Get a Hand

Learn how to grab the 'Get a Hand' Power Star in Super Mario 64's Tick Tock Clock with this easy-to-follow guide. We cover both time moving and standing still!

This star can be a real breeze or a bit of a headache, all depending on whether you tackle it with time frozen or ticking away in Tick Tock Clock. The star itself is tucked away in a little nook that you'd normally need to use one of the level's moving clock hands to reach. But hey, good news! You can actually pull off a Long Jump to snag it without waiting for anything to move.

Here's the deal: once you drop into the level, just follow the main path until you hit that big mesh platform. You know, the one that's right above where the Red Coins usually are? If you've gone for the Red Coins using the spinning platforms, this is the same spot you'd end up at, but higher up.

If time is moving: All you need to do is wait for the clock hand to swing by and hop on. There's an Amp chilling in the middle, ready to zap you, but standing on the arrow part of the hand keeps you safe. Once you get close to the alcove with the star, be super careful with your jump – a tiny hop is all you need to avoid smacking into the wall.

If time is standing still: You'll want to aim a bit higher than where the clock hand would normally be. When you get to the four spinning platforms just past the clock hand's usual spot, you can make the jump from the second one. It's a little tricky because the camera can be a bit wonky, making it tough to line up perfectly, but a well-timed Long Jump will get you right there.