World 2-B

Master Super Mario Bros. 2's World 2-B! Learn how to grab all three Star Coins, defeat enemies with Bob-ombs, and find hidden areas with this expert walkthrough.

Alright, let's tackle World 2-B in Super Mario Bros. 2! This level's got a neat trick with Bob-ombs that you'll want to get the hang of. Keep an eye out for them falling from the sky – when you hit one, it'll start flashing. You can then pick it up or kick it around to place it just right. That explosion is super useful for clearing out solid blocks and any baddies hanging around.

First things first, grab a Fire Flower if you can. Head right, past those Pokeys chilling on the ledges. You'll soon come across two cannons that are just spewing out Bob-ombs. Your goal here is to hit those Bob-ombs and position them so their explosions take out the solid blocks directly below and to the left of the cannons. Do that, and you'll reveal Star Coin #1.

Keep pushing right until you hit the Checkpoint. You'll see some coins floating over quicksand. Don't be afraid to sink into that sand! It'll lead you to a secret room underneath. Inside, find a Bob-omb and make sure it lands on top of the hill in the middle of the room. When it blows up, it'll trigger a volcanic eruption, showering the area with coins and, more importantly, Star Coin #2. Once you've got it, hop into the pipe to leave the secret area.

Back in the main part of the level, you'll see those cannons firing Bob-ombs again to your right. Look up, way up! Star Coin #3 is perched high above. If you've got the Raccoon power-up, this is your chance! Get a good running start and fly up to snag it. If not, you might be able to carefully bounce off the tops of the airborne Bob-ombs to reach it. After that, just keep moving right. You'll find a red ring – collecting all eight red coins from it will net you another Fire Flower, which is always handy. Finally, jump up the ledges and use those Bob-ombs to bounce your way to the top of the flagpole to beat the level!