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{{about|Grinding-Stone Tower, a level in [[New Super Mario Bros. U]]|other uses|[[Rock-Candy Mines-Tower]]}}
{{about|Grinding-Stone Tower, a level in [[New Super Mario Bros. U]]|other uses|[[Rock-Candy Mines-Tower]]}}
{{Levelbox
{{level infobox
|title=Grinding-Stone Tower
|title=Grinding-Stone Tower
|image=[[File:NSMBU T-GrindingStoneTowerSE.Still004.jpg|250px]]
|image=[[File:NSMBU Grinding Stone Tower Screenshot.jpg|250px]]
|code=World 6-[[File:Fort Icon.png|18px]]
|code={{world|6|tower}}
|world=[[Rock-Candy Mines]]
|world=[[Rock-Candy Mines]]
|game=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|game=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|powerup=[[Ice Flower]]
|limit=500 seconds
|limit=500 seconds
|coinlimit=
|cr_limit=
|boss=[[Boom Boom (species)|Boom Boom]]
|boss=[[Boom Boom]]
|notes=The last tower with [[Boom Boom]] as the boss.
|before_alt=
|beforealt=
|before=[[Porcupuffer Falls|<<]]
|before=[[Porcupuffer Falls|<<]]
|after=[[Waddlewing's Nest|>>]] [[Light Blocks, Dark Tower|>>]]
|after=[[Waddlewing's Nest|>>]] [[Light Blocks, Dark Tower|>>]]
|secret=[[Thrilling Spine Coaster|**]]
|secret=[[Thrilling Spine Coaster|**]]
}}
}}
'''Grinding-Stone Tower''', or '''{{world|Rocky|tower}}''', is the first [[Tower]] of [[Rock-Candy Mines]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. This level is unlocked via completion of [[Porcupuffer Falls]]. Defeating the [[Boom Boom (species)|Boom Boom]] in this course unlocks a passage to [[Waddlewing's Nest]] and [[Light Blocks, Dark Tower]], and the tower's secret exit unlocks [[Thrilling Spine Coaster]].
'''Grinding-Stone Tower''', or '''{{world|Rocky|tower}}''', is the first [[Tower]] of [[Rock-Candy Mines]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. This level is unlocked via completion of [[Porcupuffer Falls]]. Defeating [[Boom Boom]] in this course unlocks a passage to [[Waddlewing's Nest]] and [[Light Blocks, Dark Tower]], and the tower's secret exit unlocks [[Thrilling Spine Coaster]].


==Layout==
==Layout==
The level begins below a platform with a [[? Block]] and a nearby pipe spawning [[Grrrol]]s. A [[Bony Beetle]] is found, along with two [[Warp Pipe]]s that move upwards and downwards, allowing the player to reach the next platform. More Grrrols are spawned nearby, and a platform with a Bony Beetle and two [[Brick Block]]s is found. A moving Warp Pipe is found, and a hidden opening next to it allows the player to reach a ? Block containing a [[Mini Mushroom]]. An opening contain [[coin]]s is found, allowing the player to avoid nearby Grrrols. After passing by the Grrrols, another sloped platform with a Bony Beetle on it is found, followed by two moving Warp Pipes. A series of platforms with [[Grrrol (big)|big Grrrols]] on them is found, leading to the [[Checkpoint Flag]]. A group of Warp Pipes is found, with a ? Block above it and Grrrols spawning from the right. More sloped platforms and Grrrols are found, and a hidden [[Red Ring]] is found in a wall. After another platform, two ? Blocks are found, followed by multiple moving Warp Pipes acting as platforms and Grrrols. Two big Grrrols are found, followed by a platform with a Bony Beetle and the boss door on it.
The level begins below a platform with a [[? Block]] and a nearby pipe spawning [[Grrrol]]s. A [[Bony Beetle]] is found, along with two [[Warp Pipe]]s that move upwards and downwards, allowing the player to reach the next platform. More Grrrols are spawned nearby, and a platform with a Bony Beetle and two [[Brick Block]]s is found. A moving Warp Pipe is found, and a hidden opening next to it allows the player to reach a ? Block containing a [[Mini Mushroom]]. An opening contain [[coin]]s is found, allowing the player to avoid nearby Grrrols. After passing by the Grrrols, another sloped platform with a Bony Beetle on it is found, followed by two moving Warp Pipes. A series of platforms with [[Mega Grrrol]]s on them is found, leading to the [[Checkpoint Flag]]. A group of Warp Pipes is found, with a ? Block above it and Grrrols spawning from the right. More sloped platforms and Grrrols are found, and a hidden [[Red Ring]] is found in a wall. After another platform, two ? Blocks are found, followed by multiple moving Warp Pipes acting as platforms and Grrrols. Two Mega Grrrols are found, followed by a platform with a Bony Beetle and the boss door on it.


A Boom Boom makes his species' last appearance as the boss of the tower. [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] swoops in and cause the Boom Boom's arms to turn into wings, which allows him to fly and dive into the player.
Boom Boom makes his last appearance in the game as the boss of the tower. [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] swoops in and causes Boom Boom's arms to turn into wings, which allows him to fly and dive into the player.


==Star Coins==
==[[Star Coin]]s==
*'''Star Coin 1''': A mini [[Warp Pipe]], that leads to the area with the first [[Star Coin]], is present at the beginning of the course, to the left. [[Mini Mario (form)|Mini Mario]] is required for this Star Coin.
*'''Star Coin 1''': A [[small pipe]] that leads to the area with the first Star Coin is present at the beginning of the course, to the left. [[Mini Mario (form)|Mini Mario]] is required for this Star Coin.
*'''Star Coin 2''': The second Star Coin is hidden within a wall to the right, after a series of Grrrols.
*'''Star Coin 2''': The second Star Coin is hidden within a wall to the right, after a series of Grrrols and just before the [[Checkpoint Flag]].
*'''Star Coin 3''': Another mini Warp Pipe, that leads to the area with the third Star Coin, is present at the end of the course, to the right. As with the first Star Coin, Mini Mario is required to reach this Star Coin.
*'''Star Coin 3''': Another small pipe which leads to the area with the third Star Coin is present at the end of the course, to the right. As with the first Star Coin, Mini Mario is required to reach this Star Coin.


==Secret Exit==
==Secret exit==
Immediately after the third Star Coin is a Warp Pipe that leads to the secret exit. It opens the path to [[Thrilling Spine Coaster]].
Immediately after the third Star Coin is a Warp Pipe that leads to the secret exit. It opens the path to [[Thrilling Spine Coaster]].


==Enemies==
==Enemies and obstacles==
*[[Grrrol]]s
{{number of enemies
*[[Grrrol (big)|Big Grrrol]]s
|image1=[[File:NSMBU Grrrol Artwork.png|50px]]
*[[Bony Beetle]]s
|name1=[[Grrrol]]
|count1=(infinitely spawned)
|image2=[[File:Dai Goro model.png|50px]]
|name2=[[Mega Grrrol]]
|count2=12
|image3=[[File:NSMBU Bony Beetle Artwork.png|50px]]
|name3=[[Bony Beetle]]
|count3=4
|image4=[[File:Boom Boom NSMBU Model.png|50px]]
|name4=[[Boom Boom]]
|count4=(boss)
}}


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=ごろごろゴローのとりで
|Jap=ごろごろゴローのとりで
|JapR=Gorogoro Gorō no Toride
|JapR=Gorogoro Gorō no Toride
|JapM=Rumbling Grrrol Fortress
|JapM=Fortress of Rolling Grrrols
|SpaA=La Torre de Don Machucón
|SpaA=La Torre de Don Machucón
|SpaAM=Grrrol's Tower
|SpaAM=Grrrol's Tower
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|Ita=Torre della Pietra stridente
|Ita=Torre della Pietra stridente
|ItaM=Rough Stone Tower
|ItaM=Rough Stone Tower
|PorE=Torre Grrroda
|Por=Torre Grrroda
|PorEM=Grrrol Tower
|PorM=Grrrol Tower
|Rus=Башня шипокатов
|Rus=Башня шипокатов
|RusR=Bashnya shipokatov
|RusR=Bashnya shipokatov
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|KorR=Deguldegul Degureu Yosae
|KorR=Deguldegul Degureu Yosae
|KorM=Rolling Grrrol Fortress
|KorM=Rolling Grrrol Fortress
|Chi=滚动刺滚轮的堡垒 (Simplified)<br>滾動刺滾輪的堡壘 (Traditional)
|ChiR=Gǔndòng Cì Gǔnlún de Bǎolěi
|ChiM=Fortress of Rolling Grrrols
}}
}}


==Level map==
==Level map==
[[File:NSMBWIIU_62a_map.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
[[File:NSMBU Grinding-Stone Tower Map.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]


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[[Category:Towers]]
[[Category:Towers]]
[[Category:New Super Mario Bros. U Levels]]
[[Category:Mountains]]
[[Category:Levels with a secret exit]]
[[Category:New Super Mario Bros. U levels]]
[[de:Grrroll-Turm des Grauens]]
[[de:Grrroll-Turm des Grauens]]
[[it:Torre della Pietra stridente]]

Latest revision as of 23:00, October 24, 2024

This article is about Grinding-Stone Tower, a level in New Super Mario Bros. U. For other uses, see Rock-Candy Mines-Tower.
Level
Grinding-Stone Tower
New Super Mario Bros. U
Level code World 6-Tower
World Rock-Candy Mines
Game New Super Mario Bros. U
Primary power-up Ice Flower
Time limit 500 seconds
Boss Boom Boom
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Grinding-Stone Tower, or Rock-Candy Mines-Tower, is the first Tower of Rock-Candy Mines in New Super Mario Bros. U. This level is unlocked via completion of Porcupuffer Falls. Defeating Boom Boom in this course unlocks a passage to Waddlewing's Nest and Light Blocks, Dark Tower, and the tower's secret exit unlocks Thrilling Spine Coaster.

Layout[edit]

The level begins below a platform with a ? Block and a nearby pipe spawning Grrrols. A Bony Beetle is found, along with two Warp Pipes that move upwards and downwards, allowing the player to reach the next platform. More Grrrols are spawned nearby, and a platform with a Bony Beetle and two Brick Blocks is found. A moving Warp Pipe is found, and a hidden opening next to it allows the player to reach a ? Block containing a Mini Mushroom. An opening contain coins is found, allowing the player to avoid nearby Grrrols. After passing by the Grrrols, another sloped platform with a Bony Beetle on it is found, followed by two moving Warp Pipes. A series of platforms with Mega Grrrols on them is found, leading to the Checkpoint Flag. A group of Warp Pipes is found, with a ? Block above it and Grrrols spawning from the right. More sloped platforms and Grrrols are found, and a hidden Red Ring is found in a wall. After another platform, two ? Blocks are found, followed by multiple moving Warp Pipes acting as platforms and Grrrols. Two Mega Grrrols are found, followed by a platform with a Bony Beetle and the boss door on it.

Boom Boom makes his last appearance in the game as the boss of the tower. Magikoopa swoops in and causes Boom Boom's arms to turn into wings, which allows him to fly and dive into the player.

Star Coins[edit]

  • Star Coin 1: A small pipe that leads to the area with the first Star Coin is present at the beginning of the course, to the left. Mini Mario is required for this Star Coin.
  • Star Coin 2: The second Star Coin is hidden within a wall to the right, after a series of Grrrols and just before the Checkpoint Flag.
  • Star Coin 3: Another small pipe which leads to the area with the third Star Coin is present at the end of the course, to the right. As with the first Star Coin, Mini Mario is required to reach this Star Coin.

Secret exit[edit]

Immediately after the third Star Coin is a Warp Pipe that leads to the secret exit. It opens the path to Thrilling Spine Coaster.

Enemies and obstacles[edit]

Image Name Count
Grrrol Artwork Grrrol (infinitely spawned)
Model of a Mega Grrrol from New Super Mario Bros. U. Mega Grrrol 12
Bony Beetle in New Super Mario Bros. U Bony Beetle 4
Model of Boom Boom from New Super Mario Bros. U. Boom Boom (boss)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ごろごろゴローのとりで[?]
Gorogoro Gorō no Toride 		Fortress of Rolling Grrrols
Chinese 滚动刺滚轮的堡垒 (Simplified)
滾動刺滾輪的堡壘 (Traditional)[?]
Gǔndòng Cì Gǔnlún de Bǎolěi 		Fortress of Rolling Grrrols
Dutch Grrruwelijke Grrrol-toren[?] Brrrutal Grrrol-tower
French (NOE) Tour Mabroule[?] Crazy Tower
German Grrroll-Turm des Grauens[?] Grrrol's terror tower
Italian Torre della Pietra stridente[?] Rough Stone Tower
Korean 데굴데굴 데구르 요새[?]
Deguldegul Degureu Yosae 		Rolling Grrrol Fortress
Portuguese Torre Grrroda[?] Grrrol Tower
Russian Башня шипокатов[?]
Bashnya shipokatov 		Grrrols castle
Spanish (NOA) La Torre de Don Machucón[?] Grrrol's Tower
Spanish (NOE) La terrible Torre Cróncher[?] Terrible Grrrol Tower

Level map[edit]

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