Super Mario Bros. 2 Strategy

Finally, you've come to Wart's twisting castle, the source of all the evil in the World of Dreams. Now is the time to show your strength! The final world is long, complicated and tricky....

Mario's long quest is almost over. Only one adventure left: you must go through World 7-1 to get to Wart's castle in the sky. Now is the time to use the skills you've been building up all along, like riding Albatosses and climbing ladders....

Get through this world, and you can finally advance to World 7, where your ultimate enemy, Wart, is waiting for you! Birdo and Triclyde (or Mouser in Super Mario Advance), the mini-bosses of the pyramid, are guarding the finish line. It's not over! Th...

In World 6-2, get on the back of your enemy Albatoss and start on your loooooong night journey. If you fall off, you're done for. But you can move ahead so much easier this way, compared to leaping across waterfalls on Trouters....

Only two more Worlds remain in your adventure. World 6-1 looks a lot like the World of Deserts in World 2, but you'll run into more enemies and quicksand here. You'll have to look hard to find the key in map B....

World 5-3 will be a long one. First of all, Bob-Ombs will attack you one after another. So climb up inside the big tree and ride on Pidget's carpet. But brace yourself: Clawgrip, the big crab, will hit you with a rock at the end. Be prepared for a har...

World 5 is a night world. You can see the clouds and stars, but no moon. In the first half of World 5-2, you'll have to cross the vines with Hoopsters. Good luck, it's not easy. After that, there's a drop to the bottom of a very deep valley....

World 5-1 may just be the most difficult level in the original Super Mario Bros. 2. It was made significantly easier in Super Mario Advance. You must cross a waterfall that seems to be endless. ...

Once you climb up the ladder and get above ground, you're going to run into Birdo again. This time, she's not meant to be a mini-boss; she's actually there to help you....

World 4-2 is as challenging as riding whales. In map A, you might have some trouble with all of the Beezos flying at you. The best strategy is to make small jumps and keep moving. At map B, you'll have to walk across the backs of whales....

The fourth world that Mario and crew enter is encased with ice. Watch your step, because it's slippery! If you fall, there's nothing to save you here. To make things worse, enemies like Flurry, Autobomb, and your old pal Shyguy will be on your heels. ...

Welcome to World 3-2. You'll need strong legs in this terrain because you'll be running up and down a lot of ladders as you go from the surface down to the second floor of the underground and back again....

Welcome to World 3-2. You'll need strong legs in this terrain because you'll be running up and down a lot of ladders as you go from the surface down to the second floor of the underground and back again. ...

Surprise, surprise! In this world, you'll come across a huge waterfall. Do you dare brave a climb to the top? A big waterfall is no problem if you hitch a ride to the top on a handy flying carpet passing by....

You've finally made it through World 2. Congratulations! On the map you will find such tricks as quicksand that traps you or places where you need to dig deep into the ground....

The World of Deserts seems extremely difficult when you are not used to it. World 2-2 is not that different from the level that you've just come through....

There are new dangers here: quicksand that sucks you down if you stand still and stacked bricks that block your path. You'll have to dig your way out through the sand, and it's not so easy. ...

This is the last stage of World 1. Congrats! You're doing great. This area starts with a horizontal scroll, changes to a vertical scroll, and then goes back to a horizontal scroll. ...

Now Mario's adventure really takes off. Just climb aboard the magic carpet and it's up, up, and away with Mario. Right after you start your adventure in this area, you will find yourself in the sky. Consider your option. There is only one smart way to...

Climb mountains, cross valleys and oceans, and brave the darkness. You're off on a wild and crazy adventure. Some powerful enemies are waiting for you to appear, so watch your every step!...

The last block, right above the pipe entrance, has 10 coins hidden inside....

Perhaps the most challenging world of this game, World D begins very unfriendly, and discriminating your small-sized hero. The Power-Up is too far to the left, and this line of bricks ends in the middle of the gap, and adding those meddling Hammer Bro...

Position your plumber to the left of the first ground pipe. Then, when the Piranha Plant sinks and the Koopa walks to the left edge of the bricks, jump and bounce off of the Koopa to the top of the next pipe....

World B contains one difference in Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels. Instead of green Super Springs, you will find red Springs that only launch you into the air for a very short time. This will likely change your progress....

Welcome to the Worlds A, B, C and D; the most challenging of the Lost Levels. To unlock these top secret Worlds, you will need to acquire at least eight stars on your title screen by finishing the game eight times (regardless if you use warps or not)....

Welcome to World 9, also known as Fantasy World. Its four bizarre stages can only be reached by hearty adventurers who complete all of the first eight worlds in correct order. They are the ultimate Lost Levels....

Start by jumping over those nasty Piranha Plants. Stomp the Buzzy Beetle and kick its shell to get out of the way some enemies ahead. Don't forget your Power-Up on the seventh "?" Block....

Watch the dual Piranha Plants right at the start and run when the pipes are clear....

A Power-Up, a 1-Up, and a Starman are yours for the taking. Grab the items that you need, then dash with invincibility past the Hammer Brother ahead....

Stay low. Piranha Plants drop down from the hanging pipes. Wait for them to go back up, then make low jumps....

New persistent red Piranha Plants and a flying Lakitu welcome you to a very challenging world. Be careful!...

Run under the Hammer Bros. here and collect the Starman....

Run with super speed for the length of the bridge. You'll easily avoid contact with a flock of flying Koopas....

Don't take World 1-1 for granted! There are two ordinary "?" blocks with Poisonous Mushrooms in this level and the very first Power-Up is not on a "?" block. This introductory level is the very face of the high level of difficulty that awaits you...