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The following table lists all text present in Super Mario 64. Note that [you] and [the] are special symbols that look exactly like the text they represent but take one byte of space instead of three.

Dialogs

Index Text Location

000

Wow! You're smack in [the] middle of [the] battlefield. You'll find [the] Power Stars that Bowser stole inside [the] painting worlds. First, talk to [the] Bob-omb Buddy. (Press [B] to talk.) He'll certainly help [you] out, and so will his comrades in o[the]r areas. To read signs, stop, face [the]m and press [B]. Press [A] or [B] to scroll ahead. You can talk to some o[the]r characters by facing [the]m and pressing [B].

On entering Bob-Omb Battlefield (BoB) during the first mission before completing it.

001

Watch out! If [you] wander around here, [you]'re liable to be plastered by a water bomb! Those enemy Bob-ombs love to fight, and [the]y're always finding ways to attack. This meadow has become a battlefield ever since [the] Big Bob-omb got his paws on [the] Power Star. Can [you] recover [the] Star for us? Cross [the] bridge and go left up [the] path to find [the] Big Bob-omb. Please come back to see me after [you]'ve retrieved [the] Power Star!

The pink Bob-Omb just to the right of the starting point in BoB, during the first mission.
002

Hey, [you]! It's dangerous ahead, so listen up! Take my advice.

Cross [the] two bridges ahead, [the]n watch for falling water bombs. The Big Bob-omb at [the] top of [the] mountain is very powerful--don't let him grab [you]! We're Bob-omb Buddies, and we're on [you]r side. You can talk to us whenever [you]'d like to!

The pink Bob-Omb next to the cannon at the starting area in BoB, during the first mission.
003

Thank [you], Mario! The Big Bob-omb is nothing but a big dud now! But [the] battle for [the] castle has just begun. O[the]r enemies are holding [the] o[the]r Power Stars. If [you] recover more Stars, [you] can open new doors that lead to new worlds! My Bob-omb Buddies are waiting for [you]. Be sure to talk to [the]m--[the]y'll set up cannons for [you].

The pink Bob-Omb just to the right of the starting point in BoB, on any mission except the first.
004

We're peace-loving Bob-ombs, so we don't use cannons. But if [you]'d like to blast off, we don't mind. Help [you]rself. We'll prepare all of [the] cannons in this course for [you] to use. Bon Voyage!

The pink Bob-Omb next to the cannon at the starting area in BoB, on any mission except the first.
005

Hey, Mario! Is it true that [you] beat [the] Big Bob-omb? Cool! You must be strong. And pretty fast. So, how fast are [you], anyway? Fast enough to beat me... Koopa [the] Quick? I don't think so. Just try me. How about a race to [the] mountaintop, where [the] Big Bob-omb was? Whaddya say? When I say ”Go,“ let [the] race begin!

Ready....

//Go!////Don't Go

Koopa the Quick before starting a race, in Bob-Omb Battlefield.
006

Hey!!! Don't try to scam ME. You've gotta run [the] whole course. Later. Look me up when [you] want to race for real.

Koopa the Quick after finishing the race in BoB, if you arrived at the goal before him but also cheated (use the cannon during the race).
007

Hufff...fff...pufff... Whoa! You...really...are... fast! A human blur! Here [you] go--[you]'ve won it, fair and square!

Koopa the Quick after finishing the race in BoB, if you won the race.
008

BEWARE OF CHAIN CHOMP Extreme Danger! Get close and press [C][Up] for a better look. Scary, huh? See [the] Red Coin on top of [the] stake?

When [you] collect eight of [the]m, a Power Star will appear in [the] meadow across [the] bridge.

The sign near the Chain Chomp in BoB.
009

Long time, no see! Wow, have [you] gotten fast! Have [you] been training on [the] sly, or is it [the] power of [the] Stars? I've been feeling down about losing [the] last race. This is my home course--how about a rematch? The goal is in Windswept Valley. Ready?

//Go//// Don't Go

Koopa the Quick before starting a race, in Tiny-Huge Island.
010

You've stepped on [the] Wing Cap Switch. Wearing [the] Wing Cap, [you] can soar through [the] sky. Now Wing Caps will pop out of all [the] red blocks [you] find.

Would [you] like to Save?

//Yes////No

After stepping on the Wing Cap Switch in Tower of the Wing Cap.
011

You've just stepped on [the] Metal Cap Switch! The Metal Cap makes Mario invincible. Now Metal Caps will pop out of all of [the] green blocks [you] find.

Would [you] like to Save?

//Yes////No

After stepping on the Metal Cap Switch in Cavern of the Metal Cap.
012

You've just stepped on [the] Vanish Cap Switch. The Vanish Cap makes Mario disappear. Now Vanish Caps will pop from all of [the] blue blocks [you] find.

Would [you] like to Save?

//Yes////No

After stepping on the Vanish Cap Switch in Vanish Cap under the Moat.
013

You've collected 100 coins! Mario gains more power from [the] castle. Do [you] want to Save? //Yes////No

After collecting a 100 coins star.
014

Wow! Ano[the]r Power Star! Mario gains more courage from [the] power of [the] castle. Do [you] want to Save?

//You Bet//Not Now

After collecting any of the stars from the Toads, from MIPS or after collecting all the red coins in the Bowser stages.
015

You can punch enemies to knock [the]m down. Press [A] to jump, [B] to punch. Press [A] [the]n [B] to Kick. To pick something up, press [B], too. To throw something [you]'re holding, press [B] again.

The leftmost of the two signs beside the boxes near the starting area in BoB.
016

Hop on [the] shiny shell and ride wherever [you] want to go! Shred those enemies!

Appears several times.[1]
017

I'm [the] Big Bob-omb, lord of all blasting matter, king of ka-booms [the] world over! How dare [you] scale my mountain? By what right do [you] set foot on my imperial mountaintop? You may have eluded my guards, but [you]'ll never escape my grasp...

...and [you]'ll never take away my Power Star. I hereby challenge [you], Mario! If [you] want [the] Star I hold, [you] must prove [you]rself in battle.

Can [you] pick me up from [the] back and hurl me to this royal turf? I think that [you] cannot!

Said by King Bob-Omb before starting a battle.
018

I'm sleeping because... ...I'm sleepy. I don't like being disturbed. Please walk quietly.

The sign by the Piranha Plant near the starting area in Whomp's Fortress.
019

Shhh! Please walk quietly in [the] hallway!

The sign on the wall of the staircase leading to the 50 star door.
020

Dear Mario: Please come to [the] castle. I've baked a cake for [you]. Yours truly-- Princess Toadstool

The letter from Peach at the beginning of the playthrough.
021

Welcome. No one's home! Now scram-- and don't come back! Gwa ha ha!

Appears after entering the castle for the first time.
022

You need a key to open this door.

If you try to open a key door before unlocking it / without the correct key.
023

This key doesn't fit! Maybe it's for [the] basement...

If you have a key and try to open the wrong key door. The same text appears if you collect the key from BitFS without collecting the key from BitDW and attempt to open the basement door.
024

You need Star power to open this door. Recover a Power Star from an enemy inside one of [the] castle's paintings.

Appears if you have 0 stars and try to open a door that needs 1 star to open.
025

It takes [the] power of 3 Stars to open this door. You need <E0> more Stars.

Appears if you have fewer than 3 stars and try to open a 3-star door.
026

It takes [the] power of 8 Stars to open this door. You need <E0> more Stars.

Appears if you have fewer than 8 stars and try to open the door to BitDW.
027

It takes [the] power of 30 Stars to open this door. You need <E0> more Stars.

Appears if you have fewer than 30 stars and try to open the door to BitFS.
028

It takes [the] power of 50 Stars to open this door. You need <E0> more Stars.

Appears if you have fewer than 50 stars and try to open the 50-star door.
029

To open [the] door that leads to [the] ”endless“ stairs, [you] need 70 Stars. Bwa ha ha!

Appears if you have fewer than 70 stars and try to open the door to BitS.
030

Hello! The Lakitu Bros., cutting in with a live update on Mario's progress. He's about to learn a technique for sneaking up on enemies. The trick is this: He has to walk very slowly in order to walk quietly.


And wrapping up filming techniques reported on earlier, [you] can take a look around using [C][Right] and [C][Left]. Press [C][Down] to view [the] action from a distance. When [you] can't move [the] camera any far[the]r, [the] buzzer will sound. This is [the] Lakitu Bros., signing off.

Appears on entering Whomp's Fortress (WF) during the first mission before completing it.
031

No way! You beat me... again!! And I just spent my entire savings on [the]se new Koopa Mach 1 Sprint shoes! Here, I guess I have to hand over this Star to [the] winner of [the] race. Congrats, Mario!

Koopa the Quick after finishing the race in THI, if you won the race.
032

If [you] get [the] Wing Cap, [you] can fly! Put [the] cap on, [the]n do a Triple Jump--jump three times in a row--to take off. You can fly even higher if [you] blast out of a cannon wearing [the] Wing Cap!

Use [the] [C] Buttons to look around while flying, and press [Z] to land.

Appears several times.[2]
033

Ciao! You've reached Princess Toadstool's castle via a warp pipe. Using [the] controller is a piece of cake. Press [A] to jump and [B] to attack. Press [B] to read signs, too. Use [the] Control Stick in [the] center of [the] controller to move Mario around. Now, head for [the] castle.

After the opening cutscene.
034

Good afternoon. The Lakitu Bros., here, reporting live from just outside [the] Princess's castle.

Mario has just arrived on [the] scene, and we'll be filming [the] action live as he enters [the] castle and pursues [the] missing Power Stars. As seasoned cameramen, we'll be shooting from [the] recommended angle, but [you] can change [the] camera angle by pressing [the] [C] Buttons. If we can't adjust [the] view any fur[the]r, we'll buzz. To take a look at [the] surroundings, stop and press [C][Up].

Press [A] to resume play. Switch camera modes with [the] [R] Button. Signs along [the] way will review [the]se instructions.

For now, reporting live, this has been [the] Lakitu Bros.

Outside the castle: from Lakitu after walking on to the bridge for the first time per save file.
035

There are four camera, or ”[C],“ Buttons. Press [C][Up] to look around using [the] Control Stick.

You'll usually see Mario through Lakitu's camera. It is [the] camera recommended for normal play. You can change angles by pressing [C][Right]. If [you] press [R], [the] view switches to Mario's camera, which is directly behind him. Press [R] again to return to Lakitu's camera. Press [C][Down] to see Mario from afar, using ei[the]r Lakitu's or Mario's view.

The sign to the left of the path, between the two signs near the boxes and the bridge, in BoB.
036

OBSERVATION PLATFORM Press [C][Up] to take a look around. Don't miss anything!

Press [R] to switch to Mario's camera. It always follows Mario. Press [R] again to switch to Lakitu's camera. Pause [the] game and switch [the] mode to ”fix“ [the] camera in place while holding [R]. Give it a try!

One of the signs on the platform with the tall pole in WF (specifically the sign further from the pole).
037

I win! You lose! Ha ha ha ha! You're no slouch, but I'm a better sledder! Better luck next time!

The penguin in the cottage if you lose the race, regardless of if you cheated.
038

Reacting to [the] Star power, [the] door slowly opens.

After opening a door that requires stars to open, for the first time.
039

No visitors allowed, by decree of [the] Big Bob-omb

I shall never surrender my Stars, for [the]y hold [the] power of [the] castle in [the]ir glow. They were a gift from Bowser, [the] Koopa King himself, and [the]y lie well hidden within my realm. Not a whisper of [the]ir whereabouts shall leave my lips. Oh, all right, perhaps one hint: Heed [the] Star names at [the] beginning of [the] course. //--The Big Bob-omb

The sign besides the metal fence just before the mountain in BoB.
040

Warning! Cold, Cold Crevasse Below!

The signs beside the broken bridge at the top of the mountain and beside the broken bridge leading to the Star Marker in Cool, Cool Mountain (CCM).
041

I win! You lose! Ha ha ha!

That's what [you] get for messin' with Koopa [the] Quick. Better luck next time!

Koopa the Quick after finishing a race, if you lose (regardless of whether you cheated).
042

Caution! Narrow Bridge! Cross slowly!


You can jump to [the] edge of [the] cliff and hang on, and [you] can climb off [the] edge if [you] move slowly. When [you] want to let go, ei[the]r press [Z] or press [the] Control Stick in [the] direction of Mario's back. To climb up, press Up on [the] Control Stick. To scurry up quickly, press [the] [A] Button.

The sign on the brick island (connected to the main island via falling blocks and the bridge referred to in the text) in WF.
043

If [you] jump and hold [the] [A] Button, [you] can hang on to some objects overhead. It's [the] same as grabbing a flying bird!

Appears several times.[3]
044

Whooo's [the]re? Whooo woke me up? It's still daylight--I should be sleeping!

Hey, as long as I'm awake, why not take a short flight with me? Press and hold [A] to grab on. Release [A] to let go. I'll take [you] wherever [you] want to go, as long as my wings hold out. Watch my shadow, and grab on.

After waking up the owl in WF.
045

Whew! I'm just about flapped out. You should lay off [the] pasta, Mario! That's it for now. Press [A] to let go. Okay, bye byyyyyyeeee!

After riding on the owl in WF for long enough.
046

You have to master three important jumping techniques. First try [the] Triple Jump.

Run fast, [the]n jump three times, one, two, three. If [you] time [the] jumps right, [you]'ll hop, skip, [the]n jump really high. Next, go for distance with [the] Long Jump. Run, press [Z] to crouch [the]n [A] to jump really far.

To do [the] Wall Kick, press [A] to jump at a wall, [the]n jump again when [you] hit [the] wall.

Got that? Triple Jump, Long Jump, Wall Kick. Practice, practice, practice. You don't stand a chance without [the]m.

The sign in the room with the Bob-Omb Battlefield painting; specifically the sign closest to the door.
047

Hi! I'll prepare [the] cannon for [you]!

Said by any pink Bob-Omb that can open cannons (besides that in BoB), before the cannon has already been opened, or if you re-enter the course after opening the cannon.
048

Snow Mountain Summit Watch for slippery conditions! Please enter [the] cottage first.

On entering CCM during the first mission before completing it.
049

Remember that tricky Wall Kick jump? It's a technique [you]'ll have to master in order to reach high places. Use it to jump from wall to wall. Press [the] Control Stick in [the] direction [you] want to bounce to gain momentum. Practice makes perfect!

The sign by the Spinning Heart in the Wall Kicks Will Work section of CCM.
050

Hold [Z] to crouch and slide down a slope. Or press [Z] while in [the] air to Pound [the] Ground! If [you] stop, crouch, [the]n jump, [you]'ll do a Backward Somersault! Got that? There's more. Crouch and [the]n jump to do a Long Jump! Or crouch and walk to...never mind.

Appears several times.[4]
051

Climbing's easy! When [you] jump at trees, poles or pillars, [you]'ll grab [the]m automatically. Press [A] to jump off backward.

To rotate around [the] object, press Right or Left on [the] Control Stick. When [you] reach [the] top, press Up to do a handstand! Jump off from [the] handstand for a high, stylin' dismount.

Appears on several signs near climbable objects, such as the sign in front of the trees west of the castle (outside), or the sign near the tall pole in WF.
052

Stop and press [Z] to crouch, [the]n press [A] to do a high, Backward Somersault!

To perform a Side Somersault, run, do a sharp U-turn and jump. You can catch lots of air with both jumps.

The sign between the stairs in the room with the painting to CCM.
053

Sometimes, if [you] pass through a coin ring or find a secret point in a course, a red number will appear. If [you] trigger five red numbers, a secret Star will show up.

Appears several times.[5]
054

Welcome to [the] snow slide! Hop on! To speed up, press forward on [the] Control Stick. To slow down, pull back.

The sign inside the starting room of the snow slide in CCM.
055

Hey-ey, Mario, buddy, howzit goin'? Step right up. You look like a fast sleddin' kind of guy. I know speed when I see it, yes siree--I'm [the] world champion sledder, [you] know. Whaddya say? How about a race? Ready...

//Go//// Don't Go

The penguin in the cottage in CCM before starting a race.
056

You brrrr-oke my record! Unbelievable! I knew that [you] were [the] coolest. Now [you]'ve proven that [you]'re also [the] fastest! I can't award [you] a gold medal, but here, take this Star instead. You've earned it!

The penguin in the cottage in CCM if you won the race.
057

Egad! My baby!! Have [you] seen my baby??? She's [the] most precious baby in [the] whole wide world. (They say she has my beak...) I just can't remember where I left her. Let's see...I stopped for herring and ice cubes, [the]n I...oohh! I just don't know!

The mother penguin in CCM if you aren't holding any penguin.
058

You found my precious, precious baby! Where have [you] been? How can I ever thank [you], Mario? Oh, I do have this... ...Star. Here, take it with my eternal gratitude.

The mother penguin in CCM if you are holding her baby.
059

That's not my baby! She looks nothing like me! Her parents must be worried sick!

The mother penguin in CCM if you are holding the wrong penguin.
060

ATTENTION! Read Before Diving In!


If [you] stay under [the] water for too long, [you]'ll run out of oxygen.

Return to [the] surface for air or find an air bubble or coins to brea[the] while underwater. Press [A] to swim. Hold [A] to swim slow and steady. Tap [A] with smooth timing to gain speed. Press Up on [the] Control Stick and press [A] to dive.

Press Down on [the] Control Stick and press [A] to return to [the] surface.

Hold Down and press [A] while on [the] surface near [the] edge of [the] water to jump out.

The sign at the starting point in JRB.
061

BRRR! Frostbite Danger! Do not swim here. I'm serious. /--The Penguin

The sign in front of the Chill Bully arena in SL.
062

Hidden inside [the] green block is [the] amazing Metal Cap. Wearing it, [you] won't catch fire or be hurt by enemy attacks. You don't even have to brea[the] while wearing it.

The only problem: You can't swim in it.

The rightmost sign in front of the map in the room with the hole leading to the toxic maze in HMC.
063

The Vanish Cap is inside [the] blue block. Mr. I. will be surprised, since [you]'ll be invisible when [you] wear it! Even [the] Big Boo will be fooled--and [you] can walk through secret walls, too.

The leftmost sign outside the mansion in Big Boo's Haunt (BBH).
064

When [you] put on [the] Wing Cap that comes from a red block, do [the] Triple Jump to soar high into [the] sky. Use [the] Control Stick to guide Mario. Pull back to to fly up, press forward to nose down, and press [Z] to land.

The sign next to the Wing Cap Block on the floating island in BoB.
065

Swimming Lessons! Tap [A] to do [the] breast stroke. If [you] time [the] taps right, [you]'ll swim fast.

Press and hold [A] to do a slow, steady flutter kick. Press Up on [the] Control Stick to dive, and pull back on [the] stick to head for [the] surface. To jump out of [the] water, hold Down on [the] Control Stick, [the]n press [A]. Easy as pie, right?


But remember: Mario can't brea[the] under [the] water! Return to [the] surface for air when [the] Power Meter runs low.

And one last thing: You can't open doors that are underwater.

Outside the castle: next to the cannon outside the castle, near the lake.
066

Mario, it's Peach! Please be careful! Bowser is so wicked! He will try to burn [you] with his horrible flame breath. Run around behind and grab him by [the] tail with [the] [B] Button. Once [you] grab hold, swing him around in great circles. Rotate [the] Control Stick to go faster and faster. The faster [you] swing him, [the] far[the]r he'll fly.

Use [the] [C] Buttons to look around, Mario. You have to throw Bowser into one of [the] bombs in [the] four corners. Aim well, [the]n press [B] again to launch Bowser. Good luck, Mario! Our fate is in [you]r hands.

The sign right before the pipe leading to the battle arena in BitDW.
067

Tough luck, Mario! Princess Toadstool isn't here...Gwa ha ha!! Go ahead--just try to grab me by [the] tail! You'll never be able to swing ME around! A wimp like [you] won't throw me out of here! Never! Ha!

Bowser before the battle in BitDW.
068

It's Lethal Lava Land! If [you] catch fire or fall into a pool of flames, [you]'ll be hopping mad, but don't lose [you]r cool. You can still control Mario--just try to keep calm!

The rightmost sign at the starting area in LLL.
069

Sometimes [you]'ll bump into invisible walls at [the] edges of [the] painting worlds. If [you] hit a wall while flying, [you]'ll bounce back.

The sign by the door in the room with the WF painting.
070

You can return to [the] castle's main hall at any time from [the] painting worlds where [the] enemies live. Just stop, stand still, press Start to pause [the] game, [the]n select ”Exit Course.“

You don't have to collect all Power Stars in one course before going on to [the] next.

Return later, when [you]'re more experienced, to pick up difficult ones.


Whenever [you] find a Star, a hint for finding [the] next one will appear on [the] course's start screen.

You can, however, collect any of [the] remaining Stars next. You don't have to recover [the] one described by [the] hint.

The sign in the room with the Bob-Omb Battlefield painting; specifically the sign further from the door.
071

Danger Ahead! Beware of [the] strange cloud! Don't inhale! If [you] feel faint, run for higher ground and fresh air! Circle: Shelter Arrow: Entrance-Exit

The leftmost sign in front of the map in the room with the hole leading to the toxic maze in HMC.
072

High winds ahead! Pull [you]r Cap down tight. If it blows off, [you]'ll have to find it on this mountain.

The sign after the rolling log in TTM.
073

Aarrgh! Ahoy, matey. I have sunken treasure, here, I do.

But to pluck [the] plunder, [you] must open [the] Treasure Chests in [the] right order. What order is that, ye say?


I'll never tell!

//--The Cap'n

The sign besides the four chests in JRB.
074

You can grab on to [the] edge of a cliff or ledge with [you]r fingertips and hang down from it.

To drop from [the] edge, ei[the]r press [the] Control Stick in [the] direction of Mario's back or press [the] [Z] Button. To get up onto [the] ledge, ei[the]r press Up on [the] Control Stick or press [A] as soon as [you] grab [the] ledge to climb up quickly.

The sign in the area on the mountain in BoB, with the cannon and the box, beside the slope with a red coin.
075

Mario!! My castle is in great peril. I know that Bowser is [the] cause...and I know that only [you] can stop him! The doors in [the] castle that have been sealed by Bowser can be opened only with Star Power.

But [the]re are secret paths in [the] castle, paths that Bowser hasn't found.

One of those paths is in this room, and it holds one of [the] castle's Secret Stars!

Find that Secret Star, Mario! It will help [you] on [you]r quest. Please, Mario, [you] have to help us! Retrieve all of [the] Power Stars in [the] castle and free us from this awful prison! Please!

The sign in the room with the entrance to The Princess's Secret Slide (PSS). It is difficult to see; it is on the wall to the left of the leftmost stained-glass window.
076

Thanks to [the] power of [the] Stars, life is returning to [the] castle. Please, Mario, [you] have to give Bowser [the] boot!

Here, let me tell [you] a little something about [the] castle. In [the] room with [the] mirrors, look carefully for anything that's not reflected in [the] mirror. And when [you] go to [the] water town, [you] can flood it with a high jump into [the] painting. Oh, by [the] way, look what I found!

The toad underneath the stairs on the second floor of the castle. This only appears when speaking to him for the first time. Afterwards, the text changes to that of ID 155.
077

It is decreed that one shall pound [the] pillars.

The sign in the room with the two pillars in the castle.
078

Break open [the] Blue Coin Block by Pounding [the] Ground with [the] [Z] Button. One Blue Coin is worth five Yellow Coins. But [you] have to hurry! The coins will disappear if [you]'re not quick to collect [the]m! Too bad.

Besides the Blue Coin Block in WF.
079

Owwwuu! Let me go! Uukee-kee! I was only teasing! Can't [you] take a joke? I'll tell [you] what, let's trade. If [you] let me go, I'll give [you] something really good. So, how about it?

//Free him/ Hold on

After grabbing Ukiki at the top of TTM.
080

Eeeh hee hee hee!

After following Ukiki to the star in the cage.
081

The mystery is of Wet or Dry. And where does [the] solution lie? The city welcomes visitors with [the] depth [the]y bring as [the]y enter.

The sign on the platform with a ! Block surrounded by an Amp in WDW.
082

Hold on to [you]r hat! If [you] lose it, [you]'ll be injured easily.

If [you] do lose [you]r Cap, [you]'ll have to find it in [the] course where [you] lost it. Oh, boy, it's not looking good for Peach. She's still trapped somewhere inside [the] walls. Please, Mario, [you] have to help her! Did [you] know that [the]re are enemy worlds inside [the] walls? Yup. It's true. Bowser's troops are [the]re, too. Oh, here, take this. I've been keeping it for [you].

The toad in the room to HMC in the basement of the castle. This only appears when speaking to him for the first time. Afterwards, the text changes to that of ID 154.
083

There's something strange about that clock. As [you] jump inside, watch [the] position of [the] big hand. Oh, look what I found! Here, Mario, catch!

The toad on the third floor of the castle. This only appears when speaking to him for the first time. Afterwards, the text changes to that of ID 156.
084

Yeeoww! Unhand me, brute! I'm late, so late, I must make haste! This shiny thing? Mine! It's mine. Finders, keepers, losers... Late, late, late... Ouch! Take it [the]n! A gift from Bowser, it was. Now let me be! I have a date! I cannot be late for tea!

After catching MIPS for the first time.
085

You don't stand a ghost of a chance in this house. If [you] walk out of here, [you] deserve... ...a Ghoul Medal...

The middle sign outside the mansion in BBH.
086

Running around in circles makes some bad guys roll [the]ir eyes.

Appears several times.[6]
087

Santa Claus isn't [the] only one who can go down a chimney! Come on in! /--Cabin Proprietor

The sign right outside the cottage's entrance in CCM.
088

Work Elevator For those who get off here: Grab [the] pole to [the] left and slide carefully down.

The sign you see after entering the room with red coins from the door in the starting area in HMC.
089

Both ways fraught with danger! Watch [you]r feet! Those who can't do [the] Long Jump, tsk, tsk. Make [you]r way to [the] right. Right: Work Elevator /// Cloudy Maze Left: Black Hole ///Underground Lake

Red Circle: Elevator 2 //// Underground Lake Arrow: You are here

The sign in front of the map at the starting area of HMC.
090

Bwa ha ha ha! You've stepped right into my trap, just as I knew [you] would! I warn [you], ”Friend,“ watch [you]r step!

On entering Bowser in the Dark World (BitDW), before the first key has been collected.
091

Danger! Strong Gusts! But [the] wind makes a comfy ride.

Appears several times.[7]
092

Pestering me again, are [you], Mario? Can't [you] see that I'm having a merry little time, making mischief with my minions? Now, return those Stars! My troops in [the] walls need [the]m! Bwa ha ha!

Bowser before the battle in BitFS.
093

Mario! You again! Well that's just fine--I've been looking for something to fry with my fire breath! Your Star Power is useless against me! Your friends are all trapped within [the] walls... And [you]'ll never see [the] Princess again! Bwa ha ha ha!

Bowser before the battle in BitS.
094

Get a good run up [the] slope! Do [you] remember [the] Long Jump? Run, press [Z], [the]n jump!

The sign at the Wall Kicks Will Work section of CCM, right after the narrow path. Also the sign at the starting area in Tall, Tall Mountain (TTM).
095

To read a sign, stand in front of it and press [B], like [you] did just now.

When [you] want to talk to a Koopa Troopa or o[the]r animal, stand right in front of it. Please recover [the] Stars that were stolen by Bowser in this course.

The rightmost of the two signs beside the boxes near the starting area in BoB.
096

The path is narrow here. Easy does it! No one is allowed on top of [the] mountain! And if [you] know what's good for [you], [you] won't wake anyone who's sleeping! Move slowly, tread lightly.

The sign at the top of the large ramp in WF.
097

Don't be a pushover! If anyone tries to shove [you] around, push back! It's one-on-one, with a fiery finish for [the] loser!

On entering LLL during the first mission before completing it.
098

Come on in here... ...heh, heh, heh...

On entering BBH during the first mission before completing it.
099

Eh he he... You're mine, now, hee hee! I'll pass right through this wall. Can [you] do that? Heh, heh, heh!

UNUSED - Was intended to be used on entering BBH during the first mission before completing it.
100

Ukkiki...Wakkiki...kee kee! Ha! I snagged it! It's mine! Heeheeheeee!

The monkey by the waterfall in TTM, if you grab him while you have the hat.
101

Ackk! Let...go... You're...choking...me... Cough...I've been framed! This Cap? Oh, all right, take it. It's a cool Cap, but I'll give it back. I think it looks better on me than it does on [you], though! Eeeee! Kee keee!

The monkey by the waterfall in TTM, if you grab him while it has the hat.
102

Pssst! The Boos are super shy. If [you] look [the]m in [the] eyes, [the]y fade away, but if [you] turn [you]r back, [the]y reappear. It's no use trying to hit [the]m when [the]y're fading away. Instead, sneak up behind [the]m and punch.

The rightmost sign outside the mansion in BBH, and the rightmost sign behind the fountain in the courtyard.
103

Upon four towers one must alight... Then at [the] peak shall shine [the] light...

The sign in the pyramid in SSL, at the end of the left path from the entrance.
104

The shadowy star in front of [you] is a ”Star Marker.“ When [you] collect all 8 Red Coins, [the] Star will appear here.

In the area with the Star Marker and the 4 stumps in BoB.
105

Ready for blastoff! Come on, hop into [the] cannon!

You can reach [the] Star on [the] floating island by using [the] four cannons. Use [the] Control Stick to aim, [the]n press [A] to fire.

If [you]'re handy, [you] can grab on to trees or poles to land.

After opening the cannon in BoB.
106

Ready for blastoff! Come on, hop into [the] cannon!

After opening the cannon in any course except BoB.
107

Ghosts... ...don't... ...DIE! Heh, heh, heh! Can [you] get out of here... ...alive?

After killing a Boo during the first mission of BBH.
108

Boooooo-m! Here comes [the] master of mischief, [the] tower of terror, [the] Big Boo! Ka ha ha ha...

After killing all the Boos on the ground floor in the mansion in BBH.
109

Ooooo Nooooo! Talk about out-of-body experiences--my body has melted away! Have [you] run in to any headhunters lately?? I could sure use a new body! Brrr! My face might freeze like this!

The snowman's head in CCM before receiving a body.
110

I need a good head on my shoulders. Do [you] know of anybody in need of a good body? Please! I'll follow [you] if [you] do!

The snowman's body in CCM before rolling down the hill.
111

Perfect! What a great new body! Here--this is a present for [you]. It's sure to warm [you] up.

The snowman after the head and body have united.
112

Collect as many coins as possible! They'll refill [you]r Power Meter.

You can check to see how many coins [you]'ve collected in each of [the] 15 enemy worlds. You can also recover power by touching [the] Spinning Heart.

The faster [you] run through [the] heart, [the] more power [you]'ll recover.

The sign beside the Spinning Heart in BoB.
113

There are special Caps in [the] red, green and blue blocks. Step on [the] switches in [the] hidden courses to activate [the] Cap Blocks.

Signs with this text appear beside several Cap Blocks. The first occurrence is beside the Wing Cap Block near the first bridge in BoB.
114

It makes me so mad! We build [you]r houses, [you]r castles. We pave [you]r roads, and still [you] walk all over us. Do [you] ever say thank [you]? No! Well, [you]'re not going to wipe [you]r feet on me! I think I'll crush [you] just for fun! Do [you] have a problem with that? Just try to pound me, wimp! Ha!

The Whomp King before the battle in WF.
115

No! Crushed again! I'm just a stepping stone, after all. I won't gravel, er, grovel. Here, [you] win. Take this with [you]!

After defeating the Whomp King in WF.
116

Whaaa....Whaaat? Can it be that a pipsqueak like [you] has defused [the] Bob-omb king???? You might be fast enough to ground me, but [you]'ll have to pick up [the] pace if [you] want to take King Bowser by [the] tail. Methinks my troops could learn a lesson from [you]! Here is [you]r Star, as I promised, Mario.

If [you] want to see me again, select this Star from [the] menu. For now, farewell.

Said by King Bob-Omb after being defeated.
117

Who...walk...here? Who...break...seal? Wake..ancient..ones? We no like light... Rrrrummbbble... We no like...intruders! Now battle... ...hand... ...to... ...hand!

Eyerok before the battle in SSL.
118

Grrrrumbbble! What...happen? We...crushed like pebble. You so strong! You rule ancient pyramid! For today... Now, take Star of Power. We...sleep...darkness.

After defeating Eyerok in SSL.
119

Grrr! I was a bit careless. This is not as I had planned...but I still hold [the] power of [the] Stars, and I still have Peach. Bwa ha ha! You'll get no more Stars from me! I'm not finished with [you] yet, but I'll let [you] go for now. You'll pay for this... later!

After defeating Bowser in BitDW.
120

Ooowaah! Can it be that I've lost??? The power of [the] Stars has failed me... this time. Consider this a draw. Next time, I'll be in perfect condition.

Now, if [you] want to see [you]r precious Princess, come to [the] top of [the] tower. I'll be waiting! Gwa ha ha ha!

After defeating Bowser in BitFS.
121

Nooo! It can't be! You've really beaten me, Mario?!! I gave those troops power, but now it's fading away! Arrgghh! I can see peace returning to [the] world! I can't stand it! Hmmm... It's not over yet...

C'mon troops! Let's watch [the] ending toge[the]r! Bwa ha ha!

After defeating Bowser in BitS with less than 120 Stars.
122

The Black Hole Right: Work Elevator /// Cloudy Maze Left: Underground Lake

The sign in the room with rolling rocks, by the door leading to the room with the red coins.
123

Metal Cavern Right: To Waterfall Left: Metal Cap Switch

The sign at the start of Cavern of the Metal Cap.
124

Work Elevator Danger!! Read instructions thoroughly! Elevator continues in [the] direction of [the] arrow activated.

The sign by the large steps leading to the platform controlled by arrows in HMC.
125

Hazy Maze-Exit Danger! Closed. Turn back now.

The sign by the blocked-off slope in the room with red coins in HMC.
126

Up: Black Hole Right: Work Elevator /// Hazy Maze

The sign next to the elevator in the cave coming from the room with the red coins, which leads to the room with rolling rocks.
127

Underground Lake Right: Metal Cave Left: Abandoned Mine ///(Closed) A gentle sea dragon lives here. Pound on his back to make him lower his head. Don't become his lunch.

The sign in the underground lake, next to the gate that must be opened with a switch.
128

You must fight with honor! It is against [the] royal rules to throw [the] king out of [the] ring!

Said by King Bob-Omb if he is thrown out of the 'ring'.
129

Welcome to [the] Vanish Cap Switch Course! All of [the] blue blocks [you] find will become solid once [you] step on [the] Cap Switch. You'll disappear when [you] put on [the] Vanish Cap, so [you]'ll be able to elude enemies and walk through many things. Try it out!

After entering Vanish Cap Under the Moat before the blue switch has been pressed.
130

Welcome to [the] Metal Cap Switch Course! Once [you] step on [the] Cap Switch, [the] green blocks will become solid. When [you] turn [you]r body into metal with [the] Metal Cap, [you] can walk underwater! Try it!

After entering Cavern of the Metal Cap before the green switch has been pressed.
131

Welcome to [the] Wing Cap Course! Step on [the] red switch at [the] top of [the] tower, in [the] center of [the] rainbow ring. When [you] trigger [the] switch, all of [the] red blocks [you] find will become solid.

Try out [the] Wing Cap! Do [the] Triple Jump to take off and press [Z] to land.


Pull back on [the] Control Stick to go up and push forward to nose down, just as [you] would when flying an airplane.

After entering Tower of the Wing Cap before the red switch has been pressed.
132

Whoa, Mario, pal, [you] aren't trying to cheat, are [you]? Shortcuts aren't allowed. Now, I know that [you] know better. You're disqualified! Next time, play fair!

The penguin in the cottage if you arrived at the end first, but cheated.
133

Am I glad to see [you]! The Princess...and I...and, well, everybody...we're all trapped inside [the] castle walls.

Bowser has stolen [the] castle's Stars, and he's using [the]ir power to create his own world in [the] paintings and walls.

Please recover [the] Power Stars! As [you] find [the]m, [you] can use [the]ir power to open [the] doors that Bowser has sealed.

There are four rooms on [the] first floor. Start in [the] one with [the] painting of Bob-omb inside. It's [the] only room that Bowser hasn't sealed. When [you] collect eight Power Stars, [you]'ll be able to open [the] door with [the] big star. The Princess must be inside!

The toad in the castle foyer.
134

The names of [the] Stars are also hints for finding [the]m. They are displayed at [the] beginning of each course. You can collect [the] Stars in any order. You won't find some Stars, enemies or items unless [you] select a specific Star. After [you] collect some Stars, [you] can try ano[the]r course. We're all waiting for [you]r help!

The toad in the room with the painting to JRB.
135

It was Bowser who stole [the] Stars. I saw him with my own eyes!


He's hidden six Stars in each course, but [you] won't find all of [the]m in some courses until [you] press [the] Cap Switches. The Stars [you]'ve found will show on each course's starting screen.


If [you] want to see some of [the] enemies [you]'ve already defeated, select [the] Stars [you] recovered from [the]m.

The toad in the room with the painting to WF.
136

Wow! You've already recovered that many Stars? Way to go, Mario! I'll bet [you]'ll have us out of here in no time!

Be careful, though. Bowser and his band wrote [the] book on ”bad.“ Take my advice: When [you] need to recover from injuries, collect coins. Yellow Coins refill one piece of [the] Power Meter, Red Coins refill two pieces, and Blue Coins refill five.

To make Blue Coins appear, pound on Blue Coin Blocks.

Also, if [you] fall from high places, [you]'ll minimize damage if [you] Pound [the] Ground as [you] land.

The toad in the maze-like room with the paintings to LLL and SSH in the basement of the castle.
137

Thanks, Mario! The castle is recovering its energy as [you] retrieve Power Stars, and [you]'ve chased Bowser right out of here, on to some area ahead. Oh, by [the] by, are [you] collecting coins? Special Stars appear when [you] collect 100 coins in each of [the] 15 courses!

The toad beside the painting of BoB on the second floor of the castle.
138

Down: Underground Lake Left: Black Hole Right: Hazy Maze (Closed)

The sign in the room with the elevator leading to the underground lake in HMC.
139

Above: Automatic Elevator Elevator begins automatically and follows pre-set course. It disappears automatically, too.

The sign in the room with red coins, underneath the automatic elevator in HMC.
140

Elevator Area Right: Hazy Maze /// Entrance Left: Black Hole ///Elevator 1 Arrow: You are here

The sign by the map in the room with red coins in HMC.
141

You've recovered one of [the] stolen Power Stars! Now [you] can open some of [the] sealed doors in [the] castle. Try [the] Princess's room on [the] second floor and [the] room with [the] painting of Whomp's Fortress on Floor 1. Bowser's troops are still gaining power, so [you] can't give up. Save us, Mario! Keep searching for Stars!

After collecting a total of 1 star.
142

You've recovered three Power Stars! Now [you] can open any door with a 3 on its star.

You can come and go from [the] open courses as [you] please. The enemies ahead are even meaner, so be careful!

After collecting a total of 3 stars.
143

You've recovered eight of [the] Power Stars! Now [you] can open [the] door with [the] big Star! But Bowser is just ahead...can [you] hear [the] Princess calling?

After collecting a total of 8 stars.
144

You've recovered 30 Power Stars! Now [you] can open [the] door with [the] big Star! But before [you] move on, how's it going o[the]rwise? Did [you] pound [the] two columns down? You didn't lose [you]r hat, did [you]? If [you] did, [you]'ll have to stomp on [the] condor to get it back! They say that Bowser has sneaked out of [the] sea and into [the] underground. Have [you] finally cornered him?

After collecting a total of 30 stars.
145

You've recovered 50 Power Stars! Now [you] can open [the] Star Door on [the] third floor. Bowser's [the]re, [you] know.

Oh! You've found all of [the] Cap Switches, haven't [you]? Red, green and blue? The Caps [you] get from [the] colored blocks are really helpful. Hurry along, now. The third floor is just ahead.

After collecting a total of 50 stars.
146

You've found 70 Power Stars! The mystery of [the] endless stairs is solved, thanks to [you]--and is Bowser ever upset! Now, on to [the] final bout!

After collecting a total of 70 stars.
147

Are [you] using [the] Cap Blocks? You really should, [you] know.


To make [the]m solid so [you] can break [the]m, [you] have to press [the] colored Cap Switches in [the] castle's hidden courses. You'll find [the] hidden courses only after regaining some of [the] Power Stars.

The Cap Blocks are a big help! Red for [the] Wing Cap, green for [the] Metal Cap, blue for [the] Vanish Cap.

The sign in the room with the painting to JRB.
148

Snowman Mountain ahead. Keep out! And don't try [the] Triple Jump over [the] ice block shooter.


If [you] fall into [the] freezing pond, [you]r power decreases quickly, and [you] won't recover automatically. //--The Snowman

The sign in front of the freezing pond in SL.
149

Welcome to Princess Toadstool's secret slide! There's a Star hidden here that Bowser couldn't find. When [you] slide, press forward to speed up, pull back to slow down. If [you] slide really fast, [you]'ll win [the] Star!

The sign in the starting room of PSS.
150

Waaaa! You've flooded my house! Wh-why?? Look at this mess! What am I going to do now?

The ceiling's ruined, [the] floor is soaked...what to do, what to do? Huff... huff...it makes me so... MAD!!! Everything's been going wrong ever since I got this Star...It's so shiny, but it makes me feel... strange...

After entering the Wiggler's home in THI.
151

I can't take this anymore! First [you] get me all wet, [the]n [you] stomp on me! Now I'm really, really, REALLY mad! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

After hitting the Wiggler in THI for the first time.
152

Owwch! Uncle! Uncle! Okay, I give. Take this Star! Whew! I feel better now. I don't really need it anymore, anyway-- I can see [the] stars through my ceiling at night. They make me feel... ...peaceful. Please, come back and visit anytime.

After defeating the Wiggler in THI.
153

Hey! Who's [the]re? What's climbing on me? Is it an ice ant? A snow flea? Whatever it is, it's bugging me! I think I'll blow it away!

After climbing onto the icy platform on Snowman Mountain in SL.
154

Hold on to [you]r hat! If [you] lose it, [you]'ll be easily injured. If [you] lose it, look for it in [the] course where [you] lost it. Speaking of lost, [the] Princess is still stuck in [the] walls somewhere. Please help, Mario!

Oh, [you] know that [the]re are secret worlds in [the] walls as well as in [the] paintings, right?

The toad in the room to HMC in the basement of the castle, except for the first time you speak, in which case the text has ID 82.
155

Thanks to [the] power of [the] Stars, life is returning to [the] castle. Please, Mario, [you] have to give Bowser [the] boot!

Here, let me tell [you] a little something about [the] castle. In [the] room with [the] mirrors, look carefully for anything that's not reflected in [the] mirror. And when [you] go to [the] water town, [you] can flood it with a high jump into [the] painting.

The toad next to the steps on the second floor of the castle, except for the first time you speak, in which case the text has ID 76.
156

The world inside [the] clock is so strange! When [you] jump inside, watch [the] position of [the] big hand!

The toad on the third floor of the castle, except for the first time you speak, in which case the text has ID 83.
157

Watch out! Don't let [you]rself be swallowed by quicksand.


If [you] sink into [the] sand, [you] won't be able to jump, and if [you]r head goes under, [you]'ll be smo[the]red. The dark areas are bottomless pits.

The sign at the front of the Tox Box Maze in SSL.
158

1. If [you] jump repeatedly and time it right, [you]'ll jump higher and higher. If [you] run really fast and time three jumps right, [you] can do a Triple Jump. 2. Jump into a solid wall, [the]n jump again when [you] hit [the] wall. You can bounce to a higher level using this Wall Kick.

The sign in the courtyard on the side opposite the entrance to BBH.
159

3. If [you] stop, press [Z] to crouch, [the]n jump, [you] can perform a Backward Somersault. To do a Long Jump, run fast, press [Z], [the]n jump.

The sign in the courtyard on the side with the entrance to BBH.
160

Press [B] while running fast to do a Body Slide attack. To stand while sliding, press [A] or [B].

The leftmost sign behind the fountain in the courtyard.
161

Mario!!! It that really [you]??? It has been so long since our last adventure! They told me that I might see [you] if I waited here, but I'd just about given up hope! Is it true? Have [you] really beaten Bowser? And restored [the] Stars to [the] castle? And saved [the] Princess? I knew [you] could do it! Now I have a very special message for [you]. ”Thanks for playing Super Mario 64! This is [the] end of [the] game, but not [the] end of [the] fun. We want [you] to keep on playing, so we have a little something for [you]. We hope that [you] like it! Enjoy!!!“

The Super Mario 64 Team

Said by Yoshi on the roof of the castle.
162

No, no, no! Not [you] again! I'm in a great hurry, can't [you] see?

I've no time to squabble over Stars. Here, have it. I never meant to hide it from [you]... It's just that I'm in such a rush. That's it, that's all. Now, I must be off. Owww! Let me go!

After catching MIPS for the second time.
163

Noooo! You've really beaten me this time, Mario! I can't stand losing to [you]!

My troops...worthless! They've turned over all [the] Power Stars! What?! There are 120 in all???

Amazing! There were some in [the] castle that I missed??!!


Now I see peace returning to [the] world... Oooo! I really hate that! I can't watch-- I'm outta here! Just [you] wait until next time. Until [the]n, keep that Control Stick smokin'! Buwaa ha ha!

After defeating Bowser in BitS with 120 Stars.
164

Mario! What's up, pal? I haven't been on [the] slide lately, so I'm out of shape. Still, I'm always up for a good race, especially against an old sleddin' buddy. Whaddya say? Ready...set...

//Go//// Don't Go

The penguin in the cottage in CCM before starting a race, if you have collected all 120 stars.
165

I take no responsibility whatsoever for those who get dizzy and pass out from running around this post.

The sign on the island in the lake on the Huge Island in THI.
166

I'll be back soon. I'm out training now, so come back later. //--Koopa [the] Quick

The sign beside Koopa the Quick in THI. Note that the sign remains even when he is there.
167

Princess Toadstool's castle is just ahead.


Press [A] to jump, [Z] to crouch, and [B] to punch, read a sign, or grab something. Press [B] again to throw something [you]'re holding.

Outside the castle: the sign at the starting area.
168

Hey! Knock it off! That's [the] second time [you]'ve nailed me. Now [you]'re asking for it, linguine breath!

After hitting the Wiggler in THI for the second time.
169

Keep out! That means [you]! Arrgghh!

Anyone entering this cave without permission will meet certain disaster.

The sign at the entrance to the cave in JRB.

Notes

  1. The signs in Lethal Lava Land (LLL), Shifting Sand Land (SSL) and Snowman's Land (SL), beside the ! Block with a Koopa Shell. In LLL, the block only appears on missions 5 and 6.
  2. The sign beside the Wing Cap Block in the large field with several Bob-Ombs in BoB. Also appears on the sign by the Wing Cap Block on the pyramid in SSL.
  3. The sign at the A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit starting area in HMC, and the sign by the metal mesh in the pyramid in SSL.
  4. Outside the castle: the sign in front of the trees east of the castle, just after the bridge. The sign besides the stairs after the rotating bridge in BoB. The sign in front of the large pit to the left of the starting area in HMC.
  5. The sign closer to the ! Block on the floating island in BoB; the sign in the docks in Dire, Dire Docks (DDD) and the sign by the row of 5 coins at the top of Wet-Dry World (WDW).
  6. The sign outside the shed (with the elevator to the underground) in BBH; the leftmost sign at the starting area in Lethal Lava Land (LLL) and the sign at the starting area in SL.
  7. The sign on the island with the pink Bob-Omb in CCM; the sign on the platform with horizontal wind on the large island in THI; and the sign by the teleporter near the cannon in TTM.