Not-Bottomless Hole

The first of many Not-Bottomless Holes in Paper Mario: The Origami King

“Do you see that huge hole in the ground? I don't think you'd like falling into it! Maybe there's a way to fix it... But how? Hmm...”

—Olivia, Paper Mario: The Origami King

Not-Bottomless Holes are types of terrain found in almost every area in Paper Mario: The Origami King, mainly caused by Paper Macho Soldiers. They can be filled up by using confetti, with the amount needed to fix them depending on their size. If Mario falls into one, he loses seven HP. Not-Bottomless Holes work similarly to colorless spots from Paper Mario: Color Splash. Completely filling a hole with confetti causes the hole to turn back to normal, usually rewarding the player with several coins. After filling in all of the Not-Bottomless Holes in a given area the player will receive a message informing them that all of the holes in the area have been repaired.

Not-Bottomless Hole locations

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Whispering Woods

Whispering Woods - 25 Not-Bottomless Holes
On the path south of where Mario falls after getting out of the tree at the start of Whispering Woods. The first Not-Bottomless Hole in the game and is required to save Olivia.
Near the first Save Block, in the second area of Whispering Woods.
In the dark area, to the left of a tree that is to the left of a spike trap.
In front of the spike trap mentioned above.
Behind the spike trap mentioned above, below a ? Block.
On the left of the declining path south of the spike trap mentioned above.
To the right of the next spike trap after the decline.
On the side of a small cliff, to the left of the trees with vines.
Under the vine in the bottom-right of the area.
South of the golden ball, right on the ledge.
On a path north-east of the golden ball, before entering the area where Ol' Grandsappy can be found.
Near the save block on the way to the spring.
On the left of the declining path, directly after the hole above.
Blocking the path towards the spring.
To the left of the tree after the small drop, in front of the spring.
South-west of the above hole, left of an origami Goomba that was hiding in a bush.
Can be found by going left past the platform used to throw items into the spring.
To the right of the tree that is to the right of the spring.
On Ol' Grandsappy.
On the path after knocking over the white fence.
In front of the zipped-up tent that is on the left of the path.
Behind the path just before crossing the bridge.
In between the bench and the undercover picnic tables.
In front of the second picnic table.
To the right of the log cabin.

Toad Town

Toad Town - 16 Not-Bottomless Holes
Immediately seen at the start of the Toad Town area.
On the path after defeating Origami Goombas.
After the path starts heading downwards, multiple ledges are seen. Hole is on the highest ledge under the ? Block.
In the wall after the ledges.
Left of the entrance to Toad Town.
In front of the Battle Lab.
On the house which was being eaten by Paper Macho Goomba.
On the door of the red brick house next to the harbor.
On the ground between the fountain and red brick house.
In front of the mansion's entrance.
Under the mansion's scafolding.
On the bottom floor of the mansion.
In front of the stairs south of the house with Graffiti Underground entrance.
On the house reached by the stairs opposite the house with captive Red Shy Guy.
On the door of the house with the captive Red Shy Guy.
On the ground in the Fun, Funky, Functional Accessories Shop. Available after rescuing its owner in Picnic Road.

Graffiti Underground

Graffiti Underground - 5 Not-Bottomless Holes
After turning on the light in the first area, the hole is seen left of the ladder.
Left of the stairs in the second area.
Left of the handrail in the drainage pipe area.
On the wall above the drainage pipe.
At the very end of the last area on the wall.

Picnic Road

Picnic Road - 17 Not-Bottomless Holes
Immediately seen on the left after entering the Picnic Road area.
Also immediately seen, this time on the wall next to the path.
In front of the white fence
Above the previous one, left of of the path.
On the path, next to a hole with ? Block above it.
Right of the path and under the ? Block.
In front of a tree with hedge fence next to it.
On the path in front of the Sensor Lab.
Right of the previous one.
Under the Red Toad butterfly, seen right of the Sensor Lab.
South of the goal pole.
South of the highest ? Block in the area.
Under the previous one, next to a tree.
On the wall, right of the small lake.
Also on the wall, above the stairs leading to Earth Vellumental Temple entrance.
In the corner after going down the first set of stairs leading to Earth Vellumental Temple entrance.
On the stairs seen in front of the Earth Vellumental Temple entrance.

Earth Vellumental Temple

After the first Save Block, on one of the pillars
To the right of the Earth Vellumental-like platform
Near the ? Block after fixing Not-Bottomless Hole #2
After being pushed off by the pushing pillars
On the pillar that gets the player back up from the pit
After passing the pushing pillars
Before the Save Block, on the right side of the ledge
Two are before the double fire trap
On the floor before the stronger fire trap
After avoiding the gigantic shell

Autumn Mountain

There are four Not-Bottomless Holes in the area near the tram - one in the fence in the foreground, two in the ground near the tree, and one tucked away in the wall behind the tree.
At the end of the hidden cave underneath the dry field is one Not-Bottomless Hole Mario must repair to get out of the cave.
There are a few Not-Bottomless Holes on the cliff wall near the Sensor Lab door. The door is also a Not-Bottomless Hole that must be repaired to enter the Sensor Lab.
Two Not-Bottomless Holes are found on the side of the mountain.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole on the right side of the cliff wall, near the bridge.
The shortcut pipe on the right side of the temple leads to a secluded area with a Not-Bottomless Hole on the wall.
The last Not-Bottomless Hole can be found on the ledge adjacent the lake, left of the treasure chest in the middle.

Chestnut Valley

There are three Not-Bottomless Holes at the start of the level - two in the wall and one in the ground.

There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the wall between the second and third sections.

There is one Not-Bottomless Hole in the wall behind the Galoomba tree.

There is another Not-Bottomless Hole in the cliff wall near the end of the slope.

There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the cliff wall at the start of the final slope section.

There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the cliff wall at the end of the final slope section.

Water Vellumental Shrine

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the ground in the southwest corner of the main room.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the stairs leading up to the room with the easier tile puzzle.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the ground in the southeast corner of the main room.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole below the wheel, guarded by Swoops.
There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the breakable block section. They are both in the walls on the opposite sides of the room. Mario must be careful not to break certain blocks, make it to the end of the section, and walk along the top of the blocks to reach them.
There are two Not-Bottomless Holes beneath one of the blocks in this section, closer to the entrance.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the wall in the northeast corner of the room with the smaller stone dragon head.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the right side of the cavern area.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole on the other side of the cavern in the shape of a mushroom, revealed to be the door to a coffee shop when filled in.

Ninja Attraction

Ninja Attraction
A Not-Bottomless Hole is found in the maintenance room, below Luigi when he is stuck in the gears.
A Not-Bottomless Hole is located in the back wall above the spike floor room.

Scorching Sandpaper Desert

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the wall rounding the altar and the ruins.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the ground just before the narrow path to Scorching Sandpaper Minor.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the cliff wall next to the origami lizard.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole on this ledge revealed to be the door to a Sensor Lab when filled in.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the wall rounding out the southwestern area of the desert.
There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the ground at the start of the ruins section.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole below a ? Block in the southwestern portion of the desert.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the southeastern part of the ruins.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole at the end of the hidden area to the right of the ruins revealed to be the door to a coffee shop when filled in.

Fire Vellumental Cave

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the ground in the north end of the second room, near a Save Block.
There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the wall of the third room.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the ground at the end of the first path in the fourth room.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the ground near the middle of this section, below a ? Block containing a Shiny Mushroom.
There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the wall at the end of this section.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the wall of the room preceding the penultimate area.
There are two Not-Bottomless Holes in the ground near the start of the penultimate area.

The Princess Peach

There are a few Not-Bottomless Holes surrounding the pool area.

There are two Not-Bottomless Holes on the second floor deck, in front of the barricaded door.

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in front of the large column.

There is a large Not-Bottomless Hole in the center of the first floor room with the elevator, as well as a smaller hole beside it.

There is a similar, also large Not-Bottomless Hole in the center of the lounge.

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole on the wall above the huddled Snifit.

There are a couple of Not-Bottomless Holes in the walls of the basement.

There are a couple of Not-Bottomless Holes in the other room of the basement - Mario must find the gap in the upper railing and drop down to find and fill them.

The final Not-Bottomless Hole is the large, gaping one in the machinery in the southwest corner of this room.

Sea Tower

Sea Tower
Three Not-Bottomless Holes are found after crossing the pillars: one on the ground near the Earth Vellumental room, one in the middle on the stairs, and one on the right wall.
A Not-Bottomless Hole is on the pillar in the Earth Vellumental room and must be filled in the progress.
A Not-Bottomless Hole is on the wall near one of the pillars.
At the end of the bridge leading to the Fire Vellumental and Ice Vellumental room is a Not-Bottomless Hole.
In the Fire Vellumental and Ice Vellumental room, two Not-Bottomless Holes can be found. One is left of the Save Block and the other is on the back wall.
Six Not-Bottomless Holes are in the sliding puzzle area, with some being hidden under clumps of snow.
A large Not-Bottomless Hole is on the back wall of the small puzzle reset room.
A Not-Bottomless Hole is on the back wall of the Fire Vellumental Cave room.
The Sea Tower's final Not-Bottomless Hole is on the wall outside after the second floor.

Shangri-Spa

Down the steps behind the entrance hall building is a Not-Bottomless Hole Mario must fill in to reveal as a door to a Sensor Lab satellite office.
Behind the bushes all the way on the northeast side of the plaza is a very small lift which takes Mario to a Not-Bottomless Hole serving as the door to a coffee shop.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the wall next to the chest containing Collectible Treasure #96: Water Vellumental Idol.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole on a blue pipe behind the Spring of Bliss, from which cold water is leaking from. After defeating a Hammer Bro who is guarding this hole, Mario is required to fill it in to direct cold water into the hot spring.
The final Not-Bottomless Hole is found within the ruins of the banquet hall.

Spring of Jungle Mist

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the ground near the start of the level.
There are several Not-Bottomless Holes in the walls and ground of the final ground-level section.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the stump with the Collectible Treasure chest.
Southwest of the stump is a Not-Bottomless Hole below a ? Block.
There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the side of the treetop below the second ladder.

Gallery

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  Mario using confetti to fill in in a Not-Bottomless Hole in Whispering Woods

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	スカスカ穴[?] Sukasuka Ana	Hollow Hole
German	Grundloses Loch[?]	both "meaningless hole" and "bottomless hole"
Italian	Strappo strambo[?]	Odd rip
Korean	텅텅구멍[?] Teongteong Gumeong	Empty Hole
Spanish	Agujero con fondo[?]	Hole with Bottom