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World 3-1
Super Mario Bros. 2

World 3-1

Complete World 3-1 in Super Mario Bros. 2, finding Star Coin #1 above barrels and Star Coin #2 in a hidden alcove.

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Complete World 3-1 in Super Mario Bros. 2, finding Star Coin #1 above barrels and Star Coin #2 in a hidden alcove.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Go right and hit the first block to get a Leaf.
  2. 2
    Jump on the flying Cheep Cheeps to defeat them.
  3. 3
    Activate a gold ring to cause coin trails to follow Cheep Cheeps.
  4. 4
    Bounce off a Cheep Cheep to reach Star Coin #1, which is high above three barrels floating in the water. This may be easier as Raccoon Mario.
  5. 5
    Ahead, hit blocks to find a ? switch.
  6. 6
    Hit the ? switch and coins will pour out of the pipe up ahead; grab some.
  7. 7
    After reaching the Checkpoint (a save point), you will see platforms rotating in the air with a Piranha Plant in the pipe above.
  8. 8
    Wait for the Piranha Plant to hide, then wall jump into a hidden alcove above to find Star Coin #2.
  9. 9
    Drop back down to the platforms and continue right to a bonus coin block and barrels floating between pipes.
  10. 10
    Stand on the rightmost barrel; it will sink, allowing you to collect Star Coin #3 behind it.
  11. 11
    Activate gold rings for a greater coin bonus via Cheep Cheeps as you head towards the end.
  12. 12
    Enter the pipe at the end of the path.
  13. 13
    Jump up the blocks to the top.
  14. 14
    Bounce on a Cheep Cheep to reach the top of the flagpole, ending this stage.
Tips
  • Jumping on flying Cheep Cheeps is easier than if this were an underwater stage.
  • Raccoon Mario may make reaching Star Coin #1 easier.
  • Wall jumping is required to reach Star Coin #2.
  • The rightmost barrel sinks, revealing Star Coin #3.

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