Spinning Sandstones: Difference between revisions

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
m (Changed the details a bit)
Tag: Mobile edit
(48 intermediate revisions by 25 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Levelbox
{{about|Spinning Sandstones, a level in [[New Super Luigi U]]|other uses|[[Layer-Cake Desert-6]]}}
{{level infobox
|title= Spinning Sandstones
|title= Spinning Sandstones
|image=[[File:Spinning Sandstones.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:NSLU Spinning Sandstones Screenshot.png|250px]]
|code=World 2-6
|code=World 2-6
|world=[[Layer-Cake Desert]]
|world=[[Layer-Cake Desert]]
|game=''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
|game=''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
|powerup=[[Fire Flower]]
|limit=100 seconds
|limit=100 seconds
|notes=
|before_alt=[[The Walls Have Eyes|<<]]
|beforealt=
|before=[[Stone Spike Conveyors|<<]]
|before=[[Stone Spike Conveyors|<<]]
|after=[[Morton's Lava Block Castle|>>]]
|after=[[Morton's Lava-Block Castle|>>]]
|secret=
|secret=
}}
}}
'''Spinning Sandstones''', or Layer-Cake Desert-6, is the sixth level of [[Layer-Cake Desert]] in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''. The level is based upon [[Blooming Lakitus]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. The level features several moving platforms, with [[Piranha Plant|Piranha Plants]] being the most prominent enemy.
'''Spinning Sandstones''', or '''Layer-Cake Desert-6''', is the sixth level of [[Layer-Cake Desert]] in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''. The level is unlocked by completing the main exit of [[The Walls Have Eyes]] or [[Stone Spike Conveyors]]. Completing this level will unlock [[Morton's Lava-Block Castle]]. This level is based upon [[Blooming Lakitus]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. The level features several moving platforms, with [[Piranha Plant]]s being the most prominent enemy. This level is the location of the second [[Nabbit]] chase, triggered upon completion of [[Huckit Beach Resort]].


==Layout==
==Layout==
The first part of the level will feature several Piranha Plants and rolling platforms, and a second part where a [[Lakitu]] will start attacking [[Luigi]], along with more Piranha Plants.
The player begins the level on a platform with a [[? Block]] above it. A few rolling hills are then found. The player then encounters three [[Sand Geyser]]s, two of which have [[Stalking Piranha Plant]]s on them. More rolling hills are then found, along with [[River Piranha Plant]]s on top of quicksand and [[Piranha Plant]]s in [[Warp Pipe]]s. A [[pit]] with five Sand Geysers is then found, along with three Stalking Piranha Plants. A few more rolling hills are encountered, and then a platform with three [[Brick Block]]s and a ? Block above it. After another rolling hill, a [[Lakitu]] throwing [[Piranha Pod]]s appears. More rolling hills, along with Stalking Piranha Plants and a [[Red Ring]], are then encountered. A River Piranha Plant and a [[Big Piranha Plant]] are then found. After a rolling hill, the [[Goal Pole]] is found.


==[[Star Coin]]s==
==[[Star Coin]]s==
*'''Star Coin 1:''' Luigi must jump over two Piranha Plants in order to get this Star Coin.
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
*'''Star Coin 2:''' A secret [[Beanstalk]] will take Luigi to an area with the second Star Coin.
|-
*'''Star Coin 3:''' Luigi must kill the Giant Piranha Plant, revealing a secret area with the third Star Coin which was previously guarded by it.
!Image
!Location
|-
|[[File:NSLU W2-6 1st Star Coin.png|200px]]
|The player must jump over two Piranha Plants in order to get the first Star Coin.
|-
|[[File:NSLU W2-6 2nd Star Coin.png|200px]]
|In the center of a square-shaped cutout in the background, a secret [[Beanstalk]] will take the player to an area with the second Star Coin.
|-
|[[File:NSLU W2-6 3rd Star Coin.png|200px]]
|The player must defeat the Big Piranha Plant, revealing a secret area with the third Star Coin.
|}


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Lakitu]]s
{{number of enemies
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
|image1=[[File:NSMBU Lakitu Artwork.png|50px]]
|name1=[[Lakitu]]
|count1=(infinitely spawned)
|image2=[[File:NSMBUD Piranha Pod model.png|50px]]
|name2=[[Piranha Pod]]
|count2=(infinitely spawned<br>by Lakitu)
|image3=[[File:NSMBU Piranha Plant Cropped Artwork.png|50px]]
|name3=[[Piranha Plant]]
|count3=6<br>(excluding infinitely spawned ones)
|image4=[[File:GroundedPiranhaPlantNSMBU.png|50px]]
|name4=[[Big Piranha Plant]]
|count4=1
|image5=[[File:NSLU StalkPlant.png|50px]]
|name5=[[Stalking Piranha Plant]]
|count5=9
|image6=[[File:NSMBU River Piranha Plant Render.png|50px]]
|name6=[[River Piranha Plant]]
|count6=7
}}
 
==[[List of Luigi sightings in New Super Luigi U|Luigi sightings]]==
Halfway through the course, one of the Stone Eyes has Luigi's face on it and an "L" on its forehead. Coins are found behind them.
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ぐるぐる大地の パックンフラワー
|JapR=Guruguru Daichi no Pakkun Furawā
|JapM=Piranha Plants of the Spinning Grounds
|Spa=El jardín giratorio de Lakitu
|SpaM=Lakitu's spinning garden
|Dut=Doorgedraaide zandstenen
|DutM=Literally "Turned On Sandstones" (as in continuing an action) meaning "Crazy Sandstones"
|Ita=Rotolando tra le sabbie
|ItaM=Rolling in the sands
|Kor=빙글빙글 대지의 뻐끔플라워
|KorR=Binggeul-binggeul Daeji-ui Ppeokkeum Peullawo
|KorM=Piranha Plant of Spinning Ground
|Chi=旋转大地的吞食花 (Simplified)<br>旋轉大地的吞食花 (Traditional)
|ChiR=Xuánzhuàn Dàdì de Túnshí Huā
|ChiM=Piranha Plants of the Spinning Grounds
|Por=Pedras Giratórias na Areia
|PorM=Spinning Stones in the Sand
}}


==[[List of Luigi sightings in New Super Luigi U|Luigi Sightings]]==
==Level map==
*Near the middle of the level, one of the Stone Eyes has Luigi's face on it and an "L" on its forehead.
[[File:NSLU Spinning Sandstones Map.png|600px|thumb|left|]]


{{stub}}
{{NSLU levels}}
{{BoxTop}}
[[Category:Deserts]]
{{NSMBU}}
[[Category:New Super Luigi U levels]]
{{NSLU Levels}}
[[de:Warten auf Lakitu]]
[[Category:New Super Luigi U]]
[[it:Rotolando tra le sabbie]]
[[Category:New Super Luigi U Levels]]

Revision as of 08:10, December 3, 2024

This article is about Spinning Sandstones, a level in New Super Luigi U. For other uses, see Layer-Cake Desert-6.
Level
Spinning Sandstones
New Super Luigi U level.
Level code World 2-6
World Layer-Cake Desert
Game New Super Luigi U
Primary power-up Fire Flower
Time limit 100 seconds
<< << Directory of levels >>

Spinning Sandstones, or Layer-Cake Desert-6, is the sixth level of Layer-Cake Desert in New Super Luigi U. The level is unlocked by completing the main exit of The Walls Have Eyes or Stone Spike Conveyors. Completing this level will unlock Morton's Lava-Block Castle. This level is based upon Blooming Lakitus from New Super Mario Bros. U. The level features several moving platforms, with Piranha Plants being the most prominent enemy. This level is the location of the second Nabbit chase, triggered upon completion of Huckit Beach Resort.

Layout

The player begins the level on a platform with a ? Block above it. A few rolling hills are then found. The player then encounters three Sand Geysers, two of which have Stalking Piranha Plants on them. More rolling hills are then found, along with River Piranha Plants on top of quicksand and Piranha Plants in Warp Pipes. A pit with five Sand Geysers is then found, along with three Stalking Piranha Plants. A few more rolling hills are encountered, and then a platform with three Brick Blocks and a ? Block above it. After another rolling hill, a Lakitu throwing Piranha Pods appears. More rolling hills, along with Stalking Piranha Plants and a Red Ring, are then encountered. A River Piranha Plant and a Big Piranha Plant are then found. After a rolling hill, the Goal Pole is found.

Star Coins

Image Location
Where to find a Star Coin The player must jump over two Piranha Plants in order to get the first Star Coin.
Where to find a Star Coin In the center of a square-shaped cutout in the background, a secret Beanstalk will take the player to an area with the second Star Coin.
Where to find a Star Coin The player must defeat the Big Piranha Plant, revealing a secret area with the third Star Coin.

Enemies

Image Name Count
Lakitu in New Super Mario Bros. U Lakitu (infinitely spawned)
The Piranha Pod's model from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Piranha Pod (infinitely spawned
by Lakitu)
Piranha Plant from NSMBU Piranha Plant 6
(excluding infinitely spawned ones)
Model of a Piranha Plant rooted in the ground from New Super Mario Bros. U. This model is shared with Big Piranha Plants. Big Piranha Plant 1
Artwork of a Stalking Piranha Plant from New Super Luigi U. Stalking Piranha Plant 9
Artwork of a River Piranha Plant from New Super Luigi U. River Piranha Plant 7

Luigi sightings

Halfway through the course, one of the Stone Eyes has Luigi's face on it and an "L" on its forehead. Coins are found behind them.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ぐるぐる大地の パックンフラワー[?]
Guruguru Daichi no Pakkun Furawā
Piranha Plants of the Spinning Grounds
Chinese 旋转大地的吞食花 (Simplified)
旋轉大地的吞食花 (Traditional)
[?]

Xuánzhuàn Dàdì de Túnshí Huā
Piranha Plants of the Spinning Grounds
Dutch Doorgedraaide zandstenen[?] Literally "Turned On Sandstones" (as in continuing an action) meaning "Crazy Sandstones"
Italian Rotolando tra le sabbie[?] Rolling in the sands
Korean 빙글빙글 대지의 뻐끔플라워[?]
Binggeul-binggeul Daeji-ui Ppeokkeum Peullawo
Piranha Plant of Spinning Ground
Portuguese Pedras Giratórias na Areia[?] Spinning Stones in the Sand
Spanish El jardín giratorio de Lakitu[?] Lakitu's spinning garden

Level map

Level map