Super Mario 64 Hints

How do I get the 4th star (Red Coins in the Floating Isle)?

  • 1 of 9: You have to find all 8 red coins on this level.  Keep reading for a list of where they are:
  • 2 of 9: 1) On the moving blocks near the beginning of the level that can shove you off the map.
  • 3 of 9: 2) Climb the stairs and jump on top of the higher of the two blue blocks that go up and down.  Jump from him to the red coin directly above you.
  • 4 of 9: 3) Behind the sleeping plant at the top of the stars.
  • 5 of 9: 4) Around the corner from the first sleeping plant.
  • 6 of 9: 5) Stand on the revolving platform near the 2nd sleeping plant.
  • 7 of 9: 6) On the slope beneath the revolving platform.
  • 8 of 9: 7&8) On the floating islands on the side of the castle.
  • 9 of 9: After you get the eight coins, the star will appear near the moving blocks with the eyes and smiles near the beginning.