Hunt down all 16 hidden Mushroom Balls in Toad Town's mall to earn awesome rewards, including the Broggy Bonker, in this guide for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.
Hey there! We're diving into a fun sidequest in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story called "Mushroom Ball Hunting." It's a bit of a scavenger hunt that pops up about halfway through the game, once you're able to explore Toad Town as Mario and Luigi. Get ready to explore the Toad Mall!
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, make sure you're playing as Mario and Luigi and have reached Toad Town. Head over to the Toad Mall.
- 2Once you're in the mall, make your way to the western part. Look for a yellow-headed Toad chilling in the northwestern corner. Chat him up to kick off this sidequest.
- 3He'll tell you that 16 Mushroom Balls are hidden all over the mall. Some are sneaky, tucked away in invisible blocks that you'll need to punch out. Others are buried underground, and you'll need to use your digging ability (which you get from the Energy Hold) to unearth them. Keep an eye out for a "?" speech bubble – that's your cue that a Mushroom Ball is nearby!
Mushroom Ball Locations & Prizes:
| Area of Toad Mall | Location in This Area |
| West | Jump east of the serve-all clothing shop in the southeastern corner. |
| West | Jump behind the southwestern yellow pipe. |
| West | Jump behind the Shine Rank clothing store. |
| West | Jump between the Shine Rank clothing store and the streetlights further east. |
| West | Jump behind the middle of the three northern streetlights. |
| West | Dig east of the trees in the northwestern corner. |
| West | Dig near the east-central tree. |
| West | Dig to the left of the southwestern staircase. |
| East | Jump west of the Badge Shop. |
| East | Jump east/behind the Item Shop. |
| East | Jump southeast of the clinic, behind a streetlight. |
| East | Jump between the two southern staircases. |
| Number of Blitties Found | Reward Received |
| 4 | Block Band |
| 8 | Block Fangs |
| 12 | Block Ring |
| All 15 | Broggy Bonker (Special) |
Tips
- Remember, you need the digging ability to find the underground Mushroom Balls. If you haven't gotten it yet, you'll need to progress a bit further in the main story.
- Pay attention to that "?" bubble! It's your best indicator that you're in the right spot. Sometimes it takes a little jumping or digging around the indicated area to find the exact spot.
- The rewards are pretty sweet, especially the Broggy Bonker. It's a great piece of gear, so it's definitely worth the effort!
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