Super Mario Bros. Wonder Special World levels are the hardest in the game, but it will require some puzzle-solving to find all their entrances and unlock them.
Just like in previous Mario games, there is a tough Special World hidden in the game, in addition to its normal worlds. There are six standard Special World levels, and at least three more to unlock.
An entrance to each Special World level is hidden on the six standard worlds inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, as well as Petal Isles. In order to unlock them, you’ll often need to findsecret exits.
Read on to find out how to unlockall Special World levels in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
How to unlock Special World levels
In order to reach theSpecial Worldyou’ll need to find special propeller flower entrances hidden on the world maps.
Often, these Special World entrances will only appear after you’ve activated asecret exitor located a hidden path.
There areseven Special World entrancesin total, one hidden on each of the world maps, as well as Petal Isle.
Each entrance will give you access to one super-tough level on the Special World map.
World One Special World Entrance: Pipe-Rock Plateau
In order to unlock theWorld 1 Special World entrance, you’ll need to reach the secret exit in the levelBulrush Express.
Activate the Wonder Flower effect and ride the stampede as usual until you reach the Wonder Seed at the end of the stage. At this point, you’ll need to be in Elephant form.
Smash the blocks to the right of the Seed, and you’ll reach the secret exit.
You’ll then need to complete three levels before reaching the Special World stageBounce, Bounce, Bounce.
World Two Special World Entrance: Fluff-Puff Peaks
to unlock theWorld 2 Special World entrancein Fluff-Puff Peaks, you’ll need to complete the levelsJump! Jump! Jump!andExpert Badge Challenge: Spring Feet.
Complete the Expert Badge Challenge for Spring Feet, and you’ll next reach the entrance to the Special World, where the stageClimb to the Beatwill be waiting.
Unlocking theWorld 3 Special World entrancein Shining Falls is easy.
To unlock the propeller flower, simplyreturn to the Royal Seed Mansiona second time to speak to Master Poplin. He’ll make a new route appear to the Special World, where the stageTriple Threat Delugewill be waiting for you.
World Four Special World Entrance: Sunbaked Desert
TheWorld 4 Special World entrancerequires a secret exit on the levelSecrets of Shova Mansion.
To unlock it, play the stage as normal until you reach the room before the standard flagpole exit. Here you’ll see six smashable blocks in front of a green moveable platform. Destroy the blocks, push the platform inside of the nearly created gap, and a gold pipe will spawn and lead you to the secret exit.
This will spawn two more levels on World 4. Beat them, and your reward is the entrance to the Special World levelPole Block Allure.
World Five Special World Entrance: Fungi Mines
Unlocking theWorld 5 Special World entrancein Fungi Hills is another easy one.
Simplyreturn to Operation Poplin Rescuefor a second time, and the Poplins will spawn a Special World entrance right next to the world exit.
Use the entrance and you’ll be able to take on the levelDangerous Donut Ride.
World Six Special World Entrance: Deep Magma Bog
In order to to unlock theWorld 6 Special World entranceyou’ll need to progress deep into the world bu collecting many Wonder Seeds.
Eventually, you’ll be able to make your way tothe very bottom left of the world mapand, by completing a series of expert badge challenge levels, you’ll reach the Special World entrance.
Petal Isles Special World entrance
ThePetal Isles Special World entrancewill appear in front of the entrance to World 1 as you progress through Petal Isles.
In order to spawn it, unlock and complete the stage Wiggler Race – Spelunking! to complete the loop around the world.
Your reward will be a warp to the Special World levelWay of the Goomba.
How to unlock Final-Final Test Badge Marathon
Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s actual final level,The Final-Final Test Badge Marathon, is undoubtedly the hardest level in the game – and it required effort to unlock.
This five-star level requires players to complete a course using every major badge in the game.
To find out more, read ourHow to unlock Final-Final Test Badge Marathonguide.
For more Mario Bros. Wonder, check out our guides forhow to unlock the Special World levelsand locations for allMario Wonder secret exits. At the end? Find outhow to unlock the final badgeandhow to beat the Final-Final Test.
