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Super Mario 64 Hints

How do I get the 5th star (The Manta Ray's Reward)?

  • 1 of 5: First off, you have to have gotten the 4th star.
  • 2 of 5: The rings will have been replaced by the Manta Ray's tail.
  • 3 of 5: You have to swim through the rings this time, instead of simply staying in your own position.
  • 4 of 5: Be careful not to touch the Manta Ray's tail.
  • 5 of 5: Once you pass through all the rings, the star will appear on top of the whirlpool.