Star 1: Big Bob-omb on the Summit
Work your way to the very top of the mountain and
defeat the Big Bob-omb for the Star. From where you
begin Course 1, follow the dirt path over the wooden
bridge. Continue past the Big Chomp, then over the
unstable wooden bridge. Go right through the opening
in the metal fence. Go right and cross the small pit
with rolling balls. Follow the dirt path up the
mountain, making sure to avoid all of the large black
rolling balls. At the top of the mountain, talk to the
Big Bob-omb. Defeat him for the Star
Course 1
Star 2: Race against Koopa the Quick
Talk to the Koopa and agree to race him to the
mountaintop. If you win, he'll give you a Star. You
can only complete this objective as Mario. If you are
not Mario, check the Touch Screen for the location of
the nearest Mario Hat. Collect it, then come back to
Koopa to race.
The race calls for you to follow the same path you
took to reach the Big Bob-omb at the top of the
mountain. From where you begin Course 1, follow the
dirt path over the wooden bridge. Continue past the
Big Chomp, then over the unstable wooden bridge. Go
right through the opening in the metal fence. Go right
and cross the small pit with rolling balls. Follow the
dirt path up the mountain, making sure to avoid all of
the large black rolling balls.
Star 3: 5 Silver Stars
Collect the five Silver Stars scattered throughout the
area, then collect the Star near the entrance. Collect
the stars in any order. All Stars are visible on the
Touch Screen Map. Any time you are hit by an enemy,
you will drop one of the stars you have collected. One
Star is above the tree near the entrance. One Star is
attached to the Chomp's chain. One Star is inside a
tree on the left side of the course. One Star is in a
flower patch on the far side of the course. One Star
is carried by a Goomba at the base of the mountain
Star 4: Big Bob-omb's Revenge
Work your way to the very top of the mountain and
defeat the Big Bob-omb for the Star. You must defeat
the Big Bob-omb as Mario this time. Collect the Mario
Hat on your way up the mountain. From where you begin
Course 1, follow the dirt path over the wooden bridge.
Continue past the Big Chomp, then over the unstable
wooden bridge. Go right through the opening in the
metal fence. Go right and cross the small pit with
rolling balls. Follow the dirt path up the mountain,
making sure to avoid all of the large black rolling
balls. There is a Goomba wearing a Mario Hat about
halfway up the mountain. Destroy it to collect the
hat. At the top of the mountain, talk to the Big
Bob-omb. Defeat him for the Star.
Star 5: Mario Wings to the Sky
Get the Wing Cap from the floating island, then fly
through the five rings of yellow coins. Collect the
Yellow Coin in the center of each ring in order to
make a Star appear near the four wooden posts. After
locating the Red Switch Block in the Tower of the Wing
Cap, use the Cannon to reach the floating island. Jump
into the Red Exclamation Block to obtain the Wing Cap,
then use the Cannon to shoot yourself into the ring of
Yellow Coins. Fly through all five rings and collect
the Yellow Coin in the center of each ring in order to
make a Star appear near the four wooden posts.
Star 6: Find the 8 Red Coins
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the
course. Six of the Red Coins are out in the open, one
is under the concrete bridge near the large metal gate
(this is the most-missed coin), and one is located on
the small island in the sky. After you collect all
eight Red Coins, the Star will appear near the four
wooden posts.
You can collect the eight Red Coins in any order. One
is located above the two moving platforms near the Big
Chomp. One is located on top of a rock in the grassy
field. One is located above the wooden post that the
Big Chomp is chained to. One is located underneath the
concrete bridge near the metal gate. One is located on
the grassy hill near the bottom of the mountain. One
is located on top of a tree that is on the island in
the sky. Two are located next to the four wooden posts
in the grassy field.
Star 7: Behind Big Chomp's Gate
From where you begin Course 1, follow the dirt path to
the stationary wooden bridge. Continue left to the
Chain-Chomp, then quickly Stomp the wooden post that
he's chained to. Repeat this two more times until the
Chain-Chomp breaks free and opens the gate for you.
Enter the small opening behind the gate to collect
Star 7.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. Although we don't have directions to
locate the coins, you'll find 146 coins on the course.
A Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin
equals two Yellow Coins.
COURSE 2
Star 1: Chip off Whomp's Block
Work your way to the very top of the Fortress and
defeat the Giant Whomp. From where you begin Course 2,
jump onto the ledge. Double Jump onto the top of the
stone wall. Follow the path up to the wooden sign.
Turn left and follow the path to the sleeping Piranha
Plant. Tiptoe past the plant, then cross the
collapsing bridge. Cross the wooden plank. Wait for
the revolving wooden platform to reach the ledge you
are standing on. Walk onto the center of the platform,
then ride it to the other side. Continue right past
the two Small Whomps. Ride one of the platforms to the
top of the Fortress. Once at the top of the Fortress,
talk to the Giant Whomp, then battle him to receive
the Star.
Star 2: To the Top of the Fortress
Work your way to the very top of the Fortress by
following the same path you did to locate the Giant
Whomp. Climb to the top of the tower to obtain a Star.
From where you begin Course 2, jump onto the ledge.
Double Jump onto the top of the stone wall. Follow the
path up to the wooden sign. Turn left and follow the
path to the sleeping Piranha Plant. Tiptoe past the
plant, then cross the collapsing bridge. Cross the
wooden plank. Wait for the revolving wooden platform
to reach the ledge you are standing on. Walk onto the
center of the platform, then ride it to the other
side. Continue right past the two Small Whomps. Ride
one of the platforms to the top of the Fortress. Jump
across the platforms to reach the top of the tower for
a Star.
Star 3: Shoot into the Wild Blue
From where you begin Course 2, jump onto the ledge.
Double Jump onto the top of the stone wall. Go left
through the shallow water field and talk to the Pink
Bob-omb to activate the Cannon. Drop into the Cannon.
Aim the crosshairs down and left until you see a ledge
with a flagpole. Aim the crosshairs at the center
brick column, then move them up until the left and
right triangles are above the top brick platform.
Shoot out of the Cannon. If successful, you will
collide with the center column; If not, try again.
Finally, slide down the small pole and collect the
Star on the ledge below.
Star 4: Red Coins on the Floating Isle
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the
course. After you collect all eight, a Star will
appear near the entrance of the course. You can
collect the coins in any order. One is located above
the moving block near the entrance. One is located
above the Blue Thwomp near the entrance. One is
located behind the sleeping Piranha Plant. One is
located on the narrow ledge between the two sleeping
Piranha Plants. One is located in the flower patch at
the opposite end of the Course. One is located next to
the revolving platform. Two are located on top of the
floating islands in the sky.
Star 5: Fall onto the Caged Island
Collect the Star that's located inside the floating
caged island in the sky. From where you begin Course
2, jump into the tree and awaken the friendly Owl.
Grab the Owl by holding the A Button, then allow the
Owl to fly you above the Fortress. Once directly over
the caged island, let go of the Owl and drop down onto
the Star.
Star 6: Blast Away the Wall
From where you begin, jump onto the small ledge next
to the stone wall, then Double Jump onto the top of
the stone wall. Go left through the shallow water
field and jump into the Cannon. Aim the crosshairs at
the top-right corner of the right wall that appears
below the moving wooden platform. Shoot Mario into the
wall to break off the corner and reveal a Star. To
reach the Star, either re-enter the Cannon and shoot
yourself into it, or climb up the Fortress and drop
down onto it.
Star 7: Switch Star of the Fortress
From where you begin, go right and follow the grassy
path. Jump across the first gap. Locate the red block
within the wall alcove and Stomp it to destroy it.
Step on the star switch. Continue following the path,
jumping over the fences and gaps, to reach the Star
before it disappears. If the Star disappears, return
to the star switch and step on it again.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 141 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
Course 3: Jolly Roger Bay
Course 3 is located on the right side of the Castle's
first floor. From the entrance of the Castle, follow
the red floor to the far right door that has a yellow
star with the number three on it. Enter the door, then
go forward and jump into the painting of the sunken
ship. You must have three Stars to enter.
Star 1: Plunder in the Sunken Ship
Enter the water and swim to the other side of the
lake. Swim down to the bottom to discover a Sunken
Ship guarded by an Eel. After approximately two
minutes, the giant Eel will swim out of the window.
Enter the Sunken Ship. Open the chest to drain the
water. Climb the platforms to reach the Yellow
Exclamation Block at the other end of the ship. Jump
into the block to obtain the Star.
Star 2: Can the Eel Come out to Play?
Jump into the lake, then swim down into the deep
section of water, nearest to the ship, until you
locate the Eel popping its head out of an opening in
the seawall. Swim in front of the Eel to lure it out
of its cave, then carefully swim behind the Eel and
touch the Star on its tail. This can be tricky,
because the Eel moves in many different directions. If
the Eel re-enters the cave, simply lure it back out
and try again.
Star 3: Treasure of the Ocean Cave
Swim to the deep section of water and locate a cave
within the seawall. Swim through the cave's tunnel to
reach a secluded dry area with falling pillars. Follow
the path to the end of the cave and open the chests in
the following order: Open the chest at the rear of the
room; open the chest to the left of the first chest
you opened; open the chest on the far right side of
the room; and then open the remaining chest to receive
the Star.
Star 4: Red Coins on the Ship Afloat
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the
course. Four of the Red Coins are found underwater
inside the clam shells, one is located near the Pink
Bob-omb and three are located on the Ship. After you
collect all eight Red Coins, the Star will appear on
the Ship. You can collect the eight Red Coins in any
order.
Star 5: Blast to the Stone Pillar
From where you begin Course 3, follow the shoreline to
the right until you reach some water. Swim forward to
the small piece of land with the Pink Bob-omb on it.
Talk to her to activate the Cannon. Swim to the small
rock island near the entrance of the course, with a
Cannon in it. Enter the Cannon. Move the crosshairs
down and to the right until you see three stone
pillars sticking out of the water. Aim the top and
bottom triangles so they are covering the far-left
pillar, then move the crosshairs up about 2 inches
above the pillar. Shoot out of the Cannon and grab
onto the far-left stone pillar. If you miss, make the
proper adjustments in the aiming, then try it again.
Once on the stone pillar, face away from the Star,
then jump over to the ledge to collect it.
Star 6: Switch Star of the Bay
You need to play as Luigi to get this Star. Swim to
the deep section of water and locate a cave within the
seawall. Swim through the cave's tunnel to reach a
secluded dry area with falling pillars. Hit the Red
Block for a Power Flower to make Luigi Invisible.
Follow the right wall to locate a star switch next to
a wooden sign. Step on it to make a Star appear.
Follow the path to the end of the cave to collect the
Star.
Star 7: Through the Jet Stream
You need to use Wario to swim into the jet stream and
collect the Star. From the beginning of Course 3, swim
out to the Red Exclamation Block located on the right
side of the lake. Jump into the block and touch the
Power Flower to become Metal. Jump into the water
toward the ship. After sinking to the bottom, quickly
jump into the jet stream and collect the Star.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 104 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
Course 4: COOL COOL MOUNTAIN
Course 4 is located near the left side of the Castle's
first floor. From the entrance of the Castle, walk
forward to the base of the large red stairwell. Go to
the left of the stairs and enter the door that has a
yellow star with the number three on it. Once inside
the small room, go forward and jump into the center
painting of the snowman. You need three Stars to enter
this course.
Star 1: Slip Slidin' Away
Jump on top of the cabin near the entrance of the
course, then enter the chimney. Once inside, slide
down to the bottom of the Snow Slide, then exit
through the wooden door and collect the Star. If you
are having difficulties safely reaching the bottom of
the slide, there's a shortcut that will make things a
little easier for you.
The shortcut is located in the first tunnel you pass
through. While sliding through the tunnel, look for a
row of five Yellow Coins that are lined up in the
direction of the right wall. Follow the path into the
wall to locate a hidden passageway. This shortcut will
take you straight to the end of the slide.
Star 2: Li'l Penguin Lost
Go to the top of the mountain and pick up the Baby
Penguin, then carry it to the bottom of the mountain.
Bring the Baby to its mother and she will give you the
Star. To get to the Baby Penguin: From where you begin
Course 4, jump up onto the Cabin's chimney, then jump
up to the top of the mountain. Stand next to the Baby
Penguin and press the A Button to grab onto it.
To return it to its Mother: Slide down the
mountainside until you reach the wooden bridge with
the two jumping Snowmen. Carefully walk across the
wooden bridge, then continue down to the bottom of the
mountain. With the Baby Penguin in hand, talk to the
Mother Penguin to receive the Star.
Star 4: Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the
course. Six are found out in the open, one is located
behind the ice column near the center of the mountain,
and one is located at the top of the tram. After you
collect all eight Red Coins, the Star will appear on
the other side of the broken rope bridge near the
center of the mountain.
You can collect the eight Red Coins in any order. One
is encased in ice near the entrance of the course. One
is encased in ice by the ice wall on the mountainside.
One is located near the big Snowman at the bottom of
the mountain slide. One is located above the snow
covered tree near the Mother Penguin. One is located
on the other side of the wall to the right of the
Mother Penguin. One is located on the small platform
underneath the mountainside. One is located at the top
of the tram. One is located on the broken rope bridge
near the jumping Snowmen.
Star 4 will appear on the other side of the broken
rope bridge.
Star 5: Snowman's Lost His Head
From where you begin Course 4, jump up onto the
cabin's chimney, then jump up to the top of the
mountain. Go left. Drop down to the wooden platform
and talk to the Snowman's body. The body will start
rolling down the mountain slide. Race the body down to
the Snowman's head at the bottom of the mountain
slide. You cannot take any shortcuts. If you jump off
the mountainside, the Snowman's Body will not follow
Mario into the Snowman's head. Quickly stand to the
left or the right side of the Snowman's head and wait
for the body to bounce into the head. If it doesn't
work, restart the objective and try it again.
Afterward, talk to the Snowman to receive the Star.
Star 6: Mario's Super Wall Kick
If you haven't spoken with the Pink Bob-omb yet, you
must first do so. Then, enter the Cannon near the base
of the tram. Move the crosshairs down and left until
you see a ledge with a snow-covered tree on it. Aim
the crosshairs so the center is about two inches above
the tree, then shoot out of the Cannon. If successful,
you'll grab onto the tree; if not, try again!
Follow the narrow path around the mountain, then Long
Jump over the large gap. Continue up the path, then
back to the right until you reach a blue wall. Wall
Kick off the blue wall and land on the ledge to the
left. Continue up the path and time a Double Jump so
that the second jump is near the end of the path. If
timed correctly, you can then Wall Kick off the upper
portion of the wall and land on the ledge to the
right. Carefully walk across the icy bridge and
collect the Star.
Star 7: Switch Star of Cool, Cool Mountain
You need to play as Wario to collect this Star. Go to
the bottom of the mountain and jump onto the tram.
Ride the tram halfway up, then jump onto the small
floating island with the Pink Bob-omb. Step on the
Star Switch, then jump off the island towards the
Mother Penguin to ride the air current towards the
Star. Continue forward to a frozen pond with the Star
inside. Stomp the ice to destroy it and collect the
Star.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 154 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
For world 5-10
Course 5: Big Boo's Haunt
The entrance to Course 5 is behind the Castle, in the
small courtyard with the Star Fountain in the center.
From the entrance of the Castle, walk forward to the
base of the large red stairwell. Go to the right or
left of the stairs and enter the wooden door. Walk
left to the hallway and look for a Big Boo (ghost).
You need at least 12 Stars to make the Boo Buddies
appear in the courtyard. If the Big Boo appears, then
you have enough Stars to locate Course 5. Follow the
Big Boo through the door at the end of the hallway to
enter the Castle's Courtyard. Go to the upper-left
corner and stomp on the large Boo that's hiding a
small, birdcage-like item. Walk towards the cage to
automatically jump into it.
Star 1: Go on a Ghost Hunt
There are many Boo Buddies scattered throughout the
Haunted House. In order to obtain the Star, you need
to defeat at least five of them. If you search the
first floor, you will find two Boo Buddies inside the
room at the rear entrance of the house. One is in the
room with the Mr. I enemy. One is in the room with the
collapsing bridge. One is in the room with the black
pit. After you defeat five Boo Buddies, a Big Boo will
appear inside the entrance of the house. Defeat the
Big Boo to receive the Star.
Star 2: Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round
Enter the wooden shack to the left of the Haunted
House, then follow the one-way path to the
Merry-Go-Round. Once inside the Merry-Go-Round, defeat
five Boo Buddies to make a Big Boo appear. Defeat the
Big Boo to obtain the Star.
Star 3: Secret of the Haunted Books
Once inside the Haunted House, jump up the stairs to
the second floor. Enter the second door to the left,
then follow the path until you reach three green books
sticking out of a bookcase. Jump into the middle book,
right book, then left book to reveal a hidden
passageway that will lead you to the Star.
Star 4: Seek the 8 Red Coins
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the
Haunted House. Four are located on the first floor and
four are located on the second floor. After you
collect all eight Red Coins, the Star will appear on
the second floor, where the moonlight shines through
the window. You can collect the eight Red Coins in any
order.
First Floor: One is located in the room with the
piano. Two are located in the room with the picture of
the Boo Buddy. One is located in the room with the
black pit.
Second Floor: One is located in the room with the red
wire net. One is located in the room with the coffins.
One is located in the room with the hidden floor
panel. One is in the air above the entrance to the
Haunted House.
Star 5: Big Boo's Balcony
Once inside the Haunted House, jump up the stairs to
the second floor, then enter the second door to the
right. Jump up onto the wooden platform in the corner
of the room. Jump into the red block for a Power
Flower, then float to the ledge above. Enter the door.
Go through the double-doors on the right side of the
room (Mario's left). Defeat the Big Boo that is
outside on the ledge. Jump into the red block for a
Power Flower, then float to the top of the house for
the Star.
You must be Luigi to collect this Star. Once inside
the Haunted House, jump up the stairs to the second
floor, then enter the second door to the right. Jump
up onto the wooden platform in the corner of the room.
Jump onto the red block. Backward somersault to the
upper ledge, then go through the door. Go through the
double-doors on the right side of the room. Hit the
Red Block for the Power Flower to turn Luigi
Invisible. Return through the door. Run to the other
side of the room and jump through the picture of the
Boo Buddy (ghost). Once inside the secret room, defeat
Mr. I (spinning eye) to obtain the Star.
Star 6: Eye to Eye in the Secret Room
You must be Luigi to collect this Star. Once inside
the Haunted House, jump up the stairs to the second
floor, then enter the second door to the right. Jump
up onto the wooden platform in the corner of the room.
Jump onto the red block. Backward somersault to the
upper ledge, then go through the door. Go through the
double-doors on the right side of the room. Hit the
Red Block for the Power Flower to turn Luigi
Invisible. Return through the door. Run to the other
side of the room and jump through the picture of the
Boo Buddy (ghost). Once inside the secret room, defeat
Mr. I (spinning eye) to obtain the Star.
Star 7: Switch Star in the Basement
You need to begin the course as Wario to collect this
Star. 1. Enter the wooden shack to the left of the
Haunted House. Ride the elevator down, then go through
two doors. Go left to a giant brick. Stomp the large
brick to reveal the Star Switch in the water. Exit the
wooden shack and enter the Haunted House. Enter the
second door on the left. Destroy the Boo Buddy for the
Luigi Hat. Exit the room.
Climb the stairs to the second floor. Go through the
second door on the right. Continue through the next
door. Hit the Red Block for Invisibility. Quickly
return through the door. Stand on the moving floor
panel to drop to the basement. Swim forward, then pass
through the fence. Trigger the Star Switch, then
return through the fence to collect the Star.
This Star is very difficult to get and will probably
take several tries.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 151 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
Course 6: Hazy Mazy Cave
Course 6 is located in the sewers underneath the
Castle. From the entrance of the Castle, walk forward
to the base of the large red stairwell. Go to the
right or left of the stairs and enter the wooden door.
Walk down to the bottom of the stairwell and enter the
door with the big keyhole on it. Follow the path to
the end of the tunnel, then go through the wooden door
to enter the sewers. Go right and follow the path
until you reach a wooden door a star on it, then enter
the door. Jump into the pool of liquid metal to enter
the course.
Star 1: Swimming Beast in the Cavern
From the entrance of Course 6, go to the left and Long
Jump over the pit. Go through the door and work your
way to the top of the hill with the rolling rocks.
Enter the door, then jump on the elevator to travel
down to the underground lake. Follow the path into the
water, then swim onto the back of the Swimming Beast.
Walk up onto its head to collect the Wario Hat. Face
the island to have the Beast swim to it. When you are
close enough, jump onto the island. Punch the boulder
to collect the Star.
Star 2: Elevate for 8 Red Coins
From the entrance of Course 6, go to the right.
Destroy the Goomba for the Wario Hat. Continue right
and jump over the pit. Enter the door to locate the
Work Elevator room. Slide down the pole to the bottom
of the room, then go to the bottom-right corner. Climb
the steps to reach the Work Elevator. Jump on the
individual arrows to move the elevator around the
room. There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the Work
Elevator room. Three Red Coins are located within the
wooden crates high above. Five Red Coins can be
located by riding the work elevator and the moving
platforms around the top section of the room. Punch
the red bricks out of the way. After you collect all
eight Red Coins, the Star will appear on the ground in
the center of the room.
Star 3: Metal-Head Wario Can Move
From the entrance of Course 6, go to the right.
Destroy the Goomba for the Wario Hat. Go back to the
left and Long Jump over the pit. Go through the door.
Work your way to the top of the hill with the rolling
rocks. Enter the door. Jump on the elevator to travel
down to the underground lake. Jump into the red block
for the Power Flower to turn Wario into Metal. Follow
the brown path into the water, then follow it to a
Purple Switch. Step on the switch to open the gate.
Enter the door. Long Jump over the two pits, then
collect the Star.
Star 4: Navigating the Toxic Maze
The Hazy Maze is made up of twisting passages and
toxic green gas. From the entrance of Course 6, go to
the right and jump over the pit, then enter the door
to locate the Work Elevator room. Slide down the pole
to the bottom of the room, then follow the second path
to the left and enter the door. Continue forward to
the end of the path, then drop down the back hole to
enter the Hazy Maze.
From the entrance of the Hazy Maze, walk forward to
the Red Exclamation Block. Follow the left-hand wall
past the mole hole until you reach a small dip in the
ground. To the left of the dip in the ground, you will
see a wall that has some green slime on it. If you
examine the top section of the wall, you will see an
opening above the slime. Do a Backward Somersault into
the opening, then enter the door. Follow the path to
the end of room, then ride the elevator up to the
Star.
Star 5: A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit
From the entrance of the Hazy Maze, walk forward to
the Red Exclamation Block. Follow the left-hand wall
to a mole hole. While standing on the mole hole, you
will be able to see a small opening in the wall.
Backward Somersault into the opening, then enter the
door. Follow the path to the end of room, then ride
the elevator up. Go through the door and you'll see
the Star floating above a platform. To get to the
platform, walk out to the wire net floor, then Double
Jump up and hold the B Button to grab onto the wire
net above. While holding the B Button, carefully work
your way out to the platform, then drop down (release
the B Button) and collect the Star.
Star 6: Watch for Rolling Rocks
From the entrance of Course 6, go to the right.
Destroy the Goomba for the Wario Hat. Go back to the
left and Long Jump over the pit. Go through the door.
Work your way to the hill with the rolling rocks.
Continue straight past the hill to a large brick.
Watch the Touch Screen map until the Star appears (it
will be moving inside a rolling rock). When it
appears, stomp the brick for a Mushroom. Destroy the
rolling rock with the Star inside to collect it. If
the Mushroom wears off before you destroy the rock,
you will have to exit the course to try again.
Star 7: Underground Switch Star
From the entrance of Course 6, go to the right.
Destroy the Goomba for the Wario Hat. Continue right
and jump over the pit. Enter the door to locate the
Work Elevator room. Slide down the pole to the bottom
of the room, then go to the upper-right corner to
locate a large brick. Punch the brick to reveal the
Star Switch. Destroy the nearby Goomba for the Mario
Hat. Step onto the Star Switch, then quickly go
towards the stairs that lead to the elevator (in the
bottom-right corner of the room). When you reach the
stairs, follow the wall right to an alcove. Wall Kick
up the walls of the alcove for the Star.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 138 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
Course 7: Lethal Lava Land
Course 7 is located in the sewers underneath the
Castle. From the entrance of the Castle, walk forward
to the base of the large red stairwell. Go to the
right or left of the stairs and enter the wooden door.
Walk down to the bottom of the stairwell and enter the
door with the big keyhole on it. Follow the path to
the end of the tunnel, then go through the wooden door
to enter the sewers. Go right and follow the path to
the picture of the fire demon, then jump into the
picture to enter the course.
This course is easiest when you play as Mario.
Star 1: Boil the Big Bully
From the entrance of Course 7, face the opposite
direction from which you start, then Long Jump to the
small island with the Red Block on it. Jump into the
block to obtain the Wing Cap, then Fly to the square
island with the Big Bully on it. Once on the island,
bump the Big Bully into the lava, then collect the
Star on the nearby island.
Star 2: Bully the Bullies
From the entrance of Course 7, face the opposite
direction from which you start, then Long Jump to the
small island with the Red Block on it. Jump into the
block to obtain the Wing Cap, then Fly to the only
island with three small Bullies on it. Bump all three
Bullies into the lava to make a Big Bully appear. Bump
the Big Bully into the lava, then collect the Star.
Star 3: 8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces
From the entrance of Course 7, face the opposite
direction from which you start, then Long Jump to the
small island with the Red Block on it. Jump into the
block to obtain the Wing Cap, then Fly to the slide
puzzle that has a picture of Bowser on it. Once on the
slide puzzle, carefully collect all eight Red Coins,
then collect the Star that appears next to the puzzle.
Star 4: Red-Hot Log Rolling
From the entrance of Course 7, face the opposite
direction from which you start, then Long Jump to the
small island with the Red Block on it. Jump into the
block to obtain the Wing Cap, then Fly to the other
side of the fenced island and land on the Star.
Star 5: Hot-Foot-It into the Volcano
From the entrance of Course 7, face the opposite
direction from which you start, then Long Jump to the
small island with the Red Block on it. Jump into the
block to obtain the Wing Cap, then Fly to the island
with the volcano on it. You can also try using the
Koopa Shell to reach the island. Jump into the
volcano, then follow the path to the right until you
reach the Star at the top of the volcano.
Star 6: Elevator Tour in the Volcano
From the entrance of Course 7, face the opposite
direction from which you start, then Long Jump to the
small island with the Red Block on it. Jump into the
block to obtain the Wing Cap, then Fly to the island
with the volcano on it. You can also try using the
Koopa Shell to reach the island. Jump into the
volcano, then follow the path to the right and ride
the moving platforms until you reach a pole in the
air. Jump onto the pole, then climb up and jump onto
the next ledge. Climb up the pole. Jump onto the small
floating platform. Jump across the platforms until you
reach the Star.
Star 7: Flaming Silver Stars
Collect the five Silver Stars scattered throughout the
area, then collect the Star near the entrance. Collect
the stars in any order. All Stars are visible on the
Touch Screen Map.
One Star is on the island in the bottom-left corner of
the map. One Star is on the island near the volcano.
One Star is on the island in the upper-left corner of
the map. One Star is on the island in the middle-right
section of the map. One Star is on the island in the
upper-right corner of the map.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 130 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
Course 8: Shifting Sand Land
Course 8 is located in the sewers underneath the
Castle. From the entrance of the Castle, walk forward
to the base of the large red stairwell. Go to the
right or left of the stairs and enter the wooden door.
Walk down to the bottom of the stairwell and enter the
door with the big keyhole on it. Follow the path to
the end of the tunnel, then go through the wooden door
to enter the sewers. Go right and follow the path to
the picture of the fire demon, then follow the path to
the left until you reach a dead-end wall. Jump into
the blank wall to enter the course.
Star 1: In the Talons of the Big Bird
From the entrance of Course 8, go forward to the
two-level stone structure. Triple Jump on top of it
and collect the Wing Cap from the Red Exclamation
Block. Fly to the condor carrying the Star, then fly
into the Star to steal it from the bird. After
stealing the Star, it will shoot to the other side of
the Pyramid. Fly over to the Star to collect it.
Star 2: Shining Atop the Pyramid
From the entrance of Course 8, go forward to the
two-level stone structure. Triple Jump on top of it
and collect the Wing Cap from the Red Exclamation
Block. Fly into the small opening at the very top of
the Pyramid to collect the Star.
Star 3: Inside the Ancient Pyramid
From the entrance of Course 8, go forward to the
two-level stone structure. Triple Jump on top of it
and collect the Wing Cap from the Red Exclamation
Block. Fly to the small opening at the base of the
Pyramid and enter. Walk forward, then go right. Follow
the passage to a small set of stairs.
Take the stairs, then follow the path to the right
until you reach a pole. Climb up the pole. Follow the
path to the wire net overhang. Jump and grab the wire
net (hold the B Button), then climb to the other end.
Climb the steps, then follow the path to the rolling
log. Avoid the log, then continue to follow the path
until you reach moving steps. Climb the steps. Follow
the path to the pole and climb it. Wait for the
jumping block to move towards the path you are
standing on. When it does, quickly run under the block
when it jumps in the air, then continue to the other
side. Run up the small hill, then jump up on the ledge
to reach the Star.
Star 4: Stand Tall on the Four Pillars
From the entrance of Course 8, go forward to the
two-level stone structure. Triple Jump on top of it
and collect the Wing Cap from the Red Exclamation
Block. Fly to each of the four brick pillars and land
on top of them to reveal a secret entrance into the
Pyramid. If landing seems too difficult, you can walk
up the side of the three pillars that aren't in the
darker-colored quicksand. Enter the Pyramid from the
top, then ride the elevator to the floor. Jump into
the small opening in the brick wall, then follow the
path to a room with two Hand Statues. Stand on the
center platform to revive the Two Hand Statues. Defeat
them to obtain the Star.
Star 5: Tox Box Switch Star
As Wario, from the entrance of Course 8, go forward to
the two-level stone structure. A Goomba on the Pyramid
has a Wario Hat, if you need it. Continue past the
structure to a stone path with Toy Boxes on it. Follow
the path up, then right at the intersection. Long Jump
up to a single stone platform, then jump up again to a
large brick. Punch the brick. Punch the brick, then
step on the Star Switch. Quickly Long Jump across the
gaps in the path to reach the Pyramid side of the
quicksand. The Star is behind the Pyramid, near the
tree.
Star 6: Pyramid Puzzle
From the entrance of Course 8, go forward to the
two-level stone structure. Triple Jump on top of it
and collect the Wing Cap from the Red Exclamation
Block. Fly to the small opening at the base of the
Pyramid and enter. Work your way to the top where the
sand is pouring off the side of the ledge. Drop down
onto the three ledges next to the falling sand and
collect three of the Silver Stars, then follow the
river of sand to collect the other two Silver Stars.
After you collect all Five Special Coins, the Star
will appear at the end of the sand river.
Star 7: Free Flying for 8 Red Coins
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the
course. Four are in the air and four are on the
ground. Once all eight Red Coins have been obtained,
the Star will appear on the two-level stone structure
near the entrance of the course.
You can collect the eight Red Coins in any order. One
is located next to the sand hills near the entrance of
the course. One is located inside a brick underneath
the two-level stone structure. Four are floating in
the sky. One is located on the stone path with the
moving boxes. One is located in the small pond.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives.You'll find 130 coins on the course. A Blue
Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals two
Yellow Coins.
Course 9: Dire, Dire Docks
Course 9 is behind the Big Star Door in the Castle's
basement. From the entrance of the Castle, walk
forward to the base of the large red stairwell. Go to
the right or left of the stairs and enter the wooden
door. Walk to the bottom of the stairwell and enter
the door with the big keyhole on it. Enter the Big
Star Door, then go forward and jump into the
shimmering wall of water to enter the course. You must
be Mario to enter the Big Star Door for the first
time. You also need at least 30 Stars to enter.
Star 1: Board Bowser's Sub
After dropping into the water hole, swim through the
tunnel entrance near the bottom, then follow the path
until you reach a large water hole. Once in the larger
water hole, swim to the surface and locate a Red
Exclamation Switch. Step on the switch. Climb the
crates to reach the deck of the Submarine. Walk to the
other side of the Submarine to locate the Star.
Star 2: Chests in the Current
After dropping into the water, swim down to the
bottom. Open the three chests in the following order:
Open the chest that is closest to the clam shell; open
the chest closest to the tunnel entrance; open the
chest that is next to the whirlpool. After opening all
four chests, the Star will appear next to the tunnel
entrance.
Star 3: Pole-Jumping for Red Coins
After dropping into the water hole, swim through the
tunnel entrance near the bottom, then follow the path
until you reach a large water hole. Once in the larger
water hole, swim to the surface and locate a Red
Exclamation Switch. Step on the switch. Use the crates
to the right of the switch to reach a platform, then
jump from pole to pole to collect all eight Red Coins.
(You cannot collect this Star unless you have defeated
Bowser in the Fire Sea. If you haven't defeated him
yet, the poles will not appear.)
Mario will always jump off a pole in the direction his
back is facing. Use the camera to see where the poles
are, then line his back up with them. When the timing
is right, jump from pole to pole. After you collect
all eight Red Coins, the Star will appear on a
platform near the center of the room.
Star 4: Through the Jet Stream
You need to be Wario to collect this Star. After
dropping into the water hole, swim through the tunnel
entrance near the bottom, then follow the path until
you reach a large water hole. Once in the larger water
hole, swim to the jet stream, then swim down through
five consecutive jet stream rings to make the Star
appear. Once the Star appears, swim to the surface.
Hit the Red Block to become Metal. Quickly return to
the jet stream and collect the Star.
Star 5: Koopa Surfin' Switch Star
Locate the Star Switch as Wario, then use the Koopa
Shell to reach the Star. After dropping into the water
hole, swim to the three bricks located on the surface
nearby. Punch the middle brick to reveal a Star
Switch. Hit the yellow block for a Koopa Shell. Ride
the shell over the switch to make a Star appear.
Quickly ride the shell across the water for the Star.
This Star is much easier to get if you get the Koopa
Shell before stepping on the switch.
Star 6: Inside the Cage
You need to be Luigi to collect this Star. After
dropping into the water hole, swim through the tunnel
entrance near the bottom, then follow the path until
you reach a large water hole. Swim to the surface. Hit
the Red Block to become Invisible. Quickly swim into
the large cage at the bottom of the water hole to
collect the Star.
Star 7: The Manta Ray's Reward
After dropping into the water hole, locate the Manta
Ray, then swim behind it until you successfully swim
through five consecutive rings the Ray leaves in its
trail. After swimming through the rings, the Star will
appear directly above the whirlpool.
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 106 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
Course 10: Snowman's Land
Course 10 is located in the Mirror Room on the second
floor of the Castle. From the entrance of the Castle,
walk up the stairs and enter the door with the large
keyhole on it. Follow the path up to the top of the
stairwell, then enter the wooden door.
Go to the right and enter the wooden door that is set
back in a brick wall. If you are in a room with a
giant picture of two Goombas, then you entered the
wrong door. Try entering the other wooden door. Walk
forward to the large mirrored wall, then go to the
left and jump into the blank square wall to enter the
course.
Star 1: Snowman's Big Head
From where you begin Course 10, run forward to the
snowhill and Triple Jump onto the other side of the
small wooden fence. Follow the path up to the icy
bridge with the big blue Penguin on it. Watch the
pattern of the Penguin.
It will move in this pattern: It walks a few steps
forward, then stops; runs several steps forward, then
stops; walks a few steps backwards, then stops; walks
a few steps forward, then stops; runs a few steps
forward, then stops; walks a few steps backwards, then
stops; walks a few steps forward, then stops; runs a
few steps forward, then stops.
Walk next to the Penguin as it crosses the bridge to
avoid the wind. Once on the other side of the icy
bridge, jump up to the top of the Snowman's head and
collect the Star.
Star 2: Chill with the Bully
From where you begin Course 10, go right to the frozen
lake with a large blue Bully above it. Push the Bully
off the ice platform and into the water to obtain the
Star.
Star 3: Yoshi's Ice Sculpture
From the beginning of the Course, go right. Hit the
red block for a Power Flower. Return to the entrance,
then continue forward to several large blocks of ice.
Jump to the top of the stack of two blocks, then
Breathe Fire on the top block on the stack of three
blocks. Climb to the next stack, then Breathe Fire on
the block with the Star inside. Jump to the Star to
collect it.
Star 4: Whirl from the Freezing Pond
From where you begin Course 10, go northeast to the
large freezing pond. Walk out onto the path and wait
for the Spindrift to come out of the water. Jump onto
the enemy's head, then float over the brick wall on
the other side of the pond. Jump into the left
exclamation block to collect the Star.
Star 5: Snowman's Silver Star
Collect the five Silver Stars scattered throughout the
area, then collect the Star near the entrance. Collect
the stars in any order. All Stars are visible on the
Touch Screen Map. One Star is near the fence to the
right of the entrance. One Star is in the upper-right
corner of the Map. One Star is above the brick wall.
One Star is on a ledge above the large icy pond. One
Star is below the ice rink with the Big Bully. Any
time you are hit by an enemy, you will drop one of the
stars you have collected.
Star 6: Into the Igloo
You must be Luigi to collect this Star. From where you
begin Course 10, go northeast to the large freezing
pond. Walk out onto the path and wait for the
Spindrift to come out of the water. Jump onto the
enemy's head, then float over the brick wall on the
other side of the pond. Jump into the right
exclamation block to collect the Koopa Shell.
Ride the shell to the freezing pond, then up the small
hill to the left of where the snow rollers are coming
out of the hillside. At the top of the hill, crawl
into the small Igloo. Jump across the icy platforms to
the red block, and hit the block to become Invisible.
Return to the entrance of the igloo and drop through
the mesh to reach the Star.
Star 7: In the Deep Freeze
Collect the eight red coins in the Small Igloo, then
collect the Star that appears. If you start to run out
of life, collect the yellow coins also to regain
health. After you collect all eight Red Coins, the
Star will appear on the right side of the room.
Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star
objectives. You'll find 117 coins on the course. A
Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals
two Yellow Coins.
