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Gizmos, Gears, and Gadgets
Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Gizmos, Gears, and Gadgets

Navigate the tricky Gizmos, Gears, and Gadgets level in Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Rolling Gizmo Galaxy. Master motion controls and precise platforming to find the Power Star.

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Navigate the tricky Gizmos, Gears, and Gadgets level in Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Rolling Gizmo Galaxy. Master motion controls and precise platforming to find the Power Star.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by using motion controls to steer the ball across a narrow zig-zag path. Tilt your controller/console slightly for precision. You can jump across corners if confident. A 1-Up Mushroom is available near the second corner.
  2. 2
    Build speed up a ramp to smash two concrete blocks on the left. Then, gain speed and jump against the wall ahead to create a bridge to a new platform.
  3. 3
    Fall into the hole on the new platform, which launches you to a sloping platform with coins. Fall into the next hole, landing on rails. Brake by tilting your controller/console upwards upon reaching the next area to avoid falling off.
  4. 4
    Head over the north ledge and wait for the spinning bridge and ledge to line up before rolling across. When reaching the yellow cog, either jump over or wait for the orange cog to align.
  5. 5
    Proceed to the red platform to the north-east. Wait for the moving metal block to create an opening before quickly rolling across the narrow bridge to another large orange cog.
  6. 6
    On the Bob-omb Cog, quickly roll across to the other side and jump onto the small yellow cog platform to avoid exploding Bob-ombs.
  7. 7
    From the yellow cog, cross the bridge to the circular platform with a Goomba. Go down the red ramp to the left, which leads to rails for a speedy journey. Collect Star Bits that spawn during this section.
  8. 8
    In the final stretch, navigate a narrow path while avoiding two rotating steel blocks. Use the final rotating block to ascend to the high platform at the end by rolling onto it as it comes around.
  9. 9
    Roll into the finishing hole. The ball will explode, revealing the Power Star. Climb the pole behind the hole to collect it.
Tips
  • Familiarize yourself with the sensitivity of your controller or Switch for precise motion control.
  • Tilt your controller/console slightly for delicate movements on narrow paths and corners.
  • Jumping across zig-zag parts can sometimes be easier than maneuvering the ball around tight corners.
  • Brake by tilting your controller/console inwards (towards you) to stop the ball quickly.
  • When on the Bob-omb Cog, move as quickly as possible to minimize the chance of being hit by explosions.
  • During the rail sections, don't worry about steering; focus on collecting Star Bits.

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