1-Up Mushroom Locations - Shifting Sand Land

Discover all nine 1-Up Mushrooms in Super Mario 64's Shifting Sand Land! This guide details exact locations, including pyramid secrets, Thwomp rides, and more.

Hey there! Shifting Sand Land can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I'll help you snag all those sweet 1-Up Mushrooms. Let's get you some extra lives!

1. Location 1: Right at the start of the level, head to the right past two Bob-ombs. You'll find a circular sand pit. The 1-Up is floating just above it. Be careful not to fall into the sand pit, or you'll lose a life! To grab this one safely, you'll need to perform a long jump.
2. Location 2: Look for a big wall of bars stretching from the pyramid to a giant sand dune. There's a 1-Up Mushroom sitting right in front of this wall. Watch out for the two circular sand pits nearby, as they can make getting this extra life a bit more challenging.
3. Location 3: Head to the entrance of the pyramid. You'll see a yellow '!' block right there. Hit it, and a 1-Up Mushroom will pop out! Easy peasy.
4. Location 4: See that tree chilling next to the oasis? Climb it! Doing so will cause a 1-Up Mushroom to appear.
5. Location 5: Now, let's head inside the pyramid. The bottom floor is sandy, with eleven small platforms. Five of these platforms are right next to each other. Stand on all five of them, and boom – a 1-Up Mushroom will appear!
6. Location 6: Go to the pyramid entrance and take the left path. Follow it until you find a Mummified Thwomp doing its hopping thing. Jump on top of it! As it hops, it'll pass right by an extra life. If you're positioned well on its back, you'll grab the 1-Up as it passes.
7. Location 7: Again, start at the pyramid entrance, take the left path, and follow it until you reach the Mummified Thwomp. Go past the Thwomp, and you'll find another yellow '!' box. Hit this one to make a 1-Up Mushroom appear.
8. Location 8: From the pyramid entrance, take the right path. Keep following it, going around corners and past any Thwomps, until you reach a ramp that leads uphill. At the top of this ramp, there's a small staircase and a downward-leading ramp. Go up the uphill ramp, then down the downward ramp. You'll be right next to a yellow '!' box. Hit it for a 1-Up!
9. Location 9: Inside the pyramid, this 1-Up is sitting on top of a wire cage. You could try a risky jump from nearby, but there's a safer way. Climb the pole that leads to the third floor. Once at the top, stand on the far left side. This will transport you directly onto the wire cage, letting you grab the 1-Up easily. Just a heads-up, this transport is one-way!