Acknowledgements
Thanks to everyone at Prima for making this a great project: Andy Rolleri, who once again trusted me with a wonderful property; and Mario De Govia and Shaida Boroumand for making this guide a pleasure to work on. Thank you to Sara, my beloved copy editor, for being such a darling to work with. Of course, this wouldn’t have been possible without the immense help from the people at Nintendo. Thanks to Kyoko Yoshida, Erik Peterson, Lars Knudsin, and Kainan Jarrette who each lent a huge helping hand in creating this guide. Finally, thanks to my lovely Leslie for being so supportive throughout this project. Without her, I’d fold like a lawn chair.
How to Use This Guide
This guide has everything you need to beat every level, collect every Star Coin, properly use every power-up, and even keep you alive in the most difficult of situations. We’ve filled nearly every page of the walkthrough with detailed maps, key points, and even the location of secret areas. So, the only thing you need to worry about is having fun Mario-style!
Walkthrough
Every level in the game has been mapped out and labeled with several key points, Star Coins, and even exposed hidden areas! As you begin each level, refer to the walkthrough section (shown here) and use the numbered points to learn about where you need to go and what items you need to get. The numbers on the map will correspond to the text below it, so be sure to read them as you go.
Tip, Note, and Caution Boxes
Scattered throughout this guide are several small boxes. Each of them has its own distinct purpose. While some boxes are more important than others, all of them are meant to help you get the most out of your adventure with Mario!
Red Riches and Star Coins!
While Tips, Notes, and Cautions are scattered across this guide, Red Rings and Star Coins are scattered all over all nine worlds! Some can be found easily because they’re in plain sight. Others require you to explore nearly every nook and cranny to find them. Luckily, we’ve already done the leg work for you so that all you need to concentrate on is rescuing Princess Peach!
As you read the walkthrough, use the Red Riches and Star Coin sections to locate Red Rings and Star Coins in each level. Not only will we show you where they are, we’ll also show you how to reach them!