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Super Mario 64 Hints

How do I get the 5th star (Shell Shredding for Red Coins)?

  • 1 of 6: Go to the same spot where the 4th star was.
  • 2 of 6: Nearby the yellow "!" box where the 4th star was is another "!" box.
  • 3 of 6: Jump up to hit it with your head to reveal a green turtle shell.
  • 4 of 6: Mount the shell and use it to follow the trail to get all the eight red coins.
  • 5 of 6: Be careful not to fall, because you'll lose your shell.
  • 6 of 6: Once you get all red coins, the star will appear near the cannon plate near the start of this level.