Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Progression and secrets: Beanstar pieces and scrolls
Match the later objectives to their destinations and track optional rewards.
Edition covered
Original Game Boy Advance adventure. The 3DS remake, Minion Quest and its altered battle balance are excluded.
The Beanstar hunt opens several destinations
After the major Hooniversity events, the broken Beanstar sends the brothers into separate regions. Each piece involves local characters or a challenge rather than a universal shop purchase.
| Area | Local objective | Useful preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Guffawha Ruins | Explore the ruins and their puzzles | Use the learned field techniques |
| Winkle Colosseum | Complete the local challenge | Read the minigame timing |
| Gwarhar Lagoon | Deal with Hermie III | Carry recovery items |
| Yoshi Theater | Feed Yoshis Bean Fruit for Neon Eggs | Search Bean Fruit locations |
The secret attacks come from cave games
After the relevant hammer upgrades, the Thwomps’ rock-breaking games can award Swing Bros. and Cyclone Bros. scrolls. Carry coins for the guessing attempts.
| Objective | Method | Reward or benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Beanstones | Sense with Mini-Mario and dig with Luigi | Bros. Rock |
| Five Beanlets | Return the creatures in town | Golden Mushroom |
| First Thwomp scroll game | Pay and break a rock after access opens | Swing Bros. chance |
| Second Thwomp scroll game | Use the later cave access | Cyclone Bros. chance |
| Seven Cafe recipes | Prepare each different blend | Complete E. Gadd’s reward sequence |
Beanstones require both brothers’ skills
Mini-Mario detects the buried stones around Beanbean Castle Town. Luigi then digs them up; returning all ten awards the Bros. Rock.
Early Mushroom Kingdom favors are missable
Complete the opening town errands before departing if those small rewards matter. They provide useful items, but they are separate from the late Beanstar quest.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo game information or original manual | www.nintendo.com |
| Super Mario Wiki game reference | www.mariowiki.com |