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Super Mario 64 Hints

How do I get the 6th star (Eye to Eye in the Secret Room)?

  • 1 of 8: This level requires the invisibility cap.
  • 2 of 8: First, get the invisibility cap.
  • 3 of 8: It is in the blue "!" box near the bookcase in the room on the far right on the second level of the mansion.
  • 4 of 8: Use a wall kick to get higher up as you did when you got the 5th star.
  • 5 of 8: The giant eyeball in the next room has your star.
  • 6 of 8: You have to defeat him without attacking him.
  • 7 of 8: He doesn't like having to move around much.
  • 8 of 8: Run around him in circles until he spins out of control and turns into your star.