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    Even the Goombas have tails now, and they're not afraid to use them to attack Mario!

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    Inky Piranha Plants attack Mario by spitting ink at him. If your Nintendo 3DS screen gets dirty, why not try blowing on it...?

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    You'll need to jump from a high place if you're going to get the better of a stack of Para-Biddybuds.

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    Bob-ombs will chase relentlessly after Mario. If the fuse is lit, you know it's about to blow!

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    Some new enemies make their debut in this game. Wallops mimic Mario's every move, making them a real nuisance.

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    Spike Eels pounce on Mario by shooting suddenly out of underwater caves.

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    Goomba Towers are formed of two or more Goombas standing on top of each other. Fireballs are the best way to take them down.

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    As ever, picking up a Star will make Mario temporarily invincible. But what are those things in the background? Are they Goombas?

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    Switchboards have big arrows pointing forwards and backwards on them. When Mario stands on an arrow, the Switchboard will move in that direction.

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    Look at Mario walking a tightrope! Now, if he balances himself just right...

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    A small room, filled with ? Blocks... What could they possibly contain?!

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    Bowser lies in wait in his castle. Proceed through this gate for your final showdown!

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    Tanooki Mario can also clear a line of multicoloured Para-Biddybuds in a single leap.

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    Tanooki Mario can bounce effortlessly from biscuit to biscuit!

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    An underwater course, packed with peril. Powerful Cheep-Cheeps wait to pounce on Fire Mario...

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    Grab a Propeller Box and soar high into the sky. Check out the old-school Mario face below!

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    Every level you clear will take you one step closer to Bowser's castle, where Princess Peach is awaiting rescue!

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    Small Mario speeds past the Koopa Troopas in this tricky forest course!

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    Be sure to get your timing right to avoid becoming a pincushion...

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    These familiar green pipes will lead you to piles of coins.

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    Kick Green Shells to take down entire groups of enemies in one go.

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    Haunted houses are home to some truly enormous Big Boos! Mario has to turn tail and flee!

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    The only way to proceed is to dash beneath the Thwomps while they're in the air.

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    You'll find these binoculars dotted about on various courses. Why don't you take a peek?

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    A desert course. But what are those shadows that are coming after Mario?!

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    A giant leap can take Mario up to this pixellated mushroom!

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    Boom Booms spin themselves into a frenzy as they try to catch Mario.

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    The flip panels that appear after pushing a switch are only there for a limited time, so take care!

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    A bonus cloudsurfing stage. Collect 100 coins to get an extra life!

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    Confused? Maybe turning up the 3D depth slider on your Nintendo 3DS system will help you solve this puzzle...

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    Hang on, isn't this...?! Jump towards the Goal Pole, just like in Super Mario Bros.!