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When appears, you can press
to talk to someone in front of you or
examine a door or chest.
Also, you can press while talking
to someone to read the last thing
they said again.
Talk/ExamineTalk/Examine
Basic ActionsBasic ActionsBasic Actions
These are the basic actions you can perform in
the game. Mario, Peach, Bowser, and other
characters can all perform these actions.
Use to move your character or
the cursor. Press to move in that
direction. Press to make Mario
crouch. You cannot crouch
while flipped.
Walk/Run/Crouch/Move cursorWalk/Run/Crouch/Move cursor
Press while on the ground to
jump. You can use your jump to
deftly avoid enemies and pitfalls or
to hit blocks from below. You can
get a running start or just hold the
button longer to jump higher. Press
underwater to swim.
Jump/SwimJump/Swim
Point the Wii Remote toward the
screen until you see the cursor
appear there. Point at something of
interest and press to have Tippi
explain it. Point at the character you
are controlling and press for a
game hint.
Point at screen to view hintsPoint at screen to view hints
CAUTION: WRIST STRAP USECAUTION: WRIST STRAP USE
This game can involve vigorous motion while using the Wii Remote. Please use the wrist
strap to help prevent injury to other people or damage to surrounding objects or the
Wii Remote in case you accidentally let go of the Wii Remote during game play.
Also remember the following:
• Make sure all players put on the wrist strap properly when it is their turn.
• Do not let go of the Wii Remote during game play.
• Dry your hands if they become moist.
• Allow adequate room around you during game play and make sure that all
areas that you might move into are clear of other people and objects.
• Stay at least three feet from the television.
Status AilmentsStatus AilmentsStatus Ailments
Some enemy attacks will cause you to suffer a status ailment. You can
remove these by using a certain item or by shaking the Wii Remote to
remove the ailment.
Meter
Sleep You cannot move while asleep.
Frozen You cannot move while frozen.
Poison You will receive periodic damage for a short time.
Cursed You will move at half speed.
Tech Curse You cannot use any character techniques.
Heavy Curse You cannot jump high.
Backwards Curse All of the directions on will be reversed.
2-D Game Screen
3-D Game Screen
Save the Worlds!Save the Worlds!Save the Worlds!
In order to save the worlds, Mario must embark on an
adventure to find all of the Pure Hearts. Use your
friend Tippi’s helpful advice and just keep going!
Basic RulesBasic Rules
Super Paper Mario is an action-adventure game where you control Mario,
Peach, and friends. You will gain points and coins by defeating enemies.
Collecting points will allow you to level up, which will increase your HP (Heart
Points) and Attack power. There are many stages to explore, and each one has
more fearsome enemies than the last, so be sure to level up as you go.
Clearing a Chapter
Hit the Star Block at the end of a chapter to clear it.
Game Over
If your HP falls to 0 after touching enemies or spikes, or
falling into pits, or sometimes when you make the wrong
choice in a dialogue selection, your game will end. When
your game ends, you will have to continue from your last
save point.
The Game ScreenThe Game Screen
The game screen has various helpful features. When Mario flips, you toggle
between the 2-D and 3-D game screens.
Score
All of the points you
have earned.
HP
Your current and max HP
(Heart Points).
Coins
Number of coins you
are carrying.
Flip Meter
Only appears when you flip. It will slowly decrease while you stay in 3-D.
When the meter is empty, you will lose one HP.
ControlsControlsControls
You will mostly be holding the Wii Remote sideways to
play this game, but some portions will require you to
point the Wii Remote at the screen as well. For more
information, please see the page that explains various
game actions.
A Button
•(When using Mario) Flip
•(When there is a long
explanation in the menu)
Scroll description text
Power Button
Control Pad
•Walk/Crouch
•Move the cursor
• (Using Peach) Guard
• (Using Bowser) Breathe fire
• (When is displayed)
Talk to a nearby character
• (When is displayed)
Examine a door or chest
• (During a conversation)
View previous
dialogue messages
*When Mario is flipped, you can also just
tilt toward a person or object
Plus Button
•Display the menu screen
HOME Button
Minus Button
•Display the controls
Pointer
•(When pointing and pressing )
View Tippi’s hints and explanations,
examine people and things
*Using some items may require that you hold
the pointer forward and take some action.
*You may need to face the pointer forward to
play some minigames as well.
•(When using Peach and in
midjump) Open the
parasol and float
•Jump
•Select an item
•(When is displayed)
Read the rest of a message
2 Button
•Use a Pixl
•(When is displayed)
Read the rest of
a message
1 Button
•Display the quick menu
Buttons at the same time