The courses on which Mario's adventure take place are filled with traps, tricks and enemies. Be sure to make good use of the items you find as you make your way to the Goal Pole!
Click on the arrow near an object to find out more about it.
Prongos have a spike growing out of their head, so don't jump on them whatever you do! You'll just have to find other ways of dealing with them...
These enemies have a sharp stinger, and will try to prick Mario with it!
Take your time and keep your balance - make sure you don't fall off!!
These enemies are always found floating together in long rows, determined to get in Mario's way.
Touching a Checkpoint Flag allows you to continue your game from that point should you make a mistake.
Toad is hiding in various locations throughout the game. Why not use the binoculars to look for him...?
These are to be found dotted around the game's courses. Use them to get a glimpse of the world around you.
Grab one of these to turn Mario into Boomerang Mario!
As their name suggests, these enemies use boomerangs to attack Mario. Remember that thrown boomerangs always come back, so don't think you're safe because you dodged it the first time!
Grab one of these to turn Mario into Tanooki Mario!
Bouncing on these blocks will allow Mario to jump higher and higher. Bouncing on a rainbow-coloured Note Block will take Mario high into the clouds, where there are countless coins to be picked up!
These Goombas have grown tails and can use them to attack Mario.
Vicious vegetation that grows throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. Mind you don't get bitten!
Coins can be found all over the place. Collect 100 for an extra life!
Jump on a Koopa Troopa to dislodge its shell. Kick this shell towards a group of enemies and take them all out in one go!
These look just like ordinary blocks until you get up close...
Grab one of these to turn Mario into Fire Mario!
Draglets use their tiny wings to hover just above the ground. They also use their fiery breath to shoot fireballs at Mario!
Try climbing right to the very top...
One Goomba, two Goombas... how high can the tower of Goombas go?!
These Bullet Bills have grown tails, and can use them to launch a spinning attack on Mario!
Boom Booms lie in wait for Mario on the battleship. They'll spin themselves into a frenzy as they try to attack our hero!
Adding a dash of glamour to Bowser's army of minions, Pom Poms lead Mario a merry dance with their silky smooth moves.
Mario's arch-enemy is waiting for him in his castle...
These Bob-ombs may have fluffy tails, but you don't want to get caught in their blast!
Princess Peach has been kidnapped once again - only Mario can rescue her!
The familiar ? Blocks are now longer than ever! Does this mean they contain more coins?!
Goal Poles mark the end of every course. The aim of the game is to guide Mario through various obstacles so that he can get to that pole!
Annoying enemies that copy Mario's every move. When you jump, they jump!
As ever, diving down these green pipes will lead you to rooms full of coins!