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|release='''Nintendo 64:'''<br>{{release|Japan|June 23, 1996|USA|September 29, 1996|Europe|March 1, 1997|Australia|March 1, 1997|Japan|July 18, 1997 (''Shindō Pak Taiō Version'')|China|November 17, 2003 ({{wp|iQue Player}})}} '''Virtual Console (Wii):'''<br>{{release|USA|November 19, 2006|Japan|December 2, 2006|Australia|December 7, 2006|Europe|December 8, 2006}} '''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{release|USA|April 1, 2015|Europe|April 1, 2015<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMWGe657t8g Nintendo Direct Presentation - 01.04.2015]. Posted to YouTube by Nintendo of Europe on April 1, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.</ref>|Australia|April 2, 2015|Japan|April 8, 2015<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/software/vc/nabj/index.html?_ga=1.126163213.1818326145.1407870473 Super Mario 64 for Wii U Virtual Console on the Nintendo of Japan website]. Retrieved April 1, 2015.</ref>}} '''Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online:'''<br>{{release|USA|October 25, 2021<ref>Nintendo (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM?t=1260 Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref>|Japan|October 26, 2021<ref>Nintendo 公式チャンネル (September 24, 2021). [https://youtu.be/MegZz4gKSPk?t=1142 Nintendo Direct 2021.9.24]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref>|Europe|October 26, 2021<ref>@NintendoEurope (September 23, 2021). [https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1441166363037364229?s=20 ''"Play a growing library of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games anytime, anywhere with #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack, a new membership launching in late October."''] ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref>|Australia|October 26, 2021<ref>@NintendoAUNZ (September 24, 2021). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1441167178850390018?s=20 ''"Play a growing library of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games anytime, anywhere with #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack, a new membership launching in late October."''] ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref>|HK|October 26, 2021<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_211015_02.html 《集合啦!動物森友會》將於11月5日發布免費更新(Ver.2.0),以及發售付費新增內容《集合啦!動物森友會 快樂家樂園》。] ''Nintendo HK''. Retrieved October 16, 2021.</ref>|South Korea|October 26, 2021<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/view.php?no=Q0tKRlVXa25aZkFlY2RCaENKYWZOZz09 「Nintendo Switch Online」을 더욱 즐겁게! 「Nintendo Switch Online + 추가 팩」이 10월 26일(화)부터 시작!] ''Nintendo Korea''. Retrieved October 16, 2021.</ref>}}
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'''''Super Mario 64''''' is a 3D action-adventure platform game released for the [[Nintendo 64]] in 1996 for Japan and North America and in 1997 for Europe and Australia. It is the eighth entry in the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series.<ref>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''.</ref> This game was one of two (three in Japan) launch titles for the Nintendo 64, along with ''{{wp|Pilotwings 64}}'', which helped drive initial sales of the console. Despite its name, but like most Nintendo 64 games at the time, ''Super Mario 64'' runs in 32-bit. Since its release, ''Super Mario 64'' has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest and most important games of all time.<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/top10 GameFaqs - The top 10 games Ever]</ref><ref>[http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-100-best-games-to-play-today?page=0%2C10 Edge Online - The 100 Best Games to Play Today]</ref><ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=7327 Official Nintendo Magazine - 100 Best Nintendo Games]</ref>
'''''Super Mario 64''''' is a 3D action-adventure platform game released for the [[Nintendo 64]] in 1996 for Japan and North America and in 1997 for Europe and Australia. It is the eighth entry in the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series.<ref name=encyclopedia>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|title=『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=Shogakukan|date=2015|page=11–13|isbn=978-4-09-106569-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo Co., Ltd]]|title=HISTORY → Series → ''Super Mario''|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/index.html|publisher=Mario Portal|accessdate=6 Nov. 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20241003115239/https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/index.html}}</ref> This game was one of two (three in Japan) launch titles for the Nintendo 64, along with ''[[nwiki:Pilotwings 64|Pilotwings 64]]'', which helped drive initial sales of the console. Despite its name, ''Super Mario 64'' runs in 32-bit, like most Nintendo 64 games at the time. Since its release, ''Super Mario 64'' has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest and most important games of all time.<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/top10 GameFaqs - The top 10 games Ever]</ref><ref>[http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-100-best-games-to-play-today?page=0%2C10 Edge Online - The 100 Best Games to Play Today]</ref><ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=7327 Official Nintendo Magazine - 100 Best Nintendo Games]</ref>


In entering the third dimension, ''Super Mario 64'' largely eschews the obstacle course-based design of the 2D ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' platformers for a mission structure and gameplay focused on exploring a larger area. Though not the first 3D platform game, ''Super Mario 64'' codified many of the controls and design conventions of the genre.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/15influential/p15_01.html GameSpot - 15 Most Influential Games of All Time]</ref> Being the first 3D ''Super Mario'' game, ''Super Mario 64'' has introduced several moves, including [[Triple Jump|triple-jump]]ing, [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ing, [[Long Jump|long-jump]]ing, [[dive|diving]], and [[somersault]]ing, which would be used in most subsequent installments of the ''Super Mario'' series. [[Punch]]ing and [[kick]]ing were also introduced but would not appear in any later title. The game popularized [[Charles Martinet]]'s portrayal as [[Mario]] (being the first game of the ''Super Mario'' series to feature his voice) and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]'s name as Peach in the West, and made them both series standards.
In entering the third dimension, ''Super Mario 64'' largely eschews the obstacle course-based design of the 2D ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' platformers for a mission structure and gameplay focused on exploring a larger area. Though not the first 3D platform game, ''Super Mario 64'' codified many of the controls and design conventions of the genre.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/15influential/p15_01.html GameSpot - 15 Most Influential Games of All Time]</ref> Being the first 3D ''Super Mario'' game, ''Super Mario 64'' has introduced several moves, including [[Triple Jump|triple-jump]]ing, [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ing, [[Long Jump|long-jump]]ing, [[dive|diving]], and [[Side Somersault|side-somersaulting]], which would be used in most subsequent installments of the ''Super Mario'' series. [[Punch]]ing and [[kick]]ing were also introduced but would not appear in any later title other than its DS remake. The game popularized [[Charles Martinet]]'s portrayal as [[Mario]] (being the first game of the ''Super Mario'' series to feature his voice) and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]'s name as Peach in {{wp|Western world|the West}}, and made them both series standards.


In 1996, a [[List of unreleased media#Super Mario 64: Disk Ban|Nintendo 64DD version]] of the game was shown at {{wp|Nintendo Space World#Shoshinkai 1996|Shoshinkai 1996}}.<ref>http://gamingafterhours.com/2014/06/24/super-mario-64dd-version-discovered-in-japan/</ref> A sequel, named ''[[Super Mario 64 2]]'', was being developed for the [[Nintendo 64DD]], but it was canceled due to the 64DD's commercial failure.
In 1996, a [[List of unreleased media#Super Mario 64: Disk Ban|Nintendo 64DD version]] of the game was shown at {{wp|Nintendo Space World#Shoshinkai 1996|Shoshinkai 1996}}.<ref>http://gamingafterhours.com/2014/06/24/super-mario-64dd-version-discovered-in-japan/</ref> A sequel, named ''[[Super Mario 64 2]]'', was being developed for the [[Nintendo 64DD]], but it was canceled due to the 64DD's commercial failure.


On November 17, 2003, ''Super Mario 64'' was rereleased for the [[iQue Player]] as one of the launch titles, and a timed demo of the game was bundled with every iQue Player. The game was digitally rereleased for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service in November 2006 and for the [[Wii U]]'s Virtual Console service in April 2015. ''Super Mario 64'' was among the first games released on both Virtual Console services.
On November 17, 2003, ''Super Mario 64'' was rereleased for the iQue Player as one of the launch titles, and a timed demo of the game was bundled with every iQue Player. The game was digitally rereleased for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service in November 2006 and for the [[Wii U]]'s Virtual Console service in April 2015. ''Super Mario 64'' was among the first games released on both Virtual Console services.


A sequel titled ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' was developed for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and released in 2002. In 2004, a [[reissue|remake]] was released for the [[Nintendo DS]], titled ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. It has several differences, notably the inclusion of [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Wario]] as playable characters. An emulation of the 1997 rerelease of the game is bundled in with ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]], though with upscaled graphics and a redrawn HUD. The original game is one of the launch titles for [[Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online]].
A sequel titled ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' was developed for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and released in 2002. In 2004, a [[reissue|remake]] was released for the [[Nintendo DS]], titled ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. It has several differences, notably the inclusion of [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Wario]] as playable characters. An emulation of the 1997 rerelease of the game is bundled in with ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]], though with upscaled graphics and a redrawn HUD. The original game is one of the launch titles for [[Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online]].


As of 2015, ''Super Mario 64'' has sold over 11 million copies worldwide<ref>O'Malley, James (September 11, 2015). [https://web.archive.org/web/20150914172624/http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/09/30-best-selling-super-mario-games-of-all-time-on-the-plumbers-30th-birthday/ 30 Best-selling Super Mario Games of All Time on the Plumber's 30th Birthday]. ''Gizmodo''. Archived from [http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/09/30-best-selling-super-mario-games-of-all-time-on-the-plumbers-30th-birthday/ the original]. Retrieved August 2, 2022.</ref> and is marked as the best-selling Nintendo 64 game. The game became the second-best-selling game on the Wii's Virtual Console after ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', as of June 2007.<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wii-vc-47m-downloads-100-games/1100-6171850/</ref>
As of 2015, ''Super Mario 64'' has sold over 11 million copies worldwide<ref>O'Malley, James (September 11, 2015). [https://web.archive.org/web/20150914172624/http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/09/30-best-selling-super-mario-games-of-all-time-on-the-plumbers-30th-birthday/ 30 Best-selling Super Mario Games of All Time on the Plumber's 30th Birthday]. ''Gizmodo''. Archived from [http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/09/30-best-selling-super-mario-games-of-all-time-on-the-plumbers-30th-birthday/ the original]. Retrieved August 2, 2022.</ref> and is marked as the best-selling Nintendo 64 game. The game became the second-best-selling game on the Wii's Virtual Console after ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', as of June 2007.<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wii-vc-47m-downloads-100-games/1100-6171850/</ref>
==Storyline==
==Storyline==
[[File:Peach's message.png|200px|thumb|The Princess's [[letter]]]]
[[File:Peach's message.png|200px|thumb|The Princess's [[letter]]]]
[[File:SM64-Facing Bob-omb Battlefield.png|thumb|Mario in front of a painting, which serves as an entrance to a level]]
[[File:SM64-Facing Bob-omb Battlefield.png|thumb|Mario in front of a painting, which serves as an entrance to a level]]
The following is the story given on pages 4 and 5 of the ''Super Mario 64'' instruction booklet. The colors given in the instruction booklet signify who is talking: {{color-link|Mario|red}}, {{color-link|Princess Peach|hotpink}}, {{color-link|Bowser|orange}}, and {{color-link|Toad|blue}}, with black being narration.
The following is the story given on pages 4 and 5 of the ''Super Mario 64'' instruction booklet. The colors given in the instruction booklet signify who is talking: {{color-link|red|Mario}}, {{color-link|hotpink|Princess Peach}}, {{color-link|orange|Bowser}}, and {{color-link|blue|Toad}}, with black being narration.
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{{color|"Mario, please come to the castle. I've baked a cake for you. Yours truly, Princess Toadstool."|hotpink}}
{{color|hotpink|"Mario, please come to the castle. I've baked a cake for you. Yours truly, Princess Toadstool."}}


{{color|"Wow, an invitation from Peach! I'll head out right away. I hope she can wait for me!"|red}}<br>
{{color|red|"Wow, an invitation from Peach! I'll head out right away. I hope she can wait for me!"}}<br>
Mario is so excited to receive the invitation from the Princess, who lives in the Mushroom Castle, that he quickly dresses in his best and leaves right away.
Mario is so excited to receive the invitation from the Princess, who lives in the Mushroom Castle, that he quickly dresses in his best and leaves right away.


{{color|"Hmmm, something's not quite right here... It's so quiet..."|red}}<br>
{{color|red|"Hmmm, something's not quite right here... It's so quiet..."}}<br>
Shaking off his uneasy premonition, Mario steps into the silent castle, where he is greeted by the gruff words,
Shaking off his uneasy premonition, Mario steps into the silent castle, where he is greeted by the gruff words,


{{color|"No one's home! Now scram! Bwa, ha, ha."|orange}}<br>
{{color|orange|"No one's home! Now scram! Bwa, ha, ha."}}<br>
The sound seems to come from everywhere.
The sound seems to come from everywhere.


{{color|"Who's there?! I've heard that voice somewhere before..."|red}}<br>
{{color|red|"Who's there?! I've heard that voice somewhere before..."}}<br>
Mario begins searching all over the castle. Most of the doors are locked, but finding one open, he peeks inside. Hanging on the wall is the largest painting he has ever seen, and from behind the painting comes the strangest sound that he has ever heard...
Mario begins searching all over the castle. Most of the doors are locked, but finding one open, he peeks inside. Hanging on the wall is the largest painting he has ever seen, and from behind the painting comes the strangest sound that he has ever heard...


{{color|"I think I hear someone calling. What secrets does this painting hold?"|red}}<br>
{{color|red|"I think I hear someone calling. What secrets does this painting hold?"}}<br>
Without a second thought, Mario jumps at the painting. As he is drawn into it, another world opens before his very eyes.
Without a second thought, Mario jumps at the painting. As he is drawn into it, another world opens before his very eyes.


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To help him accomplish this, he plans to convert the residents of the painting world into monsters as well. If nothing is done, all those monsters will soon begin to overflow from inside the painting.  
To help him accomplish this, he plans to convert the residents of the painting world into monsters as well. If nothing is done, all those monsters will soon begin to overflow from inside the painting.  


{{color|"A plan this maniacal, this cunning...this must be the work of Bowser!"|red}}<br>
{{color|red|"A plan this maniacal, this cunning...this must be the work of Bowser!"}}<br>
Princess Toadstool and Toad are missing, too. Bowser must have taken them and sealed them inside the painting. Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army.
Princess Toadstool and Toad are missing, too. Bowser must have taken them and sealed them inside the painting. Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army.


{{color|"Well, Bowser's not going to get away with it, not as long as I'm around!"|red}}<br>
{{color|red|"Well, Bowser's not going to get away with it, not as long as I'm around!"}}<br>
Stolen Power Stars are hidden throughout the painting world. Use your wisdom and strength to recover the Power Stars and restore peace to the Mushroom Castle.
Stolen Power Stars are hidden throughout the painting world. Use your wisdom and strength to recover the Power Stars and restore peace to the Mushroom Castle.


{{color|"Mario! You are the only one we can count on."|blue}}
{{color|blue|"Mario! You are the only one we can count on."}}
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
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The courses feature various enemies who chase or attack Mario on sight. Most enemies can be defeated by [[kick]]ing, punching, or jumping on them and leave coins when defeated; some missions also require Mario to defeat a specific type of enemy. Multiple missions involve fighting a large boss, whose defeat usually involves a puzzle or more advanced maneuvering than standard enemies. Not all characters Mario can encounter are hostile, however. Friendly NPCs include [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s sealed inside the castle's walls who give hints or backstory when spoken to, [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] who give clearance to use a [[cannon]] on the course, and mission-specific characters who challenge Mario to a race or ask him to fetch an object in exchange for a Power Star.
The courses feature various enemies who chase or attack Mario on sight. Most enemies can be defeated by [[kick]]ing, punching, or jumping on them and leave coins when defeated; some missions also require Mario to defeat a specific type of enemy. Multiple missions involve fighting a large boss, whose defeat usually involves a puzzle or more advanced maneuvering than standard enemies. Not all characters Mario can encounter are hostile, however. Friendly NPCs include [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s sealed inside the castle's walls who give hints or backstory when spoken to, [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] who give clearance to use a [[cannon]] on the course, and mission-specific characters who challenge Mario to a race or ask him to fetch an object in exchange for a Power Star.


Various power-ups can help Mario on his adventure. [[Green Shell|Koopa Shell]]s can be ridden on land, water, or [[lava]] to provide temporary invincibility, and by hitting [[Cap Switch]]es found in the secret courses, Mario can activate [[block]]s containing the [[Wing Cap]], [[Vanish Cap]], and [[Metal Cap]], whose powers are necessary to complete many of the missions. As the game is a showcase title for a new console and the first 3D ''Super Mario'' game, many aspects of the game showcase the [[Nintendo 64]]'s features. Multiple sections take advantage of the analog stick's precision requiring Mario to walk slowly over narrow passageways or tiptoe to sneak up on enemies. Some bridges and platforms sway under Mario's weight.
Various power-ups can help Mario on his adventure. [[Koopa Shell]]s can be ridden on land, water, or [[lava]] to provide temporary invincibility, and by hitting [[Cap Switch]]es found in the secret courses, Mario can activate [[block]]s containing the [[Wing Cap]], [[Vanish Cap]], and [[Metal Cap]], whose powers are necessary to complete many of the missions. As the game is a showcase title for a new console and the first 3D ''Super Mario'' game, many aspects of the game showcase the [[Nintendo 64]]'s features. Multiple sections take advantage of the analog stick's precision requiring Mario to walk slowly over narrow passageways or tiptoe to sneak up on enemies. Some bridges and platforms sway under Mario's weight.
 
===Controls===
===Controls===
====Nintendo 64====
The charts below refer to the original game and subsequent ports, such as those released through [[Virtual Console]]s and [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. For the control scheme of the remake released for the [[Nintendo DS]], click [[Super Mario 64 DS#Controls|here]]. For the iteration included in ''Super Mario 3D All-Stars'' for [[Nintendo Switch]] systems, click [[Super Mario 3D All-Stars#Super Mario 64|here]]. A "→" (right arrow) conveys buttons to press in succession, and a "+" (plus sign) conveys buttons to press simultaneously. A "/" (slash) conveys an alternative combination of button presses for the action. The controls for the [[Wii U]] can be customized in the emulator settings, with the column below displaying the default mapping.
''Super Mario 64'' uses a majority of the buttons on the Nintendo 64 Controller; the only buttons not used are the Control Pad and {{button|N64|L}}.
*{{button|n64|stick}} – Move Mario/cursor, climb poles, angle camera in second-person mode, [[fly]] (when wearing the Wing Cap)
*{{button|n64|A}} – Jump, [[swim]], confirm
*{{button|n64|B}} – Punch, [[dive]], grab, throw, cancel
*{{button|n64|Z}} – [[Crouch]]
*{{button|N64|Cleft}}, {{button|n64|Cright}} – Move camera
*{{button|n64|Cup}} – Zoom in, enter second-person mode (which allows the player to look around)
*{{button|n64|Cdown}} – Zoom out
*{{button|n64|R}} – Toggle camera mode
*{{button|n64|Start}} – Pause the game, show Power Star list (when in the castle) or pause menu (when in courses)


====Wii (Classic Controller)====
====Nintendo 64, iQue, Wii, and Wii U controls====
*{{button|Wii|CCStickL}} – Move Mario/cursor, climb poles, angle camera in second-person mode, fly (when wearing the Wing Cap)
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*{{button|Wii|CCA}} Jump, swim, confirm
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*{{button|Wii|CCB}} - Punch, dive, grab, throw, cancel
|-
*{{button|Wii|L}} Crouch
!rowspan=2 width=9% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Action(s)
*{{button|wii|CCStickR}} (left/right) – Move camera
!colspan=4 style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Input(s)
*{{button|wii|CCStickR}} (up) – Zoom in, enter second-person mode (which allows the player to look around)
|-
*{{button|wii|CCStickR}} (down) – Zoom out
!width=13% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Nintendo 64 / iQue Player Controller
*{{button|Wii|R}} – Toggle camera mode
!width=13% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Nintendo GameCube Controller
*{{button|Wii|+}} – Pause the game, show Power Star list (when in the castle) or pause menu (when in courses)
!width=13% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Classic Controller
!width=13% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Wii U controllers
|-
!colspan=5 style="background:#FF7733;"|Mario controls
|-
|Move
|{{button|ique|stick}}
|{{button|gcn|stick}}
|{{button|Wii|CCStickL}}
|{{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}}
|-
|Sidestep
|◀{{button|ique|stick}}▶ along a wall
|◀{{button|gcn|stick}}▶ along a wall
|◀{{button|Wii|CCStickL}}▶ along a wall
|◀{{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}}▶ along a wall
|-
|[[Jump]], [[swim]], fire [[cannon]]
|{{button|ique|a}}
|{{button|gcn|a}}
|{{button|Wii|CCa}}
|{{button|Wiiu|a}}
|-
|[[Double Jump (consecutive)|Double-jump]]
|colspan=4|Jump when making contact with the ground while moving (do twice)
|-
|[[Triple Jump|Triple-jump]], [[Fly|take off]] in [[Wing Mario|Wing form]]
|colspan=4|Jump when making contact with the ground while running (do thrice)
|-
|[[Side Somersault|Side-somersault]]
|◀{{button|ique|stick}} → ({{button|ique|stick}}▶ + {{button|ique|a}})
|◀{{button|gcn|stick}} → ({{button|gcn|stick}}▶ + {{button|gcn|a}})
|◀{{button|Wii|CCStickL}} → ({{button|Wii|CCStickL}}▶ + {{button|Wii|CCa}})
|◀{{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}} → ({{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}}▶ + {{button|Wiiu|a}})
|-
|[[Wall Jump|Wall-kick]]
|{{button|ique|a}} → {{button|ique|a}} against a wall
|{{button|gcn|a}} → {{button|gcn|a}} against a wall
|{{button|Wii|CCa}} → {{button|Wii|CCa}} against a wall
|{{button|Wiiu|a}} → {{button|Wiiu|a}} against a wall
|-
|[[Backward Somersault|Backward-somersault]]
|{{button|ique|z}} + {{button|ique|a}}
|{{button|gcn|L}} + {{button|gcn|a}}
|{{button|Wii|CCL}} + {{button|Wii|CCa}}
|{{button|Wiiu|L}} + {{button|Wiiu|a}}
|-
|[[Long Jump|Long-jump]]
|{{button|ique|z}} + {{button|ique|a}} while running
|{{button|gcn|L}} + {{button|gcn|a}} while running
|{{button|Wii|CCL}} + {{button|Wii|CCa}} while running
|{{button|Wiiu|L}} + {{button|Wiiu|a}} while running
|-
|Climb up ledge
|{{button|ique|a}} + {{button|ique|stick}} while hanging from ledge
|{{button|gcn|a}} + {{button|gcn|stick}} while hanging from ledge
|{{button|Wii|CCa}} + {{button|Wii|CCStickL}} while hanging from ledge
|{{button|Wiiu|a}} + {{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}} while hanging from ledge
|-
|Hang on to [[Chain-Link|wire net]]
|{{button|ique|a}} + hold {{button|ique|a}}
|{{button|gcn|a}} + hold {{button|gcn|a}}
|{{button|Wii|CCa}} + hold {{button|Wii|CCa}}
|{{button|Wiiu|a}} + hold {{button|Wiiu|a}}
|-
|Grab or release [[pole]]
|{{button|ique|a}} alongside a pole
|{{button|gcn|a}} alongside a pole
|{{button|Wii|CCa}} alongside a pole
|{{button|Wiiu|a}} alongside a pole
|-
|Talk, read, engage object, [[punch]]
|{{button|ique|b}}
|{{button|gcn|b}}
|{{button|Wii|CCb}}
|{{button|Wiiu|b}}
|-
|Scroll text
|{{button|ique|a}} / {{button|ique|b}}
|{{button|gcn|a}} / {{button|gcn|b}}
|{{button|Wii|CCa}} / {{button|Wii|CCb}}
|{{button|Wiiu|a}} / {{button|Wiiu|b}}
|-
|[[Kick]]
|{{button|ique|b}} + {{button|ique|b}} + {{button|ique|b}}
|{{button|gcn|b}} + {{button|gcn|b}} + {{button|gcn|b}}
|{{button|Wii|CCb}} + {{button|Wii|CCb}} + {{button|Wii|CCb}}
|{{button|Wiiu|b}} + {{button|Wiiu|b}} + {{button|Wiiu|b}}
|-
|Jump-kick
|{{button|ique|b}} in midair
|{{button|gcn|b}} in midair
|{{button|Wii|CCb}} in midair
|{{button|Wiiu|b}} in midair
|-
|Throw item
|{{button|ique|stick}} + {{button|ique|b}}
|{{button|gcn|stick}} + {{button|gcn|b}}
|{{button|Wii|CCstickL}} + {{button|Wii|CCb}}
|{{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}} + {{button|Wiiu|b}}
|-
|Swing and toss [[Bowser]] by the tail
|{{button|ique|b}} → ↻{{button|ique|stick}} → {{button|ique|b}}
|{{button|gcn|b}} → ↻{{button|gcn|stick}} → {{button|gcn|b}}
|{{button|Wii|CCb}} → ↻{{button|Wii|CCstickL}} → {{button|Wii|CCb}}
|{{button|Wiiu|b}} → ↻{{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}} → {{button|Wiiu|b}}
|-
|[[Dive]]
|{{button|ique|b}} while running
|{{button|gcn|b}} while running
|{{button|Wii|CCb}} while running
|{{button|Wiiu|b}} while running
|-
|[[Slide Kick|Slide-kick]]
|{{button|ique|b}} while sliding
|{{button|gcn|b}} while sliding
|{{button|Wii|CCb}} while sliding
|{{button|Wiiu|b}} while sliding
|-
|[[Sweep Kick|Sweep-kick]]
|{{button|ique|z}} + {{button|ique|b}}
|{{button|gcn|L}} + {{button|gcn|b}}
|{{button|Wii|CCL}} + {{button|Wii|CCb}}
|{{button|Wiiu|L}} + {{button|Wiiu|b}}
|-
|[[Crouch]]
|{{button|ique|z}}
|{{button|gcn|L}}
|{{button|Wii|CCL}}
|{{button|Wiiu|L}}
|-
|[[Slide]]
|{{button|ique|z}} while running
|{{button|gcn|L}} while running
|{{button|Wii|CCL}} while running
|{{button|Wiiu|L}} while running
|-
|[[Crouch|Crawl]]
|{{button|ique|z}} + {{button|ique|stick}}
|{{button|gcn|L}} + {{button|gcn|stick}}
|{{button|Wii|CCL}} + {{button|Wii|CCstickL}}
|{{button|Wiiu|L}} + {{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}}
|-
|[[Ground Pound|Ground-pound]]
|{{button|ique|z}} in midair
|{{button|gcn|L}} in midair
|{{button|Wii|CCL}} in midair
|{{button|Wiiu|L}} in midair
|-
!colspan=5 style="background:#FF7733;"|Lakitu Bro controls
|-
|Rotate camera
|{{button|ique|cleft}} / {{button|ique|cright}}
|{{button|gcn|c}} left or right
|{{button|Wii|CCstickR}} left or right
|{{button|Wiiu|Rightstick}} left or right
|-
|Zoom in, enter first-person view
|{{button|ique|cup}}
|{{button|gcn|c}} up
|{{button|Wii|CCstickR}} up
|{{button|Wiiu|Rightstick}} up
|-
|Zoom out
|{{button|ique|cdown}}
|{{button|gcn|c}} down
|{{button|Wii|CCstickR}} down
|{{button|Wiiu|Rightstick}} down
|-
|Shift camera view
|{{button|ique|r}}
|{{button|gcn|R}}
|{{button|Wii|CCR}}
|{{button|WiiU|R}}
|-
!colspan=5 style="background:#FF7733;"|Menu controls
|-
|Navigate menu
|{{button|ique|stick}}
|{{button|gcn|stick}}
|{{button|Wii|CCstickL}}
|{{button|WiiU|LeftStick}}
|-
|Confirm command
|{{button|ique|a}}
|{{button|gcn|a}}
|{{button|Wii|CCa}}
|{{button|WiiU|A}}
|-
|Cancel command
|{{button|ique|b}}
|{{button|gcn|b}}
|{{button|Wii|CCb}}
|{{button|WiiU|B}}
|-
|Display pause menu
|{{button|ique|start}}
|{{button|gcn|Start}}
|{{button|Wii|+}}
|{{button|WiiU|Plus}}
|}
</center>


====Wii (GameCube controller)====
====Nintendo Switch controls====
*{{button|GCN|Stick}} – Move Mario/cursor, climb poles, angle camera in second-person mode, fly (when wearing the Wing Cap)
In addition to the controllers listed below, wireless Nintendo 64 Controllers are compatible with Nintendo Switch systems. Nintendo GameCube Controllers can be used through the [[Nintendo Switch#GameCube Controller Adapter|GameCube Controller Adapter]], but it is recognized as a wired Nintendo Switch Pro Controller by ''Super Mario 64''.
*{{button|GCN|A}} – Jump, swim, confirm
*{{button|GCN|B}} – Punch, dive, grab, throw, cancel
*{{button|GCN|L}} – Crouch
*{{button|GCN|C}} (left/right) – Move camera
*{{button|GCN|C}} (up) – Zoom in, enter second-person mode (which allows the player to look around)
*{{button|GCN|C}} (down) – Zoom out
*{{button|GCN|R}} – Toggle camera mode
*{{button|GCN|Start}} – Pause the game, show Power Star list (when in the castle) or pause menu (when in courses)


====Wii U (default)====
<center>
The Wii U Virtual Console version's controls can be customized.
{|class="wikitable"style="width:65%;text-align:center"
*{{button|Wiiu|Leftstick}} – Move Mario/cursor, climb poles, angle camera in second-person mode, fly (when wearing the Wing Cap)
|-
*{{button|Wiiu|A}} – Jump, swim, confirm
!rowspan=2 width=20% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Action(s)
*{{button|Wiiu|B}} – Punch, dive, grab, throw, cancel
!colspan=4 style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Input(s)
*{{button|Wiiu|L}} – Crouch
|-
*{{button|wiiu|Rightstick}} (left/right) – Move camera
!width=40% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Dual Joy-Con / Nintendo Switch Pro Controller / Nintendo Switch Lite
*{{button|wiiU|Rightstick}} (up) – Zoom in, enter second-person mode (which allows the player to look around)
!width=40% style="background:#FF2400;color:white;"|Horizontal Joy-Con
*{{button|wiiu|Rightstick}} (down) – Zoom out
|-
*{{button|Wiiu|R}} – Toggle camera mode
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733;"|Mario controls
*{{button|Wiiu|Plus}} – Pause the game, show Power Star list (when in the castle) or pause menu (when in courses)
|-
 
|Move
===Additional moves===
|{{button|Switch|LeftStick}}
[[File:Mario PPK.gif|thumb|Mario punching and kicking]]
|{{button|Switch|Stick}}
[[File:Breakdance.gif|thumb|Mario sweep-kicking]]
|-
To navigate the courses more efficiently and complete certain missions, Mario has to use several moves. Along with the standard moves listed above, there are several additional moves that can be done by using button combinations.
|Sidestep
 
|◀{{button|Switch|LeftStick}}▶ along a wall
In the following list, a "&rarr;" (right arrow) shows buttons to press in succession, and a "+" (plus sign) shows buttons to press simultaneously.
|◀{{button|Switch|Stick}}▶ along a wall
*While running, {{button|n64|stick}} quickly turn around + {{button|n64|A}}: [[Side Somersault|Sideways Somersault]]
|-
*Upon hitting a wall, {{button|n64|A}}: [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]]
|[[Jump]], [[swim]], fire [[cannon]]
*{{button|n64|A}} &rarr; {{button|n64|A}} upon landing: [[Double Jump (consecutive)|Double Jump]]
|{{button|Switch|A}}
*{{button|n64|A}} &rarr; {{button|n64|A}} &rarr; {{button|n64|A}}: Triple Jump (while running); lift off (wearing the Wing Cap)
|{{button|Switch|JC-Right}}
*{{button|n64|A}} &rarr; {{button|n64|B}}: Jump Kick (from a standstill); Midair Dive (while running)
|-
*{{button|n64|B}} &rarr; {{button|n64|B}} &rarr; {{button|n64|B}}: Punch &rarr; Punch &rarr; Kick
|[[Double Jump (consecutive)|Double-jump]]
*In midair, {{button|n64|Z}}: [[Ground Pound|Pound the Ground]]
|colspan=2|Jump when making contact with the ground while moving (do twice)
*{{button|n64|Z}} + {{button|n64|stick}}: Crawl
|-
*{{button|n64|Z}} + {{button|n64|A}}: [[Backward Somersault|Backwards Somersault]] (from a standstill); Long Jump (while running)
|[[Triple Jump|Triple-jump]], [[Fly|take off]] in [[Wing Mario|Wing form]]
*{{button|n64|Z}} + {{button|n64|B}}: [[Sweep Kick]] (from a standstill); [[Slide Kick]] (while running)
|colspan=2|Jump when making contact with the ground while running (do thrice)
{{br}}
|-
 
|[[Side Somersault|Side-somersault]]
==Characters==
|◀{{button|Switch|LeftStick}} → ({{button|Switch|LeftStick}}▶ + {{button|Switch|A}})
Owing to his [[List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content#Early ideas|removal during development]], ''Super Mario 64'' is one of the few [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] games not to feature [[Luigi]], along with ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Many data structures in the code have unused references to Luigi's object slot, but he is considered irrecoverable from the final game's codebase.<ref>JoshDuMan. August 28, 2019. [//news.ukikipedia.net/index.php/2019/08/28/decomp-is-out-but-what-does-that-mean-ukikipedia-news-week-10 Decomp is out! …but what does that mean? – Ukikipedia News Week 10]</ref> A [[List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content#Textures|prerelease model and textures]] only surfaced through the {{wp|Nintendo data leak|2020–2021 Nintendo data leak}}. However, Luigi was included as a playable character in the game's [[Nintendo DS]] [[Reissue|remake]], ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''.
|◀{{button|Switch|Stick}} → ({{button|Switch|Stick}}▶ + {{button|Switch|JC-Right}})
 
|-
{|width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; background:#f5f5f5"
|[[Wall Jump|Wall-kick]]
|-style="background:#ff0000; color:white;"
|{{button|Switch|A}} {{button|Switch|A}} against a wall
!width=12%|Name
|{{button|Switch|JC-Right}} → {{button|Switch|JC-Right}} against a wall
!Description
|-
|[[Backward Somersault|Backward-somersault]]
|{{button|Switch|ZL}} + {{button|Switch|A}}
|{{button|Switch|SL}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Right}}
|-
|[[Long Jump|Long-jump]]
|{{button|Switch|ZL}} + {{button|Switch|A}} while running
|{{button|Switch|SL}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Right}} while running
|-
|Climb up ledge
|{{button|Switch|A}} + {{button|Switch|LeftStick}} while hanging from ledge
|{{button|Switch|JC-Right}} + {{button|Switch|Stick}} while hanging from ledge
|-
|Hang on to [[Chain-Link|wire net]]
|{{button|Switch|A}} + hold {{button|Switch|A}}
|{{button|Switch|JC-Right}} + hold {{button|Switch|JC-Right}}
|-
|Grab or release [[pole]]
|{{button|Switch|A}} alongside a pole
|{{button|Switch|JC-Right}} alongside a pole
|-
|Talk, read, engage object, [[punch]]
|{{button|Switch|B}}
|{{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}}
|-
|Scroll text
|{{button|Switch|A}} / {{button|Switch|B}}
|{{button|Switch|JC-Right}} / {{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}}
|-
|[[Kick]]
|{{button|Switch|B}} + {{button|Switch|B}} + {{button|Switch|B}}
|{{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}}
|-
|Jump-kick
|{{button|Switch|B}} in midair
|{{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}} in midair
|-
|Throw item
|{{button|Switch|LeftStick}} + {{button|Switch|B}}
|{{button|Switch|Stick}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}}
|-
|Swing and toss [[Bowser]] by the tail
|{{button|Switch|B}} → ↻{{button|Switch|LeftStick}} → {{button|Switch|B}}
|{{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}} → ↻{{button|Switch|Stick}} → {{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}}
|-
|[[Dive]]
|{{button|Switch|B}} while running
|{{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}} while running
|-
|[[Slide Kick|Slide-kick]]
|{{button|Switch|B}} while sliding
|{{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}} while sliding
|-
|[[Sweep Kick|Sweep-kick]]
|{{button|Switch|ZL}} + {{button|Switch|B}}
|{{button|Switch|SL}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}}
|-
|[[Crouch]]
|{{button|Switch|ZL}}
|{{button|Switch|SL}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#F4A9AE"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Mario.png|x100px]]<br>[[Mario]]
|[[Slide]]
|style="background:#FFE4E1"|The hero of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and the game's protagonist. He was invited to the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] by Princess Peach, only to find that she had been kidnapped by Bowser. Mario has significantly expanded movement options to reflect the 3D environment of ''Super Mario 64''. Some notable new moves include the [[Triple Jump]], the [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]], the [[Ground Pound|Pound the Ground]] attack, and a [[Punch|punch-punch-]][[kick]]. Unlike in previous installments, Mario has a [[Health Meter|health meter]] and does not [[Small Mario|shrink in size]] if struck by an enemy.
|{{button|Switch|ZL}} while running
|}
|{{button|Switch|SL}} while running
 
===Non-playable characters===
{|width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; background:#f5f5f5"
|-style="background:#FF2400; color:white;"
!width=12%|Name
!Description
!width=15%|Locations
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM3DAS-SM64-LakituBro.png|x100px]]<br>[[Lakitu Bros.]]
|[[Crouch|Crawl]]
|A pair of [[Lakitu's Cloud|cloud]]-riding [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] that are documenting Mario's quest to liberate the Mushroom Castle and rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. One Lakitu Bro is with Mario throughout the entirety of the game, serving as an in-game explanation for the title's 3D camera controls. He is generally unseen, but his reflection can be spotted in a large mirror on the second floor of the Mushroom Castle. They work for the organization the [[List of implied organizations#Kingdom News Network|Kingdom News Network]].
|{{button|Switch|ZL}} + {{button|Switch|LeftStick}}
|align=center|All courses
|{{button|Switch|SL}} + {{button|Switch|Stick}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Princess Peach.png|x100px]]<br>[[Princess Peach]]
|[[Ground Pound|Ground-pound]]
|The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom. She invited Mario to the Mushroom Castle for cake, but she is missing by the time he arrives. Toad informs him that she was kidnapped by Bowser and sealed away within the castle's walls. The game follows Mario's quest to restore the castle's Power Stars and liberate the princess.
|{{button|Switch|ZL}} in midair
|align=center|[[Castle Grounds]]
|{{button|Switch|SL}} in midair
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Toad.png|x100px]]<br>[[Toad]]
!colspan=8 style="background:#FF7733;"|Lakitu Bro controls
|One of Princess Peach's attendants and an old friend of Mario's. He is one of several [[Toad (species)|Mushroom Retainers]] that have been trapped inside the castle. He gives Mario hints, tips, and words of encouragement when spoken to. Some Toads give Mario a Power Star if prompted.
|align=center|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Bob-OmbBuddySM64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]]
|Rotate camera
|Friendly [[Bob-omb]]s that lack fuses. They reside on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]], where they are at war with the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]] and his army. A Bob-omb Buddy is hidden away in nearly all subsequent courses. If spoken to, it prepares a [[cannon]] for Mario to use. The cannon remains open and accessible for all subsequent revisits.
|{{button|Switch|RightStick}} / {{button|Switch|Y}} / {{button|Switch|ZR}} + {{button|Switch|A}}
|align=center| [[Bob-omb Battlefield]], [[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Jolly Roger Bay]], [[Cool, Cool Mountain]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Rainbow Ride]]
|{{button|Switch|JC-Left}} / {{button|Switch|PlusMinus}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Right}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:KoopaTroopaSM64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Koopa the Quick]]
|Zoom in, enter first-person view
|A [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]] from [[Tiny-Huge Island]]. He challenges Mario to a race when spoken to and rewards him with a [[Power Star]] if he defeats him without using certain shortcuts. Mario first encounters Koopa the Quick on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] in the mission [[Footrace with Koopa the Quick]] after defeating the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]], and he encounters him again on the "huge" side of Tiny-Huge Island in the mission [[Rematch with Koopa the Quick]].
|{{button|Switch|RightStick}} / {{button|Switch|ZR}} + {{button|Switch|X}}
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|{{button|Switch|PlusMinus}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Top}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Hoot.png|x80px]]<br>[[Hoot]]
|Zoom out
|A talking owl who roosts in a tree near Mario's starting position on [[Whomp's Fortress]]. Once woken up, Mario can grab onto Hoot's talons and be carried high into the air for a limited time. Hoot slowly descends while carrying Mario and drops him if he hangs on for too long, citing his weight.
|{{button|Switch|RightStick}} / {{button|Switch|X}} / {{button|Switch|ZR}} + {{button|Switch|B}}
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|{{button|Switch|JC-Top}} / {{button|Switch|PlusMinus}} + {{button|Switch|JC-Bottom}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Penguin (Adult).png|x100px]]<br>[[Penguin]]s
|Shift camera view
|Big talking birds found in courses that feature snow. They are instrumental in several Power Star missions. The [[Mother Penguin]] found at the base of [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] awards Mario a Power Star if her lost chick, [[Baby Penguin#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Tuxie]], is returned to her, while the [[Big Penguin]] found in the cabin at the top of the mountain gives him a Star if beaten in a race. Revisiting this penguin after collecting all 120 Power Stars reveals that he has let himself go. The extra weight makes him a tougher opponent to out-sleigh.
|{{button|Switch|R}}
|align=center|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]], [[Snowman's Land]]
|{{button|Switch|SR}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Snowman.png|x100px]]<br>[[Snowman|Snowmen]]
!colspan=8 style="background:#FF7733;"|Menu controls
|Two giant snowmen occur in the game. [[Headless Snowman|One snowman]] is the focus of the mission [[Snowman's Lost His Head]]. His head is on a pedestal halfway down the mountain, while his sentient snowball body appears towards the top, by Mario's starting position. Either piece asks Mario to help put him together when prompted. Once assembled, the snowman gifts Mario a Power Star. The other is in Snowman's Land, where he can climbed as if he was a mountain. As Mario nears his head, he starts to complain about an irritating crawling sensation on his body and tries to blow Mario off. A Power Star is on the very top of his head.
|align=center|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]], [[Snowman's Land]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model MIPS.png|x100px]]<br>[[MIPS]]
|Navigate menu
|Princess Peach's pet [[rabbit]].<ref name=MIPS>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario 64'' section, page 85. 「ピーチ姫の飼っているウサギ。」 ("''Princess Peach’s pet rabbit.''")</ref> He is found in the castle's basement and flees if approached. He gives Mario a Power Star if caught. While captured, MIPS claims to be late for tea.
|{{button|Switch|LeftStick}}
|align=center|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
|{{button|Switch|Stick}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Dorrie.png|x100px]]<br>[[Dorrie]]
|Confirm command
|A gentle giant that resembles a {{wp|plesiosaur}}. It can be found swimming in an underground lake, where it can be ridden. Mario can steer Dorrie's body while standing on its back and lower its neck by performing a [[Ground Pound|Pound the Ground]] attack on its head.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Ukiki 64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Ukiki|Ukkiki]]s
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|Mischievous monkeys. One steals [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]] when grabbed. Mario must grab the Ukkiki again in order to get it back, but he runs away if approached and must be cornered. During [[Mystery of the Monkey Cage]], an Ukkiki appears on the summit and taunts Mario. If grabbed, he begs to be released in exchange for a Power Star.
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|An old friend of Mario's. He is a dinosaur-like creature with a long tongue. He can be found on the roof of the Mushroom Castle once all 120 Power Star are collected. Yoshi awards the player 99 [[extra life|extra lives]] and a special [[Triple Jump]] for fully completing the game. After which, he disappears off the side of the castle.
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==Locations==
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''Super Mario 64'' takes place within the walls of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. It is the first ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' game to explicitly include the Mushroom Kingdom as a location since ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. The game's [[level]]s, called "courses," are accessed through [[painting]]s hung on the walls, but some are more cryptically hidden or require the player to accomplish a task in the castle before becoming accessible. Unlike previous games, the courses are not naturally occurring places. They are "painting worlds" that Bowser has corrupted and modified to his liking using the stolen [[Power Star]]s. He has turned some of the inhabitants into [[Bowser's Minions|monsters]],<ref>{{cite|quote=Bowser has stolen the castle's Stars, and he's using their power to create his own world in the paintings and walls.|author=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]|title=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' by [[Nintendo EAD]]|format=North American localization|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]]|date=1996}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Bowser is trying to make a land of monsters inside the walls and the paintings by using the Power Star. Take back the star!|author=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]|title=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' by [[Nintendo EAD]]|format=Japanese localization|archive=https://www.reddit.com/r/translator/comments/15mk306/japanese_english_what_does_this_super_mario_64/|archiver=a translation by u/AlexLuis on Reddit|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo Co., Ltd.]]|date=1996}}</ref> and there apparently is concern that his creations will escape the boundaries of the paintings and enter the [[Earth|real world]].<ref>{{cite|quote=絵の世界のボム兵の話ではこうだ。「突然あらわれた怪物たちが、お城を守るちからの素、パワースターを大量に奪い取り、ピーチ姫やキノコ城の住人たちもこちらの世界に連れ去った。そして絵の世界の住人も怪物にしたてあげ、本当の世界に送りこんで、マリオたちの国を支配しようとしている」。|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo Co., Ltd.]]|title=STORY|language=ja|publisher=Super Mario 64 Official Site|date=1996|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nsmj/index.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=To help him accomplish this, [Bowser] plans to convert the residents of the painting world into monsters as well. If nothing is done, all those monsters will soon begin to overflow from inside the painting.|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]]|title="Story" in ''Super Mario 64 Instruction Booklet''|url=https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/USA/NSME/NSME_E.pdf|format=pdf|location=Redmond|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996|page=5}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Bowser stole the Power Stars that protected the castle and hid them away in magical painting worlds. These worlds look like paintings from the outside, but inside, they are real, three-dimensional places, filled with mysteries and all sorts of characters, both good and bad.... One school of thought believes that Bowser will turn Peach and her entourage into a sort of zombie army, then let them loose on our world. A competing theory suggests that Bowser will simply extend his painting worlds so that they encompass all of reality.|author=Pelland, Scott, and Dan Owsen|title="The Story of Super Mario 64" in ''The Super Mario 64 Player's Guide''|location=Redmond|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]]|date=1996|page=5}}</ref> Some [[:File:SM64 globe artwork.png|paratextual material]] and [[Throwback Galaxy|subsequent titles]] present the courses introduced in this game as visitable places outside the paintings.


''Super Mario 64'' takes place within the walls of [[Peach's Castle|Princess Peach's castle]] in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. It is the first [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' game]] to explicitly include the Mushroom Kingdom as a location since ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]]). The game's [[level]]s, called "courses", are not naturally occurring places on [[Earth|Mario's world]]. They were created by [[Bowser]] using the [[Power Star]]s he stole from [[Peach]]. Most of them are accessed through [[painting]]s that hang in the castle's walls, but some are more cryptically hidden or require the player to accomplish a task in the castle before becoming accessible. Some [[:File:SM64 globe artwork.png|paratextual material]] and [[Throwback Galaxy|subsequent titles]] present the courses introduced in this game as visitable places outside of the paintings.
Generally, a course is a sprawling location with interactive environmental elements and several levels of elevation. Courses often have subareas and collectibles obscured in the landscape that passively encourage the player to rotate the camera and explore. Most courses feature prominent landmarks, such as the mountain on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] and the volcano in [[Lethal Lava Land]], that provide the player with a consistent point of reference that mitigates their chance of getting lost.<ref name=montreal>{{cite|author=[[Yoshiaki Koizumi|Koizumi, Yoshiaki]]|date=27 Nov. 2007|archive=youtu.be/A25Ab7RyUPs|title=''Super Mario Galaxy: The Journey from Garden to Galaxy''|location=Montréal|publisher=Montreal International Games Summit, Alliance numériQC|archiver=YouTube by Eric St-Cyr and A Hover|archivedate=24 Sep. 2016|accessdate=27 Feb. 2021}}</ref> Like its more immediate predecessors, courses are [[Level#List of level themes|themed]] after real-life {{wp|ecosystem}}s (i.e., deserts, mountains, seas) and more fantastical settings (i.e., haunted houses, clocktowers, rainbow roads in the sky). The theme informs the types of objects that can be interacted with in the level, the types of enemies that can be encountered, and the non-playable characters that can be spoken to. For example, [[Pokey|cactus enemies]], a [[Klepto|condor]], and [[quicksand]] are in the desert-themed [[Shifting Sand Land]]. [[Penguin]]s, slippery ice, and deep snow appear on [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] and [[Snowman's Land]]. Most courses contain switches and strikable objects that modify elements of the course, such as the [[Crystal Tap]]s in [[Wet-Dry World]].
 
Generally, a course is a sprawling location with interactive environmental elements and several levels of elevation. Courses often have subareas and collectibles obscured in the landscape that passively encourage the player to rotate the camera and explore. Most courses feature prominent landmarks, such as the mountain in [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] or the volcano in [[Lethal Lava Land]], that provides the player with a consistent point of reference that mitigates their chance of getting lost.<ref name=montreal>[[Yoshiaki Koizumi]]. "[https://youtu.be/A25Ab7RyUPs Super Mario Galaxy: The Journey from Garden to Galaxy]" (archived). Montreal International Games Summit. Jan 2007. Recorded by Eric St-Cyr. Compiled by Hover. YouTube, youtube.com. Published 24 Sep 2016. Accessed 27 Feb 2021.</ref> Like its more immediate predecessors, courses are [[Level#List of level themes|themed]] after real-life {{wp|ecosystem}}s (i.e. deserts, mountains, seas) and more fantastical settings (i.e. haunted houses, clock towers, rainbow roads in the sky). The theme informs the type of objects that can be interacted with in the level; the types of enemies that can be encountered; and the non-playable characters that can be spoken to. For example, [[Pokey|cactus enemies]], a [[Klepto|condor]], and [[quicksand]] are in the desert-themed [[Shifting Sand Land]]. [[Penguin]]s, slippery ice, and deep snow appear in [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] and [[Snowman's Land]]. Most courses contain switches and strikable objects that modify elements of the course, such as the [[Crystal Tap]]s in [[Wet-Dry World]].


Unlike the levels of prior two-dimensional entries, the courses in this game are open-ended and largely do not funnel the player towards one goal. This was an intentional departure from the level design principals of prior games because the development team did not believe they could be replicated for a fun experience in a three-dimensional environment. Director and series creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] wanted ''Super Mario 64'' to be a game where players "create their own vision", a decision partially influenced by the technical difficulty of making a precise jump in a 3D environment.<ref name=taka>64編集部 (eds). ''スーパーマリオ64 マリオ・ザ・テクニック―完全攻略への最短ルート編'' (Japanese source). Tokyo: Takarajimasha, 1996. ISBN: 978-4-79-661121-3. Cited in-text as Takarajimasha (1996).</ref><ref name=shmup>shmuplations (translator). "[https://shmuplations.com/mario64/ Super Mario 64 – 1996 Developer Interviews]" (English translations of Takarajimasha and Shogakukan, 1996). shmuplations.com. Published 2022. Accessed 22 Jun 2023.</ref><ref name=montreal/> This mindset manifested in levels where players were largely free to interact with the world in ways they wanted to, with larger platforms and sprawling spaces that encouraged exploration rather than carryout precise actions to reach a goal. The courses themselves were created using hakoniwa or "box garden" design principals.<ref name=shoga>Editing staff (eds). ''スーパーマリオ64 (ワンダーライフスペシャル―任天堂公式ガイドブック)'' (Japanese source). Tokyo: Shogakukan, 1996. ISBN: 978-4-09-102554-8. Cited in-text as Shogakukan (1996).</ref><ref name=shmup/><ref name=hakon group=note>Private correspondence with shmuplations clarifies that the text they translated as "diorama" was written as 箱庭 (''hakoniwa'') in the original Shogakukan (1996) text.</ref><ref name=montreal/><ref name=trinen>[[Bill Trinen]]. "[https://nintendotreehouse.tumblr.com/post/161799433482/whats-in-a-box What's in a Box?]". Nintendo Treehouse Log. Tumblr, tumblr.com. Published 14 Jun 2017. Accessed 30 Jan 2021.</ref> A hakoniwa is a intricately-arranged miniature garden within an enclosed space, with layers of depth and detail that become apparent to an onlooker when carefully examined.<ref>Andrew R. Dean. "[https://najga.org/handbook/courtyard-garden/ Chapter 8: The Courtyard Garden]". ''Handbook, Part 1: Design & Craft'' (digital). North American Japanese Garden Association, najga.org. Published 10 Dec 2010. Accessed 24 Jun 2023.</ref><ref>Nihon Gaiji Kyōkai (eds). ''Contemporary Japan: A Review of Far Eastern Affairs''. Tokyo: Foreign Affairs Association of Japan, (25): 246. Published 1957. Accessed 14 Aug 2023.</ref><ref name=trinen/> Applying these principals allowed the development team to create complex levels that surprise players, another important tenet during development.<ref name=taka/><ref name=shmup/><ref name=montreal/> In {{wp|Western world|the West}}, where creating miniature gardens is not as culturally prevalent, these types of levels are most often likened to {{wp|Sandbox game|sandboxes}}.<ref name=trinen/>
Unlike the levels of prior two-dimensional entries, the courses in this game are open-ended and largely do not funnel the player towards one goal. This was an intentional departure from the level design principals of prior games because the development team did not believe they could be replicated for a fun experience in a three-dimensional environment. Director and series creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] wanted ''Super Mario 64'' to be a game where players "create their own vision," a decision partially influenced by the technical difficulty of making a precise jump in a 3D environment.<ref name=taka>{{cite|author=64編集部, editors|title=『スーパーマリオ64 マリオ・ザ・テクニック―完全攻略への最短ルート編』|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=Takarajimasha|date=1996|isbn=978-4-79-661121-3}} Cited in-text as Takarajimasha (1996).</ref><ref name=shmup>shmuplations (translator). "[https://shmuplations.com/mario64/ Super Mario 64 – 1996 Developer Interviews]" (English translations of Takarajimasha and Shogakukan, 1996). shmuplations.com. Published 2022. Accessed 22 Jun 2023.</ref><ref name=montreal/> This mindset manifested in levels where players were largely free to interact with the world in ways they wanted to, with larger platforms and sprawling spaces that encouraged exploration rather than carry out precise actions to reach a goal. The courses themselves were created using hakoniwa or "box garden" design principals.<ref name=shoga>{{cite|author=Editing staff|title=『スーパーマリオ64 (ワンダーライフスペシャル―任天堂公式ガイドブック)』|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|date=1996|isbn=978-4-09-102554-8}} Cited in-text as Shogakukan (1996).</ref><ref name=shmup/>
{{footnote|main|B}}<ref name=montreal/><ref name=trinen>{{cite|author=[[Bill Trinen|Trinen, Bill]]|url=nintendotreehouse.tumblr.com/post/161799433482/whats-in-a-box|title=What's in a Box?|publisher=Nintendo Treehouse Log|date=14 Jun. 2017|accessdate=30 Jan. 2021}}</ref> A hakoniwa is a intricately-arranged miniature garden within an enclosed space, with layers of depth and detail that become apparent to an onlooker when carefully examined.<ref>{{cite|author=Dean, Andrew R.|url=najga.org/handbook/courtyard-garden/|title="Chapter 8: The Courtyard Garden" in ''Handbook, Part 1: Design & Craft''|format=digital|publisher=North American Japanese Garden Association, najga.org|date=10 Dec. 2010|accessdate=24 Jun. 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Nihon Gaiji Kyōkai, editors|title=''Contemporary Japan: A Review of Far Eastern Affairs''|location=Tokyo|publisher=Foreign Affairs Association of Japan|format=25|page=246|date=1957}}</ref><ref name=trinen/> Applying these principals allowed the development team to create complex levels that surprise players, another important tenet during development.<ref name=taka/><ref name=shmup/><ref name=montreal/> In {{wp|Western world|the West}}, where creating miniature gardens is not as culturally prevalent, these types of levels are most often likened to {{wp|Sandbox game|sandboxes}}.<ref name=trinen/>


===Courses===
===Courses===
[[File:SM64 Screenshot Entering a Painting.gif|x170px|thumb||right|Mario [[jump]]ing into the painting for Bob-omb Battlefield.]]
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Most of the courses are accessed through [[painting]]s inside [[Princess Peach]]'s [[Mushroom Castle]], the {{wp|Overworld|hub world}} of the game. The surface of a painting ripples like water when near, and [[Mario]] is brought to the course it represents by {{wp|Chronotope|physically jumping through it}}. Accessing levels in this manner is a departure from the overworld system in previous platform games (see [[Super Mario 64#Mushroom Castle|below]]). However, the castle is divided into several sections that are analogous to the [[world]] structure of proceeding games, where multiple levels are available to the player on a single section and the player must complete a [[List of bosses|boss]]-dedicated course in order to gain access to the next one. As Mario advances through the castle, he encounters some courses that are accessed through portals other than paintings, such as Shifting Sand Land, which is accessed through what looks like a brick wall at a dead end in the basement, or [[Tick-Tock Clock]], which is entered through a clock face. The location of courses on subsequent floors is generally more complex and are puzzles in themselves, such as the painting for [[Snowman's Land]] that is only viewable through a mirror.<ref name=HubDoc>Design Doc. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHguwARMcY8 What Makes a Great Hub World? - How Mario 64, Spyro, and Hades Made Theirs ~ Design Doc]". YouTube, youtube.com. Published 12 Oct 2020. Accessed 18 Aug 2023.</ref>
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Most of the courses are accessed through [[painting]]s inside the Mushroom Castle, the {{wp|Overworld|hub world}} of the game. The surface of a painting ripples like water when [[Mario]] is near, and he is brought to the course it represents by {{wp|Chronotope|physically jumping through it}}. Accessing levels in this manner is a departure from the overworld system in previous platform games (see [[Super Mario 64#Mushroom Castle|below]]). However, the castle is divided into several sections that are analogous to the [[world]] structure of proceeding games, where multiple levels are available to the player on a single section and the player must complete a [[List of bosses|boss]]-dedicated course in order to gain access to the next one. As Mario advances through the castle, he encounters some courses that are accessed through portals other than paintings, such as Shifting Sand Land, which is accessed through what looks like a brick wall at a dead end in the basement, and [[Tick Tock Clock]], which is entered through a clock face. The locations of courses on subsequent sections are generally more complex and are puzzles in themselves, such as the painting for [[Snowman's Land]] that is viewable only through a mirror.<ref name=HubDoc>{{cite|author=Design Doc|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHguwARMcY8|title=What Makes a Great Hub World? - How Mario 64, Spyro, and Hades Made Theirs ~ Design Doc|publisher=YouTube|date=12 Oct. 2020|accessdate=18 Aug. 2023}}</ref>


Rather than present a unilateral scenario that leads to a single spatially-fixed [[goal]], most courses in the game host multiple objectives called "[[mission]]s" that each have a goal in a different location from each other. For most courses, entering a painting (or equivalency) brings the player to a [[:File:Bob-omb Battlefield mission select.png|mission selection screen]], where selecting one sends Mario to the course within the confines of the mission's specific scenario and its unique goal. In nearly all courses, this goal is a [[Power Star]], a collectible token resembling the [[Super Star]] [[List of power-ups|power-up]] of prior entries. Touching one completes the level and returns Mario to the castle. The number of Power Stars collected is tracked by the game and communicated to the player on the {{wp|user interface}} in the upper right corner of the screen. Accumulating Power Stars is how new courses become accessible to the player. On the first floor, some [[★ door]]s that seal away certain paintings only open after Mario has collected a specified number of Stars. Mario can only access a new floor after clearing the current one's Bowser course, itself only becoming accessible after a specified number of Power Stars have been obtained. However, there are 120 obtainable Power Stars in a game that only requires 70 to access the final level. The player has some discretion on how many or which ones are obtained to finish the game, as well as the order.
Rather than present a unilateral scenario that leads to a single spatially fixed [[goal]], most courses in the game host multiple objectives called "[[mission]]s" that each have a goal in a different location from each other. For most courses, entering a painting (or equivalency) brings the player to a mission-selection screen, where selecting one sends Mario to the course within the confines of the mission's specific scenario and its unique goal. In nearly all courses, this goal is a Power Star, a collectible token resembling the [[Super Star]] of prior entries. Touching one completes the level and returns Mario to the castle. The number of Power Stars collected is tracked by the game and communicated to the player on the {{wp|user interface}} in the upper right corner of the screen. Accumulating Power Stars is how new courses become accessible to the player. On the first floor, some [[★ door]]s that seal away certain paintings open only after Mario has collected a specified number of Stars. Mario can access a new section only after clearing the current one's Bowser Course, itself becoming accessible only after a specified number of Power Stars has been obtained. However, there are 120 obtainable Power Stars in a game that requires only 70 to access the final level. The player has some discretion on how many or which ones are obtained to finish the game, as well as the order.


In most courses, one mission correlates with one Power Star, and its name on the mission selection screen hints at the Star's location in the course. However, some Power Stars can be encountered outside of their dedicated mission and collected. Some mission-dedicated Power Stars only become available to the player once they have cleared specific missions (e.g. "[[Footrace with Koopa the Quick]]" only becomes available after completing "[[Big Bob-omb on the Summit]]") or accomplish tasks outside of the paintings (e.g. striking the [[Cap Switch]] in the [[Cavern of the Metal Cap]] makes the titular [[List of power-ups|power-up]] accessible in "[[Through the Jet Stream (Dire, Dire Docks)|Through the Jet Stream]]", in which it is not optional). Certain actions completed within a course permanently change elements within it regardless of the mission subsequently played. Reoccurring examples are the [[cannon]]s found in most courses, which Mario can enter and launch from to reach distant areas. A cannon becomes useable in a course after Mario has spoken to a [[Bob-omb Buddy]], a friendly non-playable character that controls the cannon, and it will remain accessible for all subsequent revisits.
In most courses, one mission correlates with one Power Star, and its name on the mission-selection screen hints at the Star's location in the course. However, some Power Stars can be encountered outside their dedicated missions and collected. Some mission-dedicated Power Stars become available to the player only once they have cleared specific missions (e.g., [[Footrace with Koopa the Quick]] becomes available only after [[Big Bob-omb on the Summit]] has been completed) or accomplish tasks outside the paintings (e.g., striking the [[Cap Switch]] in the [[Behind the Waterfall|Cavern of the Metal Cap]] makes the titular [[List of power-ups|power-up]] accessible in [[Through the Jet Stream (Dire, Dire Docks)|Through the Jet Stream]], in which it is not optional). Certain actions completed within a course permanently change elements within it regardless of the mission subsequently played. Recurring examples are the [[cannon]]s found in most courses, which Mario can enter and launch from to reach distant areas. A cannon becomes useable in a course after Mario has spoken to a [[Bob-omb Buddy]], a friendly non-playable character that controls the cannon, and it remains accessible for all subsequent revisits.


Similar to ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]]) and a departure from previous ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games, there is no [[Time Limit]] in effect within courses, but there are a few cases where there is one. For example, [[Blue Coin]]s only appear for a brief period of time once a [[Blue Coin Block]] is struck, and Mario must outrun [[Koopa the Quick]] in order to earn a Power Star. All power-ups in this game change Mario's form for a limited time and one cannot be brought outside of a course even if he completes it while still under its affect – another similarity to ''Yoshi's Island''.
Like in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and a departure from previous ''Super Mario'' games, there is no [[Time Limit|time limit]] in effect within courses, but there are a few cases where there is one. For example, [[Blue Coin]]s appear for only a brief period of time once a [[Blue Coin Block]] is struck, and Mario must outrun [[Koopa the Quick]] in order to earn a Power Star. All power-ups in this game change Mario's form for a limited time, and one cannot be brought outside a course even if he completes it while still under its effect—another similarity to ''Yoshi's Island''.


There are two different types of courses in ''Super Mario 64''. They are:
There are two different types of courses in ''Super Mario 64''.
*'''Main courses'''<ref name=booklet>''Super Mario 64 Instruction Booklet''. Großostheim: [[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe]], 1996. page 15.</ref> that contain six dedicated missions and an unlisted [[Coin#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|100-coin]] mission. Some of the dedicated missions build off of each other environmentally or narratively. (i.e. The events that transpire in the completion of one mission are reflected in the events of the subsequent mission.) However, some Power Stars can be encountered before the mission-dedicated one and can be collected, resulting in some instances where the Stars are obtained out of the intended "order". These courses are the most intricate levels in the game. Most include objects that can enable quick traversal between areas, such as cannons and [[Warp|Warp Points]]. Some courses include accessible subareas, such as the volcano in [[Lethal Lava Land]] or pyramid in [[Shifting Sand Land]]. There are 15 main courses in the game, and they are the only levels explicitly numbered and listed on the pause menu.
*'''Normal Courses''',<ref name=n64site>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo of America]]|deadlink=y|date=1998|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/19980610064137/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/strategy.html|title=Super Mario 64 Strategy|publisher=Nintendo Official Site}}</ref> or '''main courses''',<ref name=booklet>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe]]|title=''Super Mario 64 Instruction Booklet''|location=Großostheim|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|date=1996|page=15}}</ref> contain six dedicated missions and an unlisted 100-[[coin]] mission. Some of the dedicated missions build off each other environmentally or narratively. (This means the events that transpire in the completion of one mission are reflected in the events of the subsequent mission.) However, some Power Stars can be encountered before the mission-dedicated one and can be collected, resulting in some instances where the Stars are obtained out of the intended "order." These courses are the most intricate levels in the game. Most include objects that can enable quick traversal between areas, such as cannons and [[Warp|Warp Points]]. Some courses include accessible subareas, such as the volcano in Lethal Lava Land and the pyramid in Shifting Sand Land. There are 15 Normal Courses in the game, and they are the only levels explicitly numbered and listed on the pause menu.
*'''Mini courses'''<ref name=booklet/><ref name=upchurch>David Upchurch (ed). "Super Mario 64 The Essential Player's Guide". ''Official UK Nintendo Magazine''. London: East Midland Allied Press, (54): 31. Published Mar 1997.</ref> that are smaller and structured more like traditional obstacle courses that emphasize precise platforming. They lack dedicated missions to select and most only contain one Power Star. Power Stars obtained in mini courses are counted together as "Secret Stars" on the pause menu. Mini courses can further be classified into three subtypes, as detailed below. They are:
*'''Mini courses'''<ref name=booklet/><ref name=upchurch>{{cite|author=Upchurch, David, editor|title="Super Mario 64 The Essential Player's Guide" from ''Official UK Nintendo Magazine''|location=London|publisher=East Midland Allied Press|format=54|page=31|date=Mar. 1997}}</ref> are smaller and structured more like traditional obstacle courses that emphasize precise platforming. They lack dedicated missions to select, and most contain only one Power Star. Power Stars obtained in mini courses are counted together as "Secret Stars" on the pause menu. Mini courses can further be classified into three subtypes, as detailed below.
**'''Bowser courses'''<ref>Upchurch, page 30</ref> that lead to an arena where Mario must defeat [[Bowser]]. Each Bowser course features a Power Star obtained by collecting eight [[Red Coin]]s, but this does not complete the level. In the first two courses, defeating Bowser awards Mario with a [[Key|Big Key]], a different kind of token that completes the level when touched. The Big Key is used to permanently unlock the door to another floor in the castle. In [[Bowser in the Sky]], the final course, defeating Bowser releases a [[Jumbo Star]]. Collecting it does not contribute to the player's Power Star total, instead freeing Princess Peach. There are three Bowser courses in the whole game, one for each floor.
**'''Bowser Courses'''<ref name=n64site/> (also lowercased)<ref>Upchurch, p. 30</ref> lead to an arena where Mario must defeat [[Bowser]]. Each Bowser Course features a Power Star obtained by collecting eight [[Red Coin]]s, but this does not complete the level. In the first two courses, defeating Bowser awards Mario a [[key]], a different kind of token that completes the level when touched. The key is used to permanently unlock the [[Key Door]] to another section of the castle. In [[Bowser in the Sky]], the final course, defeating Bowser releases the [[Jumbo Star]]. Collecting it does not contribute to the player's Power Star total, instead freeing Princess Peach. There are three Bowser Courses in the whole game, one for each section.
**'''Secret courses'''<ref>Upchurch, page 32</ref> that are cryptically hidden in the castle. All secret courses have at least one Power Star to collect, with the sole exception being [[The Princess's Secret Slide]] that has two. None of these courses are accessed through paintings, and often require the player to investigate a space within the castle to find.<ref name=HubDoc/> There are three in the game.
**'''Secret Courses'''<ref name=n64site/> (also lowercased)<ref>Upchurch, p. 32</ref> are cryptically hidden in the castle. All Secret Courses have at least one Power Star to collect, with the sole exception being [[The Princess's Secret Slide]], which has two. None of these courses are accessed through paintings, and they often require the player to investigate a space within the castle to find.<ref name=HubDoc/> There are three in the game.
**"'''Switch courses'''" where Mario is under the effect of a power-up immediately upon entering it and is needed to reach a Cap Switch. When one is [[Ground Pound]]ed, it causes the power-up to permanently become accessible within the main courses. They are analogous to the [[Switch Palace]]s in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]]), though unlike them, striking the Switch does not make Mario exit the course. These are the only courses in the game where Mario can fall down a [[pit]] without losing a life; he is instead brought back to the castle.
**'''Switch Cap Courses'''<ref name=n64site/> are where Mario is under the effect of a power-up immediately upon entering a course and is needed to reach a Cap Switch. When one is stood on, it activates and causes the power-up to permanently become accessible within the Normal Courses. They are analogous to the [[Switch Palace]]s in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', though unlike in them, striking the switch does not make Mario exit the course. These are the only courses (along with [[Over the Rainbows|Wing Mario Over the Rainbow]]) in the game where Mario can fall down a [[pit]] without losing a life; he is instead brought back to the castle.
 
There are eight courses on each floor. At least four of them are main courses and two are mini courses. One of the mini courses is always a Bowser course. Including Mushroom Castle, there are 25 courses in the game. The chart below lists all of them. Each one is provided a screenshot, a brief description, and a list of their missions. The order that the courses and missions are listed follows their organization in Pelland and Owsen (1996).<ref>Scott Pelland and Dan Owsen. ''The Super Mario 64 Player's Guide''. Redmond: [[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]], 1996.</ref> Only the names of the missions in main courses are provided in-game. When available, the missions that lack in-game names, such as the 100-star missions, are also derived from Pelland and Owsen (1996). Where no such name exists, the mission assumes the name of its course.


====Table====
There are a number of courses in each section. At least four of them are Normal Courses, and at least two are mini courses. One of the mini courses is always a Bowser Course. Including the Mushroom Castle, there are 25 courses in the game. The chart below lists all of them. Each one is provided with a screenshot, a brief description, and a list of its missions. The order that the courses and missions are listed follows their organization in the ''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide.<ref>{{cite|author=Pelland, Scott and Dan Owsen|title=''The Super Mario 64 Player's Guide''|location=Redmond|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]]|date=1996}}</ref> Only the names of the missions in Normal Courses are provided in-game. When available, the missions that lack in-game names, such as the 100-coin missions, are also derived from the ''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide. Where no such name exists, the mission assumes the name of its course.
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|colspan="3"style="background:#94AB18;"|'''{{color-link|Peach's Castle#First floor|white|First Floor and Mezzanine}}'''
|colspan="3"style="background:#58BC58;"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Castle Wall (Main Hall).png|25px]] '''{{color-link|white|Peach's Castle#First floor|First Floor and Mezzanine}}'''
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!width=16% style="background:#C3E12B"|01. [[Bob-omb Battlefield]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×6 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
!width=16% style="background:#9FD99F"|01. [[Bob-omb Battlefield]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×6 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×1
!colspan="2"width=34% style="background:#C3E12B"|Missions
!colspan="2"width=34% style="background:#9FD99F"|Missions
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bob-omb Battlefield.png|x100px]]
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bob-omb Battlefield.png|x100px]]
|width=17%|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Big Bob-omb on the Summit]]
|width=17%|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Big Bob-omb on the Summit]]
|width=17%|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Footrace with Koopa the Quick]]
|width=17%|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Footrace with Koopa the Quick]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Shoot to the Island in the Sky]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Shoot to the Island in the Sky]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Find the 8 Red Coins]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Find the 8 Red Coins]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Mario Wings to the Sky]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Mario Wings to the Sky]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Behind Chain Chomp's Gate]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Behind Chain Chomp's Gate]]
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Treasure in the Sky<ref name=floor1>Pelland and Owsen, page 46</ref>
|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 [[Mario]] to access their [[cannon]]s. There is a floating island in the east and a barred cave towards the center with a [[Chain Chomp]] leashed in front of it.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Enter the Mushroom Castle.
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|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 [[Mario]] to access their [[cannon]]s. There is a floating island in the east, and a barred cave towards the center with a [[Chain Chomp]] leashed in front of it.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': enter Mushroom Castle
!width=16% style="background:#9FD99F"|02. [[Whomp's Fortress]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×1
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!width=16% style="background:#C3E12B"|02. [[Whomp's Fortress]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Whomp's Fortress.png|x100px]]
!colspan="2"width=34% style="background:#C3E12B"|Missions
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Chip Off Whomp's Block]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[To the Top of the Fortress]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Whomp's Fortress.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Shoot into the Wild Blue]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Chip Off Whomp's Block]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Red Coins on the Floating Isle]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[To the Top of the Fortress]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Shoot into the Wild Blue]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Fall onto the Caged Island]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Red Coins on the Floating Isle]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Blast Away the Wall]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Fall onto the Caged Island]]
|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.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Blast Away the Wall]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Whomps and Flowers<ref name=floor1/>
!style="background:#9FD99F"|03. [[Jolly Roger Bay]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1
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|colspan="3"align=center|A fortress in the sky. It is ruled by a [[Whomp King|Big Whomp]] who sits at the top of the fortress. The path leading to him has falling platforms and stone enemies. Once defeated, a climbable spire appears at the top. A chain of floating islands are in the northeast. They can we reached with the help of [[Hoot]], a sleepy owl found in the course's single [[tree]].<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect a Power Star
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Jolly Roger Bay.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Plunder in the Sunken Ship]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Can the Eel Come Out to Play?]]
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!style="background:#C3E12B"|03. [[Jolly Roger Bay]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Treasure in the Ocean Cave|Treasure of the Ocean Cave]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Red Coins on the Ship Afloat]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Jolly Roger Bay.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Blast to the Stone Pillar]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Plunder in the Sunken Ship]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Through the Jet Stream (Jolly Roger Bay)|Through the Jet Stream]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Can the Eel Come Out to Play?]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Treasure of the Ocean Cave]]
|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|Treasure Chest]]s. Solving the puzzle of the chests reveals a Power Star.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 3 Power Stars.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Red Coins on the Ship Afloat]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Blast to the Stone Pillar]]
!style="background:#9FD99F"|04. [[Cool, Cool Mountain]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×3
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Through the Jet Stream (Jolly Roger Bay)|Through the Jet Stream]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Pirates' Plunder<ref name=floor1/>
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Cool, Cool Mountain.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Slip Slidin' Away (mission)|Slip Slidin' Away]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Li'l Penguin Lost]]
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|colspan="3"align=center|A cove containing the wreck of a sunken ship. A giant [[Maw-Ray|moray eel]] 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
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Big Penguin Race]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins]]
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!style="background:#C3E12B"|04. [[Cool, Cool Mountain]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×3
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Snowman's Lost His Head]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Mario's Super Wall Kick|Wall Kicks Will Work]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Cool, Cool Mountain.png|x100px]]
|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 Mario is challenged to a race by the [[Big Penguin]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 3 Power Stars.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Slip Slidin' Away]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Li'l Penguin Lost]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Big Penguin Race]]
!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×1
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Snowman's Lost His Head]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Wall Kicks Will Work]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Dough in the Snow<ref name=floor1/>
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|colspan="3"align=center|A snow-covered mountain inhabited by [[penguin]]s and [[Snowman|snowpeople]]. Wooden bridges and a moving [[Chairlift|gondola]] are built into the side of the mountain. A log cabin is near its peak. It contains the [[Slide (Super Mario 64)|Snow Slide]], where Mario is challenged to a race by a big, belly-sliding penguin.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 3 Power Stars
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!style="background:#C3E12B"|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bowser in the Dark World.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bowser in the Dark World.png|x100px]]
|[[File:SM64 Chart Key.png|14px|Key]] Bowser in the Dark World
|{{icon|SM64-Key}} Bowser in the Dark World
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}}
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}}
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|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|bombs]].<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 8 Power Stars
|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|bombs]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 8 Power Stars.
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!style="background:#C3E12B"|[[The Princess's Secret Slide]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×2
!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[The Princess's Secret Slide]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×2
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot The Princess's Secret Slide.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot The Princess's Secret Slide.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] The Princess's Secret Slide
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} The Princess's Secret Slide
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Second Star<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 44</ref>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Second Star<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 44</ref>
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|colspan="3"align=center|A carpeted [[Slide (Super Mario 64)|slide]] hidden on the mezzanine. Reaching the bottom of the slide gives Mario access to a Power Star - the first Secret Star available to the player. Reaching the bottom within 21 seconds awards him with a second one.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect a Power Star
|colspan="3"align=center|A carpeted [[Slide (Super Mario 64)|slide]] hidden on the mezzanine. Reaching the bottom of the slide gives Mario access to a Power Star—the first Secret Star available to the player. Reaching the bottom within 21 seconds awards Mario a second one.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect a Power Star.
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!style="background:#C3E12B"|[[The Secret Aquarium]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1
!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[The Secret Aquarium]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot The Secret Aquarium.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot The Secret Aquarium.png|x100px]]
|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] The Secret Aquarium
|colspan="2"align=left|{{icon|SM64-Star}} The Secret Aquarium
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|colspan="3"align=center|A closed tank housing blue fish and [[Red Coin]]s. Collecting all of them reveals a Secret Star. The aquarium is accessed through a little alcove in the same room that holds the [[painting]] for Jolly Roger Bay.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 3 Power Stars
|colspan="3"align=center|A closed tank housing blue fish and [[Red Coin]]s. Collecting all of the Red Coins reveals a Secret Star. The aquarium is accessed through a little alcove in the same room that holds the [[painting]] for Jolly Roger Bay.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 3 Power Stars.
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!style="background:#C3E12B"|[[Tower of the Wing Cap]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1
!style="background:#9FD99F"|[[Tower of the Wing Cap]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tower of the Wing Cap.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tower of the Wing Cap.png|x100px]]
|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Flying for Coins<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 45</ref>
|colspan="2"align=left|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Flying for Coins<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 45</ref>
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|colspan="3"align=center|Towers in a sea of clouds. The turret in the middle holds the [[Cap Switch|Wing Cap Switch]] that makes the [[Wing Cap]] permanently available in main courses once struck. Red Coins appear around the towers and can only be collected by Mario in his [[Wing Mario|wing form]].<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 10 Power Stars
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|colspan="3"style="background:#DD9219; color:white;"|'''{{color-link|Peach's Castle#Basement|white|The Castle Basement}} and {{color-link|Courtyard (Peach's Castle)|white|Courtyard}}'''
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|05. [[Big Boo's Haunt]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×4
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Big Boo's Haunt.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Go on a Ghost Hunt]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Secret of the Haunted Books]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Seek the 8 Red Coins]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Big Boo's Balcony]]
|colspan="3"align=center|Towers in a sea of clouds. The turret in the middle holds the [[Cap Switch|Wing Cap Switch]] that makes the [[Wing Cap]] permanently available in Normal Courses once struck. Red Coins appear around the towers and can be collected by Mario only in his [[Wing Mario|Wing form]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 10 Power Stars.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Eye to Eye in the Secret Room]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Beat the Boos!<ref name=floor2>Pelland and Owsen, page 84</ref>
|colspan="3"style="background:#B49936;color:white;"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Castle Wall (Basement).png|25px]] '''{{color-link|white|Peach's Castle#Basement|The Castle Basement}} and {{color-link|white|Courtyard (Peach's Castle)|Courtyard}}'''
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|colspan="3"align=center|The [[Ghost House|haunted house]] hidden in Princess Peach's courtyard. The rooms of the house contain [[Boo|ghosts]] 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.<br>'''Unlock criteria''': clear Bowser in the Dark World, collect 12 Power Stars, and defeat the Big Boo that holds the miniature carousel in the courtyard
!style="background:#D7C277"|05. [[Big Boo's Haunt]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×4
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|06. [[Hazy Maze Cave]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Big Boo's Haunt.png|x100px]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Go on a Ghost Hunt]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Hazy Maze Cave.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Secret of the Haunted Books]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Swimming Beast in the Cavern]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Seek the 8 Red Coins]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Elevate for 8 Red Coins]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Metal-Head Mario Can Move!]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Big Boo's Balcony]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Navigating the Toxic Maze]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Eye to Eye in the Secret Room]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit]]
|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.<br>'''Unlock criteria:''' Collect 12 Power Stars, and defeat the [[Big Boo]] that holds the miniature cage in the courtyard.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Watch for Rolling Rocks]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Blue Coins in the Haze<ref name=floor2/>
!style="background:#D7C277"|06. [[Hazy Maze Cave]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7
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|colspan="3"align=center|An underground labyrinth filled with dead ends, traps, and [[bottomless pit]]s. There are two floors. The first one has a large chamber in the southeast with a controllable elevator, hallways with rolling [[Boulder]]s in the the northwest, and a maze with [[toxic cloud]]s in the northeast. The lower floor leads to a pool that holds a friendly [[Dorrie|sea dragon]].<br>'''Unlock criterion''': clear Bowser in the Dark World
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Hazy Maze Cave.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Swimming Beast in the Cavern]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Elevate for 8 Red Coins]]
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|07. [[Lethal Lava Land]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×2
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Metal-Head Mario Can Move!]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Navigating the Toxic Maze]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Lethal Lava Land.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Boil the Big Bully]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Watch for Rolling Rocks]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Bully the Bullies]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces]]
|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 [[smoke|strange cloud]]s in the northeast. The lower floor leads to a pool that holds [[Dorrie]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Dark World.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Red-Hot Log Rolling]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Hot-Foot-It into the Volcano]]
!style="background:#D7C277"|07. [[Lethal Lava Land]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×2
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Elevator Tour in the Volcano]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Surf the Lava<ref name=floor2/>
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Lethal Lava Land.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Boil the Big Bully]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Bully the Bullies]]
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|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 will knock Mario into lava on contact. [[Lava Bubble|Sparkies]] and other fiery obstacles also appear that burn him when touched.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': clear Bowser in the Dark World
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Red-Hot Log Rolling]]
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|08. [[Shifting Sand Land]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Hot-Foot-It into the Volcano]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Elevator Tour in the Volcano]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Shifting Sand Land.png|x100px]]
|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.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[In the Talons of the Big Bird]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Shining Atop the Pyramid]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]]
!style="background:#D7C277"|08. [[Shifting Sand Land]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×1
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]]
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Shifting Sand Land.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Pyramid Puzzle]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[In the Talons of the Big Bird]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Shining Atop the Pyramid]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Once More into the Pyramid<ref name=floor2/>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]
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|colspan="3"align=center|Desert sands surrounding a pyramid. A [[Kelpto|condor]] 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 in the northwest. The pyramid can be entered, where a labyrinth leads to the stone boss, [[Eyerok]].<br>'''Unlock criterion''': clear Bowser in the Dark World
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Pyramid Puzzle]]
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|09. [[Dire, Dire Docks]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7
|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, where a labyrinth leads to [[Eyerok]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Dark World.
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Dire, Dire Docks.png|x100px]]
!style="background:#D7C277"|09. [[Dire, Dire Docks]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Board Bowser's Sub]]
!colspan="2"style="background:#D7C277"|Missions
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Chests in the Current]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Pole-Jumping for Red Coins]]
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Dire, Dire Docks.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Through the Jet Stream (Dire, Dire Docks)|Through the Jet Stream]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Board Bowser's Sub]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Chests in the Current]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[The Manta Ray's Reward]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Pole-Jumping for Red Coins]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Collect the Caps...]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Through the Jet Stream (Dire, Dire Docks)|Through the Jet Stream]]
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|colspan="2"align=left|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Above the Submarine Pen<ref name=floor2/>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[The Manta Ray's Reward]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Inside the Cage|Collect the Caps...]]
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|colspan="3"align=center|Deep water. A [[whirlpool]] is at the center of the seabed and is circled by [[Sushi|sharks]] 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
|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 a wider area where Bowser has hidden a submarine.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 30 Power Stars.
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
!style="background:#D7C277"|[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×1
!colspan="2"style="background:#EFBD6B"|Missions
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bowser in the Fire Sea.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bowser in the Fire Sea.png|x100px]]
|[[File:SM64 Chart Key.png|14px|Key]] Bowser in the Fire Sea
|{{icon|SM64-Key}} Bowser in the Fire Sea
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Power Star for 8 Red Coins<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 81</ref>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Power Star for 8 Red Coins<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 81</ref>
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|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 the second battle against Bowser.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': complete "Board Bowser's Sub"
|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:''' Complete Board Bowser's Sub.
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|[[Cavern of the Metal Cap]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1
!style="background:#D7C277"|[[Behind the Waterfall|Cavern of the Metal Cap]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1
!colspan="2"style="background:#EFBD6B"|Missions
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Cavern of the Metal Cap.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Cavern of the Metal Cap.png|x100px]]
|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Grab 8 Red Coins<ref name=secret2>Pelland and Owsen, page 82</ref>  
|colspan="2"|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Grab 8 Red Coins<ref name=secret2>Pelland and Owsen, p. 82</ref>  
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|colspan="3"align=center|An underground streambed that holds the Metal Cap Switch. Striking it makes the [[Metal Cap]] accessible in other courses. 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
|colspan="3"align=center|An underground streambed that holds the Metal Cap Switch. Striking it makes the [[Metal Cap]] accessible in other courses. 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.
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!style="background:#EFBD6B"|[[Vanish Cap Under the Moat]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1
!style="background:#D7C277"|[[The Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Vanish Cap Under the Moat.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Vanish Cap Under the Moat.png|x100px]]
|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}}
|colspan="2"|{{icon|SM64-Star}} {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}}
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|colspan="3"align=center|A hidden area only accessible once the castle's moat is drained. When Mario enters the course he is in his [[Vanish Mario|vanish form]], and he must navigate the course while the power-up is still in effect to access the Vanish Cap Switch. Striking it makes the [[Vanish Cap]] accessible in other courses.<br>'''Unlock criteria''': clear Bowser in the Dark World and drain the castle's moat
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|colspan="3"style="background:#D4134F;"|'''{{color-link|Peach's Castle#Second floor|white|Upper Floors and Tower}}'''
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!style="background:#F2729A"|10. [[Snowman's Land]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
|colspan="3"align=center|A hidden area accessible only once the castle's moat is drained. When Mario enters the course, he is in his [[Vanish Mario|Vanish form]], and he must navigate the course while the power-up is still in effect to access the Vanish Cap Switch. Striking it makes the [[Vanish Cap]] accessible in other courses.<br>'''Unlock criteria:''' Clear Bowser in the Dark World and drain the castle's moat.
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Snowman's Land.png|x100px]]
|colspan="3"style="background:#0083CC;"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Castle Wall (Third Floor).png|25px]] '''{{color-link|white|Peach's Castle#Second floor|Upper Floors and Tower}}'''
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Snowman's Big Head]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Chill with the Bully]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[In the Deep Freeze]]
!style="background:#71CCFF"|10. [[Snowman's Land]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×1
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Whirl from the Freezing Pond]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Shell Shreddin' for Red Coins]]
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Snowman's Land.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Into the Igloo]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Snowman's Big Head]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Chill with the Bully]]
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Coin Cold Storage<ref name=floor3>Pelland and Owsen, page 127</ref>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[In the Deep Freeze]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Whirl from the Freezing Pond]]
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|colspan="3"align=center|A chilly land surrounding a giant Snowman. Slippery ice and [[Freezing water|freezing ponds]] occur in this course. [[Chill Bully]] occurs on a floating island of ice in the east. Narrow paths allow Mario to ascend the Snowman, but he will begin to blow gusts of air when he nears his head. An enterable igloo is near the base of the Snowman.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': clear Bowser in the Fire Sea
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Shell Shreddin' for Red Coins]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Into the Igloo]]
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!style="background:#F2729A"|11. [[Wet-Dry World]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1
|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 Mario to ascend the snowman, but he begins to blow gusts of air when he nears his head. An enterable igloo is near the base of the snowman.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Wet-Dry World.png|x100px]]
!style="background:#71CCFF"|11. [[Wet-Dry World]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Shocking Arrow Lifts!]]
!colspan="2"style="background:#71CCFF"|Missions
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Top o' the Town]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Secrets in the Shallows & Sky]]
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Wet-Dry World.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Express Elevator--Hurry Up!]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Shocking Arrow Lifts!]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Top o' the Town]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Go to Town for Red Coins]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[5 Secrets in the Shallows & Sky|Secrets in the Shallows & Sky]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Quick Race Through Downtown!]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Express Elevator--Hurry Up!]]
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Blue Coin Collecting<ref name=floor3/>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Go to Town for the Red Coins|Go to Town for Red Coins]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Quick Race Through Downtown!]]
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|colspan="3"align=center|A flooded, empty town. There are colorful switches at several locations in the town that cause the water level to rise or fall. There is a hidden Downtown area that can only be accessed through the cage in the southeast.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': clear Bowser in the Fire Sea
|colspan="3"align=center|A flooded empty town. There are [[Crystal Tap]]s at several locations in the town that cause the water level to rise or fall. There is a hidden downtown area that can be accessed only through the cage in the southeast.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
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!style="background:#F2729A"|12. [[Tall, Tall Mountain]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1
!style="background:#71CCFF"|12. [[Tall, Tall Mountain]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1
!colspan="2"style="background:#F2729A"|Missions
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tall, Tall Mountain.png|x100px]]
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tall, Tall Mountain.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Scale the Mountain]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Scale the Mountain]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Mystery of the Monkey Cage]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Mystery of the Monkey Cage]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Scary 'Shrooms, Red Coins]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Scary 'Shrooms, Red Coins]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Mysterious Mountainside]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Mysterious Mountainside]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Breathtaking View from Bridge]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Breathtaking View from the Bridge|Breathtaking View from Bridge]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Blast to the Lonely Mushroom]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Blast to the Lonely Mushroom]]
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Challenge the Slide!<ref name=floor3/>
|colspan="3"align=center|A tall mountain surrounded by [[Mushroom Platform]]s high above the sea. Gusts of [[wind]] and the [[Fwoosh]] make ascending the mountain challenging. The entrance to the [[slide (Super Mario 64)#Mysterious Mountain Slide|Mysterious Mountain Slide]] can be found near the summit. [[Ukiki|Ukkikis]] live in this course, one of which attempts to steal [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]].<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
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|colspan="3"align=center|A tall mountain surrounded by [[Mushroom Platform|mushrooms]] high above the sea. Gusts of [[wind]] and the [[Fwoosh]] enemy make ascending the mountain challenging. The entrance to a secret slide can be found near the summit. [[Ukiki|Ukkikis]] live in this course, one of which attempts to steal [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]].<br>'''Unlock criterion''': clear Bowser in the Fire Sea
!style="background:#71CCFF"|13. [[Tiny-Huge Island]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×2
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!style="background:#F2729A"|13. [[Tiny-Huge Island]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tiny-Huge Island.png|x100px]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Pluck the Piranha Flower]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[The Tip Top of the Huge Island]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tiny-Huge Island.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Rematch with Koopa the Quick]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Pluck the Piranha Flower]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Five Itty Bitty Secrets]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[The Tip Top of the Huge Island]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Rematch with Koopa the Quick]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Wiggler's Red Coins]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Five Itty Bitty Secrets]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Make Wiggler Squirm]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Wiggler's Red Coins]]
|colspan="3"align=center|An island that presents itself in two different ways depending on which painting it is accessed from in the castle. One is large with vast areas and giant versions of normal enemies. Mario can easily access the interior of this version of the island, which is home to [[Wiggler]]. The other is tiny with small enemies. Changing the terrain in one version of the island affects the other two, and doing so is required to obtain all of its Power Stars.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Make Wiggler Squirm]]
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Stomp the Giants<ref name=floor3/>
!style="background:#71CCFF"|14. [[Tick Tock Clock]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7
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|colspan="3"align=center|An island that presents itself in two different ways depending on which painting it is accessed from in the castle. One is large with vast areas and giant versions of normal enemies. Mario can easily access the interior of this version of the island, which is home to [[Wiggler]]. The other is tiny with small enemies. Changing the terrain in one version of the island affects the other two and doing so is required to obtain all of its Power Stars.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': clear Bowser in the Fire Sea
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tick Tock Clock.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Roll into the Cage]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[The Pit and the Pendulums]]
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!style="background:#F2729A"|14. [[Tick Tock Clock]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Get a Hand]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Stomp on the Thwomp]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Tick Tock Clock.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Timed Jumps on Moving Bars]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Roll into the Cage]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Stop Time for Red Coins]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[The Pit and the Pendulums]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Get a Hand]]
|colspan="3"align=center|A vertical obstacle course within the tower's clock. Moving platforms are found throughout the clockwork, and they can help Mario reach hidden alcoves or throw him back towards the bottom. The speed of these platforms (and whether they move at all) is determined by where the clock's hands are positioned when he enters the course.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 50 Power Stars.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Stomp on the Thwomp]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Timed Jumps on Moving Bars]]
!style="background:#71CCFF"|15. [[Rainbow Ride]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×7 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Stop Time for Red Coins]]
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Multi-Coin Blocks<ref name=floor3/>
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Rainbow Ride.png|x100px]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Cruiser Crossing the Rainbow]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[The Big House in the Sky]]
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|colspan="3"align=center|A vertical obstacle course within the tower's clock. Moving platforms are found throughout the clockwork that can help Mario reach hidden alcoves or throw him back towards the bottom. The speed of these platforms (and whether they move at all) is determined by where the clock's hands are positioned when he enters the course.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 50 Power Stars
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Coins Amassed in a Maze]]
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Swingin' in the Breeze]]
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!style="background:#F2729A"|15. [[Rainbow Ride]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×7 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Tricky Triangles!]]
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|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Somewhere Over the Rainbow]]
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|rowspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Rainbow Ride.png|x100px]]
|colspan="3"align=center|Floating islands and moving platforms high in the sky. [[Magic carpet]]s travel along rainbows in large stretches of the course, one of which feeds through the [[Cloud House]]. The [[Rainbow Cruiser]] can be found in the northeast.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 50 Power Stars.
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Cruiser Crossing the Rainbow]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[The Big House in the Sky]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Coins Amassed in a Maze]]
!style="background:#71CCFF"|[[Bowser in the Sky]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalB}}×1
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Swingin' in the Breeze]]
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Tricky Triangles!]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Somewhere Over the Rainbow]]
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Blue Coins Atop the Maze<ref name=floor3/>
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|colspan="3"align=center|Floating islands and moving platforms high in the sky. [[Magic Carpet]]s travel along rainbows in large stretches of the course, one of which feeds through a [[Cloud House|floating palace]]. The [[Rainbow Cruiser]] can be found in the northeast.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 50 Power Stars
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!style="background:#F2729A"|[[Bowser in the Sky]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px|Total number of boss battles.]]×1
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bowser in the Sky.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Bowser in the Sky.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|18px|Jumbo Star]] Bowser in the Sky
|{{icon|SM64-StarJ}} Bowser in the Sky
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}}
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} {{conjectural|8 Red Coins}}
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|colspan="3"align=center|A challenging obstacle course that leads to the final confrontation with Bowser. Some of the platforms on this course allow Mario to [[gravity|walk up walls]] if he maintains momentum while others shift under his weight. Bowser will start to break the arena he is fought on, leaving it in the shape of a five-pointed star. The reward for defeating him, the [[Jumbo Star]], is not incorporated into Mario's total Power Star count.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 70 Power Stars
|colspan="3"align=center|A challenging obstacle course that leads to the final confrontation with Bowser. Some of the platforms on this course allow Mario to [[gravity|walk up walls]] if he maintains momentum, while others shift under his weight. Bowser starts to break the arena he is fought on, leaving it in the shape of a five-pointed star. The reward for defeating him, the [[Jumbo Star]], is not incorporated into Mario's total Power Star count.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 70 Power Stars.
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!style="background:#F2729A"|[[Wing Mario Over the Rainbow]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×1 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×2
!style="background:#71CCFF"|[[Over the Rainbows|Wing Mario Over the Rainbow]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×1 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×2
!colspan="2"style="background:#F2729A"|Mission
!colspan="2"style="background:#71CCFF"|Mission
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Wing Mario Over the Rainbow.png|x100px]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Wing Mario Over the Rainbow.png|x100px]]
|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] Cloud Hopping for Coins<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 126</ref>
|colspan="2"|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Cloud Hopping for Coins<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 126</ref>
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|colspan="3"align=center|[[Cloud Lift|Clouds]] and checkerboard platforms in the sky. The platforms are bridged by rainbows.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': collect 50 Power Stars
|colspan="3"align=center|[[Cloud Lift|Clouds]] and checkerboard platforms in the sky. The platforms are bridged by rainbows.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Collect 50 Power Stars.
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|colspan="3"style="background:#15C19C; color:white;"|'''Other'''
|colspan="3"style="background:#D81A70;color:white;"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Castle (Stained Glass).png|25px]] '''Other'''
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!style="background:#2FE9C1"|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px|Total number of obtainable Power Stars.]]×5 [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px|Total number of accessible cannons.]]×1
!style="background:#EF79AE"|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]<br>{{icon|SM64-totalS}}×5 {{icon|SM64-totalC}}×1
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!colspan="2"style="background:#EF79AE"|Missions
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|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Mushroom Castle.png|x100px]]
|rowspan="3"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Mushroom Castle.png|x100px]]
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[Toad (species)#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|A Gift from Toad]]<ref name=secret2/> <small>(basement)</small>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[Toad (species)#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Toad near Course 6]]<ref name=bonus>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo of America]]|deadlink=y|date=1998|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/19980610035413/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/bonuses.html|title=Bonus Stars - Super Mario 64 Strategy|publisher=Nintendo Official Site}}</ref>
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] A Gift from Toad <small>(second floor)</small>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Toad near Course 12<ref name=bonus/>
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|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] A Gift from Toad <small>(third floor)</small>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Toad near Course 15<ref name=bonus/>
|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] [[MIPS|That Wascally Wabbit!]]<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 83</ref> <small>(after collecting 15 Power Stars)</small>
|{{icon|SM64-Star}} [[MIPS|Catch the Yellow Rabbit (1st time)]]<ref name=bonus/>
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Star SM64.png|14px|Power Star]] That Wascally Wabbit! <small>(after collecting 50 Power Stars)</small>
|colspan="2"|{{icon|SM64-Star}} Catch the Yellow Rabbit (2nd time)<ref name=bonus/>
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|colspan="3"align=center|[[Princess Peach]]'s castle in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. [[Toad (species)|Toads]] and [[MIPS]] are sealed inside. Some of the former will give Mario a Power Star when spoken to. The [[Castle Grounds|grounds]] around the castle is the first area of the game, and where Mario initially appears every time the player loads their save file. Nearly all outher courses are accessed from inside the castle, with the Cavern of the Metal Cap and Vanish Cap Under the Moat being the sole exceptions.<br>'''Unlock criterion''': begin a new save file
|colspan="3"align=center|[[Princess Peach]]'s castle in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. [[Toad (species)|Toads]] and [[MIPS]] are sealed inside. Some of the former give Mario a Power Star when spoken to. The [[Castle Grounds]] are the first area of the game and where Mario initially appears every time the player loads their save file. Nearly all other courses are accessed from inside the castle, with the Cavern of the Metal Cap and Vanish Cap Under the Moat being the sole exceptions.<br>'''Unlock criterion:''' Begin a new save file.
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|colspan="3" style="background:#E4E4E4; color:black;"|'''Level chart information and legend''': The main courses are designated with the unique number they are given in-game. Bowser, secret, and switch courses lack numerical designation and are listed as they appear in Pelland and Owsen (1996). Three symbols convey attributes about each course: [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Door Star.png|15px]] denotes the total number of obtainable [[Power Star]]s; [[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Cannon Lid.png|15px]] denotes the total number of accessible [[cannon]]s; and [[File:SM64 Chart Boss.png|15px]] denotes the number of boss battles. The name of each mission is accompanied by a symbol that indicates what type of mission it is. [[File:Star SM64.png|14px]] denotes a mission where the reward is a Power Star; [[File:Star SM64.png|18px]] denotes a mission where the reward is a [[Jumbo Star]]; and [[File:SM64 Chart Key.png|14px]] denotes a mission where the reward is a [[Key|Big Key]].
|colspan="3"style="background:#E4E4E4;color:black;"|'''Level chart information and legend:''' The Normal Courses are designated with the unique number they are given in-game. Bowser, secret, and Switch Cap Courses lack numerical designation and are listed as they appear in the ''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide. Three symbols convey attributes about each course: {{icon|SM64-totalS}} denotes the total number of obtainable [[Power Star]]s, {{icon|SM64-totalC}} denotes the total number of accessible [[cannon]]s, and {{icon|SM64-totalB}} denotes the number of boss battles. The name of each mission is accompanied by a symbol that indicates what type of mission it is. {{icon|SM64-Star}} denotes a mission where the reward is a Power Star, {{icon|SM64-StarJ}} denotes a mission where the reward is the [[Jumbo Star]], and {{icon|SM64-Key}} denotes a mission where the reward is a [[key]].
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===Mushroom Castle===
===Mushroom Castle===
{{main|Peach's Castle}}
{{main|Peach's Castle}}
[[File:SM64 CG Peachscastle.png|x180px|thumb||right|The Castle Grounds before Mushroom Castle.]]
[[File:SM64 CG Peachscastle.png|x180px|thumb||right|The Castle Grounds before the Mushroom Castle]]
The Mushroom Castle is a connective space from which [[Mario]] can access the game's [[level]]s. It is a white-bricked {{wp|palace}} with a red-tiled roof. Five towers are built into the castle: four at each corner and a large one in the center. Each one is topped with a spire, and the four outermost ones are also topped with a red pennant. A stained glass portrait of [[Princess Peach]] is above the front doors, in which Peach has been imprisoned by [[Bowser]]. The smaller windows on the castle are shaped like [[mushroom]]s. The Mushroom Castle overall bears a superficial resemblance to a {{wp|keep}}. It is framed as the place where Peach lives in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and usually contains [[Power Star]]s for protection.<ref name=story>Pelland and Owsen, p. 5</ref> Several [[Toad (species)|Toads]], the princess's subjects, also live in the castle.


Mushroom Castle is a connective space from which [[Mario]] can access the game's [[level]]s. It is a white-bricked {{wp|palace}} with a red-tiled roof. Five towers are built into the castle: four at each corner and a large one in the center. Each one is topped with a spire, and the four outermost ones are also topped with a red pennant. A stained-glass portrait of [[Princess Peach]] is above the front doors, in which Peach has been imprisoned by [[Bowser]]. The smaller windows on the castle are shaped like [[mushroom]]s. Mushroom Castle overall bears a superficial resemblance to a {{wp|keep}}. It is framed as the place where Princess Peach lives in the [[Mushroom Castle]] and usually contains [[Power Star]]s for protection.<ref name=story>Pelland and Owsen, page 5</ref> Several [[Toad (species)|Toads]], the princess's subjects, also live in the castle.
In the majority of prior [[Genre#Platform games|platform games]], the player selects levels on a map-like menu with a cursor. The cursor itself may represent the player character, as is done in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', but the degree of control the player has on the cursor is more limited than they would have in the actual levels. ''Super Mario 64'' instead has a fully interactive level as the "map," where Mario controls exactly the same as he does in the courses, and the map itself is an expansive level with its own secrets to find.


In the majority of prior [[Genre#Platform|platform games]], the player selects levels on a map-like menu with a cursor. The cursor itself may represent the player character, as is done in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' ([[List of games by date#1992|1992]]) and ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', but the degree of control the player has on the cursor is more limited than they would have in the actual levels. ''Super Mario 64'' instead has a fully interactive level as the "map", where Mario controls exactly the same as he does in the courses and the map itself is an expansive level with its own secrets to find.
The [[Castle Grounds]] are the first area in the game where the player takes control of Mario, and it is a risk-free environment for the player to familiarize themselves with his controls.<ref name=HubDoc/><ref name=Stanton>Rich Stanton. ''A Brief History Of Video Games: From Atari to Virtual Reality'' (digital). London: Little, Brown Book Group, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-47-211881-3.</ref><ref name=TottenH>Christopher W. Totten. "Hub Spaces". ''An Architectural Approach to Level Design''. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2018. pages 133-135. ISBN: 978-1-35-198292-4.</ref><ref name=shoga/><ref name=shmup/> There are no [[List of enemies|enemies]] here, nor concrete objectives. While the player is directed to the castle in Peach's [[letter]] to Mario, nothing forces them to enter it, implicitly encouraging them to explore. The Castle Grounds are a grassy area with gently sloping hills, [[tree]]s, picket fences, and a small lake that feeds into the castle's moat. Several readable [[sign]]s that detail Mario's available actions are near his starting position, but they are not forced upon the player.


The [[Castle Grounds]] is the first area in the game where the player takes control of Mario, and it is a risk-free environment for the player to familiarize themselves with his controls.<ref name=HubDoc/><ref name=Stanton>Rich Stanton. ''A Brief History Of Video Games: From Atari to Virtual Reality'' (digital). London: Little, Brown Book Group, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-47-211881-3.</ref><ref name=TottenH>Christopher W. Totten. "Hub Spaces". ''An Architectural Approach to Level Design''. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2018. pages 133-135. ISBN: 978-1-35-198292-4.</ref><ref name=shoga/><ref name=shmup/> There are no [[List of enemies|enemies]] here, nor concrete objectives. While the player is directed to the castle in Peach's letter to Mario, nothing forces them to enter it, implicitly encouraging them to explore. The Castle Grounds is a grassy area with gently sloping hills, [[tree]]s, picket fences, and a small lake that feeds into the castle's moat. Several readable signs are near Mario's starting position that detail his available actions, but they are not forced upon the player.
The castle's interior is divided into three sections analogous to the [[world]]s of prior ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games: a first floor and mezzanine, a basement and [[Courtyard (Peach's Castle)|courtyard]], and a second and third floor that leads to the central tower. With the exception of the basement, the castle's flooring has a checkerboard pattern and red carpeting. A hilly vista with a blue sky behind it is painted on the walls. The basement is a flooded dungeon-like area lit by torches that can burn Mario. One of the basement's corridors has a pair of [[brick pillar]]s that, when [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ed, drain the moat. The courtyard is a grassy space behind the Mushroom Castle with a fountain at its center. It is filled with [[Boo]]s, one of which contains a miniature carousel that holds [[Big Boo's Haunt]]. Among the courses of a section, Mario can typically play them in any order. There are some exceptions, such as at the start of the game, when only the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] is initially accessible.


The castle's interior is divided into three sections analogous to the [[world]]s of prior ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games: a first floor and mezzanine; a basement and [[Courtyard (Peach's Castle)|courtyard]]; and a second and third floor that leads to the central tower. With the exception of the basement, the castle's flooring has a checkerboard pattern and red carpeting. A hilly vista with a blue sky behind it is painted onto the walls. The basement is a flooded, dungeon-like area lit by torches that can burn Mario. One of the basement's corridors has a pair of stone pillars that, when [[Ground Pound]]ed, drains the moat. The courtyard is a grassy space behind Mushroom Castle with a fountain at its center. It is filled with [[Boo]]s, one of which contains a miniature carousel that holds [[Big Boo's Haunt]]. Among the courses of a section, Mario can typically play them in any order. There are some exceptions, such as at the start of the game, when only [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] is initially accessible.
Rather than list them individually on the pause menu, all Power Stars collected from the mini courses are collectively listed as the castle's "Secret Stars," and indeed, most of them are well hidden when compared to the main courses in the game. Finding them necessitates exploration and puzzle-solving within the castle's walls. For example, the only way to access [[The Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]] is by draining the moat, the means of which are never explicitly communicated in-game but instead come from familiarity with Mario's moves. The window that leads to [[The Princess's Secret Slide]] is not in the center of its room, departing from what is established in the other rooms that contain paintings and can be found only if the player deviates from what is established. This design principal permeates throughout the castle and often awards the player [[1-Up Mushroom|1UP Mushroom]]s, hidden courses, or interactable elements.<ref name=HubDoc/><ref name=Stanton/>


Rather than list them individually on the pause menu, all [[Power Star]]s collected from the mini courses are collectively listed as the castle's "Secret Stars", and, indeed, most of them are well hidden when compared to the main courses in the game. Finding them necessitates exploration and puzzle-solving within the castle's walls. For example, the only way to access [[Vanish Cap Under the Moat]] is by draining it, the means of which is never explicitly communicated in-game, but instead comes from familiarity with Mario's moves. The window that leads to [[The Princess's Secret Slide]] is not in the center of its room, departing from what is established in the other rooms that contain paintings and can only be found if the player deviates from what is established. This design principal permeates throughout the castle and often awards the player with [[1-Up Mushroom]]s, hidden courses, or interactable elements.<ref name=HubDoc/><ref name=Stanton/>
As in the main courses, several non-playable characters appear in the Mushroom Castle. Toads (including [[Toad|''the'' Toad]], as relayed in some paratextual material)<ref name=story/> can be found on each floor, where they provide gameplay tips and words of encouragement when prompted. Some of them give Mario a Power Star when spoken to. [[MIPS]] can be found hopping around the basement once Mario has obtained a certain number of Power Stars (see chart above). He will give Mario one if caught. [[Yoshi]] appears on the castle's roof after Mario has [[Completion#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|collected all 120 Stars]]. Mario can reach him with a [[cannon]] that opens on the Castle Grounds after completing [[Bowser in the Sky]] with all 120 Stars collected.


As in the main courses, several non-playable characters appear in Mushroom Castle. Toads (including [[Toad|''the'' Toad]], as relayed in some paratextual material<ref name=story/>) can be found on each floor, where they will provide gameplay tips and words of encouragement when prompted. Some of them will give Mario a Power Star when spoken to. [[MIPS]], Peach's pet [[rabbit]], can be found hopping around the basement once Mario has obtained a certain number of Power Stars (see chart above). He will give Mario one if caught. [[Yoshi]], the rideable [[dinosaur]] from ''[[Super Mario World]]'', appears on the castle's roof after Mario has [[Completion#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|collected all 120 Stars]]. He can reach him with a [[cannon]] that opens up on the Castle Grounds after completing [[Bowser in the Sky]] with all 120 Stars collected.
==Characters==
===Mario===
Owing to his [[List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content#Early ideas|removal during development]], ''Super Mario 64'' is one of the few [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] games not to feature [[Luigi]], along with ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Many data structures in the code have unused references to Luigi's object slot, but he is considered irrecoverable from the final game's codebase.<ref>JoshDuMan. August 28, 2019. [//news.ukikipedia.net/index.php/2019/08/28/decomp-is-out-but-what-does-that-mean-ukikipedia-news-week-10 Decomp is out! …but what does that mean? – Ukikipedia News Week 10]</ref> A [[List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content#Textures|prerelease model and textures]] only surfaced through the {{wp|Nintendo data leak}}. However, Luigi was included as a playable character in the game's [[Nintendo DS]] remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''.


==Enemies and obstacles==
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|align=center style="background:#F4A9AE"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Mario.png|90px]]<br>[[Mario]]
!width=13%|Locations
|style="background:#FFE4E1"|The hero of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and the game's protagonist. He was invited to the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] by Princess Peach, only to find that she had been kidnapped by Bowser. Mario has significantly expanded movement options to reflect the 3D environment of ''Super Mario 64''. Some notable new moves include the [[Triple Jump]], the [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]], the [[Ground Pound|Pound the Ground]] attack, and a [[Punch|punch-punch-]][[kick]]. Unlike in previous installments, Mario has a [[Health Meter|health meter]] and does not [[Small Mario|shrink in size]] if struck by an enemy.
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===Non-playable characters===
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:AmpSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Amp]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM3DAS-SM64-LakituBro.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Lakitu Bros.]]
|Small, floating, invincible metal balls that spin around fixed points while emitting electricity.
|A pair of [[Lakitu's Cloud|cloud]]-riding [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] that are documenting Mario's quest to liberate the Mushroom Castle and rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. One Lakitu Bro is with Mario throughout the entirety of the game, serving as an in-game explanation for the title's 3D camera controls. He is generally unseen, but his reflection can be spotted in a large mirror on the second floor of the Mushroom Castle. The Lakitu Bros. work for the [[List of implied organizations#Kingdom News Network|Kingdom News Network]].
|align=center|[[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tick Tock Clock]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|align=center|All courses
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BookendSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Bookend]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Princess Peach.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Princess Peach]]
|Haunted books that either emerge from their bookcases to bite Mario or shoot straight out at him en masse.
|The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom. She invited Mario to the Mushroom Castle for cake, but she is missing by the time he arrives. Toad informs him that she was kidnapped by Bowser and sealed away within the castle's walls. The game follows Mario's quest to restore the castle's Power Stars and liberate the princess.
|align=center|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|align=center|[[Castle Grounds]]
|align=center|{{hover|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1|biting type}}
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bubba.png|x70px]]<br>[[Cheep Chomp|Bubba]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Toad.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Toad]]
|Enormous and quick fish that try to swallow Mario whole.
|One of Princess Peach's attendants and an old friend of Mario's. He is one of several [[Toad (species)|Mushroom Retainers]] that have been trapped inside the castle. He gives Mario hints, tips, and words of encouragement when spoken to. Some Toads give Mario a Power Star if prompted.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bully.png|x70px]]<br>[[Bully]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:Bob-OmbBuddySM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]]
|Horned creatures that attack Mario by pushing, and can only be beaten by pushing them into lava.
|Friendly [[Bob-omb]]s that lack fuses. They reside on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]], where they are at war with the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]] and his army. A Bob-omb Buddy is hidden away in nearly all subsequent courses. If spoken to, it prepares a [[cannon]] for Mario to use. The cannon remains open and accessible for all subsequent revisits.
|align=center|[[Lethal Lava Land]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]
|align=center| [[Bob-omb Battlefield]]; [[Whomp's Fortress]]; [[Jolly Roger Bay]]; [[Cool, Cool Mountain]]; [[Shifting Sand Land]]; [[Snowman's Land]]; [[Wet-Dry World]]; [[Tall, Tall Mountain]]; [[Tiny-Huge Island]]; [[Rainbow Ride]]; [[Over the Rainbows|Wing Mario Over the Rainbow]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Butterfly.png|x70px]]<br>[[Butterfly]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Koopa the Quick.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Koopa the Quick]]
|Normally passive creatures, butterflies in later courses may turn into [[1-Up Mushroom]]s or giant iron balls that pursue Mario through the air before exploding if he continually bothers them.
|A [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]] from [[Tiny-Huge Island]]. He challenges Mario to a race when spoken to and rewards him with a [[Power Star]] if he defeats him without using certain shortcuts. Mario first encounters Koopa the Quick on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] in the mission [[Footrace with Koopa the Quick]] after defeating the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]], and he encounters him again on the "huge" side of Tiny-Huge Island in the mission [[Rematch with Koopa the Quick]].
|align=center|[[Castle Grounds]], [[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]; [[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 1-up.png|15px|link=1-Up Mushroom]]×1
|-
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Hoot.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Hoot]]
|A talking owl who roosts in a tree near Mario's starting position on [[Whomp's Fortress]]. Once woken up, Mario can grab onto Hoot's talons and be carried high into the air for a limited time. Hoot slowly descends while carrying Mario and drops him if he hangs on for too long, citing his weight.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Chair.png|x70px]]<br>[[Chair]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Penguin (Adult).png|100x100px]]<br>[[Penguin]]s
|Haunted furniture that flings itself at Mario.
|Big talking birds found in courses that feature snow. They are instrumental in several Power Star missions. The [[Mother Penguin]] found at the base of [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] awards Mario a Power Star if her lost chick, [[Baby Penguin#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Tuxie]], is returned to her, while the [[Big Penguin]] found in the cabin at the top of the mountain gives him a Star if beaten in a race. Revisiting this penguin after collecting all 120 Power Stars reveals that he has let himself go. The extra weight makes him a tougher opponent to out-sleigh.
|align=center|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|align=center|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]; [[Snowman's Land]]
|align=center|None
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Chuckya SM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Chuckya]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Snowman.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Snowman|Snowmen]]
|Huge purple Bob-ombs that pick up and throw Mario and can only be defeated by doing the same to them.
|Two giant snowmen occur in the game. [[Headless Snowman|One snowman]] is the focus of the mission [[Snowman's Lost His Head]]. His head is on a pedestal halfway down the mountain, while his sentient snowball body appears towards the top, by Mario's starting position. Either piece asks Mario to help put him together when prompted. Once assembled, the snowman gifts Mario a Power Star. The other is in Snowman's Land, where he can climbed as if he was a mountain. As Mario nears his head, he starts to complain about an irritating crawling sensation on his body and tries to blow Mario off. A Power Star is on the very top of his head.
|align=center|[[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|align=center|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]; [[Snowman's Land]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×5
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:ClamSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Clam|Clam shell]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model MIPS.png|100x100px]]<br>[[MIPS]]
|Giant shellfish that open and close their valves, sometimes containing an item.
|Princess Peach's pet [[rabbit]].<ref name=MIPS>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario 64'' section, p. 85. 「ピーチ姫の飼っているウサギ。」 ("''Princess Peach’s pet rabbit.''")</ref> He is found in the castle's basement and flees if approached. He gives Mario a Power Star if caught. While captured, MIPS claims to be late for tea.
|align=center|[[Jolly Roger Bay]], [[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|align=center|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BigSteelieSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Flame thrower (Flame Chomp)|Flame thrower]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Dorrie.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Dorrie]]
|Tiny [[Flame Chomp|Fire Chomp]]-like spheres that float in place, shooting a homing flame at Mario when approached.
|A gentle giant that resembles a {{wp|plesiosaur}}. It can be found swimming in an underground lake, where it can be ridden. Mario can steer Dorrie's body while standing on its back and lower its neck by performing a [[Ground Pound|Pound the Ground]] attack on its head.
|align=center|[[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Tick Tock Clock]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|align=center|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|-
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|align=center style="background:#EDEDED"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Fwoosh.png|70px]]<br>[[Fwoosh]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:Ukiki 64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Ukiki|Ukkiki]]s
|A cloud that blows gusts of wind to knock Mario off the ledge.
|Mischievous monkeys. One steals [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]] when grabbed. Mario must grab the Ukkiki again in order to get it back, but he runs away if approached and must be cornered. During [[Mystery of the Monkey Cage]], a Ukkiki appears on the summit and taunts Mario. If grabbed, the Ukkiki begs to be released in exchange for a Power Star.
|align=center|[[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
|align=center|[[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Grindel.png|x70px]]<br>[[Grindel]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Yoshi.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Yoshi]]
|Mummified [[Thwomp]]s that attempt to squish Mario by either slamming down or leaping forward.
|An old friend of Mario's. He is a dinosaur-like creature with a long tongue. He can be found on the roof of the Mushroom Castle once all 120 Power Star are collected. Yoshi awards the player 100 lives and a special [[Triple Jump]] for fully completing the game, then disappears off the side of the castle.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|align=center|[[Castle Grounds]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|}
 
==Enemies and obstacles==
===Enemies===
Sorting the "course" columns organizes them by occurrence in-game, not alphabetically.
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;text-align:center"
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!rowspan=2 width=10%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable|Description
!colspan=2 class=unsortable|Courses
!rowspan=2|Dam.
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable|Spoils
!rowspan=2|New
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=6%|First
!width=6%|Last
|-
|data-sort-value=Gooa style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 - Goomba Model.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Goomba]]
|align=left|Squat mushroom creatures that chase [[Mario]] when he is in their line of sight. Goombas can be defeated with any attack.
|data-sort-value=01|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|1
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1
|—
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|data-sort-value=Gooe style="background:white"|[[File:Micro-GoombaSM64.png|80x80px]]<br>[[Mini Goomba|Goombette]]
|align=left|Little Goombas. Goombettes pursue Mario when near, but they cause only pushback, an action that also defeats them. They are otherwise vulnerable to any attack.
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|0
|{{hover|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1|punched or kicked}}
|—
|-
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Heave-Ho.png|x70px]]<br>[[Heave-Ho]]
|data-sort-value=Gra style="background:white"|[[File:GrandGoombaSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]]
|Wind-up machines that powerfully toss Mario over their backs.
|align=left|Giant Goombas. It is easier for Mario to avoid their detection than it is with smaller Goombas. Grand Goombas are immune to punches and kicks.
|align=center|[[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tick Tock Clock]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|2
|{{hover|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1|jumped on}}<br>{{hover|{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1|ground-pounded}}
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Klepto.png|x70px]]<br>[[Klepto]]
|data-sort-value=Bob style="background:white"|[[File:Bomb-omb SM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]
|A condor that tries to steal Mario's cap.
|align=left|Walking bombs. Bob-ombs actively pursue Mario until they explode. He can pick one up and toss it like a projectile to destroy [[block]]s.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|data-sort-value=01|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:MadPianoSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Mad Piano]]
|data-sort-value=Koo style="background:white"|[[File:KoopaTroopaSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]
|A haunted mini grand piano that noisily pursues Mario over a small area while chomping.
|align=left|Green-shelled turtles. Attacking one knocks it out of its shell, leaving it vulnerable to defeat and its shell accessible. An [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|unshelled Koopa]] frantically tries to return to its shell in this state.
|align=center|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|data-sort-value=01|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|0
|{{icon|SM64-Shell}}×1<br>{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Manta.png|x70px]]<br>[[Manta|Manta Ray]]
|data-sort-value=SmalK style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Koopa Troopa.png|80x80px]]<br>[[Small Koopa Troopa]]
|An enormous passive ray that damages Mario on contact and leaves behind a trail of [[bubble ring|ring]]s.
|align=left|A tiny Koopa Troopa that is defeated on contact.
|align=center|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|0
|{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Sm64moneybags.png|x70px]]<br>[[Moneybags|Money Bags]]
|data-sort-value=Chai style="background:white"|[[File:Chainchompsm64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Chain Chomp]]
|Hopping purses that disguise as [[coin]]s.
|align=left|A giant metal enemy with snapping jaws. It is shackled to a [[stump|stake]] and lunges at Mario when he is near. [[Ground Pound|Ground-pounding]] the stake frees the Chain Chomp.
|align=center|[[Snowman's Land]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=01|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×5
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|
|-
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BompSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Bomp|Moving Bar]]
|data-sort-value=PiraP style="background:white"|[[File:PiranhaPlant SM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Piranha Plant]]
|Varyingly designed wall protrusions that try to push Mario, but can also be used as platforms.
|align=left|Carnivorous plants that sleep in [[Flower (environmental object)|flowerbed]]s. One stays asleep if Mario approaches it slowly, but it otherwise is easy to stir. Disturbed Piranha Plants snap at Mario.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Tick Tock Clock]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=02|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|3
|{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Mr. Blizzard.png|x70px]]<br>[[Mr. Blizzard]]
|data-sort-value=PiraF style="background:white"|[[File:PiranhaPlantSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Big Fire Piranha|Piranha Flower]]
|Snowmen that either throw snowballs at Mario or hop back and forth oblivious to him, with the former type being beatable by running around them enough.
|align=left|Large [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]]s that spit fireballs. They erupt and recede into the ground in set intervals.
|align=center|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]], [[Snowman's Land]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|{{hover|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×3|throwing type}}<br>{{hover|[[File:X mark.svg|15px]]|Indestructible (hopping type)}}
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×2<br>{{icon|SM64-Star}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Mr I.png|x70px]]<br>[[Mr. I|Mr. I.]]
|data-sort-value=SmallP style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Piranha Plant.png|80x80px]]<br>[[Small Piranha]]
|Giant floating eyeballs that shoot bubbles at Mario, but can be defeated by running around them enough.
|align=left|Small Venus Fire Traps. They behave like the giant Piranha Flowers.
|align=center|[[Big Boo's Haunt]], [[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Lethal Lava Land]]
|data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Venustrapsm64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Big Fire Piranha|Piranha Flower]]
|data-sort-value=Wh style="background:white"|[[File:WhompSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Whomp]]
|Large [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]]s that sprout suddenly, shoot a homing fireball, then retract.
|align=left|Walking slabs similar to {{wp|nurikabe}}. Whomps slam their bodies into the ground when Mario is in front of them in an attempt to crush him. Whomps are defeated when ground-pounded while they are collapsed on the ground. Repeatedly jumping on one's back awards Mario an additional five Yellow Coins.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|data-sort-value=02|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×2
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|3
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×5
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Scuttlebug.png|x70px]]<br>[[Scuttlebug|Scuttle Bug]]
|data-sort-value=Th style="background:white"|[[File:ThwompSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Thwomp]]
|Giant spiders that pursue Mario and sometimes leap from pits.
|align=left|Grimacing stones. They slam into the ground every few seconds, crushing Mario if he is underneath. The top of a Thwomp can be safely stood on.
|align=center|[[Big Boo's Haunt]], [[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|data-sort-value=02|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×3
|data-sort-value=21|[[Tick Tock Clock]]
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Skeeter.png|x70px]]<br>[[Skeeter]]
|data-sort-value=Bull style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bullet Bill.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bullet Bill]]
|Giant water striders that skim across the water passively, pursuing Mario while on land.
|align=left|Missiles fired from the [[Bill Blaster|Blaster]] on Whomp's Fortress. A Bullet Bill swerves to hit Mario when he is in close proximity. Bullet Bills are destroyed only when they collide with obstructions.
|align=center|[[Wet-Dry World]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=02|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×3
|3
|None
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:KoopaTroopaSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Small Koopa Troopa]]
|data-sort-value=U style="background:white"|[[File:Unagi SM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Maw-Ray|Unagi]]
|A tiny [[Koopa Troopa]] that is defeated immediately upon contact.
|align=left|A giant {{wp|moray eel}} enemy nestled within a sunken ship. Luring it out grants Mario access to the ship's interior. In subsequent [[mission]]s, Unagi occurs swimming in open water. Direct contact damages Mario.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=03|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:FirePiranhaPlantSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Small Piranha]]
|data-sort-value=Spindr style="background:white"|[[File:SpindriftSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Spindrift]]
|Miniature [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]]s that sprout suddenly, shoot a homing fireball, then retract.
|align=left|Flying flower enemies that slowly follow Mario when near. Stomping on one launches him into the air, [[Spin Jump|spinning]]. Spindrifts occur only in snow-themed [[Level|courses]].
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|data-sort-value=04|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1
|data-sort-value=17|[[Snowman's Land]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×3
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SnufitSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Snifit (Super Mario 64)|Snufit]]
|data-sort-value=MrB style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Mr. Blizzard.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Mr. Blizzard]]
|Small, ghostly [[Snifit]]s that shoot small bullets at Mario.
|align=left|[[Snowman]] enemies. Stationary Mr. Blizzards throw snowballs at Mario and rotate to follow his movement. The ones that hop along bridges are indestructible. If Mario loses his cap, he may find it on the head of a Mr. Blizzard upon entering a course with Mr. Blizzards in it.
|align=center|[[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Behind the Waterfall|Cavern of the Metal Cap]]
|data-sort-value=04|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×2
|data-sort-value=17|[[Snowman's Land]]
|2
|{{hover|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×3|throwing-type only}}<br>{{icon|SM64-Cap}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SpindelSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Spindel]]
|data-sort-value=A style="background:white"|[[File:AmpSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Amp]]
|A cylindrical Grindel that rolls back and forth.
|align=left|Smiling electrical orbs that shock Mario on contact. They typically travel in fixed circular patterns.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|data-sort-value=05|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|1
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SpindriftSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Spindrift]]
|data-sort-value=Scut style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Scuttlebug.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Scuttlebug|Scuttle Bug]]
|Slow, flying floral creatures that like cold environments and make Mario spin if he jumps on one.
|align=left|Big spiders. They scuttle after Mario when he is near. In the Hazy Maze Cave, there is an [[pit|abyss]] from which Scuttle Bugs indefinitely leap.
|align=center|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]], [[Snowman's Land]]
|data-sort-value=09|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×3
|data-sort-value=10|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|1
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×3
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Sushi.png|70px]]<br>[[Sushi]]
|data-sort-value=Boo style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Boo.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Boo]]
|Large but passive sharks that swim in wide circles.
|align=left|Ghost enemies. Boos pursue Mario when his back is turned towards them. If Mario looks directly at one, it stops moving and turns translucent. It is invulnerable in this state. While Boos can be knocked away, this does not permanently defeat them. Boos phase through walls.
|align=center|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|data-sort-value=09|[[Courtyard (Peach's Castle)|Courtyard]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|data-sort-value=09|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1<br>{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1<br>{{icon|SM64-birdcage}}×1
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Tox Box.png|x70px]]<br>[[Tox Box]]
|data-sort-value=MrI style="background:white"|[[File:Mr I.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Mr. I|Mr. I.]]
|Huge moving metal cubes with one hollow side.
|align=left|Unblinking eyeballs fixed in space that fire projectile bubbles. Mr. I.s rotate to follow Mario's position. Running around one eventually makes it spin out of control, defeating it. Touching a Mr. I. directly damages Mario.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|data-sort-value=09|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|data-sort-value=11|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Unagi SM64.png|70px]]<br>[[Maw-Ray|Unagi]]
|data-sort-value=Book style="background:white"|[[File:BookendSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bookend]]
|A huge moray eel that likes to stay in tight places.
|align=left|Spirited books. In the library of Big Boo's Haunt, Bookends rapidly fly from opposing shelves and damage Mario on impact. Some Bookends slowly emerge from the shelves and snap their pages as if they were jaws. These ones can be stomped.
|align=center|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=09|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:WhompSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Whomp]]
|data-sort-value=Mad style="background:white"|[[File:Mad Piano Model SM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Mad Piano]]
|Stone slabs with faces and weak backs that attack Mario by slamming forward.
|align=left|A toothy enemy. The Mad Piano sits inert like a normal piano. It springs to life when approached, doggedly snapping at Mario. Its keys clatter as it moves.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=09|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×5
|3
|}
|{{icon|cross}}
 
|{{icon|new}}
===Returning enemies===
|-
{|width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; background:#FFFFFF"
|data-sort-value=Swoo style="background:white"|[[File:SM64Swoop.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Swoop]]
|-style="background:#000000; color:white;"
|align=left|Bat enemies. Swoops idly hang upside-down until Mario draws near, at which point they drop and start to fly towards him. The sound of one's wingbeats is percussive.
!width=10%|Name
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=10|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
![[File:MK8 Bowser Emblem.png|20px|link=List of enemies]] Description [[File:MK8 Bowser Emblem.png|20px|link=List of enemies]]
|1
!width=13%|Locations
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1
!width=6%|Possible spoils
|—
|-
|data-sort-value=Snuf style="background:white"|[[File:SnufitSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Snifit (Super Mario 64)|Snufit]]
|align=left|Ghostly [[Snifit]]s that spit bullets at Mario.
|data-sort-value=10|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|data-sort-value=15|[[Behind the Waterfall|Cavern of the Metal Cap]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×2
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|data-sort-value=Mont style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Monty Mole 1.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Monty Mole]]
|align=left|Mole enemies that pop out of holes. They toss small rocks at Mario that damage him on contact.
|data-sort-value=10|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|data-sort-value=19|[[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
|1
|{{icon|SM64-1Up}}×1
|—
|-
|data-sort-value=Flam style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Iron Ball.png|80x80px]]<br>[[Flame thrower (Flame Chomp)|Flame thrower]]
|align=left|Tiny stationary [[Flame Chomp|Fire Chomp]]s. One releases a [[Fireball (obstacle)|fireball]] at Mario when it is approached. The flame follows him.
|data-sort-value=10|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BeachKoopaSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Beach Koopa]]
|data-sort-value=Bully style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bully.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bully]]
|Koopa Troopas after being evicted from their shells, which they frantically try to return to.
|align=left|Horned, orb-shaped enemies that persistently attempt to shove Mario. Bullies cannot be damaged, but striking one knocks it back. Knocking one into lava defeats it.
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|data-sort-value=11|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1
|data-sort-value=14|[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]
|0
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Bomb-omb SM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]
|data-sort-value=Spar style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Lava Bubble.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Lava Bubble|Sparky]]
|Walking, respawning bombs that pursue Mario after lighting themselves, but can be picked up and thrown.
|align=left|Bouncing fiery plumes that hop across narrow strips of terrain.
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tick Tock Clock]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|data-sort-value=11|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Boo 64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Boo]]
|data-sort-value=Fly style="background:white"|[[File:FlyGuySM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Fly Guy]]
|Ghosts that turn transparent and invulnerable when looked at.
|align=left|Flying [[Shy Guy]]s that spit fireballs and try to headbutt Mario when he is close. Stomping one propels Mario high into the air.
|align=center|[[Courtyard (Peach's Castle)|Courtyard]], [[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|data-sort-value=12|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1<br>[[File:SM64 Asset Model Birdcage.png|15px|Miniature carousel]]×1
|data-sort-value=22|[[Rainbow Ride]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×2
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Bub 64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Cheep Cheep|Bub]]
|data-sort-value=Poke style="background:white"|[[File:Old Pokey 64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Pokey]]
|Fish that swim slowly after Mario.
|align=left|A segmented [[cactus]] enemy that slowly shuffles towards Mario. Striking a segment knocks it away and shortens the Pokey's overall body. Hitting the head is ultimately what defeats it.
|align=center|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=12|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-CoinB}}×1
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bullet Bill.png|x70px]]<br>[[Bullet Bill]]
|data-sort-value=Tox style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Tox Box.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Tox Box]]
|Giant bullets that swerve to hit Mario.
|align=left|Multifaced iron boxes that roll around in set trajectories. Tox Boxes are the same width of the paths they travel, making them difficult to avoid. One of their sides is open and can be safely stood under.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=12|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|align=center|None
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Chainchompsm64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Chain Chomp]]
|data-sort-value=Grin style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Grindel.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Grindel]]
|A huge iron guard dog shackled to a [[stump]].
|align=left|Mummified stone enemies. One Grindel slams up and down like a Thwomp. The other hops along narrow paths.
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=12|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:FlyGuySM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Fly Guy]]
|data-sort-value=Spinde style="background:white"|[[File:SpindelSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Spindel]]
|[[Shy Guy]]s that spit fireballs and fly with propellers that make Mario spin when jumped on.
|align=left|Rolling stone enemies. Spindels roll back and forth along narrow paths.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Rainbow Ride]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=12|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×2
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 - Goomba Model.png|x70px]]<br>[[Goomba]]
|data-sort-value=Kle style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Klepto.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Klepto]]
|Small enemies that pursue Mario and often come in groups of three but can be beaten with any attack.
|align=left|A condor that steals Mario's cap. Klepto soars through the sky in Shifting Sand Land and drops low only to grab Mario's cap. Striking the bird makes it let go. In one mission, it carries a Power Star.
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]], [[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Jolly Roger Bay]], [[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=12|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1
|0
|{{icon|SM64-Star}}×1<br>{{icon|SM64-Cap}}×1
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Micro-GoombaSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Mini Goomba|Goombette]]
|data-sort-value=Bub style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bub.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Cheep Cheep|Bub]]
|Tiny Goombas that are instantly defeated when they touch Mario, but also push him back unless he attacks them.
|align=left|Pudgy orange fish. They slowly swim towards Mario when he is in close proximity.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=13|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|align=center|{{hover|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1|punched or kicked}}
|1
|{{icon|cross}}
|—
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:GrandGoombaSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]]
|data-sort-value=Bubb style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bubba.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Cheep Chomp|Bubba]]
|Huge, strong [[Goomba]]s immune to punches and kicks that also sometimes fail to notice Mario.
|align=left|Large Bubs that pursue Mario in shallow water. They swallow him whole when he is close, costing him a life.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|{{hover|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1|jumped on}}<br>{{hover|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1|ground pounded}}
|data-sort-value=8|KO
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:KoopaTroopaSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]
|data-sort-value=Sus style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Sushi.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Sushi]]
|Timid turtles that run away from Mario and get knocked from their shells upon being attacked.
|align=left|A {{wp|white shark}} enemy that swims in a wide circle. It does not actively pursue or attack Mario, but it damages him on contact.
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=13|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|align=center|[[File:Koopa Shell 64.jpg|15px|link=Green Shell]]×1
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:LakitusSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Lakitu]]
|data-sort-value=Mant style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Manta.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Manta|Manta Ray]]
|Cloud-riding turtles that throw an endless supply of [[Spiny Egg]]s at Mario.
|align=left|A {{wp|mobula}} that undulates around a whirlpool. Only the end of its tail can damage Mario. The Manta Ray leaves a trail of [[bubble ring]]s as it swims. Swimming through five of them awards Mario a Power Star.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Rainbow Ride]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=13|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×5
|3
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:MontySM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Monty Mole]]
|data-sort-value=Mone style="background:white"|[[File:Sm64moneybags.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Moneybag (enemy)|Money Bags]]
|Endlessly respawning creatures that emerge from holes to throw rocks at Mario.
|align=left|Hopping purse-like creatures. A Money Bags disguises itself as a coin and materializes when approached, at which point it erratically hops around.
|align=center|[[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=17|[[Snowman's Land]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 1-up.png|15px|link=1-Up Mushroom]]×1
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×5
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:PiranhaPlant SM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Piranha Plant]]
|data-sort-value=Skee style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Skeeter.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Skeeter]]
|Sleepy plants that chomp upon being woken up.
|align=left|{{wp|Water strider}} enemies that skim across water. They scuttle their legs rapidly when restricted to land. Contact damages Mario.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=18|[[Wet-Dry World]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×3
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Old Pokey 64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Pokey]]
|data-sort-value=Heav style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Heave-Ho.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Heave-Ho]]
|Tall segmented cacti with weak heads.
|align=left|Windup machines that slowly track Mario's movements. They hurl him backwards if they manage to slide their shovels under him. Heave-Hos usually occur around other enemies and items of interest, making them easy to overlook.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|data-sort-value=18|[[Wet-Dry World]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|15px|link=Blue Coin]]×1
|data-sort-value=21|[[Tick Tock Clock]]
|0
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Lava Bubble.png|x70px]]<br>[[Lava Bubble|Sparky]]
|data-sort-value=Chuc style="background:white"|[[File:Chuckya SM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Chuckya]]
|Fireballs that hop along land after spawning from lava or fire.
|align=left|Big Bob-omb enemies that grip on to Mario and throw him across great distances. Mario can defeat a Chuckya only by tossing it first.
|align=center|[[Lethal Lava Land]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|data-sort-value=18|[[Wet-Dry World]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|data-sort-value=23|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|0
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×5
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Spiny.png|x70px]]<br>[[Spiny]]
|data-sort-value=Fwoo |[[File:SM64 Asset Model Fwoosh.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Fwoosh]]
|Spiked turtles that walk around slowly and can only be destroyed by going underwater.
|align=left|A cloud enemy that blows gusts of [[wind]] to knock Mario off ledges.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Rainbow Ride]]
|colspan=2 data-sort-value=19|[[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
|align=center|None
|0
|{{icon|cross}}
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64-SpinyEgg.png|x70px]]<br>[[Spiny Egg]]
|data-sort-value=Lak style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Lakitu.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Lakitu]]
|Spiked eggs thrown by Lakitus which hatch into Spinies, and are vulnerable to explosions.
|align=left|[[Lakitu's Cloud|Cloud]]-riding [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]s that drop Spiny bombs. The [[Lakitu Bros.]] are of this species.
|align=center|[[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Rainbow Ride]]
|data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|None
|data-sort-value=22|[[Rainbow Ride]]
|2
|{{icon|SM64-Coin}}×5
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64Swoop.png|x70px]]<br>[[Swoop]]
|data-sort-value=Spiny style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Spiny.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Spiny]]
|Bats that hang upside-down until approached, at which point they start flying around.
|align=left|Squat, spiked Koopas that slowly pursue Mario. They are defeated when drawn to water.
|align=center|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|15px|link=Coin]]×1
|data-sort-value=22|[[Rainbow Ride]]
|2
|None
|
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:ThwompSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Thwomp]]
|data-sort-value=SpinyB style="background:white"|[[File:SM64-SpinyEgg.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Spiny Egg|Spiny bomb]]
|Floating stone cubes that slam to the ground every few moments, and can also be used as platforms.
|align=left|The eggs dropped by Lakitus. They hatch into Spinies when they hit the ground.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Tick Tock Clock]]
|data-sort-value=20|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|align=center|[[File:X mark.svg|15px|Indestructible]]
|data-sort-value=22|[[Rainbow Ride]]
|2
|None
|
|}
|}


===Obstacles===
===Obstacles===
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|-style="background:#000000; color:white;"
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=10%|Name
!rowspan=2 width=10%|Name
![[File:MK8 Bowser Emblem.png|20px|link=List of enemies]] Description [[File:MK8 Bowser Emblem.png|20px|link=List of enemies]]
!rowspan=2|Description
!width=19%|Locations
!colspan=2|Courses
|-
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Floating Mine.png|x70px]]<br>[[Mine|Bomb]]
!width=8%|First
|Spiked, stationary explosives used to defeat Bowser.
!width=8%|Last
|align=center|[[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Casket.png|70px]]<br>[[Casket]]
|Caskets rise and fall. They can crush Mario if he goes under one.
|align=center|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Cavern of the Metal Cap.png|x70px]]<br>[[File:Jet Stream.png|x70px]]<br>[[Current]]
|Rapidly moving water that can forcibly remove Mario from the course if it pulls him far enough.
|align=center|[[Jolly Roger Bay]], [[Behind the Waterfall|Cavern of the Metal Cap]], [[Dire, Dire Docks]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Endless Stairs.png|x70px]]<br>[[Endless stairs]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bill Blaster.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bill Blaster|Blaster]]
|A magic staircase that loops Mario forever if he tries to climb them without enough stars.
|align=left|A metal cube that shoots out Bullet Bills.
|align=center|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
|colspan=2|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Triangular Column.png|x70px]]<br>Triangular column<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 31</ref>
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Floating Mine.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Mine|Bomb]]
|Giant, precariously balanced stones that tip at Mario.
|align=left|A stationary spiked explosive used to defeat Bowser.
|align=center|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Fireball.png|x70px]]<br>[[Fireball (obstacle)|Fireball]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Casket.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Casket]]
|Basic flames found either by themselves or shot from enemies.
|align=left|Caskets rise and fall. They can crush Mario if he goes under one.
|align=center|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], [[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Lethal Lava Land]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Tick Tock Clock]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|colspan=2|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Fire Bar.png|x70px]]<br>[[Fire Bar|Fire bar]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Chair.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Chair]]
|Rotating rocks with a constantly alit [[flamethrower]] on either side.
|align=left|A haunted piece of furniture that flings itself at Mario.
|align=center|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|colspan=2|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Flamethrower.png|x70px]]<br>[[Flamethrower]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:ClamSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Clam]]
|Jets of fire that usually come from small holes, but can also come from other openings and even lava.
|align=left|A giant shellfish that opens and closes its valves, sometimes containing an item.
|align=center|[[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Big Boo's Haunt]], [[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Lethal Lava Land]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Snowman's Land.png|x70px]]<br>[[Freezing water]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Freezing Water.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Freezing water|Cold water]]
|Chilled water that hurts Mario on contact, either gradually or immediately depending on how cold it is.
|align=left|Chilled water that hurts Mario on contact, either gradually or immediately depending on how cold it is.
|align=center|[[Snowman's Land]]
|colspan=2|[[Snowman's Land]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x70px]]<br>{{conjectural|Glass block}}
|style="background:white"|[[File:Cavern of the Metal Cap.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Current]]
|Platforms in [[Rainbow Ride]] that [[Magic Carpet]]s travel through as an obstacle.
|align=left|Rapidly moving water that can forcibly remove Mario from the course if it pulls him far enough.
|align=center|[[Rainbow Ride]]
|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
|[[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[Grass]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:Endless Stairs.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Endless stairs]]
|Slows Mario's speed and also makes it difficult to jump.
|align=left|A magic staircase that loops Mario forever if he tries to climb them without enough Stars.
|align=center|[[Tall Tall Mountain]]
|colspan=2|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Hidden Smasher.png|x70px]]<br>[[Hidden smasher]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Triangular Column.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Falling Pillar|Falling pillar]]
|A giant mass of metal hidden in a wall that tries to crush Mario when he approaches.
|align=left|A giant precariously balanced stone that tips at Mario.
|align=center|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|colspan=2|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Ice Block.png|70px]]<br>[[Ice Block|Ice block]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Fireball.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Fireball (obstacle)|Fireball]]
|Sliding triangular ice chunks that come in two sizes and push Mario into the freezing water.
|align=left|A basic flame that appears as either a standalone obstacle or an enemy projectile.
|align=center|[[Snowman's Land]]
|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[Ice block shooter]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Fire Bar.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Fire Bar|Fire bar]]
|A giant hole with Shy Guy masks that shoots triangular ice chunks.
|align=left|A rotating rock with a constantly alit flamethrower on either side.
|align=center|[[Snowman's Land]]
|colspan=2|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:DeepFreeze64.png|x70px]]<br>[[In the Deep Freeze|Ice structure]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Flamethrower.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Flamethrower]]
|Stacks of ice created into a maze that requires a [[Power Star]].
|align=left|A jet of fire that usually comes from small holes but can also come from other openings and even lava.
|align=center|[[Snowman's Land]]
|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Igloo.png|x70px]]<br>[[Ice Block|Ice wall]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Hidden Smasher.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Hidden smasher]]
|Walls made of ice with some containing [[Coin]]s. [[Vanish Mario]] is required to pass through these walls.
|align=left|A giant mass of metal hidden in a wall that tries to crush Mario when he approaches.
|align=center|[[Snowman's Land]]
|colspan=2|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|-
|-
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BigSteelieSM64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Iron ball]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Ice Block Shooter.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Ice Block#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Ice block shooter]]
|Variably sized large black spheres that roll down slopes.
|align=left|A giant hole with Shy Guy masks that shoots triangular [[Ice Block|ice block]]s.
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]]
|colspan=2|[[Snowman's Land]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 LLL Entrance.png|x70px]]<br>[[Lava]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:DeepFreeze64.png|100x100px]]<br>Ice structure
|Molten rock that burns Mario.
|align=left|An ice barrier. Ice structures are laid out in mazes. In the igloo, some ice structures contain [[coin]]s. [[Vanish Mario]] is required to phase through those ice structures.
|align=center|[[Lethal Lava Land]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]
|colspan=2|[[Snowman's Land]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[Moving sand]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Iron Ball.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Metal ball|Iron ball]]
|Rapidly flowing sand. Mario can stand on it, but it will push him in the direction of its trajectory.
|align=left|A variably sized large black sphere that rolls down slopes.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Pendulum.png|x70px]]<br>[[Pendulum]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Ivy.png|100x100px]]<br>{{Conjectural|Ivy}}
|Swinging obstacles that can block Mario's path. Its speed can change depending on the time Mario enters [[Tick Tock Clock]].
|align=left|Slows Mario's speed and also makes it difficult to jump.
|align=center|[[Tick Tock Clock]]
|colspan=2|[[Tall, Tall Mountain]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 HMC Flamethrower.png|x70px]]<br>[[Pit]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 LLL Entrance.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Lava]]
|Bottomless abysses that remove Mario from a course.
|align=left|Molten rock that burns Mario.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Cool, Cool Mountain]], [[The Princess's Secret Slide]], [[Tower of the Wing Cap]], [[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Tick Tock Clock]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Wing Mario Over the Rainbow]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|[[Lethal Lava Land]]
|[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Shifting Sand Land 64.png|x70px]]<br>[[Quicksand]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:BompSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bomp|Moving Bar]]
|Sand that pulls Mario under at varying speeds.
|align=left|A varyingly designed wall protrusion that tries to push Mario but can also be used as a platform.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|[[Tick Tock Clock]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Boulder.png|x70px]]<br>[[Boulder|Rolling rock]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Pendulum.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Pendulum]]
|Giant boulders.
|align=left|A swinging obstacle that can block Mario's path. Its speed can change depending on the time Mario enters Tick Tock Clock.
|align=center|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|colspan=2|[[Tick Tock Clock]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Slide Box.png|70px]]<br>[[Slide Box]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:ShiftingSandLand2.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Quicksand]]
|A skull-marked crate that moves back and forth on the rocking ship.
|align=left|Sand that pulls Mario under at varying speeds.
|align=center|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
|colspan=2|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 mario cough.png|x70px]]<br>[[Smoke|Strange cloud]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Boulder.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Boulder|Rolling rock]]
|Putrid gas found in deep, stagnant caves.
|align=left|A giant boulder.
|align=center|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
|colspan=2|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Tornado.png|x70px]]<br>[[Tornado]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Slide Box.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Slide Box]]
|Whirlwinds that make Mario spin.
|align=left|A skull-marked crate that moves back and forth on the rocking ship.
|align=center|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
|colspan=2|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Treasure Chest.png|70px]]<br>[[Treasure chest|Treasure Chest]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 mario cough.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Smoke|Strange cloud]]
|Treasure boxes that give an electric shock if Mario tries to open them in the wrong order.
|align=left|Putrid gas found in deep, stagnant caves.
|align=center|[[Jolly Roger Bay]], [[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|colspan=2|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bill Blaster.png|x70px]]<br>[[Bill Blaster|Turtle Cannon]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Tornado.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Tornado]]
|A metal cube that shoots out Bullet Bills.
|align=left|A whirlwind that makes Mario spin.
|align=center|[[Whomp's Fortress]]
|colspan=2|[[Shifting Sand Land]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Water Bomb.png|x70px]]<br>[[Water bomb (object)|Water bomb]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Water Bomb.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Water bomb (object)|Water bomb]]
|Bouncing balloons that pursue Mario after being shot from cannons.
|align=left|A bouncing balloon that pursues Mario after being shot from a cannon.
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
|colspan=2|[[Bob-omb Battlefield]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[Water tide]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Wet-Dry World Downtown.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Water tide]]
|Water that rises up or down.
|align=left|Water that rises up or down.
|align=center|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], [[Wet-Dry World]]
|[[Wet-Dry World]]
|[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Whirlpool.png|x70px]]<br>[[Whirlpool]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Whirlpool.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Whirlpool]]
|A vortex that can suck Mario inside.
|align=left|A vortex that can suck Mario inside.
|align=center|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
|colspan=2|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[Wind]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Wind.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Wind]]
|Gusts that can either help or hinder Mario.
|align=left|A gust that can either help or hinder Mario.
|align=center|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Tall, Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], [[Rainbow Ride]], [[Bowser in the Sky]]
|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]
|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Quick Race Through Downtown!.png|x70px]]<br>[[File:SM64 Vanish Metal Mario.png|x70px]]<br>[[Chain-Link|Wire net]] (vertical)
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Vanish Metal Mario.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Chain-Link|Wire net]] (vertical)
|Walls made of iron bars or wire nets. [[Vanish Mario]] is required to pass through these walls.
|align=left|A wall made of iron bars or wire nets. Vanish Mario is required to pass through these walls.
|align=center|[[The Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]], [[Big Boo's Haunt]], [[Hazy Maze Cave]], [[Lethal Lava Land]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Dire, Dire Docks]], [[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tick Tock Clock]]
|[[The Secret Under the Moat|Vanish Cap Under the Moat]]
|[[Tick Tock Clock]]
|}
|}


===Bosses===
===Bosses===
There are various bosses in some stages, but the primary boss is Bowser, who appears in three different levels. Each boss holds a [[Power Star]], except for Bowser, who holds a [[Key|Big Key]] in his first two battles and a [[Jumbo Star]] in his third battle. This is a list of the bosses in the game.
Bosses are listed in the order that they are first encountered.
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!colspan="4"width=33.3% style="background:#6C3E7E"|{{color-link|King Bob-omb|white|Big Bob-omb}}
!colspan="4"width=33.3% style="background:#8D956F"|{{color-link|Whomp King|white}}
!colspan="4"width=33.3% style="background:#32765C"|{{color-link|Bowser|white}}
!colspan="4"width=33.3% style="background:#47748B"|{{color-link|Big Boo|white}}
!colspan="4"width=33.3% style="background:#1e00ff"|{{color-link|Big Mr. I.|white}}
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|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model King Bob-omb.png|x100px]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model King Bob-omb.png|100x100px]]<br>[[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:WhompKingSM64.png|100px]]
|align=left|A giant [[Bob-omb]] on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]]. He appears as the first boss in the game and has the first [[Power Star]]. He refers to himself as the "baron of all blasting matter."
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BowserSM64.png|x100px]]
|[[Big Bob-omb on the Summit]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BigBooSM64.png|x100px]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Mr. I.png|x100px]]
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|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A giant [[Bob-omb]] in [[Bob-omb Battlefield]]. He appears as the first boss in the game and has the first Power Star.
|style="background:white"|[[File:WhompKingSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Whomp King]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A giant [[Whomp]] on top of [[Whomp's Fortress]]. He has the first Power Star, and after he is defeated, there is a tower on top of the fortress.
|align=left|A giant [[Whomp]] on top of [[Whomp's Fortress]]. He has the first Power Star, and after he is defeated, there is a tower on top of the fortress.
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|Bowser appears in [[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]] (where the arena tilts), and [[Bowser in the Sky]] (where he must be thrown three times). Mario needs to swing him by the tail clockwise or counterclockwise and hurl him at bombs on the outside of his circular arena.
|[[Chip Off Whomp's Block]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A giant [[Boo]] that appears three times in [[Big Boo's Haunt]]. He initially appears once all the Boos in the mansion have been defeated, again in the underground Merry-Go-Round, and lastly on the top balcony of the mansion.
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A giant [[Mr. I|Mr. I.]] which only appears in the attic of Big Boo's Haunt.
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|style="background:white"|[[File:BowserSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bowser]]
!colspan="4"style="background:#B9BEA6"|'''Missions'''
|align=left|Bowser appears in Bowser in the Dark World, Bowser in the Fire Sea (where the arena tilts), and Bowser in the Sky (where he must be thrown three times). Mario needs to swing him by the tail clockwise or counterclockwise and hurl him at bombs on the outside of his circular arena.
!colspan="4"style="background:#66BE9C"|'''Missions'''
|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]; [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]; [[Bowser in the Sky]]
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|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#d4bade"|[[Big Bob-omb on the Summit]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:Boo 64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Big Boo (character)|Big Boo]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#E1E3D9"|[[Chip Off Whomp's Block]]
|align=left|A giant [[Boo]] that appears three times in [[Big Boo's Haunt]]. He initially appears once all the Boos in the mansion have been defeated, again in the underground merry-go-round, and lastly on the top balcony of the mansion.
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#B6E0D0"|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]<br>[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]<br>[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|[[Go on a Ghost Hunt]]; [[Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round]]; [[Big Boo's Balcony]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#BAD1DC"|[[Go on a Ghost Hunt]]<br>[[Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round]]<br>[[Big Boo's Balcony]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#bbb3ff"|[[Eye to Eye in the Secret Room]]
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!colspan="4"width=33.3% style="background:#ff0000"|{{color-link|Big Bully|white}}
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Mr. I.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Big Mr. I.]]
!colspan="4"width=25% style="background:#ce9e4b"|{{color-link|Eyerok|white}}
|align=left|A giant [[Mr. I|Mr. I.]] that appears only in the attic of Big Boo's Haunt.
!colspan="4"width=25% style="background:#00b4e0"|{{color-link|Chill Bully|white}}
|[[Eye to Eye in the Secret Room]]
!colspan="4"width=25% style="background:#17a180"|{{color-link|Big Fire Piranha|white|Piranha Flowers}}
!colspan="4"width=25% style="background:#e0d900"|{{color-link|Wiggler|white}}
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|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BigBullySM64.png|x100px]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:BigBullySM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Big Bully]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:EyerokSM64.png|x80px]]
|align=left|A large [[Bully]] that appears in [[Lethal Lava Land]]. On both occasions, Big Bullies try to knock Mario into the lava.
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:ChillBullySM64.png|x100px]]
|[[Boil the Big Bully]]; [[Bully the Bullies]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Venustrapsm64.png|x100px]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:WigglerSM64.png|x80px]]
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|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|Large [[Bully|Bullie]]s that appear in [[Lethal Lava Land]]. On both occasions, they try to knock Mario into the lava.
|style="background:white"|[[File:EyerokSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Eyerok]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A being composed of two stone hands with eyes on each palm. He appears when Mario blasts open the top of the pyramid in [[Shifting Sand Land]] and rides the elevator inside.
|align=left|A being composed of two stone hands with eyes on each palm. He appears when Mario blasts open the top of the pyramid in [[Shifting Sand Land]] and rides the elevator inside.
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A large Bully made of ice. He tries to ram Mario onto a lethally frozen pond in [[Snowman's Land]].
|[[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A patch of five giant, [[Fire Piranha Plant|fire-breathing Piranha Plants]] in [[Tiny-Huge Island]]. They quickly sprout and recede from the ground.
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|A giant Wiggler. He becomes angry when his home in Tiny-Huge Island gets flooded.
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|style="background:white"|[[File:ChillBullySM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Chill Bully]]
!colspan="4"style="background:#debe87"|'''Missions'''
|align=left|A large Bully made of ice. He tries to ram Mario onto a lethally frozen pond in [[Snowman's Land]].
!colspan="4"style="background:#4ddbff"|'''Missions'''
|[[Chill with the Bully]]
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|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#ffb3b3"|[[Boil the Big Bully]]<br>[[Bully the Bullies]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Wiggler.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Wiggler]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#efdfc3"|[[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]
|align=left|A giant caterpillar. He becomes angry when his home on Tiny-Huge Island gets flooded.
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#b3f0ff"|[[Chill with the Bully]]
|[[Make Wiggler Squirm]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#5BE7C6"|[[Pluck the Piranha Flower]]
|colspan="4"align=center style="background:#fffcb3"|[[Make Wiggler Squirm]]
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==Items and objects==
==Items and objects==
Throughout the game, Mario can make use of several items. Some items are out in the open, whereas others are found by breaking open [[! Block|yellow block]]s or completing challenges.
===Items===
===Items and power-up blocks===
These are collectibles, pickups, and health-restoring objects.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Yellow Coin art.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[Yellow Coin|Coin]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:PowerStarModelSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Power Star]]s
|A standard coin found in the levels. When collected, it restores one wedge of Mario's [[Health Meter|Power Meter]].
|align=left|Power Stars fuel the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] and are stolen by [[Bowser]] to seal the castle's inhabitants away. They are the primary objective within [[mission]]s, and accumulating Stars unlocks new missions. A larger token called the [[Jumbo Star]] is made available after the final battle with Bowser. Collecting it does not contribute to the player's total, but it does liberate [[Princess Peach]].
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Exclamation Mark Block.png|x100px]]<br>[[! Block|Yellow block]]
|A floating yellow [[block]] that holds either coins, 1UP Mushrooms, or Power Stars.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Red Coin SM64 artwork.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[Red Coin]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Key.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Key]]s
|A red variant of the Yellow Coin, each worth two coins. Eight are scattered around most courses, and collecting them all causes a Power Star to appear. They restore two wedges of Mario's Power Meter when collected.
|align=left|Tokens awarded to Mario after the first two Bowser battles. A key permanently unlocks a [[Key Door]].
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64-Red Block Art.png|x100px]]<br>[[Cap Block|Red block]]
|A floating red ! Block that holds a [[Wing Cap]]. It becomes solid once the red [[Cap Switch|Wing Cap Switch]] is pressed.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Blue Coin.png|x100px]]<br>[[Blue Coin]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Coin.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Coin|Yellow Coins]]
|A blue variant of the Yellow Coin, each worth five coins. They usually appear after Mario pounds [[Blue Coin Block]]s or after he defeats stronger enemies such as a [[Mr. I|Mr. I.]]
|align=left|Collecting a Yellow Coin restores one wedge to Mario's Power Meter. Collecting 100 during a mission rewards Mario with a Power Star. He also gains an extra life for every 50 coins he has when he completes a mission, but only up to three (i.e., no more than 150 coins).
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Blue Block Artwork.png|x100px]]<br>[[Cap Block|Blue block]]
|A floating blue ! Block that holds a [[Vanish Cap]]. It becomes solid once the blue [[Cap Switch|Vanish Cap Switch]] is pressed.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64SpinningHeart.png|x100px]]<br>[[Spinning Heart]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Red Coin.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Red Coin]]s
|A large heart that spins when Mario walks through it, which recovers his health. The amount of health it recovers and how fast it does so is dependent on how quickly Mario moves through it.
|align=left|Red Coins are worth two coins. Eight are scattered around most courses, and collecting them all causes a Power Star to appear. They restore two wedges to Mario's Power Meter when collected.
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Green Block Artwork.png|x100px]]<br>[[Cap Block|Green block]]
|A floating green ! Block that holds a [[Metal Cap]]. It becomes solid once the green [[Cap Switch|Metal Cap Switch]] is pressed.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:1upMushroom SM64.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[1-Up Mushroom|1UP Mushroom]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Blue Coin.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Blue Coin]]s
|A green spotted [[mushroom]] that gives Mario an [[extra life]] when collected.
|align=left|Blue Coins are worth five coins. They typically appear after Mario ground-pounds a [[Blue Coin Block]] or after he defeats a strong enemy, such as a [[Mr. I|Mr. I.]]
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:WingCap SM64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Wing Cap]]
|Once collected from a red block, the [[Wing Mario|Wing Cap allows Mario]] to fly for a limited time.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Koopa Shell 64.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[Green Shell|Koopa Shell]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Spinning Heart.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Spinning Heart]]s
|A shell from a [[Koopa Troopa]] that Mario can ride, allowing him to defeat enemies he runs over and move around the course quicker. Pressing {{button|n64|Z}} causes the shell to disappear. If a Koopa Shell is grabbed underwater by using {{button|n64|B}}, Mario can hold on to the shell for a short time and move underwater easier.
|align=left|Spinning Hearts restore Mario's Power Meter when he passes through one. The amount of health recovered and how fast it does so are dependent on how quickly Mario moves through it.
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Vanish Cap.png|x100px]]<br>[[Vanish Cap]]
|Once collected from a blue block, the Vanish Cap turns [[Vanish Mario|Mario invisible]], allowing him to pass through wired cages and ignore enemies.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Power Star SM64 art.png|x100px]]<br>[[Power Star]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 1-up.png|100x100px]]<br>[[1-Up Mushroom|1UP Mushrooms]]
|The main objective of the game. Collecting enough Power Stars allows Mario to open ★ doors.
|align=left|Green [[mushroom]]s that give Mario an [[extra life]] each when obtained.
|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:MetalCapSM64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Metal Cap]]
|Once collected from a green block, the Metal Cap turns [[Metal Mario|Mario into metal]], allowing him to walk underwater and defeat small enemies by simply running into them.
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===Objects===
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Sprite Bubble.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bubble]]s
|align=left|Bubbles are released from opened underwater [[treasure chest|Treasure Chest]]s. Making contact with one refills Mario's [[Health Meter#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Power Meter]].
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Shrinker Pipe.png|x100px]]<br>[[Shrinker Pipe]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Green Shell.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Koopa Shell]]s
|Pipes that look visually similar to [[Warp Pipe]]s. They change Mario's size, making him either larger or smaller.
|align=left|Shells from [[Koopa Troopa]]s that Mario can ride, allowing him to defeat enemies he runs over and move around the course quicker. Pressing {{button|n64|Z}} causes the shell to disappear.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 BoB Cannon.png|x100px]]<br>[[Cannon]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Mario Cap.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]]
|Cannons that launch Mario to distant areas. They are accessed like pipes.
|align=left|Mario can lose his cap: It can be stolen by [[Klepto]] or a [[Ukiki|Ukkiki]] or blown away by [[wind]]. He takes more damage without it. Mario can complete a mission or exit a course without his cap, but it is still missing when he returns to the Mushroom Castle. He has to return to the specific course where he lost his cap to retrieve it.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Star Door screenshot.png|x100px]]<br>[[★ door]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Block.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Crate]]s
|Doors that require Power Stars to enter.
|align=left|Small [[Block (Super Mario 64)|blocks]] that can be picked up and tossed to defeat enemies. Crates break on impact and release collectible Yellow Coins.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Star Door Mario 64 sprite.png|x100px]]<br>[[Big Star Door]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:STROOP- Crazy Box.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Crazed Crate]]s
|Bigger variants of ★ doors that require Power Stars to enter, leading to boss levels.
|align=left|Living crates. When Mario grabs a Crazed Crate, it immediately bounces three times in the direction he was facing when it is grabbed, taking him with it. Each bounce is progressively higher. A Crazed Crate breaks at the end of the third bounce, breaking and releasing Yellow Coins.
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===Power-ups===
These are items that transform Mario's appearance and give him unique abilities. [[List of power-ups|Power-ups]] are available in [[Cap Block]]s, and they start appearing in the main courses only once their corresponding [[Cap Switch]]es are struck in the hidden [[Switch Palace|switch courses]]. Unlike in previous ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games, all power-ups in ''Super Mario 64'' only temporarily transform Mario, each one for 60 seconds. If he completes a mission in one of these forms, he will revert to his normal form. Additionally, Mario lacks a weak, diminutive [[Small Mario|Small form]] in this game. Mario can be under the effect of two of these power-ups simultaneously in [[Dire, Dire Docks]], namely the Metal and Vanish Caps.
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!width=12%|Cap Block
!width=10%|Power-up
!width=10%|Form
!Description
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Key Door.png|x100px]]<br>[[Key Door]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Red Cap Block.png|100x100px]]<br>Red block
|Doors that require a key to enter.
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:WingCap SM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Wing Cap]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:WingMarioSM64.png|110x110px]]<br>[[Wing Mario]]
|The Wing Cap is available only in red blocks and transforms Mario into Wing Mario. Performing a [[Triple Jump]] or launching from a [[cannon]] makes Wing Mario [[fly]]. Pressing up on {{button|n64|stick}} makes him descend, and pushing down makes him gain altitude. Alternating between both is necessary to keep Wing Mario airborne. Pressing {{button|n64|z}} brings him back to the ground.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Bob omb Battlefield painting.png|x100px]]<br>[[Painting]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Green Cap Block.png|100x100px]]<br>Green block
|Portals that are used to travel from the Mushroom Castle to the game's many levels.
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:MetalCapSM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Metal Cap]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 SM3DAS Metal Mario Render.png|110x110px]]<br>[[Metal Mario]]
|The Metal Cap is available in green blocks and turns Mario into Metal Mario, a nearly invincible form. He can receive only fall damage in this form. Metal Mario functions the same as his normal form, but he can destroy enemies just by making contact and is impervious to most hazardous obstacles. [[Wind]] and [[current]]s cannot push him. While he does not need air, Metal Mario cannot [[swim]] and sinks to the bottoms of bodies of water, enabling him to circumvent jet streams and other underwater obstacles.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Boo painting.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Boo painting}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Blue Cap Block.png|100x100px]]<br>Blue block
|Boo paintings that [[Vanish Mario]] can pass through.
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Vanish Cap.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Vanish Cap]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:Vanish Mario.png|110x110px]]<br>[[Vanish Mario]]
|The Vanish Cap is the final unlockable power-up and is contained in blue blocks. It transforms Mario into Vanish Mario, a form that allows Mario to phase through certain barriers and walls. Vanish Mario is undetectable to enemies, and they cannot harm him. He otherwise has the same abilities as normal Mario.
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===Objects===
Objects are interactable elements of the environment that cannot be picked up or collected by [[Mario]]. For objects that primarily function as obstructions or hazards, see [[#Obstacles|above]].
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!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733; color:white;"|Blocks and containers
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733;color:black;"|Trigger objects
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Mario Cork Block Artwork - Super Mario 64.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[Block (Super Mario 64)|Block]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:Bluecoinbox.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Blue Coin Block]]
|Plain-looking blocks that can be destroyed by a single punch or ground-pounding, containing coins.
|A block that causes a trail of Blue Coins to appear for a temporary period of time when ground-pounded. It disappears for the remainder of the accessed mission once struck.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Dotted-Line Block.png|x100px]]<br>[[Dotted-Line Block]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Brick Pillar.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Brick pillar]]
|Transparent blocks that turn solid and are able to be used after the player hits the Cap Switch.
|A pair of brick pillars is in the basement of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]. Ground-pounding them permanently drains the moat.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Crate.png|x100px]]<br>[[Crate]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bubble Ring.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Bubble ring]]
|Smaller variants of blocks that can be picked up and thrown.
|An underwater ring released by the [[Manta|Manta Ray]]. Swimming through five consecutive bubble rings rewards Mario with a Power Star.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Crazed Crate closeup.png|x100px]]<br>[[Crazed Crate]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:VanishSwitch.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Cap Switch]]
|Crates with faces that bounces around three times in the direction the player character is facing if grabbed.
|A type of [[! Switch]] found only in switch courses. Ground-pounding one permanently makes corresponding semi-visible blocks turn [[Cap Block|solid]], granting Mario access to the [[List of power-ups|power-up]]s they contain. There are only three Cap Switches in the game, and they correspond as follows: The red one makes the [[Wing Cap]] available, the green one makes the [[Metal Cap]] available, and the blue one makes the [[Vanish Cap]] available.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:The Secret 64.png|x100px]]<br>Metal crate<ref name=upchurch/>
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Crystal Tap.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Crystal Tap]]
|A large iron block that Mario can push.
|An {{wp|octahedron}} in [[Wet-Dry World]] that causes the [[water tide|water level]] to either rise or fall when touched.
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!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733; color:white;"|Ground-poundable objects
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model ! Switch.png|100x100px]]<br>[[! Switch|Purple Switch]]
|Purple Switches cause temporary changes to the surrounding environment when stepped on.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Stump.png|x100px]]<br>[[Stump]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Secrets.gif|100x100px]]<br>[[Secret]]
|Tree stumps. Ground-pounding and running around in circles can produces coins.
|One of five cryptically hidden "spots" within a course. Finding one causes a corresponding red number to appear onscreen. Locating all five secrets causes a Power Star to appear.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Moat Dam.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Moat pillar}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Stump.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Stump|Stake]]
|Pillars in the basement of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] that can be ground-pounded to drain the water.
|A stake needs to be struck by a Pound the Ground attack three times to be fully embedded into the earth, and doing so may produce a Yellow Coin or trigger a nearby event. Running around one may produce multiple coins.
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!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733; color:white;"|Climbable objects
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Treasure Chest.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Treasure chest|Treasure Chest]]
|A wooden chest that contains a [[bubble]] and opens when touched. In some missions, five Treasure Chests appear and either release a Power Star or trigger a change in the environment when opened in a specific order. Opening a chest out of order electrocutes Mario and forces the player to start over.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Court Tree SM64.png|x100px]][[File:Snowy Tree SM64.png|x100px]]<br>[[File:SM64 Castle Tree.png|x100px]]<br>[[Tree]]
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733;color:black;"|Climbable objects
|Tall plants. Most function similarly to poles.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:PoleJumpingForRedCoins.png|x100px]]<br>[[Pole]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Pole.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Pole]]
|Climbable poles. Mario clings to one by jumping onto it. He can ascend, descend, and change which face of the pole he is on by moving {{button|n64|stick}}. Pressing {{button|n64|A}} makes Mario jump from whichever face he is on.
|Mario clings to climbable poles by jumping onto them. He can ascend, descend, and change which face of a pole he is on when the player moves {{button|n64|stick}}. Pressing {{button|n64|A}} makes Mario jump from whichever face he is on. Poles' height and designs depend on where they are encountered. The finish line for footraces against [[Koopa the Quick]] is marked by a flagpole that operates the same way.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:JollyRogerBay.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Stone spire}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Castle Tree.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Tree]]
|Climbable rock-like poles that appear in [[Jolly Roger Bay]].
|Trees function like poles. Reaching the top of one sometimes triggers an event or releases a [[1-Up Mushroom|1UP Mushroom]] that homes in on Mario.
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|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Chain-Link (Horizontal).png|100x100px]]<br>[[Chain-Link|Wire net]] (horizontal)
|A ceiling of climbable metal netting.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Get the star!.png|x100px]]<br>[[Chain-Link|Wire net]] (horizontal)
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733;color:black;"|Blocks and platforms
|Fences Mario can climb horizontally.
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!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733; color:white;"|Interactable objects
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Walkway.png|100x100px]]<br>Accordian-like platforms<ref name=n64site/>
|Blue platforms connected to bridges in Bowser in the Fire Sea that gradually rise up and drop down.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Coffre 64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Bubble]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Dark World Stairs.png|100x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Activatable staircase}}
|Underwater bubbles that appear when Mario opens a treasure chest underwater, and contain oxygen that refills his Health Meter.
|A stairway that briefly appears when a switch is pressed.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:The Manta Ray's Reward.png|x100px]]<br>[[Bubble ring]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Arrow Lift.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Arrow Lift (Super Mario 64)|Arrow Lift]]
|Rings that trail behind a [[Manta|Manta Ray]]. Once Mario swims through five consecutive bubble rings, he is rewarded with a [[Power Star]].
|A floating block that begins to move back and forth once stood on. An activated Arrow Lift stops moving for two-second intervals before moving again.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Sign 1.png|x100px]][[File:SM64 Sign 2.png|x100px]]<br>Sign
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Block.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Block (Super Mario 64)|Block]]
|Posted signs that contain information on actions.
|Blocks contain Yellow Coins and release them once struck. They are visually identical to crates, but they are about the same height as Mario and cannot be picked up.
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!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733; color:white;"|Switches
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Bowser's Sub.png|100x100px]]<br>Bowser's Submarine
|The submarine appears only in [[Dire, Dire Docks]] during [[Board Bowser's Sub]], during which it floats on the surface of the water. Bowser's Submarine does not appear in subsequent missions, and completing Board Bowser's Sub unlocks access to [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]].
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:VanishSwitch.png|x100px]]<br>[[Cap Switch]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Cloud House.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Cloud House]]
|Dome-shaped and color-coded switches that activate solid ! switches. It comes in three different colors: red, blue, and green.
|A large floating building in [[Rainbow Ride]]. Magic carpets travel through the Cloud House on a rainbow that weaves through it. The fireplace in the building [[Flamethrower|shoots flames]].
 
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Purple Switch.png|x100px]]<br>[[! Switch#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Purple Switch]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Conveyor Belt.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Conveyor Belt|Conveyor belt]]
|Flat and rectangular switches that trigger events, such as turning a steep slope into a staircase.
|A platform with a moving surface. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on [[Tick Tock Clock]]'s face when Mario enters the course.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Bluecoinbox.png|x100px]]<br>[[Blue Coin Block]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Drawbridge.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Drawbridge]]
|Blue coin switches that activate blue coins.
|An object in [[Lethal Lava Land]] that opens and closes.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Crystal Tap.png|x100px]]<br>[[Crystal Tap]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Donut Block.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Donut Block|Falling Block]]
|Colorful octahedral switches that either raise or drain the water level in Wet-Dry World if Mario touches one.
|A floating platform that falls when stepped on. Thin, holeless Falling Blocks drop quickly, and Mario will lose ground if he does not keep moving forward.
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!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733; color:white;"|Platforms
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Flipping Block 1.png|100x100px]][[File:SM64 Asset Model Flipping Block 2.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Rotating platform|Flipping block]]
|A block platform that flips in set intervals. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on Tick Tock Clock's face when Mario enters the course.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Elevatortour.png|x100px]]<br>[[Lift]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Floating Wood Platform.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Float|Floating wooden platform]]<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 96</ref>
|Moving platforms. Their designs and environmental context for moving depends on where they are encountered.
|Floating wooden platforms sink slightly in water when stepped on, then rise back up.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Rotating lifts.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Rotating lifts}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Chairlift.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Chairlift|Gondola]]
|Lifts attached to a conveyer belt. It completely rotates as it reaches the apex of the conveyer belt, meaning Mario is pushed off of it if he does not jump off himself.
|A moving platform on [[Cool, Cool Mountain]]. The gondola moves once Mario steps on it. It stops if it returns to the bottom after Mario has walked off it.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 CCM Bob-omb Buddy.png|x100px]]<br>[[Chairlift]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Lift.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Lift]]
|Hanging rail-based platforms that moves once Mario lands on it and stopping again after it returns to the bottom if he has left it.
|A moving platform. Some lifts move along [[track]]s. Others move only up and down, like elevators. Their designs and environmental context for moving depend on where they are encountered.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Sky Rotation.png|x100px]]<br>[[Paddle Platform|Paddle wheel]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Magic Carpet.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Magic carpet]]
|A set of four lifts that perpetually spin around their pivot point.
|A type of lift in Rainbow Ride that travels along a rainbow. If Mario remains off a magic carpet for too long, it will disappear and respawn back at its original position.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Dark World Stairs.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Activatable staircase}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Merry-go-round.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Big Boo's Haunt|Merry-go-round]]
|Stairways that briefly appear when a switch is pressed.
|A spinning platform in the basement of Big Boo's Haunt.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Lava Lift.png|x100px]]<br>[[Lava Lift]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Metal Crate.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Metal crate]]<ref>Upchurch, p. 20</ref>
|A lift in [[Lethal Lava Land]] that helps Mario travel across lava.
|A large stone block that can be pushed.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Float.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Float}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Minute Hand.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Clock hand|Minute hand]]<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 115</ref>
|A wooden platform that floats on water.
|A long platform in Tick Tock Clock. It rotates in incremental intervals around a pivot point at the center of the course. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on Tick Tock Clock's face when Mario enters the course.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 WDW Arrowlift.png|x100px]]<br>[[Arrow Lift (Super Mario 64)|Arrow Lift]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Mushroom Platform.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Mushroom Platform|Mushroom]]
|Gray blocks with blue arrows that move back and forth when Mario steps on them.
|A tall platform that looks like a giant mushroom.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Elevator.png|x100px]]<br>[[lift|Elevator]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Paddle Platform.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Paddle Platform|Paddle wheel]]
|Lifts that rise up or drop once stepped on.
|A set of four lifts attached to a pivot. Standing on a lift causes the paddle wheel to rotate.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:HazyMazeElevator.png|x100px]]<br>[[Work Elevator]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Pillar.png|100x100px]]<br>Pillar
|A large flat platform with four arrow-emblazoned buttons that Mario can step on to move the platform.
|An object in [[Shifting Sand Land]] that can be stood upon to open the top of the pyramid.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Express Elevator.png|x100px]]<br>[[Lift|Express Elevator]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Propeller Platform.png|100x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Propeller-like platform}}
|An elevator in [[Wet-Dry World]] that drops once stepped on, then rises back up.
|A platform in [[Rainbow Ride]] that spins. It can either be ridden or hinder Mario's path.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:RainbowRideCarpet.png|x100px]]<br>[[Magic carpet]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Puzzle.png|100x100px]]<br>[[8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces|Puzzle]]
|A carpet that will follow a set rainbow styled rail once stepped on. If the player remains off the carpet for too long, it will disappear and respawn back in its original position.
|A sliding puzzle of [[Bowser]] suspended over lava. The individual pieces constantly shift positions, forming and unforming the image of Bowser on the puzzle.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Tracks.png|x100px]]<br>[[Track]]s
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Pyramid Platform.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Pyramid platform]]
|Rails represented by a broken chain of flame throwers that can moves lifts where Mario can travel.
|A platform that flips upside down for a few seconds once activated by a Purple Switch.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Donut liftSM64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Donut Block|Falling Block]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Rainbow Cruiser.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Rainbow Cruiser]]
|A type of platform that falls if players stand on it long enough.
|A six-winged [[airship]] flying in the direction of strong [[wind]]s.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Fire Sea End.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Fast Falling Block}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Log.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Rolling log]]
|Platforms that fall immediately when stood on.
|Logs roll when stood on. Mario must keep pace with a log's roll to avoid falling off.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Dark World Tilt.png|x100px]]<br>[[Seesaw]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Rotating Bar.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Rotating bar]]
|A long wooden platform that tilt left or right depending on where Mario walks on. They have different appearances depending on where they are found.
|A thin platform embedded in the side of Tick Tock Clock. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on Tick Tock Clock's face when Mario enters the course.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Rolling log.png|x100px]]<br>[[Rolling log]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Rotating Bridge.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Rotating bridge]]<ref>Pelland and Owsen, pp. 25, 26, 28</ref>
|Cylindrical wooden platforms that, when stood on, roll over. The player must run along them or jump carefully to avoid falling off until they reach their destination on a set path.
|A wooden platform in [[Whomp's Fortress]] that rotates 180˚ around a pivot point.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Whomp's Fortress Isles.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Spinning island platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Seesaw.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Seesaw]]
|Platforms in [[Whomp's Fortress]], [[Lethal Lava Land]], [[Wet-Dry World]], and [[Rainbow Ride]] that spin.
|A long platform that tilts left or right depending on where Mario walks. Seesaws have different appearances depending on where they are found, as well as unconventional shapes.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Whomp's Fortress screenshot.png|x100px]]<br>Rotating bridge<ref>Pelland and Owsen, pages 25, 26, 28</ref>
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Dotted-Line Block.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Dotted-Line Block|Semi-visible block]]
|A platform in [[Whomp's Fortress]] that turns in a 180 degree axis.
|A transparent block that turns solid and is able to be used after the player hits the Cap Switch.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Wooden plank.png|x100px]]<br>Wooden beam<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 28</ref>
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Sunken Ship.png|100x100px]]<br>Ship
|A plank-like platform in [[Whomp's Fortress]] that can be knocked over to create a bridge.
|A sunken ship appears at the bottom of [[Jolly Roger Bay]], and it is where [[Maw-Ray|Unagi]] nests. Approaching it causes Unagi to stir and exit the vessel, granting Mario access to its hull. The ship subsequently can be found floating on the surface of the water during [[Red Coins on the Ship Afloat]].
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Dark World Tower.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Sliding rectangular platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Sliding Platform.png|100x100px]]<br>Sliding platform<ref name=upchurch_redcoins>Upchurch, p. 30</ref>
|A long rectangular platform in [[Bowser in the Dark World]] and [[Bowser in the Sky]] that slides in and out.
|A long rectangular platform in [[Bowser in the Dark World]] and [[Bowser in the Sky]] that slides in and out.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Dark World Platforms.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Sliding square lifts}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Floating Island 1.png|100x100px]][[File:SM64 Asset Model Spinning Disc.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Spinning disc]]<ref name=RR_disc>Pelland and Owsen, p. 119</ref>
|Square-shaped paired platforms that move around within a larger square.
|A spinning circular platform suspended in the air. Spinning discs' designs and environmental context for moving depend on where they are encountered. In [[Tick Tock Clock]], triangular and hexigonal variants serve the same function as spinning discs, where the speed and direction vary depending on the time Mario enters the course. In Lethal Lava Land, there is a ringed spinning disc that around the volcano that periodically stops, during which the volcano erupts.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round.PNG|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Spinning floor}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Square.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Square (platform)|Square]]
|A platform in [[Big Boo's Haunt]] that spins in the merry-go-round area.
|One of a pair of square-shaped platforms that move within the rims of a larger square-shaped frame.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Wobble platform.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Wobble platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Swing.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Swing]]
|Square platforms in [[Lethal Lava Land]] that wobble from left to right when the player stands towards one of its edges.
|A lift that moves back and forth like a pendulum.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Fire Sea Tide.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Lava float}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Tapering Platform 1.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Tapering platform]]
|A squared or rectangular platform in [[Lethal Lava Land]] and [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]] that sinks and rises in lava.
|A square or rectangular platform that floats in [[lava]], occasionally partially sinking. The middle section is higher than the edges and, as such, is the only safe place to stand.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Drawbridge.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Drawbridge}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Wire Platform 1.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Grated platform|Wire platform]]
|A drawbridge in [[Lethal Lava Land]] that opens and closes.
|A mesh lift in lava. Some wire platforms move along tracks that temporarily submerge them in lava.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Spinning ring platform.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Spinning ring platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Wobbly Platform.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Wobbly platform]]<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 80</ref>
|A platform in [[Lethal Lava Land]] that spins. It stops when the volcano erupts, then resumes spinning.
|A prism-shaped platform that tilts toward the direction that Mario is standing on, dipping the nearest corner into lava.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Fire Sea Spinner.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Tilting platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Wooden Beam.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Wooden beam]]<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 28</ref>
|A platform in [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]] that tilts sideways from left to right.
|A plank in Whomp's Fortress. [[Kick]]ing or [[punch]]ing the wooden beam causes it to fall over and become useable as a bridge.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Sandymario.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Pillar}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Work Elevator.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Work Elevator]]
|Pillars in [[Shifting Sand Land]] that can be stood upon to open the top of the pyramid.
|A large flat platform with four arrow-emblazoned buttons. Stepping on a button causes the Work Elevator to move in that direction until it meets an obstruction.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Fire Sea Shifter.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Shifting interconnected platforms}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model ! Block.png|100x100px]]<br>[[! Block|Yellow block]]
|Blue platforms connected to bridges in [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]] that gradually rise up and drop down.
|A floating ! Block that contains items. It releases its content when Mario jumps underneath it. It is functionally comparable to the [[? Block]]s of prior ''Super Mario'' games and is the only ! Block available at the start of the game.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Mushroom Platform.png|x100px]]<br>[[Mushroom Platform]]
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733;color:black;"|Transportation objects
|Mushrooms that serve as platforms.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Tick Tock Clock Star 4.png|x100px]]<br>[[Conveyor Belt]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Star Door screenshot.png|100x100px]]<br>[[★ door]]
|Platforms that carry Mario from another place to another without him moving. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|A door to a room that holds (a) painting(s), four of which open only once Mario has collected the required numbers of Power Stars indicated on the fronts of the doors. Not all paintings are locked behind ★ doors.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>Flipping block<ref>Pelland and Owsen, pages 113, 114</ref>
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:Star Door Mario 64 sprite.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Big Star Door]]
|A cubed platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that flips. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|A larger ★ door that has a higher Power Star-threshold to unlock. Three of the four Big Star Doors lead to rooms that contain Bowser courses.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>Flipping triangular block<ref>Pelland and Owsen, page 116</ref>
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Cannon.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Cannon]]
|A triangular platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that flips. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|Cannons launch Mario to distant areas. They are accessed like pipes. Most cannons are overseen by [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] and become accessible only after Mario speaks to them.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Stop Time for Red Coins SM64.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Rotary bar}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Clock.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Tick Tock Clock|Clock]]
|A platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that rotates. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|The portal for Tick Tock Clock. The placement of the clock's hands when Mario enters the face determines the speed and direction of the platforms and obstacles in the course. None of these objects move if he enters the face with the minute hand on 12, and they move slowly if it is on 3.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Spinning hexagonal platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Key Door.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Key Door]]
|A hexagonal platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that spins. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|A door that requires a key to open. Key Doors lead to new sections of the castle.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Spinning triangular platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:Bob omb Battlefield painting.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Painting]]
|A triangular platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that spins. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|A magical portal created by Bowser. Paintings lead to the courses of the game.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>[[Lift|Moving cube platform]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Texture Painting (Boo).png|100x100px]]<br>Painting ([[Boo]])
|A brown cube platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that moves up and down. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|Paintings of Boos appear only in Big Boo's Haunt, and Mario can pass through them only in his [[Vanish Mario|Vanish form]].
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>[[Lift|Moving rectangular platform]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Volcano.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Lethal Lava Land|Volcano]]
|A rectangular platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that moves up and down. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|The volcano is at the center of Lethal Lava Land and periodically shoots fire. The volcano's interior can be accessed, and two Power Stars can be obtained in it.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Get a hand.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Clock hand}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Pipe.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Warp Pipe|Warp pipe]]
|An arrow-like platform in [[Tick Tock Clock]] that moves gradually. The speed and direction varies depending on the time Mario enters the course.
|A pipe going through the ground that brings Mario to a new area. He enters one by physically jumping into it. The cabin chimney on Cool, Cool Mountain functions like a warp pipe. Some pipes are [[Shrinker Pipe]]s that change Mario's size and bring him to the two different versions of [[Tiny-Huge Island]].
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Blue Flamethrower.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Propeller platform}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Warp Point.gif|100x100px]]<br>[[Warp|Warp Point]]
|A platform in [[Rainbow Ride]] that spin. It can either be ridden or hinder Mario's path.
|Warp Points are hidden spots within a course that teleport Mario from one point to another.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Swingin' in the Breeze.PNG|x100px]]<br>[[Pendulum Platform]]
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733;color:black;"|Other objects
|A platform in [[Rainbow Ride]] that sway from side to side indefinitely.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:RainbowRideTriangle.png|x100px]]<br>[[Pyramid platform]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Arrow sign.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Arrow Sign]]
|A platform in [[Rainbow Ride]] that flip upside-down for a few seconds once activated by a [[! Switch#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Purple Switch]].
|A sign that directs the player towards the intended focus of the mission they enter.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Transparent cloud}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Butterfly.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Butterfly]]
|A cloud in [[Over the Rainbows]] that cannot be used as platforms. Some of them contain a [[Red Coin]].
|Butterflies may turn into [[1-Up Mushroom|1UP Mushroom]]s or giant iron balls that pursue Mario through the air before exploding if he persistently bothers them. They otherwise fly around passively.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Sliding puzzle piece}}
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Screenshot Cloud.png|100x100px]]<br>Cloud<ref>Pelland and Owsen, p. 126</ref>
|A puzzle piece in [[Lethal Lava Land]] that acts like a platform and slides in any four directions.
|A cloud in [[Over the Rainbows|Wing Mario Over the Rainbow]] that cannot be used as a platform. Some transparent clouds contain a [[Red Coin]].
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Red Coins on the Ship Afloat.png|x100px]]<br>Ship<ref>(June 10, 1998). [https://web.archive.org/web/19980610064350/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/3-4.html Course 3 - Star 4: Red Coins on the Ship Afloat]. ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved July 21, 2023.</ref>
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Wing Mario Over the Rainbow.png|100x100px]]<br>Rainbow
|A ship in [[Jolly Roger Bay]] that tilts left to right.
|Rainbows passively indicate an intended direction for the player to follow. Magic carpets move along them in [[Rainbow Ride]], and arches connect different [[Cloud Lift|clouds]] in Wing Mario Over the Rainbow. A ring-shaped rainbow in Rainbow Ride provides a visual target for the player to launch Mario out of a cannon. All rainbows are intangible.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:BowserSub64.png|x100px]]<br>Bowser's Submarine<ref>(June 10, 1998). [https://web.archive.org/web/19980610064831/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/9-1.html Course 9 - Star 1: Board Bowser's Sub Bowser in the Dark World]. ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved March 15, 2022.</ref>
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:Sign Model SM64.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Sign]]
|This appears in only [[Board Bowser's Sub|one mission]] in [[Dire, Dire Docks]].
|A posted board that contains information on actions, scenarios, and locations. Signs can be ground-pounded into the ground. There are variants found hanging on walls.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 RR CCtR 1a.png|x100px]]<br>[[Rainbow Cruiser]]
|align=center style="background:white"|[[File:SM64 Asset Model Star Marker.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Star Marker]]
|An airship that appears in [[Rainbow Ride]].
|A Power Star appears above a Star Marker in missions where Mario must collect eight Red Coins.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SMAS Cloud House.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[Cloud House]]
|A large floating manor that appears in [[Rainbow Ride]].
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!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733; color:white;"|Other objects
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SM64 Arrow sign.png|x100px]]<br>[[Arrow Sign]]
|Directs Mario one direction.
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:nocoverart.png|x100px]]<br>{{conjectural|Rainbow ring}}
|Directs Mario where to fire in [[Rainbow Ride]].
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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:StarMarkerSM64.png|x100px]]<br>[[Star Marker]]
|Star-shaped shadows that mark the spot where a Power Star appears once all eight Red Coins have been collected.
|}
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==Reissues==
==Reissues==
===''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version''===
===''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version''===
''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version'' (Japanese: スーパーマリオ64 振動パック対応バージョン) is a version of the original game released in Japan on July 18, 1997 that includes [[Rumble Pak]] support. This game is the same as the international release of the game, as it retains all of the glitch fixes as well as graphical and sound changes (except Mario calling Bowser by his name in the "So long kinga{{sic}} Bowser!"<ref>Martinet, Charles (April 29, 2019). [https://twitter.com/CharlesMartinet/status/1122713913269710848 Tweet by Charles Martinet]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved February 6, 2021.</ref> voice clip, which was changed to "Buh-bye!"). Other differences include a new title screen Easter egg and the fixing of the "Backwards Long Jump" glitch. This version was re-released for the Virtual Console on Wii in Japan on December 2, 2006, then on Wii U on April 8, 2015.
''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version'' (Japanese: スーパーマリオ64 振動パック対応バージョン) is a version of the original game released in Japan on July 18, 1997, that includes [[nwiki:Rumble (feature)#Nintendo 64|Rumble Pak]] support. This game is the same as the international release of the game, as it retains all of the [[glitch]] fixes as well as graphical and sound changes (except Mario calling Bowser by his name in the "''So long<!--sic--> kinga{{sic}} Bowser!''"<ref>Martinet, Charles (April 29, 2019). [https://twitter.com/CharlesMartinet/status/1122713913269710848 Tweet by Charles Martinet]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved February 6, 2021.</ref> voice clip, which was changed to "''Buh-bye!''"). Other differences include a new title screen [[Easter egg]] and the fixing of the "[[List of Super Mario 64 glitches#Backwards Long Jump|Backwards Long Jump]]" glitch. This version was rereleased for the [[Virtual Console]] on the [[Wii]] in Japan on December 2, 2006, then on the [[Wii U]] on April 8, 2015.


===''Super Mario 64 DS''===
===''Super Mario 64 DS''===
{{main|Super Mario 64 DS}}
{{main|Super Mario 64 DS}}
''Super Mario 64 DS'' is a remake of the game for the [[Nintendo DS]], bearing some new features in its storyline, gameplay and graphics. Unlike ''Super Mario 64'', Mario is not the only playable character (nor is he even available at the start; the only character available at the start of the game is [[Yoshi]]); in addition to Yoshi, [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]] also join the adventure in order to rescue Princess Toadstool from the hands of Bowser. Yoshi being on the roof at the start of the game is a reference to the fact that he is there at the end of the original version. Other new features within the game include a multi-player mode, in which up to four players can play simultaneously on each Nintendo DS connected together locally; [[minigame]]s to play with each character; and new additions to the story mode such as new missions and levels.
''Super Mario 64 DS'' is a remake of the game for the [[Nintendo DS]], bearing some new features in its storyline, gameplay, and graphics. Unlike in ''Super Mario 64'', Mario is not the only playable character (nor is he even available at the start; the only character available at the start of the game is [[Yoshi]]); in addition to Yoshi, [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]] also join the adventure in order to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Yoshi's being on the roof at the start of the game is a reference to the fact that he is there at the end of the original version. Other new features within the game include a multiplayer mode, in which up to four players can play simultaneously on each Nintendo DS connected together locally; [[minigame]]s to play with each character; and new additions to the story mode such as new missions and levels.


===''Super Mario 3D All-Stars''===
===''Super Mario 3D All-Stars''===
{{main|Super Mario 3D All-Stars}}
{{main|Super Mario 3D All-Stars}}
''Super Mario 3D All-Stars'' is a compilation game for the [[Nintendo Switch]] featuring high-definition remasters of ''Super Mario 64'' (specifically the ''Shindō Pak Taiō Version'',<ref>Master0fHyrule (September 18, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nucFfPVTi1M 5 MAJOR Differences In Super Mario 64 That You Will Miss! (Super Mario 3D All Stars)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 23, 2020.</ref> marking its first international release), ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. It was released on September 18, 2020 as part of the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|35th anniversary]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' The game is displayed in 720p resolution and contains redone textures.
''Super Mario 3D All-Stars'' is a compilation game for the [[Nintendo Switch]] featuring high-definition remasters of ''Super Mario 64'' (specifically the ''Shindō Pak Taiō Version'',<ref>Master0fHyrule (September 18, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nucFfPVTi1M 5 MAJOR Differences In Super Mario 64 That You Will Miss! (Super Mario 3D All Stars)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 23, 2020.</ref> marking its first international release), ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. It was released on September 18, 2020, as part of the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|35th anniversary]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' The game is displayed in 720p resolution and contains redone textures.


==Version differences==
==Version differences==
There are a total of four Nintendo 64 releases of ''Super Mario 64'': the original Japanese version, the North American release, the European and Australian release, and the Japanese ''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version'' re-release.  
There is a total of four Nintendo 64 releases of ''Super Mario 64'': the original Japanese version, the North American release, the European and Australian release, and the Japanese ''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version'' rerelease.
===Changes to the North American release===
===Changes to the North American release===
====Text changes====
====Text changes====
*The script is exclusively in English.
*The script is exclusively in English.
*Princess Peach signs her letter with a large, pink "Peach". In the Japanese release, she signs her letter in normal sized black text.
*Princess Peach signs her letter with a large pink "Peach." In the Japanese release, she signs her letter in normal-sized black text.


====Audiovisual changes====
====Audiovisual changes====
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*The entrance to [[Jolly Roger Bay]] is changed. In the original release, it is a painting of bubbles in a blue frame. In western releases, it is a painting of a sunken ship in a gold frame.
*The entrance to [[Jolly Roger Bay]] is changed. In the original release, it is a painting of bubbles in a blue frame. In Western releases, it is a painting of a sunken ship in a gold frame.
*In the Japanese version, the animation that plays when Mario collects a key after defeating Bowser depicts him dancing with a Power Star, as he does after completing a Power Star mission in all versions of the game. In western releases, this is changed to a new animation in which Mario dances with the key itself.
*In the Japanese version, the animation that plays when Mario collects a key after defeating Bowser depicts him dancing with a Power Star, as he does after completing a Power Star mission in all versions of the game. In Western releases, this is changed to a new animation in which Mario dances with the key itself.
*The unused "key" HUD icon is removed from this version. It is replaced with a corrupted graphic.  
*The unused "key" HUD icon is removed from this version. It is replaced with a corrupted graphic.  
*The J, Q, V, Z, %, &, !, and ‼ characters are removed from the game's multicolored font, and replaced with corrupted graphics similar to the key. None of these symbols are actually used anywhere in the game.
*The J, Q, V, Z, %, &, !, and ‼ characters are removed from the game's multicolored font and replaced with corrupted graphics similar to the key. None of these symbols are actually used anywhere in the game.
*The [[Chain Chomp]]'s bark has been changed to a completely different sound.
*The [[Chain Chomp]]'s bark has been changed to a completely different sound.
*The [[Red Coin]] sound effect increases in pitch with each coin collected. In the Japanese release, all red coins make the same sound.
*The [[Red Coin]] sound effect increases in pitch with each coin collected. In the Japanese release, all Red Coins make the same sound.
*The intro cutscene has several additional sound effects not present in the original release:
*The intro cutscene has several additional sound effects not present in the original release:
**The blowing of wind when Lakitu is flying.
**The blowing of wind when Lakitu is flying
**The click of the camera shutter when the in-game camera moves to Lakitu's perspective.
**The click of the camera shutter when the in-game camera moves to Lakitu's perspective
**The spring sound and voice line "Ha ha!" when Mario jumps out of the pipe.
**The spring sound and voice line "''Ha ha!''" when Mario jumps out of the pipe
*A sound effect not present in the Japanese game plays when Mario exits a course through the pause menu.
*A sound effect not present in the Japanese game plays when Mario exits a course through the pause menu.
*When entering certain substages, such as [[Tower of the Wing Cap]], the Power Star collection sound effect plays.
*When Mario enters certain substages, such as the [[Tower of the Wing Cap]], the Power Star collection sound effect plays.
*When Lakitu appears to explain things to Mario, a short tune entitled "Lakitu's Message" plays. Since this tune is not in the original Japanese release, it isn't found on the official soundtrack.
*When Lakitu appears to explain things to Mario, a short tune entitled "Lakitu's Message" plays. Since this tune is not in the original Japanese release, it is not found on the official soundtrack.
*Western releases add more voice acting for Mario:
*Western releases add more voice acting for Mario:
**"Hello!" when [[Mario's face|his face]] greets the player on the title screen.
**"''Hello!''" when [[Mario's face|his face]] greets the player on the title screen
**"Okey-dokey!" when the player chooses a save file.
**"''Okey-dokey!''" when the player chooses a save file
**"Let's-a go!" when the player chooses a star before entering a course.
**"''Let's-a go!''" when the player chooses a Star before entering a course
**"Game over!" when he runs out of lives.
**"''Game over!''" when he runs out of lives
**"Press START to play!" during the title screen demo.
**"''Press START to play!''" during the title screen demo
**"Boing!" when he jumps off a [[Spindrift]].
**"''Boing!''" when he jumps off a [[Spindrift]]
**"I'm-a tired!" and the names of various pastas when he is sleeping.
**"''I'm-a tired!''" and the names of various pastas when he is sleeping
**"Mamma mia!" when falling out of a non-painting course after Mario loses a life.
**"''Mamma mia!''" when falling out of a non-painting course after Mario loses a life
**In the original Japanese version, Mario says "Here we go!" when he throws Bowser. In western versions, he only says "Here we go!" when throwing Bowser a short distance. When he throws Bowser a long distance, he instead says, "So long kinga Bowser!".
**In the original Japanese version, Mario says, "''Here we go!''" when he throws Bowser. In Western versions, he says, "''Here we go!''" only when throwing Bowser a short distance. When he throws Bowser a long distance, he instead says, "''So long kinga Bowser!''"
**Similarly, when Mario hits a wall in the Japanese version, he grunts. In western versions, Mario grunts if he hits a wall at a low speed, but says "D'oh!" if he [[Long Jump]]s or dives into a wall.
**Similarly, when Mario hits a wall in the Japanese version, he grunts. In Western versions, Mario grunts if he hits a wall at a low speed, but he says, "''D'oh!''" if he [[Long Jump|long-jump]]s or dives into a wall.
**When Mario [[Triple Jump]]s in the Japanese release, he says "Yahoo!". In western releases, he randomly says any of "Yahoo!", "Wha-ha!", or "Yippee!"; however, he says only "Yahoo!" when using the improved Triple Jump obtained after talking to Yoshi.
**When Mario [[Triple Jump|triple-jump]]s in the Japanese release, he says, "''Yahoo!''" In Western releases, he randomly says, "''Yahoo!''", "''Wha-ha!''", or "''Yippee!''"; however, he says only "''Yahoo!''" when using the improved Triple Jump obtained after he talks to Yoshi.
*All of Princess Peach's voice acting is new in this version of the game.
*All of Princess Peach's voice acting is new in this version of the game.


====Fixed glitches====
====Fixed glitches====
[[File:SM64 Frozen Head.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Mario looking away from the camera]]
[[File:SM64 Frozen Head.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Mario looking away from the camera]]
*When Mario steps on one of the [[Cap Switch]]es, a text box is triggered that explains the function of the switch. In the Japanese release, this text box causes the action in-game to pause until the text box is closed. If a Power Star is collected before this text box appears, the star does not vanish as it is supposed to do upon collection. In western releases, the text box does not cause the action to pause, which fixes this glitch.
*When Mario steps on one of the [[Cap Switch]]es, a text box that explains the function of the switch is triggered. In the Japanese release, this text box causes the action in-game to pause until the text box is closed. If a Power Star is collected before this text box appears, the Star does not vanish as it is supposed to do upon collection. In Western releases, the text box does not cause the action to pause, which fixes this glitch.
*If 1000 coins are collected, the coin counter is intended to immediately set itself back to 999 coins. In the Japanese release, it instead sets the life counter to 999. Because the life counter is stored in memory as a one byte wide signed field, this causes an overflow, and Mario's life total becomes -25. Western releases correctly set the coin counter to 999, rather than the life counter.
*If 1,000 coins are collected, the coin counter is intended to immediately set itself back to 999 coins. In the Japanese release, it instead sets the life counter to 999. Because the life counter is stored in memory as a one-byte-wide signed field, this causes an overflow, and Mario's life total becomes -25. Western releases correctly set the coin counter to 999, rather than the life counter.
*The first two times Bowser is defeated, he leaves behind a key. If Mario is standing where the key lands and the player presses {{button|n64|cup}} to activate the first person camera, Mario continues to look that way during the key collection cutscene.
*The first two times Bowser is defeated, he leaves behind a key. If Mario is standing where the key lands and the player presses {{button|n64|cup}} to activate the first-person camera, Mario continues to look that way during the key collection cutscene.
*In [[Shifting Sand Land]]'s pyramid, collecting the fifth secret may [[List of Super Mario 64 glitches#Japanese music cut-out|cause the audio to stop playing]]. If this happens, attempting to leave the course in any way causes the game to crash.
*In [[Shifting Sand Land]]'s pyramid, collecting the fifth [[secret]] may [[List of Super Mario 64 glitches#Japanese music cut-out|cause the audio to stop playing]]. If this happens, attempting to leave the course in any way causes the game to crash.
*If Mario exits a course while standing on a moving platform, he retains his momentum when the Mushroom Castle loads. This causes Mario to spawn in an abnormal location.
*If Mario exits a course while standing on a moving platform, he retains his momentum when the Mushroom Castle loads. This causes Mario to spawn in an abnormal location.


====Level design changes====
====Level design changes====
*In the mission [[Blast to the Stone Pillar]], the Power Star is in a [[! Block|yellow block]], rather than in the open as it was in the Japanese release.
*In the mission [[Blast to the Stone Pillar]], the Power Star is in a [[! Block|yellow block]], rather than in the open as it was in the Japanese release.
*In the mission [[Li'l Penguin Lost]], the Power Star's spawn location has been moved from directly above the [[Mother Penguin]] to an empty area adjacent to her. This was apparently done because the penguin's hitbox made it difficult to collect the star in its original location.
*In the mission [[Li'l Penguin Lost]], the Power Star's spawn location has been moved from directly above the [[Mother Penguin]] to an empty area adjacent to her. This was apparently done because the penguin's hitbox made it difficult to collect the Star in its original location.


===Changes to the European and Australian release===
===Changes to the European and Australian release===
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====Text changes====
*The script can be switched between English, German, and French.
*The script can be switched between English, German, and French.
*The North American version's "Sound" menu has been renamed to "Options", reflecting the fact that the in-game language can be changed from this menu.
*The North American version's "Sound" menu has been renamed "Options," reflecting the fact that the in-game language can be changed from this menu.
*The characters Ä, Ö, and Ü have been added to the multicolored font, to allow proper representation of the German language. The Ü character is not actually used anywhere in the game. V and Z, which are present in the Japanese release but changed to corrupted characters in the North American release, are restored in this edition of the game.
*The characters Ä, Ö, and Ü have been added to the multicolored font, to allow proper representation of the German language. The Ü character is not actually used anywhere in the game. V and Z, which are present in the Japanese release but changed to corrupted characters in the North American release, are restored in this edition of the game.


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*The copyright date on the title screen is changed to reflect the release year of the European and Australian editions. The trademark symbol was changed for unknown reasons, and the logo is slightly narrower.
*The copyright date on the title screen is changed to reflect the release year of the European and Australian editions. The trademark symbol was changed for unknown reasons, and the logo is slightly narrower.
*The intro screen says "PRESS START" in the NTSC versions, but just "START" in the PAL version. The text was also moved slightly to the left in the PAL version.
*The intro screen says "PRESS START" in the NTSC versions but just "START" in the PAL version. The text was also moved slightly to the left in the PAL version.
*The NTSC versions have slight letterboxing, while the PAL version does not. This is most noticeable with the gap between the edge of the HUD elements and the edge of the screen.
*The NTSC versions have slight letterboxing, while the PAL version does not. This is most noticeable with the gap between the edge of the HUD elements and the edge of the screen.
*In the intro, Mario jumps out of a pipe and a variation on the classic Mario pipe sound effect plays. In this edition of the game, the sound effect plays at a much quieter volume.
*In the intro, Mario jumps out of a pipe and a variation on the classic Mario pipe sound effect plays. In this edition of the game, the sound effect plays at a much quieter volume.
*The sound of a [[Big Star Door]] closing is now more similar to the sound of the door opening.
*The sound of a [[Big Star Door]] closing is now more similar to the sound of the door opening.
*The yellow coin collecting sound is slightly slowed down.
*The Yellow Coin collecting sound is slightly slowed down.
*The sound effect of grabbing and then releasing Mario's face on the title screen is changed.
*The sound effect of grabbing and then releasing Mario's face on the title screen is changed.
*Mario's [[Double Jump (consecutive)|Double Jump]] sound is different.
*Mario's [[Double Jump (consecutive)|Double Jump]] sound is different.


====Gameplay Changes====
====Gameplay changes====
*This version of the game outputs a signal compatible with the PAL television standard, rather than the NTSC standard used by the North American and Japanese releases. Therefore, it outputs 25 frames per second instead of 30. This causes everything in the game to happen at 5/6ths of the speed that it happens in the North American release.
*This version of the game outputs a signal compatible with the PAL television standard, rather than the NTSC standard used by the North American and Japanese releases. Therefore, it outputs 25 frames per second instead of 30. This causes everything in the game to happen at five sixths of the speed that it happens in the North American release.


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===Changes in ''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version''===
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====Text changes====
*The original Japanese script is restored.
*The original Japanese script is restored.
*Text that mentioned pressing {{button|n64|B}} to read signs in both the original Japanese and localized scripts now additionally mentions {{button|n64|A}} can be pressed as an alternative.
*Text that mentioned pressing {{button|n64|B}} to read [[sign]]s in both the original Japanese and localized scripts now additionally mentions {{button|n64|A}} can be pressed as an alternative.


====Audiovisual changes====
====Audiovisual changes====
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*A notice in the lower right corner of the intro screen informs players that this release is compatible with the Rumble Pak.
*A notice in the lower right corner of the intro screen informs players that this release is compatible with the Rumble Pak.
*If the player presses {{button|n64|Z}} on the intro screen, the background fills with images of Mario's face. These faces are copied from the frame buffer, so they move in synchronization with the modeled Mario face.
*If the player presses {{button|n64|Z}} on the intro screen, the background fills with images of Mario's face. These faces are copied from the frame buffer, so they move in synchronization with the modeled Mario face.
*The voice line "So long kinga Bowser!" is changed to "Buh-bye!", likely since Bowser's Japanese name is Koopa.  
*The voice line "''So long kinga Bowser!''" is changed to "''Buh-bye!''" likely since Bowser's Japanese name is Koopa.  
*Mario's [[Double Jump (consecutive)|Double Jump]] sound is a higher pitched version of the same sound from the European and Australian version.
*Mario's Double Jump sound is a higher-pitched version of the same sound from the European and Australian version.
*One of Mario's single [[jump]] sounds is higher-pitched.
*One of Mario's single [[jump]] sounds is higher-pitched.
*Mario faces the camera after grabbing a tree.
*Mario faces the camera after grabbing a tree.
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*The game is compatible with the Rumble Pak.
*The game is compatible with the Rumble Pak.
*The "Backwards Long Jump" glitch has been fixed. Although the move itself can be performed, the player is prevented from gaining high speeds.
*The "Backwards Long Jump" glitch has been fixed. Although the move itself can be performed, the player is prevented from gaining high speeds.
*The Power Star in [[Blast to the Stone Pillar]] is out in the open like in the original Japanese release rather than in a [[! Block|yellow block]] like in the international releases.
*The Power Star in Blast to the Stone Pillar is out in the open like in the original Japanese release rather than in a yellow block like in the international releases.


==Notable mistakes and errors==
==Notable mistakes and errors==
*At the end of the game, when speaking to [[Yoshi]] on the castle roof, he says "Mario!!! '''It''' that really you???" instead of "Mario!!! Is that really you???".
[[File:SM64 It That Really You.png|thumb|It that really you???]]
*If Mario is one star short of opening a ★ door, it still refers to the word needed in the plural: "You need 1 more Star'''s'''" instead of "You need 1 more Star."
*If the player copies a save file to another file that already has data, it will say "Save Data '''Exits'''" instead of "Save Data Exists." This was fixed in ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''.
Those errors remained in the [[Virtual Console]] version. However, they were removed in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', as Yoshi is a playable character and the message that appears when Mario does not have enough stars to open a ★ door is instead "You need (number) more."
*On the floating island of the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]], one of the [[sign]]s says, "Pull back '''to to''' fly up." This was fixed in ''Super Mario 3D All-Stars''.
*On [[Cool, Cool Mountain]], the Headless Snowman says, "Have you run '''in to''' any headhunters lately??" instead of "into."
*At the end of the game, when Mario speaks to [[Yoshi]] on the castle roof, he says, "Mario!!! '''It''' that really you???" instead of "Mario!!! Is that really you???"
*If Mario is one Star short of opening a ★ door, the message still refers to the word needed in the plural: "You need 1 more Star'''s'''" instead of "You need 1 more Star."
Those errors remained in the [[Virtual Console]] version. However, they were removed in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', as Yoshi is a playable character and the message that appears when the player does not have enough Stars to open a ★ door is instead "You need [number] more."


==Pre-release and unused content==
==Pre-release and unused content==
{{main|List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content}}
{{main|List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content}}
One unused asset is the [[Blargg]], which is still in the game's data, and would've appeared in the Lethal Lava Land, Bowser in the Fire Sea, and Wing Mario Over the Rainbow stages. Also, [[Big Boo]] held a key instead of a Star inside of him. The purpose of the keys was to unlock a variety of the various doors in Big Boo's Haunt - there was even a "key counter". 32 levels were planned for the game, but only fifteen of them made it into the final product.
One unused asset is the [[Blargg]], which is still in the game's data, and would have appeared in Lethal Lava Land, Bowser in the Fire Sea, and Wing Mario Over the Rainbow. Also, the [[Big Boo (character)|Big Boo]] held a key instead of a Star inside him. The purpose of the keys was to unlock many of the doors in Big Boo's Haunt—there was even a "key counter." 32 levels were planned for the game, but only fifteen of them made it into the final product.


==Staff==
==Staff==
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''Super Mario 64'' was the last game to be directed by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].
''Super Mario 64'' was the last game to be directed by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].


During the development of ''Super Mario 64'', the title screen featuring [[Mario's face]] came from 3D struggles, leading [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] to suggest playing with Mario's model like a programmer. Additionally, Miyamoto took up swimming at the time, which is reflected in Mario's breast stroke move.<ref>MacDonald, Keza (September 14, 2020). [https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/sep/14/super-mario-at-35-marios-makers-on-nintendos-most-enduring-mascot Super Mario at 35: Mario's makers on Nintendo's most enduring mascot]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved November 15, 2020.</ref>
During the development of ''Super Mario 64'', the title screen featuring [[Mario's face]] came from 3D struggles, leading Miyamoto to suggest playing with Mario's model like a programmer. Additionally, Miyamoto took up swimming at the time, which is reflected in Mario's breaststroke move.<ref>MacDonald, Keza (September 14, 2020). [https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/sep/14/super-mario-at-35-marios-makers-on-nintendos-most-enduring-mascot Super Mario at 35: Mario's makers on Nintendo's most enduring mascot]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved November 15, 2020.</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
''Super Mario 64'' received critical acclaim, garnering a score of 9.8 from IGN, 9.4 from GameSpot, and 9.75 from Game Informer. Although it was criticized for its camera system and difficulty, it was praised for its graphics, level design, soundtrack, and the ''Super Mario'' franchise' shift from 2D to 3D. Sometime after the game's release, rumors about secret glitches, stars, and hidden characters circulated. Among the most notable is the widely publicized hoax that Luigi was hidden and fully playable, causing false [[List of rumors and urban legends#Luigi in Super Mario 64 .2F .22L is real 2401.22|rumors]] to circulate on how to unlock him.
''Super Mario 64'' received critical acclaim, garnering a score of 9.8 from IGN, 9.4 from GameSpot, and 9.75 from Game Informer. Although it was criticized for its camera system and difficulty, it was praised for its graphics, its level design, its soundtrack, and the ''Super Mario'' franchise's shift from 2D to 3D. Sometime after the game's release, rumors about secret glitches, Stars, and hidden characters circulated. Among the most notable is the widely publicized hoax that Luigi was hidden and fully playable, causing [[List of rumors and urban legends#Luigi in Super Mario 64 .2F .22L is real 2401.22|false rumors to circulate on how to unlock him]].


''Super Mario 64'' was one of the games featured at ''{{wp|The Art of Video Games}}'', an exhibition held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 2012.<ref>http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/archive/2012/games/#games</ref> The game won voting in the "action" category for the Nintendo 64, beating out ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' and ''{{wp|Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire}}''.
''Super Mario 64'' was one of the games featured at ''{{wp|The Art of Video Games}}'', an exhibition held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 2012.<ref>http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/archive/2012/games/#games</ref> The game won voting in the "action" category for the Nintendo 64, beating out ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' and ''{{wp|Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire}}''.
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===Sales===
===Sales===
''Super Mario 64'' is the best selling game for the [[Nintendo 64]], selling 11.62 million copies worldwide, as of December 31, 2009.
''Super Mario 64'' is the best-selling game for the [[Nintendo 64]], selling 11.62 million copies worldwide, as of December 31, 2009.


==Appearances in other media==
==Appearances in other media==
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''Super Mario 64'' has received various manga adaptations.
''Super Mario 64'' has received various manga adaptations.
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==Glitches==
==Glitches==
{{main|List of Super Mario 64 glitches}}
{{main|List of Super Mario 64 glitches}}
A notable glitch is the {{conjectural|Backwards [[Long Jump]]}}, which lets Mario slide upward on any staircase, including the endless stairs. Another notable glitch is the {{conjectural|Black Room of Death}}, which traps Mario behind the boundaries of the castle walls. It can be achieved using several ways, including using the Backwards Long Jump glitch. Another rather known glitch is the cloning glitch, often used to collect more coins than the actual number of coins in the game.
A notable glitch is the {{conjectural|Backwards [[Long Jump]]}}, which lets Mario slide upward on any staircase, including the [[endless stairs]]. Another notable glitch is the {{conjectural|Black Room of Death}}, which traps Mario behind the boundaries of the castle walls. It can be achieved in several ways, including using the Backwards Long Jump glitch. Another rather known glitch is the cloning glitch, often used to collect more coins than the actual number of coins in the game.


As in many other N64 titles, the cartridge can be tilted in the console to achieve messed up results; for example, Mario's body will flip horizontally, but he can still be controlled. Also, the music will be heavily corrupted.
As in many other N64 titles, the cartridge can be tilted in the console to achieve messed-up results. For example, Mario's body will flip horizontally, but he can still be controlled. Also, the music will be heavily corrupted.


In multiple areas of the game in the Japanese version, there are unintended invisible walls that Mario can bump into. An example is the one in [[Tall, Tall Mountain]] just above the wooden log.
In multiple areas of the game in the Japanese version, there are unintended invisible walls that Mario can bump into. An example is the one on [[Tall, Tall Mountain]] just above the wooden log.


Using a well-timed [[Triple Jump]] on the slope near the castle, Mario can climb the castle without the [[cannon]]. Also, when Mario reaches a corner, he can fall down slightly and grab onto a ledge. Mario can then pull himself back up onto the roof, at which point he will lose a life. For unknown reasons, he also loses his hat. This occurs because when Mario grabs the ledge, he is out of bounds, but the game waits until Mario pulls himself back up before causing him to lose a life. Something similar can happen if a door leads out of bounds or into a wall, but that can only happen through modding or glitches.
Using a well-timed [[Triple Jump]] on the slope near the castle, Mario can climb the castle without the [[cannon]]. Also, when he reaches a corner, he can fall down slightly and grab on to a ledge. Mario can then pull himself back up onto the roof, at which point he loses a life. For unknown reasons, he also loses his cap. This occurs because when Mario grabs the ledge, he is out of bounds, but the game waits until he pulls himself back up before causing him to lose a life. Something similar can happen if a door leads out of bounds or into a wall, but that can happen only through modding or glitches.
===Angled Dive===
===Angled dive===
When Mario enters the water, the angle Mario was facing before entering is preserved in a datum; therefore, when Mario jumps and lands on dry land, the next dive Mario performs starts with this angle. A few frames afterward, the angle fixes itself and the dive is completed correctly. Several things "reset" the angle, including grabbing a ledge, shooting from a cannon, changing areas and jumping while facing a slope. This glitch does not affect the dive itself, just the animation.
When Mario enters the water, the angle he was facing before entering is preserved in a datum; therefore, when he jumps and lands on dry land, the next dive he performs starts with this angle. A few frames afterward, the angle fixes itself and the dive is completed correctly. Several things "reset" the angle, including grabbing a ledge, shooting from a cannon, changing areas, and jumping while facing a slope. This glitch does not affect the dive itself, just the animation.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Mario Victory Pose Artwork - Super Mario 64.png|[[Mario]]
Mario Victory Pose Artwork - Super Mario 64.png|[[Mario]]
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SM64 - Mario Bowser Back To Back Artwork.png|Mario and [[Bowser]]
Metal Mario Scene Artwork - Super Mario 64.png|[[Metal Mario]] in [[Hazy Maze Cave]]
Metal Mario Scene Artwork - Super Mario 64.png|[[Metal Mario]] in the [[Hazy Maze Cave]]
Goomba SM64 art.jpg|[[Goomba]]
SM64 Artwork Goomba.png|[[Goomba]]
Star.gif|[[Power Star]]
Star.gif|[[Power Star]]
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==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
{{main|Super Mario 64 Original Soundtrack}}
{{main|Super Mario 64 Original Soundtrack}}
''Super Mario 64'''s soundtrack comprises thirty-four music cues composed by veteran composer [[Koji Kondo]]. The majority of the cues are new material, with some being interpretations of familiar melodies from earlier media. It also includes hundreds of sound effects; sound designer Yoji Inagaki felt that sound effects were equally as important as music.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0106/koukaon/interv/talk/index.html</ref>
''Super Mario 64''{{'}}s soundtrack comprises 34 music cues composed by veteran composer [[Koji Kondo]]. The majority of the cues are new material, with some being interpretations of familiar melodies from earlier media. It also includes hundreds of sound effects; sound designer Yoji Inagaki felt that sound effects were equally as important as music.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0106/koukaon/interv/talk/index.html</ref>


An album tying in with the game was published by {{wp|Pony Canyon}} under license from Nintendo as the first of ten soundtracks in the [[Nintendo 64 Sound Series]]. In addition to all of the game's music cues, the album includes Mario's opening voiceover and a piano arrangement of the Piranha Plant's lullaby.
An album tying in with the game was published by {{wp|Pony Canyon}} under license from Nintendo as the first of ten soundtracks in the ''[[Nintendo 64 Sound Series]]''. In addition to all of the game's music cues, the album includes Mario's opening voiceover and a piano arrangement of the Piranha Plant's lullaby.
 
The music for ''Super Mario 64'' was scored using Best Service's Voice Spectral, {{wp|Avid Audio|Digidesign}}'s SampleCell II CD-Rom Library #1, {{wp|E-mu Systems}}' {{wp|E-mu Proteus|Proteus/1}} synthesizer, ILIO's {{wp|Synclavier}} World & Orchestral, the {{wp|Korg Wavestation}}, Optical Media International's Universe of Sounds: Sonic Images Vol. 1, Q-Up Arts' The Denny Jaeger Private Collection Vol. 1, Rarefaction's A Poke in the Ear With a Sharp Stick, {{wp|Roland Corporation|Roland}}'s {{wp|Roland JD-990|JD-990}} and L-CD702 Orchestral Family Vol. 1 synthesizers and {{wp|Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas SC-88}} module, [https://www.spectrasonics.net/ Spectrasonics]' Bass Legends and Supreme Beats, and the Yamaha VL1.<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JJBlHHDc65fhZmKUGLrDTLCm6rfUU83-kbuD8Y0zU0o/edit?pli=1#gid=717751203</ref> Many of the sound effects in the game were sourced from {{wp|Sound Ideas}}' General Series 6000 and Series 1000 sound effects libraries and the sound effects libraries of American film studios {{wp|Warner Bros.}} and {{wp|Universal Pictures}}.<ref>https://soundeffects.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Mario_64</ref>


The music for ''Super Mario 64'' was scored using Best Service's Voice Spectral, Brüse & Brüse AudioProduction's Acoustic Drums, {{wp|Avid Audio|Digidesign}}'s SampleCell II CD-ROM Library #1, the {{wp|E-mu Proteus|E-mu Proteus/1}}, ILIO's {{wp|Synclavier}} World & Orchestral, the {{wp|Korg Wavestation}}, Optical Media International's Universe of Sounds: Sonic Images Vol. 1, Q-Up Arts' The Denny Jaeger Private Collection Vol. 1, Rarefaction's A Poke in the Ear With a Sharp Stick, {{wp|Roland Corporation|Roland}}'s {{wp|Roland JD-990|JD-990}} synthesizer and {{wp|Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas SC-88}} module, [https://www.spectrasonics.net/ Spectrasonics]' Bass Legends and Supreme Beats, and the Yamaha VL1.<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JJBlHHDc65fhZmKUGLrDTLCm6rfUU83-kbuD8Y0zU0o/edit?pli=1#gid=717751203</ref> Many of the sound effects in the game were sourced from {{wp|Sound Ideas}}' General Series 6000 and Series 1000 sound effects libraries and the sound effects libraries of American film studios {{wp|Warner Bros.}} and {{wp|Universal Pictures}}.<ref>https://soundeffects.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Mario_64</ref>
===Media===
===Media===
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==References to other games==
==References to other games==
[[File:Statue SMB style.png|thumb|The carving]]
[[File:Statue SMB style.png|thumb|The carving]]
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - Carvings of Mario and Bowser from this game appear on several pillars in [[Bowser in the Sky]]. An arrangement of the overworld theme plays on the title screen, and the underground theme can be heard in the music for [[Hazy Maze Cave]] and [[Wet-Dry World]]. There is also a small jingle used at the [[Power Star]] select screen which sounds identical to the first few notes of the overworld theme in this game.
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Carvings of Mario and Bowser from this game appear on several pillars in [[Bowser in the Sky]]. An arrangement of the [[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]] plays on the title screen, and the [[Underground Theme]] can be heard in the music for the [[Hazy Maze Cave]] and [[Wet-Dry World]]. There is also a small jingle used at the [[Power Star]] select screen that sounds identical to the first few notes of the Ground Theme in this game.
*''[[Super Mario World]]'' - The idea of Switch Palaces is, in a way, brought back. Also, when [[Yoshi]] is met, he says to Mario ''"It has been so long since our last adventure!"'', possibly referring to this game. Also, the soundtrack follows the same composition technique used in ''Super Mario World'' in a similar way where there's a signature melody in the game that's heard across different levels in several variations ("[[Super Mario 64 Main Theme|''Super Mario 64'' Main Theme]]", "Snow Mountain", "[[Slider]]").
*''[[Super Mario World]]'' The idea of Switch Palaces is, in a way, brought back. Also, when [[Yoshi]] is met, he says to Mario "''It has been so long since our last adventure!''" possibly referring to this game. Also, the soundtrack follows the same composition technique used in ''Super Mario World'' in a similar way where there is a signature melody in the game that is heard across different levels in several variations ("[[Super Mario 64 Main Theme]]," "Snow Mountain," "[[Slider]]").
*''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' - The theme used for [[Invincible Mario|invincibility]] in this game, specifically the string instruments playing in the background, is reworked into [[Wing Mario|Wing]]/[[Vanish Mario]]'s theme for ''Super Mario 64''. The idea of collecting [[Red Coin]]s first appeared in this title as well. Fly Guys appear as enemies. Ukikis also appear as non-playable characters.  
*''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' The theme used for [[Invincible Mario|invincibility]] in this game, specifically the string instruments playing in the background, is reworked into [[Wing Mario]]/[[Vanish Mario]]'s theme for ''Super Mario 64''. The idea of collecting [[Red Coin]]s first appeared in this title as well. Fly Guys appear as enemies. Ukkikis also appear as non-playable characters. The grunts made by certain enemies and bosses, such as [[Bully|Bullies]] and the [[Whomp King]], are based on those made by the bosses of this game when hit.
*[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'']] - This game was created using a modified version of ''Super Mario 64''{{'}}s engine, and was developed alongside it. Additionally, the notes for the [[zeldawiki:Song of Storms|Song of Storms]] are displayed as stars in the night paintings of the second floor in the Mushroom Castle.<ref>[https://twitter.com/HiteiGG/status/1139259008739663872 HiteiGG's Twitter post, showing the Song of Storms in Super Mario 64]</ref>


==References in later media==
==References in later media==
[[File:SMO Mushroom Moon 28.png|thumb|The recreation of the Mushroom Castle's courtyard in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
[[File:SMO Mushroom Moon 28.png|thumb|The recreation of the Mushroom Castle's courtyard in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' - A possible theme for [[Wrinkly's Save Cave]] is similar to "[[Inside the Castle Walls]]," the music for the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], suggesting that [[Wrinkly Kong]] is playing this game.
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' A possible theme for [[Wrinkly's Save Cave]] is similar to "[[Inside the Castle Walls]]," the music for the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], suggesting that [[Wrinkly Kong]] is playing this game.
*''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' - The Mushroom Castle is hidden on [[N64 Royal Raceway|Royal Raceway]], and its appearance is identical to its design in ''Super Mario 64''. The castle grounds are also there and unchanged between the two games. As a drawback, the castle is inaccessible. Penguins in [[N64 Sherbet Land|Sherbet Land]] have an identical appearance and come in various sizes.
*''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' The Mushroom Castle is hidden on [[N64 Royal Raceway|Royal Raceway]], and its appearance is identical to its design in ''Super Mario 64''. The Castle Grounds are also there and unchanged between the two games. As a drawback, the castle is inaccessible. Penguins in [[N64 Sherbet Land|Sherbet Land]] have an identical appearance and come in various sizes.
*''[[Mario Party]]'' - The board [[Mario's Rainbow Castle]] is similar to the secret course Tower of the Wing Cap. Mario's title screen (if he is the most recent winner of a board game) depicts him with the Wing Cap flying with the other playable characters.
*''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' – This game was created using a modified version of ''Super Mario 64''{{'}}s engine, and it was developed alongside it. Additionally, the notes for the [[zeldawiki:Song of Storms|Song of Storms]] are displayed as stars in the night paintings of the second floor in the Mushroom Castle.<ref>[https://twitter.com/HiteiGG/status/1139259008739663872 HiteiGG's Twitter post, showing the Song of Storms in Super Mario 64]</ref>
*''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' - Most of Mario's moves, animations and voice clips in this game are derived from the ones in ''Super Mario 64''. [[Metal Mario]] appears as a boss. Two levels based on places here are also accessible, namely [[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]] and [[Meta Crystal|Metal Mario's stage]]. Although [[Luigi]] didn't appear in the game, his moves, animations and voice clips are identical to Mario's in ''Super Mario 64'', except his voice clips are higher-pitched versions of Mario's.
*''[[Mario Party]]'' – The board [[Mario's Rainbow Castle]] is similar to the secret course Tower of the Wing Cap. Mario's title screen (if he is the most recent winner of a board game) depicts him with the Wing Cap flying with the other playable characters.
*''[[Paper Mario]]'' - This game starts the same way, with a letter being sent from [[Princess Peach|Peach]]. Peach's Castle design in this game is similar to that used in the box art of ''Super Mario 64''. Also, the main room is near identical (however, the doors lead to different rooms).
*''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' – Most of Mario's moves, animations, and voice clips in this game are derived from the ones in ''Super Mario 64''. [[Metal Mario]] appears as a boss. Two levels based on places here are also accessible, namely [[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]] and [[Meta Crystal|Metal Mario's stage]]. Although [[Luigi]] did not appear in the game, his moves, animations, and voice clips are identical to Mario's in ''Super Mario 64'', except his voice clips are higher-pitched versions of Mario's.
*''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' - Peach's Castle reappears in the background of [[GBA Peach Circuit|Peach Circuit]], [[SNES Mario Circuit 1|Mario Circuit 1]], and [[Mario Circuit 4]]. The music for [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1|the]] [[GBA Bowser's Castle 2|Bowser]] [[GBA Bowser Castle 3|Castle]] [[Bowser Castle 4|courses]] is a sped-up arrangement of Bowser's battle theme from this game.
*''[[nwiki:Card Hero series|Trade & Battle: Card Hero]]'' series – One of the collectible monsters introduced in the first game resembles the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]] and shares the same name in Japanese, {{hover|ボムキング|Bomu Kingu}} ("Bomb King"). The monster's redesign in ''[[nwiki:Kousoku Card Battle: Card Hero|Kousoku Card Battle: Card Hero]]'' makes the similarities even more apparent.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' - Two stages based on areas from ''Super Mario 64'' appear: [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]] (which also appears as a trophy) and [[Rainbow Ride]]. [[Metal Mario]] reappears as a boss and a trophy. Additionally, the [[Cap Block|Metal Box]] returns in this game as an item and a trophy. [[Mario]] still has his voice clips, moves, and animations, and [[Luigi]] still has Mario-like voice clips, moves, and animations. One of [[Kirby]]'s [[Stone (move)|Stone]] forms is based on the [[Thwomp]]'s design first used in this game.
*''[[Paper Mario]]'' – This game starts the same way, with a letter being sent from [[Princess Peach|Peach]]. Peach's Castle design in this game is similar to that used in the box art of ''Super Mario 64''. Also, the main room is nearly identical (however, the doors lead to different rooms).
*''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' - A section of the music played inside Peach's Castle plays on the status screen.
*''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' – Peach's Castle reappears in the background of [[GBA Peach Circuit|Peach Circuit]], [[SNES Mario Circuit 1|Mario Circuit 1]], and [[Mario Circuit 4]]. The music for [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1|Bowser's Castle 1]], [[GBA Bowser's Castle 2|Bowser's Castle 2]], [[GBA Bowser Castle 3|Bowser's Castle 3]], and [[Bowser's Castle 4]] is a sped-up arrangement of Bowser's battle theme from this game.
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' - A brief clip of Mario's fight with Bowser is seen when [[F.L.U.D.D.]] scans Mario. A few of Mario’s voice clips are reused in this game.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' – Two [[stage]]s based on areas from ''Super Mario 64'' appear: [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]] (which also appears as a trophy) and [[Rainbow Ride]]. Metal Mario reappears as a boss and a trophy. Additionally, the [[Cap Block|Metal Box]] returns in this game as an item and a trophy. Mario still has his voice clips, moves, and animations, and [[Luigi]] still has Mario-like voice clips, moves, and animations. One of [[Kirby]]'s [[Stone (move)|Stone]] forms is based on the [[Thwomp]]'s design first used in this game.
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' - In [[Woohoo Hooniversity]], a room with four blocks can be seen in it; one of them is a block from ''Super Mario 64''. The name of the game is even mentioned in the description of the blocks, and the professors are trying to figure out why it vanishes when struck.
*''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' – A section of the music played inside Peach's Castle plays on the status screen.
*''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' - The game starts in the same way, [[Princess Peach|Peach]] sends [[Mario]] another letter.
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' – A brief clip of Mario's fight with Bowser is seen when [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] scans Mario. A few of Mario's voice clips are reused in this game.
*''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' - The music that plays during the minigame [[Artist On the Court]] is an arrangement of "Inside the Castle Walls."
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' – In [[Woohoo Hooniversity]], a room with four blocks can be seen in it; one of them is a block from ''Super Mario 64''. The name of the game is even mentioned in the description of the blocks, and the professors are trying to figure out why the block vanishes when struck.
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' - [[Tick Tock Clock]] appears as a race track in this game. Several bosses found here also reappear in this game.
*''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' – The game starts in the same way: Peach sends Mario another letter.
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' - The theme for Peach's Castle is a cover version of this game's castle theme.
*''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' The music that plays during the minigame [[Artist On the Court]] is an arrangement of "Inside the Castle Walls."
*''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' - This game uses many things that originated in ''Super Mario 64'', such as [[Dorrie]], and a Bowser head closes in on the screen when Mario dies. Also, the Wing/Vanish Cap theme is present for invincibility in this game. This is largely due to many assets in this game were reused from ''Super Mario 64 DS''.
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' [[Tick Tock Clock]] appears as a racetrack in this game. Several bosses found here also reappear in this game.
*''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' - A cover of the music that plays in Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round is featured in this game, as the theme associated with Boo sidekicks.
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' The theme for Peach's Castle is a cover version of this game's castle theme.
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' - The game starts in the same way, with Peach sending Mario another letter. Also, "Bowser's Road" is covered for [[Bowser's Star Reactor]] and [[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]]. Also, the falling asleep idle animation returns.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' This game uses many things that originated in ''Super Mario 64'', such as [[Dorrie]], and a Bowser head closes in on the screen when Mario loses a life. Also, the Wing/Vanish Cap theme is present for invincibility in this game. This is largely because many assets in this game were reused from ''Super Mario 64 DS''.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' - The music from [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] is unlockable, and the Rainbow Ride stage and Metal Box from the previous game return as well. Mario retains the moves and animations that originated in ''Super Mario 64''.
*''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' A cover of the music that plays in Big Boo's merry-go-round is featured in this game, as the theme associated with Boo sidekicks.
*''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' - Both songs that play when playing in [[Peach Ice Garden]] and going into said place in Challenge mode are arrangements of the music for Peach's Castle from this game.  
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' The game starts in the same way, with Peach sending Mario another letter. Also, "Bowser's Road" is covered for [[Bowser's Star Reactor]] and [[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]]. Also, the falling asleep idle animation returns.
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' - The music for when the Mario Bros. first enter Peach's Castle and when everyone is removed from Bowser's Belly is a cover of the Peach's Castle theme. Also, both games end in a view of a cake with Mario and Peach figures on it.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' The music from the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] is unlockable, and the Rainbow Ride stage and Metal Box from the previous game return as well. Mario retains the moves and animations that originated in ''Super Mario 64''.
*''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' - In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Wii version]], an arrangement of Cool, Cool Mountain's and Snowman's Land's music is used in [[Dream Snowball Fight]]. The main theme and the Bowser stage theme are also used. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]], the Cool, Cool Mountain theme is also rearranged as the second part of the Mario & Sonic Download Medley in [[Ultimate Figure Skating]].
*''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' Both songs that play when the player plays in [[Peach Ice Garden]] and goes into said place in the Challenge mode are arrangements of the music for Peach's Castle from this game.  
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' - Peach's Castle reappears in the game. Winning a [[Toad House]] minigame plays the jingle heard after exiting a course with a [[Power Star]], and when revealing a pair of Bowser or [[Bowser Jr.]] icons in the [[Power-up Panels]] minigame, the short tune that plays when trying to enter a locked door is heard.
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' The music for when the Mario Bros. first enter Peach's Castle and when everyone is removed from Bowser's Belly is a cover of the Peach's Castle theme. Also, both games end in a view of a cake with Mario and Peach figures on it.
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' - In both [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]] (during the mission "[[Tall Trunk's Big Slide]]") and [[Rolling Coaster Galaxy]], an arrangement of "[[Slider]]" plays at a moment. Also, the [[Whomp's Fortress]] reappears as the [[Throwback Galaxy]], alongside [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] and the [[Whomp King]]. Both games start with Peach sending a letter to Mario. Also, an orchestral cover of "Bowser's Road" plays in [[Bowser's Lava Lair]] and [[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet]].
*''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Wii version]], an arrangement of Cool, Cool Mountain's and Snowman's Land's music is used in [[Dream Snowball Fight]]. The main theme and the Bowser stage theme are also used. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]], the Cool, Cool Mountain theme is also rearranged as the second part of the Mario & Sonic Download Medley in [[Ultimate Figure Skating]].
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' - The sound effect of Mario falling from a high place is reused, plus the platforming style is mixed together with ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Also, when Mario waits outside a purple [[Mystery Box]] on the map screen, the [[endless stairs]] music from ''Super Mario 64'' can be heard.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' Peach's Castle reappears in the game. Winning a [[Toad House]] minigame plays the jingle heard after Mario exits a course with a [[Power Star]], and when the player reveals a pair of Bowser or [[Bowser Jr.]] icons in the minigame [[Power-up Panels]], the short tune that plays when Mario tries to enter a locked door is heard.
*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' - [[Metal Mario]] appears as a playable character.
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' In both [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]] (during the mission [[Tall Trunk's Big Slide]]) and [[Rolling Coaster Galaxy]], an arrangement of "[[Slider]]" plays at a moment. Also [[Whomp's Fortress]] reappears as the [[Throwback Galaxy]], alongside [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] and the [[Whomp King]]. Both games start with Peach sending a letter to Mario. Also, an orchestral cover of "Bowser's Road" plays in [[Bowser's Lava Lair]] and [[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet]].
*''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' - A cover of the music for Peach's Castle is used for [[Peach's Palace]]. On the Bowser's Castle court, a cover of the Bowser battle music is played.
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' The sound effect of Mario falling from a high place is reused, plus the platforming style is mixed together with ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Also, when Mario waits outside a purple [[Mystery Box]] on the map screen, the [[endless stairs]] music from ''Super Mario 64'' can be heard.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' - The first few notes of the theme for Peach's Castle are played during the intro.
*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' Metal Mario appears as a playable character.
*''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' - The "Slider" theme is covered during the minecart part of [[Bowser's Snow Fort]].
*''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' A cover of the music for Peach's Castle is used for [[Peach's Palace]]. On the Bowser's Castle court, a cover of the Bowser battle music is played.
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' - A cover of the "Slider" theme plays when riding [[Plessie]]. In [[Shifty Boo Mansion]], a level in ''Super Mario 3D World'', there is a [[Green Star]] hidden behind a portrait of a Boo that can be entered like the pictures in Peach's Castle.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' The first few notes of the theme for Peach's Castle are played during the intro.
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' - The merry-go-round music from Big Boo's Haunt can be heard near the Aqua Cups ride in [[Water Park]].<br>As part of their promotion of Wave 2 of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' – Booster Course Pass]], several official ''Mario Kart'' {{wp|Facebook}} pages localized for European audiences posted a screenshot showing [[Tanooki Mario]] driving near a [[penguin]] in {{classic-link|GBA|Snow Land}}, with descriptions that translate to "Penguins never forget." or "A penguin never forgets.";<ref>MarioKartESP (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartESP/photos/3794688187321548/ Los pingüinos nunca olvidan.] ''Facebook''. Retrieved November 27, 2022.</ref><ref>MarioKartItalia (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartItalia/photos/3240767289514140/ Un pinguino non dimentica mai.] ''Facebook''. Retireved November 27, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/EzWoU Archived] via November 27, 2022, 22:01:36 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>MarioKartNL (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartNL/photos/5305106349602508/ Een pinguïn vergeet nooit.] ''Facebook''. Retireved November 27, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/vVVe0 Archived] via November 27, 2022, 22:04:13 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>MarioKartPT (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartPT/photos/4774626602636935/ Os pinguins nunca esquecem.] ''Facebook''. Retireved November 27, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/6iAPE Archived] via November 27, 2022, 22:02:38 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> the descriptions, together with the picture, likely reference a popular gameplay act in ''Super Mario 64'' wherein players would intentionally drop the [[Baby Penguin]] off-bounds in the course Cool, Cool Mountain,<ref>March 6, 2013. [https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/19sxq6/we_all_did_this_super_mario_64/ We all did this - [Super Mario 64<nowiki>]</nowiki>]. ''Reddit'' (/r/gaming). Retrieved November 27, 2022.</ref><ref>Fairfax, Zackerie (March 10, 2021). [https://screenrant.com/super-mario-64-baby-penguin-cliff-kill-save/ What Super Mario 64's Penguin Reveals About Its Players]. ''screenrant.com''. Retrieved November 27, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210719013026/https://screenrant.com/super-mario-64-baby-penguin-cliff-kill-save/ Archived] July 19, 2021, 01:30:26 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> implying that Mario is culpable for this act and that penguins hold a grudge against him as a result.
*''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' The theme "Slider" is covered during the minecart part of [[Bowser's Snow Fort]].
*''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' - A cover of "Koopa's Road" plays in [[Bowser's Peculiar Peak]].
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' A cover of the theme "Slider" plays when the player rides [[Plessie]]. In [[Shifty Boo Mansion]], a level in ''Super Mario 3D World'', there is a [[Green Star]] hidden behind a portrait of a Boo that can be entered like the pictures in Peach's Castle.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' - Peach's Castle (64) appears as a DLC stage, which returns from the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the original version of the main theme returns, and an arranged version of the theme is featured in the DLC stage in both games.
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' The merry-go-round music from Big Boo's Haunt can be heard near the Aqua Cups ride in [[Water Park]].<br>As part of their promotion of Wave 2 of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'', several official ''Mario Kart'' {{wp|Facebook}} pages localized for European audiences posted a screenshot showing [[Tanooki Mario]] driving near a [[penguin]] in {{classic-link|GBA|Snow Land}}, with descriptions that translate to "Penguins never forget" or "A penguin never forgets";<ref>MarioKartESP (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartESP/photos/3794688187321548/ Los pingüinos nunca olvidan.] ''Facebook''. Retrieved November 27, 2022.</ref><ref>MarioKartItalia (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartItalia/photos/3240767289514140/ Un pinguino non dimentica mai.] ''Facebook''. Retireved November 27, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/EzWoU Archived] via November 27, 2022, 22:01:36 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>MarioKartNL (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartNL/photos/5305106349602508/ Een pinguïn vergeet nooit.] ''Facebook''. Retireved November 27, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/vVVe0 Archived] via November 27, 2022, 22:04:13 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>MarioKartPT (August 17, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartPT/photos/4774626602636935/ Os pinguins nunca esquecem.] ''Facebook''. Retireved November 27, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/6iAPE Archived] via November 27, 2022, 22:02:38 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> the descriptions, together with the picture, likely reference a popular gameplay act in ''Super Mario 64'' wherein players would intentionally drop the [[Baby Penguin]] off-bounds in the course Cool, Cool Mountain,<ref>March 6, 2013. [https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/19sxq6/we_all_did_this_super_mario_64/ We all did this - [Super Mario 64<nowiki>]</nowiki>]. ''Reddit'' (/r/gaming). Retrieved November 27, 2022.</ref><ref>Fairfax, Zackerie (March 10, 2021). [https://screenrant.com/super-mario-64-baby-penguin-cliff-kill-save/ What Super Mario 64's Penguin Reveals About Its Players]. ''screenrant.com''. Retrieved November 27, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210719013026/https://screenrant.com/super-mario-64-baby-penguin-cliff-kill-save/ Archived] July 19, 2021, 01:30:26 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> implying that Mario is culpable for this act and that penguins hold a grudge against him as a result.
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' - The victory theme and the [[Game Over]] theme are used when the [[Costume Mario#2|Mario]], [[Costume Mario#11|Silver Mario]], and [[Costume Mario#12|Gold Mario]] costumes complete a level or lose a life, respectively. Additionally, when a [[Super Star]] is obtained, the Wing Cap theme is played for the Mario costume and the Metal Cap theme is played for the Silver Mario and Gold Mario costumes.  
*''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' A cover of "Koopa's Road" plays in [[Bowser's Peculiar Peak]].
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' - [[King Bob-omb]] reappears as a boss in this game.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' Peach's Castle (64) appears as a DLC stage, which returns from the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the original version of the main theme returns, and an arranged version of the theme is featured in the DLC stage in both games.
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' - The game marks a return to the non-linear, open-ended style of gameplay for 3D ''Super Mario'' platformers established by this game. An arrangement of Bowser's theme can be heard in the song "[[Break Free (Lead the Way)]]". The [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]] is filled with many references to Mario's past, mostly ''Super Mario 64''. Its [[regional coin|regional currency]] are based on design of the coins from ''Super Mario 64''. Additionally, Mario can dress up as the original ''Super Mario 64'' model of himself by buying the [[Crazy Cap#Mario 64 Cap|hat]] and [[Crazy Cap#Mario 64 Suit|costume]] separately at the Mushroom Kingdom [[Crazy Cap]] shop. Also, the Metal outfit is just the ''Super Mario 64'' suit, but with a metal coat. The jingle that plays when collecting a [[Power Moon]] is an arrangement of the course jingle from ''Super Mario 64''. Also, the brochure held by [[Hint Toad]] and in the [[Odyssey]] depicts Bob-omb Battlefield.
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' The victory theme and the [[Game Over (theme)|Game Over theme]] are used when the [[Costume Mario#2|Mario]], [[Costume Mario#11|Silver Mario]], and [[Costume Mario#12|Gold Mario]] costumes complete a level or lose a life, respectively. Additionally, when a [[Super Star]] is obtained, the Wing Cap theme is played for the Mario costume and the Metal Cap theme is played for the Silver Mario and Gold Mario costumes.  
*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' - An arrangement of Bowser's level and battle themes is played during [[The Final Battle! (mission)|the final battle]] against [[Bowcien]] in Adventure Mode.
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' [[King Bob-omb]] reappears as a boss in this game.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' - The [[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]] stage returns in this game, along with [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]] and [[Rainbow Cruise]].
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' The game marks a return to the non-linear, open-ended style of gameplay for 3D ''Super Mario'' platformers established by this game. An arrangement of Bowser's theme can be heard in the song "[[Break Free (Lead the Way)]]." The [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]] is filled with many references to Mario's past, mostly ''Super Mario 64''. Its [[regional coin|regional currency]] is based on the design of the coins from ''Super Mario 64''. Additionally, Mario can dress up as the original ''Super Mario 64'' model of himself by buying the [[Crazy Cap#Mario 64 Cap|hat]] and [[Crazy Cap#Mario 64 Suit|costume]] separately at the Mushroom Kingdom [[Crazy Cap]] shop. Also, the Metal outfit is just the ''Super Mario 64'' suit but with a metal coat. The jingle that plays when Mario collects a [[Power Moon]] is an arrangement of the course jingle from ''Super Mario 64''. Also, the brochure held by [[Hint Toad]] and in the [[Odyssey]] depicts the Bob-omb Battlefield.
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' - The original "Slider" theme is featured as a sound effect under the "Musical" category, represented by the [[Nintendo 64]] logo.
*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' An arrangement of Bowser's level and battle themes is played during the [[The Final Battle! (mission)|final battle]] against [[Bowcien]] in Adventure Mode.
*''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'': A [[cannon]] from ''Super Mario 64'' appears. The Main Theme and "[[Inside the Castle Walls]]" are arranged into the film's score. [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] appears in the film when [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toad]] are journeying to the [[Donkey Kong Island|Jungle Kingdom]].The sun floor pattern surrounding the map is similar to the floor pattern in the first floor of Peach's Castle. [[King Bob-omb]] appears at Bowser and Peach's wedding. A [[Maw-Ray]] appears. Bowser's laugh is used in "Press Start". One of the attacks used by the Mario Bros. against Bowser in the final battle involves grabbing him by his tail, spinning him, and tossing him upwards, similar to the attack used to defeat Bowser from ''Super Mario 64''.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' The [[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]] stage returns in this game, along with [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]] and [[Rainbow Cruise]].
*[[pikipedia:Pikmin 4|''Pikmin 4'']]: The "Mechanical Harp (Lullabies)" treasure found in the second sublevel of the Cavern for a King plays the Piranha Plant's Lullaby when being carried by Pikmin or interacted in the Treasure Catalog.
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' The original theme "Slider" is featured as a sound effect under the "Musical" category, represented by the [[Nintendo 64]] logo.
*''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' A [[cannon]] from ''Super Mario 64'' appears. The Main Theme and "Inside the Castle Walls" are arranged into the film's score. The Bob-omb Battlefield appears in the film when Mario, Peach, and [[Toad]] are journeying to the [[Donkey Kong Island|Jungle Kingdom]]. The sun floor pattern surrounding the map is similar to the floor pattern in the first floor of Peach's Castle. King Bob-omb appears at Bowser and Peach's wedding. A [[Maw-Ray]] appears. Bowser's laugh is used in "Press Start." One of the attacks used by the Mario Bros. against Bowser in the final battle involves grabbing him by his tail, spinning him, and tossing him upwards, similar to the attack used to defeat Bowser from ''Super Mario 64''.
*''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 4|Pikmin 4]]'' The "Mechanical Harp (Lullabies)" treasure found in the second sublevel of the Cavern for a King plays "Piranha Plant's Lullaby" when being carried by Pikmin or interacted in the Treasure Catalog.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' – Part of "[[Koopa's Theme]]" plays when Bowser is transformed into [[Castle Bowser]] from the effects of the [[Wonder Flower]]. An arrangement of "Slider" plays during the level [[Bonus: Coins Galore!]] [[:File:Metal Wonder Effect theme (SMBW).oga |A new variant]] of the Metal Mario power-up theme plays when characters turn metal under a [[Wonder Effect]].


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
===Notes===
===Notes===
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{{footnote|note|A|{{cite|author=Mizu-chan|title=''Miniature Japanese garden''|location=Minato, Tokyo|publisher=[https://muza-chan.net/ Muza-chan's Gate to Japan]|date=21 Jan. 2014}}}}
{{footnote|note|B|Private correspondence with shmuplations clarifies that the text they translated as "diorama"<ref name=shmup/> was written as 箱庭 (''hakoniwa'') in the original text.<ref name=shoga/>}}


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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/64/index.html Mario Portal Game Archive (EN)]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/history/64/index.html Mario Portal Game Archive (JP)]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nsmj/index.html Official ''Super Mario 64'' Japanese website]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nsmj/index.html Official ''Super Mario 64'' Japanese website]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/s_camp/sm64/index.html Official ''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version'' Japanese website]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/s_camp/sm64/index.html Official ''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version'' Japanese website]
*[https://www.ique.com/games/11011.htm#top ''Super Mario 64'' Chinese website]
*[https://www.ique.com/games/11011.htm#top ''Super Mario 64'' Chinese website]
*[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/USA/NSME/NSME_E.pdf American English instruction booklet]
*[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/EUR/NSMP/NSMP_G.pdf European English instruction booklet]
*[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/USA/NSME/NSME_F.pdf French instruction booklet]
*[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/JPN/NSMJ/NSMJ_J.pdf ''Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version'' Japanese instruction booklet]
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This article is about the original Nintendo 64 game. For the Nintendo DS remake, see Super Mario 64 DS. For the slot machine based on the game, see Super Mario 64 (slot machine).
Super Mario 64
North American box art of Super Mario 64.
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Nintendo EAD
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo 64, Nintendo 64DD, Virtual Console (Wii, Wii U), Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online
Release date Nintendo 64:
Japan June 23, 1996[?]
USA September 29, 1996[?]
Europe March 1, 1997[?]
Australia March 1, 1997[?]
Japan July 18, 1997 (Shindō Pak Taiō Version)[?]
China November 17, 2003 (iQue Player)[?]
Player's Choice:
USA January 26, 1998[1]
Virtual Console (Wii):
USA November 19, 2006[?]
Japan December 2, 2006[?]
Australia December 7, 2006[?]
Europe December 8, 2006[?]
Virtual Console (Wii U):
USA April 1, 2015[?]
Europe April 1, 2015[2]
Australia April 2, 2015[?]
South Africa April 2, 2015[3]
Japan April 8, 2015[4]
Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online:
USA October 25, 2021[5]
Japan October 26, 2021[6]
Europe October 26, 2021[7]
Australia October 26, 2021[8]
HK October 26, 2021[9]
South Korea October 26, 2021[10]
Language(s) English (United States)
French (France)
German
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Genre 3D platformer, action-adventure
Rating(s) Original release:
ESRB:K-A - Kids to Adults
PEGI:3 - Three years and older
CERO:A - All ages
ACB:G - General
USK:0 - All ages
GRAC:All - All ages
Virtual Console:
ESRB:E - Everyone
Mode(s) Single player
Format
Nintendo 64:
Game Pak
iQue Player:
Digital download
Nintendo 64DD:
Magneto-optical drive
Wii:
Digital download
Nintendo Switch:
Digital download
Input
Nintendo 64:
iQue Player:
Wii:
Wii U:
Nintendo Switch:
Joy-Con (horizontal)
Serial code(s) Japan NUS-NSMJ-JPN
USA NUS-NSME-USA
Europe NUS-NSMP-EUR

Super Mario 64 is a 3D action-adventure platform game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996 for Japan and North America and in 1997 for Europe and Australia. It is the eighth entry in the Super Mario series.[11][12] This game was one of two (three in Japan) launch titles for the Nintendo 64, along with Pilotwings 64, which helped drive initial sales of the console. Despite its name, Super Mario 64 runs in 32-bit, like most Nintendo 64 games at the time. Since its release, Super Mario 64 has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest and most important games of all time.[13][14][15]

In entering the third dimension, Super Mario 64 largely eschews the obstacle course-based design of the 2D Mario platformers for a mission structure and gameplay focused on exploring a larger area. Though not the first 3D platform game, Super Mario 64 codified many of the controls and design conventions of the genre.[16] Being the first 3D Super Mario game, Super Mario 64 has introduced several moves, including triple-jumping, ground-pounding, long-jumping, diving, and side-somersaulting, which would be used in most subsequent installments of the Super Mario series. Punching and kicking were also introduced but would not appear in any later title other than its DS remake. The game popularized Charles Martinet's portrayal as Mario (being the first game of the Super Mario series to feature his voice) and Princess Toadstool's name as Peach in the West, and made them both series standards.

In 1996, a Nintendo 64DD version of the game was shown at Shoshinkai 1996.[17] A sequel, named Super Mario 64 2, was being developed for the Nintendo 64DD, but it was canceled due to the 64DD's commercial failure.

On November 17, 2003, Super Mario 64 was rereleased for the iQue Player as one of the launch titles, and a timed demo of the game was bundled with every iQue Player. The game was digitally rereleased for the Wii's Virtual Console service in November 2006 and for the Wii U's Virtual Console service in April 2015. Super Mario 64 was among the first games released on both Virtual Console services.

A sequel titled Super Mario Sunshine was developed for the Nintendo GameCube and released in 2002. In 2004, a remake was released for the Nintendo DS, titled Super Mario 64 DS. It has several differences, notably the inclusion of Luigi, Yoshi, and Wario as playable characters. An emulation of the 1997 rerelease of the game is bundled in with Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch, though with upscaled graphics and a redrawn HUD. The original game is one of the launch titles for Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online.

As of 2015, Super Mario 64 has sold over 11 million copies worldwide[18] and is marked as the best-selling Nintendo 64 game. The game became the second-best-selling game on the Wii's Virtual Console after Super Mario Bros., as of June 2007.[19]

Storyline

Intro Princess Toadstool Peach
The Princess's letter
Mario facing the picture of Bob-omb Battlefield
Mario in front of a painting, which serves as an entrance to a level

The following is the story given on pages 4 and 5 of the Super Mario 64 instruction booklet. The colors given in the instruction booklet signify who is talking: Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Toad, with black being narration.

"Mario, please come to the castle. I've baked a cake for you. Yours truly, Princess Toadstool."

"Wow, an invitation from Peach! I'll head out right away. I hope she can wait for me!"
Mario is so excited to receive the invitation from the Princess, who lives in the Mushroom Castle, that he quickly dresses in his best and leaves right away.

"Hmmm, something's not quite right here... It's so quiet..."
Shaking off his uneasy premonition, Mario steps into the silent castle, where he is greeted by the gruff words,

"No one's home! Now scram! Bwa, ha, ha."
The sound seems to come from everywhere.

"Who's there?! I've heard that voice somewhere before..."
Mario begins searching all over the castle. Most of the doors are locked, but finding one open, he peeks inside. Hanging on the wall is the largest painting he has ever seen, and from behind the painting comes the strangest sound that he has ever heard...

"I think I hear someone calling. What secrets does this painting hold?"
Without a second thought, Mario jumps at the painting. As he is drawn into it, another world opens before his very eyes.

And so begins the grandest of all adventures!

Once inside the painting, Mario finds himself in the midst of battling Bob-ombs. According to the Bob-omb Buddies, someone...or something...has suddenly attacked the castle and stolen the "Power Stars". These stars protect the castle; with the stars in his control, the beast plans to take over the Mushroom Castle.

To help him accomplish this, he plans to convert the residents of the painting world into monsters as well. If nothing is done, all those monsters will soon begin to overflow from inside the painting.

"A plan this maniacal, this cunning...this must be the work of Bowser!"
Princess Toadstool and Toad are missing, too. Bowser must have taken them and sealed them inside the painting. Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army.

"Well, Bowser's not going to get away with it, not as long as I'm around!"
Stolen Power Stars are hidden throughout the painting world. Use your wisdom and strength to recover the Power Stars and restore peace to the Mushroom Castle.

"Mario! You are the only one we can count on."

Gameplay

The player controls Mario. In addition to his jump and a basic punch string, Mario's repertoire includes a variety of advanced acrobatic moves (many of them carried over from the 1994 game Donkey Kong) accomplished through precise timing and various combinations of the analog stick and the jump button, such as the somersaulting Triple Jump and the low but far-ranged Long Jump. Eschewing the "Super Mario to Small Mario" mechanic found in most of the previous mainline games, Super Mario 64 employs an eight-sided health meter called the Power Meter, which is depleted when Mario makes contact with enemies or obstacles, and is replenished by collecting coins, running through Spinning Hearts, or submerging Mario in a body of water. Like the previous games, Super Mario 64 employs a life system, although as the game saves after most progression tasks, the effect of a Game Over is marginal.

When the player starts a game, Mario starts off outside the Mushroom Castle, a multi-floor hub mostly devoid of enemies and obstacles. Inside the castle are multiple rooms with paintings and other surfaces concealing portals to the game's various courses. The main goal of the game is to collect Power Stars. There is a total of 120 Power Stars in the game, though only 70 need to be collected in order to complete the game. The Power Stars are split between the fifteen main courses, nine secret courses that are smaller and usually contain only one or two Stars, and various secrets inside the Mushroom Castle. The main courses contain six numbered missions each plus a hidden Power Star for collecting 100 coins. Only a limited portion of the castle is explorable at first, but as Mario collects more Stars, he is able to open more rooms and unlock Bowser levels. Defeating Bowser in his first two levels opens the castle's basement and top floor, respectively.

The game employs a mission-based structure. When the player enters a main course, a screen shows them the Stars they have collected and the newest mission unlocked, each having a title hinting at the mission tasks. Missions vary widely in nature, ranging from defeating enemies to reaching a point of interest on the map to racing friendly characters, though every course features a mission that requires collecting eight Red Coins scattered around the map. Accomplishing a mission rewards the player with a Power Star; collecting it boots Mario back to the room he came from, although collecting 100-Coin Stars allows him to stay on the map. The fifteen main courses consist of large open worlds, with many points of interest and paths, and as such, many of the missions can be completed out of order. Some missions, however, can be completed only by selecting a specific scenario from the course-selection screen, as to prompt the appearance or disappearance of a character or object needed to complete the task.

The courses feature various enemies who chase or attack Mario on sight. Most enemies can be defeated by kicking, punching, or jumping on them and leave coins when defeated; some missions also require Mario to defeat a specific type of enemy. Multiple missions involve fighting a large boss, whose defeat usually involves a puzzle or more advanced maneuvering than standard enemies. Not all characters Mario can encounter are hostile, however. Friendly NPCs include Toads sealed inside the castle's walls who give hints or backstory when spoken to, Bob-omb Buddies who give clearance to use a cannon on the course, and mission-specific characters who challenge Mario to a race or ask him to fetch an object in exchange for a Power Star.

Various power-ups can help Mario on his adventure. Koopa Shells can be ridden on land, water, or lava to provide temporary invincibility, and by hitting Cap Switches found in the secret courses, Mario can activate blocks containing the Wing Cap, Vanish Cap, and Metal Cap, whose powers are necessary to complete many of the missions. As the game is a showcase title for a new console and the first 3D Super Mario game, many aspects of the game showcase the Nintendo 64's features. Multiple sections take advantage of the analog stick's precision requiring Mario to walk slowly over narrow passageways or tiptoe to sneak up on enemies. Some bridges and platforms sway under Mario's weight.

Controls

The charts below refer to the original game and subsequent ports, such as those released through Virtual Consoles and Nintendo Switch Online. For the control scheme of the remake released for the Nintendo DS, click here. For the iteration included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Nintendo Switch systems, click here. A "→" (right arrow) conveys buttons to press in succession, and a "+" (plus sign) conveys buttons to press simultaneously. A "/" (slash) conveys an alternative combination of button presses for the action. The controls for the Wii U can be customized in the emulator settings, with the column below displaying the default mapping.

Nintendo 64, iQue, Wii, and Wii U controls

Action(s) Input(s)
Nintendo 64 / iQue Player Controller Nintendo GameCube Controller Classic Controller Wii U controllers
Mario controls
Move Control Stick Control Stick Classic Controller Left Stick Left Stick
Sidestep Control Stick▶ along a wall Control Stick▶ along a wall Classic Controller Left Stick▶ along a wall Left Stick▶ along a wall
Jump, swim, fire cannon A Button A Button Classic Controller a Button A Button
Double-jump Jump when making contact with the ground while moving (do twice)
Triple-jump, take off in Wing form Jump when making contact with the ground while running (do thrice)
Side-somersault Control Stick → (Control Stick▶ + A Button) Control Stick → (Control Stick▶ + A Button) Classic Controller Left Stick → (Classic Controller Left Stick▶ + Classic Controller a Button) Left Stick → (Left Stick▶ + A Button)
Wall-kick A ButtonA Button against a wall A ButtonA Button against a wall Classic Controller a ButtonClassic Controller a Button against a wall A ButtonA Button against a wall
Backward-somersault Z Button + A Button L Button + A Button Classic Controller L Button + Classic Controller a Button L Button + A Button
Long-jump Z Button + A Button while running L Button + A Button while running Classic Controller L Button + Classic Controller a Button while running L Button + A Button while running
Climb up ledge A Button + Control Stick while hanging from ledge A Button + Control Stick while hanging from ledge Classic Controller a Button + Classic Controller Left Stick while hanging from ledge A Button + Left Stick while hanging from ledge
Hang on to wire net A Button + hold A Button A Button + hold A Button Classic Controller a Button + hold Classic Controller a Button A Button + hold A Button
Grab or release pole A Button alongside a pole A Button alongside a pole Classic Controller a Button alongside a pole A Button alongside a pole
Talk, read, engage object, punch B Button B Button Classic Controller b Button B Button
Scroll text A Button / B Button A Button / B Button Classic Controller a Button / Classic Controller b Button A Button / B Button
Kick B Button + B Button + B Button B Button + B Button + B Button Classic Controller b Button + Classic Controller b Button + Classic Controller b Button B Button + B Button + B Button
Jump-kick B Button in midair B Button in midair Classic Controller b Button in midair B Button in midair
Throw item Control Stick + B Button Control Stick + B Button Classic Controller Left Stick + Classic Controller b Button Left Stick + B Button
Swing and toss Bowser by the tail B Button → ↻Control StickB Button B Button → ↻Control StickB Button Classic Controller b Button → ↻Classic Controller Left StickClassic Controller b Button B Button → ↻Left StickB Button
Dive B Button while running B Button while running Classic Controller b Button while running B Button while running
Slide-kick B Button while sliding B Button while sliding Classic Controller b Button while sliding B Button while sliding
Sweep-kick Z Button + B Button L Button + B Button Classic Controller L Button + Classic Controller b Button L Button + B Button
Crouch Z Button L Button Classic Controller L Button L Button
Slide Z Button while running L Button while running Classic Controller L Button while running L Button while running
Crawl Z Button + Control Stick L Button + Control Stick Classic Controller L Button + Classic Controller Left Stick L Button + Left Stick
Ground-pound Z Button in midair L Button in midair Classic Controller L Button in midair L Button in midair
Lakitu Bro controls
Rotate camera Left C Button / Right C Button C Stick left or right Classic Controller Right Stick left or right Right Stick left or right
Zoom in, enter first-person view Up C Button C Stick up Classic Controller Right Stick up Right Stick up
Zoom out Down C Button C Stick down Classic Controller Right Stick down Right Stick down
Shift camera view R Button R Button Classic Controller R Button R Button
Menu controls
Navigate menu Control Stick Control Stick Classic Controller Left Stick Left Stick
Confirm command A Button A Button Classic Controller a Button A Button
Cancel command B Button B Button Classic Controller b Button B Button
Display pause menu START Button START/PAUSE Button Plus Button Plus Button

Nintendo Switch controls

In addition to the controllers listed below, wireless Nintendo 64 Controllers are compatible with Nintendo Switch systems. Nintendo GameCube Controllers can be used through the GameCube Controller Adapter, but it is recognized as a wired Nintendo Switch Pro Controller by Super Mario 64.

Action(s) Input(s)
Dual Joy-Con / Nintendo Switch Pro Controller / Nintendo Switch Lite Horizontal Joy-Con
Mario controls
Move Left Stick Control Stick
Sidestep Left Stick▶ along a wall Control Stick▶ along a wall
Jump, swim, fire cannon A Button Single Joy-Con Right Button
Double-jump Jump when making contact with the ground while moving (do twice)
Triple-jump, take off in Wing form Jump when making contact with the ground while running (do thrice)
Side-somersault Left Stick → (Left Stick▶ + A Button) Control Stick → (Control Stick▶ + Single Joy-Con Right Button)
Wall-kick A ButtonA Button against a wall Single Joy-Con Right ButtonSingle Joy-Con Right Button against a wall
Backward-somersault ZL Button + A Button SL Button + Single Joy-Con Right Button
Long-jump ZL Button + A Button while running SL Button + Single Joy-Con Right Button while running
Climb up ledge A Button + Left Stick while hanging from ledge Single Joy-Con Right Button + Control Stick while hanging from ledge
Hang on to wire net A Button + hold A Button Single Joy-Con Right Button + hold Single Joy-Con Right Button
Grab or release pole A Button alongside a pole Single Joy-Con Right Button alongside a pole
Talk, read, engage object, punch B Button Single Joy-Con Bottom Button
Scroll text A Button / B Button Single Joy-Con Right Button / Single Joy-Con Bottom Button
Kick B Button + B Button + B Button Single Joy-Con Bottom Button + Single Joy-Con Bottom Button + Single Joy-Con Bottom Button
Jump-kick B Button in midair Single Joy-Con Bottom Button in midair
Throw item Left Stick + B Button Control Stick + Single Joy-Con Bottom Button
Swing and toss Bowser by the tail B Button → ↻Left StickB Button Single Joy-Con Bottom Button → ↻Control StickSingle Joy-Con Bottom Button
Dive B Button while running Single Joy-Con Bottom Button while running
Slide-kick B Button while sliding Single Joy-Con Bottom Button while sliding
Sweep-kick ZL Button + B Button SL Button + Single Joy-Con Bottom Button
Crouch ZL Button SL Button
Slide ZL Button while running SL Button while running
Crawl ZL Button + Left Stick SL Button + Control Stick
Ground-pound ZL Button in midair SL Button in midair
Lakitu Bro controls
Rotate camera Right Stick / Y Button / ZR Button + A Button Single Joy-Con Left Button / Plus Button or Minus Button + Single Joy-Con Right Button
Zoom in, enter first-person view Right Stick / ZR Button + X Button Plus Button or Minus Button + Single Joy-Con Top Button
Zoom out Right Stick / X Button / ZR Button + B Button Single Joy-Con Top Button / Plus Button or Minus Button + Single Joy-Con Bottom Button
Shift camera view R Button SR Button
Menu controls
Navigate menu Left Stick Control Stick
Confirm command A Button Single Joy-Con Right Button
Cancel command B Button Single Joy-Con Bottom Button
Display pause menu Plus Button Minus Button + L Button / Plus Button + R Button

Locations

Setting

"Miniature Japanese garden" from a small temple in Minato, Tokyo. It is an example of a hokaniwa, or "box garden", that is the basis for the level design in most 3D Super Mario games and many other 3D action-adventure games.EXIF Info:Nikon DfLens: 24-70mm F/2.8GFocal Length: 24mmAperture: F/2.8Shutter Speed: 1/800sISO Sensitivity: 400Tiny-Huge Island 64.png
A photograph of a hakoniwaA (left) compared to a screenshot of Tiny-Huge Island (right). The design principals of the former are the cited influence behind the courses in the game.

Super Mario 64 takes place within the walls of the Mushroom Castle in the Mushroom Kingdom. It is the first Super Mario game to explicitly include the Mushroom Kingdom as a location since Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. The game's levels, called "courses," are accessed through paintings hung on the walls, but some are more cryptically hidden or require the player to accomplish a task in the castle before becoming accessible. Unlike previous games, the courses are not naturally occurring places. They are "painting worlds" that Bowser has corrupted and modified to his liking using the stolen Power Stars. He has turned some of the inhabitants into monsters,[20][21] and there apparently is concern that his creations will escape the boundaries of the paintings and enter the real world.[22][23][24] Some paratextual material and subsequent titles present the courses introduced in this game as visitable places outside the paintings.

Generally, a course is a sprawling location with interactive environmental elements and several levels of elevation. Courses often have subareas and collectibles obscured in the landscape that passively encourage the player to rotate the camera and explore. Most courses feature prominent landmarks, such as the mountain on the Bob-omb Battlefield and the volcano in Lethal Lava Land, that provide the player with a consistent point of reference that mitigates their chance of getting lost.[25] Like its more immediate predecessors, courses are themed after real-life ecosystems (i.e., deserts, mountains, seas) and more fantastical settings (i.e., haunted houses, clocktowers, rainbow roads in the sky). The theme informs the types of objects that can be interacted with in the level, the types of enemies that can be encountered, and the non-playable characters that can be spoken to. For example, cactus enemies, a condor, and quicksand are in the desert-themed Shifting Sand Land. Penguins, slippery ice, and deep snow appear on Cool, Cool Mountain and Snowman's Land. Most courses contain switches and strikable objects that modify elements of the course, such as the Crystal Taps in Wet-Dry World.

Unlike the levels of prior two-dimensional entries, the courses in this game are open-ended and largely do not funnel the player towards one goal. This was an intentional departure from the level design principals of prior games because the development team did not believe they could be replicated for a fun experience in a three-dimensional environment. Director and series creator Shigeru Miyamoto wanted Super Mario 64 to be a game where players "create their own vision," a decision partially influenced by the technical difficulty of making a precise jump in a 3D environment.[26][27][25] This mindset manifested in levels where players were largely free to interact with the world in ways they wanted to, with larger platforms and sprawling spaces that encouraged exploration rather than carry out precise actions to reach a goal. The courses themselves were created using hakoniwa or "box garden" design principals.[28][27] B[25][29] A hakoniwa is a intricately-arranged miniature garden within an enclosed space, with layers of depth and detail that become apparent to an onlooker when carefully examined.[30][31][29] Applying these principals allowed the development team to create complex levels that surprise players, another important tenet during development.[26][27][25] In the West, where creating miniature gardens is not as culturally prevalent, these types of levels are most often likened to sandboxes.[29]

Courses

Overview

Animated screenshot of Mario jumping into the painting for Bob-omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64.
Bob-omb Battlefield mission select menu in Super Mario 64
Top image: Mario entering the painting for the Bob-omb Battlefield
Bottom image: The mission-selection screen

Most of the courses are accessed through paintings inside the Mushroom Castle, the hub world of the game. The surface of a painting ripples like water when Mario is near, and he is brought to the course it represents by physically jumping through it. Accessing levels in this manner is a departure from the overworld system in previous platform games (see below). However, the castle is divided into several sections that are analogous to the world structure of proceeding games, where multiple levels are available to the player on a single section and the player must complete a boss-dedicated course in order to gain access to the next one. As Mario advances through the castle, he encounters some courses that are accessed through portals other than paintings, such as Shifting Sand Land, which is accessed through what looks like a brick wall at a dead end in the basement, and Tick Tock Clock, which is entered through a clock face. The locations of courses on subsequent sections are generally more complex and are puzzles in themselves, such as the painting for Snowman's Land that is viewable only through a mirror.[32]

Rather than present a unilateral scenario that leads to a single spatially fixed goal, most courses in the game host multiple objectives called "missions" that each have a goal in a different location from each other. For most courses, entering a painting (or equivalency) brings the player to a mission-selection screen, where selecting one sends Mario to the course within the confines of the mission's specific scenario and its unique goal. In nearly all courses, this goal is a Power Star, a collectible token resembling the Super Star of prior entries. Touching one completes the level and returns Mario to the castle. The number of Power Stars collected is tracked by the game and communicated to the player on the user interface in the upper right corner of the screen. Accumulating Power Stars is how new courses become accessible to the player. On the first floor, some ★ doors that seal away certain paintings open only after Mario has collected a specified number of Stars. Mario can access a new section only after clearing the current one's Bowser Course, itself becoming accessible only after a specified number of Power Stars has been obtained. However, there are 120 obtainable Power Stars in a game that requires only 70 to access the final level. The player has some discretion on how many or which ones are obtained to finish the game, as well as the order.

In most courses, one mission correlates with one Power Star, and its name on the mission-selection screen hints at the Star's location in the course. However, some Power Stars can be encountered outside their dedicated missions and collected. Some mission-dedicated Power Stars become available to the player only once they have cleared specific missions (e.g., Footrace with Koopa the Quick becomes available only after Big Bob-omb on the Summit has been completed) or accomplish tasks outside the paintings (e.g., striking the Cap Switch in the Cavern of the Metal Cap makes the titular power-up accessible in Through the Jet Stream, in which it is not optional). Certain actions completed within a course permanently change elements within it regardless of the mission subsequently played. Recurring examples are the cannons found in most courses, which Mario can enter and launch from to reach distant areas. A cannon becomes useable in a course after Mario has spoken to a Bob-omb Buddy, a friendly non-playable character that controls the cannon, and it remains accessible for all subsequent revisits.

Like in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and a departure from previous Super Mario games, there is no time limit in effect within courses, but there are a few cases where there is one. For example, Blue Coins appear for only a brief period of time once a Blue Coin Block is struck, and Mario must outrun Koopa the Quick in order to earn a Power Star. All power-ups in this game change Mario's form for a limited time, and one cannot be brought outside a course even if he completes it while still under its effect—another similarity to Yoshi's Island.

There are two different types of courses in Super Mario 64.

  • Normal Courses,[33] or main courses,[34] contain six dedicated missions and an unlisted 100-coin mission. Some of the dedicated missions build off each other environmentally or narratively. (This means the events that transpire in the completion of one mission are reflected in the events of the subsequent mission.) However, some Power Stars can be encountered before the mission-dedicated one and can be collected, resulting in some instances where the Stars are obtained out of the intended "order." These courses are the most intricate levels in the game. Most include objects that can enable quick traversal between areas, such as cannons and Warp Points. Some courses include accessible subareas, such as the volcano in Lethal Lava Land and the pyramid in Shifting Sand Land. There are 15 Normal Courses in the game, and they are the only levels explicitly numbered and listed on the pause menu.
  • Mini courses[34][35] are smaller and structured more like traditional obstacle courses that emphasize precise platforming. They lack dedicated missions to select, and most contain only one Power Star. Power Stars obtained in mini courses are counted together as "Secret Stars" on the pause menu. Mini courses can further be classified into three subtypes, as detailed below.
    • Bowser Courses[33] (also lowercased)[36] lead to an arena where Mario must defeat Bowser. Each Bowser Course features a Power Star obtained by collecting eight Red Coins, but this does not complete the level. In the first two courses, defeating Bowser awards Mario a key, a different kind of token that completes the level when touched. The key is used to permanently unlock the Key Door to another section of the castle. In Bowser in the Sky, the final course, defeating Bowser releases the Jumbo Star. Collecting it does not contribute to the player's Power Star total, instead freeing Princess Peach. There are three Bowser Courses in the whole game, one for each section.
    • Secret Courses[33] (also lowercased)[37] are cryptically hidden in the castle. All Secret Courses have at least one Power Star to collect, with the sole exception being The Princess's Secret Slide, which has two. None of these courses are accessed through paintings, and they often require the player to investigate a space within the castle to find.[32] There are three in the game.
    • Switch Cap Courses[33] are where Mario is under the effect of a power-up immediately upon entering a course and is needed to reach a Cap Switch. When one is stood on, it activates and causes the power-up to permanently become accessible within the Normal Courses. They are analogous to the Switch Palaces in Super Mario World, though unlike in them, striking the switch does not make Mario exit the course. These are the only courses (along with Wing Mario Over the Rainbow) in the game where Mario can fall down a pit without losing a life; he is instead brought back to the castle.

Table

There are a number of courses in each section. At least four of them are Normal Courses, and at least two are mini courses. One of the mini courses is always a Bowser Course. Including the Mushroom Castle, there are 25 courses in the game. The chart below lists all of them. Each one is provided with a screenshot, a brief description, and a list of its missions. The order that the courses and missions are listed follows their organization in the Super Mario 64 Player's Guide.[38] Only the names of the missions in Normal Courses are provided in-game. When available, the missions that lack in-game names, such as the 100-coin missions, are also derived from the Super Mario 64 Player's Guide. Where no such name exists, the mission assumes the name of its course.

Courses
Assembled texture of the main hall's wall in Mushroom Castle from Super Mario 64. First Floor and Mezzanine
01. Bob-omb Battlefield
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×6 Total number of boss battles.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Bob-omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64. Power Star Big Bob-omb on the Summit Power Star Footrace with Koopa the Quick
Power Star Shoot to the Island in the Sky Power Star Find the 8 Red Coins
Power Star Mario Wings to the Sky Power Star Behind Chain Chomp's Gate
Grassy fields surrounding a spiraled mountain. A battle is waged here between the peaceful Bob-omb Buddies and the enemy Bob-ombs. Once the battle is over, the Bob-omb Buddies allow Mario to access their cannons. There is a floating island in the east and a barred cave towards the center with a Chain Chomp leashed in front of it.
Unlock criterion: Enter the Mushroom Castle.
02. Whomp's Fortress
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1 Total number of boss battles.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Whomp's Fortress from Super Mario 64. Power Star Chip Off Whomp's Block Power Star To the Top of the Fortress
Power Star Shoot into the Wild Blue Power Star Red Coins on the Floating Isle
Power Star Fall onto the Caged Island Power Star Blast Away the Wall
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.
Unlock criterion: Collect a Power Star.
03. Jolly Roger Bay
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Jolly Roger Bay from Super Mario 64. Power Star Plunder in the Sunken Ship Power Star Can the Eel Come Out to Play?
Power Star Treasure of the Ocean Cave Power Star Red Coins on the Ship Afloat
Power Star Blast to the Stone Pillar Power Star Through the Jet Stream
A cove containing the wreck of a sunken ship. A giant moray eel called Unagi nests in the ship and stirs when approached. An underwater corridor in the northwest leads to a cave that holds Treasure Chests. Solving the puzzle of the chests reveals a Power Star.
Unlock criterion: Collect 3 Power Stars.
04. Cool, Cool Mountain
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×3
Missions
Screenshot of Cool, Cool Mountain from Super Mario 64. Power Star Slip Slidin' Away Power Star Li'l Penguin Lost
Power Star Big Penguin Race Power Star Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins
Power Star Snowman's Lost His Head Power Star Wall Kicks Will Work
A snow-covered mountain inhabited by penguins and 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 Cabin's Snow Slide, where Mario is challenged to a race by the Big Penguin.
Unlock criterion: Collect 3 Power Stars.
Bowser in the Dark World
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1 Total number of boss battles.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Bowser in the Dark World from Super Mario 64. Key Bowser in the Dark World Power Star 8 Red Coins
A winding path in a cavernous void. The path bears Amps and shifting platforms. It ultimately leads to Bowser, who is fought on a circular platform surrounded by floating bombs.
Unlock criterion: Collect 8 Power Stars.
The Princess's Secret Slide
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×2
Missions
Screenshot of The Princess's Secret Slide from Super Mario 64. Power Star The Princess's Secret Slide Power Star Second Star[39]
A carpeted slide hidden on the mezzanine. Reaching the bottom of the slide gives Mario access to a Power Star—the first Secret Star available to the player. Reaching the bottom within 21 seconds awards Mario a second one.
Unlock criterion: Collect a Power Star.
The Secret Aquarium
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1
Mission
Screenshot of The Secret Aquarium from Super Mario 64. Power Star The Secret Aquarium
A closed tank housing blue fish and Red Coins. Collecting all of the Red Coins reveals a Secret Star. The aquarium is accessed through a little alcove in the same room that holds the painting for Jolly Roger Bay.
Unlock criterion: Collect 3 Power Stars.
Tower of the Wing Cap
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1
Mission
Screenshot of the Tower of the Wing Cap from Super Mario 64. Power Star Flying for Coins[40]
Towers in a sea of clouds. The turret in the middle holds the Wing Cap Switch that makes the Wing Cap permanently available in Normal Courses once struck. Red Coins appear around the towers and can be collected by Mario only in his Wing form.
Unlock criterion: Collect 10 Power Stars.
Assembled texture of the basement's wall in Mushroom Castle from Super Mario 64. This texture is also used for the "painting" of Shifting Sand Land. The Castle Basement and Courtyard
05. Big Boo's Haunt
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of boss battles.×4
Missions
Screenshot of Big Boo's Haunt from Super Mario 64. Power Star Go on a Ghost Hunt Power Star Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round
Power Star Secret of the Haunted Books Power Star Seek the 8 Red Coins
Power Star Big Boo's Balcony Power Star Eye to Eye in the Secret Room
The haunted house hidden in Princess Peach's courtyard. The rooms of the house contain Boos 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.
Unlock criteria: Collect 12 Power Stars, and defeat the Big Boo that holds the miniature cage in the courtyard.
06. Hazy Maze Cave
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7
Missions
Screenshot of Hazy Maze Cave from Super Mario 64. Power Star Swimming Beast in the Cavern Power Star Elevate for 8 Red Coins
Power Star Metal-Head Mario Can Move! Power Star Navigating the Toxic Maze
Power Star A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit Power Star Watch for Rolling Rocks
An underground labyrinth filled with dead ends, traps, and bottomless pits. There are two floors. The first one has a large chamber in the southeast with a controllable elevator, hallways with rolling rocks in the northwest, and a maze with strange clouds in the northeast. The lower floor leads to a pool that holds Dorrie.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Dark World.
07. Lethal Lava Land
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of boss battles.×2
Missions
Screenshot of Lethal Lava Land from Super Mario 64. Power Star Boil the Big Bully Power Star Bully the Bullies
Power Star 8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces Power Star Red-Hot Log Rolling
Power Star Hot-Foot-It into the Volcano Power Star Elevator Tour in the Volcano
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. Bullies appear in this course and knock Mario into lava on contact. Sparkies and other fiery obstacles that burn him when touched also appear.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Dark World.
08. Shifting Sand Land
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1 Total number of boss battles.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Shifting Sand Land from Super Mario 64. Power Star In the Talons of the Big Bird Power Star Shining Atop the Pyramid
Power Star Inside the Ancient Pyramid Power Star Stand Tall on the Four Pillars
Power Star Free Flying for 8 Red Coins Power Star Pyramid Puzzle
Desert sands surrounding a pyramid. Klepto flies through the sky here. Much of the course is covered in quicksand and steep dunes. Little tornados 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, where a labyrinth leads to Eyerok.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Dark World.
09. Dire, Dire Docks
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7
Missions
Screenshot of Dire, Dire Docks from Super Mario 64. Power Star Board Bowser's Sub Power Star Chests in the Current
Power Star Pole-Jumping for Red Coins Power Star Through the Jet Stream
Power Star The Manta Ray's Reward Power Star Collect the Caps...
Deep water. A whirlpool is at the center of the seabed and is circled by Sushi and a Manta Ray. A corridor in the east leads to a wider area where Bowser has hidden a submarine.
Unlock criterion: Collect 30 Power Stars.
Bowser in the Fire Sea
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1 Total number of boss battles.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Bowser in the Fire Sea from Super Mario 64. Key Bowser in the Fire Sea Power Star Power Star for 8 Red Coins[41]
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.
Unlock criterion: Complete Board Bowser's Sub.
Cavern of the Metal Cap
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1
Mission
Screenshot of Cavern of the Metal Cap from Super Mario 64. Power Star Grab 8 Red Coins[42]
An underground streambed that holds the Metal Cap Switch. Striking it makes the Metal Cap accessible in other courses. The water moves rapidly in this course. If Mario is swept up in it, he is brought to the Castle Grounds.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Dark World.
Vanish Cap Under the Moat
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1
Mission
Screenshot of Vanish Cap Under the Moat from Super Mario 64. Power Star 8 Red Coins
A hidden area accessible only once the castle's moat is drained. When Mario enters the course, he is in his Vanish form, and he must navigate the course while the power-up is still in effect to access the Vanish Cap Switch. Striking it makes the Vanish Cap accessible in other courses.
Unlock criteria: Clear Bowser in the Dark World and drain the castle's moat.
Assembled texture of the third floor's wall in Mushroom Castle from Super Mario 64. Upper Floors and Tower
10. Snowman's Land
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1 Total number of boss battles.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Snowman's Land from Super Mario 64. Power Star Snowman's Big Head Power Star Chill with the Bully
Power Star In the Deep Freeze Power Star Whirl from the Freezing Pond
Power Star Shell Shreddin' for Red Coins Power Star Into the Igloo
A chilly land surrounding a giant snowman. Slippery ice and freezing ponds appear in this course. The Chill Bully is on a floating island of ice in the east. Narrow paths allow Mario to ascend the snowman, but he begins to blow gusts of air when he nears his head. An enterable igloo is near the base of the snowman.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
11. Wet-Dry World
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Wet-Dry World from Super Mario 64. Power Star Shocking Arrow Lifts! Power Star Top o' the Town
Power Star Secrets in the Shallows & Sky Power Star Express Elevator--Hurry Up!
Power Star Go to Town for Red Coins Power Star Quick Race Through Downtown!
A flooded empty town. There are Crystal Taps at several locations in the town that cause the water level to rise or fall. There is a hidden downtown area that can be accessed only through the cage in the southeast.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
12. Tall, Tall Mountain
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Mushroom Castle from Super Mario 64. Power Star Scale the Mountain Power Star Mystery of the Monkey Cage
Power Star Scary 'Shrooms, Red Coins Power Star Mysterious Mountainside
Power Star Breathtaking View from Bridge Power Star Blast to the Lonely Mushroom
A tall mountain surrounded by Mushroom Platforms high above the sea. Gusts of wind and the Fwoosh make ascending the mountain challenging. The entrance to the Mysterious Mountain Slide can be found near the summit. Ukkikis live in this course, one of which attempts to steal Mario's cap.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
13. Tiny-Huge Island
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1 Total number of boss battles.×2
Missions
Screenshot of Tiny-Huge Island from Super Mario 64. Power Star Pluck the Piranha Flower Power Star The Tip Top of the Huge Island
Power Star Rematch with Koopa the Quick Power Star Five Itty Bitty Secrets
Power Star Wiggler's Red Coins Power Star Make Wiggler Squirm
An island that presents itself in two different ways depending on which painting it is accessed from in the castle. One is large with vast areas and giant versions of normal enemies. Mario can easily access the interior of this version of the island, which is home to Wiggler. The other is tiny with small enemies. Changing the terrain in one version of the island affects the other two, and doing so is required to obtain all of its Power Stars.
Unlock criterion: Clear Bowser in the Fire Sea.
14. Tick Tock Clock
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7
Missions
Screenshot of Tick Tock Clock from Super Mario 64. Power Star Roll into the Cage Power Star The Pit and the Pendulums
Power Star Get a Hand Power Star Stomp on the Thwomp
Power Star Timed Jumps on Moving Bars Power Star Stop Time for Red Coins
A vertical obstacle course within the tower's clock. Moving platforms are found throughout the clockwork, and they can help Mario reach hidden alcoves or throw him back towards the bottom. The speed of these platforms (and whether they move at all) is determined by where the clock's hands are positioned when he enters the course.
Unlock criterion: Collect 50 Power Stars.
15. Rainbow Ride
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×7 Total number of accessible cannons.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Rainbow Ride from Super Mario 64. Power Star Cruiser Crossing the Rainbow Power Star The Big House in the Sky
Power Star Coins Amassed in a Maze Power Star Swingin' in the Breeze
Power Star Tricky Triangles! Power Star Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Floating islands and moving platforms high in the sky. Magic carpets travel along rainbows in large stretches of the course, one of which feeds through the Cloud House. The Rainbow Cruiser can be found in the northeast.
Unlock criterion: Collect 50 Power Stars.
Bowser in the Sky
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1 Total number of boss battles.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Bowser in the Sky from Super Mario 64. Jumbo Star Bowser in the Sky Power Star 8 Red Coins
A challenging obstacle course that leads to the final confrontation with Bowser. Some of the platforms on this course allow Mario to walk up walls if he maintains momentum, while others shift under his weight. Bowser starts to break the arena he is fought on, leaving it in the shape of a five-pointed star. The reward for defeating him, the Jumbo Star, is not incorporated into Mario's total Power Star count.
Unlock criterion: Collect 70 Power Stars.
Wing Mario Over the Rainbow
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×1 Total number of accessible cannons.×2
Mission
Screenshot of Wing Mario Over the Rainbow from Super Mario 64. Power Star Cloud Hopping for Coins[43]
Clouds and checkerboard platforms in the sky. The platforms are bridged by rainbows.
Unlock criterion: Collect 50 Power Stars.
Assembled texture of Princess Peach's stained-glass portrait on Mushroom Castle from Super Mario 64. Other
Mushroom Castle
Total number of obtainable Power Stars.×5 Total number of accessible cannons.×1
Missions
Screenshot of Mushroom Castle from Super Mario 64. Power Star Toad near Course 6[44] Power Star Toad near Course 12[44]
Power Star Toad near Course 15[44] Power Star Catch the Yellow Rabbit (1st time)[44]
Power Star Catch the Yellow Rabbit (2nd time)[44]
Princess Peach's castle in the Mushroom Kingdom. Toads and MIPS are sealed inside. Some of the former give Mario a Power Star when spoken to. The Castle Grounds are the first area of the game and where Mario initially appears every time the player loads their save file. Nearly all other courses are accessed from inside the castle, with the Cavern of the Metal Cap and Vanish Cap Under the Moat being the sole exceptions.
Unlock criterion: Begin a new save file.
Level chart information and legend: The Normal Courses are designated with the unique number they are given in-game. Bowser, secret, and Switch Cap Courses lack numerical designation and are listed as they appear in the Super Mario 64 Player's Guide. Three symbols convey attributes about each course: Total number of obtainable Power Stars. denotes the total number of obtainable Power Stars, Total number of accessible cannons. denotes the total number of accessible cannons, and Total number of boss battles. denotes the number of boss battles. The name of each mission is accompanied by a symbol that indicates what type of mission it is. Power Star denotes a mission where the reward is a Power Star, Jumbo Star denotes a mission where the reward is the Jumbo Star, and Key denotes a mission where the reward is a key.

Mushroom Castle

Main article: Peach's Castle
Mushroom Castle
The Castle Grounds before the Mushroom Castle

The Mushroom Castle is a connective space from which Mario can access the game's levels. It is a white-bricked palace with a red-tiled roof. Five towers are built into the castle: four at each corner and a large one in the center. Each one is topped with a spire, and the four outermost ones are also topped with a red pennant. A stained glass portrait of Princess Peach is above the front doors, in which Peach has been imprisoned by Bowser. The smaller windows on the castle are shaped like mushrooms. The Mushroom Castle overall bears a superficial resemblance to a keep. It is framed as the place where Peach lives in the Mushroom Kingdom and usually contains Power Stars for protection.[45] Several Toads, the princess's subjects, also live in the castle.

In the majority of prior platform games, the player selects levels on a map-like menu with a cursor. The cursor itself may represent the player character, as is done in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, but the degree of control the player has on the cursor is more limited than they would have in the actual levels. Super Mario 64 instead has a fully interactive level as the "map," where Mario controls exactly the same as he does in the courses, and the map itself is an expansive level with its own secrets to find.

The Castle Grounds are the first area in the game where the player takes control of Mario, and it is a risk-free environment for the player to familiarize themselves with his controls.[32][46][47][28][27] There are no enemies here, nor concrete objectives. While the player is directed to the castle in Peach's letter to Mario, nothing forces them to enter it, implicitly encouraging them to explore. The Castle Grounds are a grassy area with gently sloping hills, trees, picket fences, and a small lake that feeds into the castle's moat. Several readable signs that detail Mario's available actions are near his starting position, but they are not forced upon the player.

The castle's interior is divided into three sections analogous to the worlds of prior Super Mario games: a first floor and mezzanine, a basement and courtyard, and a second and third floor that leads to the central tower. With the exception of the basement, the castle's flooring has a checkerboard pattern and red carpeting. A hilly vista with a blue sky behind it is painted on the walls. The basement is a flooded dungeon-like area lit by torches that can burn Mario. One of the basement's corridors has a pair of brick pillars that, when ground-pounded, drain the moat. The courtyard is a grassy space behind the Mushroom Castle with a fountain at its center. It is filled with Boos, one of which contains a miniature carousel that holds Big Boo's Haunt. Among the courses of a section, Mario can typically play them in any order. There are some exceptions, such as at the start of the game, when only the Bob-omb Battlefield is initially accessible.

Rather than list them individually on the pause menu, all Power Stars collected from the mini courses are collectively listed as the castle's "Secret Stars," and indeed, most of them are well hidden when compared to the main courses in the game. Finding them necessitates exploration and puzzle-solving within the castle's walls. For example, the only way to access Vanish Cap Under the Moat is by draining the moat, the means of which are never explicitly communicated in-game but instead come from familiarity with Mario's moves. The window that leads to The Princess's Secret Slide is not in the center of its room, departing from what is established in the other rooms that contain paintings and can be found only if the player deviates from what is established. This design principal permeates throughout the castle and often awards the player 1UP Mushrooms, hidden courses, or interactable elements.[32][46]

As in the main courses, several non-playable characters appear in the Mushroom Castle. Toads (including the Toad, as relayed in some paratextual material)[45] can be found on each floor, where they provide gameplay tips and words of encouragement when prompted. Some of them give Mario a Power Star when spoken to. MIPS can be found hopping around the basement once Mario has obtained a certain number of Power Stars (see chart above). He will give Mario one if caught. Yoshi appears on the castle's roof after Mario has collected all 120 Stars. Mario can reach him with a cannon that opens on the Castle Grounds after completing Bowser in the Sky with all 120 Stars collected.

Characters

Mario

Owing to his removal during development, Super Mario 64 is one of the few Super Mario games not to feature Luigi, along with Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, and Super Mario Sunshine. Many data structures in the code have unused references to Luigi's object slot, but he is considered irrecoverable from the final game's codebase.[48] A prerelease model and textures only surfaced through the Nintendo data leak. However, Luigi was included as a playable character in the game's Nintendo DS remake, Super Mario 64 DS.

Name Description
Model of Mario from Super Mario 64.
Mario
The hero of the Mushroom Kingdom and the game's protagonist. He was invited to the Mushroom Castle by Princess Peach, only to find that she had been kidnapped by Bowser. Mario has significantly expanded movement options to reflect the 3D environment of Super Mario 64. Some notable new moves include the Triple Jump, the Wall Kick, the Pound the Ground attack, and a punch-punch-kick. Unlike in previous installments, Mario has a health meter and does not shrink in size if struck by an enemy.

Non-playable characters

Name Description Locations
Render of one of the Lakitu Bros. from the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version of Super Mario 64
Lakitu Bros.
A pair of cloud-riding Koopas that are documenting Mario's quest to liberate the Mushroom Castle and rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. One Lakitu Bro is with Mario throughout the entirety of the game, serving as an in-game explanation for the title's 3D camera controls. He is generally unseen, but his reflection can be spotted in a large mirror on the second floor of the Mushroom Castle. The Lakitu Bros. work for the Kingdom News Network. All courses
Rendered 3D model of Princess Peach in Super Mario 64.
Princess Peach
The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom. She invited Mario to the Mushroom Castle for cake, but she is missing by the time he arrives. Toad informs him that she was kidnapped by Bowser and sealed away within the castle's walls. The game follows Mario's quest to restore the castle's Power Stars and liberate the princess. Castle Grounds
Model of Toad from Super Mario 64.
Toad
One of Princess Peach's attendants and an old friend of Mario's. He is one of several Mushroom Retainers that have been trapped inside the castle. He gives Mario hints, tips, and words of encouragement when spoken to. Some Toads give Mario a Power Star if prompted. Mushroom Castle
A Bob-omb Buddy.
Bob-omb Buddies
Friendly Bob-ombs that lack fuses. They reside on the Bob-omb Battlefield, where they are at war with the Big Bob-omb and his army. A Bob-omb Buddy is hidden away in nearly all subsequent courses. If spoken to, it prepares a cannon for Mario to use. The cannon remains open and accessible for all subsequent revisits. Bob-omb Battlefield; Whomp's Fortress; Jolly Roger Bay; Cool, Cool Mountain; Shifting Sand Land; Snowman's Land; Wet-Dry World; Tall, Tall Mountain; Tiny-Huge Island; Rainbow Ride; Wing Mario Over the Rainbow
Model of Koopa the Quick from Super Mario 64.
Koopa the Quick
A Giant Koopa from Tiny-Huge Island. He challenges Mario to a race when spoken to and rewards him with a Power Star if he defeats him without using certain shortcuts. Mario first encounters Koopa the Quick on the Bob-omb Battlefield in the mission Footrace with Koopa the Quick after defeating the Big Bob-omb, and he encounters him again on the "huge" side of Tiny-Huge Island in the mission Rematch with Koopa the Quick. Bob-omb Battlefield; Tiny-Huge Island
Model of Hoot from Super Mario 64.
Hoot
A talking owl who roosts in a tree near Mario's starting position on Whomp's Fortress. Once woken up, Mario can grab onto Hoot's talons and be carried high into the air for a limited time. Hoot slowly descends while carrying Mario and drops him if he hangs on for too long, citing his weight. Whomp's Fortress
Model of an adult penguin from Super Mario 64.
Penguins
Big talking birds found in courses that feature snow. They are instrumental in several Power Star missions. The Mother Penguin found at the base of Cool, Cool Mountain awards Mario a Power Star if her lost chick, Tuxie, is returned to her, while the Big Penguin found in the cabin at the top of the mountain gives him a Star if beaten in a race. Revisiting this penguin after collecting all 120 Power Stars reveals that he has let himself go. The extra weight makes him a tougher opponent to out-sleigh. Cool, Cool Mountain; Snowman's Land
Rendered model of the giant snowman from Cool, Cool Mountain in Super Mario 64
Snowmen
Two giant snowmen occur in the game. One snowman is the focus of the mission Snowman's Lost His Head. His head is on a pedestal halfway down the mountain, while his sentient snowball body appears towards the top, by Mario's starting position. Either piece asks Mario to help put him together when prompted. Once assembled, the snowman gifts Mario a Power Star. The other is in Snowman's Land, where he can climbed as if he was a mountain. As Mario nears his head, he starts to complain about an irritating crawling sensation on his body and tries to blow Mario off. A Power Star is on the very top of his head. Cool, Cool Mountain; Snowman's Land
Rendered model of MIPS, the yellow rabbit from Super Mario 64.
MIPS
Princess Peach's pet rabbit.[49] He is found in the castle's basement and flees if approached. He gives Mario a Power Star if caught. While captured, MIPS claims to be late for tea. Mushroom Castle
Model of Dorrie from Super Mario 64.
Dorrie
A gentle giant that resembles a plesiosaur. It can be found swimming in an underground lake, where it can be ridden. Mario can steer Dorrie's body while standing on its back and lower its neck by performing a Pound the Ground attack on its head. Hazy Maze Cave
Ukkiki
Ukkikis
Mischievous monkeys. One steals Mario's cap when grabbed. Mario must grab the Ukkiki again in order to get it back, but he runs away if approached and must be cornered. During Mystery of the Monkey Cage, a Ukkiki appears on the summit and taunts Mario. If grabbed, the Ukkiki begs to be released in exchange for a Power Star. Tall, Tall Mountain
Model of Yoshi from Super Mario 64.
Yoshi
An old friend of Mario's. He is a dinosaur-like creature with a long tongue. He can be found on the roof of the Mushroom Castle once all 120 Power Star are collected. Yoshi awards the player 100 lives and a special Triple Jump for fully completing the game, then disappears off the side of the castle. Castle Grounds

Enemies and obstacles

Enemies

Sorting the "course" columns organizes them by occurrence in-game, not alphabetically.

Name Description Courses Dam. Spoils New
First Last
Model of a Goomba from Super Mario 64
Goomba
Squat mushroom creatures that chase Mario when he is in their line of sight. Goombas can be defeated with any attack. Bob-omb Battlefield Bowser in the Sky 1 Yellow Coin×1
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Goombette
Little Goombas. Goombettes pursue Mario when near, but they cause only pushback, an action that also defeats them. They are otherwise vulnerable to any attack. Tiny-Huge Island 0 Yellow Coin×1
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Grand Goomba
Giant Goombas. It is easier for Mario to avoid their detection than it is with smaller Goombas. Grand Goombas are immune to punches and kicks. Tiny-Huge Island 2 Yellow Coin×1
Blue Coin×1
A render of a Bob-omb from Super Mario 64
Bob-omb
Walking bombs. Bob-ombs actively pursue Mario until they explode. He can pick one up and toss it like a projectile to destroy blocks. Bob-omb Battlefield Bowser in the Sky 2 Yellow Coin×1
Koopa Troopa
Koopa Troopa
Green-shelled turtles. Attacking one knocks it out of its shell, leaving it vulnerable to defeat and its shell accessible. An unshelled Koopa frantically tries to return to its shell in this state. Bob-omb Battlefield Tiny-Huge Island 0 Koopa Shell×1
Blue Coin×1
Model of a Koopa Troopa from Super Mario 64.
Small Koopa Troopa
A tiny Koopa Troopa that is defeated on contact. Tiny-Huge Island 0 Blue Coin×1 New to the franchise
A Chain Chomp in Super Mario 64.
Chain Chomp
A giant metal enemy with snapping jaws. It is shackled to a stake and lunges at Mario when he is near. Ground-pounding the stake frees the Chain Chomp. Bob-omb Battlefield 3 X mark.svg
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Piranha Plant
Carnivorous plants that sleep in flowerbeds. One stays asleep if Mario approaches it slowly, but it otherwise is easy to stir. Disturbed Piranha Plants snap at Mario. Whomp's Fortress 3 Blue Coin×1
A Piranha Plant from Super Mario 64
Piranha Flower
Large Venus Fire Traps that spit fireballs. They erupt and recede into the ground in set intervals. Tiny-Huge Island 2 Yellow Coin×2
Power Star×1
New to the franchise
Model of a Piranha Plant from Super Mario 64.
Small Piranha
Small Venus Fire Traps. They behave like the giant Piranha Flowers. Tiny-Huge Island Bowser in the Sky 2 Yellow Coin×1 New to the franchise
A Whomp from Super Mario 64.
Whomp
Walking slabs similar to nurikabe. Whomps slam their bodies into the ground when Mario is in front of them in an attempt to crush him. Whomps are defeated when ground-pounded while they are collapsed on the ground. Repeatedly jumping on one's back awards Mario an additional five Yellow Coins. Whomp's Fortress Bowser in the Sky 3 Yellow Coin×5 New to the franchise
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Thwomp
Grimacing stones. They slam into the ground every few seconds, crushing Mario if he is underneath. The top of a Thwomp can be safely stood on. Whomp's Fortress Tick Tock Clock 3 X mark.svg
Model of the Bullet Bill enemy from Super Mario 64.
Bullet Bill
Missiles fired from the Blaster on Whomp's Fortress. A Bullet Bill swerves to hit Mario when he is in close proximity. Bullet Bills are destroyed only when they collide with obstructions. Whomp's Fortress 3 None
Model of Unagi from Super Mario 64
Unagi
A giant moray eel enemy nestled within a sunken ship. Luring it out grants Mario access to the ship's interior. In subsequent missions, Unagi occurs swimming in open water. Direct contact damages Mario. Jolly Roger Bay 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
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Spindrift
Flying flower enemies that slowly follow Mario when near. Stomping on one launches him into the air, spinning. Spindrifts occur only in snow-themed courses. Cool, Cool Mountain Snowman's Land 2 Yellow Coin×3 New to the franchise
Model of the Mr. Blizzard enemy from Super Mario 64.
Mr. Blizzard
Snowman enemies. Stationary Mr. Blizzards throw snowballs at Mario and rotate to follow his movement. The ones that hop along bridges are indestructible. If Mario loses his cap, he may find it on the head of a Mr. Blizzard upon entering a course with Mr. Blizzards in it. Cool, Cool Mountain Snowman's Land 2 Yellow Coin×3
Mario's cap×1
New to the franchise
AmpSM64.png
Amp
Smiling electrical orbs that shock Mario on contact. They typically travel in fixed circular patterns. Bowser in the Dark World Bowser in the Sky 1 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Rendered model of the Scuttle Bug enemy in Super Mario 64.
Scuttle Bug
Big spiders. They scuttle after Mario when he is near. In the Hazy Maze Cave, there is an abyss from which Scuttle Bugs indefinitely leap. Big Boo's Haunt Hazy Maze Cave 1 Yellow Coin×3 New to the franchise
Model of a Boo from Super Mario 64.
Boo
Ghost enemies. Boos pursue Mario when his back is turned towards them. If Mario looks directly at one, it stops moving and turns translucent. It is invulnerable in this state. While Boos can be knocked away, this does not permanently defeat them. Boos phase through walls. Courtyard Big Boo's Haunt 2 Yellow Coin×1
Blue Coin×1
Miniature carousel×1
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Mr. I.
Unblinking eyeballs fixed in space that fire projectile bubbles. Mr. I.s rotate to follow Mario's position. Running around one eventually makes it spin out of control, defeating it. Touching a Mr. I. directly damages Mario. Big Boo's Haunt Lethal Lava Land 2 Blue Coin×1 New to the franchise
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Bookend
Spirited books. In the library of Big Boo's Haunt, Bookends rapidly fly from opposing shelves and damage Mario on impact. Some Bookends slowly emerge from the shelves and snap their pages as if they were jaws. These ones can be stomped. Big Boo's Haunt 2 Blue Coin×1 New to the franchise
Model of the Mad Piano from Super Mario 64
Mad Piano
A toothy enemy. The Mad Piano sits inert like a normal piano. It springs to life when approached, doggedly snapping at Mario. Its keys clatter as it moves. Big Boo's Haunt 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
3D Render of a Swoop from Super Mario 64
Swoop
Bat enemies. Swoops idly hang upside-down until Mario draws near, at which point they drop and start to fly towards him. The sound of one's wingbeats is percussive. Hazy Maze Cave 1 Yellow Coin×1
Render of a Snufit from Super Mario 64.
Snufit
Ghostly Snifits that spit bullets at Mario. Hazy Maze Cave Cavern of the Metal Cap 2 Yellow Coin×2 New to the franchise
Model of a Monty Mole from Super Mario 64.
Monty Mole
Mole enemies that pop out of holes. They toss small rocks at Mario that damage him on contact. Hazy Maze Cave Tall, Tall Mountain 1 1UP Mushroom×1
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Flame thrower
Tiny stationary Fire Chomps. One releases a fireball at Mario when it is approached. The flame follows him. Hazy Maze Cave Bowser in the Sky 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Model of the Bully enemy from Super Mario 64.
Bully
Horned, orb-shaped enemies that persistently attempt to shove Mario. Bullies cannot be damaged, but striking one knocks it back. Knocking one into lava defeats it. Lethal Lava Land Bowser in the Fire Sea 0 Yellow Coin×1 New to the franchise
Model of the Sparky enemy from Super Mario 64.
Sparky
Bouncing fiery plumes that hop across narrow strips of terrain. Lethal Lava Land Bowser in the Sky 3 X mark.svg
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Fly Guy
Flying Shy Guys that spit fireballs and try to headbutt Mario when he is close. Stomping one propels Mario high into the air. Shifting Sand Land Rainbow Ride 2 Yellow Coin×2
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Pokey
A segmented cactus enemy that slowly shuffles towards Mario. Striking a segment knocks it away and shortens the Pokey's overall body. Hitting the head is ultimately what defeats it. Shifting Sand Land 2 Blue Coin×1
Model of the Tox Box enemy from Super Mario 64.
Tox Box
Multifaced iron boxes that roll around in set trajectories. Tox Boxes are the same width of the paths they travel, making them difficult to avoid. One of their sides is open and can be safely stood under. Shifting Sand Land 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Model of the Grindel enemy from Super Mario 64.
Grindel
Mummified stone enemies. One Grindel slams up and down like a Thwomp. The other hops along narrow paths. Shifting Sand Land 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
SpindelSM64.png
Spindel
Rolling stone enemies. Spindels roll back and forth along narrow paths. Shifting Sand Land 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Klepto
Klepto
A condor that steals Mario's cap. Klepto soars through the sky in Shifting Sand Land and drops low only to grab Mario's cap. Striking the bird makes it let go. In one mission, it carries a Power Star. Shifting Sand Land 0 Power Star×1
Mario's cap×1
New to the franchise
Model of the Bub enemy from Super Mario 64.
Bub
Pudgy orange fish. They slowly swim towards Mario when he is in close proximity. Dire, Dire Docks 1 X mark.svg
Model of the Bubba enemy from Super Mario 64.
Bubba
Large Bubs that pursue Mario in shallow water. They swallow him whole when he is close, costing him a life. Tiny-Huge Island KO X mark.svg New to the franchise
Model of the Sushi enemy from Super Mario 64.
Sushi
A white shark enemy that swims in a wide circle. It does not actively pursue or attack Mario, but it damages him on contact. Dire, Dire Docks 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Model of the Manta enemy from Super Mario 64.
Manta Ray
A mobula that undulates around a whirlpool. Only the end of its tail can damage Mario. The Manta Ray leaves a trail of bubble rings as it swims. Swimming through five of them awards Mario a Power Star. Dire, Dire Docks 3 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Money Bags
Money Bags
Hopping purse-like creatures. A Money Bags disguises itself as a coin and materializes when approached, at which point it erratically hops around. Snowman's Land 2 Yellow Coin×5 New to the franchise
Model of the Skeeter enemy from Super Mario 64.
Skeeter
Water strider enemies that skim across water. They scuttle their legs rapidly when restricted to land. Contact damages Mario. Wet-Dry World 2 Yellow Coin×3 New to the franchise
Rendered 3D model of the Heave-Ho enemy in Super Mario 64.
Heave-Ho
Windup machines that slowly track Mario's movements. They hurl him backwards if they manage to slide their shovels under him. Heave-Hos usually occur around other enemies and items of interest, making them easy to overlook. Wet-Dry World Tick Tock Clock 0 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Chuckya SM64.png
Chuckya
Big Bob-omb enemies that grip on to Mario and throw him across great distances. Mario can defeat a Chuckya only by tossing it first. Wet-Dry World Bowser in the Sky 0 Yellow Coin×5 New to the franchise
Model of the Fwoosh enemy from Super Mario 64.
Fwoosh
A cloud enemy that blows gusts of wind to knock Mario off ledges. Tall, Tall Mountain 0 X mark.svg New to the franchise
Squared screenshot of a Lakitu from Super Mario 64.
Lakitu
Cloud-riding Koopas that drop Spiny bombs. The Lakitu Bros. are of this species. Tiny-Huge Island Rainbow Ride 2 Yellow Coin×5
Spiny
Spiny
Squat, spiked Koopas that slowly pursue Mario. They are defeated when drawn to water. Tiny-Huge Island Rainbow Ride 2 None
A Spiny Egg from Super Mario 64
Spiny bomb
The eggs dropped by Lakitus. They hatch into Spinies when they hit the ground. Tiny-Huge Island Rainbow Ride 2 None

Obstacles

Name Description Courses
First Last
Model of a Blaster from Super Mario 64.
Blaster
A metal cube that shoots out Bullet Bills. Whomp's Fortress
Model of the bomb from Super Mario 64.
Bomb
A stationary spiked explosive used to defeat Bowser. Bowser in the Dark World Bowser in the Sky
Model of a casket from Super Mario 64.
Casket
Caskets rise and fall. They can crush Mario if he goes under one. Big Boo's Haunt
Model of the haunted Chair enemy from Super Mario 64.
Chair
A haunted piece of furniture that flings itself at Mario. Big Boo's Haunt
ClamSM64.png
Clam
A giant shellfish that opens and closes its valves, sometimes containing an item. Jolly Roger Bay Dire, Dire Docks
A pool of freezing water in Snowman's Land
Cold water
Chilled water that hurts Mario on contact, either gradually or immediately depending on how cold it is. Snowman's Land
Mario in the Cavern of the Metal Cap.
Current
Rapidly moving water that can forcibly remove Mario from the course if it pulls him far enough. Jolly Roger Bay Tall, Tall Mountain
The "endless" stairs in Super Mario 64
Endless stairs
A magic staircase that loops Mario forever if he tries to climb them without enough Stars. Mushroom Castle
Model of a triangular column from Super Mario 64.
Falling pillar
A giant precariously balanced stone that tips at Mario. Jolly Roger Bay
Model of a Fireball from Super Mario 64.
Fireball
A basic flame that appears as either a standalone obstacle or an enemy projectile. Bowser in the Dark World Mushroom Castle
Model of the fire bar from Super Mario 64.
Fire bar
A rotating rock with a constantly alit flamethrower on either side. Lethal Lava Land
A flamethrower in Bowser in the Dark World.
Flamethrower
A jet of fire that usually comes from small holes but can also come from other openings and even lava. Bowser in the Dark World Bowser in the Sky
Model of a hidden smasher from Super Mario 64.
Hidden smasher
A giant mass of metal hidden in a wall that tries to crush Mario when he approaches. Lethal Lava Land
Assembled textures of the ice block shooter from Super Mario 64.
Ice block shooter
A giant hole with Shy Guy masks that shoots triangular ice blocks. Snowman's Land
Snowman's Land Star 3
Ice structure
An ice barrier. Ice structures are laid out in mazes. In the igloo, some ice structures contain coins. Vanish Mario is required to phase through those ice structures. Snowman's Land
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Iron ball
A variably sized large black sphere that rolls down slopes. Bob-omb Battlefield Tiny-Huge Island
Texture of the ivy on Tall, Tall Mountain from Super Mario 64.
Ivy
Slows Mario's speed and also makes it difficult to jump. Tall, Tall Mountain
Lethal Lava Land Start
Lava
Molten rock that burns Mario. Lethal Lava Land Bowser in the Fire Sea
BompSM64.png
Moving Bar
A varyingly designed wall protrusion that tries to push Mario but can also be used as a platform. Whomp's Fortress Tick Tock Clock
Model of a pendulum from Super Mario 64.
Pendulum
A swinging obstacle that can block Mario's path. Its speed can change depending on the time Mario enters Tick Tock Clock. Tick Tock Clock
Mario stands on a pillar in Shifting Sand Land.
Quicksand
Sand that pulls Mario under at varying speeds. Shifting Sand Land
Model of a rolling rock from Super Mario 64.
Rolling rock
A giant boulder. Hazy Maze Cave
Model of a Slide Box from Super Mario 64.
Slide Box
A skull-marked crate that moves back and forth on the rocking ship. Jolly Roger Bay
Mario Coughing in Hazy Maze Cave
Strange cloud
Putrid gas found in deep, stagnant caves. Hazy Maze Cave
Model of the Tornado enemy from Super Mario 64.
Tornado
A whirlwind that makes Mario spin. Shifting Sand Land
Model of a water bomb from Super Mario 64.
Water bomb
A bouncing balloon that pursues Mario after being shot from a cannon. Bob-omb Battlefield
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Water tide
Water that rises up or down. Wet-Dry World Mushroom Castle
Model of a Whirlpool from Super Mario 64.
Whirlpool
A vortex that can suck Mario inside. Dire, Dire Docks
Screenshot of the Snowman blowing wind in Snowman's Land from Super Mario 64.
Wind
A gust that can either help or hinder Mario. Cool, Cool Mountain Bowser in the Sky
The Vanish form of Metal Mario in Dire, Dire Docks
Wire net (vertical)
A wall made of iron bars or wire nets. Vanish Mario is required to pass through these walls. Vanish Cap Under the Moat Tick Tock Clock

Bosses

Bosses are listed in the order that they are first encountered.

Name Description Missions
Model of King Bob-omb from Super Mario 64.
Big Bob-omb
A giant Bob-omb on the Bob-omb Battlefield. He appears as the first boss in the game and has the first Power Star. He refers to himself as the "baron of all blasting matter." Big Bob-omb on the Summit
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Whomp King
A giant Whomp on top of Whomp's Fortress. He has the first Power Star, and after he is defeated, there is a tower on top of the fortress. Chip Off Whomp's Block
Bowser's model from Super Mario 64.
Bowser
Bowser appears in Bowser in the Dark World, Bowser in the Fire Sea (where the arena tilts), and Bowser in the Sky (where he must be thrown three times). Mario needs to swing him by the tail clockwise or counterclockwise and hurl him at bombs on the outside of his circular arena. Bowser in the Dark World; Bowser in the Fire Sea; Bowser in the Sky
Boo
Big Boo
A giant Boo that appears three times in Big Boo's Haunt. He initially appears once all the Boos in the mansion have been defeated, again in the underground merry-go-round, and lastly on the top balcony of the mansion. Go on a Ghost Hunt; Ride Big Boo's Merry-Go-Round; Big Boo's Balcony
Model of a Big Mr. I in Super Mario 64.
Big Mr. I.
A giant Mr. I. that appears only in the attic of Big Boo's Haunt. Eye to Eye in the Secret Room
A Big Bully render for Super Mario 64
Big Bully
A large Bully that appears in Lethal Lava Land. On both occasions, Big Bullies try to knock Mario into the lava. Boil the Big Bully; Bully the Bullies
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Eyerok
A being composed of two stone hands with eyes on each palm. He appears when Mario blasts open the top of the pyramid in Shifting Sand Land and rides the elevator inside. Stand Tall on the Four Pillars
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Chill Bully
A large Bully made of ice. He tries to ram Mario onto a lethally frozen pond in Snowman's Land. Chill with the Bully
Rendered model of Wiggler from Super Mario 64.
Wiggler
A giant caterpillar. He becomes angry when his home on Tiny-Huge Island gets flooded. Make Wiggler Squirm

Items and objects

Items

These are collectibles, pickups, and health-restoring objects.

Name Description
Power Star model from Super Mario 64
Power Stars
Power Stars fuel the Mushroom Castle and are stolen by Bowser to seal the castle's inhabitants away. They are the primary objective within missions, and accumulating Stars unlocks new missions. A larger token called the Jumbo Star is made available after the final battle with Bowser. Collecting it does not contribute to the player's total, but it does liberate Princess Peach.
Model of a Big Key from Super Mario 64.
Keys
Tokens awarded to Mario after the first two Bowser battles. A key permanently unlocks a Key Door.
Sprite of a Yellow Coin from Super Mario 64.
Yellow Coins
Collecting a Yellow Coin restores one wedge to Mario's Power Meter. Collecting 100 during a mission rewards Mario with a Power Star. He also gains an extra life for every 50 coins he has when he completes a mission, but only up to three (i.e., no more than 150 coins).
Sprite of a Red Coin from Super Mario 64.
Red Coins
Red Coins are worth two coins. Eight are scattered around most courses, and collecting them all causes a Power Star to appear. They restore two wedges to Mario's Power Meter when collected.
Sprite of a Blue Coin from Super Mario 64.
Blue Coins
Blue Coins are worth five coins. They typically appear after Mario ground-pounds a Blue Coin Block or after he defeats a strong enemy, such as a Mr. I.
Model of a Spinning Heart from Super Mario 64.
Spinning Hearts
Spinning Hearts restore Mario's Power Meter when he passes through one. The amount of health recovered and how fast it does so are dependent on how quickly Mario moves through it.
1UP Mushroom
1UP Mushrooms
Green mushrooms that give Mario an extra life each when obtained.
Sprite of a Bubble from Super Mario 64.
Bubbles
Bubbles are released from opened underwater Treasure Chests. Making contact with one refills Mario's Power Meter.
Model of a Koopa Shell from Super Mario 64.
Koopa Shells
Shells from Koopa Troopas that Mario can ride, allowing him to defeat enemies he runs over and move around the course quicker. Pressing Z Button causes the shell to disappear.
Model of Mario's cap from Super Mario 64.
Mario's cap
Mario can lose his cap: It can be stolen by Klepto or a Ukkiki or blown away by wind. He takes more damage without it. Mario can complete a mission or exit a course without his cap, but it is still missing when he returns to the Mushroom Castle. He has to return to the specific course where he lost his cap to retrieve it.
Model of a Block from Super Mario 64.
Crates
Small blocks that can be picked up and tossed to defeat enemies. Crates break on impact and release collectible Yellow Coins.
A Crazed Crate from Super Mario 64
Crazed Crates
Living crates. When Mario grabs a Crazed Crate, it immediately bounces three times in the direction he was facing when it is grabbed, taking him with it. Each bounce is progressively higher. A Crazed Crate breaks at the end of the third bounce, breaking and releasing Yellow Coins.

Power-ups

These are items that transform Mario's appearance and give him unique abilities. Power-ups are available in Cap Blocks, and they start appearing in the main courses only once their corresponding Cap Switches are struck in the hidden switch courses. Unlike in previous Super Mario games, all power-ups in Super Mario 64 only temporarily transform Mario, each one for 60 seconds. If he completes a mission in one of these forms, he will revert to his normal form. Additionally, Mario lacks a weak, diminutive Small form in this game. Mario can be under the effect of two of these power-ups simultaneously in Dire, Dire Docks, namely the Metal and Vanish Caps.

Cap Block Power-up Form Description
Texture of a red block from Super Mario 64.
Red block
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Wing Cap
Wing Mario
Wing Mario
The Wing Cap is available only in red blocks and transforms Mario into Wing Mario. Performing a Triple Jump or launching from a cannon makes Wing Mario fly. Pressing up on Control Stick makes him descend, and pushing down makes him gain altitude. Alternating between both is necessary to keep Wing Mario airborne. Pressing Z Button brings him back to the ground.
Texture of a green block from Super Mario 64.
Green block
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Metal Cap
Render of Metal Mario from the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version of Super Mario 64
Metal Mario
The Metal Cap is available in green blocks and turns Mario into Metal Mario, a nearly invincible form. He can receive only fall damage in this form. Metal Mario functions the same as his normal form, but he can destroy enemies just by making contact and is impervious to most hazardous obstacles. Wind and currents cannot push him. While he does not need air, Metal Mario cannot swim and sinks to the bottoms of bodies of water, enabling him to circumvent jet streams and other underwater obstacles.
Texture of a blue block from Super Mario 64.
Blue block
Vanish Cap
Vanish Cap
Vanish Mario in Vanish Cap Under the Moat
Vanish Mario
The Vanish Cap is the final unlockable power-up and is contained in blue blocks. It transforms Mario into Vanish Mario, a form that allows Mario to phase through certain barriers and walls. Vanish Mario is undetectable to enemies, and they cannot harm him. He otherwise has the same abilities as normal Mario.

Objects

Objects are interactable elements of the environment that cannot be picked up or collected by Mario. For objects that primarily function as obstructions or hazards, see above.

Name Description
Trigger objects
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Blue Coin Block
A block that causes a trail of Blue Coins to appear for a temporary period of time when ground-pounded. It disappears for the remainder of the accessed mission once struck.
Model of a brick pillar from Super Mario 64.
Brick pillar
A pair of brick pillars is in the basement of the Mushroom Castle. Ground-pounding them permanently drains the moat.
Model of a bubble ring from Super Mario 64.
Bubble ring
An underwater ring released by the Manta Ray. Swimming through five consecutive bubble rings rewards Mario with a Power Star.
Vanish Cap Switch
Cap Switch
A type of ! Switch found only in switch courses. Ground-pounding one permanently makes corresponding semi-visible blocks turn solid, granting Mario access to the power-ups they contain. There are only three Cap Switches in the game, and they correspond as follows: The red one makes the Wing Cap available, the green one makes the Metal Cap available, and the blue one makes the Vanish Cap available.
Model of a Crystal Tap from Super Mario 64.
Crystal Tap
An octahedron in Wet-Dry World that causes the water level to either rise or fall when touched.
Model of a Purple Switch from Super Mario 64.
Purple Switch
Purple Switches cause temporary changes to the surrounding environment when stepped on.
Animated screenshot of Wing Mario collecting Secrets in Bob-omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64.
Secret
One of five cryptically hidden "spots" within a course. Finding one causes a corresponding red number to appear onscreen. Locating all five secrets causes a Power Star to appear.
Model of a post from Super Mario 64.
Stake
A stake needs to be struck by a Pound the Ground attack three times to be fully embedded into the earth, and doing so may produce a Yellow Coin or trigger a nearby event. Running around one may produce multiple coins.
Model of a treasure chest from Super Mario 64.
Treasure Chest
A wooden chest that contains a bubble and opens when touched. In some missions, five Treasure Chests appear and either release a Power Star or trigger a change in the environment when opened in a specific order. Opening a chest out of order electrocutes Mario and forces the player to start over.
Climbable objects
Model of a pole from Super Mario 64.
Pole
Mario clings to climbable poles by jumping onto them. He can ascend, descend, and change which face of a pole he is on when the player moves Control Stick. Pressing A Button makes Mario jump from whichever face he is on. Poles' height and designs depend on where they are encountered. The finish line for footraces against Koopa the Quick is marked by a flagpole that operates the same way.
Sprite of a tree from Mushroom Castle in Super Mario 64
Tree
Trees function like poles. Reaching the top of one sometimes triggers an event or releases a 1UP Mushroom that homes in on Mario.
Squared screenshot of a horizontal wire net from Super Mario 64.
Wire net (horizontal)
A ceiling of climbable metal netting.
Blocks and platforms
Model of the concertinaing walkway from Super Mario 64.
Accordian-like platforms[33]
Blue platforms connected to bridges in Bowser in the Fire Sea that gradually rise up and drop down.
Mario goes up the stairs in Bowser in the Dark World
Activatable staircase
A stairway that briefly appears when a switch is pressed.
Model of an Arrow Lift from Super Mario 64.
Arrow Lift
A floating block that begins to move back and forth once stood on. An activated Arrow Lift stops moving for two-second intervals before moving again.
Model of a Block from Super Mario 64.
Block
Blocks contain Yellow Coins and release them once struck. They are visually identical to crates, but they are about the same height as Mario and cannot be picked up.
Model of Bowser's Sub from Super Mario 64.
Bowser's Submarine
The submarine appears only in Dire, Dire Docks during Board Bowser's Sub, during which it floats on the surface of the water. Bowser's Submarine does not appear in subsequent missions, and completing Board Bowser's Sub unlocks access to Bowser in the Fire Sea.
Squared screenshot of the Cloud House from Super Mario 64.
Cloud House
A large floating building in Rainbow Ride. Magic carpets travel through the Cloud House on a rainbow that weaves through it. The fireplace in the building shoots flames.
Model of a conveyor belt from Super Mario 64.
Conveyor belt
A platform with a moving surface. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on Tick Tock Clock's face when Mario enters the course.
Model of a drawbridge from Super Mario 64.
Drawbridge
An object in Lethal Lava Land that opens and closes.
Model of a Falling Block from Super Mario 64.
Falling Block
A floating platform that falls when stepped on. Thin, holeless Falling Blocks drop quickly, and Mario will lose ground if he does not keep moving forward.
Model of a flipping block from Super Mario 64.Model of a flipping block from Super Mario 64.
Flipping block
A block platform that flips in set intervals. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on Tick Tock Clock's face when Mario enters the course.
Model of a floating wood platform from Super Mario 64.
Floating wooden platform[50]
Floating wooden platforms sink slightly in water when stepped on, then rise back up.
Model of a gondola from Super Mario 64.
Gondola
A moving platform on Cool, Cool Mountain. The gondola moves once Mario steps on it. It stops if it returns to the bottom after Mario has walked off it.
Model of a lift from Super Mario 64.
Lift
A moving platform. Some lifts move along tracks. Others move only up and down, like elevators. Their designs and environmental context for moving depend on where they are encountered.
Model of a Magic Carpet from Super Mario 64.
Magic carpet
A type of lift in Rainbow Ride that travels along a rainbow. If Mario remains off a magic carpet for too long, it will disappear and respawn back at its original position.
Model of the merry-go-round from Super Mario 64.
Merry-go-round
A spinning platform in the basement of Big Boo's Haunt.
Model of a metal crate from Super Mario 64.
Metal crate[51]
A large stone block that can be pushed.
Model of a minute hand from Super Mario 64.
Minute hand[52]
A long platform in Tick Tock Clock. It rotates in incremental intervals around a pivot point at the center of the course. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on Tick Tock Clock's face when Mario enters the course.
A Mushroom Platform in  Super Mario 64
Mushroom
A tall platform that looks like a giant mushroom.
Model of a paddle wheel from Super Mario 64.
Paddle wheel
A set of four lifts attached to a pivot. Standing on a lift causes the paddle wheel to rotate.
Squared screenshot of a Pillar from Super Mario 64.
Pillar
An object in Shifting Sand Land that can be stood upon to open the top of the pyramid.
Model of the propeller-like platform from Super Mario 64.
Propeller-like platform
A platform in Rainbow Ride that spins. It can either be ridden or hinder Mario's path.
Model of the puzzle from Super Mario 64.
Puzzle
A sliding puzzle of Bowser suspended over lava. The individual pieces constantly shift positions, forming and unforming the image of Bowser on the puzzle.
Model of pyramid platforms from Super Mario 64.
Pyramid platform
A platform that flips upside down for a few seconds once activated by a Purple Switch.
Squared screenshot of the Rainbow Cruiser from Super Mario 64.
Rainbow Cruiser
A six-winged airship flying in the direction of strong winds.
Model of a log from Super Mario 64.
Rolling log
Logs roll when stood on. Mario must keep pace with a log's roll to avoid falling off.
Model of a rotating bar from Super Mario 64.
Rotating bar
A thin platform embedded in the side of Tick Tock Clock. The speed and direction vary depending on the position of the clock hands on Tick Tock Clock's face when Mario enters the course.
Model of the rotating bridge from Super Mario 64.
Rotating bridge[53]
A wooden platform in Whomp's Fortress that rotates 180˚ around a pivot point.
Model of a seesaw from Super Mario 64.
Seesaw
A long platform that tilts left or right depending on where Mario walks. Seesaws have different appearances depending on where they are found, as well as unconventional shapes.
A Dotted-Line Block from Super Mario 64
Semi-visible block
A transparent block that turns solid and is able to be used after the player hits the Cap Switch.
Model of the Sunken Ship from Super Mario 64.
Ship
A sunken ship appears at the bottom of Jolly Roger Bay, and it is where Unagi nests. Approaching it causes Unagi to stir and exit the vessel, granting Mario access to its hull. The ship subsequently can be found floating on the surface of the water during Red Coins on the Ship Afloat.
Model of the sliding platform from Bowser in the Sky in Super Mario 64.
Sliding platform[54]
A long rectangular platform in Bowser in the Dark World and Bowser in the Sky that slides in and out.
Model of a spinning disc from Super Mario 64.Model of a spinning disc from Super Mario 64.
Spinning disc[55]
A spinning circular platform suspended in the air. Spinning discs' designs and environmental context for moving depend on where they are encountered. In Tick Tock Clock, triangular and hexigonal variants serve the same function as spinning discs, where the speed and direction vary depending on the time Mario enters the course. In Lethal Lava Land, there is a ringed spinning disc that around the volcano that periodically stops, during which the volcano erupts.
Model of a square from Super Mario 64.
Square
One of a pair of square-shaped platforms that move within the rims of a larger square-shaped frame.
Model of a swing from Super Mario 64.
Swing
A lift that moves back and forth like a pendulum.
Model of tapering platforms from Super Mario 64.
Tapering platform
A square or rectangular platform that floats in lava, occasionally partially sinking. The middle section is higher than the edges and, as such, is the only safe place to stand.
Model of a wire platform from Super Mario 64.
Wire platform
A mesh lift in lava. Some wire platforms move along tracks that temporarily submerge them in lava.
Model of a wobbly platform from Super Mario 64.
Wobbly platform[56]
A prism-shaped platform that tilts toward the direction that Mario is standing on, dipping the nearest corner into lava.
Model of the wooden beam from Super Mario 64.
Wooden beam[57]
A plank in Whomp's Fortress. Kicking or punching the wooden beam causes it to fall over and become useable as a bridge.
Model of a Work Elevator from Super Mario 64.
Work Elevator
A large flat platform with four arrow-emblazoned buttons. Stepping on a button causes the Work Elevator to move in that direction until it meets an obstruction.
Model of a yellow block from Super Mario 64.
Yellow block
A floating ! Block that contains items. It releases its content when Mario jumps underneath it. It is functionally comparable to the ? Blocks of prior Super Mario games and is the only ! Block available at the start of the game.
Transportation objects
A ★ door from Super Mario 64
★ door
A door to a room that holds (a) painting(s), four of which open only once Mario has collected the required numbers of Power Stars indicated on the fronts of the doors. Not all paintings are locked behind ★ doors.
Star Door Mario 64 sprite.png
Big Star Door
A larger ★ door that has a higher Power Star-threshold to unlock. Three of the four Big Star Doors lead to rooms that contain Bowser courses.
Model of a cannon from Super Mario 64.
Cannon
Cannons launch Mario to distant areas. They are accessed like pipes. Most cannons are overseen by Bob-omb Buddies and become accessible only after Mario speaks to them.
Squared screenshot of the clock from Super Mario 64.
Clock
The portal for Tick Tock Clock. The placement of the clock's hands when Mario enters the face determines the speed and direction of the platforms and obstacles in the course. None of these objects move if he enters the face with the minute hand on 12, and they move slowly if it is on 3.
A Key Door from Super Mario 64
Key Door
A door that requires a key to open. Key Doors lead to new sections of the castle.
The painting leading to Bob-omb Battlefield.
Painting
A magical portal created by Bowser. Paintings lead to the courses of the game.
Texture of the painting in Big Boo's Haunt from Super Mario 64.
Painting (Boo)
Paintings of Boos appear only in Big Boo's Haunt, and Mario can pass through them only in his Vanish form.
Squared screenshot of the volcano from Super Mario 64.
Volcano
The volcano is at the center of Lethal Lava Land and periodically shoots fire. The volcano's interior can be accessed, and two Power Stars can be obtained in it.
Model of a warp pipe from Super Mario 64.
Warp pipe
A pipe going through the ground that brings Mario to a new area. He enters one by physically jumping into it. The cabin chimney on Cool, Cool Mountain functions like a warp pipe. Some pipes are Shrinker Pipes that change Mario's size and bring him to the two different versions of Tiny-Huge Island.
Animated screenshot of Mario warping in Bob-omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64.
Warp Point
Warp Points are hidden spots within a course that teleport Mario from one point to another.
Other objects
A Arrow Sign in Super Mario 64
Arrow Sign
A sign that directs the player towards the intended focus of the mission they enter.
Model of a butterfly from Super Mario 64.
Butterfly
Butterflies may turn into 1UP Mushrooms or giant iron balls that pursue Mario through the air before exploding if he persistently bothers them. They otherwise fly around passively.
Squared screenshot of the intangible cloud from Super Mario 64.
Cloud[58]
A cloud in Wing Mario Over the Rainbow that cannot be used as a platform. Some transparent clouds contain a Red Coin.
Rendered model of the cloud platforms and rainbows in Wing Mario Over the Rainbow from Super Mario 64.
Rainbow
Rainbows passively indicate an intended direction for the player to follow. Magic carpets move along them in Rainbow Ride, and arches connect different clouds in Wing Mario Over the Rainbow. A ring-shaped rainbow in Rainbow Ride provides a visual target for the player to launch Mario out of a cannon. All rainbows are intangible.
3D Model render of a sign from Super Mario 64
Sign
A posted board that contains information on actions, scenarios, and locations. Signs can be ground-pounded into the ground. There are variants found hanging on walls.
Model of a Star Marker from Super Mario 64.
Star Marker
A Power Star appears above a Star Marker in missions where Mario must collect eight Red Coins.

Reissues

Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version

Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version (Japanese: スーパーマリオ64 振動パック対応バージョン) is a version of the original game released in Japan on July 18, 1997, that includes Rumble Pak support. This game is the same as the international release of the game, as it retains all of the glitch fixes as well as graphical and sound changes (except Mario calling Bowser by his name in the "So long kinga[sic] Bowser!"[59] voice clip, which was changed to "Buh-bye!"). Other differences include a new title screen Easter egg and the fixing of the "Backwards Long Jump" glitch. This version was rereleased for the Virtual Console on the Wii in Japan on December 2, 2006, then on the Wii U on April 8, 2015.

Super Mario 64 DS

Main article: Super Mario 64 DS

Super Mario 64 DS is a remake of the game for the Nintendo DS, bearing some new features in its storyline, gameplay, and graphics. Unlike in Super Mario 64, Mario is not the only playable character (nor is he even available at the start; the only character available at the start of the game is Yoshi); in addition to Yoshi, Luigi and Wario also join the adventure in order to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Yoshi's being on the roof at the start of the game is a reference to the fact that he is there at the end of the original version. Other new features within the game include a multiplayer mode, in which up to four players can play simultaneously on each Nintendo DS connected together locally; minigames to play with each character; and new additions to the story mode such as new missions and levels.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Main article: Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a compilation game for the Nintendo Switch featuring high-definition remasters of Super Mario 64 (specifically the Shindō Pak Taiō Version,[60] marking its first international release), Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. It was released on September 18, 2020, as part of the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The game is displayed in 720p resolution and contains redone textures.

Version differences

There is a total of four Nintendo 64 releases of Super Mario 64: the original Japanese version, the North American release, the European and Australian release, and the Japanese Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version rerelease.

Changes to the North American release

Text changes

  • The script is exclusively in English.
  • Princess Peach signs her letter with a large pink "Peach." In the Japanese release, she signs her letter in normal-sized black text.

Audiovisual changes

Original Japanese Jolly Roger Bay Painting in the game Super Mario 64.
Japan
All versions beside the original Japanese version Jolly Roger Bay Painting in the game Super Mario 64.
International
  • The entrance to Jolly Roger Bay is changed. In the original release, it is a painting of bubbles in a blue frame. In Western releases, it is a painting of a sunken ship in a gold frame.
  • In the Japanese version, the animation that plays when Mario collects a key after defeating Bowser depicts him dancing with a Power Star, as he does after completing a Power Star mission in all versions of the game. In Western releases, this is changed to a new animation in which Mario dances with the key itself.
  • The unused "key" HUD icon is removed from this version. It is replaced with a corrupted graphic.
  • The J, Q, V, Z, %, &, !, and ‼ characters are removed from the game's multicolored font and replaced with corrupted graphics similar to the key. None of these symbols are actually used anywhere in the game.
  • The Chain Chomp's bark has been changed to a completely different sound.
  • The Red Coin sound effect increases in pitch with each coin collected. In the Japanese release, all Red Coins make the same sound.
  • The intro cutscene has several additional sound effects not present in the original release:
    • The blowing of wind when Lakitu is flying
    • The click of the camera shutter when the in-game camera moves to Lakitu's perspective
    • The spring sound and voice line "Ha ha!" when Mario jumps out of the pipe
  • A sound effect not present in the Japanese game plays when Mario exits a course through the pause menu.
  • When Mario enters certain substages, such as the Tower of the Wing Cap, the Power Star collection sound effect plays.
  • When Lakitu appears to explain things to Mario, a short tune entitled "Lakitu's Message" plays. Since this tune is not in the original Japanese release, it is not found on the official soundtrack.
  • Western releases add more voice acting for Mario:
    • "Hello!" when his face greets the player on the title screen
    • "Okey-dokey!" when the player chooses a save file
    • "Let's-a go!" when the player chooses a Star before entering a course
    • "Game over!" when he runs out of lives
    • "Press START to play!" during the title screen demo
    • "Boing!" when he jumps off a Spindrift
    • "I'm-a tired!" and the names of various pastas when he is sleeping
    • "Mamma mia!" when falling out of a non-painting course after Mario loses a life
    • In the original Japanese version, Mario says, "Here we go!" when he throws Bowser. In Western versions, he says, "Here we go!" only when throwing Bowser a short distance. When he throws Bowser a long distance, he instead says, "So long kinga Bowser!"
    • Similarly, when Mario hits a wall in the Japanese version, he grunts. In Western versions, Mario grunts if he hits a wall at a low speed, but he says, "D'oh!" if he long-jumps or dives into a wall.
    • When Mario triple-jumps in the Japanese release, he says, "Yahoo!" In Western releases, he randomly says, "Yahoo!", "Wha-ha!", or "Yippee!"; however, he says only "Yahoo!" when using the improved Triple Jump obtained after he talks to Yoshi.
  • All of Princess Peach's voice acting is new in this version of the game.

Fixed glitches

Frozen Head Glitch
Mario looking away from the camera
  • When Mario steps on one of the Cap Switches, a text box that explains the function of the switch is triggered. In the Japanese release, this text box causes the action in-game to pause until the text box is closed. If a Power Star is collected before this text box appears, the Star does not vanish as it is supposed to do upon collection. In Western releases, the text box does not cause the action to pause, which fixes this glitch.
  • If 1,000 coins are collected, the coin counter is intended to immediately set itself back to 999 coins. In the Japanese release, it instead sets the life counter to 999. Because the life counter is stored in memory as a one-byte-wide signed field, this causes an overflow, and Mario's life total becomes -25. Western releases correctly set the coin counter to 999, rather than the life counter.
  • The first two times Bowser is defeated, he leaves behind a key. If Mario is standing where the key lands and the player presses Up C Button to activate the first-person camera, Mario continues to look that way during the key collection cutscene.
  • In Shifting Sand Land's pyramid, collecting the fifth secret may cause the audio to stop playing. If this happens, attempting to leave the course in any way causes the game to crash.
  • If Mario exits a course while standing on a moving platform, he retains his momentum when the Mushroom Castle loads. This causes Mario to spawn in an abnormal location.

Level design changes

  • In the mission Blast to the Stone Pillar, the Power Star is in a yellow block, rather than in the open as it was in the Japanese release.
  • In the mission Li'l Penguin Lost, the Power Star's spawn location has been moved from directly above the Mother Penguin to an empty area adjacent to her. This was apparently done because the penguin's hitbox made it difficult to collect the Star in its original location.

Changes to the European and Australian release

These releases feature all the changes of the North American release, plus the following additional changes:

Text changes

  • The script can be switched between English, German, and French.
  • The North American version's "Sound" menu has been renamed "Options," reflecting the fact that the in-game language can be changed from this menu.
  • The characters Ä, Ö, and Ü have been added to the multicolored font, to allow proper representation of the German language. The Ü character is not actually used anywhere in the game. V and Z, which are present in the Japanese release but changed to corrupted characters in the North American release, are restored in this edition of the game.

Audiovisual changes

The title screen
The North American version
The European Title screen in the game Super Mario 64.
The European and Australian versions
The title screen with Mario's face in Super Mario 64.
The North American version
The PAL Intro Screen in the game Super Mario 64.
The European and Australian versions
  • The copyright date on the title screen is changed to reflect the release year of the European and Australian editions. The trademark symbol was changed for unknown reasons, and the logo is slightly narrower.
  • The intro screen says "PRESS START" in the NTSC versions but just "START" in the PAL version. The text was also moved slightly to the left in the PAL version.
  • The NTSC versions have slight letterboxing, while the PAL version does not. This is most noticeable with the gap between the edge of the HUD elements and the edge of the screen.
  • In the intro, Mario jumps out of a pipe and a variation on the classic Mario pipe sound effect plays. In this edition of the game, the sound effect plays at a much quieter volume.
  • The sound of a Big Star Door closing is now more similar to the sound of the door opening.
  • The Yellow Coin collecting sound is slightly slowed down.
  • The sound effect of grabbing and then releasing Mario's face on the title screen is changed.
  • Mario's Double Jump sound is different.

Gameplay changes

  • This version of the game outputs a signal compatible with the PAL television standard, rather than the NTSC standard used by the North American and Japanese releases. Therefore, it outputs 25 frames per second instead of 30. This causes everything in the game to happen at five sixths of the speed that it happens in the North American release.

Changes in Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version

This release features all the changes of the North American release, plus the following additional changes:

Text changes

  • The original Japanese script is restored.
  • Text that mentioned pressing B Button to read signs in both the original Japanese and localized scripts now additionally mentions A Button can be pressed as an alternative.

Audiovisual changes

The title screen
The North American version
The Shindou Edition re-release Title screen in the game Super Mario 64.
Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version
An exclusive Easter egg
The Easter egg and compatibility notice
  • The copyright date on the title screen is updated to reflect the release date of Super Mario 64: Shindō Pak Taiō Version. The trademark symbol is changed.
  • A notice in the lower right corner of the intro screen informs players that this release is compatible with the Rumble Pak.
  • If the player presses Z Button on the intro screen, the background fills with images of Mario's face. These faces are copied from the frame buffer, so they move in synchronization with the modeled Mario face.
  • The voice line "So long kinga Bowser!" is changed to "Buh-bye!" likely since Bowser's Japanese name is Koopa.
  • Mario's Double Jump sound is a higher-pitched version of the same sound from the European and Australian version.
  • One of Mario's single jump sounds is higher-pitched.
  • Mario faces the camera after grabbing a tree.

Gameplay changes

  • The game is compatible with the Rumble Pak.
  • The "Backwards Long Jump" glitch has been fixed. Although the move itself can be performed, the player is prevented from gaining high speeds.
  • The Power Star in Blast to the Stone Pillar is out in the open like in the original Japanese release rather than in a yellow block like in the international releases.

Notable mistakes and errors

It that really you???
  • If the player copies a save file to another file that already has data, it will say "Save Data Exits" instead of "Save Data Exists." This was fixed in Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
  • On the floating island of the Bob-omb Battlefield, one of the signs says, "Pull back to to fly up." This was fixed in Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
  • On Cool, Cool Mountain, the Headless Snowman says, "Have you run in to any headhunters lately??" instead of "into."
  • At the end of the game, when Mario speaks to Yoshi on the castle roof, he says, "Mario!!! It that really you???" instead of "Mario!!! Is that really you???"
  • If Mario is one Star short of opening a ★ door, the message still refers to the word needed in the plural: "You need 1 more Stars" instead of "You need 1 more Star."

Those errors remained in the Virtual Console version. However, they were removed in Super Mario 64 DS, as Yoshi is a playable character and the message that appears when the player does not have enough Stars to open a ★ door is instead "You need [number] more."

Pre-release and unused content

Main article: List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content

One unused asset is the Blargg, which is still in the game's data, and would have appeared in Lethal Lava Land, Bowser in the Fire Sea, and Wing Mario Over the Rainbow. Also, the Big Boo held a key instead of a Star inside him. The purpose of the keys was to unlock many of the doors in Big Boo's Haunt—there was even a "key counter." 32 levels were planned for the game, but only fifteen of them made it into the final product.

Staff

Main article: List of Super Mario 64 staff

Game director

  • Shigeru Miyamoto

Assistant directors

  • Yoshiaki Koizumi
  • Takashi Tezuka

Mario face programmer

  • Giles Goddard

Course designers

  • Kenta Usui
  • Naoki Mori
  • Yoshiki Haruhana
  • Makoto Miyanaga
  • Katsuhiko Kanno

Development

Super Mario 64 was the last game to be directed by Shigeru Miyamoto.

During the development of Super Mario 64, the title screen featuring Mario's face came from 3D struggles, leading Miyamoto to suggest playing with Mario's model like a programmer. Additionally, Miyamoto took up swimming at the time, which is reflected in Mario's breaststroke move.[61]

Reception

Super Mario 64 received critical acclaim, garnering a score of 9.8 from IGN, 9.4 from GameSpot, and 9.75 from Game Informer. Although it was criticized for its camera system and difficulty, it was praised for its graphics, its level design, its soundtrack, and the Super Mario franchise's shift from 2D to 3D. Sometime after the game's release, rumors about secret glitches, Stars, and hidden characters circulated. Among the most notable is the widely publicized hoax that Luigi was hidden and fully playable, causing false rumors to circulate on how to unlock him.

Super Mario 64 was one of the games featured at The Art of Video Games, an exhibition held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 2012.[62] The game won voting in the "action" category for the Nintendo 64, beating out Banjo-Kazooie and Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire.

Reviews
Release Reviewer, Publication Score Comment
N64 Doug Perry, IGN 9.8/10 "In fact, this game is exactly as one might hope it would be: Mario in 3D. More freedom, more space, more options, better graphics, improved and elaborated control schemes -- it's all there. Possibly the greatest videogame achievement ever. Don't rent. Buy."
N64 Gamespot Staff, GameSpot 9.4/10 "Mario 64 is a game that rewards the curious, the original, and in some cases the bludgeoningly stubborn and tenacious. If Mario 64 is even a rough indication of what's to be expected from Nintendo, or from games in general, then we just might have a revolution of sorts in our very hands."
Wii Corbie Dillard, Nintendo Life 10/10 "Finishing the game won't take you too long but as with most Mario games that's not really the point, it will take you weeks (and quite possibly months) to discover all the secrets contained within this game."
Aggregators
Compiler Platform / Score
Metacritic 94
GameRankings 96.41%

Sales

Super Mario 64 is the best-selling game for the Nintendo 64, selling 11.62 million copies worldwide, as of December 31, 2009.

Appearances in other media

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Super Mario 64 has received various manga adaptations.

Official descriptions

Wii U eShop description

North American version: On a bright, sunny day in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario goes to visit the princess but finds her castle eerily empty. Leaping through pictures hanging from the walls, he enters 15 magical worlds in a quest to collect the 120 Power Stars pilfered by evil Bowser and save the day. The game's vast worlds teem with daunting obstacle courses, hidden items, puzzles and more than 30 types of enemies. Take advantage of Mario's large selection of moves, including running, jumping, swimming, stomping, punching, and even backward somersaulting! Special caps give him short-lived powers, including the ability to fly. Super Mario 64 features unmatched camera control that makes adventuring in its 3D world a snap, even for newcomers.

European and Oceanian version: Invited to Princess Peach's castle, Mario discovers that she has once again been kidnapped by Bowser and his minions. However, something has changed... This time the adventure is in 3D!

Leaping through pictures hanging from the walls, Mario searches for 120 Power Stars stashed away in vast, magical worlds teeming with daunting obstacle courses, hidden items, puzzles and an army of enemies! Mario has a huge repertoire of moves, including running, jumping, swimming, stomping and punching, and performing a backward somersault that can help him reach even the highest platforms. Special caps give him short-lived powers, including the ability to fly - and if troublemakers swipe Mario's cap, he'll have to grab it back!

Mario runs freely in a grassy meadow, tiptoes through a gloomy dungeon, climbs to the top of a snow-covered mountain, hot-foots it over lava lakes and swims in the castle moat. He can explore an ancient pyramid and even race Koopas for fabulous prizes. And, of course, he must fight his arch-nemesis Bowser, King of the Koopas - not once, but three times!

Please note: Super Mario 64 on Wii U Virtual Console is the US version of the game.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars description

Princess Peach has invited Mario to her castle to enjoy some cake! On his arrival, he's greeted by an eerie silence...until Bowser's laughter echoes through the halls. Thus begins an adventure to rescue the princess by exploring the magical worlds within the castle's many enchanted paintings. This first 3D action game in the Super Mario series launched alongside the Nintendo 64 system. The introduction of the analog Control Stick set a new standard for later games in the series.

Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online description

Retrieve the Power Stars and confront the ruthless Bowser!

On a bright, sunny day in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario goes to visit the princess but finds her castle eerily empty. Leaping through pictures hanging from the walls, he enters 15 magical worlds in a quest to collect the 120 Power Stars pilfered by evil Bowser and save the day. The game's vast worlds teem with daunting obstacle courses, hidden items, puzzles, and more than 30 types of enemies. Take advantage of Mario's large selection of moves, including running, jumping, swimming, stomping, punching, and even backward somersaulting! Special caps give him short-lived powers, including the ability to fly.

Super Mario 64 features revolutionary camera controls that make adventuring in its 3D world a snap, even for newcomers.

Glitches

Main article: List of Super Mario 64 glitches

A notable glitch is the Backwards Long Jump, which lets Mario slide upward on any staircase, including the endless stairs. Another notable glitch is the Black Room of Death, which traps Mario behind the boundaries of the castle walls. It can be achieved in several ways, including using the Backwards Long Jump glitch. Another rather known glitch is the cloning glitch, often used to collect more coins than the actual number of coins in the game.

As in many other N64 titles, the cartridge can be tilted in the console to achieve messed-up results. For example, Mario's body will flip horizontally, but he can still be controlled. Also, the music will be heavily corrupted.

In multiple areas of the game in the Japanese version, there are unintended invisible walls that Mario can bump into. An example is the one on Tall, Tall Mountain just above the wooden log.

Using a well-timed Triple Jump on the slope near the castle, Mario can climb the castle without the cannon. Also, when he reaches a corner, he can fall down slightly and grab on to a ledge. Mario can then pull himself back up onto the roof, at which point he loses a life. For unknown reasons, he also loses his cap. This occurs because when Mario grabs the ledge, he is out of bounds, but the game waits until he pulls himself back up before causing him to lose a life. Something similar can happen if a door leads out of bounds or into a wall, but that can happen only through modding or glitches.

Angled dive

When Mario enters the water, the angle he was facing before entering is preserved in a datum; therefore, when he jumps and lands on dry land, the next dive he performs starts with this angle. A few frames afterward, the angle fixes itself and the dive is completed correctly. Several things "reset" the angle, including grabbing a ledge, shooting from a cannon, changing areas, and jumping while facing a slope. This glitch does not affect the dive itself, just the animation.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Super Mario 64.

Soundtrack

Main article: Super Mario 64 Original Soundtrack

Super Mario 64's soundtrack comprises 34 music cues composed by veteran composer Koji Kondo. The majority of the cues are new material, with some being interpretations of familiar melodies from earlier media. It also includes hundreds of sound effects; sound designer Yoji Inagaki felt that sound effects were equally as important as music.[63]

An album tying in with the game was published by Pony Canyon under license from Nintendo as the first of ten soundtracks in the Nintendo 64 Sound Series. In addition to all of the game's music cues, the album includes Mario's opening voiceover and a piano arrangement of the Piranha Plant's lullaby.

The music for Super Mario 64 was scored using Best Service's Voice Spectral, Brüse & Brüse AudioProduction's Acoustic Drums, Digidesign's SampleCell II CD-ROM Library #1, the E-mu Proteus/1, ILIO's Synclavier World & Orchestral, the Korg Wavestation, Optical Media International's Universe of Sounds: Sonic Images Vol. 1, Q-Up Arts' The Denny Jaeger Private Collection Vol. 1, Rarefaction's A Poke in the Ear With a Sharp Stick, Roland's JD-990 synthesizer and Sound Canvas SC-88 module, Spectrasonics' Bass Legends and Supreme Beats, and the Yamaha VL1.[64] Many of the sound effects in the game were sourced from Sound Ideas' General Series 6000 and Series 1000 sound effects libraries and the sound effects libraries of American film studios Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures.[65]

Media

For a complete list of media for this subject, see List of Super Mario 64 media.
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References to other games

Texture of carved stone from Super Mario 64, featuring a petroglyph of Mario fighting Bowser.
The carving
  • Super Mario Bros. – Carvings of Mario and Bowser from this game appear on several pillars in Bowser in the Sky. An arrangement of the Ground Theme plays on the title screen, and the Underground Theme can be heard in the music for the Hazy Maze Cave and Wet-Dry World. There is also a small jingle used at the Power Star select screen that sounds identical to the first few notes of the Ground Theme in this game.
  • Super Mario World – The idea of Switch Palaces is, in a way, brought back. Also, when Yoshi is met, he says to Mario "It has been so long since our last adventure!" possibly referring to this game. Also, the soundtrack follows the same composition technique used in Super Mario World in a similar way where there is a signature melody in the game that is heard across different levels in several variations ("Super Mario 64 Main Theme," "Snow Mountain," "Slider").
  • Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island – The theme used for invincibility in this game, specifically the string instruments playing in the background, is reworked into Wing Mario/Vanish Mario's theme for Super Mario 64. The idea of collecting Red Coins first appeared in this title as well. Fly Guys appear as enemies. Ukkikis also appear as non-playable characters. The grunts made by certain enemies and bosses, such as Bullies and the Whomp King, are based on those made by the bosses of this game when hit.

References in later media

The recreation of the Mushroom Castle's courtyard in Super Mario Odyssey

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スーパーマリオ64六十四(ろくじゅうよん)[?]
Sūpā Mario Rokujūyon
Super Mario 64
Chinese (simplified) 神游马力欧 (iQue Player)[?]
Shényóu Mǎlì'ōu
iQue Mario
超级马力欧64 (Super Mario 3D All-Stars)[73] Super Mario 64
Chinese (traditional) 超級瑪利歐64[74]
Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu Liùshísì
Super Mario 64
Korean Super Mario 64[?] -

Notes and references

Notes

A - Mizu-chan (21 Jan. 2014). Miniature Japanese garden. Minato, Tokyo: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan.
B - Private correspondence with shmuplations clarifies that the text they translated as "diorama"[27] was written as 箱庭 (hakoniwa) in the original text.[28]

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