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How do I get the 6th star (Behind Chain Chomp's Gate)?
  • 1 of 9: You have to break into the cage behind the Chain Chomp.
  • 2 of 9: You're not strong enough to break the bars.
  • 3 of 9: But the Chain Chomp is.
  • 4 of 9: You have to free him first.
  • 5 of 9: Dry getting his chain dettached from the post.
  • 6 of 9: You have to pound the post into the ground.
  • 7 of 9: Use the "Pound the Ground" command three times to free the Chain Chomp.
  • 8 of 9: You "Pound the Ground" by jumping and then pressing the "Z" button.
  • 9 of 9: Once you free the Chain Chomp, he will break the bars protecting this star.