Red Coins are difficult to obtain in this level due to the fact that there are many gaps in the course, but simply getting to the end of the course is easy. In Super Mario 64 DS, a Switch Star was added to the level. Once Mario enters the pipe, Bowser will show up saying that Princess Toadstool isn't in the Dark World. Bowser will attack using his trademark Fire Breath which can burn Mario. He can also jump up and shake the ground if Mario is too far away. While fighting Bowser, Mario must grab him by his tail, twirl him around to build up momentum, and then throw him into one of the four mines available (In Super Mario 64 DS, there are eight mines).

Upon doing so, he will admit defeat and disappear, leaving Mario with the key to the castle's basement. .