Items in Super Mario 64
Super Mario 64 features a variety of items that help Mario on his adventure. Learn about the most important items below!
Power Star
The main collectible in the game. Mario needs to collect Power Stars to unlock doors and progress through the castle.
Red Coin
Special coins found in each level. Collecting all 8 Red Coins in a level rewards Mario with a Power Star.
Caps
Special power-ups that grant Mario unique abilities:
- Wing Cap: Allows Mario to fly
- Metal Cap: Turns Mario metallic, allowing him to walk underwater
- Vanish Cap: Makes Mario transparent and able to pass through some walls
1-Up Mushroom
Grants Mario an extra life. These are hidden throughout the levels and are crucial for challenging areas.
Coin
Regular coins restore Mario's health and grant an extra life when 100 are collected.
Key
Used to unlock doors in Bowser levels. Mario must defeat Bowser to obtain these keys.