Discover how to access and complete The Secret Aquarium star mission in Super Mario 64. Collect all eight Red Coins to earn your Power Star!
Hey there! Ready to find a hidden star? To get to The Secret Aquarium, you'll first need at least three Power Stars. Once you've got those, head to the main lobby. Look over to your right – you should spot a door marked with a big number '3'. Go on through!
Inside, you'll see a painting. Don't worry about that just yet! Instead, turn to face the painting, then look up and to your right. See that hole in the wall? That's your ticket in! Jump up and swim through it to enter the secret aquarium. Just a heads-up, the whole place is underwater, so you won't find any spots to catch your breath. This means you'll need to keep an eye on your life meter and grab coins to refill it as you go.
Your main mission in here is to collect eight Red Coins. Don't stress, they're super close to each other! You'll find four Red Coins smack-dab in the middle of coin rings, located at different spots around the aquarium. The other four Red Coins are chilling on the floor, tucked away in the corners of the room. Once you've snagged all eight, a Power Star will pop up right in the center of the aquarium for you to grab!
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