Editing Giant Land

{{location-infobox

|image=SMAS-Big Island Map.PNG

|greaterloc=[[Mushroom World]]

|ruler=Unnamed [[Kings|King]] (games);<br>[[Prince Hugo]] (cartoons)

|inhabitants=[[Big Goomba|Giant Goomba]]s, [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]]s

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1998|1988]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2010|2010]])

'''Giant Land'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' English instruction booklet, page 32</ref><ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' North American revision, PAL NES and worldwide VC distribution ending</ref> (alternatively '''Big Island'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' original North American release, ''Super Mario All-Stars'' and ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' International version ending</ref> or the '''Land Of The Giants'''<ref>''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', pages 8 & 25-42</ref>) is the fourth world of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. This world contains six levels, three [[Sledge Bro]]thers, two Fortresses, two [[Spade Panel]]s, four [[Toad Houses]], and a [[Kings|king's]] palace. Everything in this world is huge, including the [[Question Block|? Block]]s and [[Goomba]]s, hence the name. Power-ups, [[Cheep Cheep]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]], [[Buzzy Beetle]]s, [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]]s, and [[Bullet Bill]]s are exceptions to this and thus remain in their original size. The island is shaped like a giant [[Koopa Troopa]].

The [[Koopalings|Koopaling]] in charge of Giant Land is the comparatively-small [[Iggy Koopa]].

The map in ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' shows that it is to the east of [[Water Land]], and to the west of [[Sky Land]].

 

In ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', [[Prince Hugo]] is depicted as the most recent ruler, likely replacing the one seen in the game. [[Madzilla]] also lives here.

 

==={{world|4|1}}===

[[File:SMAS 4-1.PNG|thumb|right]]

This is the first level of world 4, and introduces many huge versions of otherwise regular enemies like [[Goomba]]s or [[Koopa Troopa]]s. However, their size does not improve their stamina or other physical stats, so they can just be defeated like their smaller counterparts. The player will also encounter some big [[? Blocks]], which can be hit just like normal ones. If [[Raccoon Mario]] flies up in the area with the waterfall, he can access a hidden area guarded by a [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]]. This room features two [[Big Bertha]]s and two [[1-Up Mushroom]]s. The level is plain-themed.

 

==={{world|4|2}}===

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This level is similar to the second level of [[Water Land]]. The whole stage rises up and sinks down frequently, so some parts of the stage may submerge occasionally. If Mario falls in the Water, a Cheep Cheep will come by and try to hurt him, so the player should get out as fast as possible. The Cheep Cheep can be defeated with a well aimed Ice Block, but it will quickly pop back up again after a few moments, and it cannot be defeated permanently. The goal is reached through a [[Warp Pipe]] at the end of the level. If Mario collects at least 24 coins in this level, a [[White Mushroom House]] will be available.

 

==={{world|4|3}}===

[[File:SMAS 4-3.PNG|thumb|right]]

This level introduces the Sledge Brothers, which are bigger versions of [[Hammer Bro]]thers. Just like their smaller versions, they throw hammers at Mario, but they are also capable of a shockwave-creating jump that will stun Mario, making it likelier to get hit by a hammer. After crossing a plains section, the player will get access to the second part of the level through a Warp Pipe. The second half features many Buzzy Beetles and Spinies, as well as some [[Pit (obstacle)|bottomless pits]] which have to be jumped over using a [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]] as stepping stone sometimes. If [[Raccoon Mario]] is to fly up about halfway through the level, he can access a hidden stretch with coins.

 

==={{world|4|fort}} 1===

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The first fortress of Giant Land features a new type of enemy: the [[Hot Foot]]s. These flame-like enemies lurk on top of candles, waiting for Mario to turn his back to them. When unobserved, they hop off of their resting place and follow Mario, until he turns around. There are Thwomps that move horizontally and vertically. During his traverse of the fortress, Mario can uncover a secret underground section of the castle, filled with Boos and Dry Bones, through a Warp Pipe. At the end of the caste, Boom Boom awaits.

 

==={{world|4|4}}===

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This level is similar to the underwater courses 3-1 and 3-5 of Water Land, but the environment looks enlarged to match with the theme of the overall world. Also, Lakitu appears in this level, throwing Spiny Eggs at Mario. The player has to dodge the Spiny eggs while navigating through the water. If the player gave the [[Frog Suit]] power to Mario before entering the level, he can enter a pipe that ejects water and would otherwise wash him away. The pipe leads to a bonus area. Another Warp Pipe at the end of the level transports Mario to the goal.

 

==={{world|4|5}}===

[[File:SMAS 4-5.PNG|thumb|left]]

This level features many Bill Blasters and also introduces a new projectile type, the [[Bull's-Eye Bill|Missile Bill]]. Unlike regular Bullet Bills, the red colored Missile Bills will turn around if they are dodged and fly towards Mario once again. A block with a [[Magic Vine]] can be found in this level, which is accessible by bouncing off of a Missile Bill. Up the vine, Mario will find a [[Tanooki Suit]], as well as a [[P Switch|Switch Block]] which makes many coins appear. A pipe transports Mario to the level exit.

 

==={{world|4|6}}===

[[File:SMAS 4-6.PNG|thumb|right]]

This level resembles the other plain-themed levels of Giant Land, but it features [[Magic Door|magical doors]] which will alter the environment if entered. The player can swap between an enlarged version and a more regular version of the level. However, this provides actually no advantage and the level can be cleared in both versions. Some [[Star|Starmen]] and even some [[1-Up Mushroom]]s are hidden at certain places throughout the course.

 

The concept of this stage might have inspired the concept of [[Tiny-Huge Island]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where the player needs to travel between a large and a small version of the level to make progress. The size proportions are swapped by entering special Warp Pipes (known as [[Shrinker Pipe]]s) located throughout the course.

 

==={{world|4|fort}} 2===

[[File:SMAS 4-C2.PNG|thumb|left]]

The [[Donut Lift]]s here might be very dangerous. Mario must jump up and down on them to keep from falling. A secret is here after the lava stretch. In the narrow corridor, a block has a Switch Block inside. The Switch Block will expose some Silver Coins. In the middle of them, Up on the D-Pad should be pressed to enter a secret room (however, the Silver Coins need not be revealed in order to use the door, if the player knows the door's location). The platforms here are all different. The ones with arrows on them will automatically go a certain way, but the one with the exclamation point, whenever jumped on, will change direction. Skillful use of these and the many pipes will lead Mario to a pipe to a secret room, where, starting at the exit pipe, invisible blocks form a staircase to a block with a 1-Up. Afterward, a big ? Block has three 1-Ups, and Raccoon or Tanooki Mario can fly up to a little room above with quite a few coins. The exit pipe leads right to where Mario left off, and afterward is the fight with Boom Boom.

==={{world|4|airship3}}===

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The airship of Iggy Koopa is largely fire-based. It is mainly composed of [[Rocket Engine]]s which shoot flames towards the Mario Bros. The player has to navigate them safely through the course without getting burned, by timely passing the traps in the instant they become inactive. A ? Block with a [[Fire Flower]] awaits at the end, as well as a gray pipe that leads to the boss battle.

[[File:SMAS 4-A3.PNG|thumb|left]]

In battle, Iggy Koopa utilizes a similar strategy as [[Larry Koopa]] and [[Morton Koopa Jr.]] by blasting energy rings from his [[magic wand]]. He is however a lot more jumpy and will bounce around more than his brothers. After his defeat, he drops the Magical Rod and the King of Giant Land is turned back to his previous form. If Iggy is defeated with [[Tanooki Mario]], the king will thank the racoon and ask his name.  

==''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''==

[[File:GiantLandCartoon.jpg|thumb|Giant Land in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]

Giant Land appeared in two episodes of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', and was mentioned in two others. It was shown to be similar to the game in appearance, with oversized blocks and pipes. However, the citizens of Giant Land were shown to be actual giants. Giant Land is ruled by [[Prince Hugo the Huge]], who was stated to be the "new ruler" by [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Big Mouth Koopa]].

'''[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]''': Bowser wants to take over Giant Land, so he transforms [[Roy Koopa|Bully]], [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Big Mouth]], [[Larry Koopa|Cheatsy]] and [[Ludwig von Koopa|Kooky]] into Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas, enabling to storm through Giant Land and capture [[Prince Hugo the Huge]]. Mario and his friends show up at Prince Hugo's castle to offer their help, but after the directer yells "CUT!", [[Prince Hugo the Huge's Parrot]] bloodthirstily dismisses them due to their small size. Mario and Luigi explore Giant Land to find a [[Super Leaf]], evading an [[Angry Sun]] in the process. As [[Raccoon Mario]] and Raccoon Luigi, the brothers head back to the castle, but are unable to stop the Koopalings. They both lose their Raccoon Power and Luigi gets captured, along with [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], [[Toad]] and [[Prince Hugo The Huge]]. Mario manages to avoid capture by flying away on [[Prince Hugo The Huge's Parrot]]. He later rescues [[Prince Hugo The Huge]] and his friends from [[Kastle Koopa]].

'''[[Princess Toadstool for President]]''': Although Giant Land does not appear, Bowser and Cheatsy unleash a pack of hungry [[Big Paragoomba|Giant Land Paragoomba]]s upon a crop in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], but Mario and Luigi show up and defeat them.

'''[[Dadzilla]]''': Once [[Madzilla]] is freed from [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Big Mouth]] and [[Wendy O. Koopa|Kootie Pie]], after Princess Toadstool corruptly says that they'll take him to enjoy a new life in the Mushroom Kingdom, Toad tells him that he'd fit right in Giant Land.

'''[[Do the Koopa]]''': When Bowser is using the [[Doom Dancer Music Box]] to make everyone in the Mushroom Kingdo dance endlessly, it appears that several citizens of Giant Land can be seen dancing around at one point.

BSXWorld4.PNG|'''World 4''' as seen in [[BS Super Mario Collection]].

Big_Island.jpg|Mario surrounded by various giant enemies in '''Giant Land'''.

SMB3_Airshipworld4.png|'''Iggy's Airship''' without enemies.

{{Foreignname

|Jap=ワールド４ <span class="explain" title="きょだい">巨大</span>の<span class="explain" title="くに">国</span><ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 32</ref>

|JapR=Wārudo4 Kyodai no Kuni

|JapM=World 4: Giant Country<br>(''Big Island''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'', ''Super Mario Collection'' and ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario 3 + Mario Bros.'' Japanese ending</ref> in-game)}}

==Trivia==

*In ''[[Mario Party]]'', the song "Let's Go Lightly" (played on the minigames [[Platform Peril]] and [[Bobsled Run]]) is a cover version of this map's music, but with additional rhythm, although part of the original rhythm is slightly different.

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