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[[Image:BoosterTower.png|frame|right|The entrance to '''Booster Tower'''.]]
[[File:BoosterTowerGroundFloor SMRPG-NS.png|thumb|upright=1.5|Booster Tower's lobby in the remake]]
'''Booster Tower''' is a tower of amusement belonging to [[Booster]] and his [[Snifit]]s in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. When [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] falls here from the sky, Booster wants to marry her, but [[Mario]] saves her.
'''Booster Tower''', also referred to as '''Booster's Tower''', is a tower belonging to [[Booster]] and his [[Snifster]]s in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its Nintendo Switch remake]]. When [[Princess Peach]] falls here from the sky, Booster wants to marry her, but [[Mario]] saves her. The building itself is filled with many dangerous traps and wacky enemies. However, the music is soothing, but a second surf rock-style theme is played as the tower is further explored. Booster is often seen riding a miniature train throughout the tower. At the entrance of the tower, Mario meets [[Bowser]]. With no troops left, he declares Mario, [[Mallow]] and [[Geno]] members of [[Koopa Troop|Bowser's Minions]], thus joining Mario's party. The tower is also home to [[Knife Guy]] and [[Grate Guy]].


The building itself is filled with many dangerous traps and wacky enemies. However, the music is soothing, but a second heavy metal-like theme is played as the tower is further explored. Booster is often seen riding a miniature train throughout the tower.
Mario, Mallow and Geno discover that a girl has fallen into Booster Tower. Arriving at the tower, they find Bowser gawking at the tower's entrance. By coincidence, Princess Peach hears the commotion from high above, confirming that she is the one being held at Booster Tower. With no more members of [[Koopa Troop|Bowser's Minions]], Bowser then joins Mario and friends, claiming that he is recruiting them. Then they go into Booster Tower, fighting through the enemies until they get to the top floor, where Peach is held.


At the entrance of the tower, Mario meets [[Bowser]]. With no troops left, he declares Mario, [[Mallow]] and [[Geno]] members of the [[Koopa Troop]], thus joining Mario's party.
Booster then comes in the same room, looking for a doll, so Mario must hide behind the curtains, which is being opened by Booster's Snifster minions (avoiding the Snifsters completely or getting caught three times does not actually affect the plot). Booster then goes off to retrieve Peach and heads to [[Marrymore]]. Mario, Mallow, Geno and Bowser attempt to follow him, but they are distracted by Knife Guy and Grate Guy.


The tower is also the home to [[Knife Guy]] and [[Grate Guy]].
After fighting them, Mario gives chase to Booster all the way to Marrymore.


==History==
==Layout==
===''Super Mario RPG''===
===Outside===
Mario, Mallow, and Geno discovers that Peach had been kidnapped by Booster and arrives at the tower. There, they find Bowser at the entrance, trying to get Peach himself. But with no troops left (throughout the story his troop numbers are dwindiling), Bowser then joins Mario and friends, claiming that he's recruiting them. Then they go into Booster's Tower, fighting through the enemies until they get to the top floor, where Peach is held.
Outside Booster Tower is relatively small with a sign that reads "Welcome" with small Japanese letters that transliterate to English as "''Bukki''," which is Booster's Japanese name. At the top of Booster Tower there is a balcony. While Peach is trapped up there, Booster uses magic to seal the door closed. The only way the door can be opened is by saying the password, which only Booster knows; it is eventually revealed to be whatever name the player used for their file. In the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake of ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'', the password will be the player's profile nickname.


Booster then comes in the same room, looking for a doll, so Mario must hide behind the curtains, which is being opened by Booster's Snifit minions (avoiding the Snifit's completely or getting caught three times doesn't actually affect the plot). Booster then goes off to retrieve Peach and heads to [[Marrymore]]. Mario, Mallow, Geno, and Bowser attempts to follow him, but they are distracted by Knife Guy and Grate Guy.
===Inside===
[[File:SMRPGchomps.png|thumb|A battle against Chomps inside the tower in the remake]]
As expected from the view of outside, the inside of Booster Tower is huge, with many rooms and floors. In the upper level of the first room there are photos of the seven generations of Boosters. The inside is also full of [[Snifit]]s, [[Bob-omb]]s, and [[Chain Chomp]]s. There are many hidden treasures located inside Booster Tower, including many [[coin]]s and [[Frog Coin]]s and an item called the [[Goodie Bag]], which when used during battle, adds more coins to the player's total after winning the battle, and can also be sold for 555 coins. There is also a new hammer for [[Mario]] called the [[Masher]], and also a female Chomp that was locked up for biting Booster. Bowser tames this Chomp and uses her as a weapon for battle.


After fighting them, Mario gives chase to Booster all the way to Marrymore.
One minor Easter egg exists partway up the tower, in a room with two curtains and a pillar. Going behind the curtains will briefly turn Mario into 8-bit Super Mario; but this can be done only once. When Mario attempts to leave the room, he will react in shock and shrink to regular size (similar to how he loses a life in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''), then run back behind the curtain. The "lost a life" theme plays as he steps back into the room. He pauses, looks down, and then shakes his head as if trying to dispel a hallucination. In the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake of ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'', going behind the curtains will also turn Mario into 8-bit Super Mario, albeit with a darker color palette.


==Sidequests==
==Sidequests==
*In the first room of the tower, there's a row of paintings. Later on, there's another row of paintings, where the player has to select them in the order they are found in the first room. Doing this unlocks a door, where the player gets one of Bowser's weapons, the Chomp.
*In the first room of the tower, there is a row of paintings. Later on, there is another row of paintings, where the player has to select them in the order they are found in the first room. Doing this unlocks a door in the same room as the paintings, where the player gets one of Bowser's weapons, the [[Chain Chomp]].
*Before fighting Knife Guy and Grate Guy, the player can play a minigame where Booster has his three Snifits check a row of curtains, which Mario is behind. Mario gets 3 chances. If the player is caught by a Snifit 3 times, he or she has to fight Booster. If the player successfully passes the minigame, they get an Amulet.
*Before fighting Knife Guy and Grate Guy, the player can play a minigame where Booster has his three Snifsters check a row of curtains, which Mario is behind. Mario gets three chances. If the player is caught by a Snifster three times, they have to fight Booster. If the player successfully passes the minigame, they get [[Booster's Charm]].


==Physical Description==
==Enemies==
===Outside===
Outside Booster Tower is relatively small with a sign that reads "Welcome" with small Japanese letters that translate to English as "Bukki", which is Booster's Japanese name. At the top of Booster Tower there is a balcony. While Toadstool is trapped up there, Booster uses magic to seal the door closed. The only way the door can be opened is by saying the password which only Booster knows; it is eventually revealed to be whatever name the player used for their file.
 
===Inside===
As expected from the view of outside, inside Booster Tower is huge, with many rooms and floors. The floors are a checkered bronze and black. In the upper level of the first room there are photos of the seven generations of Boosters. The inside is also full of the Snifit sub-species "[[Snifit#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Spookum]]", Bob-ombs, and the [[Chain Chomp]] makes an appearance, too. There is also a [[Chomp]] that was locked up for taking a bite out of Booster. Bowser tames this chomp and uses it as a weapon for battle. This particular chomp is a female. This is evident when Bowser says, "...she's a bit shy.".
There are many hidden treasures located inside Booster Tower including many [[coins]] and [[Frog Coins]] and an item called the [[Goodie Bag]] which when used during battle adds more coins to the player's total after winning the battle, it can also be sold for 555 coins. There is also a new hammer for [[Mario]] called the [[List of weapons in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars#Mario|Masher]].
 
==Enemies Located in Booster Tower==
*[[Booster]] (boss)
*[[Booster]] (boss)
*[[Snifit]] (boss)
*[[Snifster]] (boss)
*[[Grate Guy]] (boss)
*[[Grate Guy]] (boss)
*[[Knife Guy]] (boss)
*[[Knife Guy]] (boss)
*[[Orb User]]
*[[Orb User]]
*[[Bob-omb]]
*[[Rob-omb]]
*[[Rob-omb]]
*[[Remo Con]]  
*[[Dollox]]  
*[[Chain Chomp| Chomp]]  
*[[Chain Chomp]]  
*[[Fireball (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Fireball]]
*[[Lava Blubble]]
*[[Jester]]
*[[Jester]]
*[[Snifit| Spookum]]
*[[Bill Blaster|Blaster]]
*[[Snifit]]


==Names in Other Languages==
==Gallery==
{{foreignname|
<gallery>
BoosterTower.png|The entrance to Booster Tower
BoosterTower SMRPG-NS.png|A passageway in the remake
BoosterTowerCurtainRoom SMRPG-NS.png|The curtain room at the top floor in the remake
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{SMRPG map}}
{{foreign names
|Jap=ブッキータワー
|Jap=ブッキータワー
|JapR=Bukkī Tawā
|JapR=Bukkī Tawā
|JapM=Bukki Tower
|JapM=Booster Tower
|Chi=武奇塔
|ChiR=Wǔqí Tǎ
|ChiM=Booster Tower
|Dut=Boosters toren
|DutM= Booster's tower
|Fre=Tour de Booster
|FreM=Booster's Tower
|Ger=Borstos Turm
|GerM=Booster's Tower
|Ita=Torre di Booster<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbZ0qNvu4mE|title=Uno sguardo approfondito a Super Mario RPG|author=NintendoItalia|language=it|publisher=YouTube|date=November 13, 2023|accessdate=July 5, 2024}}</ref>
|ItaM=Booster's Tower
|Kor=부키 타워
|KorR=Buki Tawo
|KorM=Booster Tower
|Spa=Torre de Costarugo<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/7Y0RpI9OzMo?si=4FcH7_KNtEimgilr&t=2564|timestamp=42:44|title=SUPER MARIO RPG REMAKE 🍷 PARTE 3 "3 PRETENDIENTES para LA PRINCESA PEACH" 🍷 GUÍA 100% (+ SECRETOS)|publisher=YouTube|date=November 18, 2023|accessdate=July 5, 2024|language=es-es}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/TGYEUSXD1ag?si=N9fbU8A9ze4jNSp6&t=7388|timestamp=2:03:08|language=es-419|author=Efowzeff|title=Juego Completo (Español Latino) I Super Mario RPG Remake|date=November 26, 2024|accessdate=July 5, 2024|publisher=YouTube}}</ref>
|SpaM=Booster's Tower
}}
}}
<br clear=all>
{{Super Mario RPG}}


[[Category:Places]]
==Trivia==
[[Category:Super Mario RPG Places]]
*In at least one English-language preview, Booster Tower was referred to by its literal Japanese name, "Bookie Tower".<ref>{{cite|date=November 1995|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 38|page=70}}</ref>
[[Category:Buildings]]
*A model of {{fandom|finalfantasy|Magitek armor (Final Fantasy VI)|Magitek armor}} from ''{{fandom|finalfantasy|Final Fantasy VI}}'' can be seen on one of the desks on the ground floor of the tower.<ref>{{cite|url=www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/17xl2o1/newish_ffvi_easter_egg_in_super_mario_rpg|title=New(ish) FFVI Easter Egg in Super Mario RPG|publisher=Reddit|date=November 17, 2023|accessdate=July 5, 2024|language=en}}</ref>
 
==References==
<references/>
 
{{SMRPG}}
[[Category:Homes]]
[[Category:Homes]]
[[Category:Towers]]
[[Category:Towers]]
[[Category:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars locations]]
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Revision as of 06:51, August 23, 2024

The ground floor and lobby of Booster Tower, as seen in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch).
Booster Tower's lobby in the remake

Booster Tower, also referred to as Booster's Tower, is a tower belonging to Booster and his Snifsters in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its Nintendo Switch remake. When Princess Peach falls here from the sky, Booster wants to marry her, but Mario saves her. The building itself is filled with many dangerous traps and wacky enemies. However, the music is soothing, but a second surf rock-style theme is played as the tower is further explored. Booster is often seen riding a miniature train throughout the tower. At the entrance of the tower, Mario meets Bowser. With no troops left, he declares Mario, Mallow and Geno members of Bowser's Minions, thus joining Mario's party. The tower is also home to Knife Guy and Grate Guy.

Mario, Mallow and Geno discover that a girl has fallen into Booster Tower. Arriving at the tower, they find Bowser gawking at the tower's entrance. By coincidence, Princess Peach hears the commotion from high above, confirming that she is the one being held at Booster Tower. With no more members of Bowser's Minions, Bowser then joins Mario and friends, claiming that he is recruiting them. Then they go into Booster Tower, fighting through the enemies until they get to the top floor, where Peach is held.

Booster then comes in the same room, looking for a doll, so Mario must hide behind the curtains, which is being opened by Booster's Snifster minions (avoiding the Snifsters completely or getting caught three times does not actually affect the plot). Booster then goes off to retrieve Peach and heads to Marrymore. Mario, Mallow, Geno and Bowser attempt to follow him, but they are distracted by Knife Guy and Grate Guy.

After fighting them, Mario gives chase to Booster all the way to Marrymore.

Layout

Outside

Outside Booster Tower is relatively small with a sign that reads "Welcome" with small Japanese letters that transliterate to English as "Bukki," which is Booster's Japanese name. At the top of Booster Tower there is a balcony. While Peach is trapped up there, Booster uses magic to seal the door closed. The only way the door can be opened is by saying the password, which only Booster knows; it is eventually revealed to be whatever name the player used for their file. In the Nintendo Switch remake of Super Mario RPG, the password will be the player's profile nickname.

Inside

A battle against Chomps inside the tower in the remake

As expected from the view of outside, the inside of Booster Tower is huge, with many rooms and floors. In the upper level of the first room there are photos of the seven generations of Boosters. The inside is also full of Snifits, Bob-ombs, and Chain Chomps. There are many hidden treasures located inside Booster Tower, including many coins and Frog Coins and an item called the Goodie Bag, which when used during battle, adds more coins to the player's total after winning the battle, and can also be sold for 555 coins. There is also a new hammer for Mario called the Masher, and also a female Chomp that was locked up for biting Booster. Bowser tames this Chomp and uses her as a weapon for battle.

One minor Easter egg exists partway up the tower, in a room with two curtains and a pillar. Going behind the curtains will briefly turn Mario into 8-bit Super Mario; but this can be done only once. When Mario attempts to leave the room, he will react in shock and shrink to regular size (similar to how he loses a life in Super Mario Bros.), then run back behind the curtain. The "lost a life" theme plays as he steps back into the room. He pauses, looks down, and then shakes his head as if trying to dispel a hallucination. In the Nintendo Switch remake of Super Mario RPG, going behind the curtains will also turn Mario into 8-bit Super Mario, albeit with a darker color palette.

Sidequests

  • In the first room of the tower, there is a row of paintings. Later on, there is another row of paintings, where the player has to select them in the order they are found in the first room. Doing this unlocks a door in the same room as the paintings, where the player gets one of Bowser's weapons, the Chain Chomp.
  • Before fighting Knife Guy and Grate Guy, the player can play a minigame where Booster has his three Snifsters check a row of curtains, which Mario is behind. Mario gets three chances. If the player is caught by a Snifster three times, they have to fight Booster. If the player successfully passes the minigame, they get Booster's Charm.

Enemies

Gallery

Names in other languages

GateBowser's KeepVista HillMario's PadMushroom WayMushroom KingdomBandit's WayKero SewersMidas RiverTadpole PondRose WayRose TownForest MazePipe VaultYo'ster IsleMolevilleBooster PassBooster TowerBooster HillMarrymoreStar HillSeaside TownSeaSunken ShipLand's EndMonstro TownBean ValleyNimbus LandBarrel Volcano
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Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ブッキータワー[?]
Bukkī Tawā
Booster Tower
Chinese 武奇塔[?]
Wǔqí Tǎ
Booster Tower
Dutch Boosters toren[?] Booster's tower
French Tour de Booster[?] Booster's Tower
German Borstos Turm[?] Booster's Tower
Italian Torre di Booster[1] Booster's Tower
Korean 부키 타워[?]
Buki Tawo
Booster Tower
Spanish Torre de Costarugo[2][3] Booster's Tower

Trivia

  • In at least one English-language preview, Booster Tower was referred to by its literal Japanese name, "Bookie Tower".[4]
  • A model of Magitek armor from Final Fantasy VI can be seen on one of the desks on the ground floor of the tower.[5]

References

  1. ^ NintendoItalia (November 13, 2023). Uno sguardo approfondito a Super Mario RPG. YouTube (Italian). Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  2. ^ November 18, 2023. SUPER MARIO RPG REMAKE 🍷 PARTE 3 "3 PRETENDIENTES para LA PRINCESA PEACH" 🍷 GUÍA 100% (+ SECRETOS) (42:44). YouTube (European Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Efowzeff (November 26, 2024). Juego Completo (Español Latino) I Super Mario RPG Remake (2:03:08). YouTube (Latin American Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. ^ November 1995. Nintendo Magazine System (UK) issue 38. Page 70.
  5. ^ November 17, 2023. New(ish) FFVI Easter Egg in Super Mario RPG. Reddit (English). Retrieved July 5, 2024.