-Pad: Moves your Character, allows Mario to slide against a wall if jumped on.
       Also allows you to crawl if you move while crouching.

Touch Screen: If in Standard Control Mode, moves character in the direction of
              the circle. If in Touch Screen Control Mode, does stuff like
              jump, etc.


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III. Characters
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There are quite a few characters in this game. I'll list them in this section.


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Hero Characters
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Mario
Unlocked By: Defeating Goomboss
Natural Abilities: Wallkick, Punch, Kick, Jump, Duck, Backflip, Crawl, Ground
                   Pound
Power Flower Abilities: Wingcap, Balloon Mario
How To Unlock: Collect 8 Stars and open the door in the Rec Room. Enter the
               Mario Painting and get to Goomboss and defeat him to get the
               Mario Key.
Description: Mario has appeared in EVERY Mario game (hence the name "Super
             Mario", duh), and has continued to grow in games and popularity
             since the 1980s. There have been MANY games where Mario makes an
             appearance. Bowser always kidnaps his girlfriend, Princess
             Toadstool (aka Princess Peach), and has done so also in this
             game. Mario is useful throughout some of this game where
             Wallkicks are required.


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Luigi
Unlocked By: Defeating King Boo
Natural Abilities: Punch, Kick, Jump, Duck, Backflip, Crawl, Scuttle, Walk On
                   Water, Ground Pound
Power Flower Abilities: Invisibility
How To Unlock: To unlock Luigi, collect 15 Stars and go to where the basement
               door is, but don't go in there. Instead, go north of there and
               you'll see a Boo. Follow it out the door and you'll appear in
               the courtyard. Go left and kill the Boo that shows a Merry Go
               Round type thing. Approach it to enter Big Boo's Haunt. In Big
               Boo's Haunt, complete the first star and then go up the stairs
               in the main room. Enter the door to the far right. In here, have
               Mario and you'll see a red "?" block. Break it and grab the
               flower. Float to the balcony above you and enter the door. Enter
               the Luigi Painting there and defeat King Boo at the end to get
               the Luigi Key.
Description: Luigi looks very similar to Mario, only taller and with a green
             cap and overalls. He is jealous of his brother because Mario
             always gets all the glory and attention. Although, Luigi can be
             proved VERY useful throughout over half of the game. If it wasen't
             for Luigi, the game would be 2x harder than it already is. He also
             wants to save Princess Peach and recover all the Power Stars.


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Wario
Unlocked By: Defeating Chief Chilly
Natural Abilities: Punch, Kick, Jump, Duck, Backflip, Crawl, Pick Up Signs,
                   Ground Pound
Power Flower Abilities: Metal Wario
How To Unlock: You must have beaten the Bowser stage "Bowser in the Fire Sea"
               first, and then you must have Luigi unlocked. Get out Luigi, and
               head to the top floor. There, enter the door with no number on
               it, and with a red carpet beside it. This is the Mirror Room.
               Grab a Power Flower off of one of the pillars there, and go
               through the mirror. Jump in the Wario Painting and defeat Chief
               Chilly at the end to get the Wario Key.
Description: Wario is still the fat and ugly guy he always was. In this game he
             is not very useful execpt in small parts of the levels. Nearly all
             the Toads in the castle make fun of Wario because of his overweight
             ness. Though, his ability to break black bricks and pick up signs
             makes him quite the powerpack.


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Yoshi
Unlocked By: N/A
Natural Abilities: Lick, Jump, Duck, Backflip, Crawl, Flutter Kick, Ground
                   Pound
Power Flower Abilities: Flamethrower
How To Unlock: You start the game using Yoshi.
Description: Yoshi is one of Mario's biggest buddies (next to Luigi, of
             course). This little green dinosaur is the only hope in saving
             Mario. His ability to eat an enemy and hatch an egg can be quite
             useful at times, as can his flutter kick.


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Boss Characters
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Bowser
Found: Bowser in the Dark World, Bowser in the Fire Sea, Bowser in the Sky
Abilities: Fire Breath, Stomp, Shockwave, Run
Description: King Bowser, also known as King Koopa in the cartoons, is Mario's
             mortal enemy. He is a big turtle-like dragon-type thing that
             always wants to stop Mario and Luigi to capture Princess
             Toadstool. No matter how many times Mario stops him, he refuses to
             give up. In this game he is back, and Mario must rescue the
             Princess...again. You fight him three diffrent times in this game.


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King Bob-Omb
Found: Bob-Omb Battlefield
Abilities: Bomb Spawn, Pick Up, Throw, Bounce
Description: King Bob-Omb is just the boss of Bob-Omb Battlefield. You first
             fight him with Yoshi, then with Mario/Luigi/Wario. He is very easy
             both times, and rewards you with a star for your victory each time
             you defeat him.


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Koopa The Quick
Found: Bob-Omb Battlefield, Tiny Huge Island
Abilities: Run
Description: He's actually not really a boss, but I consider him one anyway.
             All you do is race him in the two levels: Bob-Omb Battlefield,
             and Tiny Huge Island. In the first level, he is extremely easy.
             The second time, he is hard if you don't know what you're doing.
             After you get the hang of it, though, he is easy. He rewards you
             with a star both times for your efforts.


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Goomboss
Found: Goomboss Battle
Abilities: Run, Goomba Spawn
Description: Goomboss is the king of all Goombas, and he is holding the Mario
             Key which you need to unlock Mario. He can really do no damage
             considering all he does for the whole battle is run around. After
             you beat him, you get the Mario Key.


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King Boo
Found: Big Boo Battle
Abilities: Move, Disappear, Disappear into Mirror
Description: King Boo is the king of Boos (duh), and he holds the Luigi Key.
             All you gotta do is trick him to let you punch him in the back.
             After you defeat him, you get the Luigi Key for your efforts.


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Chief Chilly
Found: Chief Chilly Challenge
Abilities: Run
Description: Just some big ice bully, like the one seen in Snowman's Land. In
             my opinion, this one is the hardest out of all two faught
             (Goomboss, King Boo). All he does, though, is run around the stage
             in an attempt to bump you. The downside is that it is a very
             slippery stage, and you can easily be knocked into the cold ice,
             which is what makes him the hardest boss out of the bosses that
             hold keys. After he is defeated, he gives up the Wario Key.


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Fire Bully
Found: Lethal Lava Land
Abilities: Run
Description: This bully is found two different times in the stage Lethal Lava
             Land. After you defeat him each time, you get rewarded with a star
             (as usual).


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Ice Bully
Found: Snowman's Land
Abilities: Run
Description: Much like the Fire Bully, only on ice, and in Snowman's Land, and
             changed looks. You defeat him the same way you do the Fire Bully,
             and get a star for defeating this sorry excuse for a boss.


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King Whomp
Found: Whomp's Fortress
Abilities: Walk, Stomp
Description: This boss is even easier than King Bob-Omb. I mean, wow, for the
             King of Whomps, he sure isn't too strong. All he does is walk
             very sluggishly, and attempt to stomp you miserably if you get
             close to him. After he is dead, you get a star.


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Eel
Found: Jolly Roger Bay
Abilities: Swim
Description: This isn't even a boss, really. I don't know why I put him in 
             here. All he does is swim around in the water, with a star on
             his tail. If you touch the star, you get the star. Pretty simple.
             But if you touch the eel, he can hurt you quite a bit.


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Mama Penguin
Found: Cool, Cool Mountain
Abilities: Walk, Slide
Description: Much like Koopa the Quick, the Mama Penguin just races you to the
             end of a slide. However, you may not cheat in any way (use
             shortcuts, etc.), or she will not give you the star at the end of
             the race. You must also find her lost penguin in another given
             mission.


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Wiggler
Found: Tiny Huge Island
Abilities: Walk, Run
Description: We all know much about a Wiggler. It is in this game, and is found
             in Tiny Huge Island. After you hit it two times, it gets very
             angry, turns red, and goes on a rampage. After you defeat it, it
             calms down and gives you a star.


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Miscellaneous Characters
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Baby Penguin
Found: Cool, Cool Mountain
Abilities: Walk
Description: This little penguin is in Cool, Cool Mountain, and must be carried
             safely to his mother. If you do it for him, his mother will reward
             you with a star.


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Ukiki
Found: Tall, Tall Mountain
Abilities: Run, Cap Steal
Description: Ukiki is a monkey that is only found in Tall Tall Mountain. If you
             catch it, it will steal your cap, and you must catch it again to
             get it back. However, if you catch it on a certain objective,
             it'll show you the way to a star, and break the cage, giving you
             access to it. There are also many glitches that can be done with
             this monkey (depending on your game version).


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Klepto the Condor
Found: Shifting Sand Land, Tiny Huge Island
Abilities: Fly, Cap Steal
Description: Many, MANY people consider this bird the most annoying enemy in
             the game (as do I). He appears in Tiny Huge Island and Shifting
             Sand Land. He also holds a star that you must get from him. After
             that, however, he will begin attempting to fly over you, taking
             your cap. You must hit his feet to get it back. Although, this
             bird is the only way to find out what version of the game you
             have. Check section X for details on this.


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Toad
Found: Mushroom Castle (Various Rooms)
Abilities: N/A
Description: Toad. We ALL know who Toad is. In this game, there are many Toads
             spreaded in the whole castle. Some of them give you advice, while
             others either take up for you, or insult you (use Wario to talk to
             them and see what I mean by insulting). It all depends on what
             character you have to see what each one of them says. Three of
             them give you a star, regardless of what character you have out.


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Princess Toadstool
Found: Ending
Abilities: N/A
Description: Princess Toadstool is the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. In
             nearly (if not) EVERY game, she is kidnap by Bowser, for whatever
             reason. And Mario rushes to rescue her. The same cycle occurs in
             this game. She has a deep-pitched voice in this game, and sounds
             like an I don't know what. You only see Toadstool in the beggining
             of the game and at the end of the game.


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Chain Chomp
Found: Bob-Omb Battlefield
Abilities: Chomp
Description: This chain chomp is huge, and is found at Bob-Omb Battlefield. He
             can damage you really badly if you get hit by him. You must pound
             the stake he is connected to so he can be released.


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Pink Bob-Omb
Found: Various Levels
Abilities: Open Cannon
Description: These little guys are harmless. They do not attack you like the
             black Bob-Ombs, but instead they open cannons and tell you the
             locations of the eight red coins on each level. There is one
             (two if you are on an eight red coin star) spreaded throughout
             each level.


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Evil Piano
Found: Big Boo's Haunt
Abilities: Chomp
Description: This enemy piano can be found in Big Boo's Haunt. When you get
             close to it, this piano will come to life and attack you. If it
             hits you, it will take a few pieces of health off.


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IV. Power Flower Abilities
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Wingcap
========

The wingcap is one of Mario's two Power Flower Abilities. It allows you to fly
in the air for a decent amount of time. This ability is required to get certain
Power Stars, and will be very useful during your quest.


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Balloon Ability
================

This is Mario's second and last ability. It is very slow, and it allows Mario
to become a big balloon and float around in the air for a short time. This is
a good ability at some points in the game to reach areas easier than you would
via the Wingcap.


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Invisibility
=============

This is Luigi's Power Flower ability. It temporarily allows Luigi to become
invisible and slip through gates to access stuff such as Power Stars and stuff
like Switches for Switch Stars. This can be useful at some times.


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Metal Wario
============

This ability allows Wario to become metal for a short time. While metal, you
can walk underwater and go through jetstreams to get normally impossible to
reach stars. Wario's weight is probably what helps this ability the most...


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Flamethrower
=============

This is Yoshi's Power Flower ability. It's barely even useful. All this does
is put a flame ball in his mouth. As you press the action button, you will
spit out flames from your mouth. This is only useful for maybe a couple of
stars, as it melts the coldest ice blocks.


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V. Walkthrough
===============

When you begin the game for the first time, you will recieve a letter from
Princess Toadstool, asking you to come to the castle, as she has a cake baked
for Mario and the others. The screen will fade in, and you'll see Lakitu flying
around the castle, and Yoshi is sleeping on the roof. Mario, Luigi, and Wario
come out of three pipes, and enter the castle. They never return, and Lakitu
awakens Yoshi and would like you to investigate.



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Outside the Castle
===================

When you gain control of Yoshi, go directly north and cross the bridge. Examine
the castle door. Oh snap! It's locked! Well, we can fix that right away, can't
we? Go back and Lakitu will inform you that he saw a rabbit holding a key, and
that he marked the location on the Touch Screen. Look on the Touch Screen, and
follow the path of the shining key. The rabbit here is quick. Chase him down
and try to swallow him by using your tounge. Once you eat him, he will become
terrified and beg you to spit him out. Once Yoshi does so, he will give you...
the key to unlock the castle! Yay!! Now, go to the front castle door again, and
Yoshi will place the key into the door, and enter the castle.



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Mushroom Castle
================

When you enter here, Bowser will give a speech about how everyone is trapped
inside of walls and stuff. When he finally stops talking, go west and up the
stairs, and enter the door with a empty star symbol on it (it has no numbers on
it). In here, jump into the Bob-Omb Painting to enter your first course.



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Course #1: Bob-Omb Battlefield
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Star #1: Big Bob-Omb on the Summit
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To get this star, look on the Touch Screen and look at the shining star. Since
this is your first star ever, I will guide you on where to go in this level,
just so you will get used to the way the game plays. Go directly north across
the bridge, then take a turn to the left. Avoid the Chain Chomp and proceed
across the next bridge. Hop on this ledge, and go northeast. You will see some
boulders rolling. Run across those and proceed up the summit while avoiding the
rocks and jumping across ledges. When you finally make it to the top, you will
see King Bob-Omb. Approach him and he will start talking. When he is finished,
you will enter combat against him. Wait until he throws a bomb, then eat it and
spit it at him. He will bounce around the arena, and continue to throw bombs.
Repeat the above process two more times to defeat him. He will give you a star.


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Star #2: Footrace with Koopa the Quick
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When you begin this level, ignore Koopa the Quick for now. Go north across the
bridge and look for a Goomba wearing Mario's cap. Either kill it or eat it and
get the cap. You will turn into Mario. If you get hit, however, you will lose
the cap and become Yoshi again. Anyways, head back down the bridge and speak
with Koopa the Quick. He will want to race you to the top of the summit. Accept
his challenge, and beat him to the top. Wait until he arrives at the top, and
then he will give you the star (if you beat him).


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Star #3: 5 Silver Stars!
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I will tell you where each Silver Star is one by one. You will also notice how
there is a sphere in front of you. This is where the Power Star will appear
after you've collected all the Silver Stars. Anyways, here is where all the
silver stars are located. You can also look on the Touch Screen.


1) For the first one, head north from the start and jump on the tree next to
the bridge. Climb it to the top and jump.


2) For the second one, go north across the bridge and you will notice a Chain
Chomp running about the area. He has a silver star on his tail. Chase it down
and eat the silver star to get it.


3) From #2, go left and avoid the huge Chain Chomp. Cross the bridge, and take
a left. One of the Goombas in this area holds the silver star.


4) From #3, jump on the nearby ledge, and go to the northwest corner. A silver
star is in bushes there.


5) For the last one, proceed to climb up the summit. About half way up, you
should notice two trees, a box, and two Goombas. One of the Goombas has the
last one.


After you successfully collect all 5 Silver Stars, a Power Star will appear
in the sphere at the beggining. Go there and jump on the sphere to break it
open and obtain the star.


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Star #4: Big Bob-Omb's Revenge
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For this star, you MUST get the Mario Cap. After you get the Mario Cap, proceed
to the summit (once again). Once you are there, you will (yet again) meet King
Bob-Omb. This time he is even EASIER than he was before. When you engage in
combat with him, simply walk slowly behind him and pick him up from his back.
After you've grabbed him, press A again to throw him. He will hit the ground.
Repeat the above process two more times to get the Power Star (pretty easy).


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Star #5: Mario Wings to the Sky
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You MUST have Mario unlocked before attempting this star. Skip to the next one
if you don't have him, and come back to this one later. Although, alternately,
you could use the second method to get this star. If you want to use the second
method, read below.


As Mario, go ahead and talk to the pink Bob-Ombs at the start. They will open
up the cannon in several areas of the level. Now, go north and across the
bridge, and you'll notice several hills in the area (they are grey). The one
that dosen't have a red coin in it is the one you need to go up. Run up that
hill and drop into the cannon. Look above, and you'll see an island in the sky.
Aim and shoot onto the island. There are two things you can do from here.


1) If you would rather do this the real (and a little harder) way, then wait
until you make the red "?" blocks solid before coming to this star. Then,
use the Wingcap to fly. While flying, collect the coins in the middle of the
coin rings. There are a total of five.


2) Hop in the nearby cannon, and shoot into the middle of the coin rings. You
must collect the middle coin in the middle of all five coin rings.


After you do this using either Method #1 or Method #2, a Power Star will
appear. Get to it and grab it to complete this one.


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Star #6: Find the 8 Red Coins
==============================

For this star, I will guide you through how to get each red coin, and where
they are located.


1) For the first one, head across the bridge and you'll notice two platforms
that float about. A red coin is above these platforms. Either grab it while
in the air, or use the platforms to get it.


2) For this one, go directly north from #1, and you'll notice a small hill.
A red coin sits up there.


3) For #3, go to where the huge Chain Chomp is. There is a red coin on top
of his stake he is connected to.


4) To get this one, go north from #3 and cross the bridge. Take a left, and
you'll find a red coin in the area.


5) This one is in the same location as #4.


6) For this one, go to where the rolling rocks are (right before you begin
climbing the summit). Instead of climbing the summit, drop down the area
by the gate leading to the summit. You will be in a tunnel. In this tunnel
is the red coin.


7) Climb up the summit until you see a hill going down. Slide down the hill
and grab the red coin on the way down. If you miss it, you can crawl back up
the hill and grab it (yes, it is slow but it works).


8) To get the last one, use one of the cannons to shoot onto the small island
in the sky. The red coin is above the tree.


After you achieve all red coins, a Power Star will appear in the area with all
the stakes. Go to that area and retrieve your prize.


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Star #7: Behind Chain-Chomp's Gate
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This is by far the easiest star to get. Go to the area with the huge Chain
Chomp, and jump on his stake. Perform a Ground Pound on it three times to
release him. He will break the gate containing the star, and jump away.
Retrieve your prize.


Groudon199 wrote an alternate strategy: Another way to get this star (possibly
the fastest, easiest & safest way) is as Luigi, collect the power flower near
the bridge at the start and just quickly run toward the Chomp. Just run
through the gate and you got the star. And don't worry about the Chomp. While
invisible, it just goes right through Luigi.


Another strategy wrote by MegaKnuckles777: To get the 7th star in Bob-Omb
Battlefield without taking damage and very quickly, use Wario and get the
Power Flower next to the cannon near the mountain's gate. Run to the Chain
Chomp's post and pound it. Since Wario is so strong, It'll only take ONE pound
to do it.And if the Chain Chomp hits you, you are Metal, and will receive no
damage. Grab the star afterwards.


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Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
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This one is actually quite easy to get (compared to other 100 Coin Stars).
The best star to select for this one is #4, as it has the most coins out
of all the missions on this level. Anyway, to get this 100 Coin Star, make
sure you kill every single Goomba and get the coins from them. Make sure also
that you get every last Bob-Omb, and the coins from them. There is also a
Koopa Troopa in the area near the huge Chain Chomp. If you stomp on it twice,
you will get a Blue Coin (worth five coins). There are also the 8 Red Coins,
which you will need to get this star. Also, run around all the stakes you
find (the Chain Chomp's stake dosen't count) five different times to have
five coins pop out of them. There are also coins around the bushes, and in
the red boxes (requires Mario to punch them). There are also some in the
ring of coins on the floating island. After all this, you should defenitely
have 100 Coins. Now just achieve your star, whether it be in the air or on
the ground. Either way, after you get it, save and pause and exit this course.



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Mushroom Castle
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After you get at least three (or as much as possible) stars in the first stage,
head back to the main room. In here, go to the topright corner and open the
One Star Door. Just exit this room for now. Now, jump down and open the door
with a "3" on it (if you can), and open yet another door with a "1" on it.
Now, open the last door near the Bob-Omb Battlefield entrance with a "3"
on it. Head to the one star door (not the one that leads to the big room with
four doors). Enter the painting to enter the second stage.



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Course #2: Whomp's Fortress
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Star #1: Chip off Whomp's Block
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To do this star, head north and jump on the ledge there. Go up the ramp and
then take a left. Walk very slowly and when you get to the Piranha (without
waking it up), punch it to kill it. Now, go left and either sidle along the
wall there, or run across the bridge. Either way, go north and either kill
or avoid the piranha, then when the bridge thing comes to you, walk on it.
Now, either run in the middle of it, and go north when it allows you to cross,
or when it carries you over that grey thing, jump. When you are on the next
ledge, go east and avoid the Whomps. You will see two elevator platforms.
Use them to get to the top to meet King Whomp. To beat him, go next to his
feet. He will try to stomp you. Run away from it, and when he lands, jump
on his back and Ground Pound him. Repeat this process two more times to get
the star from him.


====================================
Star #2: To the Top of the Fortress
====================================

The same way you did the last star is how you do this star. Get to the very
top of the fortress (where you met King Whomp), and you'll see a huge tower,
and a cannon that fires out Bullet Bills. Jump on the lowest platform and then
to the highest, and repeat. If you fall off, try again. Once you make it, jump
to the top of the tower, and achieve your star.


==================================
Star #3: Shoot Into the Wild Blue
==================================

For this star, go north and hop on the ledge. Instead of going up the ramp,
take a left into the watery area. Go north and you'll see a ledge with a
cannon and a pink Bob-Omb, and some coins. Talk to the Bob-Omb to open the
cannon. Hop into the cannon, and aim at the platform in the air, just north
of the cannon. Aim at the pillar thing, and shoot. If you didn't make it, then
try again. When you make it, hop down the pole and grab the Power Star as
yours to keep.


========================================
Star #4: Red Coins on the Floating Isle
========================================

I will list where each and every Red Coin is located here, and how to get
them.


1) From the start, jump on the small ledge. Instead of going up that ramp,
go east of that, and proceed north. Watch out for the moving walls. There
is a red coin above one of those moving walls.


2) After #1, proceed north, and be careful not to fall off because of the
moving floor tiles. When you are at the next area, you'll see a Thwomp,
followed by another Thwomp just up that ramp. When the Thwomp lands, jump
on him and wait until he goes back up. The red coin is right there, so jump
to get it.


3) From #2, get off the Thwomp, and go northeast. Punch the sleeping Piranha,
and the red coin is right behind where the Prianha was.


4) From #3, go north and sidle along the wall instead of taking the grey
bridge. The red coin is there.


5) From #4, go north and kill the Piranha. Ride the long little platform thing,
and stay on the very edge of it. It will carry you to the red coin.


6) From #5, get the Mario Cap (if you don't already have Mario out). Go to the
top of the fortress, and do a wallkick on the plank there. It will knock over.
Walk across it, and hop from the platforms until you get this red coin.


7) From #6, hop across the other floating platforms and collect the red coin.


8) For the last one, go around the place where the Switch Star is. The red coin
is floating above the bushes.


After you've collected all the red coins, a Power Star will appear near the
beggining. Collect it and it is yours.


====================================
Star #5: Fall Onto the Caged Island
====================================

To get this one, when you start the level, turn around and jump on the tree.
Climb it to the top, and an owl will appear. Jump off, and grab onto him.
Make sure you hold the button down, or he will drop you. Now, when he carries
you all the way into the air, move around and look for a small platform with
a cage over it. Drop onto the platform, walk inside the cage and collect your
star.


=============================
Star #6: Blast Away the Wall
=============================

This one is easy. To do this one, go to the area where the cannon is located.
Hop into the cannon, and look towards the northeast. You should see a black
colored ramp, with a wall, and two corners. Shoot into the second corner of
that wall. If you hit it directly, a star will appear. Go to the top of the
fortress (almost), and achieve your prize.


=====================================
Star #7: Switch Star of the Fortress
=====================================

When you begin the level, go directly north. Either kill or ignore the piranha
and proceed to the north. You will come across a platform. Hop onto it, and
then follow the left path. Break all the boxes as Mario, and eventually you'll
see a switch that is shaped like a star. Step on it, and a star will appear in
that sphere. You only have a certain amount of time to get the star before it
disappears, so hurry there. Once you get there, jump into the sphere to get
the Power Star.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This 100 Coin Star is actually quite easy. Make sure you collect all 8 Red
Coins, and make sure you collect the ring of coins around the bushes in the
beggining. Also be sure that you destroy all the Piranhas and get the Blue
Coins they spit out. Make sure you get all the coins on the floating platforms,
and that you get all the coins from the Whomps. On a side note: if you step
(NOT stomp) on the Whomps back five times, they will spit out coins. Then
finish them off with a Ground Pound and collect the rest of their coins.
Also be sure to get every coin from all the Goombas, and make sure you don't
miss any. Also make sure you destroy all the red blocks in the area with the
Switch Star, and that you get the coins from them. There are also a few coins
around the spinning thing, after you cross the grey bridge. Be sure to also
get the coins where the star is in "Shoot Into the Wild Blue", but be careful
not to grab the star! After you've got all those that I've mentioned, you
should very well have all 100 Coins needed for this level.



================
Mushroom Castle
================

By the time you've gotten all the stars that you can at this point, you should
have at least 15 Stars. Now it is time to collect some Castle Secret Stars, and
to unlock Mario. First, exit the room with Whomp's Fortress. Now, go to the
northeast corner, and enter the door with a 1 on it. In here, go directly north
and enter the double doors there. In the Rec Room, go in the corner and unlock
the door with an "8" on it. In here, you will see a Mario Painting on the wall.
Enter it to appear in the Gomboss Battle stage, where we will unlock Mario.



================
Goomboss Battle
================

Take note that there are also 8 Red Coins in this stage. However, you cannot
get them until you have unlocked every character in the game, so let's forget
about them for right now. When you begin the stage, go down the slide, and jump
on the platform there, onto the next ledge. Stomp the Goomba, and when the huge
platform begins to rise, jump. Then jump to the next one, then the next one,
and then onto the platform. Now, go towards the Piranha Plant, and punch it.
Now, jump onto the platform beside you, and climb the pole to the top. Jump
onto the ledge there, and walk across the long bridge. Now, hop across each
platform until you reach the one with a hole in it. Enter it to engage in
combat with Goomboss. When Goomboss is done talking, the battle begins. When
the fight starts, he will spawn a lot of Goombas. Begin running around the
entire stage, in an attempt to run behind Goomboss. After you do so, eat a
Goomba and press R to instantly hatch an egg.

Now, run back in front of Goomboss, and throw the egg at his face. He will
take a hit, grow in size, and spawn more Goombas. Each time you hit him he
gets faster. Repeat the same process two more times to eliminate him, and
get the Mario Key. Look at the Castle Secret Stars section to see how to get
the eight red coins. There is also a Switch Star in this level. See the Castle
Secret Stars section to see how to get this star, also.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

After you defeat Goomboss, save your game and exit this room. Also exit the
Rec Room. In here, turn left and examine the door with an "M" on it. Yoshi
will place the Mario Key into the door, and the character will change into
Mario. Before we go any further, see the Castle Secret Stars section and get
some of the Castle Secret Stars. NOTE: After you get 15 Stars, IMMEDIATELY
go to the courtyard outside. Get the red coins out of the Boos there. There
is a commonly known glitch that if you wait, the red coins will disappear,
forcing you to stay at 149 Stars for the whole game. See the Castle Secret
Stars section to see how to obtain this star. Once you are done getting some
Castle Secret Stars, go to the main castle lobby. Once there, take a right and
go up the stairs there. Unlock the door with a three on it. In this room, jump
into the painting to enter the third course.


===========================
Course #3: Jolly Roger Bay
===========================


====================================
Star #1: Plunder in the Sunken Ship
====================================

For the first star in this level, jump into the water, and begin swimming
underwater. If you get really low on health, go to the surface to recover.
Go all the way down, and you should see a ship underwater. Swim to it, and
you'll see a hole with an eel's head sticking out. Swim towards the Eel, then
swim back away from the ship. The eel should come out, and exit the hole.
Ignore the eel, and enter the hole. Now you are inside the ship. Inside,
you must swim down to a treasure chest. Grab the air bubble, and the water
will drain. Now, jump from each ledge, while being careful not to fall, and
break the box at the top with the star inside.


=======================================
Star #2: Can The Eel Come Out to Play?
=======================================

Now the eel serves a purpose. Swim towards where the ship was. Instead of
doing that, swim around the entire area until you see a hole with a green
thing in it. You will see the eel has his head sticking out. Make him come
out the same way you did before. He will begin swimming around the entire
area. You will see a star on his tail, so simply touch the star and it will
be released. It will be by another hole, so swim to it and grab it.


====================================
Star #3: Treasure in the Ocean Cave
====================================

For this star, go underwater and go directly west of where the eel's hole
is. There will be another hole, surrounded by coins. Swim through that hole
to enter a certain room. In this room, run by the Goomba's and avoid the
falling pillars. You will see a platform with four treasure chests. You
have to touch them in a certain order, otherwise you'll get zapped. Touch
the one at the very top, then the one left of that one, then to the right
of that one, then the one at the very bottom. After you do this, a star
will come out of one of the treasure chests. Grab it to complete this one.


===================================
Star #4: Blast to the Stone Pillar
===================================

I've actually had some troubles with this particular star, but it's actually
not that difficult. There are two methods on getting this star. I will tell
you the normal method and the (very) easy method.


1) As Mario, swim all the way to the right side. There will be a bridge that
floats on the water, and some platforms. On one of those platforms is the
pink Bob-Omb. Talk to it and it will prepare the cannon for you (as usual).
Now, go back to the start of the level, and swim to the lone platform. Then,
hop into the cannon. This is the tricky part. Aim at the pillar nearest to
the platform, then aim a little bit above it, and shoot. If you aimed right,
you will grab onto the pillar. Now jump onto the platform.


2) With Luigi, go on top of the boat by going to the platform with the pink
Bob-Omb. There is a purple switch there. Press it, and several blocks will
appear. Walk across the entire walkway and jump aboard the ship. Now, have
Luigi have his back turned towards the platform required. Then, perform a
backflip and spin to the platform.


Regardless of what method you used, break the box and obtain the star.


======================================
Star #5: Red Coins on the Ship Afloat
======================================

As always, I shall list how to get each and every red coin below.


1) From the start, swim directly north towards the platform where the pink
Bob-Omb is. Near it you will see a pillar with a red coin above it. Grab onto
it and jump to get it.


2) From #1, swim underwater and go just north of that platform. There is a red
coin inside the clamshell.


3) From #2, swim south where you will see a clamshell and some pillars. The
clamshell holds the red coin.


4) After #3, swim all the way to the very bottom. The clamshell there holds
the red coin (again).


5) Swim all the way back to the platforms. There is an area underwater with
two clamshells. One of them (as always) has the coin.


6) To get this one (it's not in a clamshell), go to the platform that has
the purple switch on it. Press the switch, and make your way onto the boat.
The red coin is right there.


7) This one is also on the ship. Jump to the top, where you'll see two red
coins. Collect both of them.


8) Same as #7.


After you get all the red coins, a star will appear on the boat. Get on the
boat (if you aren't already) and get the star.


================================
Star #6: Switch Star of the Bay
================================

You MUST have Luigi unlocked AND the "?" Blocks unlocked before you can
attempt this star, as it is impossible to get otherwise.

If you have Luigi unlocked, then get him, and enter the level. Begin swimming
through the hole that you swam through for Star #3. In here, use the "?" Block
to become invisible. Now, quickly run and press the switch, and a star will
appear through a cage. Run through the cage and obtain the star.


================================
Star #7: Through the Jet Stream
================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked AND the "?" Blocks unlocked before you can
attempt this star, as it is impossible to get otherwise.

To do this star, enter the course as Wario. Now, go to the platform where
you can access the ship. You should see a Red "?" Block. Use it to become
Metal Wario. Now, jump into the water and sink down to the ocean floor. Walk
to the middle, where you see a stream with bubbles and a star. Walk into it
and grab the star.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This 100 Coin Star shouldn't be very difficult. To start it off, turn around
at the start of the level. You'll see a blue switch and a block. Break the
block, but DO NOT step on the shell yet. Instead, hit the switch and then
step on the shell. Ride along the water, grabbing every blue coin. Then, press
R to dismount the shell. Make sure you get all the red coins, and every ring
of coins around the hole. Also get all the coins from the Goomba's, and from
the sidewalk that you use to get aboard the ship. Also try to find any other
coins I may have missed out on mentioning. After you do all of that, you should
have 100 Coins by now.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

After you clear Jolly Roger Bay (or most of it), head to the main hallway.
In here, you should by now see a glimmering light shining on the sun symbol.
Stand in the middle of the light, and press X to enter First-Person View.
Now, look directly at the ceiling to enter a secret stage.


==================
"?" Switch Palace
==================

In here, go ahead and get the 8 Red Coins if you like. Regardless, fly into
the middle of the tower, and step on the huge "?" Switch. Doing this will
cause every "?" Block in the levels to become solid. Just jump off, or get
the red coins. Dosen't matter which one. Now you have the ability to use
the Power Flowers, which gives you special powers required to get all
150 Stars!


================
Mushroom Castle
================

When you return here, go near the Bob-Omb Battlefield entrance and enter the
Three Star Door. In here, jump into the painting to enter Course 4.


===============================
Course #4: Cool, Cool Mountain
===============================


===========================
Star #1: Slip Slidin' Away
===========================

For the first star of this level, you should see a chimney nearby right when
you start the level. Jump into that chimney to enter a secret area. In here,
this place dosen't serve much of a purpose yet. Just go down the slide, and
be careful not to fall. There is a shortcut in which you can take. When you
see a line of coins, follow them straight into a tunnel. You will be spit out
to the end of the slide. Exit through the door. Outside, the star will appear,
so grab it to complete this mission.


===========================
Star #2: Li'l Penguin Lost
===========================

To get this star, go to the chimney, but not in it. Instead, jump on the ledge
above you. Here, go right and grab the small penguin. Now, drop down to the
ledge you start on, and then go down the slide (NOT the one inside the
chimney). Be careful not to lose the penguin. After you get down the slide and
in the next area, ignore the huge snowman and cross the bridge. When the small
snowmen jump, run under them. Be careful, because if you get hit by an enemy,
you'll lose the penguin. When you make it across the bridge, jump all the way
down. If you are lucky, you'll land in the right spot where you'll see a huge
mother penguin. Bring the penguin to the mother to obtain this star.


==========================
Star #3: Big Penguin Race
==========================

For this star, enter the chimney. You have a visitor: a huge penguin that
wants to race you. Talk to her, and she will challenge you to a race. However,
you CANNOT use ANY sorts of shortcuts (such as the tunnel shortcut or falling
down to skip half the slide) or she will not reward you with a star. You have
to get down there fair and square. Once you reach the end of the slide (it may
take a few tries), you may or may not get the star. You won't get the star if
you didn't beat her down the slide. But if you did, she will reward you with
the Power Star, so go ahead and grab it.


======================================
Star #4: Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins
======================================

Another 8 Red Coin Star. Below is a list of where all the red coins are, and
how you are to get them.


1) For this one, you MUST have Yoshi. If you do, jump on the ledge next to the
chimney, and go left. You will see some wood that has a fire. Eat the fire, and
jump back onto the ledge. Now, with the fire in your mouth, spit it out at the
ice block to melt it.


2) After #1, drop directly down. Walk onto the small bridge and you will be
warped. This is a (very good) shortcut. Now, walk along the walkway, and
collect the second red coin on the way.


3) From #2, go directly north after passing the walkway. Get the Goomba's out
of your way, and slowly walk to the edge, where this red coin awaits.


4) After #3, go south of the last red coin, and jump on the tree nearby. There
is a red coin floating above the tree, so jump at the top of the tree to get
this one.


5) From #4, go towards the mother penguin. Ignore her, and jump on the small
brown bridge nearby. Climb it to the top, and destroy the flower if need be.
Run up the slide thing until you get to the bridge. Walk across it and avoid
the snowmen. In here, go north past the huge snowman. The red coin is sitting
by a wall there.


6) After #5, drop directly down to the ledge below. Then, walk across it and
look left. You'll see a very small ledge with a wooden platform. This ledge
has a red coin sitting on it; grab it.


7) From #6, use the wooden platform to take you down back to the bottom ledge.
Now, proceed through the warp on the bridge (on the walkway; the place that
you got warped to in the beggining). Back up to the beggining, drop down
and you will (hopefully) land in an area with a yellow block, and some ice
cubes with a red coin inside. Use Yoshi to eat the nearby fire and melt the
ice, and collect the coin.


8) For the last one, go to the area where the mother penguin is. Here, climb
back up the small wooden bridge, and run back up the slide. Instead of crossing
the bridge with the snowmen, go east of that. There is a red coin on the bridge
there.


After you get all the red coins, a star will appear on a broken bridge. If the
last coin you got was #8 in my guide, then simply either do a helicopter spin
as Luigi, or a long jump to the bridge. Grab the star.


=================================
Star #5: Snowman's Lost His Head
=================================

Some people I have seen post on the message boards saying that they cannot get
this star. It is mainly because they aren't doing it right. To do this star,
jump onto the ledge next to the chimney. Now, go left and drop down to a place
where you'll see a snowball body on a platform. It will talk, saying that it
has to find its head. The trick to this is: get in front of it, and slide down
the slide to the bottom. Make sure the snowball does not get ahead of you. When
you make it down the slide, go north and you'll see the snowman's head. Stand
next to it on the right side, and eventually the snowball will roll down. It
will attempt to follow you, causing it to connect to the head. Now, speak with
the snowman and it will give you a star for your efforts.


=================================
Star #6: Mario's Super Wall Kick
=================================

It may say "Mario's" Super Wall Kick, but you can also do this with Luigi! In
which case I find much easier than the Mario Method. Although, I will list both
methods here, and how to do them. But first, I will tell you how to get to this
stars location. First of all, go down the slide (not the one in the chimney) to
the bottom ledge. Here, go down to the lower ledge, and then drop down to the
wooden platform. Ride down the wooden platform, and you'll notice a platform in
the air halfway down. Jump there, and speak with the pink Bob-Omb. It will open
the cannon for you. Jump down the cliff, and the wind will push you onto the
snow, so don't worry about falling off. You should be right next to the cannon,
so jump in. Aim a little bit above the tree on the far away platform, and fire.
If you aimed correctly, you will grab onto the tree. Slide down, and proceed
north. Avoid or punch the flowers, then do a long jump to the next ledge. There
are two ways to go from here.


1) The Mario Method. Run along the hill that you see, then do a sharp backflip
to the next hill. Run up this one as well, then do a sharp backflip, and do a
Wall Jump the second you touch the wall. If you did it right, you will make it
to the top.


2) The easiest method. As Luigi, run up the first hill, and either do a sharp
backflip or a backwards helicopter spin to reach the next hill. Go up this one
and stand at the very edge. Now, have Luigi's face facing the wall. Do a copter
spin and you will make it onto the next ledge.


Regardless of what method you used, walk across the ice (be careful not to
fall off!), and grab your star.


============================================
Star #7: Switch Star of Cool, Cool Mountain
============================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked to get this star. It is impossible to achieve
if you do not have him.

As Wario, head down the regular slide. At the bottom, drop down the two ledges
onto the wooden platform. Ride the wooden platform down, and jump on the ledge
in the air halfway down. Ignore the pink Bob-Omb, and step on the switch. This
will cause a star to appear under the ice where the mother penguin is. How to
get under it, you ask? Well, quickly jump off the right side of the platform,
and let the wind blow you down. If you can, land on the tree, then jump into
the area. If you get stuck in the snow, there is still time. Quickly run over
to the ice, and perform a Ground Pound. This will break the ice, causing you
to get the Power Star.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This is a very easy 100 Coin Star to get. You can alternately enter the slide
via the chimney, and collect every coin on the way down. Then use the warp to
get back to the top, and reenter the chimney. The coins will be refreshed.
Rinse and repeat until you get 100 Coins. You can do it the hard way, as well.
Make sure you get the Blue Coin Switch, located on a platform halfway down
the regular slide. Make sure you get every red coin, and all the coins down
the normal slide. Also make sure you punch all those flowers and get the coins
from them. There are also some red boxes near the snowman's head on certain
stars that have coins. Also kill all the Goomba's. There are also a lot of
coins in the area where you complete Star 6. There may also be some other coins
that I didn't mention. After all this, you should have 100 Coins, so grab
your star and end this level.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

By now you should have well over 15 Stars, so exit this room. Now, enter one of
the two brown doors next to the Cool, Cool Mountain and Whomp's Fortress
entrance. Here, there is a Boo that you will see on the hallway. Chase him out
to the door. Outside here, make sure that you get the red coins from the Boos
NOW. You will regret not doing it if you wait. Trust me. Now then, go left and
drop out onto the field there. Look for the Boo with a Merry Go Round type
thing inside. Punch the Boo, and it will drop it. Walk up to it to enter the
next course. Take note that after the first star, you'll want to unlock Luigi,
as he is in Big Boo's Haunt, which is the next level. So, scroll down if you
would like to get Luigi.


==========================
Course #5: Big Boo's Haunt
==========================


============================
Star #1: Go on a Ghost Hunt
============================

There are a bunch of Boos you have to kill in this mission. I'll tell you where
every single Boo is.


1) From the start, run behind the mansion. You will see a door and a platform.
Jump on the ledge and enter the door. The Boo is in here.


2) In the same room as #1.


3) After #1 and #2, go inside the mansion. In the main room, go inside the
first door to the north. Inside is the Boo.


4) Exit the room from #3. Back here, enter the next door to the right. In here,
go across the breakable walkway by running. Kill the Boo.


5) Right after #4, enter the next room and kill the Boo in there.


After you've killed all five, there will be a huge Boo in the mansion main
room. Go back to the main room, and punch the Boo three times to get the
star. The stairs will raise up from the floor, giving you access to the star.
Jump up the stairs to get it.


=======================================
Star #2: Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round
=======================================

First, enter the mansion main room. Now, go to the room with the breakable
walkway. Here, stand on the walkway and let yourself fall. You will end up
in a room with water and some doors. Jump out of the water, and enter a door.
In this room, jump on the spinning thing. There are pictures of Boos that spit
out fire in this room. Eventually, a Boo will come out of one of the pictures.
Kill the Boo, and another one will appear. Repeat the same process until thee
big Boo appears. Hit it three times to kill it, and the star will appear at
the entrance of the room. Grab it as yours.


=====================================
Star #3: Secret of the Haunted Books
=====================================

Head into the mansion. This time, you have access to the whole level. Now,
jump up stairs. Here, enter the first door to the left. In this room, run
down the hallway, avoiding the haunted books that attempt to attack you.
You will reach a dead end. You'll notice three books are popped out of place.
You must hit them in a certain order. The order is: hit the top one first,
then the one on the right, then the one on the left. Doing this will cause
the bookcase to move, giving you access to a door. Enter the door, and grab
the star.


==============================
Star #4: Seek the 8 Red Coins
==============================

There are also 8 Red Coins in this level. As always, I shall tell you how to
get each one of them below.


1) Enter the mansion, and enter the first door to your left. In this room, you
will see a piano. Behind it is a red coin. Be wary that the piano is alive, and
it will attack you if you approach it.


2) After #1, proceed through the next door. In this room, there is a red coin
on top of the bookshelf.


3) Same as #2, but on the second bookshelf.


4) Go upstairs, and enter the first door that you see. Up here is a red coin.


5) For this one, go upstairs and enter the first door to the right. In this
room, there are six coffins. They raise up. The first one to the right has
the coin.


6) On the top floor, enter the last door on the right. In here, go around the
other side of the room. The red coin sits there by the trapfloor.


7) After #6, enter through the door you see. Out here, use Mario and break the
"?" Block. Then, float near the top floor and grab this red coin in mid air.


8) Go to the room where there is a breakable walkway. Run across the walkway
and enter the next room. In this room, the red coin is sitting by a wall,
so grab it.


Once all red coins are collected, a star will appear on the top floor. Grab the
star to end this mission.


===========================
Star #5: Big Boo's Balcony
===========================

As always, head into the mansion as Mario. Now, head to the top floor, and
enter the last door on the right. In here, jump on the nearby ledge and use
the Red "?" Block to become Balloon Mario. Float up to the balcony above you
and press R to deflate. Enter the door. In this room, go right and enter
through the double doors there. Out here on the balcony, you'll meet the
big Boo (once again). Do the same thing you always do: hit him three times
to make him drop his star. Be careful not to fall off, though. After you
defeat him, the star will appear on the roof. Use the nearby "?" Block to
float up to it, and grab it.


=======================================
Star #6: Eye to Eye in the Secret Room
=======================================

You must be Luigi to get this star. It is impossible to get otherwise. As
Luigi, head to the top of the mansion. Enter the last door to the right. In
here, jump on the nearby ledge and use the Red "?" Block to become invisible.
Now, do a helicopter spin onto the platform behind you. Enter the door. In
this room, quickly run to the southwest corner, and enter the Boo Painting.
In here, you will see a huge eye and a few Boo's. Make the eyeballs eye
face you, then run around it. You will make it dizzy, causing it to dissipate
and die. A star will appear, so grab it.


=====================================
Star #7: Switch Star in the Basement
=====================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked AND the Red "?" Blocks unlocked before attempting
this star. It is impossible to get otherwise.

As Wario, enter through the building behind where you start. In here, go down
the elevator. When you are down, enter through the next door you see. In this
hallway, there is yet another door. Enter it. In this place, go in the corner
to the west. You'll see a black block that only Wario can break. Punch it as
Wario to break it, revealing a switch. Don't step on the switch yet. Instead,
grab the nearby Mario Cap, then step on the switch. Now, quickly jump out of
the water, and run to the northeastern corner. Break the glass open to get the
Power Star.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This is an easy 100 Coin Star, yet again. Be sure to kill all the Boos and get
the Blue Coins from them. Also get all 8 Red Coins, and be sure to kill all of
the Mr. I's to get the blue coins from them. There is also a Blue Coin Switch
in which you can pound to get a few Blue Coins to appear. Don't forget EVERY
Boo, even the ones in the secret room near outside on the balcony. There is
also a few enemies outside containing coins. There is also a bouncing box
that holds a few coins, followed by a few black blocks that Wario can break
and obtain coins from. I really can't think where to get anymore coins in
a small level like this. After you've gotten all the coins I've mentioned,
and possibly some more, you should have 100 Coins. Grab the star.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

After you finish with the last course, head back in there and select the
second star. Time to get Luigi. Refer to Star #5 of the last level to see
how to get in the room where his painting is. Instead of going out on the
balcony, enter the Luigi Painting.


===============
Big Boo Battle
===============

In this stage, there are 8 Red Coins, but see the Castle Secret Stars section
for that. There is also a hidden star in here. You must take a certain path,
otherwise you will be warped back to the start. The correct path is: right,
up, right, up. In those rooms you will find Boos, breakable walkways, and
even platforms that act as elevators, and take you to the other platform.
When you reach the final room, run down the very long breakable walkway,
and then jump on the first elevator platform. Wait, and it'll carry you
up to the other one. Do the same with the next one, and repeat. Once you
reach the top, jump into the hole to enter the area where you fight Big
Boo. To make him appear, approach the mirror, then run back and approach
the mirror again. Then, Mario's reflection will turn into Luigi, and Big
Boo will appear. To defeat him, run behind him and punch him. He will appear
on the other side; on the reflection of the mirror. You must do the same thing,
but you have to look on the other side of the mirror instead of in front of
you. Each time you hit him, he will reappear on the different sides. Hit him
three times to get the Luigi Key.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

Back here, exit the courtyard and head to the character selection room. In
here, walk up to the door with an "L" above it. Your character will stick
the key into the slot, and Luigi will now be the current character. Now we
must go to the first Bowser stage. If you do not, it is impossible to go
any further to any other levels. Now, exit this room, and go left and open
the big star door. It only requires 12 Stars. Enter the room as either Mario
or Luigi. Go north and you'll fall down a trapdoor, entering the first Bowser
stage.


=========================
Bowser in the Dark World
=========================

There are 8 Red Coins in this stage, but refer to section VIII to see how
to get them. When you start, Bowser will laugh and then have a speech. After
he stops talking, keep going right, and cross the small little bridge. Be sure
not to get burnt by the flamethrower there. Here, you'll see two platforms in
which move around, elevating around each other. Run on one when you can, then
run to the other side when it allows you to do so. Here, you can either crawl
up the blue hill, or go around the right side and run your way up. The second
way is MUCH easier and less annoying, so just go with that. Now, jump on one of
the platforms. When it carries you to the other side, jump. Now, cross the
brown bridge, and you'll appear in a crystal area. There are a bunch of zappers
around this area, too. Run across the area and you'll see a yellow bridge that
moves. When it moves all the way towards you, jump on it and to the next ledge.
Do the same with the next moving bridge. Jump on the ledge after that one, as
well. Now, get on the moving platforms. They will carry you to yet another set
of moving platforms, so go on those. The last set of moving platforms will take
you to the next ledge, so jump there. Here, go north and jump on the two ledges
onto a ledge with a purple switch.

Press the purple switch, and a set of stairs will appear. Jump up the set of
stairs, and enter the pipe. You will be in an arena in which you will fight
Bowser. To beat him (he basically already tells you how O_o), run behind him
just as you did King Bob-Omb, and grab his tail instead of his back. Now, spin
him around either with the D-Pad or the Touch Screen. Look on the Touch Screen
as you are spinning him, and when the arrow is pointing to one of the bombs
around the arena, throw him. Bye bye, as Mario says. :P

When he gets hit by a bomb, run up to him. He will start talking, then explode
and drop a key. If you miss the bomb, he will fall off the stage, but jump back
up. Whenever you do beat him, grab the key and you will exit the stage.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

Now that you have your first key, it's time to gain access to more levels. If
you followed my guide thoroughly, you will probably not be able to access any
other Castle Secret Stars until you unlock the basement, which is about to
happen in a minute. Now, exit this room, and enter one of the brown doors that
led outside going to Big Boo's Haunt. Instead of following the Boo, go south of
him. You will unlock the door to the basement, and enter it. In the basement,
go down the steps, and head east down the hallway and enter the door. In here,
go to the northeastern corner, and enter the door there. Jump into the metallic
pool to enter the next stage.


==========================
Course #6: Hazy Mazy Cave
==========================


======================================
Star #1: Swimming Beast in the Cavern
======================================

This star is where you will get your first Wario Cap. To start, take the left
path and do a long jump to get across the ledge. Enter the door there. In here,
go around the right path, while being careful not to fall off and avoiding the
enemies. Now you will see tons of boulders fall. Proceed to the northeast
while avoiding those boulders. Then, enter the door. In here, step on the
elevator in the middle of the room. When it takes you down, run down the hill.
You will see a seal. Jump on the seel, then stomp its back to make it lower its
head. Grab the Wario Cap from its head, then you will become Wario. Now, go on
the platform in the middle, and punch tbe boulder. The star will appear, so get
it to claim it yours.


=================================
Star #2: Elevate for 8 Red Coins
=================================

To get to the room with the red coins, take the right path. Jump over the ledge
without getting burnt by the flames, and enter the door. In this room, jump on
the pole, and then slide all the way down. Now, go north and jump up the set of
stairs, onto the next platform. You will see an elevator, so jump on it. Press
the button of the direction you'd like to move in.

1) This red coin is in the air. To get it, you must be aboard the elevator. It
is in a red box. Punch it when you get to it.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) This one is in the topright corner. Use the elevator to get to it.


5) Go onto the platform with the sphere ball, and jump onto the purple pole.
Climb it up, and ride the nearby elevator. The red coin is in the red box.


6) From #5, continue riding the elevator. This red coin is floating in mid-air.


7) After #6, continue the ride. It will carry you to a platform with two red
coins on it.


8) Same as #7.


After you collect all 8 Red Coins, the star will appear in the middle of the
room, so jump down and collect it.


===================================
Star #3: Metal Head Wario Can Move
===================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked AND the Red "?" Blocks unlocked before you can
attempt this star. It is impossible to get otherwise.

As Wario, take the left path. Go to the area where you find the seel. In here,
use the Red "?" Block at the beggining of the room to become Metal Wario. Now,
ignore the Goombas and perform a long jump quickly, to get to the water faster.
Once you get inside the water, run to the left and step on the purple switch.
Doing this will cause the red gate in front of you to open, revealing a door.
Enter the door. In here, jump to the next ledge, then do a long jump to the
next ledge. The star is on this said ledge, so grab it.


===================================
Star #4: Navigating the Toxic Maze
===================================

To get this star, head to the room where the red coins are. There, enter the
left area. In here, grab the line of coins if you wish. Regardless, drop down
into the hole, leading to the Toxic Maze. In here, you get gradually hurt by
the toxic poison, so you'll need to get on land to stop getting hurt. Now,
you can use the red block to become Metal Wario and not get hurt by the poison,
or you can use Mario's Balloon Float ability to float across the poison. Look
on the Touch Screen, and follow the path of the glowing star. If you keep going
through the maze, you'll see a high ledge by a hole. To get on there, perform a
Triple Jump. Then, enter the door. In here, go down the hallway and ride the
elevator to the top. Grab your Power Star.


ALTERNATE STRATEGY: For the quickest way to get this star, you MUST have Luigi
                    AND the Red ? Blocks unlocked. As Luigi, follow the
                    walkthrough for Star #1 until you get to the area with the
                    seel. Instead of going down the hill, look near the
                    elevator for a Red ? Block. Hit it and collect the Power
                    Flower. As soon as you become invisible, get on the
                    elevator. Although it seems like it takes a while, your
                    Power Flower abilities shouldn't wear out if you get on the
                    elevator quickly. As soon as you get to the top(and you
                    SHOULD still be invisible), walk through the wire mesh
                    wall and collect the Power Star on the other side.

Alternate Strategy By: HardcoreCanada3


===================================
Star #5: A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit
===================================

This is the same as #4, only you must take a different path while in the maze.
Around the maze, you'll see yet another door on a platform. Get to that one,
and then enter the door. In here, go down the hallway and ride the elevator to
the top. In here, enter the nearby door. Outside, jump on the cage above you,
and hold on to it. Follow it to the ledge with the star, then when you are
below it, let go of the cage and grab your star.


=================================
Star #6: Watch for Rolling Rocks
=================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked before you can attempt this star. It is impossible
to get otherwise.

As Wario, take the left path. Perform a long jump to the ledge, and enter the
door. Now, go to all the rolling rocks. Stand next to where they fall, and keep
punching them. Eventually, after a few rocks are broken, a star will come out
of one. Grab it to complete this mission.


ALTERNATE STRATEGY: Another, and perhaps easier way to get this star is to go
                    to the area with the rolling rocks as Wario, as indicated
                    before. However, instead of waiting for the rocks, wait for
                    an opening and run to the other side. Cross the wire mesh
                    bridge to get to a black brick block. Break it open to
                    reveal a Mushroom. Use it to become Giant Wario. From here,
                    all you need to do is walk into 2 or 3 boulders for the
                    star to appear.

Alternate Strategy By: HardcoreCanada3


=================================
Star #7: Underground Switch Star
=================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked before you can attempt this star. It is impossible
to get otherwise.

As Wario, head through the right path. In the room with all the red coins, drop
down the pole. Here, go to the topright corner of the room. You will see a
black box. Break it, and a switch will be revealed. Grab a Mario or Luigi cap,
since they are much faster than Wario. Now, press the switch. Jump on the ledge
with the elevator, and ride the elevator towards the platform with the sphere.
Break it to obtain this star, and end the mission.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This is a bit of a difficult 100 Coin Star to obtain, but I will tell you where
all the coins are. There are coins in the first room inside the enemies that
come out of the holes. There are also some coins in the left path, by the
yellow block. There are coins also in the room with the seel. Be sure to also
collect all the 8 Red Coins. There is also a line of coins in the room with the
falling rocks. There is also a Blue Coin Switch along with some enemies in the
Toxic Maze, but be sure NOT to go in there until you are 100% sure you've
gotten all the coins in the main area. There may be also some other coins that
I forgot to mention. After you've gotten all the mentioned coins, you may or
may not have all 100 Coins. If you do not, search very good for some more, and
when you are done, collect the star.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

After you're through with Hazy Maze Cave, talk to the Toad in the corner beside
the metallic liquid pool. He will give you a Power Star. Now, exit this room.
Back in the basement, head directly left and jump into the firey painting to
enter the next stage.


============================
Course #7: Lethal Lava Land
============================


============================
Star #1: Boil the Big Bully
============================

For the first star, go east and cross the nearby bridge. Be careful not to fall
into the fire. Then, go left and avoid the eye. Now, when the platform goes up
to the surface, get on it and jump on the Bowser puzzle. Go north and onto the
platform. Continue going north until you come across two spinning flames. Then,
go east and jump onto the next platform. Keep going east until you come to a
ledge with a huge Bully. Punch him or kick him into the fire. Beware, though,
for he can bump into you. Keep doing it until he is knocked into the fire. The
star will appear on a ledge that you cannot reach, but stairs appear, allowing
you to gain access to the star. Jump up the breakable stairs and get your star.


===========================
Star #2: Bully the Bullies
===========================

Go to the same place as you did for Star #1. Knock the big Bully into the fire
so he can get out of your way, but don't get the star. Instead, go to the east
side of the platform. Wait until you see an elevator platform that will come to
you, then jump on it. It will carry you to the right side, so when it does, you
must jump onto the platform. There are three small Bullies on this platform,
along with a ring of coins. Save the coins incase you fall in the fire and need
to recover your health. Now then, you have to knock all three bullies into the
lava. Once they are all dead, the big Bully comes out. Knock him into the fire,
and the star will appear. It is yours, so grab it.


======================================
Star #3: 8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces
======================================

The star name says it all: this is another (but VERY easy) 8 Red Coin Star.
They are all found on a Bowser Puzzle, but I'll tell you how to get them
anyway. First, though, get to the Bowser Puzzle. Once there, this is how
to get all 8 Red Coins.


1) On the Bowser Puzzle.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) Same as #4.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


Once you get all the 8 Red Coins aboard the puzzle, the star will appear right
next to it, on a nearby ledge. Run over there and grab it.


=============================
Star #4: Red-Hot Rolling Log
=============================

To get this star, proceed to the area with the three bullies. On this platform,
there will be a grating platform that will come to you. Jump on it, and it will
carry you to the other side. Avoid the flames that spit upward from the fire.
When it carries you to the next platform, jump. You could use Luigi's backflip
to get over to the ledge with the star. Or you could run across the log and do
it the real way. Regardless, do whatever method you feel most comfortable with,
and grab your star.


======================================
Star #5: Hot-Foot It into the Volcano
======================================

For this star, go across the wooden bridge at the start of the level, then you
will see a nearby circle-like ledge with a volcano in the middle. Make your way
to that ledge. Once you are on it, jump in the hole in the volcano. You will be
inside it in a secret area. In the volcano, jump from ledge to ledge, until you
make it to the next platform. Keep going north until you come across a huge
blue smasher. Jump onto the next platform while avoiding that smasher. Then,
from here on, I say just keep making your way up to the volcano until you come
to a few poles. Then, jump to the closest one, then make your back face the
next one, then jump to that one. Repeat until you reach the top. The star is
up there, so grab it.


============================
Star #6: Inside the Volcano
============================

Go into the volcano again for this one. Then, instead of going north, turn
around. You will see lots of other platforms. Jump from each one of them,
and you'll come across an elevator platform. Get on it. It will ride you to
another elevator. Get on it, as well. This one will ride you further at the
top, where you'll see a pole. Jump on it, and climb up. Have your back facing
the next ledge, then jump. Get on this pole, and climb it to the top. Then,
jump onto the small ledge, then to the next ledge. The next ledge has the
star, so grab it as yours.


==============================
Star #7: Flaming Silver Stars
==============================

Another Silver Star mission. They are spreaded across the level, but none are
inside the volcano. Here is where each one of them are, and how to get them.


1) From the start, turn around. Do a long jump to the nearby platform. To the
right you'll see a moon-shaped platform. Long jump to that one and get the
silver star.


2) After #1, jump on the sinking platform, then on the Bowser Puzzle. Go on
the platform after that one, and you'll see a moon-shaped platform to the
right. Long jump to that one and grab the silver star.


3) At the start of the level, use the yellow block to get a koopa shell. Get
on it and ride it to the northwestern corner of the level. The silver star
is near the three bullies, on a brown ramp.


4) This one is just south of where #3 was; on a platform with a Mr. I enemy.


5) For the last one, go back to where you got #2, but don't go on that moon
shaped platform. Instead, go north to where the two spinning flames are, and
perform a long jump to the moon-shaped platform. Grab the silver star.


After you get all five Silver Stars, the star will appear on the platform
behind the start. Go there and grab the star out of the glass ball. It is also
much easier to collect the silver stars with the Koopa Shell, found in a yellow
block at the beggining of the level.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This can be an irritating 100 Coin Star to obtain. There are some coins in the
beggining, on the wooden bridge. There are also some bullies you can knock into
the fire that spit out one coin each. Also make sure to get the ring of coins
around the arena with the three bullies. Get all the 8 Red Coins, and the coins
around the platform with the volcano. There is also a bouncing box on the zig
zag platform near the rolling log, but it is too risky to get the coins out of
it, and I don't recommend it. There is also a coin in the middle of four
sinking platforms right next to the bouncing box. There are also coins on all
the moon-shaped platforms, and on the brown ramps. After you think you've got
all the coins on the surface, go to the volcano. The rest of your coins should
be there. After all this, you probably have 100 Coins, so get your star.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

After you are done with Lethal Lava Land, head to the northwest corner. You
will come to a dead end. Jump into the wall there to enter Shifting Sand Land.


==============================
Course #8: Shifting Sand Land
==============================


=======================================
Star #1: In the Talons of the Big Bird
=======================================

This star is easy to get. Go to the north, and go across the grey walkway.
There are a bunch of Tox Boxes in this maze. However, one can land on you
without hurting you. I'm sure you can figure out how. Anyway, proceed to
the left, while navigating through the Tox Box-filled maze. When you make
your way over to an area with two brown pillars, then run up one of those
brown pillars. You should see a bird with a star. The bird is named Klepto.
When Klepto flies under your head, jump. You will knock the star out from
his grasp. He will drop it in the middle of the two pillars, so jump down
and grab it.


==================================
Star #2: Shining Atop the Pyramid
==================================

For this star, go to the area where you got Star #1. Nearby is a ramp that
leads to a ledge with a "?" Block and a Goomba. As Mario, use the "?" Block
to get wings. Now, fly directly above you. You will see a star in a small
alcove. Fly into that alcove and get the star.


===================================
Star #3: Inside the Acient Pyramid
===================================

To get this star, go to where you got Star #1. Instead of doing anything
with Klepto or the pillars, look around for a ramp that leads to a pyramid.
It has a Goomba and a "?" Block on there. Get on there, and go down the hole
leading inside the pyramid. It is too difficult for me to give a thorough
explanation as to where everything is in this pyramid, so just try and make
your way up to the top. On the way there, avoid the enemies like the Thwomp
type things that slam the ground, along with the Goombas, Buzzers, and a
rolling log-type thing. Hint: on the platform with the log thing, there is
a small alcove that you can go inside to avoid getting smushed. When you
reach the top, jump on the inside of the cage containing the star.


========================================
Star #4: Stand Tall on the Four Pillars
========================================

You must have Mario out for this mission. Now, from the start, head north.
You will see a grey thing that Goombas and some boxes are in. Well, do a
triple jump on top of that thing. There will be a yellow block and a "?"
Block on it. Break the block to get a Wingcap. Now, begin flying, and fly
on the top of all four pillars around the area. Be careful, though, for
some of them could cause you to accidentally fall in the quicksand if you
are not careful. After you stand on all four pillars, the top of the pyramid
will break off, revealing a hole. Fly into that hole. When you do, you will
enter the pyramid from the top. You will be in an elevator that will take you
down, so let it do so. It will carry you down to a little hole that is plugged
by a red box. Punch the box, and walk inside the area. You will see a coffin
type thing. Approach it to enter combat against two hands. The bosses name is
Eyerok. To defeat Eyerok, wait until one of his hands open up. Then, quickly
punch the eye on his hand. Do the same for the second hand. After you hit
each hand a few times, he will give up, and give you the star.


=============================
Star #5: Tox Box Switch Star
=============================

You MUST have Wario unlocked before you can attempt this star. It is impossible
to get otherwise.

As Wario, go to the Tox Box Maze. Now, go to the northeastern corner of it. You
will see a black box nearby. Break it to reveal a switch. Press the switch, and
the star will appear in the oasis. Stand on the tile near the red box, and you
will warp to the star, so grab it. Alternately, you could just keep doing long
jumps over to the oasis, where the star is.


========================
Star #6: Pyramid Puzzle
========================

I recommend using Luigi for this star. It makes things MUCH easier with him.
Now then, enter the pyramid. Inside, there are five silver stars. Here is how
to get each one of them.


1) At the very top of the pyramid, this one is on a small ledge below a little
waterfall of sand.


2) This one is just below #1.


3) This one is also on a small ledge below #2.


4) This silver star is on a platform that has sand running through it, from the
sand waterfall at the top.


5) Same as #4.


Once you collect all 5 Silver Stars, the star will appear at the very edge of
the moving sandy platform, where you got the last two silver stars. So get over
there and grab the star.


=====================================
Star #7: Free Flying for 8 Red Coins
=====================================

You must be Mario to complete this star. I will tell you how to get each red
coin, and their locations.


1) From the start, turn around. The red coin is at the very edge of the sand.
Be very, very careful not to fall into the quicksand. Walk, don't run.


2) Go to the grey thing just directly north of your starting position. Inside
the grey building is two blocks and some Goombas. One block has the coin.


3) Go into the Tox Box Maze. Inside the maze is a red coin sitting on a lone
platform.


4) This coin is inside the water at the oasis, where Klepto is located.


5) Get the "?" Block as Mario to grow wings. Now, fly up in the air. This red
coin is located somewhere inside the air, around the pyramid.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


After you collect all 8 Red Coins, the star will appear on top of the grey-like
building. Use the Wingcap or a triple jump to get up there, then grab the star.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This 100 Coin Star can be quite difficult if you are not careful. To get it,
first be noted NOT to enter the pyramid until you are POSITIVE that you have
gotten EVERY coin outside. With that said, make sure you break all red boxes,
get every red coin, kill every Goomba and Pokey. To kill the Pokies, stand in
front of them and punch them down. Punch their head to kill them. Each Pokey
gives you a Blue Coin. There are also some coins on the side of the pyramid,
along with some other enemies you can get coins from. There is also some coins
in the middle of the two pillars near the oasis. Once you have all the coins
from the outside, enter the pyramid. Inside the pyramid has quite a few Goombas
along with a Blue Coin Switch at the entrance. There are coins spreaded all
over the pyramid. After you get all the coins outside, you will only need to
go halfway through the pyramid to get the rest. Grab the Power Star and exit.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

Once you are through with Shifting Sand Land, go to the entrance of Hazy Maze
Cave, but don't go in there. Instead, head a little more south. You should
see a door. Enter it, and swim down the water in this area. Once you are over
to the other side, pound the two pillars. This will drain the moat, which is
required to get two Castle Secret Stars. The door in front of you leads outside
the castle, so just ignore it. Instead, exit the basement back to the first
room. Instead of completely exiting the basement, you should see a star door
nearby (the door that was on the first floor that led to Bowser). It only needs
30 Stars to open, so go over and open it. If you need more stars, go to a stage
and get some more. Anyway, when you are inside, go directly north and jump into
the wall of water. This is the next course.


============================
Course #9: Dire, Dire Docks
============================


============================
Star #1: Board Bowser's Sub
============================

This entire level is easy, but this is the easiest star to obtain in this
level. Anyways, from the start, swim down. Now, swim through the hole, but
be careful not to be sucked in by the little whirlpool thing. Once you swim
all the way through the hole, go to the surface of the water to regain some
health. You are now in the main room of this level (it only has two rooms).
Now, at the surface, you will see a submarine with Bowser's face on it. Now,
swim to the platform that surrounds the submarine. Around the platform is
a purple switch, so press it. Doing this will cause red blocks to appear,
forming stairs. Jump up the set of red block stairs, and onto the submarine.
Grab the star as yours.


===============================
Star #2: Chests in the Current
===============================

From the start, swim underwater, but don't go into the area with the sub.
Instead, look around. There are three treasure chests under here. There is
a certain order you must open them in. To open them, swim into them. Here
is the order: the first one is by the clamshell. The second one is by the
patch of seaweed grass. The last one is by the whirlpool thing that sucks
you up, so be extra careful. After you've collected them all, grab the star.


======================================
Star #3: Pole-Jumping for 8 Red Coins
======================================

You MUST have Bowser in the Fire Sea completed before you can attempt this
star. It is impossible to get otherwise.

Swim to the main area where you found Bowser's Submarine. Press the purple
switch again, and take the second set of stairs and jump onto the next ledge.
There are several poles that come towards you that lead to different platforms
and red coins. Here is how to get all red coins.


1) From the small platform in the air, use the pole to the left when it comes
to you. Let it carry you over to the next platform, then slide down and get
this red coin.


2) From #1, use the next pole that comes to you. Grab the three red coins it
leads you to.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) Same as #4.


6) Go back onto the first platform in the air. This time, take the right pole.
This pole will take you to another pole. Jump on that one, then land on the
platform. Take the pole to the right that will take you to another red coin.


7) For this one, do the same as #6, but take the left pole instead.


8) For the last one, go back to the first floating platform. This time, take
the pole to the north. This will take you to another platform. Take the pole
that comes by to you, then jump on the small ledge with the last red coin.


After you obtain the 8 Red Coins, the star will appear on the first floating
platform, so get up there and grab it.


================================
Star #4: Through the Jet Stream
================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked AND the "?" Blocks unlocked before attempting this
star. It is impossible to get otherwise.

As Wario, head into the submarine area. Now, swim down to the middle, where you
will see water rings coming up from the jet stream. Swim directly into five of
those rings. This will cause a star to appear in the middle of the stream. Now,
go to where the purple switch is. From there, go left. Eventually, you'll reach
a dead end with three red gates. Behind the last gate holds a Red "?" Block.
Use it to become Metal Wario. Jump in the water, and sink to the bottom. Now,
grab the star in the middle of the stream to complete this mission.


===================================
Star #5: Koopa Surfin' Switch Star
===================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked before attempting this star. It is impossible to
get otherwise.

As Wario, swim directly north from the start. You'll see three black blocks,
along with a yellow block. Break the yellow block, but DO NOT use the shell
yet. Instead, break all three black boxes to get them out of your way. One
will reveal a switch. Now, get on the shell and run over the switch. The star
will appear directly north of you, but it is not as easy as it looks. Quickly
ride the shell over to the north, as this star disappears VERY quickly. If
you don't get the star, then be careful not to lose the shell and try again.
If you lose the shell, restart the level and try again. Break the glass ball
to get this star.


=========================
Star #6: Inside the Cage
=========================

You MUST have Luigi unlocked AND the "?" Blocks unlocked before attempting this
star. It is impossible to get otherwise.

As Luigi, swim through the hole into the main area. In here, go to the end of
the brown platform and break the Red "?" Block. Use the Power Flower to become
invisible. Now, swim down towards the stream, but just north of that is a cage.
The star is inside the cage, so swim inside it while invisible and grab it.


================================
Star #7: The Manta Ray's Reward
================================

This is a very easy star to get. From the start, swim underwater. Search around
and you will see a manta ray swimming, along with some water rings going from
his tail. The trick is to keep swimming through those rings, without touching
the manta. After you swim through five rings without missing one, the star
will appear, so swim and grab it.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This is a very easy 100 Coin Star to get, but due to the slow swimming in this
level it can be a pain. First of all, make sure you get all the coins from the
water spiders at the start. They are sitting on the surface. Make sure you also
break the black boxes and get the coins from them. There are also many coins
underwater, in the main area and in the first room. Get all the 8 Red Coins,
as well. There is also a Blue Coin Switch on one of the floating platforms in
the air. Use the poles to get to it. Before you know it, you will have easily
obtained this easy to get 100 Coin Star, so get the star and exit this level.


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Mushroom Castle
================

After you complete at least the first star in the last course, the water wall
will move back, gaining you access to a hole leading to the next Bowser stage.
Jump into the hole to enter Bowser in the Fire Sea.


=======================
Bowser in the Fire Sea
=======================

There are 8 Red Coins plus a Switch Star in this level, but refer to the Castle
Secret Stars section to see how to get those. Anyway, once you start the level,
make sure you are Mario or Luigi. Go east and get on the elevator platform. It
goes by a blue line. That blue line is sunk under the fire. You will be able to
notice it, so when the platform gets to that point, jump on the nearby white
ledge. When the elevator rises back up, jump on it. It is about to go back into
the lava, so quickly jump on the platforms to the north. Jump from platform to
platform until the elevator rises back up, then jump on it again. Now, when it
takes you to the next platform, jump on it. Go east and jump on the blue
sinking platforms onto the next ledge. Now, go east and ignore the Goombas, and
you'll see an elevator with a pole sticking out of it. You can also run through
the spinning heart to regain any lost health.

Now, when the elevator rises, use the pole to jump to the platform behind you.
Though, be careful of the zapper that may zap you while getting on the pole.
When you reach the next platform, be careful, as this platform tilts. Now, go
north and climb the pole to the top. Here, go left and ride this elevator to
the top. Now, go north and you'll see a flamethrower, along with a platform
that moves back and forth. Either long jump across the ledge to the next one,
or use the platform to do so. Regardless, once you are on the next ledge, run
up the steepy hill, and then jump on the gate. Use the two grey moving
platforms to get over to the next ledge.

Here, ignore the Bullies and go north up the yellow ramp. Go up the next yellow
ramp, and repeat until you reach the top. Wait until the thing you are on moves
up (if it's not already). You will see a grey platform, so jump to it. Now, go
up the long platform until you reach a Bob-Omb, a yellow block, and a glass
ball. You will also see some sinking platforms you must jump on when they rise
to the surface. Avoid the flamethrowers and the zappers, and be careful NOT to
fall into the lava. When you make it across, use the heart if need be. Now, use
the pole to jump to the ledge above you, then use the next pole to jump to the
ledge below you. Do the same for the last pole; use it to jump to the higher
ledge. When you make it, run across the yellow breakable walkway, and jump into
the weird looking thing to enter combat against Bowser once more.

There is no difference in the way you defeat Bowser this time. He fights almost
the same way as he did before, execpt this time he will teleport around the
area, and this can get VERY annoying. Also, if you accidentally throw him off
the cliff instead of at the bomb, he will tilt the arena around when he lands
on the platform. If he does this, run up. You will be safe. Once you defeaat
Bowser once again, walk up to him and he will drop the key after his speech.
Grab the key to end this level.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

When you defeat Bowser, you will be able to get more stars in Dire, Dire Docks.
Whenever you're ready, head out of the basement and back to the main castle
lobby. Here, go to the character switching room. Get Luigi out if you don't
already. If you haven't gotten Luigi, refer to after Course #5 to see how to
get him. Anyways, whenever you're ready, go to the main castle lobby. Now,
go to the only door in the lobby you haven't yet been to: the key door. You
will see it. Once you unlock the door, go up the long stair hallway and enter
the door. Time to get Wario before we go to the next course. Look on the map,
and go to the door that has a star on it with no number, and that is surrounded
by a carpet. You will be in a room with a mirror. Grab one of the Power Flowers
on the pillars (they only appear as Luigi) and go through the mirror. Surprise!
Towards the right is the Wario Painting, so jump in to enter the secret stage
where you unlock Wario.


=======================
Chief Chilly Challenge
=======================

When you start the level, go down the slide. The wind will push you onto the
next ledge. Be careful, for the floor is slippery in this stage. Go north and
jump across each platform onto the next ledge. Here, ride the platform to the
east onto the next platform. Here, go right and off the cliff. The wind will
push you into a pool of cold ice water. Jump out of the water, then jump across
the fence. This area has a lot of Bullies, so ignore them and jump across the
next fence to the north. Here, jump from each moving ice platform until you
reach the next platform. Now, jump on top of the moving ice platform, then
turn left and jump from each platform until you make it to the top. Jump into
the hole there to enter combat against Chief Chilly. To defeat him, either
punch him or kick him. Kicking I recommend over punching, because it knocks
him over further. Hit him into the ice around the arena. Be careful, though,
as this can be a bit tough. Once you knock him into the ice, he will bounce
around the arena, crushing one circle of the arena. Do this again, and he will
crush yet MORE of the arena. If you fall into the ice, it isn't an instant
death. It will be like lava; just hurt you a bit. Once you defeat him, grab
the Wario Key he will give you. There is also a red coin star plus a Castle
Secret Star in this stage, but refer to the Castle Secret Stars section to
see how to get them.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

After you get the Wario Key, go to the character changing room and unlock
Wario. However, he really sucks and is not needed expect for quite a few
stars in some levels, along with some Castle Secret Stars. Anyways, when
you unlock him, go back to the room with a Wario Painting. Instead of going
inside the mirror, jump into the wall that looks fake to the left. This
wall is the next level.


===========================
Course #10: Snowman's Land
===========================


============================
Star #1: Snowman's Big Head
============================

For this star, I strongly suggest being Luigi. It is much harder to get with
Mario or someone else. As Luigi, go directly north and jump onto the ice. Now,
continue north and jump over the icy water onto the next platform. Go left, and
avoid the ice slopes that come after you. Jump over them, then perform a triple
jump onto the next ledge. Here, go up the small wooden bridge, then turn around
and you will see another bridge. Go across that bridge and you will see a
mother penguin, along with a big snowman head. That head will blow wind at you,
if you go in front of it. If you do walk into the wind, you'll get blown back
near the start and your cap will go flying. Pick up your cap and get back there
if this happens. Anyways, normally we'd have to go in front of the penguin when
she comes towards you, and by luck we would make it across to the other side.
However, there is a MUCH, MUCH easier way to do this. Simply perform a backflip
as Luigi, and spin over the wind to the other side. Now, climb up the bridge
and jump on the snowman's head, then grab the star.


==============================
Star #2: Chill with the Bully
==============================

This star is fairly simple. From the start, go north and you should see a Red
"?" Block. However, don't use it; it's a trap. Instead, keep going north from
that block. You will see a nearby platform that ice is under. Don't jump on
the ice, but on the platform. When you are on the icy platform, you will see
an Ice Bully. Simply punch or kick him into the ice below. If you do that,
the star will come out, so grab it.


===============================
Star #3: Yoshi's Ice Sculpture
===============================

You MUST be Yoshi to complete this mission.

As Yoshi, proceed to the right. A gust of wind will try and strip away your
movement, but just run past it. You'll make it. Nearby is a small wooden fence
along with a few Goombas, and a fireplace. Eat the fire from the fireplace, and
head back to the start. Go left, and you will see a platform with lots of ice
blocks. The one on the topright corner contains the star. However, you must hop
from the lowest ice block to the highest, then jump and burn the ice block that
holds the star. Then, get back up there, and jump to the star.


======================================
Star #4: Whirl From the Freezing Pond
======================================

For this star, head to the area with the moving ice slopes. Once there, look
north. You will see icy water with some flower enemies in it. Either jump on
them and begin flying to the high ledge nearby, or use Luigi's backflip spin
to get over there. When you reach the next ledge, break the box on the left
that contains a star.


===============================
Star #5: Snowman's Silver Star
===============================

This is, once again, a Silver Star mission. Get to the area with the ice slopes
and get over to the area where the last star was. Instead of breaking the box
on the left, break the one on the right. A Koopa Shell will come out. Get on
the Koopa Shell. Here is how to get each Silver Star.


1) Use the Koopa Shell to ride up the hill where this Silver Star is.


2) From #1, keep going north up the hill. The silver star is there.


3) From #2, drop from the hill you are on. The silver star is in a corner by
a wall.


4) Use the Koopa Shell to ride on the ice under the platform where the Ice
Bully is. The silver star is on that ice.


5) This one is near the start, in an area with a fireplace and three Goombas.


Once you collect all the silver stars, the star will appear in a glass bubble
near the start of the level. Run over there and claim it as yours.


========================
Star #6: Into the Igloo
========================

You MUST have Luigi unlocked AND the Red "?" Blocks unlocked to get this star.
It is impossible to get otherwise.

For this one, get the Koopa Shell. Now, go back to the area where the ice
slopes are. With the Koopa Shell, ride up the hill to the left across the
icy water, and jump over the fence. Either lose the shell, or dismount it
by pressing R. Crawl into the igloo. Inside, there is a "?" Block in the
topright corner. Use it to become invisible. Go back to the entrance of the
igloo, and go down the cage on the floor. Your star is inside.


================================
Star #7: Red Coins in the House
================================

To start this off, head into the igloo. Inside are 8 Red Coins. As always,
here is how to get each one of them, and their locations.


1) You should see a small platform to the north with three coin shadows making
a vertical direction. Jump there, and in the middle is a red coin.


2) Just north of #1, in the northwestern corner, is a yellow block, a flower,
and a red coin in the air. Grab it.


3) After #2, look to the north. There is a nearby platform forming an L shape
that has a yellow block floating above it. This red coin is under the icy water
next to that platform.


4) This one is just directly north of #3.


5) From #4, turn around and jump in the pool of water. Dive, and grab the red
coin at the end of the string of coins.


6) Near the start, this one can be found in the air.


7) Go to the northwestern corner to find this one in the air.


8) Same as #7, only all the way into the northwestern corner. You will see it
while getting #7.


The star will appear near where you got the last two red coins, so run over
there and grab it.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This one shouldn't be too hard. For starters, get all the coins from the flower
enemies just left of your starting point, by the wall. There is also coins in
an enemy that bounces around (I forget the name). Be sure to also get the coins
inside the igloo, as there are many there. There are also some coins on the
bridge leading to the huge snowman head. Once again, don't forget the red coins
which are also all inside the igloo. With that, there is little else I can tell
you about this 100 Coin Star. You should have it in no time.


================
Mushroom Castle
================

Once you are done with Snowman's Land, exit the mirror room. Back here, go to
the entrance of this room, and you'll see a painting with a water spider on it.
Jump in it to enter Course #11.


==========================
Course #11: Wet-Dry World
==========================

Take note that within this level you can drain or raise the water level by
swimming into one of the crystals inside the water. The water will drain or
raise on that crystals height. For an example, if you went to the very top
and then touched the crystal there, and the water was as low as it can go,
the water would then rise to the very top, and stop when it reaches the
height of the crystal. Get it now? They are scattered throughout the level.
I will tell you where they all are.


1) This one is at the bottom right corner of the level.


2) From the start, swim down under the bridge. This one is sitting on a lone
platform.


3) Swim just left of where #2 is located. This one is located on a ledge. You
have to jump from ledge to ledge when the water level is at a certain amount
to get it.


4) This one is located at the highest part of the level. It is down a ramp to
the east.


5) The last one is by the purple switch. Just to the right of it is a high
platform that is unreachable unless you use Luigi's backflip, or the water
level is high enough so that you can jump to it.


Also, the higher/lower you jump into the painting, the higher/lower the water
level will be when you start the level.


===============================
Star #1: Shocking Arrow Lifts!
===============================

For this star, jump into the painting as high as possible. Now, from the start,
swim to the left. There is a nearby crystal that is on a platform with coins on
it. Swim to the crystal to drain the water level to medium. Now, just north of
the crystal is a wooden platform. Jump on it, then on the nearby red platforms.
Use the arrow lifts you see to move you in the specified direction, then move
to the next one. Keep doing that, and be extra careful about the Buzzers. When
you make it across, break the yellow block containing a star.


ALTERNATE STRATEGY: This can be done WAY too easy by following the instructions
                    of Secret #22 in the Secrets section, the Wet-Dry World
                    Warp. With the water level as low as it can be, get into
                    the topright corner of the Brown structure (the one you
                    climb up to the top). You will be warped to a ledge with
                    the cannon. Walk from the left to the right side of the
                    ledge and fall off. You will land on the platform where the
                    ! Block containing the star is located! SCORE!

Alternate Strategy By: HardcoreCanada3


=========================
Star #2: Top O' The Town
=========================

Make sure the water level is raised to its highest for this star. Now, go to
the northeastern corner, where you'll see a ramp. Swim up the ramp, then jump
onto the next ledge where you will meet a Chuckya. Ignore it, as it will toss
you somewhere in the level if it grabs you. Go left and cross the small wooden
bridge, and avoid the Buzzers. Now, jump from ledge to ledge until you see the
star. Then, jump to the star.


===========================================
Star #3: 5 Secrets in the Shallows and Sky
===========================================

This is a different star than the "5 Silver Stars" and "8 Red Coins". This
time, you must find five secrets by doing certain things in the level. Here
is how to get them all, and their locations.


1) From the start, lower the water level to as low as possible. Then, go to
the left of your starting position. In the left corner is a red block, so
push the block to the left until you hear a sound, and a letter pops up above
your head.


2) After #1, jump on the platform behind you. Avoid the machine thing, and you
should see a red block in the wall. Push it to get this secret.


3) Raise the water level to medium for this one. Then, swim to the brown
platform, and perform a triple jump to get to the higher ledge. There is a
brown pillar-like thing nearby, surrounded by a Buzzer and some coins. The
secret is up there, in a yellow block.


4) After #3, use the purple switch nearby. Jump up to the top of that cage, and
break the yellow block there that holds the secret.


5) Go back to where you found #1. Make sure the water is at its lowest level,
and push the block so you can reach the yellow block. Break it to get the
last secret.


When you get all five secrets, swim to the star!


=======================================
Star #4: Express Elevator -- Hurry Up!
=======================================

This star may sound hard, but I found a way to breeze through it. With perfect
ease. First, enter the painting as high as it can go, and make sure you are
Luigi. Now, go to the highest level of the stage (where the Chuckya is). Then,
grab the nearby "?" Block to become invisible. To the north you should see a
big platform that is formed by a grate. Do a backflip as Luigi to that grate,
then spin inside. When you are on the wooden platform inside, grab the star.


======================================
Star #5: Go To Town for The Red Coins
======================================

Again, this is a red coin star. Here is each percise location of them, and how
to get them. Be sure to set the water level to the highest level, first. Then,
near where you got the first star in this level is a platform with a Pink
Bob-Omb. Talk to it and it will prepare the cannon. Use the cannon to shoot
to the northeastern corner and into the grate. Now, swim down the tunnel and
you will be in the town.


1) First, drain the water level. To do this, hit the crystal below of the
entrance to the town. Then, just north of the crystal is a purple switch.
Hit it and some platforms will appear. Jump on the first one to the norht,
and onto the building, where this red coin lurks inside a red box.


2) From #1, look north. You should see a square-like thing with red boxes all
over it. One of the boxes holds the red coin.


3) Same as #2.


4) After #2 and #3, look north. You will see a small building. Jump up there
and break the red box to get this coin.


5) Just on top of the building from #4. The red coin is sitting there on the
roof of the building.


6) Use the purple switch and go north of where you entered the town. You will
see a block of stairs. Jump them up and onto the building, where you'll see
a red box with a red coin inside.


7) From #6, use Luigi's backflip and spin onto the roof just north of the one
you are on. Inside the box is a red coin.


8) For the last one, go to the northwest corner. Stand on the edge of the black
square thing near the church building, and use Luigi's backflip spin to get up
on top of the building to the north. There is a red box there, and a red coin
is inside.


As always, after you get all 8 Red Coins, the star will appear. Go to the area
it appears in and grab it.


======================================
Star #6: Quick Race Through Downtown!
======================================

This one is easy. Raise the water level to the highest, and head back into the
town. Once in the town, lower the water level. Now, go north of the entrance
and you'll see a Red "?" Block. Make sure you are Luigi, and become invisible.
Now, run to the northwestern corner of the town to find a cage. Run through the
cage to find a Power Star on a ledge. Jump up the steps to get it.


=============================
Star #7: Soaked Silver Stars
=============================

Another silver star mission. Make sure you drain the water to its lowest state.
Here are the percise locations of each silver star, and how to obtain them.


1) At the start, this one is in the southeastern corner of the level. Break the
boxes to find it.


2) Get on the drawbridge right where you start. Make sure you raise the water
level by using two crystals. Hit the purple switch on the bridge to make a set
of blocks appear. Go across them and jump on the nearby platform where this
silver star awaits.


3) The water level must be at medium for this one. By medium, I mean enough so
that the water is covering the very edge of the bridge just north of where you
start. Swim behind that bridge to find this silver star.


4) Keeping the water level at the same height as #3, go near the arrow
platforms. This one is on a platform floating in the air.


5) Go to the very top of the stage as Mario. Where Chuckya is you will see a
"?" Block. Use it to begin floating. Float where you found the second star
of this level, and near it is a platform with a silver star.


Again, the star will appear in a glass bubble after you collect all five silver
stars. So, run to that area and break the bubble to obtain the star.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This 100 Coin Star takes a bit long to get, but it's not really hard. Just be
sure to kill all the water spider enemies to get three coins spit out of them.
There is also a Blue Coin Switch on the lowest ledge while climbing up to the
top of the level. Don't forget the 8 Red Coins, along with the red boxes and
yellow blocks that contain coins spreaded throughout the entire level. There
is also coins in the town, as you may have already figured. But all in all,
this 100 Coin Star is fairly simple to get, it just takes time. Not to mention
that there are three coins that Chuckya gives you. Throw him from his back to
kill him. There are also some coins on the wooden bridge at the very top. Once
you find all the coins, grab your star.


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Mushroom Castle
================

Once you finish up with Wet-Dry World, head east. You will see a painting with
a bunch of mushrooms in it. Jump into it to enter the next stage.


================================
Course #12: Tall, Tall Mountain
================================


============================
Star #1: Scale the Mountain
============================

For the first star of this level, start running up the mountain. You can find
your way through it without me giving specific directions, as there is no need.
It is pretty straightfoward. On your way up the mountain, be careful for a
cloud that you will encounter. If he blows you away, he will knock you off the
mountain, thus also making you lose your cap, There are also Goombas and some
black boulders on the way there, so be careful of that. On long gaps you do
not think you can reach by jumping, do a long jump to reach it. There will also
be a patch of green grass that will act as quicksand and sink you in. To get
out, just keep jumping. When you reach the top, grab the star.


====================================
Star #2: Mystery of the Monkey Cage
====================================

To get this star, go to the top of the mountain (again). This time around,
there will be a monkey named Ukiki that would like to visit. Grab or eat him,
depending on your character. He will say he will show you something if you let
him go. Accept his request. Follow him down the mountain, and he will break a
cage with a star inside. The star will fall all the way to the bottom where the
first Ukiki is, near the log bridge. So go over there and grab your star.


===================================
Star #3: Scary 'Shrooms, Red Coins
===================================

This red coin star is actually one of the easiest, and it's quick. Yay! Here is
how to get each one of them, and their locations.


1) From the start, go north and jump across the two gaps to be in an area with
mushrooms everywhere. There is a red coin on one of the mushrooms.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) After the four above coins, go north to enter a maze with a bunch of holes
nearby containing Monty Moles. Inside the maze is a red coin on the ledges.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


After you get all the coins, the star will appear on top of a mushroom. Go to
the mushrooms location, and jump on it and get your star.


=================================
Star #4: Mysterious Mountainside
=================================

To get this one, start climbing the mountain. About halfway up you will notice
a floating cloud that blows wind. To the left of him is a string of coins that
point to the wall. This indicates a secret passageway. Jump into the wall to
enter a secret area which has a slide, much like the one in Cool, Cool
Mountain. Go down the slide, and when the path splits, quickly take the right
path. If you don't, you will go to a dead end where you fall to your doom. When
you reach the end of the slide, exit through the hole to be back outside. Grab
the star in this gate-closed alcove.


======================================
Star #5: Blast to the Lonely Mushroom
======================================

I know of a very easy way to do this. Enter the level as Luigi. Now, in the far
distance of the level to the right, you will notice a lone mushroom that you
cannot reach. At all. A star is on top of it. Simply have Luigi's back facing
the front of the mushroom, and do a helicopter spin onto it. Make sure you are
on the very edge of the platform you backflip from. When you land on the
mushroom, grab the star.


===================================
Star #6: 5 Secrets of the Mountain
===================================

This star is much like the one we got in Bob-Omb Battlefield and Wet-Dry World.
To get it, enter the painting as Mario. Turn around from the start, and climb
to the top of the tree to get an owl to appear. Use the owl to fly to the top
of the mountain, then drop down and land on the top. Use the nearby "?" Block
to grow wings on your head. Fly around the top and you'll see a ring of coins
with one coin in the middle. There are five of these. Collect the coins in the
middle of each five ring coins. Each one is considered a secret. When you get
them all, the star appears on the top of the mountain, so get it.


===========================================
Star #7: Breathtaking View from the Bridge
===========================================

You MUST have Wario unlocked to get this star. It is impossible to achieve
otherwise.

As Wario, use the owl to fly to the top. On the top, go down the hill, and look
behind the waterfall. You will notice a black block behind it. There is a small
bridge that leads behind the waterfall, so use it to get behind the waterfall.
Break the black block to get a star to appear, so grab it.


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Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This is a quite annoying 100 Coin Star, as there are many cliffs around, along
with many enemies like the Chuckya that will knock you off the cliff. Collect
the coins from every Goomba, and kill the Chuckya in the area with Ukiki. Then,
collect the coins from every enemy. Also, collect all 8 Red Coins. There is
also a yellow block full of coins near the mushrooms, along with two black
blocks that Wario can break. The rest of your coins should be near the wall
leading to the slide. If that's not all, then get the ones in the air with
Mario by using the Wingcap. After you collect all these, you should have
100 Coins, so get your star.


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Mushroom Castle
================

After you are done with Tall, Tall Mountain, head to the door with no star on
it, much like the one for Snowman's Land. Only it dosen't have a carpet around
it. In here, the left painting leads to the huge land, while the right one
leads to the tiny land. Just so you know.


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Course #13: Tiny-Huge Island
=============================


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Star #1: Pluck the Piranha Flower
==================================

You must enter the huge painting and be anyone execpt Yoshi for this star. Now,
as a giant, go left and jump on the farthest platform to the left. Jump inside
the pipe to enter tiny land. Stay on the now huge platform and run around it.
Several Piranha Plants will appear. Punch or kick each one of them until they
are defeated. Once all of them are gone, a star will appear. Grab it.


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Star #2: The Tip Top of the Huge Island
========================================

You must be tiny for this mission. While tiny, go north through the small
tunnel. Now, swim north while avoiding the monster fish. He can eat you! Then,
rise to the surface at the end of the water. Go up the ramp, and turn left.
Jump to the platform, then walk off the cliff. The wind will push you to the
next platform. Now, walk across the wooden plank, and take a left. Be careful
not to let the wind push you off the next bridge you cross. When you make it
across, keep jumping up platforms while avoiding the falling boulders. When you
make it to the high ledge, you will see where all the boulders come out of, and
a pipe is nearby. Ignore the pipe, and jump on the ledge to the left. Walk
across the wooden bridge, and you'll see a Chuckya before you go across the
bridge. Avoid it and go north. At the end of the bridge, you'll come across
a yellow block. Break the block for a star to pop out. Grab it as yours.


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Star #3: Rematch with Koopa the Quick
======================================

That's right; we gotta race that ol' turtle from Bob-Omb Battlefield again.
Although, he isn't very challenging, in my opinion, as the racing course is
very short, and it's not hard to win at all. Anyways, first enter as a giant.
Now, go up to the top of the mountain simply by jumping your way up there, and
you'll see a pipe near the top. Jump in it to become tiny. Make sure you are
Mario, of course, otherwise he will refuse to race you (lamer). As tiny Mario,
go down the hill near the alcove that the cannonballs fall from. You will meet
Koopa the Quick again over at the far left side of the platform. Speak with him
and he will challenge you to a rematch (if you are Mario). Accept it. When the
race begins, be noted that Koopa the Quick is MUCH faster than he was before,
but it still isn't very difficult. Go out of this area the same way you entered
it, and ignore the falling cannonballs and the nearby pipe. To avoid the
cannonballs and to make sure Koopa the Quick does not get ahead of you, perform
massive long jumps. Over and over. Once you get to the wooden bridge that has
wind blowing when you walk across it, run across it and avoid the wind. Be
extra careful not to fall off. If you do, you have to restart. Anyways, when
you make it across, you will see the flag goal. Get there and end the race.
If you got ahead of him and won the race, he will give you the Power Star. This
time around, we won't be seeing him again.


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Star #4: Klepto the Condor
===========================

For this star, enter through the huge painting. Make sure you are Luigi. Now,
go north through the hole, and get on the sand. Perform a backflip onto the
platform in the middle. Now, if Klepto flies over you, hit him to get your
star. If he moves away, you have to go all the way to where the Piranhas were,
and get to the platform in the air. Either way, grab your star.


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Star #5: Wiggler's Red Coins
=============================

Enter as huge Luigi for this one. Now, go to the top of the mountain where the
boulders fall out. Jump into the pipe to make every enemy huge. Go to where
Koopa the Quick was, and you will see a wooden bridge to the north. Do a spin
with Luigi's backflip over onto the bridge, then enter the hole. Here is the
locations of the red coins, and how to get them.


1) This one is on a platform scattered throughout the area.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) Same as #4.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


After you get all the easy-to-get red coins, the star will appear in the north
western corner. Go over there and grab it.


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Star #6: Make Wiggler Squirm
=============================

You must be a giant for this one. As a giant, go to the very top of the
mountain. The top is filled with water. Ground pound it to drain the water.
Now, go to the nearest pipe near the top and become tiny. Make your way to
the top of the mountain as you did as a giant. Enter the now accessible hole
to enter a secret area. In here, you will meet Wiggler. He will talk for a
minute, and the battle begins. All you have to do is stomp on his head by
jumping on his head. Do this three times to win. He gets faster each time you
hit him. When you defeat him, grab the star.


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Star #7: Switch Star On the Island
===================================

Be either Mario or Luigi for this, and go near the top of the mountain as a
giant. Enter the pipe to become tiny, then enter the inside of the mountain
the same way you did for the 8 Red Coins. Instead of getting the red coins,
look in the corner in the southwest. There is a switch. Press it to have a
star to appear in a glass bubble. Run over to the north and hold onto the cage
to reach the platform. Drop to get the star.


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Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

To get this star, enter through both lands, but I suggest being tiny first.
Stomp the huge Goombas by a ground pound to get Blue Coins out of them. There
are coins spreaded throughout the land, and there is a Lakitu that throws
Spinies. Simply use Yoshi to eat the Spiny, then go to a wall where no enemies
are nearby. Throw the egg to get one coin. Rinse and repeat until you get as
many coins as wanted. There are coins spreaded EVERYWHERE, and there are more
than enough blue coins from the Goombas that you can get. Get all 8 Red Coins,
too. After this, it should be enough for the 100 Coins.


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Mushroom Castle
================

When you finish with Tiny-Huge Island, exit the room. Back here, you should see
a set of stairs nearby. Run them up, and open the 50-Star-Door to enter the
next area. In here, you will hear and see a clock just to the north. The trick
is, jump into the clock either when the hand is on 12 o' clock, or any other
time. 12 o' clock makes all the moving objects (execpt enemies, of course)
stop, giving you the high advantage.


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Course #14: Tick Tock Clock
============================


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Star #1: Luigi in the Cage
===========================

You MUST have Luigi unlocked AND the Red "?" Blocks unlocked before you can
attempt this star. It is impossible to get otherwise.

As Luigi, enter the level and make sure everything has stopped. Now, make your
way up the clock simply by jumping over and to each platform. Do this until you
come across a pole that you can climb up. Climb it up, and jump. Behind you is
a platform. Jump to it and get on the grate platform. There is a Red "?" Block.
Use it to become invisible. Now, fall down until you see a cage, then fall into
it and grab your star.


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Star #2: The Pendulum Switch Star
==================================

To get this star, make sure the time is frozen. Now, make your way to the top
of the clock. When you climb the pole, this time, continue along the pathway.
When you do, you will see a switch. Press it for the star to appear nearby.
Simply jump across the platforms until you get to it, then grab the star.


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Star #3: Get A Hand
====================

For this one, freeze the time and enter the stage as Luigi. Now, shortly after
you begin climbing the clock, you will notice a hand on a grate. Get on the
very edge of that hand, and do a backflip spin. Spin to the alcove you see,
which has the star in it.


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Star #4: Stomp on the Thwomp
=============================

For this star, enter the clock at 3 o' clock, and as Luigi. Now, make your way
to the very top of the clock. You will see a minute hand. Ride it across, and
then jump on the conveyor belt. When the Thwomp comes down, jump on him and
then jump to the next ledge and grab your star.


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Star #5: Timed Jumps on Moving Bars
====================================

To get this one, enter the stage as Luigi while time is frozen. Now, climb the
clock until you reach the pole. Climb the pole, then jump. Turn around, and
jump onto that platform, then to the next platform until you see a high ledge
that is only reachable by backflipping. Do so, and grab the Wario Cap. Now,
drop down the right side. You should see a walkway with a cage nearby. Go to
that walkway and punch the black block at the end. Go inside and grab the star.


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Star #6: Stop Time for Red Coins
=================================

The name is pretty self-explanatory. Stop the time, and enter the course as any
chosen character. From the start, look behind you. You will see an area that
has many platforms. These platforms have red coins on them. Go to that area.
Even though it's not required, I shall tell you where every red coin is, and
how to obtain them.


1) In the area behind of where you start, on one of the many platforms. Time
must be stopped.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) Same as #4.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


After you collect all 8 Red Coins, the star will appear next to all the set
of platforms, where the platforms start going up. Jump down and get it.


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Star #7: Tick Tock Silver Stars
================================

This is...the EASIEST star to get in this level, next to the 8 Red Coins. To
get this star, stay at your start point. I won't give you the locations of
these silver stars, as they will ALL fall down to where you start. After you
collect all 5 Silver Stars, the star appears near the very top of the clock.
Rush up there and grab it.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

This 100 Coin Star is quite annoying, due to the huge level and all the cliffs
and stuff. Make sure you get all 8 Red Coins (so the time must be frozen), and
that you kill ALL the enemies in the level. There is also a Blue Coin Switch
near the very top of the clock. There is really nothing for me to tell you
about this 100 Coin Star, because there is nothing but Goombas and coins lying
around everywhere. You will find lots of coins on your way up to the top of the
clock, while looking for the Blue Coin Switch. After you get all the 100 Coins,
go and grab your star.


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Mushroom Castle
================

When you finish up with Tick Tock Clock, go east of the clock and jump into the
alcove there. Inside is a hole, so jump in to enter the final stage.


=========================
Course #15: Rainbow Ride
=========================


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Star #1: Cruiser Crossing the Rainbow
======================================

This is by far the most difficult stage in the entire game, and it's because
all of the small platforms you have to get on, and all the cliffs. Anyways,
from the start, get on the magic carpet. It will take you for a ride around
the circle thing you see. Avoid the flamethrower thing, and when the carpet
takes you to the next platform, jump off of it before it goes off the cliff.
Now, go east while jumping on the spinning platforms, and while avoiding the
Lakitu that throws Spinies. Take the right path. Ride the carpet, and when it
goes under a platform, jump on that platform until it comes out the other side.
After you keep doing this, eventually the carpet will come to an end. When it
does, take the left carpet. This carpet will ride up in a circle-like formation
and carry you under a platform that spins. There are two rectangle-shaped
things that are on the side of that platform, so be careful not to get knocked
off of the carpet. Eventually, the carpet comes to an end, allowing you to jump
on a ledge above you. Do so, and walk across the wooden plank onto the ship.
Now, run over to the edge of the ship (the front end) where the star lurks.
Grab the star to complete this mission.


==================================
Star #2: The Big House in the Sky
==================================

For this star, do the same thing as you did for #1. Only this time, when the
second carpet comes to an end, take the right one. It will ride you through
some weird blue-like platforms. Jump on those, and wait until the carpet comes
out, then jump back on it. The carpet will take you to a house-like structure,
and you can see the boat from the last star in the distance. When it takes you
inside the house, avoid the fire-spitting fireplace. It will take you to the
top, where the roof is. When it comes to an end, jump on the roof. Atop the
roof you will see a star, so grab it.


=================================
Star #3: Coins Amassed in a Maze
=================================

This is another 8 Red Coin star. To get it, ride the first carpet at the start.
When it comes to an end, take the north path. You will be in a maze full of red
coins. Here is how to get them all, even though it is logically pointless to
tell you. You must be Luigi for this. Do whatever you can, such as backflip,
jump, etc., to get these coins.


1) This one is in the maze. You will find it hidden on one of the ledges.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) Same as #4.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


Once again, the star will appear above the blue star marker after collecting
all of the coins, so go grab it.


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Star #4: Swingin' in the Breeze
================================

I recommend Luigi for this star. From the start, look behind you. Perform a
backflip spin over to the platform you see in the distance. Ignore the pole,
and go on the tilting platform. Jump onto the next platform, then jump on the
swinging one when it comes to you. When it takes you to the other side, use the
tilting platform to jump onto the flesh platform that falls when stood on. Then
jump to the next one until you reach the next platform. Now, go up the steepy
hill thing to the north. When you make it up, use the next swinging platform.
It will carry you to a platform with the star, so get it.


===========================
Star #5: Tricky Triangles!
===========================

This star can be quite tough, so I suggest being Luigi for this one also. Go
the same way you did for the last star, but instead of going up the brown hill,
go to the right side. Hop across each platform until you reach a platform with
a purple switch. You will see a bunch of upside down platforms. Press the
purple switch, and those upside down platforms will now be accessible...for a
very short amount of time. Quickly hop across one to another, then turn around
and jump on the higher ones. If you make it fast enough, grab your star on the
platform. If you don't make it, you will probably slide off, forcing you to
restart the mission.


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Star #6: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
====================================

Enter the stage as Mario for this one. Now, go to the red coin maze. In there,
go to the very end of it, and perform a bunch of Wallkicks to the top. Once you
make it to the top, speak with the pink Bob-Omb there. He will open the cannon
for you, way aboard the ship. Now you must go all the way to the boat. Refer to
the first star of this stage if you need help getting there. Anyways, once you
make it to the ship, go to the right end of it, where the cannon is. Jump into
the cannon, and aim to the right. You will see a platform in the air, along
with a rainbow ring. Shoot through the ring, and land on the platform. Be extra
careful of the Chuckya, and break the yellow box to get the star.


==================================
Star #7: Switch Star of the Manor
==================================

You must be Mario to complete this star. Ride the carpet in the beggining. When
it ends, jump onto the spinning platforms. Take the right path, and ride the
next carpet until it ends. Once it ends, take the right carpet. This carpet
will take you to the manor (again). When it goes inside the manor, this time
jump off the carpet, into the actual manor itself. Then, take the exit by the
south, and hop on the wooden bridge-like thing. To the north of that, at the
edge, is a switch. Press it, and the star will appear on top of the roof. Now,
quickly go inside the manor again, and use the Red "?" Block to become a
balloon Mario. Float through the hole at the top, then deflate onto the roof,
and grab your star.


===========================
Star #8: Collect 100 Coins
===========================

Some say this is the hardest 100 Coin Star to get. EVER, but that is not true.
Using my strategic strategy, getting this 100 Coin Star will be a super breeze.
First, enter the level as Yoshi. Now, go into the red coin maze. A Goomba in
the maze will have a Mario Cap on. Get the Mario cap from it, and head to the
left end of the maze. There is a Blue Coin Switch nearby. Press it, and some
Blue Coins will appear on the far right end. Go there, and perform a wallkick
up to the top. Up here, grab all the Blue Coins. Next, go for all the 8 Red
Coins. After this, you should already be halfway to 100. Now, lose the Mario
Cap by getting hit by a Spiny on the spinning platforms. Now, DO NOT kill the
Lakitu. Instead, eat the Spiny he throws down, and make an egg. Go to the maze
and make sure no enemies are there, then throw the egg at the wall. Collect the
coin. Rinse and repeat until you have 100 Coins, then get your star. I know it
takes a while, but it's much quicker than going through the entire level for
the coins.


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Mushroom Castle
================

After you are done with Rainbow Ride, you have officially been everywhere in
this game. From here on, you can only do two more things: either go through
the 80-Star-Door facing Tick Tock Clock to fight Bowser one last time, or go
and find some Castle Secret Stars so you can obtain a maximum of 150. Take
note, however, that you can only fight the final Bowser if you have 80 Stars,
and if you enter as Mario. If you enter as any other character, the stairs will
be endless, regardless if you have 80 Stars or not. Regardless, whenever you
are ready, enter the 80-Star-Door as Mario, and go up the stairs and drop into
the hole to enter the final Bowser stage.


==================
Bowser in the Sky
==================

This is it: the last Bowser stage. It also has 8 Red Coins and a Switch Star,
but refer to the Castle Secret Stars section for information on those stars.
From the start, head east. Jump across the platforms, and jump on the yellow
moving platform when it comes towards you. Now, get on the tilting platform,
but be extra careful. Go in a zigzag direction like the platform itself, and
run up to the next platform. Now, run up the white hill, and take a turn to
the left. You will come across a yellow tilting bridge. Get on it, then jump
to one of the moving blue platforms. Now, backflip onto the high platform
above you when you can, and you'll see a purple switch. Press the switch, and
a set of stairs will form over on the next ledge. Go up the stairs, and you'll
see a pink Bob-Omb. It gives you info on the whereabouts of the red coins on
this stage. Run up the grey platform, and avoid the flamethrowers. Take a turn
to the left, and run down the platform. Turn left, and avoid the baby Piranha
Flower. Now, jump on the arrow platform. It will take you north. When it goes
under a ledge, jump to that ledge and wait on it to come out, then jump on it
again. When you finally make it to the next ledge, go north and climb up the
pole. Jump to the next platform.

Now, go north, and when the blue platform comes out, run on it and jump to the
pole. Then, when the second blue platform comes out, jump to it and onto the
next platform. Now, run up this platform and jump on the blue rotating
platform. There is yet another set of rotating platforms, so jump to that one,
as well. When you make it to the next platform, jump to the north and begin
running. Don't worry; the Goombas will more than likely not hit you. When you
run through the wind, jump up the stairs, and jump into the pipe. You will now
be in another arena where Bowser will show himself for one last time. The music
even fits the bill really good! But he is a pushover, so don't worry. You fight
him the same exact way you did the last time, execpt this time a few things
have changed. If you toss him off the cliff, when he comes up and lands, he
will crush a piece of the arena, and two shockwaves will come from the bottom
of his feet. This time, he also does an attack (that is very slow) in which he
breathes fire into the air, causing it to spread, making little fire spreaded
throughout the arena. You also have to throw him into THREE bombs this time;
not just one. And, when you hit him a second time, he will crush SEVERAL pieces
of the arena, making a form of a star. After you hit him three times, walk up
to him. 

If you defeat him with 150 Stars, he has a different speech. He will drop a
huge star (it dosen't add to your star count). Collect it and Mario will grow
wings and fly off. Congratulations! You just beat Super Mario 64 DS! Enjoy the
ending and its very great music. If you haven't already, go and collect the
rest of the stars! There are 150 in all. After you collect 150 Stars, the
cannon outside of the castle will open. This time, though, there is nothing up
there execpt one of Luigi's minigame rabbits, three 1-Ups, and a Red "?" Block
for you to mess around with. But enjoy your prize! It's a great feeling to get
all 150 Stars anyway!


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VI. Mini-Games
===============

This section will list the several Mini-Games with several characters that you
can unlock by collecting rabbits spreaded throughout the castle. It will also
tell you what to do on each minigame, and give you a description on them.


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Yoshi's Mini-Games
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Wanted
Description: Find the picture of the wanted character under the mad crowd of
characters! It gets harder each level.
Strategy: This game is really fun, but can get VERY boring VERY fast. All you
gotta do is find the picture of the wanted character, then touch it on the
Touch Screen. Each round gets harder and harder. Every time you find a
character you gain five seconds added to your time.


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Loves Me
Description: Pluck the petals off of the flower, and see what you get!
Strategy: This minigame is very pointless. All you do is touch the petals of
the flower, and pluck them off. That's it. You'll either get "Loves Me Not!",
or "Loves Me!", or "Really Loves Me!". You CAN, though, pluck two petals off,
and then catch one in the air, and go for the other one. That's fun.


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Hide 'n Boo Seek
Description: Find all the Boo's hidden inside the dark! This minigame is
insanely difficult.
Strategy: The Boo's will cut the lights out, then the Touch Screen will go
black, and you'll have to reveal the room by rubbing the touch screen. This
will find the Boos.


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Puzzel Panel
Description: This game is hard. You have to switch the puzzle pieces around
and get them correctly shaped out.
Strategy: I've never played this minigame myself, but the description basically
says it all. Each level gets more confusing and harder.


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Boom Box
Description: You must touch a chest to hear a sound. Touch another one and hope
it is identical to the other one! Each round is harder and harder.
Strategy: Touch any treasure chest to hear a certain sound. Then, touch another
treasure chest, and if it is the same sound as the last one, you win. Every
round is tougher and tougher to the point of almost impossibility.


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Toy Box Shuffle
Description: The game starts out with one Yoshi in a Tox Box. There are three
Tox Boxes, and they will shuffle. You must guess the one with the Yoshi in it.
Strategy: The description explains it all. However, there will eventually be
more than one Yoshi, and then it gets even harder!


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Which Wiggler?
Description: Much like Wanted, only this time it's with a Wiggler, and there
aren't nearly as many Wigglers as there are pictures.
Strategy: The top screen will show you a Wiggler. Look at the spots on the
Wigglers back, then find it on the Touch Screen and touch it. Five seconds
are added to your time each time you get it right. The rounds get harder
and faster each time.


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Mix-A-Mug
Description: Put together the correct face of the character shown on the top
screen! Be careful not to make them have funny faces!
Strategy: On the top screen, it will show you a face of a character. You must
touch the top part on the Touch Screen to begin matching the characters hat,
then go down to their face, then their chin. If you win, you advance to the
next round.


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Puzzle Panic
Description: This is just like Puzzle Panel, only the puzzles are larger.
Strategy: Play this the same way you did Puzzle Panel. It is a bit harder,
but other than that, it's really the same thing.


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Mario's Mini-Games
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Mario's Slides
Description: Guide Mario through the line maze by drawing lines connecting to
other lines on the Touch Screen. Be careful not to be eaten by the Piranhas!
Strategy: The description says it all. Guide Mario's head through the lines
by drawing other lines on the Touch Screen. Fall into the star to win. This
game is really hard, as it requires quick thinking and quick hands.


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Bounce and Pounce
Description: You must make Mario jump on the Shy Guys in the area!
Strategy: Several Mario's will fall from the sky. You must touch them to make
them jump on the Touch Screen, and make them land on the Shy Guys. If three
Mario's fall, it's game over. Each round you get your lives back.


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Sort or 'Splode
Description: Place all the Bob-Ombs in the carpet that matches their color.
If you do not, the Bob-Ombs explode, and it's game over!
Strategy: The description basically explains how to play this minigame. After
one round, they will all gather up and add to your score. Keep playing, and get
as high score as possible!


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Trampoline Time
Description: Draw a trampoline on the Touch Screen for Mario. Guide him through
the lit up door in the area. Be careful not to fall off!
Strategy: Again, the description explains how to play this minigame. Be careful
not to let Mario fall off, however!


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Shuffle Shell
Description: Shoot the shells on the ice into the target in the middle!
Depending on where the shell lands, the more points you get.
Strategy: On the Touch Screen, lower the paddle to the bottom, then release it
up as hard as you can. It will hit a shell. If it lands on the target, you get
a certain amount of points, depending on where on the target it lands.


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Bounce and Trounce
Description: Much like the Bounce and Pounce minigame, only this time, there
are no rounds, and the Shy Guys move.
Strategy: Tap the Marios on the Touch screen to make them jump on the Shy Guys
heads. The more Shy Guys you hit, the more appear on the screen. If you lose
three Mario's, it's an instant game over.


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Connect the Characters
Description: Think, and draw lines to match the characters heads with their
bodies! Be careful not to mess up!
Strategy: The description explains this game. It requires MUCH thinking, and
each time you get past a round, the lines you drew last round will still remain
there. If you mess up the connection of the heads, you lose.


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Shell Smash
Description: Use the paddle to slam the shells, making them hit each other,
giving you points. Get as much points as possible before the game ends!
Strategy: On the Touch Screen, move the stylus down, then yank it up to send
the shells flying. They will knock on each other, giving you more points.
You get a few tries before the game ends, so use those tries wisely.


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Trampoline Terror
Description: This is much like Trampoline Time, execpt this time you must guide
Mario through rings instead of doors.
Strategy: Draw a trampoline on the Touch Screen, and guide him through the
rings spreaded throughout the area.


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Luigi's Mini-Games
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Memory Match
Description: Luigi will deal out some cards on a board, so try and match the
cards to make them disappear. Clear the board to win!
Strategy: The description explains this minigame. All you gotta do is touch
a card on the Touch Screen, then match it with another card. After all the
cards are emptied from the board, you win.


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Pair-A-Gone
Description: Bet on a certain amount of coins, and pick identical cards!
Strategy: The description basically explains it. Like Memory Match, Luigi will
throw cards on a board. You must bet a certain amount of coins, then pick a
card. Then you must pick the same card a second time. If you do, then the card
disappears from the board. If you miss, you lose three coins. If you miss three
times, you lose three stars. You get one star after every round.


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Picture Poker
Description: Bet coins, and get a better hand than Luigi if you can!
Strategy: You must look at the topleft corner of the screen to tell the
combinations and values you must get. However, the cards at the topleft are not
pictures of the cards in the real game. You can also get rid of the cards you
do not want. If you click Hit/Hold, you will get another hand, and Luigi will
compare his hand to yours. If you win, you get how many ever times more coins
than you betted, and if you lose, you lose coins. If you lose all of your
coins, then you lose the game.


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Mushroom Roulette
Description: Try to take a guess as to where the ball will land on the spinning
roulette. If you guess the right spot, you win!
Strategy: You must bet coins, and drag the coins onto the square of how many
coins you want to bet. If you guessed the correct symbol, then you get a
certain amount of coins, depending on what symbol you betted on. If you run out
of coins, you lose the game.


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Mario Slots
Description: Touch the spinning slots on the Touch Screen to stop them. Better
get all items to win!
Strategy: The description basically tells you how to play this minigame. Just
touch the Touch Screen to stop the slots. You can bet on some coins, and if you
get identical on all three slots, you win. If you get a Super Star, you REALLY
win! This game never ends, and you just play it for fun. Quit whenever you want
to quit.


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Lucky Stars
Description: Pick the card with more stars to win coins, and beat Luigi!
Strategy: Pick a card. You'll want to get one with a lot of stars on it. You
can also make your bet at the topleft corner of the Touch Screen. Then, after
you make your bet, choose a card. If Luigi has a card with less stars on it,
then you win. If he has a card with more stars than you, you lose. When you
run out of coins, you lose the game.


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Pair-A-Gone And On
Description: Get the record! Play this game and never quit until you're ready!
Strategy: Yep, the description says it all. This is the same thing as the
Pair-A-Gone minigame, only it never ends. You keep playing and playing, trying
to get the highest score possible until you get tired. Once you are done, you
must press Start and select Quit from the Touch Screen.


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Memory Master
Description: This game is harder than the original "Memory Match" minigame, and
this time you will have more cards!
Strategy: This is a harder version of Memory Match, and thus you have more
cards. You also have five chances in this one. Some of the cards will also be
slightly revealed to you in this minigame. If you get a match of cards, then
you gain a coin. You start out with five coins, and if you lose them, it's
an instant game over. Be sure to memorize where each pair of cards are at!
You gain a star each time you win a round.


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Super Mario Slots
Description: This minigame is basically the SAME thing as Mario Slots.
Strategy: Yes, this is the SAME THING. Only you have a much better chance of
winning than you did before. You can bet coins, blah blah blah. Read the
first version, Mario Slots, if you really want to know how to play this one.
The reward for getting all 150 Stars is THIS?! Well, at least you got them
all (or you used a trick)!


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Wario's Mini-Games
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Bob-Omb Squad
Description: There are Bob-Ombs on parachutes in an attempt to blow up the
flowers! Don't let them do it!
Strategy: Use the slingshot on the Touch Screen to shoot the Bob-Ombs coming
down in the air. If you hit the Lakitu, you make all of them explode! If the
Bob-Ombs land on all of your flowers, the game is over.


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Snowball Slalom
Description: Roll the small snowball into a huge one. Be careful not to hit
the rocks, and make sure you make it to the end within the time limit!
Strategy: On the Touch Screen, start sliding the stylus upwards. Do it rapidly
to make the snowball roll and grow very fast. You can control it by moving the
stylus in different directions. Be careful not to roll into a rock, or it will
slow you down drastically. If you make it to the end of the stage within the
time limit, you win!


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Bingo Ball
Description: Use the pinball machine-type thing to shoot a ball into a number
that will light up on the top screen. Get three numbers in a row to score!
Strategy: The description explains this minigame very well. To shoot the ball,
use the right side of the Touch Screen, then pull the handle down, and release
it to launch the ball. If you land in three numbers in a row, you win!


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Coincentration
Description: Watch the coins as they fall from the screen. Pay attention to
what blocks they fall into!
Strategy: Watch the coins fall before the minigame starts. Pay attention to
what blocks they will fall into, as well. Then, touch those blocks to get
some coins from them. If you touch an empty block, you lose the game!


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Psyche Out!
Description: Look at the two cards. Look VERY closely. What do you see?
Strategy: A card that the game wants you to get will appear on the top screen.
Look on the Touch Screen for that card. Look very, very closely and hard. If
you do, you should see an outlining of the symbol behind the card. If you
think it matches the one on the top screen, touch it. After five score, the
game will tell you you're lucky, and you'll be set up with more cards to
choose from. Each level gets harder to see.


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Slots Shot
Description: Shoot the ball and try to activate the Slots Machine! Then, try
and use the Slot Machine to get identical slots!
Strategy: Pull down the handle on the Touch Screen, and shoot the ball. It will
go flying, then bounce around everywhere. The mushrooms are bumpers. If the
ball lands into a Piranha Plant, the blue bar things will open. If you shoot
the ball into a pipe, the slot machine starts. Get an identical match for a
good bonus! Keep playing the game, scoring as much points as possible until
the game ends!


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Intense Coincentration
Description: There are less coins falling in this one, but still pay close
attention! That shouldn't stop Wario!
Strategy: Like the description says, there are less falling coins in this one.
Make sure you pay attention to what block each coin goes in. Touch the blocks
with the coins. If you touch an empty block, you lose!


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Giant Snowball Slalom
Description: The same thing as the last one, only a longer course!
Strategy: Play this minigame the same way you did Snowball Slalom, only this
time it is a longer course. As before, be careful of the rocks, as they will
drastically slow you down if you run into them.


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VII. Mini-Game Rabbits
=======================

There are several rabbits spreaded throughout the castle, and even outside the
castle. Catch them to unlock certain minigames. They are in different locations
with each character, so here is the location of each one. Be sure to talk to
the Toad in the Rec Room to trigger the rabbits.


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Yoshi's Rabbits
================


1) This one is outside the castle by the bridge.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) This one is outside the castle, to the right of the entrance across the
   wooden bridge.


5) Drain the moat, then go down to the drained moat. There is a rabbit by the
   blue colored door.


6) In the same area where you found the first rabbit in the entire game (the
   one that had the key to the castle), this one is in that maze.


7) This one is located by the entrance to Lethal Lava Land.


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Mario's Rabbits
================


1) This one is outside the castle to the left of the entrance, by the
   waterfall.


2) Drain the moat, then go under the bridge. The rabbit is there.


3) This one is located in the room with the Jolly Roger Bay painting.


4) This rabbit is next to the entrance to Lethal Lava Land.


5) Same as #4.


6) This one is in the room with Tall, Tall Mountain and Wet-Dry World.


7) This is in the mirror room where Snowman's Land is located.


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Luigi's Rabbits
================


1) This one is in the maze where you found the rabbit that held the key to
   the castle.


2) You must get to the top of the castle by using either a trick or by getting
   all 150 Stars in the game.


3) This rabbit can be found in the room with the entrance to Bob-Omb
   Battlefield.


4) In the room where the Mario Painting is located.


5) Right after entering the door to the courtyard, backflip twice to reach an
   alcove where this rabbit is located.


6) In the room where you drained the moat you will find this rabbit.


7) In the room where the entrance to Tall, Tall Mountain and Wet-Dry World is.


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Wario's Rabbits
================


1) This one is located outside the castle, to the right of the entrance, across
   the bridge. It is found by some trees.


2) In the room with the entrance to Whomp's Fortress, the rabbit is there.


3) This rabbit is located in the courtyard.


4) When you first enter the basement, it is at the dead end to the left.


5) In the room where Tiny-Huge Island is.


6) This one is in front of the entrance to Tick Tock Clock.


7) On the third floor, this one is in the alcove to the left.


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VIII. Castle Secret Stars
==========================

There are a total of 30 Castle Secret Stars in the game. I will list how
to get each one of them here.


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Middle Floor Secrets
=====================

There are a lot Castle Secret Stars on the middle floor. I will list them
here.


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The Princess's Secret Slide
============================

To get this one, go to the northeastern door on the main floor. Once in here,
turn to the right. You'll see a painting of Princess Toadstool. Jump in it,
and you'll enter the stage. All you do is slide down to the bottom, then break
the box and grab the star.


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The Princess's Secret Slide - Revisited
========================================

After (or before) you get the first star in this place, return here. This time,
you must get down the slide within, or exactly at 20 Seconds. The star will
appear if you do so.


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The Secret Aquarium
====================

To get this CSS, go to the main hallway. Now, enter the Jolly Roger Bay room.
In here, turn right and jump into the hole in the wall there. You will enter
a secret stage in which you must swim to collect the 8 Red Coins. They are
very easy to get, but I'll list them anyway.


1) To get this red coin, swim around the area, but not at the bottom. It's
floating in the middle of a ring of coins.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) Swim to the bottom of the floor, and there is a red coin there.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


After you collect all the 8 Red Coins, the star will appear in the middle at
the bottom of the aquarium. Grab it and it is yours.


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Sunshine Isles
===============

For this star, go to the room where the Princess's Secret Slide is. Then, go
north and proceed through the double doors. In the Rec Room, go to the left,
and you'll see a painting. Jump in it to enter this secret stage. This is a
beach, and it plays the Isle Delfino music from Super Mario Sunshine. You must
collect 5 Silver Stars. You could just look on the Touch Screen for their
locations, but I will list how to get each one of them.


1) From the start, proceed north and you'll see Klepto with a Silver Star.
Hit him to make him drop it, so grab it.


2) For this one, go west of #1, and it is sitting on a platform thing.


3) To get this one, go north and you should see a platform with a tree. Above
that tree is a silver star. Grab it.


4) To get this silver star, go to the middle of the area (where Klepto is),
and jump on the high ledge there. On the top there is a silver star.


5) For the last one, go behind the huge platform. The silver star is there.


After you get all of them, a star will appear in the sphere. So get to the
sphere, and jump to achieve this star.


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The Secret of Battle Fort
==========================

You must have Mario before you can get this one.

To get this one, go to the main castle hall. Now, enter one of the brown doors.
In here, go through the hallway (NOT down towards the basement), and enter the
door. Outside in the courtyard, go towards the northeast, and you'll see three
red blocks. Punch them to reveal a hole. Jump into the hole to enter the
secret stage. There are 5 Silver Stars in here. I will list how to get each
one of them below.


1) From the start, go north and hold onto the cage. Climb to the pole, then
climb it up to get this one.


2) After #1, drop directly down into the main area. Kill the Goomba nearest
to the pole and the silver star will pop out.


3) After #2, go around the corners of the stage. One of the boxes in those
corners contains the silver star.


4) For this one, go to the main area and go directly south. Look on the Touch
Screen for help. The silver star is in one of the boxes.


5) Around the area where all the Goomba's are and everything else (where you
found #3), one of the Goomba's have it.


Once you've gotten all five Silver Stars, a star will appear. Go grab it.


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Castle Courtyard 8 Red Coins
=============================

To get this one, get 15 Stars. Then, go to the main castle hallway. Now, go
into one of the two brown doors. Here, go north and you'll see a Boo. Follow
the Boo outside into the courtyard. Out here, you'll see a bunch of Boos.
Eight of them contain red coins. Punch the ones that have them, and then a
star will appear. Grab it.


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Goomboss Battle - 8 Red Coins
==============================

Incase you are confused, this is Goomboss Battle, execpt I labled it with
"8 Red Coins" to indicate I'm going to tell you how to get each red coin.
To get to the Goomboss Battle stage, go to the room where you can switch
characters. Then, go north into the door there. In the Rec Room, go to the
northeast corner and open the door there. In here, jump into the Mario
Painting to enter the course. Here is the location of each red coin, and
how to get them.


1) From the start of the level, make sure you enter as Yoshi. In the center
of the level is a yellow block. Nearby is a tilting platform, where the red
coin is.


2) On the tree stump-like platforms, there is a Piranha Plant just north of
those. Jump across each one, and kill the plant, and get the red coin.


3) This red coin is located under a grating. Climb the grating to collect this
red coin as yours.


4) For this one, look around the area. You should see two moving square
platforms. Let them carry you over to a lone platform with a black block, and
a Goomba. Kill the Goomba and get the Wario Cap from it. Now, break the black
block containing this red coin.


5) Go to the area where you find the pole. Climb it to the top, then jump. Turn
around, and you'll see a red coin.


6) In the very back, in the corner of the level, jump on the moving platform.
When it rises to the top, jump to get this one.


7) Become Mario. Now, go to the area with the Red "?" Block. Use it to become a
Balloon. Float to the top of that stump, where this red coin lurks.


8) From #7, become Luigi and hit the Red "?" Block to become invisible. Now, on
the tree stump you should see a cage. Perform a backflip, and walk into the
cage with this red coin.


After you've collected all 8 Red Coins, the star will appear on a stump. So,
run over there and grab it!


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Goomboss Battle - Switch Star
==============================

You MUST have Mario unlocked to complete this star. It is impossible to get
otherwise.

As Mario, head down the slide at the start. Here, take a right, and jump onto
the platform there, then onto the zigzag type platform. Turn around, and then
go up the nearby small ramp. Walk slowly, and punch the Piranha to death.
Now, jump from the four platforms onto the next platform. Go left, and you'll
see a switch. Press it to make a star appear in the glass bubble. Quickly go
left into the red cage, then perform a series of wallkicks to the top. Then,
grab the star as your own.


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Big Boo Battle - 8 Red Coins
=============================

As always, I will tell you where every red coin is in this stage. Make sure you
are Mario when you enter this stage.


1) From the start of the stage, this one is to the north, by a door.


2) After #1, take the east path and proceed into the next room. Run across
the breakable walkway, and a red coin is sitting in the corner.


3) After #2, run through the breakable walkway to the east, collecting the
red coin along the way.


4) After #3, take the left path into the next room. In here, jump on the
platform in the middle. Use the Red "?" Block as Mario to become a Balloon.
Float to the topright corner of the room, where this red coin is.


5) After #4, take the east path, where this red coin is sitting.


6) From #5, take the east door. In this room, use the elevator platforms to
ride to the eastern side of the room, where the red coin is.


7) Same as #6, execpt this one is on the left side.


8) Get the Wario Cap, then take the left path. In this room, break the black
block containing this red coin.


After you've obtained all 8 Red Coins, the star will appear just left of the
last one I mentioned, in the last room.


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Big Boo Battle - Secret Star
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For this star, make your way to the room with the Red "?" Block. Make sure you
are Luigi for this. Use the block to become invisible. Now, quickly make your
way to the last room, then run across the long walkway. Now, jump into the Boo
painting, where you will find a star.


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Bowser in the Dark World - 8 Red Coins
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This red coin star can be done with any character, but I recommend not using
Wario for this star. Here is the location of all the coins, and how to obtain
them.


1) From the start, head east. You should come across a flamethrower, with a
purple switch right next to it. When it stops the flames, press the switch,
and run to the left. When the flamethrower stops again, head directly south
of it, and take the red coin off of the block.


2) With the purple switch still activated, head back to the start, and go
south. The red coin is on a set of blocks there.


3) For this one, continue through the level like normal, until you come across
a crystal maze full of buzzers. Grab the red coin by one of the crystals.


4) From #3, proceed through the level even more. This red coin is on the moving
yellow bridge, facing the right side of the platform.


5) After #4, use the two nearby elevator platforms. They will carry you to a
red coin in the corner.


6) From #5, proceed through the level, until you come across the tilting
platforms. Don't jump on them, though. Instead, turn around and walk across
the small bridge-like thing. On this platform, there is a red coin in the
center of the platform.


7) After #6, proceed to the tilting platforms. Go up to the high platform that
the bridge takes you to. Then, perform a series of long jumps across the
platforms. On the third one is the red coin.


8) From #7, proceed back to the last ledge. Then, go to the left corner of it,
and drop down. You will be on a very small edge, with a red coin.


After you've collected them all, the star will appear next to the pipe leading
to Bowser, so grab it.


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Bowser in the Dark World - Switch Star
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Enter the stage, and make it all the way to the end. Don't jump in the pipe.
Look behind the pipe to find a switch. Press it, and a star will appear in
the glass bubble over a series of platforms. Long jump across those platforms,
then break the glass to get this star.


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"?" Switch Palace - 8 Red Coins
================================

This is actually a very easy star to obtain. You must be Mario to obtain this.
As Mario, enter the palace. See the Walkthrough section if you don't know how
to get in there. You will start with wings on. Fly to the left, collecting two
red coins along the way. Begin flying around the structure in the middle,
collecting the rest of the coins. The star will appear in the middle of the
stage, on top of the tower. Grab it.


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The White Door
===============

For this star, get Yoshi, and head outside the castle. Once outside, examine
all of the rabbits outside the castle. If one is glowing, eat it. There are
8 Glowing Rabbits in all. Rinse and repeat the same process until you catch
all the Glowing Rabbits, then head to the character changing room. In here,
open the door without any letter over it. You will come out with a star.


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Basement Floor Secrets
=======================

There are a little secret stars here, but not many. I'll list how to get them,
and their percise location here.


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Hazy Maze Cave - Behind the Waterfall 8 Red Coins
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Enter this course as anyone but Wario. Get to the room with Unagi (the seel).
In here, get on Unagi's head. You can control the direction he moves in by
facing a certain direction. So, if you're facing north, he'll go north. Look
around for a platform with a red grating beside it. Make Unagi swim to that
grating, then jump to it and enter the door. In here, you will find a metallic
liquid pool, just like the one that enters you into this level. Jump in it to
enter a secret stage. In here, grab the Wario Cap from one of the platforms.
Here is the location of each red coin, and how to get them.


1) With the Wario Cap on, proceed north. You should see a small cave, which
holds two red coins.


2) Same as #1.


3) For this one, proceed to the north, to the last platform. Two red coins
await you here, too.


4) Same as #3.


5) From the last two, use the Red "?" Block to become metal. Sink to the
bottom of the water, where you'll find four red coins around the platform
you were just on.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


Once you collect all the red coins, the star will appear in the water. Become
metal (if you aren't already), and grab the star.


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Hazy Maze Cave - Behind the Waterfall Secret Star
==================================================

Look at the above directions to see how to get in this secret stage. Make sure
you enter as Mario. In there, get to the last platform where you'll find a Red
"?" Block. Use it, then float directly up to the star, floating in mid-air.


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Under the Moat - 8 Red Coins
=============================

The moat must be drained, and you must have Wario first. As Wario, head outside
the castle. On the drained moat, head to the east, where you'll see a black
block. Break it to reveal a hole. Jump in to enter a secret stage. In here, you
will start out on a platform. Below you is a ramp, along with many platforms.
There are some red coins in this stage, so here they are. When you slide all
the way down the slide, crawl to get back up.


1) This one is at the start. Use the slide to get onto a green platform, where
one of them has a red coin.


2) Same as #1.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) After the first four, proceed through the rest of the level. The next two
are on the second tilting bridge you come across.


6) Same as #5.


7) After the last two, you'll find this one in the air, on the platforms that
move in the air.


8) This one is at the end of the level, at the dead end.


After you get all the coins, the star will appear at the end in a cage. Use the
Luigi Cap, and the nearby Red "?" Block at the end to become invisible. Walk
into the cage, and grab the star.


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Under the Moat - Switch Star
=============================

Enter the secret stage again. See above for specific directions on getting
there. Grab the Mario Cap, then hit the Red "?" Block at the bottom of the
slide. As a balloon, float to the northwestern corner, to a small ledge.
Deflate, and press the nearby switch. Quickly get the nearby Red "?" Block,
then float up the series of walls, to the glass ball. Break the glass and
obtain the star.


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Toad's 1st Power Star
======================

Go to the room where Hazy Maze Cave is. In the corner of the liquid pool,
you'll see a Toad. Talk to him to get a Power Star from him.


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Bowser in the Fire Sea - 8 Red Coins
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Here are the locations of each red coin, and how to get them.


1) From the start, make it to the platform with all the Bullies. Then, run up
the grating platform, where you'll find this red coin in the air, above a hole.


2) When you reach the tilting platform, this red coin is on the right side, at
the very edge.


3) From #2, climb the pole to the next platform. You will find this red coin in
the topright corner.


4) From #3, activate the nearby elevator, but quickly hop off. Jump into the
now revealed hole, grabbing the red coin along the way.


5) From #4, make your way to the elevator again, and use it. Keep going until
you see a steep hill. Run up the hill, and take a right. On board that platform
is a red coin.


6) After #5, make your way to the moving platform (the one that goes in a zig
zag direction). You should see a shadow of a small circle. Wait until the
platform rises, then jump to get this coin.


7) Continuing from #6, this one is to the left of the flamethrower, on the
series of the sinking blue platforms.


8) At the very end, use the last pole, and climb it to the top to get this
red coin.


Once you collect them all, the star will appear on a high ledge near #8. Make
your way to that ledge, and collect the star.


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Bowser in the Fire Sea - Switch Star
=====================================

Make your way to the end of the level, and make sure you're Luigi. Backflip
across the series of platforms, where you'll find the switch. Press it and
a star will appear in the glass bubble. Make your way over there, and then
grab the star.


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Top Floor Secrets
==================

The rest half of your secret stars are here. I will list where they are, and
how to obtain them.


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The Mirror Room - Secret Star
==============================

As Luigi, head to the room on the top floor where Snowman's Land is located.
From there, grab a Power Flower off the pillar, then go through the mirror.
Instead of taking the path to the Chief Chilly Challenge stage, go north, where
you'll find a door. Open it to find a star inside.


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Chief Chilly Challenge - 8 Red Coins
=====================================

Another 8 Red Coin secret star. Here is how to get them, and their locations.


1) On the first moving platform, the red coin is there. Grab it along the way.


2) When you come across a path split, take the path to the right. The wind will
push you in the air, where this red coin is floating in the middle of many
other normal coins.


3) From #2, this one is by the icy pond.


4) From #3, jump across the fence. Avoid the Bullies, and grab the coin sitting
in mid-air.


5) In the area with many moving ice platforms, one of them has a red coin. Jump
up to get it.


6) Same as #5.


7) As Luigi, make your way to the top. Use the nearby Red "?" Block to become
invisible, then drop down. Walk through the cage, where you'll find this one.


8) With Mario, use the Red "?" Block at the end. Float all the way to the left,
where you'll find a lone platform in the air. Deflate, and grab this red coin.
Just use the nearby Red "?" Block to get back on course.


After you get all the coins, the star will appear on a ledge near the end. Run
over there and grab it.


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Chief Chilly Challenge - Secret Star
=====================================

When you come across the Wario Cap, grab it. When you come to a split path,
take the Power Flower from the nearby Red "?" Block. Then, take the left path,
running through the wind gusts. Break the black block to get this star.


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Over the Rainbow - 8 Red Coins
===============================

To enter this secret stage, enter the last room on the top floor (the room with
Tick Tock Clock and Rainbow Ride). Enter the alcove to the left; use a triple
jump to get up there. Jump into the hole to enter a secret stage. You must
enter this stage as Mario. Here is how to get all the 8 Red Coins in the level.
Make sure you open the cannon on the small pink platform.


1) From the start, grab this red coin off of the cloud.


2) Use the Wingcap from the nearby Red "?" Block to grow wings. Begin flying,
landing on several platforms holding red coins. You will also have to use the
cannon to reach certain ones, like the ones by a bunch of poles, and on top of
the platform with the poles.


3) Same as #2.


4) Same as #3.


5) Same as #4.


6) Same as #5.


7) Same as #6.


8) Same as #7.


After you collect all the coins, the star will appear on a big cloud. Fly to
that spot and collect the star.


===============================
Over the Rainbow - Secret Star
===============================

First, get Mario, and head to the room with Tick Tock Clock and Rainbow Ride,
on the top floor. Head to the left, and triple jump into the alcove in the
wall. From there, go north and jump into the hole to enter this secret stage.
Now, at the start, break the Red "?" Block and grab the Feather to grow wings.
Fly around the area (triple jump to begin your flight), and look on the Touch 
Screen for a Wario Cap. Fly to the Wario Cap on the Touch Screen, then land on
the small platform at the bottom. Grab the Wario Cap, and talk to the nearby
pink Bob-Omb you'll find. He'll open the nearby cannon for you, so hop in, and
look around for a tree. Aim at the tree, then shoot. You'll grab onto the tree,
so slide down, and punch the nearby black brick to reveal a star! Grab it, and
it's yours.


======================
Toad's 2nd Power Star
======================

For this one, go to the room where you can find Wet-Dry World and Tall, Tall
Mountain. Around the area with the stairs leading to the 50-Star-Door is a
Toad. Talk to him to recieve this star.


======================
Toad's 3rd Power Star
======================

For the last star from Toad, head to the last room on the top floor. There is
a Toad near the alcove leading to Rainbow Ride. Speak with him to get this
last star from him.


================================
Bowser in the Sky - 8 Red Coins
================================

This is yet another red coin secret star. Here is the location of each one, and
how to obtain them.


1) For this red coin, get to where the tilting platform is. Nearby is a block.
Push that block towards the left, then jump on it, and get the red coin.


2) Continue on with the level, then when you get to the spinning platform, jump
to the next ledge. This red coin is in the corner.


3) From #2, drop off from the tilting bridge nearby. Now, walk to the right,
and you should see a very small platform with a red coin on it.


4) In the area where you run up the grey platform (where all the flamethrowers
are at), the red coin is at the edge of that platform.


5) On the moving platform that takes you north, you will find this red coin on
a ledge that makes you slide, so be careful while grabbing it.


6) From #5, continue on with the moving platform. When it comes to an end, jump
onto the spinning platforms. On the first one, you will find the red coin
sitting by that thing in the middle of the platform.


7) From #6. continue on with the level until you come across a pole. Climb it
to the top, then jump. On here, go north, and jump onto the next pole. Climb
it until you handstand to collect this coin.


8) This one can be very easily missed. It is right behind the platform with the
pipe leading to the final Bowser. Collect it.


After you get all the coins, the star will appear behind the pipe. Grab it as
yours to keep!


================================
Bowser in the Sky - Switch Star
================================

For this star, make your way to the first tilting bridge. From there, drop down
and look nearby for a switch. Press it, and quickly make your way back up, then
backtrack to the north, and onto the spinning platform, where the glass ball
is. Break it to get the star.


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================
IX. Versus Mode
================

NOTE: You and your partner(s) must be within 100 feet of each other in order
to obtain a secure and good connection.

You must have two or more DSes to play Versus Mode, and at least one Super
Mario 64 DS cartridge. The one with the Super Mario 64 DS Cartridge inside his
or her DS must turn the power on. Load up the game, and select "VS". Now, the
other players must turn their DS on, and go to "Download Play" at the startup
screen. When the DS finishes downloading nearby data, select the "Super Mario
64 DS" icon that appears onscreen. The game will load (even if you have nothing
inside your DS), and you will have a certain color Yoshi, depending on what
number player you are. First player is a green Yoshi, second player is a red
Yoshi, third player...I'm not sure about, but I'm pretty sure fourth is blue.
If you know the color of the third player Yoshi, then please email me and I
will list it here as soon as I have the time. When you are ready, press the
icon on the Touch Screen to start the match. There are four levels. They are,
in this order:


Castle Grounds
Princess' Secret Slide
Sunshine Isle
The Secret of Battle Fort


The object of Versus Mode is to obtain as many stars as possible before the
timer runs out. The stars are spreaded throughout the level, as are character
caps that lets you transform into a specific character. You can knock a star
or a hat off of a player, and collect them for yourself. You can also play
by yourself, but it's no fun unless you want to get on the castle using a
certain trick with a certain character. On the castle of Castle Grounds, there
is nothing there. The fence is gone, and you can walk through most of it. And,
it is as slippery as ever there. Whether it be with two, three or four players,
enjoy Versus Mode!


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================================
X. Secrets, Tricks and Glitches
================================

I will give the secrets, tricks and glitches a seperate section. There are tons
of cool stuff to do in this game, so read away!


========
Secrets
========


Secret #1 - The Three 1-Up Mushrooms Outside of the Castle
----------------------------------------------------------

For this, head outside the castle. Now, you must get on top of the castle. You
must have either all 150 Stars, or use a trick to get up there. Scroll down to
the Tricks section if you want to use a trick. Either way, once you get on top
of the castle, you will find three 1-Ups that a fence is surrounding, and you
will also find a Red "?" Block for you to play around with.


Secret #2 - Easy Five Coins
---------------------------

This only works in the 15 Courses that have stakes in them (those brown logs
sticking up from the ground). Run around those five times, and five coins will
sputter out from the stake. This is especially useful for 100 Coin Stars.


Secret #3 - Fat Penguin in Cool, Cool Mountain
----------------------------------------------

After collecting all 150 Stars, head back to Cool, Cool Mountain. Enter the
chimney, and you'll find out that the penguin is now huge. She is also faster
this time, too, so beware! However, she will not give you anything even if you
beat her at the race.


Secret #4 - Missing Characters in the Ending Sequence
-----------------------------------------------------

If you defeat the final Bowser at Bowser in the Sky with Mario as the only
character unlocked, you will notice during the ending that only Yoshi and Mario
will be placed on the cake. The other heroes are captured, so they can't be put
on the cake.


Secret #5 - Make Square Eggs as Yoshi
-------------------------------------

Enter any course that has a square box in it (such as Hazy Maze Cave). Now,
get to where the square box is, and eat it. Press R, and Yoshi will now hatch
a square egg instead of the normal circle ones! However, this egg does nothing
different than that of the normal egg.


Secret #6 - Bob-Omb Battlefield Warp #1
---------------------------------------

In the area after the first tilted bridge (when you pass the Chain Chomp), head
to the topleft corner. Stand in the middle of that flower bed, and you'll be
warped near the mountain.


Secret #7 - Bob-Omb Battlefield Warp #2
---------------------------------------

Half way up the summit, you will notice an alcove that all the boulders are
falling from. Stand in that alcove, and you'll be warped to the top of the
mountain. This is a good shortcut, but you cannot use it for the second star
of the level, as it is considered cheating.


Secret #8 - Shortcut in the slide at Cool, Cool Mountain
--------------------------------------------------------

Once you are half way down the slide, you will notice a line of coins pointing
at the wall. Follow the path of coins, and you'll enter through a fake wall,
into a tunnel area. You will be spit out at the end of the slide. If you use
this to beat the big penguin, you will not obtain the star from her.


Secret #9 - Cool, Cool Mountain Warp
------------------------------------

At the start of the level, turn around. You will notice a broken bridge. Stand
on the edge of that bridge to be warped inside a cave-like thing at the bottom.
This is a shortcut to the mother penguin. However, the baby penguin does not
warp with you, so you still have to get the star the normal way.


Secret #10 - Destroying the Tox Boxes in Shifting Sand Land
-----------------------------------------------------------

Yes, you CAN destroy those annoying little stomping boxes in the maze! To do
so, however, you must be Wario. With Wario, wait until the Tox Box is about
to stomp with the hole in it. Once you are inside the Tox Box, punch. You
will send it flying, and it will break. Neat little trick!


Secret #11 - Control the speed in Tick Tock Clock
-------------------------------------------------

If you enter the level when the clock is at three o' clock, the objects in the
level will be at a slow speed. If you enter at six o' clock, the objects will
be at medium speed. If you enter it at nine o' clock, the objects will be at a
fast speed. Lastly, if you enter at twelve o' clock, the objects in the level
will be completely stopped.


Secret #12 - Refilling your Health Meter
----------------------------------------

When you are damaged, simply dive in some water, and rise to the surface. Your
health meter will slowly regain itself. Alternately, you can collect coins
spreaded throughout the castle and the levels. They also refill your health.


Secret #13 - Easy Extra Lives
-----------------------------

For this, enter Hazy Maze Cave. Go into the toxic maze, and as any character,
look around for a red block (not the "?" Block). Punch it for a Mushroom to
appear. Grab the mushroom, and head to the Monty Moles. Run over ten of them,
and an extra live will appear. Repeat the same process. This also works as a
normal character, but it is harder to do, as they will hit you.


Secret #14 - Getting all Glowing Rabbits using the Easy Method
--------------------------------------------------------------

To do this, get Yoshi out as your character. Then, head outside the castle.
There will be three rabbits by the bridge, along with several other ones
speaded around the area. Examine all the rabbits, and see if they are glowing.
Whether they are or not, repeat the same process until you have all the rabbits
that you needed to catch.


Secret #15 - Lethal Lava Land Warp
----------------------------------

For this, cross the first bridge in the level. Then, take a turn to the left.
You will notice an eye enemy. Make his eye notice you, then begin running
around until it explodes. Fall into the hole it was guarding, and stand there.
You will be warped to a Red "?" Block on a lone platform.


Secret #16 - Different Text after defeating the Final Bowser
------------------------------------------------------------

If you defeat Bowser with 150 Stars, Bowser will say something different when
you defeat him before he drops his star. Nothing special, but just a little
easter egg that Nintendo threw in SM64 and this game.


Secret #17 - Shifting Sand Land Warp
------------------------------------

Near the oasis, you will see a tree. Stand under that tree, and you'll be
warped to the cannon in the Tox Box Maze. You can also warp back to the oasis
using this trick.


Secret #18 - Snowman's Land Warp
--------------------------------

In the area with a small fence with a fireplace and some Goombas inside, stand
under the tree closest to that fence. You will be warped to the freezing pond.


Secret #19 - Tall, Tall Mountain Warp
-------------------------------------

In the area with the mushrooms and red coins, you will see two small mushrooms.
Stand on the second one, and you will be warped to the cannon. This is the only
way to reach the cannon in this level.


Secret #20 - Rainbow Ride Warp
------------------------------

At the entrance of the mansion, jump onto the brown bridge. In between the
bridge and the house, you will be warped on top of the Red Coin Maze. However,
be careful, for there are gusty winds that will blow you off the top. At the
end is a yellow block containing a 1-Up Mushroom.


Secret #21 - Walk on Lava in Lethal Lava Land
---------------------------------------------

You must be Wario for this. Use the warp to be warped to an island with a Red
"?" Block. Use it to become metal. While metal, you can run around on the fire
without getting hurt (funny; I've always heard fire melts metal). If you stand,
the fire will act as quicksand, sinking you into the lava.


Secret #22 - Wet-Dry World Warp
-------------------------------

With the water level as low as it can be, get into the topright corner of the
brown structure (the one you climb up to the top). You will be warped to a
ledge with the cannon.


Secret #23 - Whomp's Fortress Warp
----------------------------------

In the area where you find all the blue Thwomps, stand in the corner near the
Red "?" Block. You will be warped near the top of the fortress, by a fence.


=======
Tricks
=======


Trick #1 - Getting on the Castle Top Without 150 Stars - Yoshi Method
---------------------------------------------------------------------

To do this, first get out Yoshi (duh). Now, head outside the castle, and go to
the waterfall to the left of the entrance. Next to the waterfall and the green
hill is a tree. Jump on the tree, and have Yoshi's back facing the green hill.
Jump, then do a flutter kick, and make sure Yoshi does not slide on his belly.
Then, jump, and flutter kick onto the waterfall, and repeat until you get over
to the next green hill. Slide down onto a small green ledge. Now, have your
back facing the green hill, then do the flutter kick process. Keep flutter
kicking until you reach the top of the hill, where you can stand. From there,
jump onto the roof of the castle. Congratulations!


Trick #2 - Getting on the Castle Top Without 150 Stars - Mario Method
---------------------------------------------------------------------

As Mario, head to the right side of the entrance, across the bridge. There,
take a left to the hill leading down to the moat. Next to it are two walls
that are next to each other. The one on the right is the one you'll want to
begin wall jumping from. The one that is just north of the hill, in other
words. Begin wall jumping from that wall, then to the one on the left, then to
the one on the right. Repeat until you make it to the top!


Trick #3 - Getting on the Castle Top Without 150 Stars - Luigi Method
---------------------------------------------------------------------

With Luigi, head to the same area as you did with Yoshi. Instead of jumping on
the tree, overlook to the north of the fence. You'll see a green platform. We
are going to have to get on that platform. Have your back facing the fence, and
the green platform, and perform a backflip. Copter spin over to the ledge, then
have your back facing the green hill. Jump, and perform a scuttle. Right when
you land, scuttle again and hold up, then scuttle again right when you land.
Repeat until you make it to the top where you can stand. From there, jump onto
the top of the castle!



Trick #4 - Getting on the Castle Top Without 150 Stars - Wario Method
---------------------------------------------------------------------

As Wario, head east across the brown bridge outside the castle. Continue to the
north until you come to a green hill. Find the tree closest to the hill, but do
not jump on it. Instead, start doing a double jump onto the hill, then begin
doing a slidekick. Continue the endless cycle of slidekicks, and do it very
fast. Eventually, you should make it to the top of the castle!


Trick #5 - Getting on the Castle Top Without 150 Stars - All Characters Method
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Do the same trick as the Wario Method, only do it with a different character.
This method works with every character, though I recommend doing their seperate
methods, as it is easier.


=========
Glitches
=========

NOTE: These glitches that are listed below DO NOT work with Version Two of
Super Mario 64 DS. Nearly all of them ONLY WORK WITH Version One, while only
a couple of others work with PAL (also known as Version 1.5). To test what
version of the game you have, perform the "Freeze the game with Klepto" glitch.
To find it, scroll down below. With that said, here is a list of the glitches.


Glitch #1 - Messed Up Movement Outside of the Castle
----------------------------------------------------

To start this glitch off, get Yoshi. Then, head outside the castle. This is the
tricky part. You must lure the rabbit near a cliff that leads into water. Then,
you have to jump, and eat the rabbit, landing in the water at the same time.
You will now be swimming with a rabbit in your mouth! Now, swim to the beach
area, and swim to the yellow steep hill. You will begin spitting the rabbit
out, but you will touch the water, as well. From then on, you cannot move or
jump, and you will just be stuck. After awhile, you should be able to jump
a little bit more.


Glitch #2 - Freeze the game with Klepto
---------------------------------------

NOTE: Do this glitch if you wish to find out what version of this game you
have. Although, as far as I know, this dosen't tell if you have PAL or not.

For this glitch, get Yoshi. As Yoshi, head into the Shifting Sand Land course.
Now, grab the Mario Cap, and head to the area with two pillars. Pick up the
box you see, then let Klepto steal your cap. You will drop the box. If the game
freezes, you have Version One. If it dosen't, you have Version Two.


Glitch #3 - Walk Underwater in Dire, Dire Docks
-----------------------------------------------

You MUST have Version One to do this glitch, and you must have NOT completed
the first star "Board Bowser's Sub". Head to the level as any character. Now,
head to the main area where the sub is located. There, swim under the two
things sticking out towards the end of the sub. They look like rectangles. Now,
swim under one of them, and then try surfacing and jumping. You will notice
that you will be able to jump, but immediately land in the water. Right when
you jump, press R in the air. You will do a ground pound. Repeat this process,
and eventually you'll fall underwater!


Swordless Link says: It's harder to do on V2. It is possible, though. I've done
it many times. In V1, all you have to do is swim under it, jump, and pound. In
V2, you have to angle yourself at the side, and jump so that you'll end up
under it, then pound. It is much harder in V2, though.


Glitch #4 - Heaven's Portal in Bob-Omb Battlefield #1
-----------------------------------------------------

The cannon must be opened before attempting this glitch. If the cannon is
opened, then head to the left part of the level, where the falling bubbles are.
Now, head left in that area, and hop into the cannon. Aim so that the top of
the cursor on the cannon is touching the sun, but make sure the bottom one is
touching the cloud (I THINK this is correct). Now, shoot, and hold up. Your
character should hit the fence, then be sent flying 1,000 feet in the air! Now
you can move around, and even go OUT OF THE LEVEL BOUNDARIES! There are two
more that I will list below. If you go out of boundaries, however, you will
eventually fall and die.


Glitch #5 - Heaven's Portal in Bob-Omb Battlefield #2
-----------------------------------------------------

To do this one, head north from the start, and cross the first bridge. In that
area, you'll see a Koopa Troopa (depending on what star you're on). Run up the
grey-like hill, and enter the cannon. Aim the crosshair on the fence below the
island, and make sure one is on the bottom. Aim to the right a bit, and shoot.
If done correctly, you will vanish into the sky for a short time, but appear
back really soon.


Glitch #7 - Heaven's Portal in Bob-Omb Battlefield #3
-----------------------------------------------------

For this one, begin climbing up the summit. About half way up, you will see a
tree, a Goomba, a box and a cannon. Jump into the cannon. Aim all the way down,
and a little over to the right. Shoot. It's hard to explain, but if you did it
right, you will be out of the level boundaries, and never land. Press A, R or
B to exit it.


Glitch #8 - Flood Tall Tall Mountain
------------------------------------

For this glitch, you must select a star that has the owl when you climb up the
tree in the beggining of the level. While on the owl, fly to the top of the
mountain. Begin climbing down the mountain, and collect the five coins off of
the grey bridge. From there, drop off the mountain back to the start of the
level. Now, get to the area where the mushrooms are. Hop onto the second
smallest mushroom to teleport to a secret area. If you did it right, you should
now be swimming! You can swim almost up the entire mountain. If you jump,
however, Tall Tall Mountain will be back to normal.


Glitch #9 - Walk On Water in Jolly Roger Bay
--------------------------------------------

Head into Jolly Roger Bay as Yoshi. Now, grab a Luigi Cap, and go to where you
start. Lure one of the Goombas to the water, and then get hit by it. Now, you
must immediately run onto the water, but stop. You will be standing. If you do
not stop, you must press A constantly while on the water.


Glitch #10 - Walk Underwater in Jolly Roger Bay
-----------------------------------------------

Select Star #1 for this. You must also be Wario to perform this glitch. As
Wario, head into the cave area and get the Power Flower. While Metal, quickly
long jump out of the cave, and onto the sunken ship. Walk to the tip of the
ship, and when your Power Flower runs out, you will be able to walk underwater.


Glitch #11 - Through the Fence in Whomp's Fortress
--------------------------------------------------

Go into the area with the Bullet Bill Shooting Machine. In the corner, have
your back facing the wall, and backflip. You should go through the fence.
Pointless, but still a glitch.


Glitch #12 - Freeze Mario in Tall Tall Mountain
-----------------------------------------------

This will ONLY work in Version One. Now, as Mario, use the owl to get to the
top of the mountain. Get the wings from the Red "?" Block, and drop down to
where Ukiki is located. Grab him, then head across the brown log. When you are
by the brown stake, drop Ukiki and pound it to the ground. A mushroom will come
out. Pick Ukiki up, then get the mushroom. Your character will be completely
frozen, and you cannot move at all. You can't even move the camera!


Glitch #13 - Capless Power Flowers
----------------------------------

As Yoshi, enter the level and grab any character cap. Head to the top of the
mountain, and grab the Power Flower. Drop down to Ukiki, and pick him up. If
you are Wario, stand under the water until his Power Flower runs out. If you
are any other character, wait until the power is about to diminish. Then, jump
into the water. You will lose your cap, Ukiki, and the power. Now, go back down
and grab the owl, and head to the summit. Grab a Power Flower again. If you are
Mario, you will have wings growing from your head. If you are Luigi, you'll be
half-invisible. If you are Wario, the game will immediately freeze when you
touch the Power Flower.


Glitch #14 - Out of Boundaries Outside the Castle
-------------------------------------------------

Using this glitch, you can reach the very top of the castle tower, and go out
of the boundaries of the castle. To do it, head outside as Mario. Get on top of
the castle roof. Grab the Power Flower, and fly towards the lake. Fly down, and
move up a bit to gain speed. The wall will force you up. After you practice for
awhile, you should eventually bypass the invisible wall, and go out of the
boundaries! From here, you can fly around, or to the top of the castle tower.


Glitch #15 - Infinite Coins in Cool, Cool Mountain
--------------------------------------------------

Simply enter the chimney, and go down the slide. Collect the coins on the way.
When you exit, kill the three Goombas to the left, then use the warp to reach
the top. Rinse and repeat. You can only hold up to a maximum of 255 coins.


Glitch #16 - Infinite Stars in Multiplayer Mode
-----------------------------------------------

For this, you must be Wario in Multiplayer Mode. This glitch will work in any
level. If your opponent has a star, then try and pick him up by running up to
him, and pressing A. Throw him, and grab the star s/he drops. Pick him/her up
again, and ground pound with the opponent in your hands. S/he will drop another
star. Rinse and repeat as many times as wanted.


Glitch #17 - Walk Underwater in Wet-Dry World
---------------------------------------------

You must first set the water level so that the grey ramps edge at the start of
the level is covered by water, but only by a LITTLE bit. Now, as any character,
swim under the ramp, and jump. Continue jumping until you get bumped under the
water. You can now freely walk!

An alternate strategy by Swordless Link: Read Glitch #2, and read the alternate
strategy for V2. It works the same way for this glitch with V2, as well, only
you do not ground pound.


Glitch #18 - Walk Underwater Outside of the Castle
--------------------------------------------------

This glitch is required to do a certain (homemade) quest. As any character, the
moat must NOT yet be drained. Now, do a trick to get on top of the castle, then
get onto that green platform thing. Now, look down from the hill. Perform a
slidekick down the hill, and hold up. Make sure you fall down to the wall of
the castle. If done correctly, you will be bumped into the wall, and fall under
the water. Now you can walk freely underwater! You can also open the basement
door with zero stars, and skip opening the front door!


Glitch #19 - Ghost Rabbit
-------------------------

Go to the castle courtyard as Wario. Outside, you will find a rabbit. Lure a
Boo so that it is behind you, and the rabbit is in front of you. Catch the
rabbit, and the Boo will hit you as you catch the rabbit. The rabbit will now
be stuck, and you can walk through it.


Glitch #20 - Freeze Yoshi in Tall Tall Mountain
-----------------------------------------------

You must be quick towards the end of this glitch for this to work. Grab a Wario
cap, and go to the top of the summit. Get the Power Flower and then go to
Ukiki. Pick him up, and walk under the water. Make sure you are next to the
waterfall. Now, when the Power Flower runs out, quickly drop down the ledge,
and climb up the tree at the start. When the owl comes out, get on him and fly
to Ukiki, then fly to the stake across the wooden log. Quickly ground pound it,
and get the Super Mushroom that comes out. You will be completely frozen, and
can't even move the camera.


Glitch #21 - Hat on Feet in Wet-Dry World
-----------------------------------------

This is a V1 exclusive glitch. Look on the Touch Screen, and get up to the area
where the Wario Cap is. Lure the Goomba to the edge of the platform, and stomp
on it. When it explodes, it will drop the cap. However, don't grab it. Instead,
drop onto the ledge, and hang on. Make your way over to the Wario Cap while you
are hanging on the ledge, and then the Wario Cap will appear on your feet!


Glitch #22 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Cool, Cool Mountain
-----------------------------------------------------------

From the start of the level, lure the baby penguin over to the fireplace. When
you do, backwards flutter kick into the flame, but before you hit the flame,
press A to eat the penguin. You'll hit the fire, and your tounge will be stuck
out. Press A to fix it back to normal.


Glitch #23 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Tall Tall Mountain #1
-------------------------------------------------------------

Get Ukiki onto the square bit of land across from where you find him. Get it so
that he's on the sloped part, just before it touches the water. Jump across,
then face him, and jump at him, and lick him. (just like you do in the
courtyard with the Boos). Your tongue will be stuck out until you press A.


Glitch #24 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Tall Tall Mountain #2
-------------------------------------------------------------

Get to Ukiki, and let the Shyguy shoot a flame at you. Before it hits you, lick
Ukiki. Your tongue will be stuck out, until you press A. Note that this is
probably the most difficult of the three methods, but can still be done.


Glitch #25 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Jolly Roger Bay
-------------------------------------------------------

As Yoshi, swim through the underwater tunnel behind the ship. There should be a
Goomba wearing a Wario cap, and walking under a pillar. Walk up to him, and the
pillar should fall. Lick him but time it so that the hat is reaching your mouth
as the pillar hits you. This can be very hard to time correctly. If you do it
right, your tongue should be stuck out, until you press A. Note that it will
only be out a little bit. Also note that I heard this glitch was only done in
the PAL Version, but should be possible in every other version.


Glitch #26 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Bob-Omb Battlefield
-----------------------------------------------------------

Go to BOB as Yoshi, and choose a star where the Koopa will be there. Lick him
and carry him to the other side of the cannon. If you keep him in your mouth
too long, he'll turn into an egg, so keep spitting him out then licking him up
again. When he's at the other side of the cannon, spit him out and chase him.
He'll run into the cannon, but won't move up it. Jump on him, move back, and
lick him. Yoshi will be riding the shell with his tongue stuck out and crashing
the shell will cause the game to freeze, or cause him to put his tongue back in
his mouth, and turn the koopa into an egg.


Glitch #27 - Run around with Yoshi's tounge out in Bob-Omb Battlefield and THI
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOTE: THI is Tiny Huge Island.

Normally when you do the tongue glitches in those two levels and crash, the
game will feeze, or Yoshi will produce an egg. But there is a way to run around
with your tounge out. All you have to do is crash into the large black balls
that roll down the mountain. This works in both of the levels, and pressing A
will cause him to put his tongue back in his mouth.


Extra Note: You can do the tounge glitch in THI just like you did in BOB, only
            this time you must lead the Koopa up the hill.


Glitch #28 - Wear a hat on your feet in Shifting Sand Land
----------------------------------------------------------

As Yoshi, go to the ? Block near the Wario Goomba. Kill it and quickly break
the ? Block from below. Eat the cap as the Power Flower touches you. You will
be fire-breathing Yoshi with a Wario cap on your feet. Getting any other cap
will remove it, so unfortunately, the Klepto Freeze glitch can't work with it.


Glitch #29 - Keep the penguin in your mouth at Cool, Cool Mountain
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This has the same effects as the glitch which allows you to keep Ukiki in your
mouth in TTM, but this glitch works in every version, not just version 1. Chase
the penguin from the start of the level over to the edge of the cliff, run up
to him from behind and lick him. You should fall off the edge with your mouth
full, and can explore the whole level with the penguin in your mouth. Pressing
A will cause him to do the spitting animation, yet he'll spit nothing out. And
going into the area you found him in causes him to appear out of nowhere and
give his speech. This can also be done with the penguin at the bottom of the
level. Chase him over to the cannon, run and lick him up, and land in the
cannon with your mouth full. Shoot up to the higher land, and now you can
explore the level with that penguin in your mouth.


Glitch #30 - Easy Extra Lives in Whomp's Fortress
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NOTE: This is a V1 Exclusive glitch.

Select any star after Star #1, so that the fortress will be there. Now, head to
the area with the Whomp's. Nearby is a Red "?" Block, along with two red boxes.
Break the two red boxes to find a Super Mushroom. Get the mushroom, and go into
the corner. You will warp to the fortress. Jump over the fence, then try and
jump on the ledge with the fortress. Keep trying until you get up there, then
go to the left side of the platform. Knock over the plank by running into it,
and your extra lives will dramatically increase until the mushroom's power runs
out. Neat glitch, I say.


Glitch #31 - Stop Whomp's Fortress Music
----------------------------------------

I never really tried this myself, but someone wrote how he did it.

Swordless Link says:  I was in WF, and I had done the 100 lives glitch. I was
at the right side of the plank, and was walking on top of it. I very slowly
walked to the left, and when I shrunk, there was no music! Every other sound
was working, but there was no music. I also done this in BOB, and when I done
it in TTM, the music didn't turn off, but changed to that of RR! I have never
been ale to do any of the music glitches again, so they may be random.


Glitch #32 - Cap on your feet in Hazy Maze Cave
-----------------------------------------------

Choose Star #1, and go down to the big swimming seel with the Wario hat on.
Jump up so you hit the hat, but don't land on his head. You'll fall into the
water with the hat on your feet.


Glitch #33 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out on the Basement Floor
----------------------------------------------------------

Go to the basement, through entering the door with the keyhole (not through the
drained moat) as Yoshi. Pass through the tunnel, and as soon as you come out of
the door, you will see two blue flames above your head. Position yourself so
that you're facing the right flame with your back to the left one. Jump, and
flutter backwards into the left flame, but before touching it, try to lick the
right one. Your tongue will be stuck out until you press A, which will cause
him to breathe fire once, and put it back in his mouth.


Glitch #34 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Lethal Lava Land
--------------------------------------------------------

Near the 8 Red Coin Puzzle, there is a Power Flower box. Open it, and backwards
flutter jump into the lava, but stick your tongue out on the way down. If you
timed it right, you should hit the lava with your tongue out. Now when you
bounce from the lava, don't touch the power flower, but land past it. The Power
Flower music will start, but you'll have your tongue out, so your mouth won't
be full. If at any time after getting his tongue to stick out, pressing A will
result in him putting it back in his mouth.


Glitch #35 - Freeze the game in Lethal Lava Land
------------------------------------------------

Do the "Keep your tongue out in LLL" glitch, but when you bounce up from the
lava, land straight in the Power Flower. The game will freeze. I think it
freezes because normally, when you land after doing the glitch, the Power
Flower music starts, so the game thinks you have a Power Flower in your mouth,
even though you can see the one the game thinks you already have. Because you
land in it, I think you're actually getting two Power Flowers at the same time,
and game doesn't know what to do, so it freezes.


Glitch #36 - Send an egg flying in Tall Tall Mountain
-----------------------------------------------------

Go to the grassy area where you can't jump high and the Goombas are. Kill all
of them except for one and turn the last one into an egg. Jump onto the ledge
to the left of the grassy area with the fence and face towards the grassy area.
Jump and shoot an egg and Yoshi will turn towards the fence and shoot an egg
far into the distance.


Glitch #37 - Make Silver Stars disappear from Snowman's Land
------------------------------------------------------------

In Snowman's Land, select the star that makes you collect the silver stars.
When you grab one, get hit to lose it. Once you lose it, enter the igloo, and
exit it. The silver star will disappear from the level.


Glitch #38 - Neverending Crouch
-------------------------------

Go inside the castle, on the main floor. Stand on the ledge above the One Star
Door that leads to the character changing room, then crouch. You will never
stop crouching, even if you let go of R.


Glitch #39 - Weirdness in Goomboss Battle
-----------------------------------------

I've never even heard of this glitch, but someone wrote how this happened.

rom_maniac says: My brother was fighting the Goomboss as Yoshi. He came up
to me after he defeated him and showed me the screen. There were 3 non-solid
flashing things around the battle arena that wouldn't disappear. They were what
appears when there is a collision between objects. He said that they appeared
every time he hit Goomboss. The same thing happened again when I exited the
level and went back in. It didn't work on regular enemies and it didn't work
on Big Bob-omb, so I think that it's only Goomboss. I also tried it with Luigi
and it worked. When I switched off my DS it didn't work again.


Glitch #40 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out and freeze the game in Lethal Lava Land #2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Go to LLL as Yoshi, and choose the last star. Go over to the box with the shell
inside it, and break it open. Now, backwards flutter jump into the lava, but as
you descend, lick the shell. You will hit the lava with your tongue stuck out,
and when you touch land, the game will freeze. If you land on the shell after
hitting the lava, then you can rida around on it, and when you crash the game
will freeze.


Glitch #41 - Mess up Ukiki in Tall Tall Mountain
------------------------------------------------

Go to TTM as Wario (this probably works with everyone except Yoshi, but I used
Wario). Get up to Ukiki, and pick him up. He'll take your hat. Now carefully
and slowly chase him to the edge of the platform. Wait until the shyguy throws
fire at you, and just as it hits you, pick Ukiki up. You'll hear the little
sound that you'd hear when you get your hat back, but you won't have it! Pick
him up again, and he'll give the speech he usually gives when he's returning
your hat, yet you still won't get the hat. Pick him up again and you'll be able
to carry him around the whole level. He won't try to take your hat, because
you're not wearing one, and he can't give you your hat back, because he doesn't
have it, so now you can take Ukiki around the whole of TTM as any character,
and not just Yoshi.


Glitch #42 - Hat on your feet in Tall Tall Mountain
---------------------------------------------------

Go to TTM as Wario. (It may not matter which character you go as, as long as
it's not Yoshi. I went as Wario) Find a Mario or Luigi hat (doesn't matter
which one you take), and get to Ukiki. Pick him up so he takes the hat. Now,
slowly and carefully, chase him over to the water edge. He should keep running
against the edge, and as long as you don't make any sudden movements
(sprinting, jumping), he'll stay there. Stand behind him, and wait for the shy
guy to shoot fire at you. You have to pick Ukiki up as the flame touches you,
not before, not after. When you're on fire, quickly run into the water. When
you get there, Ukiki will give his speech, and you'll get your hat back while
you're in the water, so it will be on your feet. If you get the super mushroom
while it's on your feet, then you will grow, but the hat on your feet will stay
the same size.


Glitch #43 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in the igloo at Snowman's Land
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Go to the igloo in SL as Yoshi. In the back left corner, there is a Power
Flower box. Break it open, then backwards flutter jump into the water, but
before you touch the water, press A to lick the power flower. You should hit
the water while your tongue is out, and it'll stay out until you press A.


Glitch #44 - Freeze the game with a Power Flower as Yoshi
---------------------------------------------------------

simply break open a power flower box, and wait for it to run out. Just before
it runs out, jump and lick it, and if your timing was right, the game will
freeze. Note that this only works in V1.


Glitch #45 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Hazy Maze Cave
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Go to HMC as Yoshi, and go to the hole which when you fall through, lands you
in the toxic maze. In the corner of that room, there are two flames. Jump, and
backwards flutter jump into one of them, but before you touch it, press A to
lick the other one. You should hit the flame with your tongue out, and it'll
stay out until you press A.


Glitch #46 - Keep Ukiki in your mouth in Tall Tall Mountain
-----------------------------------------------------------

Go to TTM as Yoshi, and get up to Ukiki. Backwards flutter jump into the water,
and lick him while you're in the aair. You'll be swimming with your mouth full,
and if you swim down the waterfall, and go on land, you'll be able to explore
the whole level with him in your mouth. If you go and get the power flower,
then he'll dissapear from the level until you re-enter it. Also, if you go into
the area you found him in, he'll automatically give his speech and come out of
your mouth. Note that this will only work in V1, but I found a way to get it to
work in all the versions, which I already posted in.


Glitch #47 - Swim without any Water on the Basement Floor
---------------------------------------------------------

Go to the basement as Yoshi. Chase the rabbit around to SSL, and jump and eat
him. Land right infront of the entrance to SSL, and you'll spit the bunny out,
but you'll be merged with him. After his speech, hold up and hammer B, and
hopefully, you'll get pushed through the wall, and end up swimming in invisible
water.


Glitch #48 - Mini-Mega Yoshi in Whomp's Fortress
------------------------------------------------

Go to WF as Yoshi, and choose a star past star 2 (so you have the super
mushrooms). Take the Mario or Luigi hat at the start, and go over to the super
mushroom on the grass near the pirahna flower. Break the box open to get the
super mushroom, then quickly get hit by the pirahna flower, back off so he goes
back to sleep, then jump and pound him. His blue coin will appear. Now, you
just do the jump and eat the coin and land in the super mushroom procedure, and
you'll be small, but act like you're big.


Glitch #49 - Fall Through Stairs on the Third Floor
---------------------------------------------------

Go to the room with TTC and RR, and climb up the stairs, leading to the endless
stairs. Climb up two of the stairs, then run to where the stair meets the wall.
Run into it, and slide kick. You'll fall through the wall, and will die.


Glitch #50 - Mini-Mega Character in Tall Tall Mountain
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Go to TTM as Wario. (It's possible with anyone, but I always go Wario) Get the
Power Flower, then drop down to Ukiki. Pick him up, and walk with him over the
wooden log, and place him near the stake with the super mushroom. Wait for the
power flower to wear off, then pound the stake. After you've pounded it, Ukiki
should be very close to the super mushroom. Now, You have to pick him up, but
touch the super mushroom at the same time. This isn't very hard as when you
press A to pick him up, you're forced forward a little bit, and will touch the
mushroom. The super mushroom music will start, but his little speech will come
up at the same time, and when he is done talking, he'll take your hat, and
you'll be small, yet act like you're big.


Glitch #51 - Keep Yoshi's tounge out in Snowman's Land with no igloo
--------------------------------------------------------------------

This is a simple glitch. Go to the three gommbas with the character hats near
the start of the level, jump backwards or forwards (whichever best fits where
the goombas are) and land in the fire, but before you do, press A to lick one
of the hats. You'll hit the fire with your tongue out, but unfortunately, it
will only stay out untill your a$$ is no longer on fire, at which point you'll
transform into which character's hat you took.


Glitch #52 - Merge yourself with Ukiki in Tall Tall Mountain
------------------------------------------------------------

Go to TTM as Yoshi. Choose Star #2, and get to the top of the mountain. Eat the
monkey at the top of the mountain, and jump down to where Ukiki is. Jump across
to the little island across from Ukiki, and spit out the monkey on the sloped
part. Now perform the glitch which keeps Yoshis tongue out, by jumping at him
and pressing A just before you hit the water. Your tongue will be stuck out,
and if you swim away, you'll notice that the monkey will be frozen, and merged
with Yoshi. He'll remain like this until you spit him out. If you get the super
mushroom with him merged to you, you'll grow, but he'll stay small.


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XI. Item List
==============

Here is a complete list of items in this game below. And information on what
they do, and what they are.


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Coin
Description: This golden shiny coin is found in every Mario game. In this game,
             each time you collect it, you regain health if damaged. You also
             gain an extra life if you collect fifty of them, and a Power Star
             if you collect 100 in each of the 15 Courses!

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Blue Coin
Description: Blue Coins can be found in various levels. You can make them
             appear by stomping a Blue Coin Switch (it has a picture of a Blue
             Coin on it). They count as five coins each, and heal five bars of
             health on your life.

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Power Flower
Description: This Power Flower can be found in nearly every level. You find it
             by breaking a Red "?" Block after activating them. It gives Mario
             the ability to fly and float, it gives Luigi the ability to become
             invisible, it lets Wario become Metal, allowing him to walk under
             the water for a short time, and it allows Yoshi to get a mouthful
             of fire, allowing him to burn any sign or object.

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1-Up Mushroom
Description: This item is pretty self-explanatory. You find green mushrooms
             spreaded throughout the level by doing certain things. When you
             find one of these, it will chase you down. When you grab it, you
             obtain an extra life.

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Red Mushroom
Description: These mushrooms are bigger and different than the normal 1-Up
             Mushrooms. They can be found in red boxes and such, as well as
             sometimes in stakes. When you grab one, you grow huge, allowing
             you to be able to run through any enemy or boulder, and destroy
             it. If you destroy a certain amount of boulders, you gain an
             extra life!

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Red Coin
Description: The red coins are found in each of the 15 Courses. They count as
             three coins when you collect each one, and there are eight in all.
             When you collect all eight, a Power Star will appear in a certain
             area of the level.

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Power Star
Description: These stars are the main reason you go into the courses in this
             entire game. Bowser stole all the Power Stars, sealing nearly
             every door in the castle. There are 150 in all. If you collect
             all of them, the cannon outside the castle will open, and the
             penguin on Cool, Cool Mountain will get fatter.

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Feather
Description: Collect this item after breaking a Red "?" Block as Mario. If you
             do, you will get wings on top of your cap. Then, you can fly
             around for a limited amount of time. In Versus Mode, if you break
             a yellow block, you can grow wings with any character.

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Character Cap
Description: These are in every level. You can find them on top of a Goomba's
             head, on the floor, etc. Once you collect one, you transform into
             the character that wears that cap. So, if you grabbed a cap that
             looked like Mario's, you'd transform into Mario. If you get hit by
             an enemy while wearing one of these, you lose the cap, and turn
             back into the character you're currently using. If you don't grab
             it back in time, it disappears to another part of the level.

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Koopa Shell
Description: In certain levels, you'll find a Koopa Troopa. If you stomp it, it
             will lose its shell. You can jump on the shell and ride it around
             the level. If you bump into something or press R while on the
             shell, you will lose it. If you wait too long to jump on it, the
             Koopa Troopa will get it back.

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XII. Frequently Asked Questions
================================

In this section, I will list the most commonly asked questions regarding this
game. Before emailing me with a question, please refer to this very section
first, and see if your question is already answered! Thank you.


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Q: How do I unlock [character]?


A: Please, read the Walkthrough section, and look carefully. You will find what
   you are looking for.

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Q: How do I make the "?" Blocks solid?


A: Again, please refer to the Walkthrough. However, I'll still give you a more
   in-depth walkthrough on it now. After getting a certain amount of stars
   (it's around 12-15), go to the main castle lobby. You should see a ray of
   light appear down in the middle of the room. Stand inside the light, and
   press X. Look directly up until the screen fades white. You will then be
   transported to a hidden stage. Step on the huge switch in the middle of the
   tower in this stage, and viola!

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Q: How do I obtain [star] on [course]?


A: As I said in the above two questions, refer to the Walkthrough for such
   information. That's what it is there for.

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Q: Is Waluigi obtainable in this game?


A: No, no, no, and no. He never was in the game, never will be, and never, ever
   was even planned to be in the game (unlike Luigi in SM64, which for some
   reason, they scrapped him out). Please do not email me telling me that you
   can get Waluigi, and please do not email me asking for a second confirmation
   on whether or not you can get him. You can't; it's impossible. End of story.

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XII. Email Info
================

If you wish to email me about this guide, whether it be a comment or a typo,
or even a big error in the guide, then email me at my email listed at the top
of this guide. For those who are lazy, my email is [email protected]. Email
me there, and I'll add whatever it is I missed, or fix whatever it is I messed
up on as soon as possible. Please make the subject something to do with the
game (such as "Super Mario 64 DS FAQ"), so I'll know that your email isn't
spam.


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XIII. Credits
==============

Credits go to you for reading this guide.
Credits go to me for putting the time and effort to make this guide.
Credits go to Nintendo for making such a great game and handheld.
Credits go to Swordless Link for giving me a list of a ton of glitches. He also
              told me how to walk underwater in DDD for V2, and some other
              stuff I did not know.
Credits go to peteyboo for also showing me some glitches. Thanks very much!
Credits go to Mike OShay for pointing out some items for me to list, and for
              telling me that the Courtyard "glitch" does not exist. Thanks!
Credits go to Elektronic Link for helping me with certain things, and glitches.
Credits go to Groudon199 for telling me an alternate strategy for a star.
Credits go to MegaKnuckles777 for telling me some other errors and mistakes.
Credits go to rom_maniac for pointing out a few glitches.
Credits go to aznbob for discovering the Easy Lives glitch. Very useful, man!
Credits go to HardcoreCanda3 for giving me some alternate strategies for some
              stars. Thanks!
Credits go to sleepmode for telling me what the last Castle Secret Star I was
              missing was. Thanks!


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XIV. Copyrights
================

Do not copy this guide without my permission. If you attempt to do that
without my permission, you will be in trouble with the law. For permission,
email me at my email adress listed at the top of this guide, I may say yes, I
may say no, it depends. This guide is a Copyright (c) 2004-2005, and was
created by Jesse Winstead. All rights reserved. The following sites have been
allowed to use this guide:

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