Super Mario Bros. 3 Strategy

Eight worlds of blood, sweat and tears boil down to a final assault on Bowser's menacing Castle. It's been a long and difficult fight, but you've made it to Bowser's creepy looking Castle of Koopa. ...

If you've been saving your P-Wings for a rainy day, consider the airship stage a downpour. These mini-airships are the fighter planes of the Koopa's Air Force. They move faster than the Koopaling's Airships, so the screen scrolls at top speed....

Ludwig von Koopa is kaput, and only big Bowser, the terrible king of the Koopas, stands between you and the princess. To get to Bowser, you'll have to defeat an entire Koopa army....

Navigate a gnarled pipe maze to reach the goal before time runs out. Distinguished by its length, you'll really have to watch your timer on this one. Don't go after bonus items unless you have plenty of seconds. Among the items available here are 3 Fi...

Piranha Plants have overgrown the path. The Piranha Plant on the Map Screen represents a mini world which is infested by different types of Piranhas. Use a Starman from your inventory at the start of the stage....

The icy slopes of Iced Land were a true test for your nimble feet, but the diabolical, labyrinthine world of the Pipe Maze will challenge your memory and wit....

Some stages have it all: ice climbing, ice diving, and ice gardening. Either the P-Wing or the Frog Suit will give you a bonus in this world....

Clear a runway blocked by Buster Beetles, Koopa Troopas and Ice Blocks. The passage to the goal in this stage is located in an unexpected place. You can only clear this level if you are Raccoon Mario, and even then, it's a tough task....

Mario's teeth are sure to chatter as he descends from the sunny landscape above the clouds to a frozen winter wonderland. Be glad you've got the warm and cozy Tanooki Suit—you'll need it to keep out the winter chill....

Fire spurts from above and below in a bizarre lava-dripping dungeon. All of the Podoboos that you've encountered in the past have bubbled out of lava lakes. In this fortress, they drop out of the ceiling as well!...

After proving the old adage, "the bigger they are, the harder they fall," you're off to conquer the high-flying challenges of the Sky. Good thing Mario's not afraid of heights....

After proving the old adage, "the bigger they are, the harder they fall," you're off to conquer the high-flying challenges of the Sky. Good thing Mario's not afraid of heights....

Guided Missile Bills guard the fabulously furry Tanooki Suit. You have to like the Tanooki Suit. Not only is it cool looking, it gives Mario the same powers as the Raccoon Suit, as well as the ability to turn into a Statue!...

Life couldn't be much better. You've liberated Sea Side, explored the seafloor and enjoyed a sleek swim in the Frog Suit. However, Mario's troubles are about to get bigger. Much bigger....

Take a deep breath before diving into a submerged fortress with claustrophobic corridors. This water-filled fortress is the home of another new enemy, Stretch, a ghost who hides under the floor, ready to ooze out and scare you....

Even the clouds conspire against Mario on a steeply sloped stage. Most methods for getting unlimited 1-Ups involve skill and practice. In this world, the technique automatically....

Moving from the dry desert to the bottom of the sea, Mario is in for quite a change in scenery. You'll have to imitate an amphibian to survive your aquatic adventure. It can't get any wetter than this!...

Finally, a desert oasis! Unfortunately, you won't have time to relax in paradise. Take the high road for big loot! You have your choice of ways to go here, but the upper path is definitely recommended because it's guarded by fewer enemies and offers c...

With Larry Koopa out of the picture, it's time to say arrivederci to lush Grass Land. Ahead you'll find the golden sands and scorching heat of the great Desert Hill (a.k.a. Koopahari Desert)....

A meat-headed Koopa boss named BOOM-BOOM defends Grass Land's stony fortress. He has also hidden a second whistle in this fortress. BOOM-BOOM is a big Koopa bully, and he guards the danger-filled fortress in the middle of this world....

The first world on the wild road to Bowser's Castle may not be as challenging as later worlds, but it's got more than its share of secrets and surprises. ...