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|image=[[Image: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]]
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|unlock=[[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla#Gobblegut's Aching Belly|Gobblegut's Aching Belly]]
|unlock=Defeat [[Gobblegut]] in [[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla]]
|icon=A wooden cube resembling part of the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
|more=[[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla|<<]] [[Hightail Falls Galaxy|>>]]
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'''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)|Grinders]] 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==
==Planets==
==={{conjecturaltext|Starting Planet|planet}}===
===Starting Planet===
The Starting Pound planet doesn't have enemies on it. It only has a [[Tip Network]], a [[Question Block|? Block]], and a [[Spring]]. Mario has to ground pound the star mark in middle to fall into the next planet. This planet has some raised [[ground pound platforms]] that give [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] 3 [[Star Bits]].
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[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
==={{conjecturaltext|Switches Planet|planet}}===
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Switch.png|thumb|left|200px|The other part of the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
This planet has four switches and two [[Wiggler]]s. If [[Mario]] activates the upper-left switch, several [[Music Note]]s will appear in the area, which play the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' bonus stage theme. If Mario collects all of them, he'll get three [[1-Up Mushroom]]s. If the upper-right switch is pounded, Mario can get some [[Coin]]s. If he pounds the bottom-left switch, he'll get [[Star Bit]]s. And finally, if he pounds the bottom-right switch, a [[Launch Star]] will appear.
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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==={{conjecturaltext|Pound Pillars Planet|planet}}===
This planet has three pillars on it, they're pounded to the other side of it. Mario has to ground pound them again so he can access the Launch Star by using them. There are also [[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinders]] 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 Mario collects all coins before time runs out, he'll get a 1-Up. Mario or Luigi can backflip and spin jump next to the [[Launch Star]] on the planet and fly to the next one.


==={{conjecturaltext|Wood Cut Planet|planet}}===
===Pound Pillars Planet===
[[Image:SMG2 Screenshot Mandibug.jpg|thumb|250 px|Mario near several Grinders.]]
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This long planet is made of wood, it is full of [[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinders]] that cut the platforms. The [[Comet Medal]] is located on a wood platform, Mario must hurry and get it before the Grinders cuts it and make it fall. After going up a green wall, Mario will have to travel different-colored sections of the planet, and then activate a ground pound switch and use a Launch Star before the planet falls.
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Pound Pillars Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the {{conjectural|Pound Pillars Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Ground Pound Towers.png|thumb|200px|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 [[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|Puzzle Plank Luma Shop Planet|planet}}===
===Purple Coin Vault===
After using the Launch Star from the Wood Planet, Mario ends up on this one there is a [[Luma Shop]] and a Checkpoint Flag on it.
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[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Purple Coin Vault.png|thumb|200px|Mario inside the {{conjectural|Purple Coin Vault|planet}}.]]
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|Picture Block Planet|planet}}===
===Grinder Planet===
This Planet is a picture block puzzle, Mario has to solve the puzzle and get the full Mandibug Picture. To complete the puzzle, Mario must ground pound blocks into the open space until all the blocks form the picture. After that, a couple of Mandibugs appear and Mario has to defeat them to get the star.
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[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Grinder Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Grinder Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Screenshot Mandibug.png|thumb|200px|A planet off into the distance.]]
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|Wood Island Planets|planets}}===
===Lumalee's Planet===
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
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 two planets only have a Cloud Flower on them, the first one has a Checkpoint Flag. They are identical to other planets found in [[Honeyhive Galaxy]] in [[Super Mario Galaxy|the first game]].
===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]].


==={{conjecturaltext|Bugaboom's Wooden Planet|planet}}===
This planet is named in the first mission, [[The Puzzling Picture Block]].
This is the planet where Mario battles [[Bugaboom]]. It's a wooden bonsai-like planet that has Springs, several Cloud Flowers, and dandelions on it. The planet's environment resembles an autumn version of the same planet in Honeyhive Galaxy in the first ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Mario must feed a Hungry Luma 70 coins to transform it into this planet.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Sawdust and Nails|non-reachable background decoration}}===
===Bugaboom's Planet===
Some sawdust and nails can be seen floating in the galaxy's sky. They just appear decorating the background, as Mario is never able to reach them.
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[[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]]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)
</gallery>


==Missions==
==Missions==
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{{SMG missions table|sortable=yes
===The Puzzling Picture Block===
|mission1={{sort|Puzzling Picture Block, The|[[The Puzzling Picture Block]]}}
To get the [[Power Star]], Mario has to make his way to the Mandibug Puzzle Planet. To do so, he has to ground pound the star mark on the starting planet to make the platform fall into the planet bellow. Then, he has to activate the bottom-right switch to make the [[Launch Star]] appear. After using it, he'll find himself on a grassy planet. This planet has three pillars, they can be found in the other side of the planet, the plumber has to pound all of them to make them rise in the other side. After getting back to the first area, 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]].
|mission2=[[Bugaboom's Back]]
|image2=[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Bugabooms Back.png|200px]]
|summary2=This mission's objective is to feed a [[Hungry Luma]] seventy [[coin]]s and defeat [[Bugaboom]].
|mission3=[[Purple Coin Shadow Vault]]
|image3=[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Purple Coin Shadow Vault.png|200px]]
|summary3=This mission's objective is to collect all 100 [[Purple Coin]]s within one minute.
}}


After the Launch Star blasts Mario to the next planet, he has to make his way up to the next one. When using it, he'll get to a small wood planet with another Launch Star. After using it, he'll get to the final planet. Here, he has to ground pound the picture's blocks to make the full picture of a [[Mandibug]]. When done so, the pictured enemy will appear with a small version of him on his back. After Mario defeats them, he'll get a [[Power Star]].
===Green Stars===
====Green Star 1====
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Green Star 1.png|thumb|250px|Mario below the first Green Star.]]
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]].


;Planets Visited
;Planets Visited
*[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Switches Planet|Switches Planet]]
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Pound Pillars Planet|Pound Pillars Planet]]
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*[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Wood Cut Planet|Wood Cut Planet]]
*[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Luma Shop Planet|Luma Shop Planet]]
*[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Picture Block|Picture Block Planet]]


;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Wiggler]]s
None
*[[Grinder (obstacle)|Grinder]]s
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*[[Octoomba]]
*[[Flipbug]]s
*[[Slurple]]s
*[[Mandibug]]s


===Bugaboom's Back===
====Green Star 2====
[[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]] 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.


To complete this mission, Mario has to do the same thing as he did in the first one. But, when he arrives into the Three Pillars Planet, he'll find a Hungry Luma (or a pink Launch Star if the Hungry Luma is already fed). When using it, Mario will get into a small planet with a [[Cloud Flower]] on it. He has to use it to reach [[Bugaboom]]'s Planet.
;Planets Visited
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting 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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When done so, [[Bugaboom]] appears and attacks Mario, Mario 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]].
;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Wiggler Artwork.png|[[Wiggler]]s
SMG2 Grinder.png|[[Grinder]]s
Electrogoomba.png|[[Octoomba]]
Flipbug.png|[[Flipbug]]s
</gallery>
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===Purple Coin Shadow Vault===
====Green Star 3====
After the Prankster Comet is unlocked, Mario falls on the green [[Warp Pipe]] of the Three Pillars planet to go to a room with one hundred [[Purple Coin]]s. Mario has to collect them all within one minute to earn the Power Star. The only enemies here, are the [[Cosmic Clone]]s. Mario can jump over some of them when collecting the Purple Coins.
[[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]] 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.


===Green Star 1===
;Planets Visited
This star is located on the first planet, above a [[Question Block|? Block]]. To get it, Mario must use the [[Spring]] and perform a [[Wall Jump]] on the block to get to its top. Then, he has to jump again to get the Green Star.[[File:Puzzleplankgreenstar1.JPG|150px|thumb|The first Green Star .]]
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Starting Planet.png|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting 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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===Green Star 2===
;Enemies
This star is located on the Wood Planet. To get it, one of the plumbers has to wait until the Grinder makes the wood bridge down. Then, they must do a backflip to reach it or quickly do a triple jump and jump off the wall reach the star before the wall falls down.
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SMG2 Wiggler Artwork.png|[[Wiggler]]s
===Green Star 3===
SMG2 Grinder.png|[[Grinder]]s
This star is also located on the wood planet. After getting past the wood bridge and the green wall, the player has to stand on the platform with two [[Mandibug]]s and wait until it's cut by a Grinder. It will fall down and the player will be able to reach the green star.
Electrogoomba.png|[[Octoomba]]
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Flipbug.png|[[Flipbug]]s
</gallery>
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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=Squared Lumber 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
|Kor=나무 퍼즐 갤럭시
|KorR=Namu Peojeul Gaelleoksi
|KorM=Wooden Puzzle Galaxy
}}
 
==Music==
{{media table
|file1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy Theme Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
|title1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy
|description1=Puzzle Plank Galaxy theme.
|length1=0:30
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==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.
*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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Latest revision as of 13:16, October 31, 2024

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]

Starting 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.

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]

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 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]

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 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]

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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]

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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]

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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.

Planets Visited
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.

Planets Visited
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.

Planets Visited
Enemies

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]

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Missions and galaxies in Super Mario Galaxy 2
World 1 Sky Station Galaxy Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum • Storming the Sky Fleet • Peewee Piranha's Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Yoshi Star Galaxy Saddle Up with Yoshi • Spiny Control • Spiny Rainbow Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Spin-Dig Galaxy Digga-Leg's Planet • Silver Stars Down Deep • Digga-Leg's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Fluffy Bluff Galaxy Search for the Toad Brigade Captain • The Chimp's Stomp Challengeb • Every Planet Has Its Price • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rightside Down Galaxy Breaking the Laws of Gravity • The Great Crate Incinerator • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotillac Gobblegut's Aching Belly • Fiery Flotilla Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flip-Swap Galaxyd Think Before You Shake • Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprinta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 2 Puzzle Plank Galaxy The Puzzling Picture Block • Bugaboom's Back • Purple Coin Shadow Vaulta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Hightail Falls Galaxy Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper • Hightail Falls Speed Runa • Silver Stars in Hightail Falls • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boulder Bowl Galaxy Rock and Rollodillo • C'mere, Goombab • Rolling Crabber Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cosmic Cove Galaxy Twin Falls Hideaway • Exploring the Cosmic Cavern • Catch That Star Bunny • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Wild Glide Galaxy Fluzzard's First Flight • Jungle Fluzzard Raceb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser's Lava Lairc Bowser's Big Lava Power Party • Lava Lair Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Honeybloom Galaxyd Bumble Beginnings • The Secret Wall Jump • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 3 Tall Trunk Galaxy The Flotacious Blimp Fruit • Tall Trunk's Big Slide • Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slidea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cloudy Court Galaxy Head in the Clouds • The Shadow Lininga • Silver Stars in the Purple Pond • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Haunty Halls Galaxy A Glimmer of Bulb Berry • Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor • Spooky Cosmic Clone Chasea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Freezy Flake Galaxy Bowser on Ice • Sorbetti's Chilly Reception • The Chimp's Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy Silver Chomp Grudge Match • Masterpiece Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleetc Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer • Megahammer's Daredevil Basha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Beat Block Galaxyd Step to the Beep • Silver Stars in Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 4 Supermassive Galaxy Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers • Big Wigglers Speed Runa • In Full Bloom • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Flipsville Galaxy Flip-Flopping in Flipsville • Flipsville's New Digs • Purple Coin Spin Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Honeyhop Galaxy The Sweetest Silver Stars • The Chimp's Score Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Starshine Beach Galaxy Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars • Climbing the Cloudy Tower • Purple Coin Beach Dasha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Chompworks Galaxy Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold • Spring into the Chompworks • Cosmic Clones in the Chompworksa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Gravity Gauntletc Breaking into Bowser's Castle • Gravity Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Sweet Mystery Galaxyd Bulb Berry's Mysterious Glow • Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glowa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 5 Space Storm Galaxy Follow Me, Bob-omb • To the Top of Topman's Tower • C'mere, Topmanb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slipsand Galaxy Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole • Sailing the Sandy Seas • Squizzard's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Shiverburn Galaxy Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood • Octo-Army Icy Rainbow Rompa • The Chimp's Ultimate Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boo Moon Galaxy Silver Stars Pop-Up • Haunting the Howling Tower • The Star in the Sinking Swamp • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Upside Dizzy Galaxy A Walk on the Weird Side • Burning Upside Dizzy • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunkerc Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine • Boomsday Machine Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Fleet Glide Galaxyd Fluzzard's Wild Battlefield Glide • Fastest Feathers in the Galaxyb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 6 Melty Monster Galaxy The Magnificent Magma Sea • A Stroll Down Rolling Lane • The Chimp's Bowling Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Clockwork Ruins Galaxy Time for Adventure • The Adventure of the Purple Coinsa • The Ledge Hammer Trap • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slimy Spring Galaxy The Deep Shell Well • The Chimp's Coin Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Throwback Galaxy Return of the Whomp King • Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress • Whomp Silver Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Battle Belt Galaxy Mini-Planet Mega-Run • Mini-Planet Daredevil Runa • Snacktime for Gobblegut • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Galaxy Generatorc Bowser's Fortified Fortress • Bowser's Big Bad Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flash Black Galaxyd Jumping Around in the Dark • Dark Octo-Army Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World S Mario Squared Galaxy Make Mario a Star • Luigi's Purple Coin Chaosa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Rolling Coaster Galaxy The Rainbow Road Roll • Purple Coins on the Rainbow Roada • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Twisty Trials Galaxy Spinning and Spinning and Spinning • Turning Turning Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Stone Cyclone Galaxy Silver Stars on the Cyclone • Tox Box Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Boss Blitz Galaxy Throwback Throwdown • Throwback Throwdown Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Grandmaster Galaxyc The Ultimate Test • The Perfect Runa
Flip-Out Galaxyd Wicked Wall Jumps • Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpersa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
a Mission only available when a Prankster Comet is in orbit
b Indicates a mission only available when a letter is received from the Mailtoad
c Boss galaxies
d Hungry Luma galaxies
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