Chateau de Chucklehuck

Master the Chateau de Chucklehuck in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga! Learn how to navigate the tricky barrel maze, defeat Popple and Rookie, and master new Hammer abilities.

Alright, you've made it to the Chateau de Chucklehuck! First things first, find that Save Album and save your game. It's been a bit since you last had the chance. Take a peek at the statues around here – they show you how Chuckola Cola is brewed. Pretty neat, huh?

In the next room, you'll see a ton of barrels. If you head east, you'll spot an opening under them, but you can't see where it leads. Don't worry, I've got the directions right here: North, East, North, West, South, West, South, West, North, East, North, East, and North. You should end up at the north wall of this barrel room. Now, keep going West, South, and West, South, East, and finally South until you hit the wall below. Head West again, and Mario will notice someone's following him – it's not Luigi! This mysterious figure will bolt, and Luigi will pop out, totally confused. Use your High Jump to get to the top of the barrels, then head into the room to the northwest.

As soon as you enter, you'll catch up with that sneaky thief. Turns out it's Popple! He calls out for someone named Rookie, and out steps... is that Bowser? Yep, with a mask on, acting as Rookie. He feels like he knows you, but can't quite place you. He'll then jump into battle with you! Don't sweat it, you can check the Bosses section for tips on how to win this fight.

After you've taught Bowser (and Popple) a lesson, they'll retreat to the next room. Follow them in and use the Save Album to record your progress. Before you head south to exit, give the barrel to the west a whack. Two guys, Cork and Cask, will pop out. They're the bigwigs of the chateau. Show them you can handle yourself, and they'll notice your Hammer before dashing off. Follow them into the chamber to the north – they're going to teach you two awesome new Hammer abilities: the Mouse and Mole techniques!

Once you've got the hang of those, Cork and Cask will send you off to find two cola goblets in the next room. Head east into the next area. Drop down and try out the Mouse ability – have Luigi pound Mario with his Hammer. Then, slip through the small passage into the room, jump onto the table, and grab the Red Goblet. Head back out, resize Mario with another smash, switch places, and have Mario pound Luigi into the ground. Now, as a Mole, tunnel under the gate and pop out on the other side. Get to the wall and pound the switch with your Hammer to open the gate. Go grab Mario, then use High Jump to get him up to the Green Goblet.

Alright, High Jump out of this room and go back to Cork and Cask. They'll be impressed you got the goblets and admit you're good to go. They'll then leave. Head into the south room, save your game one more time, and then you can exit the building to the south!