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Episode 9: Red Coins in Ricco Tower
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Episode 9: Red Coins in Ricco Tower

Need help finding the 8 Red Coins in Ricco Tower for Super Mario Sunshine? Follow this guide to snag them all and earn that Shine Sprite!

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Need help finding the 8 Red Coins in Ricco Tower for Super Mario Sunshine? Follow this guide to snag them all and earn that Shine Sprite!

Alright, let's tackle Episode 9 in Ricco Harbor! This one's all about those pesky Red Coins hidden within the tower. To get started, you'll need to have at least 3 Shines and have beaten the Polluted Piranha. Then, head to the Boathouse on the west side of Delfino Plaza and look for the Rainbow M on the side – that's your ticket back to the tower.

Before you jump in, make sure you've got the Hover Nozzle equipped. Trust me, it'll make things way easier. You can get back to the tower by using the chimney stack to hover over. Once you're inside, you'll notice FLUDD is still with you, and a mysterious red button has appeared. Ground Pound that button to kick off the Red Coin hunt!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Wooden Beams: You'll start off on the first set of rotating wooden beams. Keep an eye out for the 1st and 2nd Red Coins here.
  2. 2
    Reaching the Top: Once you get to the area with the 1-Up Mushroom, you'll need to use Wall Kicks to reach the very top. The 3rd and 4th Red Coins are waiting for you up there.
  3. 3
    Spinning Cogs: Next up are the spinning cogs. Carefully hop onto the central cog to find the 5th Red Coin.
  4. 4
    More Rotating Beams: After the cogs, you'll jump to another platform. Now for a bit of a challenge: the 6th Red Coin is on the second rotating beam, and the 7th is on the fourth. This is where the Hover Nozzle really shines – use it to give yourself a bit more air time and prevent falling.
  5. 5
    Final Stretch: The 8th and final Red Coin is located on the long platform just before the very end of the course. Grab it!
  6. 6
    Shine Sprite: With all eight Red Coins collected, the Shine Sprite will appear at the end of the course. Go ahead and snag it!
Tips
  • The Hover Nozzle is your best friend for this episode. Make sure it's equipped before you head to the tower.
  • Don't rush the rotating beams! Take your time and use the Hover Nozzle to make precise jumps.
  • If you miss a Red Coin, you'll likely have to restart the episode or at least backtrack quite a bit, so try to get them on your first pass.

Collecting all 8 Red Coins will reward you with a Shine Sprite.

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