Mario 64 Courses 1-9
If you have a Mario 64 game and don't have all 120 stars, I think It's time for you pull out that game and begin to play!
Course 1: Bob-omb Battlefield
Star 1:Big Bob-omb on the summit
From where you begin the course, cross the two bridges
and head up the mountain. Watch out for bowling balls. At the top
of the monuntain, talk to the Big Bob-bomb. After yelling at you,
he will start walking towards you so he can pick you up. If
he picks you up, hope he doesn't throw you off the mountain.
If he does, go back up and try again. To beat him, run around
behind him, pick him up and throw him. Do this three times.
Star 2: Foot race with Koopa the Quick
(Requirement: Star 1)
When you jump into the course, you will see a big Koopa Troopa.
He is Koopa the Quick. Talk to him and he will challenge you to a race.
Accept. Run all the way back up to the top of the mountain and
you'll beat him by a mile (even though he takes a shortcut).
Star 3: Shoot to the Island in the Sky
(Requirement: Star 1)
Talk to the pink Bob-omb Buddy at the beginning of the course.
He will open up all 5 cannons for you. Use the one farthest up the path
on the mountain. Aim for the red coin on top of the tree.
If you catch the tree press Z to let go. Look for a yellow "!" block.
Inside is the star.
Star 4: Find the 8 Red Coins
(Requirement: Star 1)
The first 3 coins are close to the beginning of the course.
They are: On top of Chain Chomp's stake, above the elevator, and
on one of the hills near the cannon. Then, head for the meadow.
There are 2 red coins just sitting there waiting for you.
Then check underneath the bridge leading to the meadow.
Collect the red coin, the 1-up, and step on the purple switch to open the bars.
The last coin is on the floating island. After the star appears,
Head back to the meadow and collect the star.
Star 5: Mario Wings to the Sky
(Requirements: Star 1, Wing Cap)
Make your way to the floating island (see Star 3). Smash the red
block to get the Wing Cap. Jump into the cannon, aim directly for the center coin in the ring and fire!
Don't steer Mario at all as he flies through the five coin rings and triggers the star.
Go back down to the meadow to collect your prize.
Star 6: Behind Chain Chomp's Gate
You've got to know where CC is by now (across the first bridge,
just in case you don't). Butt stomp the stake 3 tines to release Chomp.
He will smash the gate that is keeping you from the star.
Walk in and get it!
Star 7: Look to the Sky For 100 Coins
(Requirements: Star 1, Wing Cap)
There are 45 coins in the coin rings off the floating isle (see Star 5).
Collect those first and head down. Besides the many
yellow coins, there are 8 red coins (16 coins) and 1 blue coin (5 coins).
Here's a tip for finding yellow coins: If you run around the 4 stakes in the meadow
in tight circles, 5 coins will pop out of each!
The star appears above your head when you collect the 100th coin.
Course 2: Whomp's Fortress
(Requirement: 1 Star)
Star 1: Chip off of Whomp's Block
From where you enter the course, jump onto the lower ledge,
and then to the one above it. Go up the ramp (not into the water).
To kill a Pirhana Plant, walk slowly towards it and punch.
When you get to the rotating platform, get on, and quickly & carefully
go to the middle of the platform. When it turns around, get off.
To kill the Mini-Whomps, run under them, turn around,
and butt stomp them for 5 yellow coins. Go up the elevator.
After yelling at you, the Whomp King will try to flatten you.
Beat him the same way you did the little ones. After stomping him
3 times, he will give you the star.
Star 2: To the Top of the Fortress
(Requirement: Star 1)
Follow the instructions given in Star 1 to get to the top of the
elevator. Once you get there, you will notice that something has changed.
There is now a tower on top of the fortress. Climb from platform
to platform (watch out for the moving ones), until you get to the
top. Don't try to kill Bullet Bill, or he will kill you. Behind
the very top of the tower is the star.
Star 3: Mario Blasts to the Sky
(Requirements: Stars 1 & 2)
This time, when jumping onto the first ledge, go into the water.
Wade across the water to the other side. Talk to the Bob-omb Buddy
and he will open up the cannon for you. Jump in, and aim for
the middle of the big pole. If you miss, you will have to start
over. If you get onto one of the platforms, get to the bottom
one, and collect the Star!
Star 4: Red Coins on the Floating Isle
(Recommended: Stars 1 & 2)
Red Coin 1: On top of the rocks that push out of the wall on the 1st ledge.
Red Coin 2: On top of the 2nd blue Thwomp (yes, you can stand on them).
Red Coins 3 & 4: On the upper ledge, near the Pirhana Plants.
Red Coins 5 & 6: Go across the rotating platform, but stay on. Let the platform take you around again so you get the 5th coin. Jump off the platform and get the 6th Red Coin underneath it on the slope.
Red Coins 7 & 8 (Method 1): Head up to the top of the fortress, below the tower. Punch, kick and otherwise beat up the big vertical plank of wood until it collapses. Walk across the plank to the series of floating isles and collect the last two coins.
Red Coins 7 & 8 (Method 2): Head back to the beginning of the course and climb the tree until an owl flies out. After he yells at you for waking him up, he will offer you a ride on his feet. Grab onto him by pressing and holding the A button. Steer him towards the floating isles with the Control Stick. Let go of the A button when you are above them, and collect the last 2 coins.
Star: In the meadow in the beginning of the course.
Star 5: Fall onto the Caged Island
(Requirements: Stars 1 & 2)
Wake up the owl (see Star 4, RC's 7 & 8, Method 2). Steer him
towards the Island with the cage around it and the Star in its
center. Fall down and you will probably land directly on the star.
Star 6: Blast away the Wall
(Requirements: Stars 1 & 2)
Jump into the cannon and aim above the wall on the right.
When you hit the wall it should shatter and reveal the star.
Go up and get it!
Star 7: Just Look Around for 100 Coins
There are many, many coins scattered all over this course.
Pirhana Plants give a Blue Coin each, and there is a treasure
trove of Blue coins down the ramp from the cannon. As usual
the star appears above your head.
Jolly Roger Bay
Jolly Roger Bay is on the right side of floor one. There is a star with a '3' on the door. You need three stars to enter.
Star 1: Plunder in the sunken ship
Swim out some, and then straight down. Look for a sunken ship. Hang around the monster sticking out of the hole in the ship and then swim up to the surface. When you swim back down the monster should be out, so go through the hole. You will end up inside the ship. Open the 4 treasure chests to drain the water. Once the water is drained, make your way up to the yellow block (this is difficult) and find the star inside.
Star 2: Can the Eel Come Out to Play?
Go to where the ship was in star 1 before it surfaced. Find the hole with the eel sticking out. Hang around near it, and when the eel comes out, grab the star on its tail.
Star 3: Treasure of the Ocean Cave
Go through the tunnel near the former location of the ship to reach a cave. Open the chests inside like you did for star 1 to get the star.
Star 4: Red Coins on the Ship Afloat
Find all of the coins in the course. Most of them are either on the ship or inside the clams.
Star 5: Blast to the Stone Pillar
Talk to the bom-omb northeast of the starting point and then hop in the cannon. Aim for the top of the pillar to the far-most left side. When on the pillar, jump off westward to the ledge with the star.
Star 6: Through the Jet Stream
You must have hit the green cap switch to get this star. Climb to the ledge near the ship afloat and get the metal cap from the block. Jump down and go for the star on the ocean floor in the middle of the jet stream.
Star 7: 100 Coins
Simply swim/walk around the course looking for coins. Not too hard.
Cool, Cool Mountain
Cool, Cool Mountain is on the left side of floor one. There is a star with a '3' on the door. You need three stars to enter.
Star 1: Slip Slidin' Away
From the beginning of the course, head to the cabin and jump in the chimney. Take the slide down. There is a shortcut if you follow the trail of coins into the wall. Once at the bottom, go out the door and get the star.
Star 2: Li'l Penguin Lost
Grab the penguin above the cabin and take him down to where you end up after you run the slide. Then give him to his mom to get the star.
Star 3: Big Penguin Race
Go to the slide in star 1 and race the penguin down. Do not use the shortcuts. If you win, he gives you the star
Star 4: Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins
Get all of the red coins in the course. Here are the locations of them: On the tree at the start, between the bridges near the mama penguin, in the corner further out from the bridges, on the tree near the mama penguin, at the ledge where you end up if you take the lift, near the end of the slide, on the bridge with the giant gap in it, and near the ice column.
Star 5: Snowman's Lost His Head
Talk to the giant snow ball near the start. Beat him to the snowman's head at the end of the slide and stand in front of it. The parts will be united and the snowman will give you a star.
Star 6: Wall Kicks Will Work
Talk to the bom-omb by taking the lift near mama penguin. Go back to the cannon and shoot to the tree with the fence around it. Make your way up the path and long jump over the pit. Use wall jumps to get up to the icy platform. So you don't slip, you can try crawling across the ice to the star.
Star 7: 100 Coins
First, take the slide down, getting all the coins you can on the way. Then walk around the rest the course to get the other coins.
Big Boo's Haunt
Big Boo's Haunt is in the area outside the castle. To find it, go in one of the wooden doors from floor 1, and follow the long hallway to the door leading outside. To enter, kill the big ghost with the cage inside and then jump in the cage. You must have twelve stars to enter this course.
Star 1: Go on a Ghost Hunt
Enter the house in front of the starting position. Go in all the rooms, killing all the ghosts you find. When you get to the room with the vanish cap, get it and go through the picture to find 2 ghosts. If you haven't hit the blue switch, you can reach the room from the outside. After you destroy all the ghosts, a big ghost appears in the main room. Destroy him and stairs will appear leading up to the star.
Star 2: Ride Big Boo's Merry-go-round
Instead of going in the house like star 1, go in the smaller building outside. Make your way down from there and find the room with the turning platform. Kill all of the ghosts, and next kill the big ghost. You will then receive the star.
Star 3: Secret of the Haunted Books
Find the room upstairs in the big house with all bookshelves as walls. When you reach the end of the hall, push the books on the wall in a certain order. When the wall opens, go through the door and get the star.
Star 4: Seek the 8 Red Coins
Get all of the red coins in the course. Look for some under the tombs in the upstairs room.
Star 5: Big Boo's Balcony
Go in the furthest right room upstairs and then wall jump to the platform right above the inside of the room. Go in the door leading to the balcony. Kill the big boo and then long jump onto the roof and get the star.
Star 6: Eye to Eye in the Secret Room
You must hit the blue switch to get this star. Go to the room right before the balcony, but get the vanish cap first. Once there, go through the picture and kill the eye by running circles around it.
Star 7: 100 Coins
This star is simple. Kill all of the ghosts for lots of blue coins. Remember to go to the merry-go-round for boos.
Hazy Maze Cave
Hazy Maze Cave is in the castle sewers. It is in the door with the empty star on it. To enter the course, jump in the pool. You must have eight stars to enter.
Star 1: Swimming Beast in the Cavern
From the start of the course, take a left and long jump across the pit. Go in the door and make your way to the hall where the boulders are rolling out. Go in the next door and go down the elevator. Descend to the water and climb on the swimming beast. Butt-stomp it, get on it's head, and then aim it by turning in the appropriate direction. Make it go toward the island with the star.
Star 2: Elevate For 8 Red Coins
This time, take a right at the start. Go through the door into the big room. In the corner, climb the stairs and board the moving platform. Go break all the blocks in the air for some coins and then get on the ledge with the pole. Climb the pole and board the new platform. Ride that around for the rest of the coins.
Star 3: Metal-head Mario Can Move!
You must have hit the green switch to get this star. Go to the area where you find star 1, but right after you get off the elevator, get the metal cap from the box. Follow the trail down to the water and head left. Step on the switch to open the gate. Go in the revealed door, make a few long jumps, and take the star.
Star 4: Navigating the Toxic Maze
Find the toxic maze by taking a right at the beginning and going through the door linear to the coin star. Once in the maze, get the star by jumping to the ledge above the holes in the ground. The door on the ledge leads to the star
Star 5: A-maze-ing Emergency Exit
In the hazy cave, hit the blue coin box and follow the trail of coins to the door. Go in the door and follow the path to the red grates on the ceiling. Hang from them and follow the coins to the star.
Star 6: Watch for Falling Rocks
Go to the place where the boulders you saw in star 1 fall from. Use wall jumps to reach the elevated platform with the star on it.
Star 7: 100 Coins
Gather 100 coins. Get all the coins in the hazy cave first, and then in the water area. If you can't find enough, get all the red coins too.
Lethal Lava Land
Lethel Lava Land is in the sewers of the castle. It is easy to spot because the painting isn't in any rooms. Look for the big picture of fire. You must have eight stars to enter.
Star 1- Boil the Big Bully
Make your way to the big bomb at the back of the course. Once at him, knock him off the ledge into the lava with jump kicks (B+A). After you beat him, follow the steps that lead to the star.
Star 2- Bully the Bullies
Go to the island of three bombs near star 1. Jump kick each of them off the island, and then use the same method for beating the big bomb that appears. Get the star the big bomb drops when he falls in the lava.
Star 3- 8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces
Go to the place where the tiles of the floor are moving around. Collect all the red coins there and get the star.
Star 4- Red-hot Log Rolling
Go to the island with 2 bombs and jump on the grated platform. It takes you to the giant log. Get on top of the log and run with it to make it roll to the other side. Follow the path there for the star.
Star 5- Hot-Foot-It Into the Volcano
First, jump inside the volcano. Once you are inside the volcano, head in the way you're facing. Following the path leads to the star.
Star 6- Elevator Tour in the Volcano
Go in the volcano as in star 5, but after you're inside, turn around. Follow that path to the lift and ride up to the star.
Star 7- 100 Coins
First, get all of the coins outside the volcano, and then go in and get the rest. Make sure to note that you cannot leave the volcano without leaving the whole course.
Shifting Sand Land
Shifting Sand Land is in the castle sewers. The entrance is in the wall of the dead end near Lethal Lava Land. You must have eight stars to enter.
Star 1- In the Talons of the Big Bird
First, make your way to the giant moving blocks. Cross that path, being careful not to get smashed. After crossing, run up the nearest column and then jump when the bird holding the star flies over you.
Star 2- Shining Atop the Pyramid
Go to where you got star 1, but instead of running up the column keep going in that direction. You will come to the ramp of the pyramid. Work your way up the pyramid to get the star at the top. If you have hit the red switch, you might want to fly to the star.
Star 3- Inside the Ancient Pyramid
Go inside the pyramid. The entrance is near the fence with the sand pit next to it. Once in the pyramid, work your way up to the top and claim the star.
Star 4- Stand Tall on the Four Pillars
You must hit the red switch to get this star. Get the wing cap by back-flipping onto the building near the beginning. Fly around and stand on all the pillars in turn. Once you do that, the pyramid will open. Fly to the top and into the hole. You will ride down an elevator and end up near a hole in the wall. Go in the hole and fight the hands on the other side. Beat then by jump-kicking the eyes on the hands when they're open.
Star 5- Free Flying for 8 Red Coins
You must hit the red switch to get this star. There are 4 coins in the air and 4 coins on land. Get the ones in the air by getting the wing cap as described above. The 4 on land are : in the block under the building near the beginning, on one of the platforms where the giant cubes try to crouch you, behind the place where you start, and in the water near the pillars.
Star 6- Pyramid Puzzle
Go in the pyramid normally as in star 3. Find the 5 secret places: 2 are the coins on the sand passage near the ramp where you have to swing across the grate and 3 are the coins on the blocks at the top near the star. Get those 3 by falling down onto the blocks from the spot right before star 3.
Star 7- 100 Coins
First, get all the coins you can outside the pyramid (don't forget to kill pokeys for blue coins). Next, go inside the pyramid and get the rest there. There is a blue coin switch right near the start of the pyramid; go out some and then turn around to see it.
Dire, Dire Docks
Dire, Dire Docks in located near the room right inside the first key door. It is in the door with the giant star on it. Enter the course by going in the watery portal. You must have thirty stars to enter.
Star 1- Board Bowser's Sub
Start by swimming down some and through the hole in the wall. Follow the hole to the other side and surface. Jump on the '!' switch and follow the bricks up to the sub where the star is.
Star 2- Chests in the Current
Swim down at the start and open the chests in a certain order. When you open the last chest, a star pops out
Star 3- Pole-Jumping for Red Coins
Collect the 8 red coins on the top of the second area by first hitting the '!' switch and then climbing the block up to the platforms. Use the moving poles to collect them all.
Star 4- Through the Jet Stream
You must hit the green switch to get this star. In the second area, get the metal cap and then jump down to the star at the bottom of the jet stream.
Star 5- The Manta Ray's Reward
In the first area follow the sting ray around, going through 5 of the loops that appear behind it. After you do that, the star appears.
Star 6- Collect the Caps...
You must hit the blue switch to get this star. Get the vanish cap in the second room and then swim through the cage at the bottom of the water to get the star.
Star 7- 100 Coins
There are very few coins in this board, and you must get nearly all to reach 100. Remember to get all the red coins, and there is a trail of coins in the first area some distance above the water floor.
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