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Special 1 is the first extra world of Super Mario 3D Land that the player unlocks after defeating Bowser in World 8-Castle. If Mario defeats Dry Bowser in the last stage of this world, Luigi is saved and he becomes a playable character.
Levels
Special 1-1
Layout
This level is similar to World 2-1, but the Binoculars are replaced with a Statue Leaf. There are several Spinies and Prongos in the level. There a three is Starmen in the level, so Mario can earn 1-Ups easily.
Star Medals
- Star Medal 1: Located in the place where a Toad would put the first Star Medal in 2-1, but is on top of a Brick Block.
- Star Medal 2: Located in the place where there is a moving Rubber Platform, to the left, Mario can bounce on it to get the Star Medal.
- Star Medal 3: Located near the end of the level. When the player sees a piece of land that sticks out, Mario should jump on to it, he should jump on the Wooden Blocks, and would reach the Star Medal.
Special 1-2
Layout
This level is the same layout as World 1-2 but this level has different enemies such as Spinies and different items like spiky cylinders with 2 strings attached to them. A small version of a Cosmic Clone is also in this level, mimicking the plumber's moves.
Star Medals
- Star Medal 1: Located a little bit above the rocky like Donut Lifts shaped in a square.
- Star Medal 2: A little bit after the Midway Flag, the Star Coin will be above a spike cylinder attached to two strings.
- Star Medal 3: Located above and very very close to the right of a small bouncy platform.
Enemies Introduced