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Part 23
Super Mario 3D Land

Part 23

Complete walkthrough for Part 23 of Super Mario 3D Land, including Star Coins, Boom Boom boss fight, and World 4-1 secrets.

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Complete walkthrough for Part 23 of Super Mario 3D Land, including Star Coins, Boom Boom boss fight, and World 4-1 secrets.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Stand on the raised rectangle to let the Spiked Stakes (moving obstacles with spikes) shoot out, then run right as they retreat.
  2. 2
    Stop at the next raised rectangle, then run right again as the Spiked Stakes retreat.
  3. 3
    Follow the southern path leading off the main path, dropping to the platform below.
  4. 4
    Move to the right of the platform, jump onto the Donut Block (a block that falls after a short time), collect Star Coin #2, and jump back before the Donut Block falls. The Spiked Stakes here do not reach this area.
  5. 5
    Return to the raised platform on the main path.
  6. 6
    As the Spiked Stakes retreat, run right over the Donut Blocks until you reach the other side.
  7. 7
    Jump up to the roof of the ship to find a Super Mushroom in a crate.
  8. 8
    Enter the Warp Pipe.
  9. 9
    Battle Boom Boom. The southern half of the floor moves right, and the northern half moves left, affecting your movement. Run with the floor's movement when avoiding his spin attack. Stomp Boom Boom three times when he is dizzy after spinning to defeat him.
  10. 10
    Collect the coins Boom Boom drops and enter the Warp Pipe.
  11. 11
    Upon exiting the Warp Pipe, you will automatically grab a Green Clock (a timer item).
  12. 12
    Follow the trail of coins up the steps.
  13. 13
    Walk along the plank jutting out from the left side of the ship to collect Star Coin #3.
  14. 14
    Return to the ship and continue following the coin trail to the top step.
  15. 15
    Take a running jump from the top step to grab the top of the Goal Pole.

World 4-1 Details:

  1. Run through the northernmost of the three plants just before and to the right of the Piranha Plant (an enemy that emerges from pipes) to trigger a trail of rainbow notes.
  2. Follow the rainbow notes to receive a Fire Flower (a power-up that lets you shoot fireballs).
  3. Defeat the two Koopa Troopas (turtle-like enemies) walking down the hill.
  4. Go back right and stomp the Piranha Plant.
  5. Move right and slightly south to two plants. Walk through them to make two Coin Coffers (enemies that drop coins) appear. Defeat both Coin Coffers without touching the ground to earn six 1-Ups (extra lives).
  6. Move north to a dirt circle with Binoculars (an item used to view distant objects) in the center.
  7. Look straight up from the Binoculars' starting position. On the top of the tall left rock, zoom in on a small object jutting out to reveal a yellow Toad (a character who sometimes gives rewards).
  8. Once zoomed in on the Toad, it will throw down a 1-Up.
  9. Exit the Binoculars and move forward past the stream to collect the 1-Up.
  10. Stomp the Piranha Plant to your left if desired.
  11. Climb the tree in the far right corner and jump to hit the ? Block (a block containing items or power-ups).
Tips
  • When running from Boom Boom's spin attack, ensure you are running in the same direction as the floor's movement to avoid being hit.
  • Dodge Boom Boom's shell attack by keeping moving and jumping over it.
  • You have enough time to clear the four Donut Blocks if you start running as soon as they retreat.

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