Super Mario 64/Secret Castle Stars

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There are 15 secret castle stars which do not appear in regular courses.

Stars given by Toad (3)
Three stars are given by Toad, the mushroom. The first is in the basement, in the room with Hazy Maze Cave. Talk to Toad and he will give you a star. The next star is on the second floor in the castle. This Toad is located under the stairs. The last one is on the third floor next to the Tick Tock Clock.

The Princess's Secret Slide (2)
In the castle's main room, go up the stairs and to the right. Enter the door. Inside you will find a room with three glass paintings. Jump in the right one.

There are two stars in this level:


 * 1) One is at the bottom of the slide
 * 2) Another is only award if Mario finishes the slide in 21.0 seconds or less.

The Secret Aquarium
In the room where you enter Jolly Roger Bay, go to the right and enter the hole in the wall. Collect the eight red coins.

Wing Mario Over The Rainbow
In the room with the Tick Tock Clock level, go to the left and enter the hole in the wall. Collect the eight red coins. This is one of the hardest stars in the game. If you fall down from this level you will not lose a life; instead, you will end up outside the castle.

The rabbit in the basement (2)
After you have 15 stars a rabbit can be seen hopping around the basement (his name is MIPS). Catch him and he will give you a star.

The rabbit will return after you get 50 stars; he can be caught again for another star.

Bowser levels (3)
Collect eight red coins in all three Bowser levels.

Cap switch levels (3)
Collect eight red coins in all three cap switch levels.