Complete walkthrough for Valley of Bowser 3 in Super Mario World, including Dragon Coin locations and the 1-Up minigame.
Walkthrough
- 1Run or jump over the incoming Koopas to reach a block on a higher ledge to the right, which contains a powerup.
- 2Jump onto the first falling platform (marked with a '1') and note that it falls after 1 second; this mechanic applies to similar platforms throughout the level.
- 3Cross two of these falling platforms and jump onto the lower white column.
- 4Proceed across another platform, collecting a Dragon Coin on the way.
- 5Continue across more falling platforms until you encounter two Koopas flying vertically. Bounce off the left Koopa, then the right Koopa, and finally onto the lower platform.
- 6Collect the Dragon Coin and jump onto the platform above, then onto the white column before you slide off.
- 7Jump onto the first platform in the next section and collect the Dragon Coin as you drop, landing on the 4-second falling platform below.
- 8Reach the yellow pipe and play the 1-Up minigame. Exit at the top to return to the level.
- 9Use the springboard to the right to reach the midway checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death) above. Move the springboard to the right to hit a '?' block.
- 10Use the springboard to the right to land on one of the three platforms and cross the valley, avoiding jumping Koopas.
- 11At the other side, descend onto the platform and then onto the 4-second falling platform.
- 12Continue on this platform to a point where you can choose a higher or lower platform; take the lower one to get a Dragon Coin.
- 13Bounce off a giant Bullet Bill that approaches to reach the higher platforms to the left (e.g., the 4-second one).
- 14Continue taking platforms to the right, jumping over giant Bullet Bills as needed, until you reach the level's exit.
Tips
- Remember that platforms marked with a number (like '1' or '4') have a countdown before they fall.
- The 1-Up minigame offers a chance to earn an extra life.
- Giant Bullet Bills can be used as platforms if timed correctly.
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