World 1
1-1: Up and Over
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First Coin
The first Black Coin is obtained after the Question Block near the start of the level. It is near a set of three blocks hanging in the sky. To get the Black Coin, you have to perform a Wall Jump from the three blocks to reach the Black Coin above.
Second Coin
The second Black Coin can be found past the first two Goombas that you encounter in the level. You’ll need to launch yourself from the two sets of Question Blocks, then jump onto the three clouds where the Black Coin will be.
Third Coin
The third Black Coin requires you to go down a pit not too far from where you obtained the second Black Coin. You can reach it by grabbing on the right side of the pit, then slide down. Quickly wall jump out before you fall to the depths below.
Fourth Coin
The fourth Black Coin can be obtained when you arrive at a Pause Block on a platform of stone. There will be a Question Block and slightly above it to the left is a Stone block. To the left is a Brick Block and three clouds. You can use the Question Block to launch yourself by performing a Wall Jump from it to the Stone Block. Then, quickly Wall Jump off the Stone Block to reach the three clouds next to the Brick Block. From there, jump over the gap where the Black Coin hangs.
Fifth Coin
The fifth Black coin can be obtained in the Brick Block next to a Question Block and another Brick Block on a platform of stone. The platform will have a few Goombas walking below it, as well as some Gold Coins lined up.
1-2: Wall-Kicking it Underground
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First Coin
The first Black Coin can be obtained near the start of the level. Once past the first Goomba, there will be an opening above that you can wall jump up to. Make you way up and grab the Black Coin by doing a timed jump off the left wall of the opening (to reach the Black coin at the top of the opening, you’ll need to manage your jumps so that you should be on the left wall in position to grab the Black Coin above where the right wall ends).
Second Coin
The second Black Coin is located after the very first pipe that you will see in the level. Head further until you come to a springboard. There should be a Question Block on the corner to the left, and just below it is the Black Coin which you can reach by a well-timed Wall Jump.
Third Coin
The third Black Coin is found on a high wall below a trail of Gold Coins. To reach it, grab and slide down the hill with lots of Goombas walking about after reaching the second pipe of the level. Launch yourself from the hill, then Wall Jump up the opening above and make your way to the top. At the top, keep running until you see the high wall where the Black Coin will be.
Fourth Coin
The fourth Black Coin is just past the third pipe of the level. It will be in a Question Block above two springboards next to each other.
Fifth Coin
The fifth Black Coin is found past the fourth pipe. There will be Piranha Plants in a small gap. Perform a Wall Jump up through the gap as you steer clear from the plants. You will reach the Black Coin after a final timed jump along the gap.
1-3: Paratroopas in Mushroom Valley
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First Coin
Once the level begins, you’ll need to jump on the platform where a Super Mushroom can be obtained. From there, jump off and make your way along the lower path of mushroom platforms. You will eventually arrive near a Koopa Paratroopa and some Gold Coins along with a Black Coin.
Second Coin
After obtaining the first Black Coin, there will be some Gold Coins lined up on a yellow mushroom platform. Time your jump onto it, then on the to the green mushroom platform. From the green mushroom, jump and bounce off a Koopa Paratroopa to the red mushroom platform. You’ll need to jump on to another Koopa Paratroopa to get the Black Coin.
Third Coin
To get the third Black Coin, jump through the Red Ring that will make Red Coins appear. Follow the Red Coins until it leads you to two Question Blocks. Get on the blocks and then jump on to a Koopa Paratroopa to gain some more altitude. Make sure you spin in the air to reach the Black Coin above.
Fourth Coin
The fourth Black Coin is near the third one.Run until you’re walking on a long yellow mushroom platform. Instead of jumping on to the green mushroom platform above, drop onto the Koopa Paratroopa below to get the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
The fifth Black Coin is found past some springboards some few feet from the fourth Black Coin. Instead of getting on the springboards, make your way along the platform of colored mushrooms. You will arrive at the last Black Coin.
1-4: Bowser’s Castle Hangout
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First Coin
At the start of the level, get on the series of Reverse Blocks. From there, do a Backflip to get on the ledge where you will see the first Black Coin above a Brick Block.
Second Coin
Take the path on the upper right from where you obtained the first Black Coin. You will run into three Dry Bones that you’ll need to hop on one after another. You must do a higher jump after getting some more altitude from the last Dry Bone, then spin in midair to reach the Black Coin.
Third Coin
From the second Black Coin, proceed until you get past a Pause Block and on to some Brick Blocks hanging above. You’ll need to climb onto them up to a platform with a Brick Block with two Question Blocks on either side of it. The Brick Block will contain the Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
Proceed further after collecting the third Black Coin until you arrive near three Reverse Blocks that are hanging above. Get on the Reverse Blocks and then jump on the ledge to the left, then immediately upon landing, jump to the Black Coin above.
Fifth Coin
The last Black Coin is found past two Dry Bones near the end where three Reverse Blocks on the ground will be. Run towards the first Reverse Block and make a jump to the left to get the last Black Coin.
World 2
2-1: Ghost-Door Deception
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First Coin
At the start of the level, you will see a lot of coins. There are also some dotted circles in the area, pass through the circles then grab the Black Coin. Allow the Boo in the area to chase you so you can go through the dotted circles.
Second Coin
The second Black Coin is in the next room, hidden as a dotted circle. The dotted circle is found inside of the Red Ring that activates the Red Coins.
Third Coin
The third Black Coin is in the same room as the second Black Coin. Go to the top of the room and jump on the Stone block, then grab the Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
In the next room, there will be a climbable ceiling. Using both springboards, jump up to the ceiling and grab the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
The fifth Black Coin is also found in the same room as the fourth coin. The coin is disguised as a dotted circle, so pass through it once and go back through it to get it.
2-2: Sky-High Lifts and Leaps!
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First Coin
To get the first Black Coin, grab the Super Mushroom at the start of the level, then jump on the moving platform. Wait for the Bullet Bill enemy to get between the platforms, then jump on the enemy. Time your jump to get to the Black Coin.
Second Coin
After getting the first coin, you will see a few jumping platforms. Proceed to the right and slide down the first wall then grab the coin at the bottom. After grabbing the coin, do a Wall Jump onto the platform to the left.
Third Coin
Once you get the second coin, proceed to the right and there will be several Bullet Bills in the area. Jump on the first enemy, then land on the second one, and then take a High Jump off to the third Bullet Bill and grab the Black Coin at the top.
Fourth Coin
After getting the third coin, you will see several moving platforms similar to the ones near the second coin. Go to the right then slide down the wall. Get the Black Coin then Wall Jump onto the platform to the left.
Fifth Coin
Right after getting the fourth coin, you will see a few platforms moving in a square. Wait for the Bullet Bill to reach the platform that you are standing on, then jump onto it and grab the Black Coin.
2-3: Treasure-Hoarding Swoops!
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First Coin
At the start of the level, get the Super Mushroom and go to the end of the room where a pipe will be. Jump off of the green platform and then perform a Wall Jump on the wall to get to the coin.
Second Coin
After going through the pipe, jump on the first Swooper enemy and continue moving up by jumping on the other Swoopers. Do a High Jump once you’ve reached the last Swooper.
Third Coin
Once you get the third coin, proceed to the right until you see a pipe. Wall Jump off of the wall above the pipe then Wall Jump again until you reach the Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
In the next area, head to the right until you reach a gap in the ceiling. Head up the gap and run to the right, then jump to grab the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
After getting the fourth coin, proceed to the next area and jump on the first Swooper. Jump on to the next Swoopers that you see until you reach the Black Coin at the end of the area.
2-4: Airship Cannons… Fire!
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First Coin
At the start of the level, there will be Ninji standing on top of the first Question Block. Climb onto the first block. Then jump on the enemy’s head and do a high-jump to get the Black Coin. You can do a Spin if the High Jump isn’t high enough to reach the coin.
Second Coin
After getting the first coin, proceed towards the dip in the ship. There will be two cannonballs moving diagonally. Jump off one of the cannonballs then grab onto the side of the platform. Head right and you will see the Black Coin.
Third Coin
Head to the lowest point of the ship. Continue heading towards the right until you see a gap. Jump over the gap then perform a Wall Jump off of the wall to get the Black coin.
Fourth Coin
The fourth Black Coin is near the third coin. You will see a Ninji standing on a Question Block. Jump on the enemy’s head and then perform a High Jump to get the coin.
Fifth Coin
In the next area, there will be several cannonballs being shot towards you. Jump on the first cannonball then continue to jump on the other to get the Black Coin.
World 3
3-1: Big Spiny Blitz
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First Coin
Hit the red switch that will activate the red platforms. Jump onto the red platforms (since they have a time limit, make sure speed through them). If you jump high enough, you can hit the Lakitu and grab the Black coin.
Second Coin
You will eventually reach a Pause Block overlooking a gap with a Question Block above and a moving platform on the other side. Wait for the moving platform to get close to you. The moment it does, hop on to the platform and then hit the Question Block that contains the second Black Coin.
Third Coin
Continue going right until you find the second Pause Block. When you stand on it, a string of coins appears and will show you your predicted trajectory. High Jump the wall before Wall Jumping to find a few clouds. Walk on the clouds and head right. You will see a block above a set of three clouds. Hit the block to get the third Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
Keep hopping along the platforms up in the air while heading right. After a while, you’ll see a string of coins leading downwards diagonally. Follow the path and grab the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
After getting the fourth coin, make your way up to the higher platforms of red blocks. The last Black Coin will be among the red blocks above near the end of the level.
World 3-2: Bullet Bill Barrage
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First Coin
After grabbing the Super Mushroom, jump up to the stone block. When you reach the stone block, there’s an arrow there that will help you high jump. Perform the high jump and grab the Black Coin out of the sky.
Second Coin
Head forward from the first coin until you see some clouds, a Bullet Bill, and a block. Scale the Brick Block and stomp on the Bullet Bill. This will allow you to high jump into the air and grab the second Black coin.
Third Coin
Continue a few more feet after grabbing the second Black Coin. Watch out for three Black Bullet Bills heading your way. Use them to climb up towards the cloud platforms higher up in the sky. Then, jump on the Red Bullet Bills to grab the third Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
After getting the third coin, head right until you see a Question Block. Scale up and then High Jump up to the Black Coin to grab it from above.
Fifth Coin
Almost immediately grabbing the fourth coin, go onto the first cloud platforms you see. Stay on the elevated platforms until you see the last Black Coin floating near the last platform. High jump off the platform and grab the last coin.
3-3: Shell Me the Way!
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First Coin
At the start of the level, jump on the first Koopa Troopa you encounter. Once its shell flies to the right, chase the shell down and jump into the small hole in the brick wall. After that, hit the Question Block to grab the Super Mushroom. When you grab the Super Mushroom, take out the Koopa Troopa and follow the shell again to collect the Super Mushroom. After that, jump on the shell again to grab the first Black Coin.
Second Coin
Look for a Green Koopa and smack it down for the shell. Follow the shell and it will lead you to two springboards. Jump off the second one and time your jump to land on the shell. If you time it right, you’ll have enough hang time to smack down the Goomba. This boosts you up into the air again and grab the platform on the right. Follow the coins and the pathway and find the second Black Coin.
Third Coin
The moment you find the first Pause Block of the level, jump off it immediately and bounce on the Koopas’ heads. With this, you’ll jump high enough to get the third Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
After the third coin, you will come across a row of blocks with a Koopa on it. Hit the Koopa from below and launch the shell towards the right. Make sure you’re off the bridge. Jump and clip through the bridge to make sure the shell goes right. After that, head underground and make a right before jumping on a spring. When launched up by the spring, hit the pause switch and the shell breaks all the blocks for you. After the blocks break, walk through the gap and grab the coin.
Fifth Coin
Immediately after you grab the fourth coin, you will see a Green Koopa. Smack it down and follow the shell. Ignore the launch pads and let the Koopa’s shell lead you until it reaches a Brick Block. Let the shell break the wall and then it will lead you to a spring. Have Mario jump directly on the middle to grab the next coin.
3-4: Fire Bar Castle! Youch!
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First Coin
At the start of the level, step on the Pause Block to make gold coins appear. Jump to the trajectory of the gold coins. Then, as you go down to the magma pit, Wall Jump backwards to grab the Black coin.
Second Coin
After that, you’ll find an area with a fire line. Above it, there’s the platform with a golden box. No need for that though. Lightly tap to have Mario happily hop over to grab the coin and go.
Third Coin
Stick the ground floor and follow the pathway. While down there, dodge the fire lines until you reach the Pause Block. Activate it and wait for the perfect timing to grab the coin.
Fourth Coin
Ignore the incoming launch pads and jump on the stone blocks. Upon reaching the last set of stone blocks, High Jump to grab the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
After the fourth coin, you’ll find a wall. Wall jump off the wall and land on one of the stone blocks. With that, you can jump off the block to grab the last Black Coin of the level.
World 4
4-1: Cutting-Edge Spire
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First Coin
The first Black Coin is located in the same room as the second Dry Bones of the level. Grab every coin in the room prior to hitting the POW Block. When you hit the POW Block, make sure that Mario is on the left of it. As soon as you hit it, slide down the wall on the far right, and then jump through the coins to get to the first Black Coin of the level!
Second Coin
The second Black coin is in the very next room after you get the first coin. Eventually, the path will split into two: one has a Super Mushroom, and the other has a Dry Bones enemy. Take the second path (the one with the Dry Bones) and hit the Brick Box to reveal a POW Block. Don’t hit the POW block first! Run all the way to the left and slide down the wall to and run to the right. Activate the POW Block and climb onto the first block that spawns in. Jump off of that block onto the second one, and Wall Jump off of it onto the pipe to get the second Black Coin!
Third Coin
The third Black Coin is right after the second coin. You will encounter several saw blades, so watch your timing as you proceed. If you’ve picked up a Super Mushroom, you can brute-force your way to the Black Coin (there’s a Mushroom up ahead). If not, then wait for the third saw blade to get into position to come down to you, slide down the wall to run left, then jump up and grab the coin.
Fourth Coin
Just like the others, the next coin can be had in the very next room. Watch the blades running in a counter clockwise motion and time your jumps. Cut through the middle of the room and then quickly wall jump to grab the fourth coin.
Fifth Coin
The final coin is after the room with the fourth coin although it can be a bit challenging. It’s located at the top of the room with two rows of spikes. If you happened to collect all of the Red Coins from the last area, then you can Wall Jump up the spikes and grab the coin. If not, you’re going to have to slowly scale the right wall. Lightly Wall Jump up the right side of the wall and time for the space between. When you find the right opening, jump forwards and collect the Black Coin.
4-2: Slope to Success
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First Coin
To obtain the first Black Coin, follow the trajectory of the gold coins and jump on the blocks. You’ll see the Black Coin floating in the air. At the last block, do a High Jump and grab the Black Coin.
Second Coin
To get the second Black Coin, it is recommended that you have the Super Star power-up. First, jump through the the Red Ring and collect all the Red Coins to unlock the Super Star. If you did not get the power-up, you’ll need to carefully time your jump to the Black Coin. When you come across two springboards, jump right in the middle of the spikes to get the Black Coin.
Third Coin
The third Black Coin is found bit further on from the second coin. The first thing to look out for is a Super Mushroom that will be above you. Wall Jump up the gap, but don’t land on the bridge. Clip through it, and then just drop down. If you happen to land on the bridge, you can just force yourself to Bubble. Go right until you find the spring to shatter the boxes. There, you’ll find the Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
From the third coin, you will eventually come across a steep slope with Goombas. Don’t slide through it all the way. Manage your way by hopping a few times before jumping down the pit with the Reverse Blocks. Keep jumping backward until you can grab the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
Jump in the cannon to get to the last Black Coin. It’s nearly impossible to miss so you’ll get the coin either way.
4-3: Danger High and Low
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First Coin
At the start of the level, knock down the two Buzzy Beetles. One of the Buzzy Beetles will get the coin for you.
Second Coin
Go through the pipe into the second area. Once there, stick to the ground before walking on and finding the green platform. The Black Coin will be right above it.
Third Coin
Right after grabbing the second coin, go through a pipe which will spit you out spinning. As you spin in the air along grab the third Black Coin above.
Fourth Coin
After you grab the third coin, go in another pipe to move onto the next area. Once there, proceed until you come across some Reverse Blocks. Ignore those and instead, jump from the ground onto the Buzzy Beetle. With that, grab onto the single floating Reverse Block. Time your jump and grab the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
The fifth Black Coin is found near the area full of yellow switches. From there, jump along until you get onto a platform with a Buzzy Beetle. High Jump on the Buzzy Beetle to gain some altitude and grab the Black Coin above.
4-4: Firing the Airship’s Burners
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First Coin
To get the first Black Coin, scale the pipe and jump off onto the next two blocks. Time your jump before stomping on a Ninji to get the first coin.
Second Coin
From the first coin, proceed until you come across the second Black Coin that’s sitting on a couple of burners. Wait for the flames to go out before grabbing the Black Coin.
Third Coin
Stick to the lower path (ignore the higher floors for now). Eventually, you will come across a medium-sized rectangle with the Black Coin on it. Simply high jump towards it to obtain the third Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
You will soon encounter a Blue Switch that makes Blue Coins appear. Follow the trail of Blue Coins, the jump and grab the Black Coin above in the sky.
World 5
5-1: Lakitu’s Revenge
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First Coin
At the start of the level, you’ll need to get the Super Star power-up from the first Question Block of the area (to allow nearby coins to come to you), then head to lower path. You have to jump down to the yellow mushroom platform, and jump down onto the springboard to grab the Black Coin above.
Second Coin
Continue on and you should see the second Black Coin. A high jump will be enough for you to grab it.
Third Coin
You will arrive at another Mystery Block after getting the second Black Coin. Hit it to get another Super Star power-up, then proceed further. When you get to the area with many moving platforms. The Black Coin will be somewhere in the middle of the cluster of moving platforms.
Fourth Coin
Once you’ve grabbed the third Black Coin, get another Super Star power-up from the Mystery Block nearby. From there, proceed further and keep to the mushroom platforms in the middle. The fourth Black Coin will be under a green mushroom platform.
Fifth Coin
After getting the fourth Black Coin, pick up another Super Star power-up on the next Mystery Block that you see. Then, jump up to the path going up and keep following it up until it ends on a cluster of Brick Blocks arranged in a cube. Jump off and grab the last Black Coin above.
5-2: Pokey Vaulting
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First Coin
Near the beginning of the level, you will encounter a cactus enemy on a brick platform above. Jump towards the wall of the brick platform where the cactus enemy is, then immediately bounce off to the higher brick platform on the left. Bounce of it again to collect the Black Coin above the cactus.
Second Coin
Once you pass the first stop block, look out for the second one. When you arrive there, wait until the cactus in the middle drops down . Jump over it and onto the Koopa Paratroopa on the other side. It’s shell will slide down the path and get the second Black Coin below on the other side.
Third Coin
From the second Black Coin, run a few ways more until you reach a cannon. Jump in it and launch yourself straight up to grab the third Black Coin.
Fourth Coin
The fourth Black Coin is found near the area with cactus enemies on moving platforms. You can get it by jumping over the third moving platform (the one without a cactus enemy). Once you land, jump over the cactus enemy on the fourth platform while spinning in midair. You need to bounce off the winged Koopa to make its shell grab the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
After getting the fourth Black Coin, proceed further. Eventually, the path will branch out to three sections (upper, middle and lower platforms). Take the one in the middle. Once you pass a cactus enemy on the upper platform, jump up on the upper level. Then, jump again to grab the Black Coin.
5-3: Boohind Lock and Key
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First Coin
The first Black Coin can be obtained from one of the ghost enemies in the first area. Go up and on to the series of blocks pointing left. When a ghost comes at you, do a backflip to make it hit the block to destroy it to obtain the Black Coin.
Second Coin
The second Black Coin is found in the next area. Grab on to the bars over head and get to the left side of the screen to obtain it.
Third Coin
The third Black coin is found in the same room. Just make your way up the platform where the overhead bars are hanging from. There will be another ghost there that will follow you. Do a backflip on the right platform where overhead bars are hanging to make it hit the wall. It will drop another Black Coin.
Fourth and Fifth Coin
The fourth and fifth Black Coin will be in the next area. Do a wall jump on the stone blocks to the series of right arrow blocks on the upper left, and another wall jump to send you another series of arrow blocks on the upper right. Make a final timed wall jump from there to grab the fourth Black Coin above, while at the same time hitting one of the stone blocks (the one on right above) that contains the hidden fifth Black Coin.
5-4: Rings of Fire!
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First Coin
The first Black Coin is obtained near the first ring of fire. Jump through, then time your distance so you can do a backflip off the wall and land on the block pointing to the left to allow you to jump back and grab the Black Coin that will appear.
Second Coin
After passing the first mushroom power-up inside a ring of fire, take either the higher or lower path. The second Black Coin will be in the middle ring of fire in a series of three. Time your jump since the middle ring will move up and down.
Third Coin
From the second Black Coin, proceed until you arrive at a Question Block. An enemy will be coming you way. Use the enemy to gain altitude to reach and go through the red ring. It Once you collect all of the red coins, you will get a Super Star power-up. Immediately after the last red coin, jump and bounce off an enemy to reach the stone block in the ring of fire. Climb on it and launch yourself to the Black Coin above.
Fourth Coin
After the third Black Coin, you will pass a Question Block. From there, you will come to three platforms (upper, middle and lower). Take the upper path and jump over the first gap, and then to the next gap through the ring of fire which has the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
The last Black Coin is just further along the path after the fourth one. It will be in a ring of fire, so time your jump and grab it.
World 6
6-1: Land of Spikes
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First Coin
The first Black coin is found above two sets of Backward Blocks after the first Mystery Block. Hit the block below the Spike to destroy it, then do a backwards jump on the first set of Backward Blocks at the bottom to launch yourself on the brick platform above. From there, jump onto the other set of Backward Blocks above and do another backwards jump to the stone blocks on the upper left, then do a wall jump from there towards the Black Coin above.
Second Coin
Proceed until you come to a series of three platforms (each with Spikes rolling spiked balls towards you). Take the path middle platform until you can drop down below. Along the path, you will find the second Black Coin.
Third Coin
The third Black Coin is found on the other side of a wide gap with Spikes hurling spiked balls at you. Jump inside the cannon and launch yourself it reaches the highest point it can shoot you to grab the coin.
Fourth Coin
After getting the third coin, proceed until you come to an area with a springboard at the bottom. Jump on the springboard and launch yourself up to take out the Spike on the upper platform that’s near the Black Coin.
Fifth Coin
The fifth Black Coin is found near a Spike on a platform after a wide gap. There will be three Spikes on the other side, with the Spike on the lowest platform near the Black Coin. For this, it will be very helpful to have grabbed a Super Mushroom to live through the damage you are more than likely to to take as you launch yourself from the cannon.
6-2: Switch Ghost House
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First Coin
At the first area, hit the switch on the right of the screen to make red blocks appear. Then, quickly make your way up to the very top of the area while avoiding the Boos to grab the Black Coin before the red blocks disappear.
Second Coin
In the second area, jump up the first platform (a series of blocks with two Question Blocks on either side and a stone block in the middle) and walk through the dotted circles to reveal the secnd Black Coin. Just walk to the dge of the screen to the right to come out on the left side and grab the coin.
Third Coin
In the same room, get on the first platform again. Hit the middle block on the platform above to reveal the switch. Make your way up the by Wall Jumping from the tall column of bricks on the right, then land on the platform with the switch and activate it. The Black Coin will be be right above you inside a clustered of dotted blocks arranged in a square.
Fourth Coin
In the next area, make your way to the right of the room. Before you go all the way to the right side (and come out on the left side), hit the block after the Question Block. This will reveal a purple switch. Activate the switch to turn all of the Boos into coins. The one in the middle will turn into the Black Coin, which will drop on the ground for you to pick up.
Fifth Coin
In the same area, activate the blue switch to make red blocks appear above. Make your way to the highest red block above to get the last Black Coin.
6-3: Throwing it All Overboard
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First Coin
At the start of the level, you will come across a spingboard. Launch yourself from it towards the two Question Blocks above. Climb on the edge, then launch yourself to the Black Coin above.
Second Coin
The second coin is found near the second springboard, just across the wide gap between the two ships. Do not jump on the springboard. Instead, drop down near the edge of the ship on the other side. If you time it right, you will be able to grab the coin and pull yourself up on the other ship.
Third Coin
The third coin is found past the third springboard. Once you come to the edge of the ship, time your jump towards the Question Block below, then do a Wall Jump off of it towards the side of the ship. Cling to the ship’s side and drop to grab the Black Coin, then quickly jump to the other side.
Fourth Coin
After getting on the other side, you will encounter a Ninji on top of a series of four Question Blocks. Jump on the Ninji to reach the Black Coin above.
Fifth Coin
The fifth coin is found among the series of platforms just before the boss fight. Jump on every enemy’s head while spinning in midair to extend your hang time. The Black Coin will be hanging in the sky above the third platform with an enemy on it.
6-4: Bowser’s Bob-ombing
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All Coins
As the last level of the game essentially requires you to endlessly run while trying to defeat Bowser on his Koopa Clown Car, all Black Coins can be obtained in either Question Blocks or out in the open. Just be careful of the obstacles in the area, as well as those that Bowser throws at you!
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