Super Mario Wonder World 3: Shining Falls Complete Guide

Shining Falls is the third major world players will explore in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Positioned after the snowy peaks of Fluff-Puff Peaks, this area introduces players to a variety of unique challenges and secrets. This guide provides a complete overview of Super Mario Wonder World 3, detailing all courses, key locations, and how to access hidden areas.

For those exploring various ‘worlds of wonder’, Shining Falls in Super Mario Bros. Wonder offers its own set of delightful challenges.

Shining Falls (World 3) Overview

Here is a visual guide to the layout of World 3 and a checklist of the courses available in this vibrant region.

Map of Shining Falls, World 3 in Super Mario Bros Wonder showing all courses and locations

Shining Falls Checklist (World 3)

Below is a list of all courses you can find and complete within Shining Falls:

You can also find all World 3 Wonder Seed Locations within Shining Falls.

Poplin Houses

Shining Falls contains specific locations offering assistance and items:

Poplin Shops

The Poplin Shop in Shining Falls allows players to purchase essential items and badges using Flower Coins.

Find more details on Poplin Shop Shining Falls (World 3) Items.

Unlocking the Special World Entrance from Shining Falls

World 3 offers a path to access more challenging content.

Returning to the Royal Seed Mansion a second time after your initial visit will prompt the Master Poplin to reveal a passage leading to harder Trials. A Propeller Flower power-up will appear, providing access to the Shining Falls Special Triple Threat Deluge course. Unlocking every secret in Shining Falls feels like uncovering a hidden gem, much like recognizing unique talents such as Chyna: 9th Wonder of the World.

Learn more about accessing All Special World Entrances and Courses Guide in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Full List of Shining Falls Courses

Here is a detailed breakdown of all the courses available in World 3.

Regular Courses

These are the standard levels found within Shining Falls:

List of Courses and Information
Preview image for The Hoppycat Trial: Hop, Hop, and Awaaay course in Super Mario Wonder World 3The Hoppycat Trial: Hop, Hop, and Awaaay
The Midway Trial: Hop to It
Preview image for The Sugarstar Trial: Across the Night Sky course in Super Mario Wonder World 3The Sugarstar Trial: Across the Night Sky
The Final Trial: Zip Track Dash
Preview image for The Sharp Trial: Launch to Victory course in Super Mario Wonder World 3The Sharp Trial: Launch to Victory
The Anglefish Trial: Ready, Aim, Fly!

Badge Challenges

Super Mario Bros Wonder Badge Challenges icon

Badge Challenges are unique courses designed to test your mastery of specific badges. Players are restricted to using a required badge and start at a smaller size, returning to normal upon completion. Clearing a Badge Challenge unlocks that badge for wider use.

Find a full List of All Badges in the game.

Badge Challenges for Shining Falls

Shops and Mini Courses

These areas provide opportunities to collect items, coins, or complete short, focused challenges. While not a natural landmark like exploring whether Is the Pitch Lake a Wonder of the World might be, the artificial wonders within Shining Falls provide plenty to discover.

List of Courses and Information
Preview image for Unreachable Treasure course in Super Mario Wonder World 3Unreachable Treasure
An Empty Park?
Preview image for Timer-Switch Climb course in Super Mario Wonder World 3Timer-Switch Climb
Timer-Switch Dash
Preview image for Watery Wonder Tokens course in Super Mario Wonder World 3Watery Wonder Tokens
Poplin Shop
Preview image for Royal Seed Mansion in Super Mario Wonder World 3Royal Seed Mansion
Master Poplin’s House

Like iconic cultural moments such as the song We Are The World produced by Stevie Wonder, Super Mario Bros. Wonder brings people together through its engaging gameplay.

Super Mario Bros Wonder Related Guides

Partial view of all worlds in Super Mario Bros Wonder

Explore further with our comprehensive List of All Worlds and Courses.

List of All Worlds

Here is how Shining Falls fits into the larger game world:

Bonus Game-Over Level

Discover a hidden level for extra opportunities:

In summary, Shining Falls (World 3) in Super Mario Wonder World 3 presents players with a variety of courses and challenges, from standard trials to unique badge tests and mini-levels. Fully exploring this area is key to progressing and unlocking access to even harder trials in the Special World.