Shifting Sand Land

After you get 8 stars you can enter the room on the 2nd floor with a star on it. Enter the room and walk towards the Peach picture and you will fall through the trap door Bowser has placed. Beat Bowser at the end of the level and he'll give you a key. Once you are back to the entrance of the castle go through one of the brown doors on either side of the stairs. This will lead you to a hallway where you immediately turn left. Walk down the stairs and walk down the hall to the left. Enter the door. Turn right and then walk forward until you see the fiery face. take a left and another left until you see a dead end. jump through the wall straight ahead and you will be in Shifting Sand Land.

Perspective Portraits

Here are the location of the three perspective portraits to unlock Mario,
Luigi, and Wario in Super Mario 64 DS:

Mario's Portrait:
Behind the 8-Star Door in the Mini-game
room.

Luigi's Portrait:
In the level "Big Boo's Haunt" on the top
floor (Not the roof).

Wario's Portrait:
In  the mirror room (in the second floor
of the castle). You must grab the Power
Flower on one of the small pillars and
go through the mirror. THEN you will be
able to access Wario's Portrait.

(NOTE: You must be Luigi in order to
access Wario's portrait)

Mysterios mountainside

On the mysterious mountainside level when you get to the cloud that will blow your hat off, after that ull see a ring of coins in a loop. Behind that is a thing you jump into. There will be a slide. Complete the slide 2 get a star.

Luigi's 2 most tricky rabbits

Are you running around in search of the rabbits for luigi? These are the 2 your probably looking for. The first tricky one is so easy to get i cant believe i had a tough time on this this guy is so easy. go in the 8-star room in peach's rec room with Luigi. Boom there it is. The other tricky one is on top of the roof of the castle and he is only accessible after you collect all 150 stars. But the mini-games to them aren't that great cuz there both slot games.

Castle Grounds Cannon

Notice that there is a cannon with a cage over it in the castle's front yard and you don't know how to open it? well, Original Super Mario 64 Veterans will probably know after all 150 stars are collected, the cage will be open. when it is, you may shoot yourself up onto the castle roof. There is 3 free lives up there and a box to fly, get fire breath, turn invisible, or turn metal (depending on the character you are). Sorry to say, there is no one up on top with 100 lives for you unlike the original in which Yoshi is up there waiting for you to give you 100 lives and give you thanks from the Super Mario 64 team.

How to free Mario, Luigi and Wario

To free Mario, you need at least 8 stars, then go up the stairs in the main room and open the door on the far right. Inside the mini-game room there will be a door that requires 8 stars. Open the door and inside the next room will be a painting with mario on it. Jump in the painting and finish off the level to get the key to free mario.

To free luigi you'll have to go to Big Boo's mansion and go onto the balcony. Once your on the balcony a painting of Luigi will be there. Jump into it and complete the level to retrieve the key to open Luigi's door and free him.

To free Wario you'll have to be playing as Luigi, On the second floor in the glass room there will be a 3 or 4 power flowers on the these stone statues. Grab a flower to turn Luigi invisible, then walk through the mirror and jump into the painting with Wario on it. Finish of the level to get the key to free Wario.

Extra star

You know when you race the penguin after u beat him he will be gone. So go down the slide in 20 secs or under and you will get a extra star.

ed. note: problems have been reported with this cheat - use at your own risk!

99 Lives

First you have to lower th water outside of the castle. Then you go to the level where you are invisible. From there look down at the platforms, but stay a safe distance away from the black dot. There's like 5-8. Try to go onto the platforms with lives. It should take you a while because it's pretty much about 10-30 minutes. Once you have collected all of the lives just jump off the edge you won't lose any lives. Continue this process about 20 times and then you will have 100 lives.

ed. note: problems have been reported with this cheat - use at your own risk!

Secret Star

For this cheat to work you need to be luigi. First, go to the second floor. Then, go to the room with the giant mirror. Then, grab a power flower on a pedestal. Once your invisible go into the giant mirror and go through the door that you came in to the room (on the mirror side). Once you go through it you will see a star.

Coins from course 2

On course to there are those things that will try to smash you. What you need to do is go under one. When he is about to hit you run out of the way. Then jump on his back. DO NOT GROUND POUND! Just jump. A coin should come out. Do it again, another coin. you can get 5 coins extra per whomp king. then when you jump, and no coins come out, do a ground pound.

White Rabbits' Secret Star

Occasionally, in places where you would normally see a colored rabbit, there will be a glowing white rabbit. I can't tell you where they are because they shift around lots, but they are always replacing a normal rabbit. There are 8 of them in total, and if you get all 8, they will give you a key to the 4th locked door in the room where you can switch characters (the key is for the door without a letter on it). Inside the door is one of the Castle's Secret Power Stars. Note: as with the character doors, you won't actually see the room behind the door, but your character will come out holding a Star. If you go into the room again, you will hear some Boos laughing, and your character will come out and say something. Since different characters have different rabbits, use all of the characters to find rabbits. For me, the first and last rabbits were found by Yoshi in the front lawn, and all the rest were found by Mario in the basement.

ed. note: problems have been reported with this cheat - use at your own risk!

Unlimited Lives Easy

When you first get about 3 stars you can go to the Ice Mountain level.  When you first start you see a house jump on top of it and go down the chimney.  When you first get in center your camera and go straight forward to the penguin and jump over him.  After that slide down the slide and you will come to a big sheet of ice wall.  You will see coins following a row follow the coins and go down the secret slope to get 2 extra lives. 

WAIT THAT'S NOT IT!!! After Mario (or character) hits his head and he is on the 2nd ledge go to the right and around the corner and hit the box to get a total of 3 lives.

Repeat to get more lives.

The Secret of The Battle Fort

You have to have a fair amount of stars to do this.  First when you enter the castle you know there are two wooden doors on the side of the stairs.  Go in one of them.  When you enter one you will see a ghost if you don't your not far enough.  After you go down the long hallway and into the gardin go to the very right top corner.  You will see a couple of red blocks to smash.  Smash the one in front of the other two and you drop down a hole.  Collect all five silver stars to get a real one.

Get 6th star on Course 2

OK, head to the cannon and carefully aim at the very tip of the wall on the right( to the right of the slippery hill ) and fire and a star will appear. It may take a few times to work, it took me about 15. 



Secret star at rainbow tower

Look at the sun in the castle after getting Mario, then you'll be flying hit the switch on the center platform, leave and come back to get every red coin. They are in a circle around the whole place.

Unlimited Lives + Secret Levels

After you enter the main door go to your right and up the stairs and there will be a #3 door(you need 3 stars)go in side and to your left go in between the fish tank and the info. card and if up up up high enough you will get a life....go to the bomb painting go in the level then exit and go bak to life place (repeat sequence)....also in the place where you get the lives on the right is another little place jump up into it and your in a secret level!!!...also if you go up the stairs to the #1 door and go in it and jump in the princess painting on your right for a secret level....and if you go down that level fast enough you will catch a extra life...also if you go through main door to inside and go through the wooden doors you will se a ghost follow it and go through the door and hit the big ghost from behind(its easy) he wiil have another secret level go in it and thats where you get luigi!

Course 1: Bob-omb Battlefield

From the entrance of the Castle, follow the red floor to the far-left door that has a blank yellow star on it. Enter the door, then go forward and jump into the painting of the marching Bob-ombs.

Star 1: Big Bob-omb on the Summit
Work your way to the very top of the mountain and defeat the Big Bob-omb for the Star. From where you begin Course 1, follow the dirt path over the wooden bridge. Continue past the Big Chomp, then over the unstable wooden bridge. Go right through the opening in the metal fence. Go right and cross the small pit with rolling balls. Follow the dirt path up the mountain, making sure to avoid all of the large black rolling balls. At the top of the mountain, talk to the Big Bob-omb. Defeat him for the Star.

Star 2: Race against Koopa the Quick
Talk to the Koopa and agree to race him to the mountaintop. If you win, he'll give you a Star. You can only complete this objective as Mario. If you are not Mario, check the Touch Screen for the location of the nearest Mario Hat. Collect it, then come back to Koopa to race. The race calls for you to follow the same path you took to reach the Big Bob-omb at the top of the mountain. From where you begin Course 1, follow the dirt path over the wooden bridge. Continue past the Big Chomp, then over the unstable wooden bridge. Go right through the opening in the metal fence. Go right and cross the small pit with rolling balls. Follow the dirt path up the mountain, making sure to avoid all of the large black rolling balls.

Star 3: 5 Silver Stars
Collect the five Silver Stars scattered throughout the area, then collect the Star near the entrance. Collect the stars in any order. All Stars are visible on the Touch Screen Map. Any time you are hit by an enemy, you will drop one of the stars you have collected. One Star is above the tree near the entrance. One Star is attached to the Chomp's chain. One Star is inside a tree on the left side of the course. One Star is in a flower patch on the far side of the course. One Star is carried by a Goomba at the base of the mountain.

Star 4: Big Bob-omb's Revenge
Work your way to the very top of the mountain and defeat the Big Bob-omb for the Star. You must defeat the Big Bob-omb as Mario this time. Collect the Mario Hat on your way up the mountain. From where you begin Course 1, follow the dirt path over the wooden bridge. Continue past the Big Chomp, then over the unstable wooden bridge. Go right through the opening in the metal fence. Go right and cross the small pit with rolling balls. Follow the dirt path up the mountain, making sure to avoid all of the large black rolling balls. There is a Goomba wearing a Mario Hat about halfway up the mountain. Destroy it to collect the hat. At the top of the mountain, talk to the Big Bob-omb. Defeat him for the Star.

Star 5: Mario Wings to the Sky
Get the Wing Cap from the floating island, then fly through the five rings of yellow coins . Collect the Yellow Coin in the center of each ring in order to make a Star appear near the four wooden posts. After locating the Red Switch Block in the Tower of the Wing Cap, use the Cannon to reach the floating island. Jump into the Red Exclamation Block to obtain the Wing Cap, then use the Cannon to shoot yourself into the ring of Yellow Coins. Fly through all five rings and collect the Yellow Coin in the center of each ring in order to make a Star appear near the four wooden posts.

Star 6: Find the 8 Red Coins
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the course. Six of the Red Coins are out in the open, one is under the concrete bridge near the large metal gate (this is the most -missed coin), and one is located on the small island in the sky. After you collect all eight Red Coins, the Star will appear near the four wooden posts. You can collect the eight Red Coins in any order. One is located above the two moving platforms near the Big Chomp. One is located on top of a rock in the grassy field. One is located above the wooden post that the Big Chomp is chained to. One is located underneath the concrete bridge near the metal gate. One is located on the grassy hill near the bottom of the mountain. One is located on top of a tree that is on the island in the sky. Two are located next to the four wooden posts in the grassy field.

Star 7: Behind Big Chomp's Gate
>From where you begin Course 1, follow the dirt path to the stationary wooden bridge. Continue left to the Chain-Chomp, then quickly Stomp the wooden post that he's chained to. Repeat this two more times until the Chain-Chomp breaks free and opens the gate for you. Enter the small opening behind the gate to collect Star 7.

Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star objectives. Although we don't have directions to locate the coins, you'll find 146 coins on the course. A Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals two Yellow Coins.

Course 2: Whomp's Fortress

Course 2 is located near the right side of the Castle's first floor. From the entrance of the Castle, walk forward to the base of the large red stairwell. Go to the right of the stairs and enter the door that has a yellow star with the number 1 on it. Once inside the small room, go forward and jump into the painting of large fortress tower. You must already have one Star to enter the Fortress

Star 1: Chip off Whomp's Block
Work your way to the very top of the Fortress and defeat the Giant Whomp. From where you begin Course 2, jump onto the ledge. Double Jump onto the top of the stone wall. Follow the path up to the wooden sign. Turn left and follow the path to the sleeping Piranha Plant. Tiptoe past the plant, then cross the collapsing bridge. Cross the wooden plank. Wait for the revolving wooden platform to reach the ledge you are standing on. Walk onto the center of the platform, then ride it to the other side. Continue right past the two Small Whomps. Ride one of the platforms to the top of the Fortress. Once at the top of the Fortress, talk to the Giant Whomp, then battle him to receive the Star.

Star 2: To the Top of the Fortress
Work your way to the very top of the Fortress by following the same path you did to locate the Giant Whomp. Climb to the top of the tower to obtain a Star. From where you begin Course 2, jump onto the ledge. Double Jump onto the top of the stone wall. Follow the path up to the wooden sign. Turn left and follow the path to the sleeping Piranha Plant. Tiptoe past the plant, then cross the collapsing bridge. Cross the wooden plank. Wait for the revolving wooden platform to reach the ledge you are standing on. Walk onto the center of the platform, then ride it to the other side. Continue right past the two Small Whomps. Ride one of the platforms to the top of the Fortress. Jump across the platforms to reach the top of the tower for a Star.

Star 3: Shoot into the Wild Blue
>From where you begin Course 2, jump onto the ledge. Double Jump onto the top of the stone wall. Go left through the shallow water field and talk to the Pink Bob-omb to activate the Cannon. Drop into the Cannon. Aim the crosshairs down and left until you see a ledge with a flagpole. Aim the crosshairs at the center brick column, then move them up until the left and right triangles are above the top brick platform. Shoot out of the Cannon. If successful, you will collide with the center column; If not, try again. Finally, slide down the small pole and collect the Star on the ledge below.

Star 4: Red Coins on the Floating Isle
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the course. After you collect all eight, a Star will appear near the entrance of the course. You can collect the coins in any order. One is located above the moving block near the entrance. One is located above the Blue Thwomp near the entrance. One is located behind the sleeping Piranha Plant. One is located on the narrow ledge between the two sleeping Piranha Plants. One is located in the flower patch at the opposite end of the Course. One is located next to the revolving platform. Two are located on top of the floating islands in the sky.

Star 5: Fall onto the Caged Island
Collect the Star that's located inside the floating caged island in the sky. From where you begin Course 2, jump into the tree and awaken the friendly Owl. Grab the Owl by holding the A Button, then allow the Owl to fly you above the Fortress. Once directly over the caged island, let go of the Owl and drop down onto the Star.

Star 6: Blast Away the Wall
>From where you begin, jump onto the small ledge next to the stone wall, then Double Jump onto the top of the stone wall. Go left through the shallow water field and jump into the Cannon. Aim the crosshairs at the top-right corner of the right wall that appears below the moving wooden platform. Shoot Mario into the wall to break off the corner and reveal a Star. To reach the Star, either re-enter the Cannon and shoot yourself into it, or climb up the Fortress and drop down onto it.

Star 7: Switch Star of the Fortress
>From where you begin, go right and follow the grassy path. Jump across the first gap. Locate the red block within the wall alcove and Stomp it to destroy it. Step on the star switch. Continue following the path, jumping over the fences and gaps , to reach the Star before it disappears. If the Star disappears, return to the star switch and step on it again.

Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star objectives. You'll find 141 coins on the course. A Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals two Yellow Coins.

Course 3: Jolly Roger Bay

Course 3 is located on the right side of the Castle's first floor. From the entrance of the Castle, follow the red floor to the far right door that has a yellow star with the number three on it. Enter the door, then go forward and jump into the painting of the sunken ship. You must have three Stars to enter

Star 1: Plunder in the Sunken Ship
Enter the water and swim to the other side of the lake. Swim down to the bottom to discover a Sunken Ship guarded by an Eel. After approximately two minutes, the giant Eel will swim out of the window. Enter the Sunken Ship. Open the chest to drain the water. Climb the platforms to reach the Yellow Exclamation Block at the other end of the ship. Jump into the block to obtain the Star.

Star 2: Can the Eel Come out to Play?
Jump into the lake, then swim down into the deep section of water, nearest to the ship, until you locate the Eel popping its head out of an opening in the seawall. Swim in front of the Eel to lure it out of its cave, then carefully swim behind the Eel and touch the Star on its tail. This can be tricky, because the Eel moves in many different directions. If the Eel re-enters the cave, simply lure it back out and try again.

Star 3: Treasure of the Ocean Cave
Swim to the deep section of water and locate a cave within the seawall. Swim through the cave's tunnel to reach a secluded dry area with falling pillars. Follow the path to the end of the cave and open the chests in the following order: Open the chest at the rear of the room; open the chest to the left of the first chest you opened; open the chest on the far right side of the room; and then open the remaining chest to receive the Star.

Star 4: Red Coins on the Ship Afloat
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the course. Four of the Red Coins are found underwater inside the clam shells, one is located near the Pink Bob-omb and three are located on the Ship. After you collect all eight Red Coins, the Star will appear on the Ship. You can collect the eight Red Coins in any order.

Star 5: Blast to the Stone Pillar
>From where you begin Course 3, follow the shoreline to the right until you reach some water. Swim forward to the small piece of land with the Pink Bob-omb on it. Talk to her to activate the Cannon. Swim to the small rock island near the entrance of the course, with a Cannon in it. Enter the Cannon. Move the crosshairs down and to the right until you see three stone pillars sticking out of the water. Aim the top and bottom triangles so they are covering the far-left pillar, then move the crosshairs up about 2 inches above the pillar. Shoot out of the Cannon and grab onto the far-left stone pillar. If you miss, make the proper adjustments in the aiming, then try it again. Once on the stone pillar, face away from the Star, then jump over to the ledge to collect it.

Star 6: Switch Star of the Bay
You need to play as Luigi to get this Star. Swim to the deep section of water and locate a cave within the seawall. Swim through the cave's tunnel to reach a secluded dry area with falling pillars. Hit the Red Block for a Power Flower to make Luigi Invisible. Follow the right wall to locate a star switch next to a wooden sign. Step on it to make a Star appear. Follow the path to the end of the cave to collect the Star.

Star 7: Through the Jet Stream
You need to use Wario to swim into the jet stream and collect the Star. From the beginning of Course 3, swim out to the Red Exclamation Block located on the right side of the lake. Jump into the block and touch the Power Flower to become Metal. Jump into the water toward the ship. After sinking to the bottom, quickly jump into the jet stream and collect the Star.

Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star objectives. You'll find 104 coins on the course. A Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals two Yellow Coins.

Course 4: Cool, Cool Mountain

Course 4 is located near the left side of the Castle's first floor. From the entrance of the Castle, walk forward to the base of the large red stairwell. Go to the left of the stairs and enter the door that has a yellow star with the number three on it. Once inside the small room, go forward and jump into the center painting of the snowman. You need three Stars to enter this course.

Star 1: Slip Slidin' Away
Jump on top of the cabin near the entrance of the course, then enter the chimney. Once inside, slide down to the bottom of the Snow Slide, then exit through the wooden door and collect the Star. If you are having difficulties safely reaching the bottom of the slide, there's a shortcut that will make things a little easier for you. The shortcut is located in the first tunnel you pass through. While sliding through the tunnel, look for a row of five Yellow Coins that are lined up in the direction of the right wall. Follow the path into the wall to locate a hidden passageway. This shortcut will take you straight to the end of the slide.

Star 2: Li'l Penguin Lost
Go to the top of the mountain and pick up the Baby Penguin, then carry it to the bottom of the mountain. Bring the Baby to its mother and she will give you the Star. To get to the Baby Penguin: From where you begin Course 4, jump up onto the Cabin's chimney, then jump up to the top of the mountain. Stand next to the Baby Penguin and press the A Button to grab onto it. To return it to its Mother: Slide down the mountainside until you reach the wooden bridge with the two jumping Snowmen. Carefully walk across the wooden bridge, then continue down to the bottom of the mountain. With the Baby Penguin in hand, talk to the Mother Penguin to receive the Star.

Star 3: Big Penguin Race
Race the Big Penguin down the Snow Slide to win a Star. Jump on top of the cabin near the entrance of the course, then enter the chimney. Once inside, talk to the Big Penguin and agree to race him down the Snow Slide. If you win without cheating, the Penguin will give you a Star. Practice is the key to winning this race. If you re-enter the Star 1 objective, you can practice reaching the bottom of the slide. To quickly reach the bottom, hold forward on the Control Pad and avoid touching any of the walls.

Star 4: Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins
There are eight Red Coins scattered throughout the course. Six are found out in the open, one is located behind the ice column near the center of the mountain, and one is located at the top of the tram. After you collect all eight Red Coins, the Star will appear on the other side of the broken rope bridge near the center of the mountain. You can collect the eight Red Coins in any order. One is encased in ice near the entrance of the course. One is encased in ice by the ice wall on the mountainside. One is located near the big Snowman at the bottom of the mountain slide. One is located above the snow covered tree near the Mother Penguin. One is located on the other side of the wall to the right of the Mother Penguin. One is located on the small platform underneath the mountainside. One is located at the top of the tram. One is located on the broken rope bridge near the jumping Snowmen.

Star 5: Snowman's Lost His Head
>From where you begin Course 4, jump up onto the cabin's chimney, then jump up to the top of the mountain. Go left. Drop down to the wooden platform and talk to the Snowman's body. The body will start rolling down the mountain slide. Race the body down to the Snowman's head at the bottom of the mountain slide. You cannot take any shortcuts. If you jump off the mountainside, the Snowman's Body will not follow Mario into the Snowman's head. Quickly stand to the left or the right side of the Snowman's head and wait for the body to bounce into the head. If it doesn't work, restart the objective and try it again. Afterward, talk to the Snowman to receive the Star.

Star 6: Mario's Super Wall Kick
If you haven't spoken with the Pink Bob-omb yet, you must first do so. Then, enter the Cannon near the base of the tram. Move the crosshairs down and left until you see a ledge with a snow-covered tree on it. Aim the crosshairs so the center is about two inches above the tree, then shoot out of the Cannon. If successful, you'll grab onto the tree; if not, try again! Follow the narrow path around the mountain, then Long Jump over the large gap. Continue up the path, then back to the right until you reach a blue wall. Wall Kick off the blue wall and land on the ledge to the left. Continue up the path and time a Double Jump so that the second jump is near the end of the path. If timed correctly, you can then Wall Kick off the upper portion of the wall and land on the ledge to the right. Carefully walk across the icy bridge and collect the Star.

Star 7: Switch Star of Cool, Cool Mountain
You need to play as Wario to collect this Star. Go to the bottom of the mountain and jump onto the tram. Ride the tram halfway up, then jump onto the small floating island with the Pink Bob-omb. Step on the Star Switch, then jump off the island towards the Mother Penguin to ride the air current towards the Star. Continue forward to a frozen pond with the Star inside. Stomp the ice to destroy it and collect the Star

Star 8: Collect 100 Coins
You can collect 100 coins using any of the Star objectives. You'll find 154 coins on the course. A Blue Coin equals five Yellow Coins. A Red Coin equals two Yellow Coins.

How to Beat Final Bowser

Final Bowser as you can guess is super hard. First grab his tail ASAP if he breathes out a bunch of flames don't grab it until it clears. When you have his tail you probaly won't hit the bomb. throw him to the nearest edge. Now grab his tail again when spinning slow down until you can actually aim then fire he won't go that far but it should be enough to hit if you're close enough. When you go into the star shaped arena just throw him and hope it hits. I know this strategy isn't that good but if you do it it should work. Then you win and at the end you hear Mario's voice saying "Thank you for playing my game" that plus the fun makes all of it worth it.