Piranha Plant Hideaway
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to reach the Goal Ring.
Boost Mode Challenges are two-player events—one gets to play as Mario, while the other uses the gamepad to assist Mario in reaching the goal. In this first Challenge, the gamepad player must place Boost Blocks in a clockwise fashion, so that Mario can safely move around the area without touching the Piranha Plants. When Mario nears the Goal Ring, the gamepad player should tap the Big Piranha Plant to stun it so that Mario can safely touch the Goal Ring. Now that’s teamwork!
Coins in the Forecast
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to collect as many Coins as you can.
In this Boost Mode Challenge, Mario must jump around and collect Coins that slowly float down on a parachutes. There’s no ground to stand on, so Mario relies on the gamepad player to place plenty of Boost Blocks for him to stand on. As the gamepad player, try to ensure there are at least three Boost Blocks in play at all times—this gives Mario options as to where he can jump. Mario only needs to grab 10 Coins to clear this event, and there are no hazards to worry about—except falling, of course!
When Waddlewings Attack
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to reach the goal in 100.00 or less.
In this Challenge, Mario must make his way to a remote goal without being hit by a single Waddlewing. The gamepad player must place Boost Blocks and create a path for Mario to move along. The Waddlewings come in waves, forcing Mario to change elevation as he moves onward. You have plenty of time to work with, so take your time and use plenty of Boost Blocks. Later, when you’re more accustomed to Boost Mode, you’ll feel more comfortable spreading out the Boost Blocks and letting Mario make long leaps as he motors toward the goal!
The Perpetual Shell
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to earn 1-Ups with the shell. The Challenge ends if the shell comes to a stop.
In this puzzling Challenge, the players must guide a shell into hitting a number of Goombrats. The gamepad player can kick things off by tapping the lone Koopa to stun it so that Mario can quickly toss the shell to the right. Mario must then chase after the shell as it wipes out the upper Goombrats, moving to hit the overhead P Switch on the right to turn all of the area’s Brick Blocks into Coins—this causes the Goombrats on the Brick Blocks to fall. Meanwhile, the gamepad player must place Boost Blocks to guide the shell so that it falls from the P Switch ledge, hits the lone Goombrat on the central ledge, wipes out all of the Goombrats on the lower-left ledge, and then crosses the central pit to defeat the Goombrats on the right. You don’t need to defeat every Goombrat to beat this Challenge, mind you—only if you want to score the Gold!
Boost Block Coin Stalk
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to collect Coins, and reach the Goal Ring.
Mario moves ever upward in this Boost Mode Challenge, aiming to claim as many Coins as possible while scaling a giant beanstalk. The beanstalk sprouts no Leaf Platforms, so the gamepad player must place plenty of Boost Blocks to help Mario collect the Coins on his way to the top. It helps to coordinate with your buddy and come up with a plan of how to move through the stage and collect the Coins. Mario must grab at least 60 Coins to clear this Challenge.
Icicle Falls
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to avoid the icicles, and reach the goal in 100.00 or less.
Mario must rely on his gamepad buddy as he rushes through this dangerous ice cave. Place plenty of Boost Blocks to guide Mario through the cave, keeping him as low as possible to give him enough time to move past the falling Icicles. Just keep placing those Boost Blocks ahead of Mario so that he can speed through the stage without pause. You’ve got plenty of time to work with, but you must stay ahead of those icicles if you wish to win Gold!
Fuzzy Alert!
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to collect all the Coins in 100.00 or less.
A mob of Fuzzies guards a host of floating Coins in this unique Challenge. Mario must avoid the Fuzzies while leaping up to grab Coins with the aid of the gamepad player’s Boost Blocks. Simply place Boost Blocks in key areas so that Mario can jump up and collect all of the Coins. Work methodically, collecting one group of Coins before moving on to the next.
The High Road
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to reach the goal ring without stepping on the moving platforms.
Mario must navigate a treacherous cave in this difficult Challenge, dodging enemies and using Boost Blocks to avoid landing on the many moving platforms. This is likely to be the most difficult Boost Mode Challenge you’ve faced thus far, so expect to experience some trial and error here. Whenever possible, spread out the Boost Blocks so that Mario can leap straight over the moving platforms. Allow Mario to deal with enemies, and simply focus on keeping the Boost Blocks coming so that Mario is never left to guess where to jump next. You have ample time to reach the finish, so don’t feel like you have to rush!
Three-Legged Lava Race
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to reach the goal in 80.00 or less.
A rising tide of lava is a constant threat during this intense Challenge. Quickly lay down Boost Blocks so that Mario can motor along while the lava is low, then guide him up and around obstacles whenever the hot stuff rises. Set Boost Blocks right atop the Munchers so that Mario can simply leap across them. This stage isn’t very long, but you’ve got to move quick if you’re going for the Gold!
Fuzzy Cliff Climb
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to reach the goal in 100.00 or less.
Mario must climb a Fuzzy-filled mountain in this difficult Challenge. The gamepad player can begin by tapping and stunning the first group of Fuzzies while Mario moves over to the right. Once all of the Fuzzies are grouped together, quickly place two Boost Blocks to trap them on the left. Mario should then start jumping in place so the gamepad player can place Boost Blocks beneath him—keep this up to help Mario climb past the Fuzzies before they’re freed. When you reach the second group of Fuzzies, seal them off with a Boost Block while they’re all up high, then place more Boost Blocks beneath Mario each time he jumps. Guide Mario over to a side nook before the Fuzzies escape, then allow the Fuzzies to move down low. Trap the Fuzzies afterward with another Boost Block, then guide Mario up to the goal.
Thwomp Castle Cash Flow
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to collect all the Coins, and reach the goal in 100.00 or less.
In this unique Challenge, the gamepad player must guide Mario through a Thwomp-filled castle, protecting him from falling Thwomps and Icicles as Mario moves to collect all of the castle’s Coins. Place Boost Blocks beneath the Thwomps to prevent them from crashing down on Mario while he collects the Coins below them. When going after the higher Coins, Mario must sometimes bait the Thwomps into falling so that the gamepad player can place a Boost Block above the Thwomp and trap it. Then Mario can safely leap up and claim the Coins. Keep it up until you reach the finish!
Cloudy with a Chance of Fire
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to collect as many Coins as possible.
This Boost Mode Challenge is similar to Coins in the Forecast—only this time, Mario must dodge falling meteors while he jumps around and collects Coins. Place plenty of Boost Blocks to give Mario options on where he can leap, and try to keep the Boost Blocks low so that Mario has enough time to avoid the meteors as he collects the falling Coins.
Ultimate Boost Blast
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- Objective: Use Boost Blocks to collect all the Coins, and reach the goal in 80.00 or less.
Danger lurks everywhere for Mario in this final Boost Mode Challenge. The gamepad player must place plenty of Boost Blocks to keep Mario from falling as he jumps around and collects Coins. A host of Fire Piranha Plants spit fireballs at Mario throughout this course—tap the Fire Piranha Plants before they fire to make them shrink back into their Pipes, and tap their fireballs to destroy them before Mario is singed. This course isn’t long, as luck would have it—but the challenge just keeps heating up the whole way through!