Triple-Jump for Coins
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- Objective: Use the triple jump to collect Coins, and reach the goal.
The first Coin Collection Challenge eases you into the concept by tasking you with collecting at least 75 Coins as you dash through a straightforward course. Perform triple jumps by jumping the moment that you land from each jump. This will give you the height and distance you need to snag all of those high Coins!
Hot Hidden-Coin Hunt
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- Objective: Hit the P Switch, and collect the Coins. The Challenge ends when the P Switch’s effect ends.
This swift Challenge asks you to collect at least 46 Coins as quickly as possible. Hit the central P Switch, then quickly wall jump up and grab all of those Coins! The Challenge ends when the P Switch’s effect wears off, so just keep jumping around until at least 46 Coins are yours.
Stingy Big Piranha Plants
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- Objective: Reach the Goal Ring, collecting as few Coins as possible. The Challenge ends if you collect six or more Coins.
This Challenge puts a twist on the Coin Collection concept—this time, you must avoid Coins as you speed through the stage. You’ve got plenty of time to work with, so take it nice and slow whenever Coins are nearby, and wait for your chance to maneuver past them. Make shorter jumps to pass underneath Coins in some cases, and be sure you don’t bump any ? Blocks—for once, you don’t want their Coins!
Lakitu’s Cloud Heist
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- Objective: Commandeer Lakitu’s cloud, and use it to collect Coins.
Jump onto a palm tree at the start of this Challenge, then leap up and stomp Lakitu so that you may steal his Cloud. The Challenge ends when Lakitu’s cloud dissipates, so hurry up to those overhead Coin rings! Fly against the rotation of the Coins to collect them with greater speed, and try to float from one ring to the next, grabbing them all in one fluid motion.
Hot-Air Yoshi Ride
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- Objective: Collect all the Coins in 50.00 or less.
Use Balloon Baby Yoshi to collect a host of floating Coins in this swift Challenge. You’ve got to collect all of the Coins, so speed is the key here. Quickly float from one side to the other, aiming to snatch up three rows of Coins with each pass.
Ghost House Coin Curse
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- Objective: Collect as many Coins as you can. The Challenge ends when there are no Coins left.
With the aid of a P Switch, you must collect at least 135 Coins to clear this Challenge. Jump over and hit the P Switch, then quickly collect all of the top Coins. Ground pound through the central Brick Blocks afterward and grab all of the Coins below before the P Switch’s effect wears off. Then, simply snatch up the middle Coins to ensure that you get to 135!
Perilous Coin Dodge
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- Objective: Reach the Goal Ring, collecting as few Coins as possible. The Challenge ends if you collect six or more Coins.
Here’s another tricky Challenge that asks you to avoid collecting Coins as you make your way toward the goal. Use short hops or spin jumps to slip beneath the curved Coins that often get in your way, such as the very first four Coins you encounter. Bouncing off Bullet Bills can also help you avoid Coins, especially toward the end. Take your time and keep the midair spin trick in mind as you steadily make your way through the stage.
Waddlewing Wipeout
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- Objective: Defeat every Waddlewing and collect at least 40 Coins. The Challenge ends if you touch the ground before you defeat all of the Waddlewings.
As Flying Squirrel Mario, glide back and fourth as you descend in this colorful area, collecting as many Coins as you can. Of course, it’s more important that you stomp every Waddlewing on your way down, so don’t worry if you miss a few Coins here and there. You can always bounce off the next Waddlewing to gain some extra height and try for any Coins you may have missed!
Prickly Goomba’s Coinless Run
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- Objective: Reach the goal, collecting as few Coins as possible. The Challenge ends if you collect six or more Coins.
This Coinless Run is the toughest one yet! Perform short spin jumps as you’ve done before to slip beneath the lower-hanging Coins. At certain points, it’s helpful to allow the Fire Piranha Plants to burn away the Prickly Goombas’ outer shell so you may bounce off the Goombas and bound past other Coins.
200 Clifftop Coins
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- Objective: Collect as many Coins as you can and reach the goal.
Wall jump your way up this vertical stage, grabbing as many Coins as possible. Be careful to avoid the Piranha Plants, Spike Tops, and Fuzzies as you go. You need at least 160 Coins, so slide down the walls and grab any Coins you may have skipped. Just don’t waste too much time going back for loose Coins, or you’ll never reach the goal!
Dark Dark Coaster
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- Objective: Collect as many Coins as you can and reach the goal.
You must grab at least 150 Coins as you ride the Spine Coaster around this shadowy stage. Hit the Red Ring to make extra Red Coins appear, and be sure to hit the overhead ? Switch beyond so that you may collect many more vital Coins. Try to hit the ? Blocks you see to obtain Super Stars as well—the stage will be illuminated while Mario has Star power, which helps you see those precious Coins coming!
Cloud Top Coin Evasion
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- Objective: Reach the goal, collecting as few Coins as possible. The Challenge ends if you collect six or more Coins.
Patience and spin jumps are your two best friends in this trying Challenge, for many floating Coins must be avoided. Take it nice and easy, and allow the Coins to drift away, or wait for Brick Blocks to appear that can help you slip past them. You don’t want to stray too far from the Cloud Lift, but you’ve got to slow down at times if you wish to slip past all the Coins on your way to the finish.
Attack of the Bob-ombs
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- Objective: Collect the Coins in 100.00 or less.
There are many ways to use the Bob-ombs to your advantage and collect all of the Coins on this tricky stage. Here’s one method:
- Hurry and stun the first Bob-omb on the left so that when it explodes, it destroys enough Brick Blocks to allow you access to all of the lower-left Coins.
- Don’t wait around for that first Bob-omb to erupt. Instead, leap over and stun the second Bob-omb on the right, so that it will explode near the top of the right Brick Blocks.
- Again, don’t wait for the Bob-omb to blow. Instead, drop and stun the lower Bob-omb on the right, then quickly toss it up onto the upper-left Brick Blocks.
- Now go after the lower-left Coins, followed by all the Coins you can reach on the right.
- As you collect the Coins on the right, stun the Bob-ombs that are piling up nearby. Wait for these Bob-ombs to erupt, then collect the remainder of the Coins on the right (except for the ones way up high).
- Stun the nearest Bob-omb next, and toss it up close to the top-right Brick Blocks.
- Collect the upper-left Coins as you wait for the final Bob-omb to explode, then leap up to the final row of Coins up high on the right. Whew!
Spine Coaster Coin Cruise
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- Objective: Collect as many Coins as you can, and reach the goal.
Here’s another Spine Coaster ride in which your goal is to collect at least 120 Coins. Grab the first few Coins, and go ahead and claim the Super Mushroom from the ? Block as well—you’ll need it! Snag more Coins as you ride the Spine Coaster, allowing certain Coins to float up into an easier position for collection. If you can, try to collect the Fire Flower and Super Star from the ? Blocks that follow—you’ll then be able to defeat Fuzzies and collect the Coins they guard. You also score a Coin each time you defeat a Fuzzy with fireballs, so fry all that you can!
Castle Coin Bypass
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- Objective: Reach the goal, collecting as few Coins as possible. The Challenge ends if you collect six or more Coins.
This difficult Challenge asks you to maneuver through a treacherous, lava-filled castle without collecting too many Coins. You’ll need to be creative here, using tiny spin jumps to slip under Coins, as well as midair spins that extend your longer jumps over Coin clusters. Take your time near swinging platforms and wait for them to move into ideal positions before making your moves. Spinning is the secret to success here!
Don’t. Touch. Anything.
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- Objective: Reach the goal, but don’t hurt enemies or collect Coins! The Challenge ends if you collect six or more Coins.
The final Coin Collection is a skill-stretching Challenge in which you must navigate a lengthy stage without harming any enemies or collecting too many Coins. This Challenge becomes increasingly chaotic when Lakitu arrives and begins raining enemies down on you. Use spins as needed to help you slip past each threat and avoid every Coin on your way toward the remote goal!