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|image=[[Image:Rolling_Coaster_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Rolling_Coaster_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World S (SMG2)|World S]]
|area=[[World S]]
|comet=[[Purple Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Purple Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|level=[[#The Rainbow Road Roll|The Rainbow Road Roll]]<br>[[#Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road|Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]
|missions=[[The Rainbow Road Roll]]<br>[[Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]
|stars=[[Image:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|unlock=Collect 75 Power Stars and beat [[Mario Squared Galaxy#Make Mario a Star!|Mario Squared Galaxy's first mission]].
|unlock=Collect 75 [[Power Star]]s, including the first one from [[Mario Squared Galaxy]]
|icon=The [[#Starting Platform|Starting Platform]] with a [[Star Ball]] on it, around which spirals a section of the [[Rainbow Road]]-like track
}}
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The '''Rolling Coaster Galaxy''' is one of the many galaxies found in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Like its name implies, this galaxy is like a roller coaster and, like in [[Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy]], the player must roll a [[Star Ball]] to the end. Also, many [[Starshroom]]s appear along the way. It seems to be a reference to the [[Rainbow Ride]] level in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and the [[Rainbow Road]] courses in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. The name of the first mission in this galaxy confirms this. This galaxy uses the same music from [[The Princess's Secret Slide]], [[Tick Tock Clock]] and Rainbow Ride levels in ''Super Mario 64'', which speeds up as the Star Ball rolls faster.
{{quote|Go go go!|[[Banktoad]]|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
The '''Rolling Coaster Galaxy''' is one of the many galaxies found in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. As its name implies, this galaxy is similar to a roller coaster and, similar to [[Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy]], [[Mario]] (or [[Luigi]]) must roll a [[Star Ball]] to the end. Also, many [[Starshroom]]s appear along the way. It appears to be a reference to the [[Rainbow Road]] courses in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. The name of the first mission, "[[The Rainbow Road Roll]]", in this galaxy confirms this. The music speeds up as the Star Ball rolls faster, and slows down as the Star Ball rolls slower. This galaxy is also similar to [[Rolling Green Galaxy]] and [[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]] from [[Super Mario Galaxy|the first game]].  


Partway through the level, the path splits in two. One of the [[Toads]] says that the right path is for experts, while the other is assumed to be for beginners. In the "Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road" mission, the path for experts is the only path present. The Comet Medal is also on this path. The only enemies found in this galaxy are [[Bob-omb]]s and [[Goomba]]s.
Partway through the level, the path splits in two. One of the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s says that the right path is for experts, while the other is assumed to be for beginners. In the "[[Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]" mission, the path for experts is the only path present. The [[Comet Medal]] is also on this path. The only enemies found in this galaxy are [[Bob-omb]]s and [[Mini Goomba]]s. The galaxy uses a cover version of the "[[Slider]]" music from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', which is also the song that plays when sliding down the large slide in the [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]].


==Planets==
==Planets/Areas==
==={{conjecturaltext|Starting Planet|planet}}===
===Rainbow Road===
[[File:RCG1.jpg|200px|thumb|Mario on the Starting Planet.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Overview.png|200px|thumb|A view of the majority of the paths and areas.]]
The starting planet is a very long roller coaster-like path similar to [[Rainbow Road]] that the player must successfully reach the end of in order to break the [[Star Ball]] or the Purple Coin Ball. Just like it's name implies, the road is rainbow-colored and also has a few wooden sections at various intervals. There are also some rails, but not many apart from the ones on the starting platform. Only [[Bob-omb]]s and [[Goomba]]s can be encountered on this planet.
Rather than being separate planets, this galaxy is connected by chutes which allow the player to access the different paths and platforms.


==={{conjecturaltext|Ending Planet|planet}}===
====Starting Platform====
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Starting Platform.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario near the start of the level.]]
Mario/Luigi starts on a simple orange and red platform. There is nothing of significance here besides the [[Star Ball]], some [[coin]]s, and a chute that takes Mario/Luigi to the next area. Mario/Luigi needs the Star Ball to use the chute; if he tries to use it without the Star Ball, he will fall through into the [[Bottomless pit|void]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcdpmAHUkWw</ref>


A small planet found at the very end of the Rainbow Road Planet which contains only the mechanism for breaking the Star Ball and a [[Gearmo]], who congratulates Mario on making it to the end of the course, and, in the case of the ''Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road'' level, will actually award Mario the [[Power Star]] when talked to.
====Rainbow Road Path 1====
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Starting Path.png|200px|thumb|Mario rolling down the rainbow path.]]
This is a simple path that consists of colored tiles. There are no hazards on this path. It eventually drops the player off at an area where two roads diverge in different directions. Bob-ombs are found at the end of the pathway.


==Enemies==
====Beginner Path====
*[[Bob-omb]]s
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*[[Goomba]]s
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Beginners Path.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario on the large path.]]
When Mario/Luigi takes the left path, it leads him here. Possibly dubbed "Beginner Path", by the Toads, it is covered in beige tiles and is covered with light-colored [[Mini Goomba]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s. The edges of the path are concave, meaning that Mario/Luigi cannot fall off the edge unless blasted off by a Bob-omb. This pathway is also wider than adjacent one and has more undulations. At the end of the path, Mario/Luigi is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.


==Missions==
====Expert Path====
{{spoiler}}
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Expert Path.png|200px|thumb|Mario traversing the Expert Path.]]
===The Rainbow Road Roll===
Taking the right path at the junction takes Mario/Luigi to this area. Dubbed "Expert Path", by the Toads, it is a narrow, rainbow-tiled pathway. There are numerous beams found on the edges of the path, which bounces Mario/Luigi off course if he is to come in contact with it. There are a few Bob-ombs here and a [[Comet Medal]] is also found here. At the end of the path, Mario/Luigi is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.
[[File:RCG2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mario rolling on the track.]]
To complete this mission, the player first needs to get on top of the [[Star Ball]] at the starting platform. Then, they have to use it to roll down the [[Rainbow Road]] Planet. They must avoid falling off the sides of the planet or running into [[Bob-omb]]s, which could cause them to fall off the side. When the player makes it to the end of the Rainbow Road Planet, they will land on the Ending Planet, where they will find a green hole. They must roll the Star Ball into it to release the [[Power Star]].


;Enemies
====Rainbow Road Path 2====
*[[Bob-omb]]s
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Middle Path.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario on the second rainbow path.]]
*[[Goomba]]s
This pathway is much like the first rainbow road pathway, except that it is more inclined and it sometimes gets narrow during certain times. Mario/Luigi is dropped off at several pink and purple platforms where there is a chute that takes him to the final path.
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Ending Planet|Ending Planet]]
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===Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road===
====Rainbow Road Path 3====
[[File:RCG3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mario collecting Purple Coins.]]
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
When the [[Prankster Comet]] has been unlocked, the player will find a [[Purple Coin Ball]] at the starting planet as opposed to the normal [[Star Ball]]. The player must follow the same path as in the first mission, except for the fact that they will only be able to follow the path for experts when the course splits in two, instead of choosing either one to follow. Obviously, the player must also make sure to collect at least 100 of the 110 [[Purple Coin]]s found on the Rainbow Road Planet. If they are able to collect at least 100 Purple Coins within the time limit and successfully make it to the Ending Planet, then a [[Gearmo]] will reward Mario with a [[Power Star]]. If not, the player will have to start the level over.  
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Final Path.png|200px|thumb|The final rainbow path is being traveled on by Mario.]]
This pathway is more inclined than the others. The path also gets narrower as Mario/Luigi travels towards the end. He is dropped off at a grassy platform where there is a chute that connects to the final platform.


;Enemies
====Ending Planet====
*None
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
;Planets Visited
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Ending Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|The final planet is in view.]]
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
There is nothing of importance on this planet except for the hole which the [[Star Ball]] goes into. During the [[Purple Coin]] mission, there is a [[Gearmo]] present, which takes away Mario/Luigi's life if he does not have enough Purple Coins (if he does not have any lives to lose, he gets a [[Game Over]]).
*[[#Ending Planet|Ending Planet]]
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===Green Star 1===
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[[File:RCGGS1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mario about to collect the first green star.]]
The first [[Green Power Star|Green Star]] is located near the beginning of the Rainbow Road Planet. Taking the regular way and not the expert way, the player must stay in the middle of the coursec in order to reach it. Mario has to do his best to stay in the middle and avoid to many Bob-ombs and Goombas. If done correctly, the player should have Mario rolling up a bumpy slope. Just before Mario drops off the end of the slope, the player must use the momentum of the [[Star Ball]] and jump into the air directly onto the star. If Mario fails, he can roll right back up again (if he's careful).


;Enemies
==Enemies==
*[[Bob-omb]]s
*[[Bob-omb]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Mini Goomba]]s
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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===Green Star 2===
==Missions==
[[File:RCGGS2.jpg|200px|thumb|Mario grabbing the second green star.]]
{{SMG missions table|sortable=yes
The last Green Star is near the end of the Rainbow Road Planet, just before the Ending Planet. It is positioned at the right side of the course, hovering in the air. In order for Mario to reach it, the player must either carefully use the momentum of the course to land on the star or jump before reaching the edge. If done correctly, Mario should easily grab the star instead of falling off the course.
|mission1={{sort|Rainbow Road Roll, The|[[The Rainbow Road Roll]]}}
|image1=[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Rainbow Road Roll.png|200px]]
|summary1=This mission's objective is to scale down the course on a rainbow road using a [[Star Ball]].
|mission2=[[Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]
|image2=[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road.png|200px]]
|summary2=This mission's objective is to collect at least 100 of 110 [[Purple Coin]]s within two minutes.
}}


;Enemies
===Green Stars===
*[[Bob-omb]]s
====Green Star 1====
*[[Goomba]]s
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Green Star 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Mario about to grab the first Green Star.]]
;Planets Visited
The first [[Green Star]] is located near the beginning of the level. The player should take the [[#Beginner Path|Beginner Path]] instead of the [[#Expert Path|Expert Path]]. They need to stay in the middle and to avoid Bob-ombs and Mini Goombas, up a bumpy slope. Just before the player drops off the end of the slope, they must use the momentum of the [[Star Ball]] and jump into the air, directly into the star.
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
 
{{endspoiler}}
====Green Star 2====
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Green Star 2.png|thumb|250px|The second Green Star in sight.]]
The last Green Star is near the end of the final rainbow road path, just before the Ending Planet. It is positioned at the right side of the course, hovering in the air. For the player to reach it, they must either carefully use the momentum of the course to land on the star or jump before reaching the edge. If done correctly, the player should easily grab the star instead of falling off the course.
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==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*''"The Rolling Coaster Galaxy is modeled after one of Mario's favorite karting tracks. However, there are no wheels to be found here. Instead, you must roll through this colorful cosmic challenge on a sphere. The [[Power Star]] you seek is actually right under your toes."''


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=たまコロスライダーギャラクシー
|Jap=タマコロスライダーギャラクシー
|JapR=tamakoro suraidā gyarakushī
|JapR=Tamakoro Suraidā Gyarakushī
|JapM=Rolling-Ball Slider Galaxy
|JapM=[[Star Ball]] Slider Galaxy
|Spa=Galaxia Astro Iris
|Spa=Galaxia Astro Iris
|SpaM=A pun of "astro" (star) and "arco iris" (rainbow)
|SpaM=Rainbow Galaxy (Note: The word “Astro” refers to a celestial body. It is used as a pun on the word “arco”, which means “arch”.)
|FraE=Manège Arc-en-ciel
|FreE=Manège arc-en-ciel
|FraEM=Rainbow merry-go-round
|FreEM=Rainbow merry-go-round
|Chi=滾球溜滑梯銀河
|ChiR=Gǔnqiú Liūhuátī Yínhé
|ChiM=Ball Rolling Slider Galaxy
|Ger=Achterbahn-Galaxie
|GerM=Roller Coaster Galaxy
|Ita=Galassia Montagne Russe
|Ita=Galassia Montagne Russe
|ItaM=Roller Coaster Galaxy}}
|ItaM=Roller Coaster Galaxy
|Kor=스타볼 슬라이더 갤럭시
|KorR=Seutabol Seullaideo Gaelleoksi
|KorM=Star Ball Slider Galaxy
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The two missions in this [[galaxy]] are the only time in [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|this game]] that the player can see all five of the [[Toad Brigade]]'s [[Starshroom]] spacecraft at once; however, the [[Purple Coin]] mission of the [[Sea Slide Galaxy]] in the [[Super Mario Galaxy|prequel]] features all five ships as well.
*The two missions in this [[galaxy]] are the only times in [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|this game]] that the player can see all five of the [[Toad Brigade]]'s [[Starshroom]] spacecraft at once; however, the [[Purple Coin]] mission of the [[Sea Slide Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' features all five ships as well.
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Latest revision as of 14:22, October 31, 2024

Rolling Coaster Galaxy
Rolling Coaster Galaxy.png
Area World S
How to unlock Collect 75 Power Stars, including the first one from Mario Squared Galaxy
Comet(s) Purple Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) The Rainbow Road Roll
Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Stars Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Prankster Comet icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Galaxy icon The Starting Platform with a Star Ball on it, around which spirals a section of the Rainbow Road-like track
“Go go go!”
Banktoad, Super Mario Galaxy 2

The Rolling Coaster Galaxy is one of the many galaxies found in Super Mario Galaxy 2. As its name implies, this galaxy is similar to a roller coaster and, similar to Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy, Mario (or Luigi) must roll a Star Ball to the end. Also, many Starshrooms appear along the way. It appears to be a reference to the Rainbow Road courses in the Mario Kart series. The name of the first mission, "The Rainbow Road Roll", in this galaxy confirms this. The music speeds up as the Star Ball rolls faster, and slows down as the Star Ball rolls slower. This galaxy is also similar to Rolling Green Galaxy and Rolling Gizmo Galaxy from the first game.

Partway through the level, the path splits in two. One of the Toads says that the right path is for experts, while the other is assumed to be for beginners. In the "Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road" mission, the path for experts is the only path present. The Comet Medal is also on this path. The only enemies found in this galaxy are Bob-ombs and Mini Goombas. The galaxy uses a cover version of the "Slider" music from Super Mario 64, which is also the song that plays when sliding down the large slide in the Tall Trunk Galaxy.

Planets/Areas[edit]

Rainbow Road[edit]

A view of the majority of the paths and areas.

Rather than being separate planets, this galaxy is connected by chutes which allow the player to access the different paths and platforms.

Starting Platform[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

Mario near the start of the level.

Mario/Luigi starts on a simple orange and red platform. There is nothing of significance here besides the Star Ball, some coins, and a chute that takes Mario/Luigi to the next area. Mario/Luigi needs the Star Ball to use the chute; if he tries to use it without the Star Ball, he will fall through into the void.[1]

Rainbow Road Path 1[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

Mario rolling down the rainbow path.

This is a simple path that consists of colored tiles. There are no hazards on this path. It eventually drops the player off at an area where two roads diverge in different directions. Bob-ombs are found at the end of the pathway.

Beginner Path[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

Mario on the large path.

When Mario/Luigi takes the left path, it leads him here. Possibly dubbed "Beginner Path", by the Toads, it is covered in beige tiles and is covered with light-colored Mini Goombas and Bob-ombs. The edges of the path are concave, meaning that Mario/Luigi cannot fall off the edge unless blasted off by a Bob-omb. This pathway is also wider than adjacent one and has more undulations. At the end of the path, Mario/Luigi is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.

Expert Path[edit]

Mario traversing the Expert Path.

Taking the right path at the junction takes Mario/Luigi to this area. Dubbed "Expert Path", by the Toads, it is a narrow, rainbow-tiled pathway. There are numerous beams found on the edges of the path, which bounces Mario/Luigi off course if he is to come in contact with it. There are a few Bob-ombs here and a Comet Medal is also found here. At the end of the path, Mario/Luigi is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.

Rainbow Road Path 2[edit]

Mario on the second rainbow path.

This pathway is much like the first rainbow road pathway, except that it is more inclined and it sometimes gets narrow during certain times. Mario/Luigi is dropped off at several pink and purple platforms where there is a chute that takes him to the final path.

Rainbow Road Path 3[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

The final rainbow path is being traveled on by Mario.

This pathway is more inclined than the others. The path also gets narrower as Mario/Luigi travels towards the end. He is dropped off at a grassy platform where there is a chute that connects to the final platform.

Ending Planet[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

The final planet is in view.

There is nothing of importance on this planet except for the hole which the Star Ball goes into. During the Purple Coin mission, there is a Gearmo present, which takes away Mario/Luigi's life if he does not have enough Purple Coins (if he does not have any lives to lose, he gets a Game Over).

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Mission Image Summary

The Rainbow Road Roll SMG2 Rolling Coaster Rainbow Road Roll.png This mission's objective is to scale down the course on a rainbow road using a Star Ball.
Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road SMG2 Rolling Coaster Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road.png This mission's objective is to collect at least 100 of 110 Purple Coins within two minutes.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

Mario about to grab the first Green Star.

The first Green Star is located near the beginning of the level. The player should take the Beginner Path instead of the Expert Path. They need to stay in the middle and to avoid Bob-ombs and Mini Goombas, up a bumpy slope. Just before the player drops off the end of the slope, they must use the momentum of the Star Ball and jump into the air, directly into the star.

Green Star 2[edit]

The second Green Star in sight.

The last Green Star is near the end of the final rainbow road path, just before the Ending Planet. It is positioned at the right side of the course, hovering in the air. For the player to reach it, they must either carefully use the momentum of the course to land on the star or jump before reaching the edge. If done correctly, the player should easily grab the star instead of falling off the course.

Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "The Rolling Coaster Galaxy is modeled after one of Mario's favorite karting tracks. However, there are no wheels to be found here. Instead, you must roll through this colorful cosmic challenge on a sphere. The Power Star you seek is actually right under your toes."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese タマコロスライダーギャラクシー[?]
Tamakoro Suraidā Gyarakushī
Star Ball Slider Galaxy
Chinese 滾球溜滑梯銀河[?]
Gǔnqiú Liūhuátī Yínhé
Ball Rolling Slider Galaxy
French (NOE) Manège arc-en-ciel[?] Rainbow merry-go-round
German Achterbahn-Galaxie[?] Roller Coaster Galaxy
Italian Galassia Montagne Russe[?] Roller Coaster Galaxy
Korean 스타볼 슬라이더 갤럭시[?]
Seutabol Seullaideo Gaelleoksi
Star Ball Slider Galaxy
Spanish Galaxia Astro Iris[?] Rainbow Galaxy (Note: The word “Astro” refers to a celestial body. It is used as a pun on the word “arco”, which means “arch”.)

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]