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{{about|Stoneslide Tower, a level in [[New Super Mario Bros. U]]|other uses|[[Layer-Cake Desert-Tower]]}}
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'''Stoneslide Tower''', or '''{{world|Cake|tower}}''', is the second tower in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. It features [[Screwtop Platform|stone platforms that are movable by spinning on wooden screws]].  This level is unlocked by completing either [[Perilous Pokey Cave]] or [[Fire Snake Cavern]], and completing this level unlocks a labyrinth of connected [[Stone-Eye]]s on the overworld map that serve as the location for both [[Goomba]] and [[Fire Bro]] enemy courses. Navigating the enemy courses unlocks [[Spike's Spouting Sands]], [[Dry Desert Mushrooms]], a Green [[Toad House]], and a Red [[Toad House]]. After completing this level for the first time, [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] flies around [[Peach's Castle (world)|Peach's Castle]] and a purple tornado starts to form around it.
'''Stoneslide Tower''', or '''{{world|Cake|tower}}''', is the second tower in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. It features [[Screwtop Platform|stone platforms that are movable by spinning on wooden screws]].  This level is unlocked by completing either [[Perilous Pokey Cave]] or [[Fire Snake Cavern]], and completing this level unlocks a labyrinth of connected [[Stone-Eye]]s on the overworld map that serve as the location for both [[Goomba]] and [[Fire Bro]] enemy courses. Navigating the enemy courses unlocks [[Spike's Spouting Sands]], [[Dry Desert Mushrooms]], a Green [[Toad House]], and a Red [[Toad House]]. After completing this level for the first time, [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] flies around [[Peach's Castle (world)|Peach's Castle]] and a purple tornado starts to form around it.
==Layout==
==Layout==
The level begins with large [[Screwtop Platform]]s that can be moved by spinning on a wooden screw, allowing the player to reach a [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the next section. Another screw controls a platform, allowing a [[? Block]] containing a power-up and the platform above to be reached. Two [[Spike Top]]s are found on a portion of the ground. A screw controls a pair of smaller Screwtop Platforms, along with another platform that crushes a group of [[Dry Bones]] blocking the path. More Dry Bones are found, along with a screw that controls two Screwtop Platforms. Three more Spike Tops are found. Another screw is used to control three Screwtop Platforms. On the left wall, there is a [[Hidden Block]] that contains a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. The other one on the right contains a coin. These Screwtop Platforms allow access to a Warp Pipe that leads to the [[Checkpoint Flag]]. Another screw controls a group of Screwtop Platforms, one of which having a [[Big Dry Bones]] on it. A yellow Warp Pipe on the right takes the player to a room with a [[Roulette Block]]. A Dry Bones is found, along with Spike Tops on Screwtop Platforms. Following more Screwtop Platforms and Dry Bones, a group of [[Pipe Cannon]]s is found. The player must use a screw to move Screwtop Platforms out of the way, allowing the Pipe Cannons to be used to reach the boss door. Two Big Dry Bones are found, as well as a Hidden Block containing a [[Fire Flower]] on the left.
The level begins with large [[Screwtop Platform]]s that can be moved by spinning on a wooden screw, allowing the player to reach a [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the next section. Another screw controls a platform, allowing a [[? Block]] containing a power-up and the platform above to be reached. Two [[Spike Top]]s are found on a portion of the ground. A screw controls a pair of smaller Screwtop Platforms, along with another platform that crushes a group of [[Dry Bones]] blocking the path. More Dry Bones are found, along with a screw that controls two Screwtop Platforms. Three more Spike Tops are found. Another screw is used to control three Screwtop Platforms. On the left wall, there is a [[Hidden Block]] that contains a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. The other one on the right contains a coin. These Screwtop Platforms allow access to a Warp Pipe that leads to the [[Checkpoint Flag]]. Another screw controls a group of Screwtop Platforms, one of which having a [[Mega Dry Bones|Big Dry Bones]] on it. A yellow Warp Pipe on the right takes the player to a room with a [[Roulette Block]]. A Dry Bones is found, along with Spike Tops on Screwtop Platforms. Following more Screwtop Platforms and Dry Bones, a group of [[Pipe Cannon]]s is found. The player must use a screw to move Screwtop Platforms out of the way, allowing the Pipe Cannons to be used to reach the boss door. Two Big Dry Bones are found, as well as a Hidden Block containing a [[Fire Flower]] on the left.


Through the boss door, there is a boss battle with [[Boom Boom]]. [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] appears before the battle, giving Boom Boom the ability to attack using spin jumps. He is defeated after being jumped on three times.
Through the boss door, there is a boss battle with [[Boom Boom]]. [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] appears before the battle, giving Boom Boom the ability to attack using spin jumps. He is defeated after being jumped on three times.


==[[Star Coin]]s==
==[[Star Coin]]s==
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==Level map==
==Level map==
[[File:NSMBU Stoneslide Tower Map.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
[[File:NSMBU Stoneslide Tower Map.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
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[[Category:Towers]]
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Revision as of 07:47, October 18, 2024

This article is about Stoneslide Tower, a level in New Super Mario Bros. U. For other uses, see Layer-Cake Desert-Tower.
Level
Stoneslide Tower
A hidden Warp Pipe from Stoneslide Tower
Level code World 2-Tower
World Layer-Cake Desert
Game New Super Mario Bros. U
Primary power-up Ice Flower
Time limit 500 seconds
Boss Boom Boom
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Stoneslide Tower, or Layer-Cake Desert-Tower, is the second tower in New Super Mario Bros. U. It features stone platforms that are movable by spinning on wooden screws. This level is unlocked by completing either Perilous Pokey Cave or Fire Snake Cavern, and completing this level unlocks a labyrinth of connected Stone-Eyes on the overworld map that serve as the location for both Goomba and Fire Bro enemy courses. Navigating the enemy courses unlocks Spike's Spouting Sands, Dry Desert Mushrooms, a Green Toad House, and a Red Toad House. After completing this level for the first time, Magikoopa flies around Peach's Castle and a purple tornado starts to form around it.

Layout

The level begins with large Screwtop Platforms that can be moved by spinning on a wooden screw, allowing the player to reach a Warp Pipe that leads to the next section. Another screw controls a platform, allowing a ? Block containing a power-up and the platform above to be reached. Two Spike Tops are found on a portion of the ground. A screw controls a pair of smaller Screwtop Platforms, along with another platform that crushes a group of Dry Bones blocking the path. More Dry Bones are found, along with a screw that controls two Screwtop Platforms. Three more Spike Tops are found. Another screw is used to control three Screwtop Platforms. On the left wall, there is a Hidden Block that contains a 1-Up Mushroom. The other one on the right contains a coin. These Screwtop Platforms allow access to a Warp Pipe that leads to the Checkpoint Flag. Another screw controls a group of Screwtop Platforms, one of which having a Big Dry Bones on it. A yellow Warp Pipe on the right takes the player to a room with a Roulette Block. A Dry Bones is found, along with Spike Tops on Screwtop Platforms. Following more Screwtop Platforms and Dry Bones, a group of Pipe Cannons is found. The player must use a screw to move Screwtop Platforms out of the way, allowing the Pipe Cannons to be used to reach the boss door. Two Big Dry Bones are found, as well as a Hidden Block containing a Fire Flower on the left.

Through the boss door, there is a boss battle with Boom Boom. Magikoopa appears before the battle, giving Boom Boom the ability to attack using spin jumps. He is defeated after being jumped on three times.

Star Coins

Image Location
NSMBU Stoneslide Tower Screenshot.jpg At the beginning, the player must rotate the screw and use the Screwtop Platform to jump onto a ledge on the left in order to reach the first Star Coin.
A Star Coin from Stoneslide Tower The player must rotate the third screw, then run to the left and Wall Jump up in order to collect the second Star Coin.
A Star Coin from Stoneslide Tower Above the Checkpoint Flag, the player must rotate the screw next to some quicksand. It causes the Screwtop Platform next to it to rise. The player must run under it and jump along the left wall to discover a hidden warp pipe. Inside, the player must use the screw to move the Screwtop Platform and guide the Grrrols so that they break the Hard Blocks. Then, by carefully avoiding them, the player must go left and grab the third Star Coin.

Enemies

Image Name Count
Model of a Spike Top from New Super Mario Bros. U. Spike Top 8
Artwork of Dry Bones from Mario Party 8. Dry Bones 12
Model of a Dry Bones from New Super Mario Bros. U. This model is shared with Big Dry Bones. Big Dry Bones 3
Grrrol Artwork Grrrol (infinitely spawned)
Model of Boom Boom from New Super Mario Bros. U. Boom Boom (boss)

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese まいてのぼって 石のとりで[?]
Maite Nobotte Ishi no Toride
Wind up and Climb, Stone Fortress
Chinese 转动发条爬升的石堡垒 (Simplified)
轉動發條爬升的石堡壘 (Traditional)
[?]

Zhuàndòng Fātiáo Páshēng de Shí Bǎolěi
Stone Fortress of Winding up Keys to Climb up
Dutch Schuursteentoren[?] Scraping stones tower
French Tour mouvante[?] Moving Tower
German Trubel im Turm der bewegten Steine[?] Confusion in the Tower of Moving Stones
Italian Torre delle pietre mobili[?] Tower of the moving rocks
Korean 돌리고 오르고 바위 요새[?]
Dolligo Oreugo Bawi Yosae
Spin and Climb Rock Fortress
Portuguese Torre Dinâmica[?] Dynamic Tower
Russian Башня скользящих камней[?]
Bashnya skol'zyashchikh kamney
Sliding stone tower
Spanish Torre Articulada[?] Articulated Tower

Trivia

  • Stoneslide Tower is the only level in New Super Mario Bros. U to be unlocked by completing one of two levels that unlocks two levels by being completed.

Level map

Level map