Guide to collecting all the coins in the 'Coins Amassed in a Maze' star on Rainbow Ride in Super Mario 64. Learn the quickest routes and strategies to grab the star.
Alright, let's grab that third Star in Rainbow Ride, the one where you need to collect 8 Red Coins scattered throughout a maze. Don't worry, this one's pretty straightforward once you know the path!
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, head across the wooden bridge and step onto that moving carpet. Let it whisk you past the flamethrower, and keep an eye out for a circular platform with some coins and an Amp on it. Just ride the carpet until it stops.
- 2When the carpet finishes its ride, hop onto the grey slab directly in front of you. From there, jump onto the spinning platform ahead. Give Lakitu a little surprise from below by jumping up to hit him – that takes care of him!
- 3Now, look across to the spinning platform that has a Heart Spinner on it. Make your way over there.
- 4From the Heart Spinner platform, you'll need to jump across to the large stone structure. This is the entrance to the maze itself.
- 5The diagram above shows the general layout of the maze and where the Red Coins (marked with 'R') are. The Power Star will appear at the bottom of the maze once you've collected all eight Red Coins.
Tips
- This maze isn't super complicated. By this point in Super Mario 64, you should have a good handle on the controls and platforming, so take your time and follow the path.
- Keep an eye on the diagram as you navigate. It's a big help in figuring out where those Red Coins are hidden.
- Don't rush too much; it's better to take a slightly slower, more deliberate path than to fall and have to start over.
Collecting all eight Red Coins will cause the Power Star to appear at the bottom of the maze. Grab it to complete the mission!
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