New Super Mario Bros. U / Star Coins and routes
New Super Mario Bros. U Star Coins and routes: regional sets and Superstar Road
Track three coins per course and inspect branches on the map.
Edition covered
Original Wii U campaign. Toadette, Peachette and playable Nabbit belong to other editions or New Super Luigi U; they are not playable choices in this base campaign.
Each ordinary course has three Star Coins
The course record identifies the missing slots. Revisit the correct section instead of replaying the whole world without a target.
| Target | Where to check | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Coin 1 | Course record | Early missing collectible |
| Coin 2 | Course record | Middle missing collectible |
| Coin 3 | Course record | Later missing collectible |
| Alternate exit | World-map branch | Additional route not yet opened |
Secret exits reveal alternate map paths
A red goal unlocks a branch or hidden course. A normal clear can leave the world’s route network incomplete.
| Stage of progress | Requirement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Main ending | Defeat Bowser | Postgame route access |
| Regional coin set | All Star Coins in a main world | Corresponding Superstar Road course |
| First eight bonus courses | Collect their Star Coins | Ninth bonus course |
| Unfinished regional set | Find missing course or exit | Recheck map branches |
Superstar Road uses regional completion
After the story, full Star Coin sets from the earlier worlds unlock corresponding challenge courses on the bonus road.
The final bonus course needs its own set
Collect the Star Coins in Superstar Road’s first eight courses to unlock the ninth challenge, Follow That Shell!
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original game information | www.nintendo.com |
| Edition-specific mechanics reference | www.mariowiki.com |