Find all 8 Red Coins in Super Mario 64's Bowser in the Dark World! This guide walks you through each coin's location and how to grab them for the Castle Secret Star.
Alright, so you're going for that secret star in Bowser in the Dark World, huh? To get it, you'll need to collect all eight Red Coins scattered throughout the level. Once you've snagged 'em all, the star pops up right behind the pipe that leads to Bowser himself at the end. Don't worry, I'll help you track them all down!
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Coin 1: This first one can be a bit tricky! When you start the level, look back. See that coin way over there? It looks impossible, right? Here's the trick: play through until you find the first ! Switch, right by the first flame shooter. Hit that switch, and then *immediately* run all the way back to the start. A wooden bridge will have appeared, leading straight to the coin. Carefully walk across, grab it, and head back to safety.
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Coin 2: This one's easy! It's right next to that very first flame shooter you saw. Remember that ! Switch? Hitting it not only makes the bridge for Coin 1, but it also makes a small wooden block appear right above this Red Coin. Just use that block to hop up and grab the coin.
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Coin 3: Head to the area with all the electrified Sparks. This coin is hiding behind the third crystal you pass. It can be a little tough to spot because of the camera, so keep an eye out!
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Coin 4: Just after the Spark area, you'll see a yellow platform that moves back and forth over a grey one. The Red Coin you're looking for is on the other side of that grey platform. Just time your jump to get past it.
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Coin 5: After the alternating yellow platform, you'll find two grey platforms that rotate in a square pattern. Hop onto one of these rotating platforms and make your way to the far corner. It'll eventually swing you right past the Red Coin you need.
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Coin 6: Keep going past the rotating grey platforms. You should see a narrow wooden bridge leading to a small 'island' platform. Follow the bridge over, and you'll find the coin on that island, behind the cone-shaped item in the middle. Watch out for the Spark enemy hanging out there!
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Coin 7: This one involves some tricky platforming. Get onto the second 'teeter-totter' platform and stand on the left side so the right side rises. Once it's pretty high, run to the right side and quickly jump onto the overhanging platform above. From there, look back towards where you came from. You'll see another overhanging platform, higher up. Make a long jump to it (you might find a 1-Up here if you've beaten Bowser already). Then, make another long jump to the next overhanging platform, and one more long jump to the final one. The Red Coin should be right in front of you!
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Coin 8: Cross both 'teeter-totter' platforms until you reach the ground with two Goombas. You can defeat them if you like, but it's not required. Look up towards the top left. You'll see a section of the platform that's barely connected. You need to jump onto it – make sure you get a good running start, or you'll fall! The Red Coin is waiting for you right there.
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