Challenge Mode

Challenge Mode is a new mode of Super Mario 64 most commonly found in the Castle Attic in the challenge hall. It changes several levels to have a challenge version of a mission. Challenge Mode appears to be similar to Super Mario Galaxy's Prankster Comets. The level has it's entrance changed to the challenge's corresponding color. Below is a list of new types of challenges:


 * Faster enemies and hazards. (Red)
 * Stronger enemies and hazards. (Orange)
 * Timed missions. (Yellow)
 * Only having 1 hit point. (Black)
 * Collecting coins kills the player. (Purple)
 * A race with Koopa the Quick to a certain area. (Green)
 * Having to collect 200 coins. (Pink)
 * Having to find 16 red coins. (Blue)
 * Having a cloned version of the player that copies the player's movement that must be taken to a destination. It only has 1 health, and does not respawn.(Brown)
 * Defeating a group of enemies in a certain period of time. (White)
 * A star becomes hidden and is harder to find. (Gray)

Level Challenges
Note that these are the most common challenges. Other challenges can appear, these are just the ones you are most likely to see.

Koopa The Quick Returns To The Battlefield (Bob-omb Battlefield)
In this challenge, the player must race a faster Koopa the Quick to the top of the mountain.

Fast Foes In The Fortress (Whomp's Fortress)
In this challenge, the player has to reach the top of the tower with faster moving enemies and hazards.

Don't Drown In The Bay (Jolly Roger Bay)
In this challenge, the player has to reach the afloat ship with only 1 health. This makes it near impossible to stay underwater without dying.

Hidden Star On The Snowy Mountain (Cool, Cool Mountain)
In this challenge, the player has to find a star in the Wall Kicks Will Work segment of the map.

Ghost Hunt In The Mansion (Big Boo's Haunt)
In this challenge, the player has to defeat 10 Boos throughout the map with a 2 minute timer.

Take The Clone To Dorrie (Hazy Maze Cave)
In this challenge, the player has to reach Dorrie with a clone of the player.

Angered Blarggs In The Red Sea (Lethal Lava Land)
In this challenge, the player has to defeat a Big Bully on a grate platform with several finished Blarggs also attempting to attack the player.

200 Coins In The Pyramid (Shifting Sand Land)
In this challenge, the player has to collect 200 coins in the pyramid part of the map.

16 Red Coins In The Dock (Dire, Dire Docks)
In this challenge, the player has to find 16 red coins around the map.

Snowman Horde In The Snow Land (Snowman's Land)
In this challenge, the player has to defeat 5 Snowmen in 30 seconds.

Tip-Top Of The Wet-Dry Village (Wet-Dry World)
In this challenge, the player has to reach the top of the village portion of the map.

Timed Climb Up The Mountain (Tall, Tall Mountain)
In this challenge, the player has to reach the top of the level in 3 minutes.

Coin Killers On The Island (Tiny-Huge Island)
In this challenge, the player has to reach the top of the huge version of the map without collecting a coin.

Timed Climb Up The Clock (Tick Tock Clock)
In this challenge, the player has to reach the top of the level in 3 minutes.

Flying Carpets By The Cruiser (Rainbow Ride)
In this challenge, the player has to find a new magic carpet near the airship that will lead up to the star.

Red Coins In The Aquarium (Secret Aquarium)
In this challenge, the player has to collect 16 red coins.

Sliding Clone Down The Secret Slide (The Princess' Secret Slide)
In this challenge, the player has to get to the end of the slide with a clone.

Timed Flying Over The Rainbow (Wing Mario Over The Rainbow)
In this challenge, the player has to collect all 8 red coins in 2 minutes.

On Top Of The Tower (Tower Of The Wing Cap)
In this challenge, the player has to find a star on top of one of the towers.

Timed Run Under The Moat (Vanish Cap Under The Moat)
In this challenge, the player has to reach the cap switch in 1 minute.

Angry Snufits In The Cavern (Cavern Of The Metal Cap)
In this challenge, the player has to defeat 10 Snufits in 30 seconds.

Bowser's Rage In The Dark World (Bowser In The Dark World)
In this challenge, the player has to beat Bowser with only 1 health.

Bowser's Rage In The Fire Sea (Bowser In The Fire Sea)
In this challenge, the player has to beat Bowser with only 1 health.

Bowser's Rage In The Sky (Bowser In The Sky)
In this challenge, the player has to beat Bowser with only 1 health.