Flip-Swap Galaxy
- Not to be confused withFlipswitch Galaxy.
| Flip-Swap Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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| Area | World 1 |
| How to unlock | Get 3Power Stars, including the first one fromYoshi Star Galaxy, then feed theHungry Luma on the World 1 map 300Star Bits |
| Comet(s) | Purple Comet Green Comet |
| Mission(s) | Think Before You Shake Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint Green Star 1 Green Star 2 |
| Stars |    |
| Galaxy icon | A 2x2 square section offlipping red and blue platforms |
| Music track(s) | "Flip-Swap Galaxy" "Purple Comet" |
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- “Jump! Spin! Make 'em flip!”
- —Star Bunny,Super Mario Galaxy 2
Flip-Swap Galaxy is a galaxy that appears inSuper Mario Galaxy 2. It is located inWorld 1 and is based on levels fromSuper Mario Galaxy andSuper Mario Sunshine. Performing aSpin Jump will make the red and blueRed-Blue Panels flip over and swap places.Chomps also appear on the red and blue platforms, along with other enemies, likeGoombas. AStar Bunny also makes an appearance here and gives out a hint.
Planets/Areas
Flip-Swap Planet
TheFlip-Swap Planet is split up into five different areas, each with their own gimmicks and perks.
Area 1
The first area of this galaxy is rather simple. It only consists of a fewflipping panels that change when the player performs aStar Spin. The player simply needs to time their spins to reach the other side of the planet.
Area 2
The next area introduces electrified, moving fences. However, these fences move rather slowly, so they should not be a much of a nuisance for the player. In theThink Before You Shake mission, the panels are attached to each other. However, during thePurple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint mission, the panels are spread apart, more electric fences are added, and the area is larger. TheGoombas andOctoombas on the platform between Area 1 and Area 2 are gone as well during the Purple Coin mission.
Area 3
This next area is rather small and the only real hazard featured here is a largeChomp that rolls around the red panels. During thePurple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint mission, an electric wire moving back and forth appears on the platform connecting this area with Area 2.
Area 4
In this area, there are now four sets of Chomps. The area is rather large as well. TheComet Medal as well as theCosmic Guide are also found here.
Area 5
The final area features faster moving electric fences and the panels are also spread out. During thePurple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint mission, the electric fences are replaced with two fast-moving electric wires that move across two separate sections of the area.
Enemies
Missions
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Think Before You Shake |  | This mission's objective is to simply navigate the platforms to reach the end of the galaxy. |
| Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint |  | This mission's objective is to collect all 100Purple Coins within three minutes. |
Green Stars
Green Star 1
This star is found above one of the red platforms in thesecond area. The player has to perform aTriple Jump andSpin or a well timedbackwards somersault and Spin to reach thisGreen Star. If the player misses the star, then they can try again if they manage to land on the platforms which will be flipped from the Star Spin.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Green Star 2
This Green Star is found above a red platform where theChomps are rolling around in thefourth area. The player has to perform aTriple Jump or a well timedSomersault to reach it while avoiding the Chomp that spawns nearby.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Music
 "Flip-Swap Galaxy" - Flip-Swap Galaxy theme. Shares music withFlip-Out Galaxy andCloudy Court Galaxy'sPurple Pond. | File infoMedia:Flip Swap Galaxy Theme Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga 0:30 |
Prima Official Game Guide description
- "After you feed theHungry Luma 300Star Bits on the World Map, it flies off and transforms into the Flip-Swap Galaxy. Here, each spin flips platforms back and forth, eliminating old paths while creating new ones. You will be kept on your toes."
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | レッドブルーパネルギャラクシー[?] Reddo Burū Paneru Gyarakushī | Red-Blue Panel Galaxy | |
| Chinese | 紅藍面板銀河[?] Hónglán miànbǎn yínhé | Red-Blue Panel Galaxy | |
| French (NOE) | Dalles clic-clac[?] | Click-clack slabs | |
| German | Schüttelklapp-Galaxie[?] | Pun ofschütteln (German forshake) andklappen (German forfold). | |
| Italian | Galassia Saltescambia[?] | Jump-and-Swap Galaxy | |
| Korean | 레드블루패널 갤럭시[?] Redeu Beullu Paeneol Gaelleoksi | Red-Blue Panel Galaxy | |
| Spanish | Galaxia Vuelta y Vuelta[?] | Flip and Flip Galaxy |
Notes
- There isa glitch in this galaxy that lets Mario jump farther than normal.
- The "Ruins" theme heard in some secret areas inSuper Mario Odyssey uses instrumentation very similar to that of this galaxy's music.
