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Part 36
Super Mario 3D Land

Part 36

Complete Part 36 of Super Mario 3D Land, including all Star Coin locations and strategies for defeating Bowser.

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Complete Part 36 of Super Mario 3D Land, including all Star Coin locations and strategies for defeating Bowser.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the right-most brick block, jump onto the first Thwomp after it slams into the ground.
  2. 2
    Wait for the Thwomp to move back up, then run to the right edge and jump onto the next Thwomp.
  3. 3
    Collect the first Star Coin. Wait for the Thwomp to move back up, then jump to the next one just before it slams down to collect coins.
  4. 4
    Drop down to the other side.
  5. 5
    Stomp the Draglet, dodging its fireballs.
  6. 6
    Move to the right edge of the platform and wait for the southernmost chain platform to be level with your current platform. Jump onto it.
  7. 7
    Grab the second Star Coin on this platform.
  8. 8
    Ride the platform north. Move through the red ring when it approaches.
  9. 9
    As you pass the Baddie Box, a Dry Bones will spawn on your platform. Move to the left side, stomp it, and collect coins.
  10. 10
    Jump onto the next platform when it is close enough. Collect the last two red coins and the 1-Up.
  11. 11
    Jump over the gap, avoiding the alternating Podoboos. Hit the Checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death) Flag (checkpoint).
  12. 12
    Look through the Binoculars to see two Toads in the castle.
  13. 13
    Stop looking and move left. Jump onto the platform that appears from the lava.
  14. 14
    Move next to the first Thwomp and let it slam into the ground. Run underneath it when it moves up, stopping before the next Thwomp.
  15. 15
    Move to the right to correct your position as the platforms pull you left.
  16. 16
    When the next Thwomp moves back up after slamming, move left. You can wall jump off the right side of the left Thwomp onto the right one for coins above it.
  17. 17
    At the end of the line of platforms, move to the left side of your current platform. Let it sink into the lava, then jump up to grab the third Star Coin.
  18. 18
    Jump directly onto the platform to your north.
  19. 19
    Jump over the gap, stomp the Draglet, and move north to the Hammer Bro.
  20. 20
    Dodge the first hammer, then run up and stomp the Hammer Bro before he throws the second hammer.
  21. 21
    Jump onto the platform that drops to your north.
  22. 22
    Jump to the next platform north when able. Grab the four coins there and jump to the south-east platform.
  23. 23
    Hit the brick block in the middle multiple times for coins. Jump to the platform north of you.
  24. 24
    Let the platform fly up, then jump onto the platform to your right. Clear the Podoboos jumping out of the lava.
  25. 25
    As soon as you hit the ground, Bowser appears.
  26. 26
    On the platforms moving south, the right of the bottom two brick blocks contains a 1-Up. The northern-most block on your left contains a single coin.
  27. 27
    Run north along the platforms, jumping over gaps and changing sides as needed. Stay on the side Bowser isn't shooting fireballs down.
  28. 28
    If forced to move down the side Bowser is shooting fireballs, be aware but there is enough room to avoid damage.
  29. 29
    When you reach the end, jump onto the platform to your left.
  30. 30
    Follow the path around until running north. Bowser has a Tanooki Tail.
  31. 31
    Dodge the two Podoboos over the gap. If Bowser is in your way, wait for him to move. Time your jump for just after the Podoboo you're jumping over begins to fall.
  32. 32
    Pillars Bowser breaks will drop a coin.
  33. 33
    Keep moving right, being cautious of Bowser. Jump over the small gap on the south side of the path to reach the wooden bridge.
  34. 34
    Wait for Bowser to jump, then run underneath him. Be patient and take things slowly.
  35. 35
    Run along the wooden bridge and jump to the north platform.
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    Bowser will be on the platform to your right. If he jumps onto your platform, move back to the left side, wait for him to land, then run past him along the south edge of the platform, jumping to the next one.
  37. 37
    Watch out for Bowser's tail.
  38. 38
    Jump to the next platform.
Tips
  • When collecting the first Star Coin, jump to the next Thwomp just before it slams down.
  • When jumping onto the chain platform for the second Star Coin, aim to jump when the platform is almost level with your current platform.
  • For the third Star Coin, you have enough time to jump up and grab it as the platform sinks into the lava.
  • When facing Bowser, be patient and wait for openings to move past him.
  • Bowser's movements are random to some degree, so be prepared to react.
  • Pillars broken by Bowser drop coins for collection.

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