Roll into the Cage

Learn how to grab the 'Roll into the Cage' Power Star in Super Mario 64. This guide covers navigating Tick Tock Clock's rotating platforms and hazards.

Alright, let's tackle the 'Roll into the Cage' star in Tick Tock Clock! Before we dive in, it's a good idea to get a feel for the whole level, but this particular star won't take you all the way through. When you start, you'll notice paths both behind you and in front. Just a heads-up: whether time is moving or frozen doesn't actually change anything for this star, so don't worry too much about that mechanic here.

To start, head down the path with the pendulum. You'll need to jump onto a single block. If time is moving, this block will rotate every few seconds, so be ready to time your jump to avoid getting knocked off!

Next, stick to the path that's right against the wall. You'll find another set of blocks that would normally rotate if time were moving. Time your jumps carefully to ascend them. Keep going until you reach the area just above where you might have spotted the Red Coins. You'll encounter a Keronpa Ball here, but the space is pretty generous, so you should be able to dodge its fire easily enough.

You're getting close now! You'll reach some platforms that are spinning in place. On this path, watch out for a bar that swings out from the wall if time isn't stopped. Right next to that swinging bar is a cage, and you'll see the star waiting inside. Make a jump from the spinning platform to reach the cage and collect your star!