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Part 6
Super Mario Galaxy 2

Part 6

Follow our detailed Super Mario Galaxy 2 Part 6 walkthrough to conquer Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, Puzzle Plank Galaxy, and Boulder Bowl Galaxy, earning all Stars and Comet Medals.

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Follow our detailed Super Mario Galaxy 2 Part 6 walkthrough to conquer Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, Puzzle Plank Galaxy, and Boulder Bowl Galaxy, earning all Stars and Comet Medals.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla - Gobblegut's Aching Belly
    1. Pass Bowser Jr. statues, defeat new enemies.
  2. 2
    Head up blue & green bridges, left to Thwomp. Backflip & spin onto Thwomp for the Comet Medal.
  3. 3
    Continue left, defeat Magikoopa, spin lever to open window.
  4. 4
    Head up through window, jump to Sling Star, then to Checkpoint Flag.
  5. 5
    Go past fire bars, left & up, right over gaps.
  6. 6
    Beat Magikoopa, go left past bars, staying left to find Life Mushroom.
  7. 7
    Use Launch Star to reach Gobblegut.
  8. 8
    Boss Fight - Gobblegut: Avoid his head. Spin the red bulging "bellyaches" (balls). Run to avoid his head charges. He will dig into the planet; stand near his body but move when his head emerges. Keep moving on the small planet to avoid hits.
  9. 9
    Earn your 1st Grand Star. A portal opens to World 2.
  • Puzzle Plank Galaxy - The Puzzling Picture Block
    1. Ground pound left & right sides of the big block platform for Star Bits, then the middle block to lower it.
    2. Ground pound top left switch, follow musical notes for a bonus. Ground pound bottom right switch for Launch Star.
    3. Pound tree stumps for Star Bits or coins. Follow coin path, avoiding sawblades, to the planet's underside.
    4. On the other side of the middle platform, find a pipe for a ? coin minigame. Follow 3 shape patterns of coins for a 1-Up.
    5. Climb towers to the top, defeat enemy, ground pound topmost platform, then the other two until all 3 are level.
    6. Head to the other side, climb the new tower, use Launch Star, hit Checkpoint Flag.
    7. Avoid sawblades as platforms are cut down. Jump to the platform with the Comet Medal.
    8. At the green wall, wait for 3 sides, then wall jump between them. Head forward quickly as platforms drop.
    9. Get the 1-Up, follow the thin platform with blue enemies. Pound the red switch, use Sling Star.
    10. On the small planet, use Checkpoint Flag and Luma Shop (buy Life Mushroom if affordable).
    11. Use Launch Star to reach a block puzzle. Pound the star on the ends of each side 3x each to complete the picture of a bug.
    12. Pound the baby atop the mama, then pound the mama to win the Star.
  • Puzzle Plank Galaxy - Secret Star #1- Bugaboom's Back
    1. Re-enter The Puzzling Picture Block.
    2. Go to small towers, find Hungry Luma. Feed it 70 coins, use its Launch Star, hit Checkpoint Flag.
    3. Get cloud flower, use cloud & long jump/spin to reach the next platform. Repeat to reach the tree and meet a bug miniboss.
    4. Use trampoline & cloud move to rise above the bug, jump to its back, and ground pound it. Avoid water.
    5. After 1 hit, the bug rotates slightly. After 2 hits, it rotates 360s and flies faster. Repeat moves until the Star is won.
  • Boulder Bowl Galaxy - Rock & Rollodillo
    1. Defeat 3 green rock-spouting enemies to reveal the rock mushroom. Use it to roll and slam pillars.
    2. Find the big pink crystal at the left and roll into it twice for the Comet Medal.
    3. Roll into the upright wall to knock it down, then roll forward to knock down enemy bowling pins.
    4. Roll off the ramp to launch forward to the Checkpoint Flag.
    5. Roll into pink enemies, avoid boulders and their rocks. Beat all enemies to reveal Launch Star.
    6. Change into Rock Mario at the start. Avoid boulders and cannonballs, long jump over mud.
    7. Further left, roll into the pink crystal trapping a Sling Star twice to reach a small planet with a Luma Shop.
    8. Use Luma Shop if desired, hit Checkpoint Flag, use Launch Star to reach the miniboss.
    9. Boss Fight - Rollodillo: As Rock Mario, roll into the blue buttocks when he stops. Avoid his spiked ball when he rolls. After 3 hits, he moves faster. On the 4th hit, you get the Star.
    • Tips
    • In Gobblegut's Aching Belly, staying close to his body while he's on the ground can help avoid his charges.
    • In Puzzle Plank Galaxy, pay close attention to the shape patterns of coins for the 1-Up.
    • When fighting Bugaboom, use the cloud move to gain height and then jump onto its back.
    • In Boulder Bowl Galaxy, use the rock mushroom's rolling ability to clear paths and defeat enemies efficiently.
    • Remember to use the Luma Shop when available for helpful items like Life Mushrooms.
    • 1st Grand Star
    • Comet Medals in Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, Puzzle Plank Galaxy, and Boulder Bowl Galaxy.
    • Power Stars from Gobblegut's Aching Belly, The Puzzling Picture Block, Bugaboom's Back, and Rock & Rollodillo.
    • Access to World 2 and the Grand World Map.
    • Mailtoad appears, delivering letters from Peach with 1-Ups and other goodies.

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