Quick Start Guide

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How to Operate Mario
Do not be overwhelmed at first by the multitude of moves
that Mario can do. You need not memorize everything
right away. Just master the basics, and you’ll quickly learn
the rest while playing the game.
Motion
Mario moves in the direction that you move the Control Stick. The farther
you tilt the Control Stick away from center, the faster Mario will move.
If you always run at top speed, you’ll make mistakes. The trick is to make
deliberate movements using subtle adjustments of the Control Stick.
Swim Mario will turn in the direction the Control Stick is tilted.
It might take all of Mario’s strength to go up some hills.
On others, Mario can not go forward even if he jumps.
Also, some hills are slippery, and Mario will not be able
to climb them at all.
After stepping up next to a wall, tilt the Control Stick in the
direction you want Mario to move along the wall.
Read Signs/Talk
To read a sign or talk to someone, press the B Button.
(You can talk to some people just by stopping right in front
of them.) If the message is long, press the A or B Button
to continue reading. Often, important hints are written on
the signs.
Side Step
Operations That Mainly Use The Control Stick
Walk Run
When Mario’s face is above water, press the A Button as
you pull the Control Stick toward you to make Mario jump
out of the water.
When Mario is under water, he will be holding
his breath, so remember to rise to the surface
to occasionally breathe. Mario can also replenish
his air supply if he touches air bubbles, or coins
under water.
Break
Stroke
Flutter
Kick
Press repeatedly
to swim faster.
Press and hold.
Crouch Crouch & Slide Crawl
Press the Z Button
when stopped.
Press the Z Button
while running.
Move the Control Stick
while crouching.
Use The Z Button to . . .