The classic Mario games of old have one ultimate objective, and that is grabbing the flagpole at the finish line before running out of time. Super Mario 3D Land is no different. In fact, Shigeru Miyamoto, the game’s designer, stated that this 3D version plays more like its 2D predecessor. In this guide, you will learn the ropes on how to enjoy this latest Super Mario offering with the tricks, trips, and hints we provide.
Table of Contents
World 1World 1 – level 1
World 1 – level 2
World 1 – level 3
World 1 – level 4
World 1 – Castle
World 2 – level 1
World 2 – level 2
World 2 – level 3
World 2 – level 4
World 2 – Airship
World 3 – level 1
World 3 – level 2
World 3 – level 3
World 3 – level 4
World 3 – level 5
World 3 – Airship
World 4 – level 1
World 4 – level 2
World 4 – level 3
World 4 – level 4
World 4 – level 5
World 4 – Airship
World 5 – level 1
World 5 – level 2
World 5 – level 3
World 5 – level 4
World 5 – level 5
World 5 – Castle
World 6 – level 1
World 6 – level 2
World 6 – level 3
World 6 – level 4
World 6 – level 5
World 6 – Airship
World 7 – level 1
World 7 – level 2
World 7 – level 3
World 7 – level 4
World 7 – level 5
World 8-level 1
World 8-level 2
World 8-level 3
World 8-level 4
World 8-level 5
World 8 – Castle
World 8-level 6
World 8 – Bowser’s Lair
Tip: the first Star Coin is suspended on a tightrope above a stream. You can reach it by way of the broken bridge to the southern portion of the screen.
As you move, you will see a checkpoint flag beside a pair of trees. Grab it as you move towards the hallway east of the trees. A Tanooki Goomba is at the hall with a gear beside it. Spin your tail as you stand opposite the gear if you have an equipped Tanooki Suit. The floor will rise as you continue spinning which will lead you the area where you should hit a number of coins, crates, and a clock to buy time. Jump back to the ground after the quick hit.
Warning: You will encounter your first Tanooki enemy inside the tunnel. Watch out for the tailspin that could hit you. On the other hand, some Tanooki enemies could drop a Tanooki Leaf.
Tip: The next Star Coin is located on top of a tree beside the checkpoint.
Scan the rest of the level through a telescope. You will see an area with two paths wherein the left leads to a white music note block that leads to the third Star Coin. Take the right route to stay on the ground. Both paths lead to the end of the level and some Goombas.
World 1 – level 2
The spiked ball chained above will make it hard for you as you head right. Time your steps as the ball swings in front of you. Hit some blocks as you move getting a Fire Flower you can use against the Piranha Plants. You can dodge or kill the latter as you reach a gap filled by a circling platform. Cross the platform and take out the Piranha Plant at the center. Move towards the other side and get your first Star Coin clinging on the wall near the platform.
Goombas are stacked like towers as you reach the other side. You can avoid them by crawling through the tunnels along the rear wall. Upon reaching the end of the tunnel, grab the checkpoint flag beside it. Move towards the next area by running to the end of the hall. At the next room are the Koopa Tropopers that are pretty easy to take out. The blocks at the bottom left corner of the room have Star power-up to knock out enemies. Invisibility from Koopa Troopers, and some one-ups. Dodge ball and chains as you cross the wooden bridge. Enter the warp-pipe on the wall to reach the end of level.
Tip: Grab the second Star Coin which is hanging above the moving yellow platforms beside the first ball and chain.
The third Star Coin is right after the wooden bridge with balls and chain obstacles. Find it on a ledge with Piranha Plants. Utilize the Tanooki Suit to get it.
World 1 – level 3
Level 3 of World 1 offers descending ledges to begin with. Start your descent by powering up through the Random Item Box being watched by a Piranha Plant. You will reach a green platform on rails having arrows pointing to opposing directions. Move on by standing on the arrow that is pointing forward.
Tip: The first Star Coin can be obtained by searching for the toad which will drop it. Use the telescope for this purpose.
You will reach the checkpoint flag through the Arrow Platform. Move forward after grabbing the flag and you will arrive at a platform being guarded by Piranha Plants. Moving to the right will lead you to a music note block with the colors of the rainbow. The other option will lead you to a secret area going to the level’s end.
Tip: Use the colored music block to find the second Star Coin at the secret area’s end.
There is a blue ledge that overlooks a drop as you move forward. Clouds that move from left to right break up the drop. You just need to leap from every cloud without overshooting. Watch out for the fourth cloud when it moves to the left. It will suspend below the Star Coin so grab it by leaping on the cloud.
After taking off from the last cloud, you will land on a stone platform that is connected to an Arrow Platform. Ride it until you notice another pair of platforms under you tat will lead you to the flag at the finish where you can grab it and jump down to finish the level.
Tip: Fire Flower is the suggested Power-Up
World 1 – level 4
As you did in the previous level, ride the forward moving arrow platform as you take out enemies and collect coins you see. Beware of geysers of water and look for hidden items and areas from different sets of rails. There are winged Goombas along the way and leap off at the end of the rails to start the checkpoint flag. The first Star Coin is floating above the main track. Use the geyser of water to shoot up the Platform you are riding.
Ride the next Arrow Platform which ends up to a set of rails below. A dead end will lead you to the third Arrow Platform Move on after jumping to it. The next Star Coin is accessible as you ride the second Arrow Platform. As it falls below, transfer to a reverse arrow to search for the Star Coin.
There are two geysers above as you move on. Aim for the second set of rails through the second geyser. To catapult to the air, use the last set of geysers. Just enjoy the ride and enter the warp pipe leading to the end flag. You will find the third coin floating beside the rails suspended above two geysers while you are on the third Arrow.
World 1 – Castle
Start by jumping off the ledge to the right. Take out the Dragons or avoid them as you land. Move forward to reach a firewheel, which you have to jump over to arrive at a spinning section of ground filled with lines of coins. A fireball that jumps in and out of lava is at the center. Star Coin #1 is also in this area.
A ‘?” block with power-up and Dry Bones are on the next ground. Lava will shoot out a platform that you can ride to the area above. Avoid a lava geyser that will obstruct your way while a Hammer Bros waits ahead. The checkpoint flag is near but you have to dodge the Hammer Bros attacks and take him out. Jump over the firewheel after the checkpoint flag. The second Star Coin hovers just above the firewheel.
A pair of Thwomps who will try to crush you is guarding a section you will pass. Hide in a small alcove behind them until they rise up for you to move on. The shadow of the third Star Coin is spinning on the floor at the back of the alcove. The Star Coin is in a hidden area above as you wall jump between the two walls.
Bowser will drop in at a brief cutscene wherein you should move towards him while avoiding his fireballs. As he stands on a draw bridge, run past him then leap on the button at the end of the bridge. Bowser will fall to the lava as the bridge retracts. However, the one that fell was not Bowser, but a disguising Goomba. The end flag will be reached by a door that will open.
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World 2
World 2 – level 1
Three Goombas are on grassy steps as you begin. You will see a telescope and you could peek at the rest of the levels. The level is pretty plain and simple; annihilate Goombas and Piranha Plants as you go as well as hit blocks and collect coins.
Tip: Focus on a toad with the telescope. It is on top of the platform and it will drop the first Star Coin which would fall on a hill at the level with yellow blocks. Rush to the blocks, leap, and grab the precious item.
There is a bridge consisting of three platforms that moves from left to right. You will see a warp pipe after the bridge with a Piranha Plant. Run swiftly towards the warp pipe then take the grassy steps on the way to a structure that resembles a castle. There is a fake Goomba at the stairs leading to the right. The succeeding stairs lead to platforms that are going up and down. Leap toward them reaching some yellow bouncy blocks that lead to a “!” block. The second Star Coin can be unlocked after killing The Piranha Plant at the warp-pipe. Use the pipe to take you to the area where the Star Coin is.
A small platform is suspended in the air where the “!” block will take you. Step on the “!” tile beside it to uncover a line of green tiles leading to the level’s end. Cross as fast as you can before the tiles retreat back. Touch the end flag after crossing the tiles.
World 2 – level 2
Leap to a high platform that is full of coins. Trace the platform until you reach a “!” tile colored green. A tile bridge will appear as you step on it. You will be led to an elevated section and look at a second “!” tile on top of the screen. To access the first Star Coin that is hugging a wall, step on the “!” block.
Be careful in the area of the purple poison muck. Sets of tile bridges are hanging over it which you have to cross. Do not stay for too long on the bridges but step on two “!” instead. You will advance easily as they connect with each other. You will reach the checkpoint flag as you move to the next area.
Tip: Utilize the Tanooki Suit to obtain the second Star Coin. It is located in an opening at a burning barred window. The latter is in a small room beside the checkpoint.
Another “!” tile exist after the checkpoint. Unfold a tile bridge by walking on it. Just follow the path until it leads you to the end of the level.
Tip: Star Coin #3 can be found in the area where the end flag is. Break the row of fragile blocks at the bottom left of the area. You can crawl on an opening that will appear leading to the secret room that holds the Star Coin.
World 2 – level 3
You will find yourself at the Mario platform as the level kicks in. Rush forward and hit the “!” block to convert it to Copter block. Equip it by hitting it again so that Mario will be able to fly for some time and fall more slowly. Some coins are at the “P” buttons colored blue wherein you have to jump before going to the northern part of the Mario platform. There are a number of yellow platforms below hanging in the air between the Mushroom platform.
Tip: The first Star Coin is at a platform that looks like a retro Luigi. You will unlock a gear at the Mario platform after smashing a breakable block. By spinning the gear using the Tanooki Suit, the platform will be elevated to transfer you to a hidden platform.
As you Copter on the Mushroom platform, jump on the Golden Hoops along the way to obtain 5 coins from each. With your Tanooki Suit, hit the breakable block at the red spot of the Mushroom platform. Tilt the spot with a gear that will appear. Red Coins will appear at the hoop with rainbow colors. Gather all the Red Coins for extra life. This platform is just a distance away from Princess Peach platform. There are suspended platforms that link the two where you can copter to reach Princess Peach platform. Run to its Northern section to end the level.
Tip: Moving to the Princess Peach platform, the second Star Coin is below a golden ring suspended between two of yellow platforms.
For the number 3 Star Coin, unlock a gear in a breakable block at Princess Peach platform. Raise a part of the platform by spinning the gear with a Tanooki Suit.
World 2 – level 4
There is a touch of Super Mario Galaxy 2 in level 4. Get used to the platform that alters position from red to blue. Anticipate where the platform will transfer before jumping. There are two sets of Red and Blue platform you will pass by before you come face to face with the Stingby. About four of them will surround you at once. Use the Tanooki spin to take them out or just jump on them as you please.
You will arrive at another long Red/Blue platform where a Bowser face inside a box will spat out Goombas. Three Boxes of Bowser faces will try to hamper your jumping by spawning infinite number of Goombas. Beat the overwhelming Goombas with your speed. Behind a bar of spikes before the first Bowser face box, the first Star Coin is hidden.
At a new platform after the Red/Blue one, a Spike Wheel spins at the center. As you move forward, there is another ledge that stretches to a new Red/Blue platform. Spike Wheels are the new obstacles in this area. They are less threatening than the Goombas because they are easier to dodge. Traverse this area triumphantly to get to the end flag. Star Coin #2 is at a secret area after jumping on a Music Note Block. This found beside the platform with the spinning Spiked Wheels.
World 2 – Airship
As a forced side scrolling-level, you have to move fast in order not to get stuck because the screen instantly advances to the right. You will be disrupted by jets of flames as you press on, but just jump over them because they have a predictable pattern. Bullet Bill cannons will fire at you as you cross the tightrope. Be used to jumping to avoid being hit because more Bullet Bills await you at the next section. Utilize an “!” block you will see to transport to an airship. The first Star Coin and a Random item block can be found here. After you are done here, you will return to where you left.
Another airship awaits you as you move to the right. Wrenches will be thrown at you by a Gopher that pops out from a hatch. You can choose to take it out or just avoid it. At the end of the level, you will see the second Star Coin just floating above the Gopher.
Beware of a pair of Bullet Bills that fire Tanooki Bills because they spin as they get close to you. A warp pipe follows the Tanooki Bills, which leads you to a room where you will challenge Boom Boom who is Bowser’s subordinate. The third Star Coin is just under the warp pipe at the level’s end. Jump to the right of the pipe and grab it.
Boom Boom’s forte is to smack you with his arms and spin in circles. The best move is to jump on his head as he gets dizzy. He will be defeated with three bops to the head and coins will come out of him afterwards. Move to the warp pipe and get to the flag after eliminating Boom Boom.
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World 3
World 3 – level 1
You will deal with sandworms in this level. At the sand, you are now standing beside a platform with cannon. Be sure not to get too close to the sandworms. They will instantly devour you if you get too close. Stay safe by constantly moving and watching out for their shadows.
A rectangular structure with doors and enemies is at the center of the level. Through the doors that lead inside the various areas in the structure, proceed to the cannon. By moving the 3DS, aim the cannon to the arrow below the Thwomp just beside the structure. The first Star Coin is found at the platform moving beside the structure as you are aiming the cannon. Shoot Mario into it as it reaches the lowest point.
Tip: For the second Star Coin, look for a breakable block as within the ground level of the central structure. As you smash the block with a Tanooki Suit, a tiny hole will appear where you can crawl in and reach for the Star Coin.
Inside the structure, there is a Blockablock that is not too threatening. They can be taken out by smashing the breakable blocks. On the other hand, the Whallop will block your path, but they are not dangerous. They resemble tiny Thwomp that mocks your movement. Outsmart it by jumping below it as it anticipates your move. As you reach a door, get in to proceed within the structure.
Three Cacti lives in a sand pit at the middle of a room. Take the patway at the side of the room but beware of two Thwomps that hangs above. After evading the Twomps, ignore a Blockablock then leap into an “!” at the end of the room. You will find the checkpoint flag at the platform hanging above the sandpit. As you grab it, enter a door that leads back to a ledge. Move to another door at the platform above you by using the sliding bricks as a staircase.
You will end up in a room filled with spikes and Whallops. Get past the Whallops by running around them while they are in in mid-air as they jump. At the next door, get past a Thwomp that guards it. You will end up on the roof as you exit. Use the scattered pillars as you climb to the remaining path to the end flag.
World 3 – level 2
The level is more direct so rush straight into the water as you move. Grab the coins as you as you use the warp-pipe to move to the next area. Move to the right and jump into the water. Avoid fish that you will see as you swim to the right. As you pass by a trio of fish, swim up and walk into dry land. Enter the next area but grab the checkpoint flag first.
Tip: You will see the first Star Coin at the moment you pass by the swimming trio of fish. Behind a grate under water, swim into the hole and enter a tunnel.
As you jump back into the water, use the Fire Flower or Tanooki Suit to take out the huge puffer fish that will block your way. Do not touch the giant Spike Eel worms that come out of their caves. They will do you no harm, but you can get injured if you touch them. Enter the warp pipe at the end of the tunnel and grab the end flag for the finish.
Tip: Enter the hole where the Spike Eel comes out to get the second Star Coin. For the third Star Coin, enter the warp pipe near the Spike Eel. Wait for it to retreat to dive for the Star Coin.
World 3 – level 3
The ground in this level is made up of fall away platforms. Keep moving as soon as you step on them because they will start falling at once. You will reach solid ground after the first fallaway bridge where a Stingbee is buzzing around. Grab a coin from a “?” block nearby. Another set of fall away platform awaits you so rush forward until you end up on a solid ground with Chain Chomp at the center.
Tip: The first Star Coin of the level can be found in the highest line breakable blocks at a secret room. You will warp to this room as you are raised from a platform near the Stingbee.
Move to the longest line of fall away platform with Stingbees as you get past the Chain Chomp. The checkpoint flag is just ahead after you reach solid ground as you grab Star power-up along the way. You will encounter another set of fall away platform with Stingbees. As you move forward, you reach the next solid platform with Chain Chomp. There is a telescope after you dodge the latter. Peek at the remaining part of the level and move on. Touch a yellow “!” block and it will transport you to the remaining fallaway platform that leads to the end of the level.
Tip: The second Star Coin is in a secret area between two parallel walls. It is to the left of the road that forks near the checkpoint.
The Star Coin #3 will be tossed by a toad as you look from the telescope. Grab it is as it lands on the path leading to the end flag.
World 3 – level 4
You will start with a pair of parallel tightropes with some having obstacles and others none. A fuzzy running up and down is on the second pair. Right after the first sets of tightropes is a platform with a huge tree. As you move to the right of the platform, another platform with ball and chain will greet you. A Fuzzy patrols another one below it. You will see a raised platform with “!” block as you cross the tightrope. This will transport you to the next area.
Tip: The first Star Coin is at the two purple blocks as you jump from rope to rope from the platform with the large tree. You need to punch the purple blocks that will move up then grab the Star Coin.
There’s a platform with a checkpoint flag on it as you travel another tightrope to the right. Two more tightropes can be found as you grab the flag and move to the North. A trio of Fuzzies travels down the length of the tightropes. You will reach another platform as you make it to the tightrope. Jump to an”!” block on it to proceed to the next area. Star Coin number two is in a secret area as you bounce off to a Music block. This area is on the tightrope leading to the checkpoint flag.
The next area is full of tightropes suspended one over the next. A Fuzzy is on the top one running back and forth. Jump on it to see another pair of parallel tightropes and each with a Fuzzy. Move to the right as you cross them. You will then reach another one with a swinging ball and chain on it. Dodge the ball and chain as you cross the tightrope on your way to a small platform. Another pair of tightropes with balls and chains are ahead. You will reach an “!” block as you cross them leading to the end flag. The third Star Coin is on a hidden “!” block where a winged “?” has flown you. It is in the place after the first tightrope, which has the ball and chain.
World 3 – level 5
The screen instantly advances in this level wherein you make your way to the right leaping from platform to platform. Your toughest challenge is to leap from each platform because enemies are scarce here. The two layers of platforms are the bottom ones that constantly moving to the left while the bottom layer is static. You will eventually reach an “!” block as you keep moving to the right.
Tip: The first Star Coin is hanging above a pair of blocks at the start of the level.
The second Star Coin is floating below a fall away platform. It is in the “!” block that leads to the second area in the level.
A new area will open up as you leap to an “!” block. The screen is moving upwards now so jump from platform to platform as you move forward. Plenty of Beetles will block your path. Another “!” block is at the end of the area. You will be teleported to the end flag. The third Star Coin can be seen easily at the left side of the screen.
World 3 – Airship
Two enormous spikes will shoot at you before retreating. They are out of range if you are at the starting point but study their moves to avoid being hit.
Tip: You will notice the first Star Coin as soon as you land in the Airship. It is at a platform to the left of a huge spike. Avoid the latter and grab the Star Coin.
A “?” block hangs above a small platform as you reach the end of the area. Proceed to the right to the next level but wait until the spikes retract. As you move to a walkway, cannons guarding it will shoot out spiked balls towards you. Move as fast as you can because the cannons know you every move. You are most likely to get hit with the projectiles. You will arrive at a platform having a telescope and the checkpoint flag, as well. With the telescope, conduct a survey of the remainder of the level and secure your position by grabbing the flag.
Moving to the right, you will get into a section stacked with Bob-Ombs and crates. The former has a huge spike that shoots just over your head. Avoid damage by not jumping as the spike is shooting. Move fast as it retracts to avoid being hit. Another stretch of walkway with giant spikes is ahead. In this area, the probability of getting hit is high. The most effective move you can do is to make it to the safe spot at the middle of the stretch. Repeat this move until you reach the end of the walkway. You will be lead to a warp pipe to be face to face with a Boom Boom Boss.
Tip: The second Star Coin can be found at the end of the safe point as you cross the long walkway with giant spikes.
As usual, Boom Boom will spin in circles to attack you. Use your previous trick of jumping on his head as he gets dizzy. However, you might get confused with the moving floor, top section moving left, and the bottom going right. After defeating the Boss, the end of the level is signaled by the appearance of a warp pipe. The third Star Coin is at the bow of the Airship. This is before you move to the end flag after entering the warp pipe at the level’s end.
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World 4
World 4 – level 1
Peach is worried. The princess of the Mushroom kingdom is on top of the castle whispering “Mario’. Mario and a Goomba in the background will jump when shaken. A fast and hard shake makes Luigi leap out of the castle and not a Goomba.
The level opens at the edge of a wide and open cliff where you are standing. You got to move on because this area is bare. Scan the cliffs above you with the telescope beside the tiny stream. A Toad high above will catch your attention as you look around. Grab the 1 up it will toss after you Zoom in on it. You will get into some cliffs with large steps as you move to the left. There is a pack of Goombas and a Koopa Trooper waiting for you after climbing the steps. Move to the right after stomping on the Koopa Trooper and tossing its shell to the Goombas.
Tip: Star Coin #1 can be found as you crawl in the hole after smashing a lone breakable brick. The latter is on the wall at the back of the base of the cliffs with a lone Koopa Trooper and Goombas.
After following the path to the right, you will notice a few coins and some Piranha Plants on a ferris wheel made of wood. Ride on the rotating wheel and leap on an orange bouncy block on it. As the wheel carries you above, move ahead, and you will encounter more bouncy blocks bridging a gap. Leap on each block to reach the checkpoint. Note that the second Star Coin is unlocked from a rainbow music note block. The latter is just before the checkpoint flag while you are crossing the bouncy blocks.
Tip: A not so visible platform with cannon can be found beside a checkpoint flag. As you enter the cannon, you will see the third Star Coin hanging in the air. Shoot at it at once.
Press forward after grabbing the checkpoint flag. You will end up on the base of a giant tree after crossing a wooden bridge. On the circling the tree, you will encounter Piranha Plants, Beetles as well as bouncy blocks. You will reach the path leading to the end flag after braving the obstacles down below. Fire Flower is the recommended power for this level.
World 4 – level 2
You are now below a structure teeming with enemies, platforms, and bouncy blocks. As you move to the first batch of platforms, you will notice a huge red ‘!’ block to the left. Punching the block creates a number of platforms you can use. A darker shade of red must come out for the out blocks. Utilize these platforms to reach the hanging bouncy blocks in the air to access other platforms above.
Tip: The first Star Coin can be found as a shadow spinning beside the rear wall. It is located beside the first red “!” block. Get near the shadow and grab the Star Coin from above. Beware of a Goomba Tower that patrols the area as you move to the right. Another “!” colored red will be revealed as you jump over the tower. Create a new set of platforms as you punch it to make your way to the suspended ledge above you. Take out the Piranha Plant you will find on the ledge and punch another set of red “!” block to create another set of platforms.
You will reach another red “!” block leading to the left side of the area. In front of you is another threatening Goomba Tower. Reach for the hanging block above you as you ignore the Tower. Climb the nearby platforms to get to it. The bouncy block can be used to reach another level on your top. A series of bouncy blocks will welcome you as you move to the left. They will lead you to a warp pipe through the end of the level.
Tip: In the Goomba Tower you would bypass, the second Star Coin can be unlocked. It is at the left side of the Tower as you crouch on a tiny hall on the wall leading to a room underneath.
Star Coin #3 can be found before the warp pipe by taking the right route instead of left. It leads to a room with a huge red “!” block. As you punch on the block, you use the platforms created as parallel pillar to grab the Star Coin.
World 4 – level 3
Spinning multicolored shapes dominate this level. You can see winged Goombas flying around as you jump to a platform by passing the spinning shapes. To obtain a power-up, move on to a ledge hanging in the center. Interact with a question block you will find. Above the multicolored shapes, you will encounter, the first Star Coin is just hanging in the open air.
At the edge of the platform are another set of spinning shapes. As you press on, you’ll pass through solid ground and spinning shapes alternatively. The red “!” block will save you as you can not jump to high to the next area. Punch it to create platforms that will bring you to the checkpoint flag. Take a survey of the remaining level through a telescope.
Tip: The second Star Coin can be found at the end of a secret area. This is accessible after you use the rainbow music note block going to the checkpoint flag.
The third Star Coin will be tossed by a Toad as you look from a telescope at the checkpoint. Observe where the Star Coin falls and grab it as you proceed to the end flag.
A long stretch of spinning shapes will stun you as you ascend from the checkpoint flag. Do not be too complacent to successfully make it to the other end. It is possible to make a fatal fall even if this section is not too tough to deal with. You will reach the end flag after braving the overwhelming spinning shapes.
World 4 – level 4
You will encounter ghosts that pop out in this level. They can be taken out with Fireballs and Tanooki tail spins but not with a Goomba style jump. It this dark and vast nothingness, floors will appear as you move forward. Reaching a square-shaped dead end, a yellow platform will get close to you. Leap onto it to reach the next area. Floorboards that appear out of nothing is where you will be transferred after jumping to an “!” block from the yellow platform. Take out or dodge Ghosts as you advance. You will reach a new set of floorboards by punching on a red “!’ block to create a platform. You will reach the checkpoint flag though the floorboards.
Tip: The first Star Coin is with the Ghosts that spin in circles after you are teleported to the second area.
The second Star Coin is found in a room accessible through a warp pipe. The latter can be reached through floor boards at the octagonal area where the checkpoint flag is.
There is an area where you will start falling after jumping to a set of floorboards leading to an “!” block. You seem to be falling in an open field, but another set of floorboards will appear that will lead you to the exit. These boards are tricky and some lead to a dead end. Near the end of the level, you have to cross shifting platforms after the floorboards.
Tip: As you fall in the area of nothingness, the third Star Coin becomes visible. Follow the floorboards that will appear, leading to the Star Coin.
World 4 – level 5The same “!” block leads to the platform with the checkpoint flag. Step on the tile at the edge of the platform after grabbing the flag. You will reach a shifting yellow platform using the tiles that opened up. A complex series of tiles will unfold after stepping on another “!” tile. It leads to shifting yellow platform taking you to “!” block.
Tip: The second Star Coin floats over in the air with the platform that leads to the “!” block. Leap on the “!” and grab the Star Coin.
There is a huge checkered platform consisting of four platform of the same type where the “!” block will take you. A set of two tiles and a set of six are on the platforms. The former leads to a Star Coin #3 while the latter leads to level’s end after being activated. Fire Flower is the local power.
World 4 – Airship
To survive in this level, keep moving ahead of the screen because it instantly advances toward the right. Be reminded that the Blue/Red tiles switch as you jump so aim at the area they will be at. This move will make it easy for you to get through the level. Star Coin #1 is just near the edge of the Blue/Red tiles area.
Two Spiked Columns are rolling on the floor as you reach the second airship. Jump down on the hole at the middle after leaping on Columns. You will reach a pile of stack crates after moving through the airship. Use them to jump out of the hole. Beware of the Gopher at the end of the airship.
Tip: The second Star Coin is at the second ship after you jump down to the hole. It is just at the bottom of the ship wherein you grab it and escape as fast as you can.
The Boomerang Brother is guarding another area of Blue/Red tiles you are about to jump on. Move fats and take out the Boomerang Brother. A small platform is visible as you are near the edge. Jump over it and another platform. You will reach a warp pipe leading to Pom Pom, the boss battle of the stage. Star Coin #3 is at the end of the second section of the Blue/Red tiles.
Boomerangs are Pom Pom’s weapon of choice. She is formidable because of her range, and she lacks dull moments. It’s a bit tough to beat her but jump on her head thrice and dodge the attacks to ensure victory.
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World 5
World 5 – level 1
If you are in need of a power up, grab the Boomerang Flower as the level starts. There is also a pair of Cacti which you can avoid or annihilate. Move on to the hill behind them into a path leading around a cliff. Take out or avoid the Boomerang Brother watching it and descend the path. Move on to a set of stairs guarded by Tanooki Goombas and you will reach a gap filled with a twisted path made of a blue bar. Maintain your balance as you move through the bar.
Tip: the first Star Coin is in a secret room accessible through a warp pipe. It is in a small nook to the left of the two Cacti.
A pair of Tanooki Thwomps awaits you after crossing the bar. Looking like normal Thwomps, they will spin as you get near them. Run past them and you will reach a sandy area being watched by two Sandmarghs. Get past these guards and run towards the ramp at the edge of the clearing. You will end in front of a door you will enter to get to the next area.
Tip: The second Star Coin is hanging just above the pair of Tanooki Thwomps. Use a Tanooki Suit to jump over the Thwomps and leap towards the Star Coin.
You will be led to the checkpoint flag so grab the flag and move on. You will reach a round platform which will rise as you reach the center. Enemies will appear to attack you. Fend the attacks as the platform stops beside a set of large stairs. Avoid the Cacti that will appear as you climb the stairs. You will reach a cannon which you have to enter to fire Mario to the end flag.
Tip: In the middle of your ride through the round platform, keep an eye on the third Star Coin that will appear at the right side of the screen.
World 5 – level 2
You are now looking at the screen from a top view which is a bit unusual. You will start in room with a pair of “?” block wherein one is long, and the other is standard. Snag a Fire Flower from a hidden “?” block between the other two. As you move to the door on the right, there is a room which has a ditch with Spinies at the center. Cross over the ditch and move out to your right.
You will end up in a room with spiked pillars rolling on the floor. Dodge the pillars as you move to the right lading to a circular room. A spiked bar is rotating covering the whole diameter. Choose the green exit from among the many. The first Star Coin is located on a ledge accessible through a doorway at the room with rolling spiked bars.
Tip: Star Coin #2 can be found in a room which is lighted up by four torches. This area is located in a room with a “?” block accessible from the room with numerous exits. You will be led to the checkpoint flag, and you will see a vast chasm where lava and orange bouncy block can be seen. There is a string of coins over the latter, and you have the option to grab them or just continue ahead. You will arrive at a shifting yellow platform that fills a gap. On the other side is a purple “?” block wherein you should jump to get into a challenge room. Another option is to ride a second platform and move on to the next area. Opposite a sandy room is a ledge, that is filled with long spiked pillar. Avoid them as you move up the room and get out from the exit to the right and near the top.
Be careful with a lava pit at the center of the next room. A geyser of lava will shoot upwards. Just move quickly at the sides and you will come across another long pit with lava geyser. The end flag is accessible through a door after the second gap. The third Star Coin can be found at the top of the room with long spiked pillar.
World 5 – level 3
You are on your way to an area of various platforms suspended in the air. A spinning spike wheel is on your left side as you step into a shifting yellow platform. Move out into a fall away platform into the right as you dodge the spinning sharp wheel. Transfer to an adjoining yellow platform with more spike wheels. Dodge them as you make your way to the edge and move to a blue platform to the right. As the platform swings to the right, you will be led to a huge platform.
You are headed to a pair of parallel yellow platforms after traversing the large one. Step into one of them until you reach a set of red stairs. They lead to a large platform going to the checkpoint flag. Move towards the right after activating the checkpoint and you will reach a route consisting of fall away platforms. Two sets of blue platform are ahead wherein you will reach a quarter of revolving yellow platforms after riding the second set. Jump into the closest yellow platform until you reach another platform at the top.
Tip: The second Star Coin is a secret area within a rainbow music note box you will see by climbing a pole. This is at the area of the four revolving platforms.
Move to the right as you reach the next platform where you will be led to another two shifting yellow platforms. The platforms will move forward as you jump so be aware of the obstacles that will come your way. As you reach the end of the platforms, a swinging blue platform will appear which will take you to the end flag. The third Star Coin is at the area of the fall away platforms while you are on top of the yellow platforms.
World 5 – level 4
You will deal with numerous large moles in a narrow tunnel as you start the level. They are blocking your way, but there are alternative spots you can take. Always remember to move to the right in this multi-tiered level. Dead ends exist, but you can retreat and find another route by taking the right direction. This path will lead you to the checkpoint flag.
Tip: The first Star Coin can be found on a ledge accessible through three hidden “?” blocks. The bocks can be reached by crouch walking. After grabbing the first Star Coin, jump across a gap and you’ll head to another ledge that leads to a short tunnel. The latter extends to a room where the second Star Coin is located.
There are coins stringing down cavernous hole after the checkpoint flag. As you jump down, you will see a “?” block and water to your right. Hit the block and rush through the water. You will travel through a tunnel system that is linear and with Moles. The end of the tunnel opens up to a road with fork. You need to grab the third Star Coin to the right before moving to the warp pipes above wherein the second one to the right will bring you to the end flag.
World 5 – level 5
You are near a giant Tanooki Goomba on top of a checkered platform colored green. As you move to the top, you can either kill or avoid it. There are two “?” blocks on top wherein the one to the right transforms in to a Copter Block which you need to equip. Jump onto a cloud that floats down and would lead you to a set of tiny checkered platforms with floating clouds. A platform with bouncy block and Goomba Tower is just ahead. Leap to the bouncy block and bounce up to a platform with the second giant Goomba.
Tip: Use the Copter Block to grab the first Star Coin located in the string of coins. The latter is between the platform with a giant Goomba and platform with a number of “?” blocks.
Another cloud can be seen moving back and forth as you move up. Transfer over it using the Copter Block. Do it once again to another cloud above you. Use it again to reach a green checkered platform with the checkpoint flag and telescope. Check out the remaining part of the level using the telescope. A trio of bouncy blocks is visible from the platform. They are suspended in the air and lead to another set of platforms. Move to the bouncy blocks with the Copter. Use the Copter to grab the second Star Coin located between the pair of bouncy blocks just after the check point.
Two giant Goombas are waiting on a green checkered platform. Rush to the Northern part of the platform as you avoid or kill the Goombas. The end flag is just right below you accessible by some platforms and bouncy blocks. Make your way through the end flag using the Copter Block. Star Coin#3 is accessible on your route to the end flag. Use the Copter Block to grab it in the air.
World 5 – Castle
You are on your way to the Castle as you stand on a platform beside some blocks and a number of large steps. As you move, you will encounter shifting platforms which vanish to the lava below. To reach solid ground, follow the path containing spiked bars moving back and forth. Move across the path following it by jumping on the wooden platform that moves in and out of the lava. You will now see a trio of Thwomps in a row of breakable blocks. Hit the blocks for some coins while you move under the Thwomps.
Tip: Grab Star Coin#1 just above the second Thwomps. Jump over the blocks before the first Thwomps to reach it.
Platforms float above a continuous flow of lava. Ride them on your way to the checkpoint flag. Scan the succeeding part of the level with a telescope at the checkpoint. As you move to the left, there is a new set of platforms crossing the lava. Beware of the Thwomps above you as you move forward. The second Star Coin is just after the Thwomps above the lava. Grab it using one of the platforms. Incidentally, the third Star Coin is just after the checkpoint flag with Thwomps that try to crush you from above.
A Hammer Brother awaits you as you reach solid ground. Get pass or take him out as you jump over one of the wooden platforms on the lava at his back. Move toward the right as the lava shoots up. Bowser will appear in a cutscene so move towards him as you avoid the fireballs. Move from platform after another and run past Bowser. Cross the bridge to the button at the right of the screen. Beat Bowser by hitting the button then proceed to the end flag.
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World 6
World 6 – level 1
Star Coin #1 can immediately be found in a hidden area within the rocks. As you stand in front of it, jump over and grab the precious coin inside. As you move right, lots of fish are jumping over a bridge. Move fast and grab some power-up you will encounter along the way. Watch out for a giant Porcu-Puffer fish in the middle of a gap. It will attack you through a powerful jump as you cross the tightrope over the gap. The checkpoint flag is just after the tightrope where there is a telescope to scan the rest of the level.
Tip: The second Star Coin is at the end of an underwater room. It can be accessed through a warp pipe found near the checkpoint flag area.
You will end up on a tightrope moving to the direction of the screen. On a second tightrope leading to the right, there are jumping fishes that you need to avoid. The third Star Coin can be reached through a tightrope just above you. Before reaching the rope, you need to hit a winged “!” block that hovers around at the location of the tightrope after the checkpoint. There is another batch of Porcu-Puffers that will jump at you as you cross a long wooden bridge. Keep moving until you reach the right edge of the screen to turn up to the end of the level.
World 6 – level 2
Spikes shoot in inside a room while a Pokey will suddenly appear from the right side of the screen In the door at the top right section of the room, spikes will appear and recede. They also exist in great numbers on the floor of the next room. In addition, Blokkablok also hovers inside the room. Get out from the right section of the room as you avoid both of the two. The first Star Coin is at a small alcove in a room of the spikes and Blokkablok.
You will get into a room with three Pokeys as you move out of the descending elevator. The floor is divided into segments wherein each tiles raise into different heights. Move to the room above you by riding the tile that reaches the highest altitude.
Tip: The second Star Coin can be reached by crouch walking inside a breakable brick. The brick is found on a wall reached by the tiles with the highest reach. It can be broken with a Boomerang Flower and Tanooki Suit.
The room leads to the checkpoint flag consisting of twisting and narrow pathways exiting to the right. Move towards the right after activating the checkpoint. You will notice a ‘?’ above a set of spikes followed by a Blokkablok guarding the hallway. Step in an elevator as you avoid or take out the Blokkablok. The elevator will move up and take you to a second one which take you higher.
Tip: The third Star Coin can be reached by transferring from one elevator to the other until reaching the roof of the one to the right. It in highest reach, there is a narrow corridor you will need to follow to reach the Star Coin.
A pair of Blokkablok guards the room to the right where the elevator stops. Another room covered in spikes lead to a warp pipe can be reached after outsmarting the Blokkabloks. The level’s end can be reached through the warp pipe.
World 6 – level 3
You can choose over getting the first two Star Coins or entering the third painting in the main room to finish the level fast. The paintings are an open book, piano keys, and empty “?” block. A platform will briefly appear at the rear of the room with the paintings after teleporting from one picture to the other. Step on the platform as it appears on the floor and teleports with Mario. You will be teleported to the edge of the of a huge piano as you enter the piano painting. You will find a “!” block as you run along the keys at its edge leading you back to the starting room. The first Star Coin will appear as you jump on a P switch after entering the Piano room.
There is a room containing large stack of block as you enter the block painting upon returning. A 3D visual puzzle is the structure with four “!” blocks that are scattered. Utilize the 3D slider because eye tiles do not exist to step on. Use the “!” block at the top left corner to get out of the room. The second Star Coin is just floating above the block room moving back and forth.
You will end up on a wall that looks like a book case as you run to the edge of the upstairs area. You will notice that you can actually walk right into the center of the wall where a “!” block is revealed. You will be moved to another area of the library as you use it. Cross over a pair of moving books to the end wall. You might be pushed off and blocked by books that are moving in and out of the bookshelf as you move to the right. There are three 10-second clocks on the platform with staircases. You will reach the latter after crossing a tightrope after passing the moving books. A Big Boo will appear before you as you try to cross another tightrope. Jump over after luring it to get close to you. Move towards the end flag after entering the door.
World 6 – level 4
Platforms pop out and disappear in this level, in harmony with the music. Cross the first section as all the platforms pop out. Get around a Wallop that will pop out then move to a set of musical stairs. Walk over as they appear to climb to the next platform. You will see three “?” blocks being watched by two Prongos. Wait for them to attack then dodge their offense as you jump to take them out. As your path is cleared, hit the “?” at the center and grab a power up. Block the door at the rear and dodge the Wallop.
Tip: At the end of the first area, the first Star Coin can be found on a ledge above the door. Use a Tanooki Suit to jump on top of it by getting behind the wall.
Another Wallop waits on the path as you get out the door. Get past the Wallop as you move up to head to a twisting staircase of musical platforms leading to another door. The checkpoint flag is just right after this door. A set of musical blocks is adjoined to the checkpoint. Another set of Wallops awaits as you reach a number of slightly separated platforms. Just move forward as you dodge the Wallops.
Tip: Jump off and grab Star Coin #2 on the ledge above the doorway. This is after the two sets of musical stairs.
Spiked wheels obstructing your way as well as appearing and disappearing blocks are the circumstances that you will encounter as you reach the longest line of musical blocks. This area is risky so be careful not to fall. More sections dangerous musical blocks appear with swinging spiked bars as you make your way to the right. You will eventually reach the end flag after sweeping this stretch.
World 6 – level 5
Bouncy blocks are at the foot of three tall walls. Climb the walls using the bouncy blocks and you will come to another bouncy block. This block shifts to the right as you jump off for the platform above. Another bouncy platform is ahead after moving to the right. Move on it to continue to the right heading to the checkpoint flag.
Tip: The first Star Coin’s shadow is spinning at the center of a bouncy block. This is the bouncy block that moves the right after you use it. It stops below a square-shaped platform hanging in the air.
Moving to the right leads you to a ledge where bouncy blocks can be spotted. Make your way through them as you jump down and move to a similar ledge. Jump down again to reach a platform that leads to a shifting bouncy block. It will move to the right and travels below you as you move forward. Do not keep too far from it because it is essential for you. After you are done, the last series of platforms lead to the end flag.
Tip: The second Star Coin is on the platform at the top of two parallel walls wherein you have to bounce and jump. This area is just after the checkpoint.
The third Star Coin is below two winged Goombas. It is before the end of the level beside a long “?” block.
World 6 – Airship
Two giant spikes block your path as the screen continuously advances to the right. Move fast and do not wait for them to recede. Additionally, a Gopher beside the spikes will lob Babomps at you so get past him to reach a number of breakable crates and huge spikes. Move swiftly as the recede. The first Star Coin is just behind the set of crates before the next batch of huge spikes.
Tip: The second Star Coin is just above the trio of purple blocks. They are also just before the second set of spikes.
Another set of giant spikes is near a number of bouncy blocks. Because the spikes are arranged horizontally across the screen, your bounce must be timed to avoid being damaged. Move on after making it through these thorny obstacles. There is a warp pipe as you move to the right. Pom Pom, the boss battle, is on the way after you use the warp pipe to get through it.
Tip: The third Star Coin is near the ceiling at the area of the bouncy blocks. Rebound jump off of the wall to grab the coin.
Pom Pom jumps around the room and shoots boomerang at you. Do your usual stuff by dodging the offense and moving in to jump on her head. The floor has fire in between and divided into sections so be careful not to be burned alive. Jump often and give Pom Pom three bops to the head to be triumphant in this fight.
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World 7
World 7 – level 1
You will be moving towards a trench filled with water. Let Mario dive at the bottom of the water. A few golden rings and two trios of blocks will catch your attention as you move down the bottom. You can grab some coins from the former. As you move to the left of some colorful shell-like platforms, you will encounter two fish swimming back and forth. There are also two rows of stacked crates, a row of “?” blocks, and a blue “P” switch. You can grab a Fire Flower as you hit the blocks while the wall to the right will slide open as you step on the “P” switch. The first Star Coin can be found within the room with the blue “P” switch as you smash the stacked crates.
You will come to a room of orange spiky plants as you move towards the right to the original location of the wall. Two Puffer Fish swim back and forth as you swim over the room. There is a corridor at the spot where the two fish meet or collect some coins from a warp pipe to the right. There are a few breakable blocks you can smash to find a clock. A slanted corridor to the right leads to the checkpoint flag.
Three Spiked Eels are underneath a ledge appearing in and out of the screen’s right side. Move down the floor below as you dodge them then head to the right. The current will prevent you from moving back left so continue moving to the right. Bounce off a patch of music note blocks you will encounter to reach an ascending corridor. The rear portions of the Spiked Eels are to its right. You will head into a warp pipe as you swim upwards. There are two crates you can smash containing Fire Flower. You will lead to the end flag as you enter the warp pipe.
Tip: The second Star Coin is in a small space at the location of the first Spiked Eel. The latter is at the left side of the ascending corridor after you bounce off from the music note blocks.
The third Star Coin is inside the cave with a Spiked Eel at the rear wall of the corridor. Beware of the Eel as you grab the Star Coin.
World 7 – level 2
There is a Spiked bar that swings from wall to wall in a corridor. You will end up to a Chain Chomp below a “?” block as you run past the group of swinging Spiked bars. Better not to sacrifice your safety for the coins you can get from the block. Timed Spiked bars that swings in precise succession will surprise you again. You will encounter a Chain Chomp below a red”!” block as you run past this next set of Spiked bars. Move on to the right as you ignore hitting the red “!” block to prevent damage. More Spiked bars are ahead, but swings towards and away from you. You will reach a door as you get past this area.
Tip: The first Star Coin is inside an alcove accessible from a platform after hitting the red “!” with the Chain Chomp.
Activate the checkpoint flag after entering the door then press on. There are spiked bars on groups of tilting platforms you will cross. Move to the right after successfully passing this area. Spiked platforms and swinging spiked bars are at the end of a corridor. The end flag is at a door after the corridor.
Tip: The second Star Coin is just to the right of two fall away platforms. They are located at the middle of the tilting platforms’ area.
The third Star Coin is hanging above the left side of the first spiked platform. This is from the long line of spiked platforms and swinging spiked bars in a corridor after the tilting platforms.
World 7 – level 3
As you stand on a platform, three Beetles are flying from right to left on a tightrope. You will end up beside a wall lined with bars as you pass the end of the tightrope. Avoid the patrolling Fuzzy as you leap from a bar after another. You can teleport to the next area through a “!” block that is reached from two bars that are diagonally slanted. The first Star Coin is just underneath the “!” block to the right. It can be reached through the slanted bar.
You are now in an area with more bars. You will see three purple boxes with up arrows on them. Follow the bars as you move to the right. You will now come to a platform with a “!” block, checkpoint flag, and telescope. Leap to “!” block after activating the checkpoint. The second Star Coin is in a secret area that is accessible after punching the purple blocks.
Another section of bars is ahead. Move up as you jump from bar to bar. A platform is on top where you can continue moving to the right. There are a few more bars after reaching an”!” block. You will be led to an end flag after jumping into the block. The third Star Coin is on the left side before the top platform. This area is just after the checkpoint flag.
World 7 – level 4
There is large spinning gear in front of you with a “?” block in the middle. Another gear is at its top right section as you leap onto it. Jump from one gear to another as you get pass the three Babombs that await you. You will notice a blue swinging platform after jumping off from the final gear. Jump onto it as it gets close. Jump off to the next platform as the first swings to the right. The former has a tall platform protruding out. To your right is a ferris wheel with blue platforms that circle to your right. Jump onto one of the platforms as it gets close.
Tip: The first Star Coin is suspended just above the right side of the blue swinging platform. To grab the coin, use a pole to reach the top.
There is the so called face of the clock where the ferris wheel platforms rotate. Three holes lead to the right, and the one to the left ends up to a small room with a mole. There is also a “?” block with a Fire Flower. Dodge Moles as you enter the right hole leading forward to the level. You will end up on a “!” block leading to the next area. Bounce of the nearest Mole to grab the second Star Coin floating above the “!” block.
You will reach the checkpoint flag after being teleported by the “!” block. Grab it and you will end up in a bottomless pit with two pairs of yellow L-shaped platforms rotating in circles. There is a grated platform to the left as you head to the top-left L-shaped platform. There is another L-shaped platform ahead as you jump off from the grated platform. Wait for it to spin towards you before jumping as you notice another ferris wheel of blue platforms rotating up beside the wall where the end flag is just to the right.
Tip: On the top-right L-shaped platform can be found the third Star Coin. It is just after the checkpoint flag.
World 7 – level 5
Tiny buzz saws that appear out of the ground are scattered along the path as you move forward. They will cut away potions of the ground as you move closer. Be careful not to stand on a place for too long. Move forward and turn right where you will encounter about six buzz saws. The first Star Coin is just floating on top of a platform at the first right turn. Grab it immediately before the ground is messed up by the buzz saws.
You are now moving into a corridor with platforms that cut away as you get close. Move fast and you will be led to a platform with two “?” blocks and a Goomba. You can grab the Tanooki Leaf inside one of the blocks. A few buzz saws cut short the spinning platform that you are into. Just stand at the middle of the platform to be safe from the buzz saws. Am large group of Tanooki Goombas await you as you jump off the platform. Move forward as you avoid them and the buzz saws that will cut the ground away.
Tip: The second Star Coin is in the top left portion of the flooring that the buzz saws cut apart. This is just after the long spinning platform.
Head up the steps going to the right as you activate the checkpoint flag. A gap is bridged by platforms that cut away as you cross. A Tanooki Leaf is at the “?” block on the last piece of platform. Just ignore it and turn a corner to reach a huge platform that moves forward after you board it. Buzz saws will cut away the platform so change your position to avoid being annihilated. The end flag is just at the end of the platform.
Tip: As you fight for you life at the large platform, the third Star Coin will drift by at the left side of the screen. You can grab it by staying at the left of the platform.
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World 8
World 8-level 1
You will see three round holes on the rear wall as you start. As you get near them, spiked balls will start to come out of them. Jump up behind the walls to avoid them and you will encounter two ascending and descending yellow platforms. Climb them to get to the next area wherein another hole to the left spits out spiked balls. Dodge them as they head to the right and move towards a warp pipe taking the right route.
Tip: At the opposite direction of the warp pipe, the first Star Coin can be found. It appears after hitting a platform block that has a path of blocks in it.
Spiked balls will roll towards you as you stand at the rear area after getting out of the warp pipe. You will end up in a descending escalator as you run forward. Above it are three holes that spit out spiked balls. Brave the latter to reach the checkpoint flag on top.
Tip: The second Star Coin is located at the right of a few “?” blocks. These blocks are visible after you jump onto a breakable platform located along the wall beside the checkpoint.
You will come across another hole in the wall that spits out spiked balls after activating the checkpoint flag and moving forward. Move across the blue/red platforms to the right of the hole pressing forward to the right.
In the area where you got the second Star Coin, one “?” block will get stuck on your head as you hit all the blocks at the platform above. The block that is attached to you will continuously give you coins as you move forward. A lot of lives can be acquired through this as you spend some time at the end of the level.
As you move on, climb a pole that has a “!” block near the top. Again, there are holes that spit out spiked balls on a descending ramp at the next area. Avoid the balls that roll down at you as you run down the ramp. There are crates that will block your way as well as a giant spiked ball that will also start rolling. To avoid being hit by giant ball, move to the either left or right as you reach the edge of the ramp. You will reach a platform with cannon and warp pipe. The end flag can be reached with either of them but aim the cannon to get the golden flag. The third Star Coin is suspended above the air at the middle of the ramp. Get in the cannon below the ramp to spot the Star Coin.
World 8-level 2
As you head right, there are three poles standing in a row. You will then reach a platform with two jets firing at the end. Jump off as the flames recede to get to the next platform that has another pole. The latter will move forward as you jump on it and will pass through an empty space without ground. Hold on tight and climb higher as it passes a flame jet. The first Star Coin can be found hanging in the air just after the last of the three poles.
The pole will stop at another platform where you can jump and move to the right. At the edge of the nearby cliff, you will see two revolving yellow platforms. There is a second set of revolving platform flame jets as you jump over the first pair. Leap at the top of one of the platforms and jump on the area where the flame jets are. The checkpoint flag can be found here. The second Star Coin is on the fall away platforms just beside the second set of yellow platforms.
A set of lined up poles is ahead as you move to the right. These poles rise and fall, unlike the previous ones. Be careful of the flame jets as you jump along the poles and eventually reach a grassy platform with steps. As you climb the steps, you will reach another pole that hangs along a track. Jump over the pole as it travels along the cliff. Avoid the flame jets during your travel.
Jump off the pole as it reaches the end of the track and head to the right. There is a long stretch of fall away platforms that lead to another pole that is hanging on a track. Ride this pole to its end where it will bring you to a rotating yellow platform leading to the end flag. Just before the end of the level, the third Star Coin can be found on the fall away platforms.
World 8-level 3
You will travel across a few platforms and reach the area of two spinning cylinders with Moles all over. They will throw wrenches at you as you jump from them. You will land on another platform with a second pair of spinning shapes. Ultimately, a spinning rectangle will lead you to the checkpoint flag. The rectangle is reached through a platform from the pair of spinning shapes. There is also an assortment of spinning platforms after the checkpoint flag. You will eventually platform with a trio of Moles and three turtle shells as you jump across the spinning platforms.
Tip: The first Star Coin can be found on a platform from a raised up gear. This is in the area after the pair of spinning cylinders in a small platform beside a bigger one.
The second Star Coin is one of the blocks at the area of the numerous spinning blocks.
As you run on top of this area, there is another spinning cylinder connected to a long rectangular platform. The platform will spin as you reach the end of the cylinder for you to run across the right side. At the platform’s end, there is a tiny platform with a “!” block as well as the third Star Coin. Run towards a second rotating platform changing sides as it sways. Run to the right as you reach a yellow platform to get to the end flag.
World 8-level 4
As you move through a corridor, the floor where you are standing on will break apart and suspends in the air. Grab a power up as it passes under a “?” block. The traveling floor will stop at another hallway. At the rear wall, there is a row of “?” blocks. You will reach a green arrow platform as you punch the blocks and make your way to the right. Step on the right arrow as you jump onto it. You will then reach two stone slabs that slide in and out of the wall. The platform will continue to move even if you get stranded between the slabs.
Tip: The first Star Coin can be found floating ahead of the green directional platform. Jump off to one of the slabs to reach it after it stops between them.
After passing the two slabs, the fall of the platform signals the end of the track. Ride the rails to the left as you land and you will be taken to another set of rails. Move to the left as you stand wherein you will fins a Random Item Box. There are three more slabs that do not pose much threat. At the end of the track, you can jump off to the right of another platform that will lead you to the checkpoint flag.
There is a spinning circular platform to the right of the checkpoint. It has a checkered floor and a “?” block with Star at the center. Boos will pop up as you hit the block so use the star to take them out to gather a few 1ups. You will encounter a floating section of floor running to the right side of the platform. It will take you to numerous strings of ghosts as it moves. The floor will eventually drop down as you avoid the ghosts. The end flag is near when a section with a purple door appears before you.
Tip: The second Star Coin is with the coins that ring the circular platform following the checkpoint.
Grab the third Star Coin as it passes by while you are at the floating floor after the checkpoint.
World 8-level 5
You will reach a gap bridged by blue/red platforms as you press on and move forward. You will step on a few blocks that fall apart as you cross the platforms. There is another set of blue/red platforms down below. This group of platforms lined in perfect rows, which are easier to traverse. However, you will be fired on by Bullet Bills as you make your way through the entire pathway.
Tip: The first Star Coin is in the first section of the Blue/Red platforms. Jump over to the blue portion of the last colored platform to grab the Star Coin.
There is a pole to the left of the Bullet Bill cannon at the edge of the Blue/Red pathway. There will be a floating platform moving back and forth as you reach its top. You will reach the checkpoint through a pathway that appeared after jumping from the pole to the platform. Gophers that are lobbing wrench are at the new section of Blue/ Red platforms. They can be seen just right after the checkpoint. The second Star Coin is floating above a Gopher beside the Blue/Red platform.
You will end up on a path of crumbling blocks after crossing the Blue/Red platforms. There will be a platform with a purple “?” box as you follow the path. Giant Bullet Bills will hit you as you move towards another set of platforms to the right. Crossing this area will lead you to the end flag. The third Star Coin is hanging above a Gopher as jump inside a purple “?” box at the Blue/Red platforms where the giant Bullet Bills are.
World 8 – Castle
A blue “P” button guarded by a pair of Wizards immediately welcomes you. As you stamp on the button and dodge their attacks, a grated path will bridge the second platform as it rises out of the level. You will reach a pair of poles as you move on to the right. Climb up the second pole to reach the area on top as you watch out for the lava geysers.
Tip: You can grab the first Star Coin from the base of the second pole just above the stream of lava.
The pole will lead you to a dead end, but you got to avoid the spinning fire wheel at the center of the platform. Proceed to the rear wall with protruded ledges. They will lead you to a green directional platform. Step onto the right arrow as you jump down to it. You will get to the checkpoint flag as you ride the platform all the way to the right. As you step on a blue “P” button following the checkpoint flag, the platform below them will shoot up. Take out three Boomerang Brothers as you move forward.
Tip: Use a Boomerang Flower to grab the second Star Coin suspended above the lava. It is between two platforms at the back of the three Boomerang Brothers.
Purple platforms will appear as you get near a ledge overlooking the lava. More platforms will pop up as you forward to an “!” block. Use it to teleport to the next area where Bowser will appear. Rounded spinning platforms bridge a section of lava along the way. Move towards Bowser by crossing the platforms. You can hurt Bowser, and he’ll even do a slam that will create shockwave. Run past him and defeat him by jumping on the button. Continue to the end flag after completing the section.
Tip: After the rounded spinning platforms, the third Star Coin can be seen floating over the lava at the end of the platforms. Utilize a Tanooki Suit or Boomerang to grab it.
World 8-level 6
Be careful as you step on a grated platform that floats on the lava. It will sink fast so make it to a stable ground. Hop onto a large grated wheel which will move as you step on it. You will reach another platform as you roll forward. Get past the Wallop that obstructs your way. You will reach a giant screw with nut. Walk on top of the nut to move it to the right. Where you will see a ‘!” block. The first Star Coin will float above you as you turn the nut to the left.
The “!” block follows the checkpoint flag which you need to activate as you move forward. You are now moving towards a square platform being guarded by a Wallop. Climb the stairs on its side as you get past the Wallop. The platform will roll like a wheel as you stand on its right side. Be careful of the lava as the platforms rolls until you reach another platform below. Hop on the large wheel at its side and move to the right.
Tip: The second Star Coin is hidden under a grated platform with a floating clock above it. This is after the checkpoint following the giant wheel.
You will see another giant screw with nut as you roll the wheel to the right. The nut will ascend as you move counter-clockwise. You will then move towards a huge spinning and tilting cylinder. Climb up the cylinder as you look at the lava below. The opening at the end of the cylinder leads to an “!” block that end at the end flag. The third Star Coin is just at the end of the cylinder which you need to roll to reveal the Star Coin.
World 8 – Bowser’s Lair
There will be Fireballs that will shoot at you as you ride an on-rails platform going to the Castle. Dodge them with all your might because they are plenty and fast. After overcoming the Fireballs, you will then be carried to a wooden platform that will elevate you to a path of crumbling blocks. Run past these blocks above the lava to reach a series of three platforms. You will end up to a second on-rail platform.
Tip: The first Star Coin floats above the rails at the middle between the start and “!” box.
The second Star Coin floats above the second platform of the three platforms. Jump and grab the Star Coin as the platform shoot up.
As you ride the platform, a new set of Fireballs will come your way. They are more plentiful but easy to dodge because of the pattern. You will shoot up to the next area at the end of the rails. Enter the cannon you will encounter as you move forward where you will see a red ring. You have to aim and fire at the ring to be launched to another tower with cannon on top. Enter the cannon to see a gold ring which you will fire at to be launched to a winding path. The path leads to the top of a tower with giant red doors. The third Star Coin floating as you ride the next on-rails platform.
After you enter the door, a cutscene is triggered wherein Bowser appears. Bowser will attack after the cutscene throwing barrels and spiked balls. Dodge the attacks and get near him for him to retreat. Grab a “?” block containing a power up. Bowser will block you way at the Blue Ridge. He’ll shoot fire balls again, but you can get the pattern. Run past him as he jumps to reach a wall at the end of the bridge. You can run through to the next button after made a hole on it with the fire ball. Bowser will fall as you step on the button.
Bowser will come out again as you climb the stairs after the button. At a distance, he will shoot fire balls but will chase you at the Blue Ridge. Breakable blocks will obstruct your path so move fast. Beat Bowser by jumping on the button at the end of the bridge. Peach is waiting for you at the end flag. You are rewarded with a dance, so use your Tanooki Suit to fly her to the majestic mushroom kingdom.
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