Super Mario 3D World: Conquer Red-Hot Run

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Alright, so this level, World Castle-3: Red-Hot Run, is a bit of a rush! You've only got 100 seconds to beat it, and those Dash Panels are going to make you feel like you're barely in control. Expect to lose a few lives here, but don't worry, we'll get through it. Pro-tip: right at the start, in the back right corner, there's a hidden Coin Box Hat to help you out a bit.

When you first start, you'll see two paths. The left one has some spiky rollers, and the right one has donut blocks. Honestly, neither path has anything super special, and they both lead back to the same spot. Since the right path is a bit easier to navigate early on, I'd say go that way. It's also where you'll find the first Green Star!

Walkthrough

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Head down the right side of the starting area. You'll need to time a jump over a gap to grab Green Star #1.
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After that, you'll go through three clear pipes – it doesn't matter which one you pick.
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Right after launching from the cannon, you'll see a Green Star Ring. Go around the area collecting the coins to make Green Star #2 appear.
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While you're in this area, look for a pipe in the center. It leads to a secret room with some Goombas and a Super Star. Handy if you need a little boost!
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Keep going past where you got the second star, jumping over spikes and past grates.
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When you reach the next section with donut blocks, stick to the left side. You'll see the Stamp floating in the air. You'll need to make a few jumps over gaps to get it, but with the speed boost, it should be manageable.
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As soon as you land after grabbing the Stamp, turn right and head down the middle. Try to avoid the rotating spiked rollers.
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Right after those rollers, you'll find Green Star #3.
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To finish up and grab the top of the Goal Pole easily, make sure you head down the middle again. There's a pipe at the end that will help you out.

Tips

Don't get too frustrated by the Dash Panels; they're designed to make things tricky! Just focus on the path ahead.
The hidden Coin Box Hat at the start is a good way to get a few extra coins or even an extra life if you're lucky.
The secret room with the Super Star can be a lifesaver if you're struggling with a particular section.

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