Tiny-Huge Island Walkthrough
This Super Mario 64 Cool, Cool Mountain walkthrough shows you how to collect all Power Stars, including red coins, secrets, and slide challenges.
Follow step-by-step instructions for every mission, from Slip Slidin‘ Away to Wall Kicks Will Work. Learn how to complete the slide, win the penguin race, and master tricky platforming sections.
Whether you’re aiming for 100% completion or just need help with specific stars, this guide covers everything in Cool, Cool Mountain.
Mission 1: Pluck the Piranha Flower
Use long jumps (Z + A) to reach the pipe and enter the small version of the level.
Defeat the five Piranha Plants by attacking them (B).
Be careful not to fall into the water, as it is difficult to return.
After defeating all five, the star appears.
Mission 2: The Tip Top of the Huge Island
Return to the pipe, but do not enter it this time.
Instead, activate the ! switch to reveal blocks.
Use backflips (Z + A) and the blocks to climb the cliff quickly.
Enter the pipe near the rolling boulders to switch to the huge version.
Climb to the top while avoiding enemies and hazards.
Collect the star from the yellow box at the summit.
Mission 3: Rematch with Koopa the Quick
Head toward the lower path near the boulders.
At the end, you will find Koopa the Quick.
Talk to him to start a race to the pipe on the other side of the island.
Use long jumps (Z + A) to move faster.
You can take a shortcut at the beginning by jumping over the fence.
Be careful on the bridge — avoid jumping too much to prevent falling.
Win the race within the time limit to receive the star.
Mission 4: Five Itty Bitty Secrets
Head toward the Koopa area.
Near the hole with rolling boulders, you will find the first secret.
Switch to the huge version of the level and search for the remaining secrets:
in the water pool, near small openings, and around the base of the mountain.
You can also open the cannon by talking to the pink Bob-omb.
After activating all five secrets, the star appears on a small island.
Mission 5: Wiggler’s Red Coins
Enter the small version of the level and head toward the Koopa.
Take the Koopa Shell and ride it up the slope.
Dismount near the tree and enter the nearby hole.
Inside, you will find the Red Coins.
Collect seven coins easily along the path.
The eighth coin requires either careful climbing or a wall jump.
After collecting all coins, the star appears.
Mission 6: Make Wiggler Squirm
Go to the top of the mountain and perform a ground pound (A + Z).
A hole will appear.
Enter it to reach Wiggler’s cave.
He is angry because you flooded his home.
Jump on his head three times to defeat him.
He becomes faster after each hit.
After defeating Wiggler, the star appears.
Extra: Collect 100 Coins
Collect 100 coins to receive an additional star. There are 156 coins available:
As Big Mario:
- 13 Yellow Coins from enemies
- 1 Yellow Coin in the boulder opening
- 3 Yellow Coins in boxes
- 1 Blue Coin (= 5 Yellow Coins) from Koopa
- 12 Yellow Coins scattered around
As Small Mario:
- 8 Red Coins (= 16 Yellow Coins)
- 2 Blue Coins (= 10 Yellow Coins) from a blue block
- 81 Yellow Coins from enemies
- 1 Blue Coin (= 5 Yellow Coins) from Koopa
- Additional Blue Coins from defeating Goombas with ground pounds
- 10 Yellow Coins from posts
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