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Unlockables

  1. Banker Toad's Items

    The toad that banks your star bits will unlocks some items as you deposit more star bits. Those are not for Mario, he will simply use them himself.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Deposit 1000 star bitsGlasses
    Deposit 2000 star bitsSpear and shield
    Deposit 4000 star bitsPickaxe
    Deposit 6000 star bitsDiver Toad
    Deposit 9999 star bitsThe Perfect Run (Grandmaster Galaxy Daredevil Run)
    Deposit 8000 star bitsExplorer Toad

  2. Secret World

    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Beat the game once.Secret World

  3. Play as Luigi in Any Level

    Defeat Bowser at Bowser's Galaxy Generator for the first time, then check the Mail Toad for a message from him. Look for the L on the Spaceship, enter it, and then you become Luigi.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Beat Bowser at Bowser's Galaxy GeneratorLuigi for all levels

  4. Green Star Challenge

    Collect all 120 stars and beat bowser and you will get a new cutscene with Rosalina reading about the green star to her "children".
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Get 120 stars and beat BowserGreen Star Challenge

  5. Grandmaster Galaxy

    Collect all 240 stars(Includes Normal Stars, Prankster Comet Stars, and Green Stars).
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Complete the Green Star ChallengeGrandmaster Galaxy

  6. Death Count

    The Grandmaster Galaxy, which is the secret galaxy that can be unlocked after gathering both 120 normal stars and green stars, holds another secret. Once this final Star from the stage is acquired (The Perfect Run) you will be able to see your death count on your save file. You can now see how many times you died while playing the game.

  7. Unlocking Rosalina save file icon

    There is a save file icon that represents Rosalina's head which is unlocked by collecting all 120 Power Stars and defeating Bowser again.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Collect all 120 Power Stars and defeat Bowser againRosalina save file icon

  8. All Luigi Ghosts

    Get 9999 coins and you will automatically unlock all the Luigi ghosts without having to complete every level as Luigi.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Get 9999 coinsAll Luigi Ghosts

  9. Coconuts Turn Into Watermelons

    Remember In The First Game Collecting 9999 Star Bits Turned All Coconuts Into Watermelons, Well It's Back Again
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Collect 9999 Star BitsCoconuts Turn Into Watermelons

Glitches

  1. Yoshi Infinite Flutters

    Jump holding A and before you finish Fluttering (While still holding A) Press Z, then quickly release A, then Press A again. Rinse and repeat.

Area/Level Hints

  1. Infinite 1 Ups

    Go to SuperMassive Galaxy. as you enter continue to the planet with the three giant koopas. (This is much easier with two people.) If you hold down one of the koopas and continue to jump on the koopa you will eventually start geting 1 ups. You can have up to 99 lives.

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Milkncooke 217K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by nintendo_girl21 209K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by JPNintendo 246K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by waZelda 419K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by jfcgamer 222K
Other Comet Medal Guide by ---Nintendo--- 19K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by gravy229 278K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Zxela404 358K
Other Green Star Guide by MetrodPrme 42K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Iceman22n86 239K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Nmajmani 14K

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