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3.13. Tiny-Huge Island                                                  [0313]
Super Mario 64

3.13. Tiny-Huge Island [0313]

Learn how to navigate Tiny-Huge Island in Super Mario 64. Discover the secret portraits that change your size and the level's status.

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Learn how to navigate Tiny-Huge Island in Super Mario 64. Discover the secret portraits that change your size and the level's status.

In Tiny-Huge Island, similar to Wet-Dry World, a secret portrait determines the level's status. Locate the room containing the painting of two Goombas. Within this room, you'll find a small portrait in a niche to the left and a larger portrait to the right. Entering these portraits changes the state of the level.

When you are in Tiny Island, you will be huge, and everything else in the level will be tiny. Conversely, in Huge Island, you will be tiny, and everything else will be huge. The core layout of the levels remains the same, but the scale of objects and Mario himself is altered.

For each Power Star, the correct portrait to enter will be specified. Additionally, throughout the level, you can find Warp Pipes that transport you to the opposite world, allowing you to switch between Tiny Island and Huge Island.

Tips
  • Pay close attention to which portrait you enter, as it dictates whether you are large or small.
  • Utilize Warp Pipes to quickly switch between the Tiny and Huge versions of the island when needed.
  • The size difference significantly impacts how you interact with enemies and navigate the environment.

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