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[[Image:ShiftingSandLand.png|thumb|320px|right|[[Mario]] in '''Shifting Sand Land'''.]]

'''Shifting Sand Land''' is a desert-based portrait world appearing in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its re-make, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. It is the eighth course in both games. It can be found in the dungeon of the castle, although the entrance to it is disguised as a wall instead of a portrait. This level is called the Shifting Sand Land due to the fact that much of its ground terrain appears to be a type of quicksand. This course is the first one to have its entrance disguised as a wall; it is followed by [[Dire Dire Docks]].

Four Pillars stick out of the ground at different points in the level. Two of these pillars can be reached via sand, while the other two are located in quicksand and have to be reached with the [[Wing Cap]]. 

The most prominent feature of the level is the great pyramid in the center. Three [[Power Star]]s can be found inside the pyramid. One of these is in the possession of [[Eyerok]] an ancient spirit which lives inside the pyramid. Eyerok serves as the boss of the level. 

Other notable locations include a small oasis (consisting of a palm tree, a small pool of water, and one [[Red Coin]]) located in the corner of the stage. A stone gazebo can be found near the beginning of the level, under which are two [[Goombas]] and on top of which is a [[Red ! Block]]. There is also a maze path which rests on top of quick sand and is traveled on by [[Tox Box]]s. This maze is one of a few ways to traverse from the east to the west side of the level. Other ways include a [[Wing Cap]] and the [[Crazed Crate]] at the beginning of the level.

The level also features the first appearance of [[Klepto]] the Condor, (in the [[Nintendo 64]] version this was Klepto's only appearence, although the [[DS]] version had him in multiple levels).

==''Super Mario 64''==
[[Image:YoshiShiftingSandLandDS.png|thumb|156px|left|[[Yoshi]] collecting [[coin]]s in the course.]]
===Star 1: In the Talons of the Big Bird===
While exploring the area, Mario will come to see a large condor with a powerstar in it's talons. Climbing one of the 4 pillars or a [[Wing Cap]] will allow Mario to attack the bird. Once it is hit, the Power Star will float over to the left side of the Pyramid's main entrance.

===Star 2: Shining Atop the Pyramid===

===Star 3: Inside the Ancient Pyramid===

===Star 4: Stand Tall On the Four Pillars===

===Star 5: Free Flying For 8 Red Coins===

===Star 6: Pyramid Puzzle===

==''Super Mario 64 DS''==
===Star 7: Tox Box Switch Star ===

== Pyramid ==
Inside the pyramid are numerous levels and enemies. There are enemies both unique to this course and ones found in other courses. Unique enemies include [[Grindel]]s and [[Spindel]]s. Common ones are [[Amp]]s and Goombas. Using conventional methods, it can be quite difficult to reach the power star at the highest reaches of the pyramid, considering that if one falls, they must start all over again. Occupying a large portion of the center of the pyramid is a large body of shifting sand. In the center of this body of sand is a structure with a passage leading to Eyerok's platform.


==Trivia==
The golf course [[Shifting Sands]], which appeared in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' may have been based on this level. Also in the ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' mini-game "[[Pokey Punch-Out]]" this course appears a long with Klepto in the background, (it is likely that this is the Shifting Sand Land due to the [[Pokey]]s in the background being drawn as they were in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' instead of the more recent ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''). 

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-'''Shifting Sand Land''' is an {{wp|ancient Egypt}}ian-based course and the eighth course appearing in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Its name may be a reference to the "Shifting Sands," one of the magical, impassable deserts that surround the {{wp|Land of Oz}} in {{wp|L. Frank Baum}}'s {{wp|List of Oz books|''Oz'' books}}. The entrance to the [[level]] is in the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]'s basement, disguised as a wall at the end of the hall to the left of the [[painting]] into [[Lethal Lava Land]]. The course has several sand dunes, [[quicksand]], and an ancient pyramid in the center. [[Klepto|Klepto the Condor]] circles the course and attempts to steal the player's [[cap]] if he gets near. In addition, this course shares the same music as Lethal Lava Land.
-==Layout==
+'''Shifting Sand Land''' is a desert-based portrait world appearing in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its re-make, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. It is the eighth course in both games. It can be found in the dungeon of the castle, although the entrance to it is disguised as a wall instead of a portrait. This level is called the Shifting Sand Land due to the fact that much of its ground terrain appears to be a type of quicksand. This course is the first one to have its entrance disguised as a wall; it is followed by [[Dire Dire Docks]].
-===Main course===
-[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 1.png|frame|left|Map of Shifting Sand Land in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
-The player starts on a stone slab in the sand next to some sand dunes and a [[Crazed Crate]]. Up ahead are some [[Bob-omb]]s, a [[Fly Guy]], a [[Pokey]], and some [[Goomba]]s, all around a stone structure containing a few [[block (Super Mario 64)|block]]s underneath and a [[Cap Block|red block]] and [[! Block|yellow block]] on top. Near this stone structure are a number of circular quicksand pits: one with a [[1-Up Mushroom|1-UP Mushroom]] hovering over the top, and one that spawns a [[tornado]] if the player approaches. Beyond the stone structure is a maze-like path constructed out of stone blocks over a pool of quicksand with three [[Tox Box]]es flipping around the paths. To the right are a [[cannon]] and a red block, and to the left is an oasis with a [[Bob-omb Buddy]] next to it. A [[warp|Warp Point]] is placed under the palm tree and leads to the aforementioned cannon and red block. South of the oasis are two of the four stone pillars situated around the pyramid, with the other two on the other corners of the pyramid. [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Luigi]], and [[Wario]] can [[dash|run]] up the sides of the pillars despite them being smooth and near-vertical surfaces. After the quicksand with a tornado is a ramp to the pyramid's entrance, with the exterior of the pyramid having a yellow block and red block, along with a ring of steps that lead to the [[Shining Atop the Pyramid|top of the pyramid]]. If all four of the pillars have been stood upon, the top of the pyramid explodes and opens a new entrance.
-===Inside the pyramid===
+Four Pillars stick out of the ground at different points in the level. Two of these pillars can be reached via sand, while the other two are located in quicksand and have to be reached with the [[Wing Cap]].
-[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 2.png|frame|left|Map of the pyramid in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
-[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 3.png|frame|Eyerok's room within the pyramid]]
-If the player enters the pyramid, they cannot return to the main course. Additionally, if the player loses a life and reenters the level, they are brought back into the pyramid without having to go through the main course again, provided the life lost does not result in a [[Game Over]].
-Upon entering the pyramid, the player is dropped into a short hall that leads to either a left or a right path. The left path leads to a 1-UP Mushroom and a [[Grindel]] that hops across the platform and can help the player reach another 1-UP Mushroom. The right path leads to the top of the pyramid, where the player has to go through several obstacles to reach the top. These obstacles include Grindels, large gaps, [[Amp]]s, moving platforms, a [[Spindel]], and a hanging grate the player can grab and swing across. Halfway up the pyramid is a [[Spinning Heart]], which the player can use to recover any lost [[Health Meter|health]]. At the center of the pyramid's base is a large sand pit that restricts the player's [[jump]]ing ability and acts as quicksand.
+The most prominent feature of the level is the great pyramid in the center. Three [[Power Star]]s can be found inside the pyramid. One of these is in the possession of [[Eyerok]] an ancient spirit which lives inside the pyramid. Eyerok serves as the boss of the level.
-If the player enters through the secret entrance on the top of the pyramid, they are brought to a fenced lift that moves down through the center of the pyramid. At the bottom of its rail is a hole that leads to a secret room where the boss of the level, [[Eyerok]], sleeps.
+Other notable locations include a small oasis (consisting of a palm tree, a small pool of water, and one [[Red Coin]]) located in the corner of the stage. A stone gazebo can be found near the beginning of the level, under which are two [[Goombas]] and on top of which is a [[Red ! Block]]. There is also a maze path which rests on top of quick sand and is traveled on by [[Tox Box]]s. This maze is one of a few ways to traverse from the east to the west side of the level. Other ways include a [[Wing Cap]] and the [[Crazed Crate]] at the beginning of the level.
-==Missions==
+The level also features the first appearance of [[Klepto]] the Condor, (in the [[Nintendo 64]] version this was Klepto's only appearence, although the [[DS]] version had him in multiple levels).
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-!Mission
-!Appears in
-!Summary
-|-
-![[File:SM64DS_Shifting_Sand_Land_Star_1.png|200px]]<br>[[In the Talons of the Big Bird]]
-|''[[Super Mario 64]]''<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
-|This mission's objective is to collect the [[Power Star]] held by [[Klepto]].
-|-
-![[File:Shining_Atop_the_Pyramid.PNG|200px]]<br>[[Shining Atop the Pyramid]]
-|''[[Super Mario 64]]''<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
-|The mission's objective is to collect the Power Star on top of the pyramid's exterior.
-|-
-![[File:SM64DS_Shifting_Sand_Land_Star_3.png|200px]]<br>[[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]]
-|''[[Super Mario 64]]''<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
-|This mission's goal is to collect the Power Star at the top of the pyramid's interior.
-|-
-![[File:Sandymario.png|200px]]<br>[[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]
-|''[[Super Mario 64]]''<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
-|This mission's objective is to defeat [[Eyerok]].
-|-
-![[File:Free_Flying_For_8_Red_Coins.PNG|200px]]<br>[[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]]
-|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (5th Star)<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' (7th Star)
-|This mission's objective is to collect the eight [[Red Coin]]s around the course.
-|-
-![[File:SM64DS_Shifting_Sand_Land_Star_5.png|200px]]<br>[[Tox Box Switch Star]]
-|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
-|This mission involves collecting the course's Switch Star.
-|-
-![[File:PyramidSecret.png|200px]]<br>[[Pyramid Puzzle]]
-|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (Secrets)<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' (Silver Stars)
-|This mission's objective is to find the [[secret]]s/[[Silver Star]]s hidden in the pyramid.
-|}
-==Enemies==
+==''Super Mario 64''==
-<gallery>
+[[Image:YoshiShiftingSandLandDS.png|thumb|156px|left|[[Yoshi]] collecting [[coin]]s in the course.]]
-Amp SM64.png|[[Amp]]s
+===Star 1: In the Talons of the Big Bird===
-Bomb-omb SM64.png|[[Bob-omb]]s
+While exploring the area, Mario will come to see a large condor with a powerstar in it's talons. Climbing one of the 4 pillars or a [[Wing Cap]] will allow Mario to attack the bird. Once it is hit, the Power Star will float over to the left side of the Pyramid's main entrance.
-FlyGuySM64.png|[[Fly Guy]]s
-SM64 - Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]s
-SM64 Grindel.png|[[Grindel]]s
-SM64 Vanish Cap Under The Moat.png|[[Flame thrower (Flame Chomp)|Flame thrower]]s
-SM64 Klepto.png|[[Klepto]]
-Old Pokey 64.png|[[Pokey]]s
-SpindelSM64.png|[[Spindel]]
-Toxboxsides.png|[[Tox Box]]es
-Eyerok64.png|[[Eyerok]] (boss)
-</gallery>
-==Statistics from ''Super Mario 64''==
+===Star 2: Shining Atop the Pyramid===
-*'''Total Number of [[Coin]]s''': 136
-*'''[[Cap]]s Found''': [[Wing Cap]] (3)
-*'''[[Spinning Heart]]''': Inside the pyramid, on the fourth level, after the rolling stone, and before the rising and falling platforms.
-*'''[[Cannon]]s''': 1
-*'''[[1-Up Mushroom|1UP Mushroom]]s''' (9):
-**''Homing Mushroom'' : '''#1''' In the tree near the lake.
-**''Static Mushroom'' : '''#2''' Floating in the air above quicksand right after the starting point. '''#3''' Over the hill left of the starting point, next to the big chain fence. '''#4''' Inside the pyramid, above the [[Grindel]] on the left path. '''#5''' Inside the pyramid, above the hanging metal grille near the [[Amp]].
-**''Triggered Mushroom'' : '''#6''' Inside the pyramid, appears after the player steps on all five platforms on the quicksand at the back of the pyramid.
-**''Box Mushroom'' : '''#7''' On the pyramid near the entrance. '''#8''' Inside the pyramid at the end of the left path. '''#9''' Inside the pyramid, on the back. Can be seen from #8.
-*'''[[Warp]]s:'''
-**Standing under the palm tree next to the small oasis warps [[Mario]] near the cannon on the metal platform above the quicksand.
-**Standing just to the right of the hole on the pyramid's second floor (at the top of the pole) warps Mario to the top of the hanging metal grille. This is meant to be one-way, but it can be reversed by standing on the slightly higher edge.<ref>{{cite|author=pannenkoek2012|date=August 11, 2013|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlpcMZQV0E|title=SM64 - Reversing a One Way Teleport Glitch|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 27, 2024}}</ref> It was removed in the DS version.
-==Gallery==
+===Star 3: Inside the Ancient Pyramid===
-<gallery>
-SM64 Asset Texture Castle Wall (Basement).png
+===Star 4: Stand Tall On the Four Pillars===
-SSLArtworksm64.jpg|Map artwork
-SM64-Facing Shifting Sand Land.png|The wall leading to Shifting Sand Land in the N64 version
+===Star 5: Free Flying For 8 Red Coins===
-SM64DS Facing Shifting Sand Land.png|The wall leading to Shifting Sand Land in the DS version
-Shifting Sand Land Starting Area.png|The starting area in the N64 version
+===Star 6: Pyramid Puzzle===
-ShiftingSandLand1.png|Mario jumping toward a Pokey
-ShiftingSandLand2.png|[[Wing Mario]] standing on one of the four pillars
+==''Super Mario 64 DS''==
-SM64DS Punching Pokey.png|Mario punching away a Pokey's segments
+===Star 7: Tox Box Switch Star ===
-</gallery>
+== Pyramid ==
+Inside the pyramid are numerous levels and enemies. There are enemies both unique to this course and ones found in other courses. Unique enemies include [[Grindel]]s and [[Spindel]]s. Common ones are [[Amp]]s and Goombas. Using conventional methods, it can be quite difficult to reach the power star at the highest reaches of the pyramid, considering that if one falls, they must start all over again. Occupying a large portion of the center of the pyramid is a large body of shifting sand. In the center of this body of sand is a structure with a passage leading to Eyerok's platform.
-==Names in other languages==
-{{foreign names
-|Jap=あっちっち さばく
-|JapR=Atchitchi Sabaku
-|JapM=Hot Hot Desert
-|Fre=Sables Trop Mouvants
-|FreM=Too-Quick Sands (pun on "too quick" and "quicksand").
-|Ger=Wobiwaba Wüste
-|GerM=Wobiwaba Desert
-|Ita=Deserto Ingoiatutto
-|ItaM=All-swallowing Desert
-|Kor=앗뜨거!사막
-|KorR=At-tteugeo! Samak
-|KorM=Ahh-Hot! Desert
-|Spa=Arenas Ardientes
-|SpaM=Burning Sands
-|Chi=酷热沙漠<ref name="iQue">From the {{file link|SM64DS course list in Chinese.png|score sheet}} and the star menu of ''Super Mario 64 DS'' as localized by [[iQue]].</ref>
-|ChiR=Kùrè Shāmò
-|ChiM=Extremely Hot Desert
-}}
 ==Trivia==
-*This area appears in the ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' minigame [[Pokey Punch-out]], complete with Klepto in the background.
+The golf course [[Shifting Sands]], which appeared in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' may have been based on this level. Also in the ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' mini-game "[[Pokey Punch-Out]]" this course appears a long with Klepto in the background, (it is likely that this is the Shifting Sand Land due to the [[Pokey]]s in the background being drawn as they were in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' instead of the more recent ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'').
-*In the N64 version, the [[Blue Coin Block]] inside the pyramid produces three [[Blue Coin]]s. This is the only Blue Coin Block in the game that produces exactly three instead of four. However, in the DS version, the number was changed to four.
-*The name of the 100-Coin Star is '''Once More in the Pyramid'''.<ref>{{cite|author=Pelland, Scott and Dan Owsen|title=''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide|page=84|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
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