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[[File:Pipe Vault.png|frame|The Pipe Vault]]
[[File:Pipe Vault.png|frame|The Pipe Vault]]
The '''Pipe Vault''' is a system of tunnels that leads to [[Yoshi's Island (location)#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Yo'ster Isle]] in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. The level is optional; [[Mario]] can simply bypass the Pipe Vault and move on to [[Moleville]] if he wishes. However, the Pipe Vault is the only way to get to Yo'ster Isle.
The '''Pipe Vault''' is a system of tunnels that leads to [[Yoshi's Island (location)#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Yo'ster Isle]] in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. The level is optional; [[Mario]] can simply bypass the Pipe Vault and move on to [[Moleville]] if he wishes. However, the Pipe Vault is the only way to get to Yo'ster Isle. Much of this area plays out similarly to a side-scrolling ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' game, as the player is restricted to a one-square-wide path and encounters classic enemies such as [[Goomba]]s, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Lava Bubble#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Sparkies]], and [[Nipper Plant|Chompweed]]s.


The Pipe Vault begins with a pit of [[lava]] filled with jumping [[Lava Bubble#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Sparkies]]. In order to make it to the other side, Mario must traverse a series of platforms while dodging (or fighting) the Sparkies. If Mario slips and falls into the lava, he will have to go back to start and try again. After the first area, Mario will encounter pipes, treasures, puzzles, games and even a few enemies (many which are fairly weak). There is no boss in the Pipe Vault.
The Pipe Vault begins with a pit of [[lava]] filled with jumping Sparkies. In order to make it to the other side, Mario must traverse a series of platforms while dodging (or fighting) the Sparkies. If Mario slips and falls into the lava, he will have to go back to start and try again. After the first area, Mario will encounter pipes, treasures, puzzles, games and even a few enemies (many which are fairly weak). There is no boss in the Pipe Vault.
 
The background music of the Pipe Vault is a rearrangement of the underground theme from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
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*[[Nipper Plant|Chompweed]] (obstacle)
*[[Nipper Plant|Chompweed]] (obstacle)
*[[Thwomp]] (obstacle)  
*[[Thwomp]] (obstacle)  
==Gallery==
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SMRPG PipeVault.png
Barrel Volcano 2.jpg|The Pipe Vault in the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]]
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=パイプダンジョン
|Jap=パイプダンジョン
|JapR=Paipu Danjon
|JapR=Paipu Danjon
|JapM=Pipe Dungeon; rendered "The Pipeline" in the Shogakukan guide<ref>''Super Mario RPG'' Final Edition, page 2.</ref>.
|JapM=Pipe Dungeon; rendered "The Pipeline" in the Shogakukan guide<ref>''Super Mario RPG'' Final Edition. Page 2.</ref>.
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==Trivia==
[[File:SMRPG PipeVault.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:Barrel Volcano 2.jpg|thumb|The Pipe Vault in the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Switch remake]]]]
*The Pipe Vault is considered a reference to the "classic" [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Mario platformers. For instance, the vault is home to the classical enemies of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, including [[Goomba]]s, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Spikey (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Spikey]]s ([[Spiny|Spinies]]), [[Lava Bubble|Sparkies]], [[Nipper Plant|Chompweed]]s and [[Shy Ranger]]s (an elusive type of [[Shy Guy]]). In fact, the only enemy in the Pipe Vault that cannot be linked to the original platformers is [[Frogog]], who only appears in ''Super Mario RPG''. Additionally, the Pipe Vault is only one square wide, creating a pseudo-two dimensional effect. At one point Mario must run and crouch to slide under a low block, just like in the original platformers. The background music is also a cover of the underground theme in the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
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Revision as of 11:12, August 11, 2023

The Pipe Vault

The Pipe Vault is a system of tunnels that leads to Yo'ster Isle in the game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. The level is optional; Mario can simply bypass the Pipe Vault and move on to Moleville if he wishes. However, the Pipe Vault is the only way to get to Yo'ster Isle. Much of this area plays out similarly to a side-scrolling Super Mario game, as the player is restricted to a one-square-wide path and encounters classic enemies such as Goombas, Thwomps, Piranha Plants, Sparkies, and Chompweeds.

The Pipe Vault begins with a pit of lava filled with jumping Sparkies. In order to make it to the other side, Mario must traverse a series of platforms while dodging (or fighting) the Sparkies. If Mario slips and falls into the lava, he will have to go back to start and try again. After the first area, Mario will encounter pipes, treasures, puzzles, games and even a few enemies (many which are fairly weak). There is no boss in the Pipe Vault.

The background music of the Pipe Vault is a rearrangement of the underground theme from the original Super Mario Bros.

Goomba thumping game

The Goomba thumping game is a special minigame run by a Mole entrepreneur from Moleville. He charges contestants ten coins to play the game, and if the contestant can reach a certain number of points, the Mole will give the contestant a special prize. Such prizes include Flower Tabs, Flower Jars, and Frog Coins.

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