Super Flag Achievements
Welcome, completionists! Beyond simply finishing each level, Paper Mario: Sticker Star offers an additional layer of challenge for those seeking true mastery: collecting every Super Flag. These elusive flags are often hidden behind clever puzzles, require specific Thing Stickers, or demand a keen eye for detail. This section will guide you through the precise steps to uncover every single Super Flag in the game, ensuring you leave no stone unturned.
Remember, collecting Super Flags not only provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment but also contributes to your overall game completion percentage. Some Super Flags are straightforward, while others are incredibly well-concealed. Don't be afraid to backtrack with new Thing Stickers if you're stuck!
World 1 Super Flags
- 1-1: Warm Fuzzy Plains
- Location: After the first set of Goombas and the small bridge, you'll see a small, raised platform to your left.
- Strategy: Use a Spring Sticker to jump onto this platform. The Super Flag is clearly visible there.
- 1-2: Bouquet Gardens
- Location: In the area with the large Piranha Plant and the red flower patch.
- Strategy: Defeat the Piranha Plant. Then, use the Scissors Thing Sticker on the large red flower patch. This will reveal a hidden path leading to the Super Flag.
- 1-3: Whammino Mountain
- Location: Near the end of the level, after the long slope with rolling Thwomps.
- Strategy: Before entering the pipe to the next area, look for a hidden path to the right, behind some bushes. You'll need to jump carefully to reach it. The Super Flag is at the end of this path.
- 1-4: Goomba's Fortress
- Location: In the room with the large, rotating spike bar.
- Strategy: Navigate through the room, avoiding the spike bar. On the far side, before exiting, look for a small, unlit torch. Use a Fire Flower Sticker on the torch to light it, revealing a hidden door. The Super Flag is inside this secret room.
- 1-5: Drybake Desert
- Location: In the area with the quicksand pits and the large stone block.
- Strategy: Use the Fan Thing Sticker to blow away the quicksand in the largest pit. This will reveal a hidden entrance to an underground chamber. The Super Flag is within this chamber.
- 1-6: Sandshifter Ruins
- Location: In the final room before the boss, where you encounter several Dry Bones.
- Strategy: Look for a cracked wall on the left side of the room. Use a Hammer Sticker (preferably a Hurlhammer or a more powerful variant) to break through the wall. The Super Flag is in the hidden alcove.
World 2 Super Flags
- 2-1: Chomp Ruins
- Location: After the first Chain Chomp encounter, in the area with the large stone blocks.
- Strategy: You'll notice a small, seemingly inaccessible ledge above. Use a Jump Sticker (a Super Jump or even a basic Jump will do if timed correctly) to reach the top of the stone blocks, then jump across to the ledge where the Super Flag awaits.
- 2-2: Shady Swamps
- Location: In the murky swamp area with the floating logs.
- Strategy: Navigate across the logs until you reach a small island with a single tree. Use the Axe Thing Sticker on the tree to chop it down, revealing the Super Flag beneath.
- 2-3: The Bafflewood
- Location: In the maze-like forest, after solving the initial path puzzle.
- Strategy: After the path opens up, instead of proceeding directly, look for a hidden path to the far left, obscured by foliage. Walk into the seemingly solid wall to reveal a secret passage leading to the Super Flag.
- 2-4: Rumble Volcano
- Location: Near the end of the level, in the area with the lava geysers.
- Strategy: Carefully time your movements to avoid the geysers. On the far right side of this area, there's a small, elevated platform that's difficult to see. Use a Spring Sticker to reach it. The Super Flag is there.
- 2-5: Bowser's Snow Fort
- Location: In the room with the rotating ice platforms.
- Strategy: Navigate the platforms to the top right corner of the room. There's a small, icy alcove that's easy to miss. Jump into it to find the Super Flag.
World 3 Super Flags
- 3-1: Leaflitter Path
- Location: After the first set of jumping platforms, near a large tree stump.
- Strategy: Use the Fan Thing Sticker near the tree stump to blow away a pile of leaves, revealing a hidden hole. Drop into the hole to find the Super Flag.
- 3-2: Wiggler's Tree House
- Location: On the highest branch of the tree house, accessible after Wiggler has moved.
- Strategy: Once Wiggler has cleared the path, climb to the very top of the tree house. You'll need to jump across a few small gaps. The Super Flag is at the highest point.
- 3-3: Stump Glade
- Location: In the area with the numerous tree stumps, some of which can be moved.
- Strategy: Look for a stump that appears slightly different or out of place. Use the Axe Thing Sticker on this specific stump to chop it down, revealing the Super Flag.
- 3-4: Shy Guy Jungle
- Location: In the section with the moving platforms and the Shy Guys throwing spears.
- Strategy: Instead of following the main path, look for a series of small, hidden platforms leading upwards on the right side of the screen. Carefully jump your way up to find the Super Flag.
- 3-5: Loop Loop River
- Location: After the first waterfall, in the area with the spinning logs.
- Strategy: Navigate the spinning logs to the far left side of the screen. There's a small, hidden alcove behind the waterfall itself. Walk into the waterfall to enter the alcove and claim the Super Flag.
World 4 Super Flags
- 4-1: Snow Rise
- Location: Near the beginning of the level, after the first few Buzzy Beetles.
- Strategy: Look for a small, snow-covered mound that seems out of place. Use a Hammer Sticker to smash the mound, revealing the Super Flag underneath.
- 4-2: Ice Palace
- Location: In the room with the sliding ice blocks and the Freezies.
- Strategy: Solve the ice block puzzle to create a path to the exit. Before leaving, look for a hidden passage behind one of the ice blocks that was moved. The Super Flag is tucked away there.
- 4-3: Frostbite Forest
- Location: In the area with the large, frozen lake and the dancing Ice Bros.
- Strategy: Use the Hair Dryer Thing Sticker on the large frozen lake. This will melt a section of the ice, revealing a small island with the Super Flag.
- 4-4: Bowser's Snow Fort
- Location: In the room with the large, icy slope and the rolling snowballs.
- Strategy: At the very top of the slope, before descending, look for a small, hidden ledge to the left. You'll need to jump carefully to reach it. The Super Flag is on this ledge.
World 5 Super Flags
- 5-1: Shy Guy's Toy Box
- Location: In the area with the giant toy blocks and the moving platforms.
- Strategy: Navigate to the top-right corner of this area. There's a small, green toy block that can be pushed. Push it to reveal a hidden path leading to the Super Flag.
- 5-2: Wiggler's Tree House
- Location: On the highest branch of the tree house, accessible after Wiggler has moved.
- Strategy: Once Wiggler has cleared the path, climb to the very top of the tree house. You'll need to jump across a few small gaps. The Super Flag is at the highest point.
- 5-3: Stump Glade
- Location: In the area with the numerous tree stumps, some of which can be moved.
- Strategy: Look for a stump that appears slightly different or out of place. Use the Axe Thing Sticker on this specific stump to chop it down, revealing the Super Flag.
World 6 Super Flags
- 6-1: Bowser's Sky Castle
- Location: In the first outdoor area with the floating platforms and Bullet Bills.
- Strategy: After the first set of platforms, look for a small, seemingly unreachable platform to the far left. Use a Spring Sticker or a well-timed series of jumps to reach it. The Super Flag is there.
- 6-2: Bowser's Lava Lair
- Location: In the room with the rising and falling lava.
- Strategy: Carefully navigate the platforms, waiting for the lava to recede. On the far right side of the room, there's a small, hidden alcove that becomes accessible when the lava is low. Jump into it to find the Super Flag.
- 6-3: Bowser's Throne Room
- Location: In the final hallway leading to Bowser's battle.
- Strategy: Before entering the boss arena, look for a hidden passage behind the large Bowser statue on the left. Walk into the statue to reveal a secret room containing the final Super Flag.
Congratulations! With this guide, you should now be able to track down every single Super Flag in Paper Mario: Sticker Star. Enjoy your well-deserved 100% completion!