New Super Mario Bros Wii worlds and secret exits guide
Separate world progression, alternate exits and Warp Cannons.
Edition covered
Original Wii edition. Later New Super Mario Bros. U, Deluxe and Newer fan modifications are outside these guides.
Read the map route after a clear
A normal exit advances the expected path, while a secret exit can create an alternate route. Star Coins do not automatically activate that alternate exit.
| World | Theme | Frequent planning concern |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grassland | Learn hidden paths. |
| 2 | Desert | Sand and moving ground. |
| 3 | Snow | Traction and ice. |
| 4 | Beach and water | Swimming control. |
| 5 | Forest | Poison and platform routes. |
| 6 | Mountains | Cliffs and vertical movement. |
| 7 | Clouds | Moving aerial platforms. |
| 8 | Volcano | Lava and escape timing. |
Search with a specific clue
Suspicious pipes, hidden passages and routes above the main screen can lead somewhere new. Bring the tool the route appears to require rather than testing every suit at random.
| Marker or result | Meaning | Does not guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Normal exit | Standard course route cleared | All Star Coins. |
| Secret exit | Alternate route found | Normal exit completion. |
| Warp Cannon | Shortcut to a later world | Skipped world completion. |
| Three Star Coins | Course collectibles gathered | Every exit discovered. |
Keep cannon shortcuts separate from completion
A Warp Cannon can skip ahead, but skipped courses still matter when collecting all Star Coins or completing the file. Faster story progress is not full completion.
Use the world theme as preparation
Water, ice, cliffs and moving platforms ask for different pacing. Choose a stored item after identifying the course that is causing trouble.
A Warp Cannon can skip ahead, but skipped courses still matter when collecting all Star Coins or completing the file. Faster story progress is not full completion.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Wiki: New Super Mario Bros. Wii | www.mariowiki.com |