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|image=[[File:Puzzle_Plank_Galaxy.png|250px]]  
|image=[[File:Puzzle_Plank_Galaxy.png|250px]]  
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|boss=[[Bugaboom]]
|boss=[[Bugaboom]]
|comet=[[Purple Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Purple Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|level=[[#The Puzzling Picture Block|The Puzzling Picture Block]]<br>[[#Bugaboom's Back|Bugaboom's Back]]<br>[[#Purple Coin Shadow Vault|Purple Coin Shadow Vault]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|missions=[[The Puzzling Picture Block]]<br>[[Bugaboom's Back]]<br>[[Purple Coin Shadow Vault]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|unlock=Defeat [[Gobblegut]] in [[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla]]
|unlock=Defeat [[Gobblegut]] in [[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla]]
|icon=A wooden cube resembling part of the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
|icon=A wooden cube resembling part of the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
|story=[[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla|<<]] [[Hightail Falls Galaxy|>>]]
|more=[[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla|<<]] [[Hightail Falls Galaxy|>>]]
}}
}}
'''Puzzle Plank Galaxy''' is the first galaxy of [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)| World 2]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. The galaxy features wooden planks floating in a blue sky, that [[Mario]] can stand on them as platforms. However, some sections of these platforms are cut by [[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s that eventually remove a part of the plank that falls to the void. If the plumber stays on these platforms, he would lose a life, falling to the void. Some enemies such as [[Wiggler]]s and [[Mandibug]]s can be found here as well as the prominent appearance of the Grinders.
'''Puzzle Plank Galaxy''' is the first galaxy of [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)| World 2]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. The galaxy features wooden planks floating in a blue sky, that [[Mario]] can stand on them as platforms. However, some sections of these platforms are cut by [[Grinder]]s that eventually remove a part of the plank that falls to the void. If the plumber stays on these platforms, he will fall into the void and lose a life. Some enemies such as [[Wiggler]]s and [[Mandibug]]s can be found here as well as the prominent appearance of the Grinders. A remix of the galaxy's music appears as an available track that can be played in events in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''.
==Planets==
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
===Starting Planet===
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Switch.png|thumb|left|200px|The other part of the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
The planet is split up into two sections. The top section is made up of two large, wooden blocks connected by a wooden structure in the shape of an "H". Ground pounding the symbol on the "H" will take the player to the second portion of the planet. In this area, there are two [[Wiggler]]s walking in a circular fashion. There are also four red switches, one in each of the corners. The bottom left contains [[Star Bit]]s. The upper left activates [[note]]s that will go in an inwards spiral motion. The notes will play the [[bonus game (Super Mario World)|bonus game]] theme from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The upper right has coins, and the bottom right switch reveals the [[Launch Star]].
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==Planets==
===Pound Pillars Planet===
==={{conjecturaltext|Starting Planet|planet}}===
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Pound Pillars Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the {{conjectural|Pound Pillars Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:PuPlG1.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the Starting Planet.]]
[[File:SMG2 Ground Pound Towers.png|thumb|200px|The pillars on the other side.]]
The planet is split up into two sections. The top section is made up of two large, wooden blocks connected by a wooden structure in the shape of an "H". Ground pounding the symbol on the "H" will take the player to the second portion of the planet. In this area, there are two [[Wiggler]]s walking in a circular fashion. There are also four red switches, one in each of the corners. The bottom left contains [[Star Bit]]s. The upper left activates musical notes that will go in an inwards spiral motion. The notes will play the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' theme. The upper right has coins, and the bottom right switch reveals the [[Launch Star]].
This planet has three pillars on it, each pounded on the other side of the planet. The player has to ground pound them again so he can access the Launch Star by using them. There are also [[Grinder]]s along the sides and some [[Octoomba]]s scattered around the planet. There is also a [[Hungry Luma]] who wants 70 coins and a green [[Warp Pipe]] that leads into a room with a [[? Coin]], which will make many sets of 3 coins appear. Once the [[Hungry Luma]] is fed 70 [[coin]]s, it will transform into three planets rather than one: the [[#Wood Island Planets|Wood Island Planets]] as well as [[#Bugaboom's Wooden Planet|Bugaboom's Wooden Planet]]. If Mario collects all coins before time runs out, he will get a 1-Up. The player can also backflip and spin jump next to the [[Launch Star]] on the planet to activate it. This planet is also one of three planets that appear on the cover of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. The launch star may be reached with Luigi by ground-pounding the red block once then back flipping up to the star.  
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==={{conjecturaltext|Pound Pillars Planet|planet}}===
===Purple Coin Vault===
[[File:PuPlG2.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the Pound Pillars Planet.]]
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Purple Coin Vault.png|thumb|200px|Mario inside the {{conjectural|Purple Coin Vault|planet}}.]]
This planet has three pillars on it, each pounded on the other side of the planet. The player has to ground pound them again so he can access the Launch Star by using them. There are also [[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s along the sides and some [[Octogoomba]]s scattered around the planet. There is also a [[Hungry Luma]] who wants 70 coins and a green [[Warp Pipe]] that leads into a room with a [[? Coin]], which will make many sets of 3 coins appear. If the player collects all coins before time runs out, he'll get a 1-Up. The player can also backflip and spin jump next to the [[Launch Star]] on the planet to activate it. This planet is also one of three planets that appear on the cover of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. The launch star may be reached with Luigi by ground-pounding the red block once then back flipping up to the star.  
This is not a planet, but rather a location only accessible during the [[Purple Coin Shadow Vault]] mission. It is located inside the [[Warp Pipe]] on the [[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]. The vault has a total of 100 [[Purple Coin]]s, split up into 25 separate groups of four coins. [[Cosmic Clone]]s are found in this area as well.  In other missions, it has generic coins inside.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Purple Coin Vault|planet}}===
===Grinder Planet===
[[File:PuPlG5.png|thumb|200px|Mario inside the Purple Coin Vault.]]
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Grinder Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Grinder Planet|planet}}.]]
This is not a planet, but rather a location only accessible during the [[#Purple Coin Shadow Vault|Purple Coin Shadow Vault]] mission. It is located inside the [[Warp Pipe]] on the [[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]. The vault has a total of 100 [[Purple Coin]]s, split up into 25 separate groups of four coins. [[Cosmic Clone]]s are found in this area as well.
[[File:SMG2 Screenshot Mandibug.png|thumb|200px|A planet off into the distance.]]
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This planet is split up into several "parts", the entirety of it being infested with [[Grinder]]s, [[Slurple]]s, [[Flipbug]]s, and [[Mandibug]]s. The Grinders will activate when the player is in close proximity to them. These will cut out pieces of the level, creating gaps and making traversing the planet harder. However, some of the Grinders are needed to proceed through as they cut out pieces of the level that open the way to continuing. The [[Comet Medal]] is located in the light brown section where the player first lands.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Grinder Planet|planet}}===
===Lumalee's Planet===
[[File:PuPlG3.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the Grinder Planet.]]
This planet is visited when Mario leaves the Grinder Planet. It is a small wooden ball where [[Lumalee]] can be found. If spoken to, she can provide an item for the upcoming [[Mandibug Stack]] fight (either a [[1-Up Mushroom]] or a [[Life Mushroom]].
This planet is split up into several "parts", the entirety of it being infested with [[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s, [[Slurple]]s, [[Flipbug]]s, and [[Mandibug]]s. The Grinders will activate when the player is in close proximity to them. These will cut out pieces of the level, creating gaps and making traversing the planet harder. However, some of the Grinders are needed to proceed through as they cut out pieces of the level that open the way to continuing. The [[Comet Medal]] is located in the light brown section where the player first lands.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Picture Block Planet|planet}}===
===Picture Block===
[[File:PuPlG4.png|thumb|200px|Mario atop the unfinished picture block.]]
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Picture Block.png|thumb|200px|Mario atop the unfinished picture block.]]
This planet is a picture block puzzle, with the picture being that of a green beetle with large, swirly eyes and a long antennaes. The player has to solve the puzzle and get the full Mandibug picture. To complete the puzzle, the player must ground pound blocks into the open space until all the blocks form the picture. After that, a couple of Mandibugs appear and the player has to defeat them to get the [[Power Star]].
This planet is a picture block puzzle, with the picture being that of a green beetle with large, swirly eyes and a long antennaes. The player has to solve the puzzle and get the full Mandibug picture. To complete the puzzle, the player must ground pound blocks into the open space until all the blocks form the picture. After that, a couple of Mandibugs appear and the player has to defeat them to get the [[Power Star]].
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==={{conjecturaltext|Bugaboom's Wooden Planet|planet}}===
This planet is named in the first mission, [[The Puzzling Picture Block]].
[[File:PuPlG6.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario nearing Bugaboom's Wooden Planet.]]
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This is the planet where the player battles [[Bugaboom]]. The player must feed a Hungry Luma 70 coins on the [[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]] to allow it to transform it into this planet. It's a wooden bonsai-like planet that has [[trampoline]]s, several [[Cloud Flower]]s, and dandelions on it. The planet also has some parts of it covered in shallow streams and lakes of water. The planet's environment resembles an autumn version of the same planet in [[Honeyhive Galaxy]] in the first ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.
 
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===Bugaboom's Planet===
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Bugabooms Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario nearing {{conjectural|Bugaboom's Planet|planet}}.]]
This is the planet where the player battles [[Bugaboom]]. The player must feed a Hungry Luma 70 coins on the [[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]] to allow it to transform it into this planet. It is a wooden bonsai-like planet that has [[trampoline]]s, several [[Cloud Flower]]s, and dandelions on it. The planet also has some parts of it covered in shallow streams and lakes of water. The planet's environment resembles an autumn version of the same planet in [[Honeyhive Galaxy]] in the first ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Mandibug]]s
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*[[Wiggler]]s
SMG2 Wiggler Artwork.png|[[Wiggler]]s
*[[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s
SMG2 Grinder.png|[[Grinder]]s
*[[Octoomba]]s
Electrogoomba.png|[[Octoomba]]
*[[Flipbug]]s
Flipbug.png|[[Flipbug]]s
*[[Slurple]]s
SMG Slurple Artwork.png|[[Slurple]]s
*[[Bugaboom]] (boss)
Mandibug.png|[[Mandibug]]s
CosmicCloneSMG2.png|[[Cosmic Clone]]s (Prankster Comet mission only)
MandibugStack.png|[[Mandibug Stack]] (mini-boss)
SMG Bugaboom Artwork.png|[[Bugaboom]] (boss)
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==Missions==
==Missions==
===The Puzzling Picture Block===
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[[File:PuPlG M1.png|thumb|250px|Mario facing the two Mandibugs.]]
|mission1={{sort|Puzzling Picture Block, The|[[The Puzzling Picture Block]]}}
To get the [[Power Star]], the player has to make his way to the Picture Block Planet. To do so, they have to ground pound the star mark on the Starting Planet to make the platform fall into the planet bellow. Then, they has to activate the bottom-right switch to make the [[Launch Star]] appear. After using it, the player will find themselves on a grassy planet. This planet has three pillars that can be found in the other side of the planet. The player will need to pound all of them to make the pillars rise on the other side. After getting back to the opposite side, the Launch Star can be used.
|image1=[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Puzzling Picture Block.png|200px]]
 
|summary1=This mission's objective is to find and defeat the [[Mandibug Stack]].
After the Launch Star blasts the player to the [[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]], they have to make their way up to the next one. The player will need to be wary of the numerous [[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s cutting pieces of the level and the plethora of enemies found on this planet. When the Launch Star is found and used, the player will be launched to a planet with [[Lumalee]] and a checkpoint. When the player uses the Launch Star located on this planetoid, they will be taken to the final planet. On the [[#Picture Block Planet|Picture Block Planet]], the player will need to rearrange the blocks to form the picture by ground pounding them. Once the picture is complete, two [[Mandibug]]s, one on top of the other, will appear and charge at the player. The player will need to take care of these pests before being able to get the [[Power Star]].  
|mission2=[[Bugaboom's Back]]
 
|image2=[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Bugabooms Back.png|200px]]
;Planets Visited
|summary2=This mission's objective is to feed a [[Hungry Luma]] seventy [[coin]]s and defeat [[Bugaboom]].
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
|mission3=[[Purple Coin Shadow Vault]]
*[[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]
|image3=[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Purple Coin Shadow Vault.png|200px]]
*[[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]]
|summary3=This mission's objective is to collect all 100 [[Purple Coin]]s within one minute.
*[[#Picture Block|Picture Block Planet]]
}}
 
;Enemies
*[[Wiggler]]s
*[[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s
*[[Octoomba]]
*[[Flipbug]]s
*[[Slurple]]s
*[[Mandibug]]s
 
;Names in Other Languages
{{foreignname
|SpaE=Camino cortado
|SpaEM=Shortcut (also means ''cut path'')
|FraE=Le casse-tête en bois
|FraEM=The puzzle of wood
|Ger=Das Geheimnis des Bilderrätsels
|GerM=The picture puzzle's secret
|Ita=Segreto del Puzzle
|ItaM=Secret of the Puzzle}}
 
===Bugaboom's Back===
[[File:PuPlG M2.png|thumb|250px|Mario facing Bugaboom.]]
To complete this mission, the player needs to redo [[#The Puzzling Picture Block|The Puzzling Picture Block]] mission. The player should make their way to the [[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]] while collecting as many [[coin]]s as they can. When they reach the aforementioned planet, they should feed the [[Hungry Luma]] 70 coins. This Luma will transform into [[#Bugaboom's Wooden Planet|Bugaboom's Wooden Planet]]. The player should make their way to the large tree in the middle using the [[Cloud Flower]]. 
 
When the player lands on the large wooden tree planet, [[Bugaboom]] will appear and attacks the player. The player has to use the [[Cloud Mario]] form and use the springs to jump onto Bugaboom's back and ground pound him. After 3 hits, Bugaboom is defeated and Mario will earn a [[Power Star]].
 
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]
*[[#Bugaboom's Wooden Planet|Bugaboom's Wooden Planet]]
 
;Enemies
*[[Wiggler]]s
*[[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s
*[[Octoomba]]
*[[Flipbug]]s


;Names in Other Languages
===Green Stars===
{{foreignname
====Green Star 1====
|SpaE=¡Duelo con el escarabajo rey!
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Green Star 1.png|thumb|250px|Mario below the first Green Star.]]
|SpaEM=Duel against Bugaboom!
The player will redo [[The Puzzling Picture Block]] mission. When the player first lands on the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]], they should make their way north to the [[trampoline]]. The player should make sure to carefully execute a jump on the trampoline and land on top of the [[? Block]] without breaking it. Above the ? Block is the [[Green Star]], which can then be obtained with a backflip followed by a [[Spin|Star Spin]].
|Fra=Escarmouche et Skaraboss
|FraM=Squabble and Bugaboom
|Ger=Uns stinkt der Stinkkäferkönig
|GerM=We're sick of Bugaboom
|Ita=Duello con lo Scaraboom
|ItaM=Duel Against Bugaboom}}
 
===Purple Coin Shadow Vault===
[[File:PuPlG M3.png|thumb|250px|Mario collecting purple coins while avoiding Cosmic Clones.]]
When the player chooses this mission, they will automatically head into the [[Warp Pipe]] located on the [[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]. The player has one minute to collect 100 [[Purple Coin]]s. There are 25 sets of purple coins, each containing four coins. The player will also need to avoid the [[Cosmic Clone]]s that appear when starting the mission. This mission will only become available once the [[Prankster Comet#Purple Comet|Purple Comet]] is in orbit.
 
;Planets
*[[#Purple Coin Vault|Purple Coin Vault]]
 
;Enemies
*[[Cosmic Clone]]s
 
;Names in Other Languages
{{foreignname
|SpaE=Monedas en la sala de las sombras
|SpaEM=Coins in the hall of shadows
|FraE=Pièces violettes dans la pièce secrète
|FraEM=Purple coins in the secret room
|Ger=Das Schattenverlies der Lila Münzen
|GerM=The Purple Coins' shadow vault
|Ita=Ombre e Monete Viola
|ItaM=Shadows and Purple Coins}}
 
===Green Star 1===
[[File:PuPlG GS1.png|thumb|250px|Mario below the first Green Star.]]
The player will redo [[#The Puzzling Picture Block|The Puzzling Picture Block]] mission. When the player first lands on the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]], they should make their north to the [[trampoline]]. The player should make sure to carefully execute a jump on the trampoline and land on top of the [[? Block]] without breaking it. Above the ? Block is the [[Green Power Star]], which can then be obtained with a backflip followed by a [[Star Spin]].


;Planets Visited
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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;Enemies
;Enemies
None
None
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===Green Star 2===
====Green Star 2====
[[File:PuPlG GS2.png|thumb|250px|Mario about to get the second Green Star.]]
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Green Star 2.png|thumb|250px|Mario about to get the second Green Star.]]
The player will redo [[#The Puzzling Picture Block|The Puzzling Picture Block]] mission again. This time, the player should make their way to the [[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]]. Once the player lands on the planet, they should quickly run to the piece of wood that is stood up vertically, forming a wall. Before the Grinder cuts the wood, the player should [[Wall Jump]] off the wood to reach the Green Power Star. The [[Co-Star Luma]] can also stop the Grinder, making this Green Star incredibly easy to recover. If the player is too late to wall jump off the wall, they can triple jump with the second jump landing on the little round part that sticks out and they should be able to get the star.
The player will redo [[The Puzzling Picture Block]] mission again. This time, the player should make their way to the [[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]]. Once the player lands on the planet, they should quickly run to the piece of wood that is stood up vertically, forming a wall. Before the Grinder cuts the wood, the player should [[Wall Jump]] off the wood to reach the Green Star. The [[Co-Star Luma]] can also stop the Grinder, making this Green Star easier to recover. If the player is too late to wall jump off the wall, they can triple jump with the second jump landing on the little round part that sticks out and they should be able to get the star.


;Planets Visited
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]]
SMG2 Ground Pound Towers.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Grinder Planet.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]]
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;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Wiggler]]s
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
*[[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]
SMG2 Wiggler Artwork.png|[[Wiggler]]s
*[[Octoomba]]
SMG2 Grinder.png|[[Grinder]]s
*[[Flipbug]]s
Electrogoomba.png|[[Octoomba]]
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Flipbug.png|[[Flipbug]]s
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===Green Star 3===
====Green Star 3====
[[File:PuPlG GS3.png|thumb|250px|The third Green Star is in sight.]]
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Green Star 3.png|thumb|250px|The third Green Star is in sight.]]
The player will need to redo [[#The Puzzling Picture Block|The Puzzling Picture Block]] mission once more. The player should make their way to the [[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]] once more. However, the player should go to the area right before the [[Mandibug]]s and [[Slurple]]s. They should wait until the platform they are standing on it cut by the Grinder. The Green Power Star should be in reach during the platform's slow descent.
The player will need to redo [[The Puzzling Picture Block]] mission once more and make their way to the [[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]] once more. However, the player should go to the area right before the [[Mandibug]]s and [[Slurple]]s. They should wait until the platform they are standing on it cut by the Grinder. The Green Star should be in reach during the platform's slow descent.


;Planets Visited
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]]
SMG2 Ground Pound Towers.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Grinder Planet.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Grinder Planet|Grinder Planet]]
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;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Wiggler]]s
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
*[[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s
SMG2 Wiggler Artwork.png|[[Wiggler]]s
*[[Octoomba]]
SMG2 Grinder.png|[[Grinder]]s
*[[Flipbug]]s
Electrogoomba.png|[[Octoomba]]
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Flipbug.png|[[Flipbug]]s
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==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=かくざいもくざいギャラクシー
|Jap=かくざいもくざいギャラクシー
|JapR=Kakuzai Mokuzai Gyarakushī
|JapR=Kakuzai Mokuzai Gyarakushī
|JapM=Wooden Blocks Galaxy
|JapM=Wooden Cube Galaxy
|Chi=木材方塊銀河
|ChiR=Mùcái Fāngkuài Yínhé
|ChiM=Wooden Cube/Blocks Galaxy
|Spa=Galaxia Serrería Rompecabezas
|Spa=Galaxia Serrería Rompecabezas
|SpaM=Puzzle Sawmill Galaxy
|SpaM=Puzzle Sawmill Galaxy
|Ita=Galassia Incastro
|Ita=Galassia Incastro
|ItaM=Joint Galaxy
|ItaM=Joint Galaxy
|FraA=Galaxie de la scierie sidérale
|FreA=Galaxie de la scierie sidérale
|FraAM=Sidereal sawmill Galaxy
|FreAM=Sidereal sawmill Galaxy
|FraE=Scierie sidérale
|FreE=Scierie sidérale
|FraEM=Sidereal sawmill
|FreEM=Sidereal sawmill
|Ger=Puzzleplanken-Galaxie
|Ger=Puzzleplanken-Galaxie
|GerM=Puzzle Plank Galaxy
|GerM=Puzzle Plank Galaxy
|Chi=木材方塊銀河
|Kor=나무 퍼즐 갤럭시
|ChiM=Wooden Blocks Galaxy
|KorR=Namu Peojeul Gaelleoksi
|KorM=Wooden Puzzle Galaxy
}}
}}


==Music==
==Music==
{{Media
{{media table
|type1=audio
|file1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy Theme Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
|name1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2
|title1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy
|pipe1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy
|description1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy theme.
|description1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy theme (full version)
|length1=0:30
|length1=2:10
}}
}}
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*"''The Puzzle Plank Galaxy is a system of wooden blocks and boards. Buzz saws and bugs infest this galaxy, but if you are fleet-footed, you can keep one step ahead of danger and solve the riddles.''"


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The battle at the end of the ''[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#The Puzzling Picture Block|Puzzling Picture Block]]'' level is extremely similar to the battle at the end of the ''[[Honeyhive Galaxy#Trouble on the Tower|Trouble on the Tower]]'' level in the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', as these two levels are the only levels between the two games where a little [[Mandibug]] stacked on top of a big one is fought at the end of the level. However, this version of the Mandibug Stack battle has [[Giga Lakitu]]'s boss theme.
*Oddly enough, once the [[Hungry Luma]] is fed 70 [[coin]]s, it will transform into three planets rather than one: the [[#Wood Island Planets|Wood Island Planets]] as well as [[#Bugaboom's Wooden Planet|Bugaboom's Wooden Planet]].
*In the E3 2009 trailer for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', the [[Comet Medal]] in this galaxy is actually not present. A [[1-Up Mushroom]] was on the platform instead.
*In the E3 2009 trailer for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', the [[Comet Medal]] in this galaxy is actually not present. A [[1-Up Mushroom]] was on the platform instead.
*On the cover of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', [[Dash Yoshi]] is seen running around the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]] in this galaxy, despite the fact that neither [[Yoshi]] nor [[Dash Pepper]]s ever appear in this galaxy at all.
*On the cover of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', [[Dash Yoshi]] is seen running around the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]] in this galaxy, despite the fact that neither [[Yoshi]] nor [[Dash Pepper]]s ever appear in this galaxy at all.
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Puzzle Plank Galaxy
Puzzle Plank Galaxy.png
Area World 2
How to unlock Defeat Gobblegut in Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla
Boss(es) Bugaboom
Comet(s) Purple Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) The Puzzling Picture Block
Bugaboom's Back
Purple Coin Shadow Vault
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Green Star 3
Stars Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Prankster Comet icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Galaxy icon A wooden cube resembling part of the Starting Planet
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Puzzle Plank Galaxy is the first galaxy of World 2 in Super Mario Galaxy 2. The galaxy features wooden planks floating in a blue sky, that Mario can stand on them as platforms. However, some sections of these platforms are cut by Grinders that eventually remove a part of the plank that falls to the void. If the plumber stays on these platforms, he will fall into the void and lose a life. Some enemies such as Wigglers and Mandibugs can be found here as well as the prominent appearance of the Grinders. A remix of the galaxy's music appears as an available track that can be played in events in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Planets[edit]

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.

Starting Planet[edit]

Mario on the Starting Planet.
The bottom of the Starting Planet in the Puzzle Plank Galaxy
The other part of the Starting Planet.

The planet is split up into two sections. The top section is made up of two large, wooden blocks connected by a wooden structure in the shape of an "H". Ground pounding the symbol on the "H" will take the player to the second portion of the planet. In this area, there are two Wigglers walking in a circular fashion. There are also four red switches, one in each of the corners. The bottom left contains Star Bits. The upper left activates notes that will go in an inwards spiral motion. The notes will play the bonus game theme from Super Mario World. The upper right has coins, and the bottom right switch reveals the Launch Star.

Pound Pillars Planet[edit]

Mario on the Pound Pillars Planet.
The Ground Pound Towers in the Puzzle Plank Galaxy
The pillars on the other side.

This planet has three pillars on it, each pounded on the other side of the planet. The player has to ground pound them again so he can access the Launch Star by using them. There are also Grinders along the sides and some Octoombas scattered around the planet. There is also a Hungry Luma who wants 70 coins and a green Warp Pipe that leads into a room with a ? Coin, which will make many sets of 3 coins appear. Once the Hungry Luma is fed 70 coins, it will transform into three planets rather than one: the Wood Island Planets as well as Bugaboom's Wooden Planet. If Mario collects all coins before time runs out, he will get a 1-Up. The player can also backflip and spin jump next to the Launch Star on the planet to activate it. This planet is also one of three planets that appear on the cover of Super Mario Galaxy 2. The launch star may be reached with Luigi by ground-pounding the red block once then back flipping up to the star.

Purple Coin Vault[edit]

Mario inside the Purple Coin Vault.

This is not a planet, but rather a location only accessible during the Purple Coin Shadow Vault mission. It is located inside the Warp Pipe on the Pound Pillars Planet. The vault has a total of 100 Purple Coins, split up into 25 separate groups of four coins. Cosmic Clones are found in this area as well. In other missions, it has generic coins inside.

Grinder Planet[edit]

Mario approaching the Grinder Planet.
Slurples, Grinders, and a Mandibug in the Puzzle Plank Galaxy
A planet off into the distance.

This planet is split up into several "parts", the entirety of it being infested with Grinders, Slurples, Flipbugs, and Mandibugs. The Grinders will activate when the player is in close proximity to them. These will cut out pieces of the level, creating gaps and making traversing the planet harder. However, some of the Grinders are needed to proceed through as they cut out pieces of the level that open the way to continuing. The Comet Medal is located in the light brown section where the player first lands.

Lumalee's Planet[edit]

This planet is visited when Mario leaves the Grinder Planet. It is a small wooden ball where Lumalee can be found. If spoken to, she can provide an item for the upcoming Mandibug Stack fight (either a 1-Up Mushroom or a Life Mushroom.

Picture Block[edit]

Mario atop the unfinished picture block.

This planet is a picture block puzzle, with the picture being that of a green beetle with large, swirly eyes and a long antennaes. The player has to solve the puzzle and get the full Mandibug picture. To complete the puzzle, the player must ground pound blocks into the open space until all the blocks form the picture. After that, a couple of Mandibugs appear and the player has to defeat them to get the Power Star.

This planet is named in the first mission, The Puzzling Picture Block.

Bugaboom's Planet[edit]

Mario nearing Bugaboom's Planet.

This is the planet where the player battles Bugaboom. The player must feed a Hungry Luma 70 coins on the Pound Pillars Planet to allow it to transform it into this planet. It is a wooden bonsai-like planet that has trampolines, several Cloud Flowers, and dandelions on it. The planet also has some parts of it covered in shallow streams and lakes of water. The planet's environment resembles an autumn version of the same planet in Honeyhive Galaxy in the first Super Mario Galaxy.

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Mission Image Summary

The Puzzling Picture Block SMG2 Puzzle Plank Puzzling Picture Block.png This mission's objective is to find and defeat the Mandibug Stack.
Bugaboom's Back SMG2 Puzzle Plank Bugabooms Back.png This mission's objective is to feed a Hungry Luma seventy coins and defeat Bugaboom.
Purple Coin Shadow Vault SMG2 Puzzle Plank Purple Coin Shadow Vault.png This mission's objective is to collect all 100 Purple Coins within one minute.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

Mario below the first Green Star.

The player will redo The Puzzling Picture Block mission. When the player first lands on the Starting Planet, they should make their way north to the trampoline. The player should make sure to carefully execute a jump on the trampoline and land on top of the ? Block without breaking it. Above the ? Block is the Green Star, which can then be obtained with a backflip followed by a Star Spin.

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Enemies

None

Green Star 2[edit]

Mario about to get the second Green Star.

The player will redo The Puzzling Picture Block mission again. This time, the player should make their way to the Grinder Planet. Once the player lands on the planet, they should quickly run to the piece of wood that is stood up vertically, forming a wall. Before the Grinder cuts the wood, the player should Wall Jump off the wood to reach the Green Star. The Co-Star Luma can also stop the Grinder, making this Green Star easier to recover. If the player is too late to wall jump off the wall, they can triple jump with the second jump landing on the little round part that sticks out and they should be able to get the star.

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Enemies

Green Star 3[edit]

The third Green Star is in sight.

The player will need to redo The Puzzling Picture Block mission once more and make their way to the Grinder Planet once more. However, the player should go to the area right before the Mandibugs and Slurples. They should wait until the platform they are standing on it cut by the Grinder. The Green Star should be in reach during the platform's slow descent.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese かくざいもくざいギャラクシー[?]
Kakuzai Mokuzai Gyarakushī
Wooden Cube Galaxy
Chinese 木材方塊銀河[?]
Mùcái Fāngkuài Yínhé
Wooden Cube/Blocks Galaxy
French (NOA) Galaxie de la scierie sidérale[?] Sidereal sawmill Galaxy
French (NOE) Scierie sidérale[?] Sidereal sawmill
German Puzzleplanken-Galaxie[?] Puzzle Plank Galaxy
Italian Galassia Incastro[?] Joint Galaxy
Korean 나무 퍼즐 갤럭시[?]
Namu Peojeul Gaelleoksi
Wooden Puzzle Galaxy
Spanish Galaxia Serrería Rompecabezas[?] Puzzle Sawmill Galaxy

Music[edit]

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Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "The Puzzle Plank Galaxy is a system of wooden blocks and boards. Buzz saws and bugs infest this galaxy, but if you are fleet-footed, you can keep one step ahead of danger and solve the riddles."

Trivia[edit]