Editing Super Mario 64 DS

{{about|the released remake of [[Super Mario 64]]|the canceled [[Nintendo 64DD]] sequel|[[Super Mario 64 2]]|the microgame in [[WarioWare: Move It!]]|[[Super Mario 64 DS (microgame)]]}}

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|release='''Nintendo DS:'''<br>{{flag list|USA|November 21, 2004|Japan|December 2, 2004|ROC|December 2, 2004|Australia|February 24, 2005|Europe|March 11, 2005|China|June 21, 2007|South Korea|July 26, 2007|South Africa|April 2009<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-za/Games/Nintendo-DS/Super-Mario-64-DS-273179.html|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' {{!}} Nintendo DS {{!}} Games|language=en-gb|publisher=Nintendo ZA}}</ref>}}'''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{flag list|Europe|December 24, 2015<ref name="EuropeVC">{{cite|author=Whitehead, Thomas|date=December 21, 2015|url=www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/12/nintendo_download_24th_december_europe|title=Nintendo Download: 24th December (Europe)|publisher=Nintendo Life|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref>|Australia|December 25, 2015|Japan|January 6, 2016|USA|August 25, 2016}}

|languages={{languages|en_us=y|es_es=y|fr_fr=y|de=y|it=y|jp=y|kr=y|zh_simp=y}}

|genre=3D [[Genre#Platform games|platformer]], action-adventure

|modes=Single player, multiplayer (2–4)

|ratings='''Original release:'''{{ratings|esrb=E|pegi=3|cero=A|acb=G8+|usk=0|classind=L|grac=all}}'''VC release:'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-gb|publisher=Nintendo of UK|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-DS/Super-Mario-64-DS-273179.html|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' {{!}} Nintendo DS {{!}} Games {{!}} Nintendo|accessdate=July 13, 2024}}</ref>{{ratings|pegi=12}}

|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii U]])

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|input={{input|ds=1|wiiu=1}}

|serials={{flag list|Japan|NTR-ASMJ-JPN|Europe|NTR-ASMP-EUR}}

Unlike in ''Super Mario 64'', [[Mario]] is not the only playable character (nor is he even available at the start); [[Yoshi]], [[Luigi]], and [[Wario]] become playable characters and join the adventure to rescue [[Princess Peach]] from [[Bowser]]. ''Super Mario 64 DS'' is the first and so far the only game of the ''Super Mario'' series where Wario is playable. It is also one of the three ''Super Mario'' games where Yoshi is fully playable and not exclusively controlled by any of the other characters, the others being ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''.

Other new features within the game include a wireless multiplayer [[#VS mode|VS mode]], in which up to four players can play simultaneously on each Nintendo DS connected together locally (though this cannot be done on the [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] version except for the single-player training), [[minigame|mini-game]]s to play with each character, and new additions to the story mode, such as new courses, missions, and bosses.

'''From the instruction booklet:'''

<blockquote>"Please come to the castle. I've baked a cake for you."<br><br>At the invitation of Princess Peach, Mario, accompanied by party crashers Luigi and Wario, enter the Mushroom Castle.<br><br>But when the three don't come out of the castle for a long time, Yoshi decides to check up on them.<br><br>Upon entering the castle, Yoshi discovers that no one is there. According to Toad, Bowser has stolen the Power Stars guarding the castle and locked Princess Peach into the walls and paintings. Maybe Mario and his friends have been captured in the paintings, too!<br><br>Now it's up to Yoshi to rescue Princess Peach, Mario, Luigi, and Wario from the castle's paintings and walls!</blockquote>

Princess Peach writes a [[letter]] to Mario, telling him to come to [[Peach's Castle|her castle]] because she baked a [[cake]] for him. This letter is assumed to be a clever forgery from Bowser, who guesses that Mario and his friends would come looking and so employs [[Bowser's Minions|his minions]] to capture them beforehand.

Mario arrives outside the castle through a [[Warp Pipe]], followed by Luigi and Wario. The three then make their way to the castle entrance. Yoshi is seen asleep on the roof the entire time, only to later be awakened by one of the [[Lakitu Bros.]], who reveals that the others have not returned yet; immediately, Yoshi decides to locate them.

Yoshi tries to enter the castle, but the doors are locked. The Lakitu Bro says that he saw a [[rabbit]] with the [[key]] in his mouth. After Yoshi grabs the rabbit, the rabbit gives up the key to him. When Yoshi finally goes inside, he hears a voice from Bowser telling him, ''"Welcome. No one's home! Now scram--and don't come back! Gwa ha ha!"'' A [[Toad (species)|Toad]] informs Yoshi that Bowser and his army have kidnapped Peach and stolen the [[Power Star]]s. He also concludes the last time he saw the heroes is when they jumped into the [[Bob-omb]] painting. Yoshi then decides to investigate. Eventually, Yoshi starts collecting Power Stars, rescuing Mario, Luigi, and Wario along the way, and the four continue to collect the Power Stars in order to save Peach from Bowser.

SM64DS2.png|A Lakitu Bro telling Yoshi that Mario did not return from the castle yet

As in ''Super Mario 64'', the courses are accessed by the different [[painting]]s on the castle's walls. While up to 120 Power Stars can be collected in the original, 150 can be collected in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', 30 more than in the original game.

The game makes use of the Nintendo DS's features by giving the player three different ways to control their character. All three modes are always accessible by pressing the {{button|ds|Select}} button.

*In Standard Mode, the chosen character is controlled with the Control Pad. The stylus can also be used in Standard Mode. {{button|ds|B}} is used for [[jump]]ing; {{button|ds|A}} is used for [[punch]]ing, [[kick]]ing, and sticking out Yoshi's tongue; and {{button|ds|Y}} is used for [[dash]]ing. The {{button|ds|R}} button is used for [[crouch]]ing, while {{button|ds|L}} handles the camera together with the {{button|ds|Pad}} Control Pad. Additionally, if the player is playing as Mario and presses {{button|ds|B}} while sliding down a wall, Mario [[Wall Jump|wall-kick]]s. Compared to Mario in ''Super Mario 64'', where he was moving as fast as the player tilted {{button|n64|Stick}} of the Nintendo 64 Controller, the characters in ''Super Mario 64 DS'' move much more slowly when the run button is not pressed.

*In Touch Mode, the character is controlled by having the player move their thumb or the {{button|ds|Stylus}} stylus across the Touch Screen. By using the thumb or stylus, the player can adjust the character's speed and direction in a manner similar to what was possible with the Nintendo 64's control stick. Jumping, crouching, and kicking are still executed with the buttons.

*In Dual-Hand Mode, the character is controlled with the stylus, and jumping, kicking, and crouching are done by utilizing either the buttons (for left-handed players) or the {{button|ds|Pad}} Control Pad (for right-handed players). The movement radius is larger with this control option, and all camera adjustments are done with the Touch Screen as well. The {{button|ds|L}} and {{button|ds|R}} buttons are not used.

On the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the Wii U GamePad, however, {{button|3ds|Stick}}/{{button|wii|CCStickL}} makes for a more authentic feel of using the Circle Pad/Joystick, making for better and easier controls. However, the player still needs to press {{button|ds|Y}} to run, and the game still registers only eight different inputs, not the full range of a circle. In the options, the player can change how audio comes out of the speakers and the settings of the backlight. For sound, the player can choose between stereo, surround, and headphones. The backlight can be toggled on and off.

===Character selection===  

The player can switch between characters in the [[Peach's Room|princess's room]], which contains three [[switching room]]s, each symbolizing the character's first letter of his name. To use him, the player must go through the door, and the corresponding character comes out of the door. Reentering the door of the character currently selected switches the player back to playing as Yoshi. There are four doors in total (excluding the two for exiting the princess's room). However, the white-bordered door does not unlock a playable character but instead contains a secret Power Star, which can be unlocked if the player is able to catch the eight [[glowing rabbit]]s. Once the Power Star is obtained, the player can reenter the door, but there is no effect afterwards ([[Boo]] laughs are heard), and the player's character simply exits it and groans.

In order to fully complete the game, the player needs to find three unlockable characters, who were trapped behind doors by [[Bowser]]. The following table below shows how good each character is in a certain stat. Each has his own special abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. The instruction booklet shows each character's stats and indicates his abilities with stars. However, it omits the rating for [[swim]]ming speed and does not account for differences in physics that affect the stats. Mario, for example, has a higher top running speed than Luigi. Additionally, each character has different air speeds; Mario's jumps are higher than Yoshi's (most notably his [[Triple Jump|triple jump]]), and Mario also moves farther forward, tied with Luigi.

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!colspan=4|Stats

|rowspan=3 align="center"|'''[[Yoshi]]'''

[[File:SM64DS Yoshi Artwork.png|100px]]

|rowspan=3|As the first and default character of the game, Yoshi must find and free Mario, Luigi, and Wario, who have been imprisoned from the clutches of Bowser and [[Bowser's Minions|his minions]]. Yoshi has average running speed but quite slow swimming speed. His jumping ability is generally worse than both Mario's and Luigi's, though better than Wario's, as Yoshi is able to [[Flutter Jump|flutter-kick]] (when {{button|ds|B}} is held) to reach higher places that the others cannot reach. However, he cannot punch or kick (unless he uses a [[Super Mushroom|mushroom]]), nor can he grab large objects or enemies. His [[Ground Pound|Pound the Ground]] attack also is not strong enough to break any [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Brick]]s or defeat [[Boo]]s. Instead of normal attacks, he has the ability to [[swallow]] most enemies (when {{button|ds|A}} is pressed) and either spit them back out or turn them into [[Yoshi's Egg|eggs]] (when {{button|ds|R}} is pressed) that he can [[Egg Throw|throw]], making him the only character with a projectile attack. Yoshi can have only one egg at a time. His thrown eggs home in on enemies and defeat multiple enemies nearby in a sequence. Yoshi can also swallow fire and then spit it out as a stream of flame. Some enemies, such as [[Bully|Bullies]], cannot be swallowed. Yoshi's [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]] ability is [[Fire Power (Yoshi)|Fire Power]], which fills his mouth with a flame he can use as much as he wants for a limited time. This flame can melt blocks of [[Ice Block|Ice]] and damage enemies. Yoshi is also the tallest character.

|rowspan=3 |Available from the start

|'''Power'''||☆☆☆

|'''Speed'''||★★☆

|'''Jump'''||★★★

|rowspan=3 align="center"|'''[[Mario]]'''

|rowspan=3|Mario is trapped behind a door by [[Goomboss]] and is required to complete the game without the use of [[glitch]]es, since he is the only one who can enter the final Bowser [[level]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]. Using Yoshi from the starting point in the castle, the player should go up the stairs to the right 1-[[★ door]]. The player should go straight to the next door, go through the [[Goomboss Battle|8-★ door, and hop into the Mario painting]]. The player has to locate Goomboss by jumping into a hollow tree stump at the highest point of the level into a spot marked "X" on the map, and fight him by spitting Goombas at him for [[Mario's Key]]. The player then has to go back to the princess's room and unlock the "M" switching room to free Mario. Mario's stats in every category are average, and he plays similarly to his ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' self. He has the fastest running speed of the four heroes, and he is tied with Luigi for the highest jump height, making him preferred on certain timed segments. Mario is the only character who can perform the [[Wall Jump|wall kick]]. His Power Flower ability is [[Balloon Mario]], which lets him float to normally unreachable distances. Mario is also the only character who can access the item called "[[Wing Cap|Wings]]," turning him into [[Wing Mario]], which also allows him to reach greater heights by [[fly]]ing.

|rowspan=3|Defeat [[Goomboss]] in [[Goomboss Battle]] as Yoshi.

|'''Power'''||★★☆

|'''Speed'''||★★☆

|'''Jump'''||★★☆

|rowspan=3 align="center"|'''[[Luigi]]'''

|rowspan=3|Mario's younger twin brother, Luigi, is optional to find but is required to obtain certain Power Stars that the others cannot retrieve. The player has to jump into a painting on the top floor of [[Big Boo's Haunt]] as Mario. There, Mario must go through the door where he hears [[King Boo]]'s laugh, although some of the doors return the player to the entrance of the sub-level. When Mario reaches the end, he has to fight King Boo himself with any attack except jumping for the [[Luigi Key]], which is used to open the door to obtain Luigi. Luigi is slightly weaker than Mario; Luigi's attacks do the same damage, but he moves more slowly when carrying objects or enemies. He is the fastest swimmer of the four heroes. Luigi is tied with Mario for the highest jumps. Luigi, however, is more maneuverable in the air than his comrades. After a normal jump or [[Double Jump (consecutive)|double jump]], he can [[scuttle]] (which is similar to Yoshi's flutter kick) to briefly slow down his descent. After performing a [[Backward Somersault|backward somersault]], he spins as if he jumped on a [[Fly Guy]] and descends slowly. Luigi can also briefly run on [[water]], which is especially useful after a charged dash. Luigi is about as tall as Wario. Luigi's Power Flower ability is [[Vanish Mario|Vanish Luigi]], which functions identically to Vanish Mario from the original game and allows Luigi to pass through certain walls for a short time.

|rowspan=3|Defeat [[King Boo]] in [[Big Boo Battle]] as Mario.

|'''Power'''||★☆☆

|'''Speed'''||★★☆

|'''Jump'''||★★★

|rowspan=3 align="center"|'''[[Wario]]'''

|rowspan=3|Like Luigi, Wario is optional to find but is needed to obtain Power Stars that the others cannot retrieve. Once the [[Key Door]] right at the head of the stairs in the main lobby is unlocked, Luigi has to go inside, then get past another door leading to [[Snowman's Land]]. There are two Power Flowers, so the player has to use Luigi to go transparent into the mirror by the Snowman's Land wall (certain glitches allow Yoshi and Mario to unlock Wario, but only Luigi can be used without glitches), and he has to fight [[Chief Chilly]] by pushing him into the [[freezing water]] three times for the [[Wario Key]], which is used to open the door to find Wario. Wario has the worst speed stats and jumping capabilities of the four heroes, but he is by far the heaviest and strongest, being able to move faster when carrying objects and enemies and smash through [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Black Brick]]s and other heavy objects. Wario's strength allows his punches to deal double damage to [[Eyerok]], defeating each hand in only two hits instead of three. In the VS mode, Wario has the unique ability to [[Wild Swing-Ding|pick up stunned opponents, spin them, and throw them]], in a similar fashion to throwing Bowser. Wario can also ground-pound objects with twice the strength of the other characters. His height is about the same as Luigi's. Wario's Power Flower ability is [[Metal Mario|Metal Wario]], which functions identically to Metal Mario in the original game. This form gives Wario invulnerability to enemy attacks, [[lava]], and freezing water, as well as the ability to walk underwater. Wario still takes falling damage, however.

|rowspan=3|Defeat [[Chief Chilly]] in [[Chief Chilly Challenge]] as Luigi.

|'''Power'''||★★★

|'''Speed'''||★☆☆

In the painting worlds and some secret courses, the [[cap]]s of Mario, Luigi, and Wario can be found and are visible on the Touch Screen. When a cap is put on, the player's character turns into the corresponding character who owns the cap. He gets all moves of the character who owns the cap, including the [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]] and [[Wing Cap|Wings]] power-ups, but keeps his original voice. The caps are usually found on the heads of [[Goomba]]s, Boos, or [[Dorrie]]; on land or underwater; or on any other enemy.

When the player is hit by an enemy, the cap topples off, and the character needs to retrieve it within a limited time. When the cap disappears, it reappears on a different, set location in the course. If Mario, Luigi, or Wario loses his original cap, he cannot pick up any other characters' caps or use Power Flowers until he retrieves his own. All of them also take double damage when hurt.

With Yoshi, a player can select the cap when selecting a Star right after jumping into a painting. If a cap is selected, Yoshi puts it on after entering the course.

|'''[[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]]'''

|A red cap that turns the character into Mario when obtained.

|'''[[Luigi Cap|Luigi's cap]]'''

|A green cap that turns the character into Luigi when obtained.

|[[File:SM64DS Wario'sHat.jpg|120px]]

|'''[[Wario Cap|Wario's cap]]'''

|A yellow cap that turns the character into Wario when obtained.

Coins can be collected by every character. In every course, there are a little over 100 coins, and collecting 100 in each gives the player 15 extra Stars for the 15 courses. After successfully completing a mission by grabbing a Star, the player gets an [[extra life]] for every 50 coins collected (this, however, does not work if the player exits the course via the menu). The highest number of coins that the player can collect is 255. They can be found on land, in the sea, in [[enemy|enemies]], etc. They also refill the player's [[Health Meter#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Power Meter]] by one wedge for each coin collected.  

There are three types of coins:

*[[Coin|Yellow Coins]] are worth one coin and are found in most enemies.

*[[Red Coin]]s are worth two coins and have to be collected in groups of eight during one mission in each world and in some secret courses for a Power Star to appear.

*[[Blue Coin]]s are worth five coins and are often temporary. They are found in tougher enemies or on [[slide (Super Mario 64)|slide]]s, or they do not appear until the player hits a [[Blue Coin Block|blue Switch]].

Each of the four player characters has a special power from the Power Flower found inside [[Cap Block|red ? Block]]s, replacing the three caps from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Only Mario can get something other than a Power Flower from a ? Block, which is the "[[Wings (Super Mario 64 DS)|Wings]]" (a white feather) to transform him into [[Wing Mario]] for 60 seconds. A player character can use his power only temporarily. If anyone other than Yoshi hits a ? Block without wearing his cap, a [[Bob-omb]] comes out instead. In some ? Blocks (such as the ones in Whomp's Fortress and Snowman's Land), a Bob-omb is always spawned if the blocks are broken by a certain character, even with his cap on. The three powers that Mario can use in ''Super Mario 64'', namely the Wing, Invisibility, and Metal powers, can now exclusively be used by Mario, Luigi, and Wario, respectively. However, Luigi's and Wario's powers last shorter compared to Mario's equivalent forms in ''Super Mario 64''.

 

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|[[File:SM64DS BreathFire.png|120px]]

|[[Fire Power (Yoshi)|Fire Power]]

|Yoshi's fiery breath can melt blocks of [[Ice Block|Ice]] and roast enemies with fire blasts. The ability is accessible either from a bonfire in [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] and [[Snowman's Land]] or by swallowing certain enemies such as a [[Fly Guy]]. Yoshi can spit fire only once, but he can carry the fire within his mouth for an unlimited time.

|[[File:SM64DS FloatingPower.png|120px]]

|[[Balloon Mario|Balloon Power]]

|With an inflated balloon-like body, Balloon Mario can reach high-up areas. Mario descends when no buttons are pressed.

*{{button|ds|B}} – Float upward

*{{button|ds|Pad}} – Move horizontally

*{{button|ds|R}} – End flight prematurely

|[[Vanish Mario|Invisibility Power]]

|Luigi becomes invisible, giving him the ability to pass through certain walls, such as grates and paintings. Vanish Luigi is unaffected by enemies, like Metal Wario, but he passes through them. Vanish Luigi is unaffected by lava or quicksand.

|[[Metal Mario|Metal Power]]

|Wario's body becomes metallic and invincible, and he can defeat enemies instantly from touching them. When Metal Wario enters [[water]], he sinks to the bottom.

In addition, there are many rabbits to catch. They replace [[MIPS]] from the original game and have the same name internally and in the [[Shogakukan]] guide. The rabbits give up keys to unlock mini-game drawers in the [[Rec Room (Super Mario 64 DS)|Rec Room]] when caught. Seven rabbits spawn around the castle as each character, and any rabbits not meant for a certain character do not spawn unless that character is selected. Wario catches orange ones, Luigi catches green ones, Mario catches pink ones, and Yoshi catches yellow ones, for a total of 28 rabbits. To make the rabbits appear, the player must talk to the [[Toad (species)|Toad]] in the Rec Room. Upon the player talking to the [[Lakitu Bros.|Lakitu Bro]] at the start of the game, an extra yellow rabbit appears near the hedge maze, and it provides the key to the front doors of the castle. Though intended to be caught as Yoshi, if unlocking the front doors is avoided using [[glitch]]es, the rabbit still spawns when accessed as any other character, despite appearing yellow. Once caught, this rabbit never reappears and can never be a [[glowing rabbit]].

The following table displays information pertaining to the whereabouts of each rabbit, which mini-game its related key unlocks, and the number of Power Stars that are required to access the rabbit. For more information regarding the mini-games unlocked, view the section about the [[#Rec Room|Rec Room]].

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!colspan=3|[[File:SM64DS Yellow Rabbit Render.png|60px]]<br>Yoshi's rabbits, colored yellow

!Mini-game unlocked

!Power Stars required

!colspan=3|[[File:Pink Rabbit SM64DS screenshot.png|60px]]<br>Mario's rabbits, colored pink

!Mini-game unlocked

!Power Stars required

|[[Shell Smash (minigame)|Shell Smash]]

!colspan=3|[[File:Green Rabbit.png|60px]]<br>Luigi's rabbits, colored green

!Mini-game unlocked

!Power Stars required

|On the second floor, on the right side of the doorway, with the entrance to [[Wet-Dry World]].

|Behind the castle, in the [[courtyard (Peach's Castle)|courtyard]]. Found by backward-somersaulting right outside the doorway.

|In the basement, in the room where the water can be drained from the moat (after the player does it).

|In the room with the entrance to the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]].

!colspan=3|[[File:Orange Rabbit.png|60px]]<br>Wario's rabbits, colored orange

!Mini-game unlocked

!Power Stars required

|Behind the castle, in the courtyard, behind the Star Fountain,<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980610064502/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/basic5.html|title=Course 5: Big Boo's Haunt|publisher=Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy|language=en-us|accessdate=March 15, 2022}}</ref> near the two signs.

|In the basement, in the dead end, near the Toad.

|On the third floor of the castle, in the upper alcove to the left, near the entrance to Over the Rainbows.

To unlock the white-bordered door within the [[Peach's Room|princess's room]], the player must catch eight glowing rabbits. Once the player has collected at least 50 Stars and the given rabbit has already been caught, there is a 1/32 chance for the rabbit to be glowing white each time the area the rabbit is in is loaded. This chance increases to 1/16 once at least 80 Stars have been collected. Upon catching a glowing rabbit, the player is informed of how many glowing rabbits are left to be caught or, on the final rabbit, is given the key to the white-bordered door. Once the key to the white-bordered door has been collected, rabbits no longer have any chance to be glowing.

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|footer=The keys to unlock the M, L, and W doors

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|image1=Mario Key.png|110px

|alt1=Mario's Key

|image2=Luigi Key.png|110px

|alt2=Luigi Key

|image3=Wario Key.png|110px

|alt3=Wario Key

Upon catching all of the eight glowing rabbits, the player receives a key that unlocks the white-bordered door in the princess's room. The first time the player opens it and enters, they find a Power Star. However, if they come back after taking it, Boos' laughs can be heard, and the player character comes out of the door, startled.

At the beginning of the game, after catching a rabbit near the small hedge on the left of the castle, [[Yoshi]] gets the key to unlock the castle's front doors.

After clearing the first two [[Bowser]] levels, the player receives [[key#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Big Keys]] to access the basement and second floor, respectively.

The following table displays information regarding each course, the [[Power Star]]s found within each course, how to get the Stars, and what character is required to obtain the Stars. During some missions, the player can find a cap of another character that transforms them into the character that owns the respective cap. The number of caps in a course varies and is based on which characters have been rescued, with few exceptions. Yoshi does not have a cap but is able to choose from the rescued characters' before selecting a mission. When the player's coin meter reaches 100 for the first time in a particular course, a bonus Power Star appears, making a total of eight Power Stars available in each course. If one of the characters receives a Power Star and redoes the mission, the Power Star appears as blue and does not add to the total. Bowser is fought in three courses, each of which is behind a [[Big Star Door]], and a certain number of Power Stars is required to open the doors. Big Star Doors can be opened only with Mario, though once one is opened, any character can enter the door. The only exception to this is the Big Star Door leading to the final Bowser course; if any character other than Mario enters it, that character is brought to the [[endless stairs]] instead.

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!colspan="3"style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Courses

|colspan="3"style="background:#58BC58;"|[[File:SM64DS Asset Texture Castle Wall (Main Hall).png|25px]] '''{{color-link|white|Peach's Castle#First floor|First Floor and Mezzanine}}'''

!width=16% style="background:#9FD99F"|[[File:SM64DS Bob-omb Battlefield Course Icon.png|link=Bob-omb Battlefield]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalC}}×6 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

!colspan="2"width=34% style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Bob-omb Battlefield 64DS.png|x100px]]

|width=17%|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Big Bob-omb on the Summit]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|width=17%|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Footrace with Koopa the Quick]] {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[5 Silver Stars!]]{{footnote|main|A}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Big Bob-omb's Revenge]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Mario Wings to the Sky]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Find the 8 Red Coins]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Behind Chain Chomp's Gate|Behind Chain-Chomp's Gate]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|Grassy fields surrounding a spiraled mountain. A battle is waged here between the peaceful [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] and the enemy [[Bob-omb]]s. Once the battle is over, the Bob-omb Buddies allow [[Yoshi]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], or [[Wario]] to access their [[cannon]]s. There is a floating island in the east and a barred cave towards the center with a [[Chain Chomp|Chain-Chomp]] leashed in front of it.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Enter the Mushroom Castle.

!width=16% style="background:#9FD99F"|[[File:SM64DS Whomp's Fortress Course Icon.png|link=Whomp's Fortress]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalC}}×1 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

!colspan="2"width=34% style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Whomp's Fortress.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Chip Off Whomp's Block]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[To the Top of the Fortress]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Shoot into the Wild Blue]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Red Coins on the Floating Isle]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Fall onto the Caged Island]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Blast Away the Wall]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Switch Star of the Fortress]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A fortress in the sky. It is ruled by the [[Whomp King]], who sits at the top of the fortress. The path leading to him has falling platforms and stone enemies. Once he is defeated, a climbable tower appears at the top. A chain of floating islands is in the northeast. They can be reached with the help of [[Hoot]], a sleepy owl found in the course's single [[tree]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect a Power Star.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[File:SM64DS Jolly Roger Bay Course Icon.png|link=Jolly Roger Bay]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalC}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Unagi the eel.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Plunder in the Sunken Ship]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Can the Eel Come Out to Play?]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Treasure in the Ocean Cave]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Red Coins on the Ship Afloat]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Blast to the Stone Pillar]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Switch Star of the Bay]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Through the Jet Stream (Jolly Roger Bay)|Through the Jet Stream]] {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A cove containing the wreck of a sunken ship. A giant moray eel called [[Maw-Ray|Unagi]] nests in the ship and stirs when approached. An underwater corridor in the northwest leads to a cave that holds [[treasure chest]]s. Solving the puzzle of the chests reveals a Power Star.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 3 Power Stars.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[File:SM64DS Cool Cool Mountain Course Icon.png|link=Cool, Cool Mountain]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalC}}×3

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"| Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Cool, Cool Mountain.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Slip Slidin' Away (mission)|Slip Slidin' Away]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Li'l Penguin Lost]] {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Big Penguin Race]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Snowman's Lost His Head]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Mario's Super Wall Kick]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Switch Star of Cool, Cool Mountain]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A snow-covered mountain inhabited by [[penguin]]s and [[Snowman|snowpeople]]. Wooden bridges and a moving [[chairlift]] are built into the side of the mountain. A log cabin is near its peak. It contains the [[Slide (Super Mario 64)#Cabin's Snow Slide|Cabin's Snow Slide]], where the [[Big Penguin]] challenges Yoshi, Mario, Luigi, or Wario to a race.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 3 Power Stars.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×2 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|rowspan="2"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Dark World.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Key}} Bowser in the Dark World {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|Switch Star}}{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A winding path in a cavernous void. The path bears [[Amp]]s and shifting platforms. It ultimately leads to [[Bowser]], who is fought on a circular platform surrounded by floating [[Mine|spiked orbs]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 12 Power Stars and rescue Mario.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[The Princess's Secret Slide]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×2

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Secret Slide.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} The Princess's Secret Slide {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} Second Star {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A carpeted [[Slide (Super Mario 64)|slide]] hidden in the [[Peach's Room|princess's room]]; the player can jump into the Princess Peach stained glass window on the right, as it leads to a secret slide. The first Star is inside a yellow block at the end of the slide. The second Star is awarded if the slide is completed in 21 seconds or less. This Star appears in front of the yellow block that contained the previous Star.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect a Power Star.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[Sunshine Isles]]{{footnote|main|C}}<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Sunshine Isles.png|x100px]]

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} Sunshine Isles {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A sunny archipelago based on ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. In the [[Rec Room (Super Mario 64 DS)|Rec Room]], the player has to leap into the small painting of said course. Here, the player has to grab all five Silver Stars to earn a Power Star.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect a Power Star.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[The Secret Aquarium]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Mission

|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Secret Aquarium DS.png|x100px]]

|colspan="2"align=left|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} The Secret Aquarium {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A closed tank housing blue fish and [[Red Coin]]s. In the room leading to Jolly Roger Bay, the player has to jump or backward-somersault into the alcove on the right side of the room. The player has grab all eight Red Coins.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 3 Power Stars.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[Goomboss Battle]]{{footnote|main|C}}<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×2 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|rowspan="2"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Goomboss battle.PNG|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Key}} Goomboss Battle {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}} {{icon|SM64DS-MarioCap}} {{icon|SM64DS-LuigiCap}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|Switch Star}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A forest made up of several platforms, such as stumps, situated over a [[smoke|strange toxic cloud]] and a large [[pit|abyss]]. It is where [[Goomboss]] guards [[Mario's Key]], which Yoshi can use to rescue Mario after defeating said boss.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 8 Power Stars.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[Tower of the Wing Cap]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Mission

|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Wing Cap Tower.png|x100px]]

|colspan="2"align=left|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} ? Switch {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|Towers in a sea of clouds. Mario has to go to the starting point in the castle. The player has to press and hold {{button|ds|X}} to enter first-person mode, then look up into the beam of light. Here, Mario, now [[Wing Mario]] for the first time in the game, can collect the eight Red Coins by flying into them before jumping onto the [[Cap Switch|red ? Switch]] to make all of the [[Cap Block|red ? Block]]s solid.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 14 Power Stars.

|colspan="3"style="background:#B49936;color:white;"|[[File:No image.png|25px]] '''{{color-link|white|Peach's Castle#Basement|The Castle Basement}} and {{color-link|white|Courtyard (Peach's Castle)|Courtyard}}'''

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[File:SM64DS Big Boo's Haunt Course Icon.png|link=Big Boo's Haunt]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×4

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Big Boo's Haunt.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Go on a Ghost Hunt]] {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round]] {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Secret of the Haunted Books]] {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Seek the 8 Red Coins]] {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Big Boo's Balcony]] {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Eye to Eye in the Secret Room]] {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Switch Star in the Basement]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|The [[Ghost House|haunted house]] hidden in Princess Peach's courtyard. The rooms of the house contain [[Boo]]s and animated furniture that try to strike Mario. Navigation requires solving puzzles and memorizing patterns in the halls. Failing to do so often brings Mario to the house's flooded basement, where a spinning carousel filled with Boos can be found. Yoshi cannot enter this course.<br>'''Unlock criteria:''' Collect 15 Power Stars and defeat the [[Big Boo]] that holds the miniature birdcage in the courtyard.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[File:SM64DS Hazy Maze Cave Course Icon.png|link=Hazy Maze Cave]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Hazy Maze Cave.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Swimming Beast in the Cavern]] {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Elevate for 8 Red Coins]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Metal-Head Mario Can Move!|Metal-Head Wario Can Move]] {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Navigating the Toxic Maze]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Watch for Rolling Rocks]] {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Underground Switch Star]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|An underground labyrinth filled with dead ends, traps, and [[pit|bottomless pit]]s. There are two floors. The first one has a large chamber in the southeast with a controllable elevator, hallways with [[boulder|rolling rock]]s in the northwest, and a maze with strange toxic clouds in the northeast. The lower floor leads to a pool that holds [[Dorrie]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Dark World.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[File:SM64DS Lethal Lava Land Course Icon.png|link=Lethal Lava Land]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×2

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Volcano.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Boil the Big Bully]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Bully the Bullies]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Red-Hot Log Rolling]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Hot-Foot-It into the Volcano]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Elevator Tour in the Volcano|Inside the Volcano]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Flaming Silver Stars]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|Platforms in a [[lava]] sea. Some of them shift back and forth or can be manually rolled. They surround a small volcano that can be physically entered. [[Bully|Bullies]] appear in this course and knock Mario into lava on contact. [[Lava Bubble|Sparkies]] and other fiery obstacles that burn him when touched also appear.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Dark World.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Course Icon.png|link=Shifting Sand Land]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalC}}×1 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"| Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[In the Talons of the Big Bird]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Shining Atop the Pyramid]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Tox Box Switch Star]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Pyramid Puzzle]]{{footnote|main|D}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|Desert sands surrounding a pyramid. [[Klepto]] flies through the sky here. Much of the course is covered in [[quicksand]] and steep dunes. Little [[tornado]]s can be used to avoid obstacles. Narrow walkways are found in the northeast, and a small oasis is in the northwest. The pyramid can be entered, and it is where a labyrinth leads to [[Eyerok]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Dark World.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[File:SM64DS Dire Dire Docks Course Icon.png|link=Dire, Dire Docks]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Missions

|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Dire, Dire Docks.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Board Bowser's Sub]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Chests in the Current]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Pole-Jumping for Red Coins]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Through the Jet Stream (Dire, Dire Docks)|Through the Jet Stream]] {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Koopa Surfin' Switch Star]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Inside the Cage]] {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[The Manta Ray's Reward]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|Deep water. A [[whirlpool]] is at the center of the seabed and is circled by [[Sushi]] and a [[Manta|Manta Ray]]. A corridor in the east leads to an wider area where Bowser has hidden a submarine.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 30 Power Stars.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×2 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Missions

|rowspan="2"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Fire Sea.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Key}} Bowser in the Fire Sea {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} Power Star for 8 Red Coins {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|Switch Star}}{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|Three narrow pathways surrounded by lava. Portions of the course gently rise and fall in lava, making traversal challenging. The pathway leads to the second battle against Bowser.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Board Bowser's Sub.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[Battle Fort]]{{footnote|main|C}}<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Mission

|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Battlefort2.png|x100px]]

|colspan="2"|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} The Secret of Battle Fort {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A fortress patrolled by [[Heave-Ho]]s. In the courtyard, the player can find three Bricks placed together. The player must ground-pound, kick, or punch the Bricks to expose a secret entrance to Battle Fort. In this area, the player has to grab all five Silver Stars while avoiding Heave-Hos, [[Goomba]]s, Bob-ombs, and a Chuck-Ya. Some Silver Stars may be in Bricks or Goombas. Like Big Boo's Haunt, Yoshi cannot enter this course.<br>'''Unlock criteria:''' Rescue Mario.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[Behind the Waterfall]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×2

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Mission

|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Behind Waterfall.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} Grab 8 Red Coins {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|Balloon Mario}}{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|An underground streambed. The water moves rapidly in this course. If Mario is swept up in it, he is brought to the [[Castle Grounds]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Dark World.

!style="background:#D7C277"|[[The Secret Under the Moat]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×2

!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Mission

|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64DS Secret Moat.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}} {{icon|SM64DS-MarioCap}} {{icon|SM64DS-LuigiCap}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|Switch Star}}{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}} {{icon|SM64DS-MarioCap}} {{icon|SM64DS-LuigiCap}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A hidden area accessible only by Wario once the castle's moat is drained. The player enters this area by draining the moat, going out through the new front door, and then using Wario to smash the Black Brick over the entrance there.<br>'''Unlock criteria:''' Rescue Wario and drain the castle's moat.

!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[Big Boo Battle]]{{footnote|main|C}}<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×2 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

!colspan="2"style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions

|rowspan="2"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Big Boo Battle.png|x100px]]

|{{icon|SM64DS-Key}} Big Boo Battle {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} {{conjectural|Invisibility Power}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A haunted area that consists of puzzles that Mario, Luigi, or Wario should solve, because otherwise, he will be sent back to the beginning. It is where [[King Boo|a crowned Big Boo]] guards the [[Luigi Key]], which the player can use to rescue Luigi after defeating said boss. As Yoshi is unable to access Big Boo's Haunt, he cannot enter this course.<br>'''Unlock criteria:''' Collect 15 Power Stars and defeat the Big Boo that holds the miniature birdcage in the courtyard.

|colspan="3"style="background:#0083CC;"|[[File:No image.png|25px]] '''{{color-link|white|Peach's Castle#Second floor|Upper Floors and Tower}}'''

!style="background:#71CCFF"|[[File:SM64DS Snowman's Land Course Icon.png|link=Snowman's Land]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalC}}×1 {{icon|SM64DS-totalB}}×1

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|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Snowman's Big Head]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Chill with the Bully]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Yoshi's Ice Sculpture]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Whirl from the Freezing Pond]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Snowman's Silver Star]]{{footnote|main|B}} {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Into the Igloo]] {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}}

|colspan=2|{{icon|SM64DS-Star}} [[Red Coins in the House]] {{icon|SM64DS-Yoshi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Mario}} {{icon|SM64DS-Luigi}} {{icon|SM64DS-Wario}}

|colspan="3"align=center|A chilly land surrounding a giant snowman. Slippery ice and [[Freezing water|freezing ponds]] appear in this course. The [[Chill Bully]] is on a floating island of ice in the east. Narrow paths allow Yoshi, Mario, Luigi, or Wario to ascend the snowman, but the snowman begins to blow gusts of air when he nears his head, causing Mario, Luigi, or Wario to drop either of any cap (which can be obtained back by defeating a [[Mr. Blizzard]] that may have stolen it). An enterable igloo is near the base of the snowman.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.

!style="background:#71CCFF"|[[File:SM64DS Wet-Dry World Course Icon.png|link=Wet-Dry World]]<br>{{icon|SM64DS-totalS}}×8 {{icon|SM64DS-totalC}}×1

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