Wacky Lives Glitch - Super Mario 64 | AntMag

Q: How to get infinite lives in Super Mario 64?

The Wacky Lives glitch in Super Mario 64 requires 1000 coins and only works on Japanese versions of the game.

Q: Does the Super Mario 64 coin glitch work on American versions?

The Wacky Lives glitch in Super Mario 64 requires 1000 coins and only works on Japanese versions of the game.

Q: What is the Super Mario 64 Wacky Lives glitch?

The Wacky Lives glitch in Super Mario 64 requires 1000 coins and only works on Japanese versions of the game.

Q: How many coins do you need for the Super Mario 64 glitch?

The Wacky Lives glitch in Super Mario 64 requires 1000 coins and only works on Japanese versions of the game.

Q: Where can I find Bowser's breath coins in Super Mario 64?

The Wacky Lives glitch in Super Mario 64 requires 1000 coins and only works on Japanese versions of the game.

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Super Mario 64

Wacky Lives - (****-)

Learn the Super Mario 64 Wacky Lives glitch, requiring 1000 coins and only working on Japanese versions.

By teroqim·Originally published: January 1997·Updated Mar 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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This glitch takes a significant amount of time to perform and is exclusive to Japanese versions of Super Mario 64; it will not function on American versions.

Japanese version of Super Mario 64
1000 coins

Walkthrough

1
Collect coins left over from Bowser's breath.
2
Jump off the edge of the level.
3
You will gain a life.

Tips

Finding and grabbing a 1-Up Mushroom will cause you to lose a life.

Gaining a life.

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