Beat Block Galaxy
| Beat Block Galaxy | |
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| Area | World 3 |
| How to unlock | Get the firstPower Star fromHaunty Halls Galaxy, then feed the Hungry Luma on the World 3 Map 1000Star Bits |
| Boss | None |
| Comets | Double Time Comet Green Comet |
| Missions | Step to the Beep Silver Stars in Double Time Green Star 1 Green Star 2 |
| Stars |    |
| Galaxy icon | Two constantly changing yellow and greenBeat Blocks |
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Beat Block Galaxy is agalaxy inWorld 2 ofSuper Mario Galaxy 2 and itsNintendo Switchport. This is a very unique stage in whichBeat Blocks disappear and reappear to the beat of the music, as the name suggests (it is a pun on "beat-box", where one uses their mouth to make the sounds of hip-hop and electronic music). Another unique feature is that the Wii Remote will beep three times before the blocks swap. These three beeps are also heard elsewhere in the game such as theFlipsville Galaxy,Upside Dizzy Galaxy, andBattle Belt Galaxy. Enemies here includeOctoombas (on the green blocks) andGoombeetles (on the yellow blocks), although they aren't present in the prankster comet mission. Mario can visit this galaxy after he feeds aHungry Luma one thousandStar Bits. The theme that plays here is an arrangement of theUnderground Theme fromSuper Mario Bros. This stage's main mechanic is reused in later games such asSuper Mario 3D Land,Super Mario 3D World,Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, andSuper Mario Maker 2.
Planets/Areas[edit]
Beat Block Starting Path[edit]
This is the first area the player will travel through. It is basically an L-shaped path. In the first part of the area are a few Beat Blocks separated by purple platforms. Near the end of the path, more Beat Blocks are added and a purple platform connects this path with the second path. Inside the Crystal there is aGoomba.
Beat Block Path 2[edit]
This path is a more advanced version of the first one. The first part of the area is completely made of Beat Blocks, so there is no safe spot. There will be aCheckpoint Flag shortly after and then a path connecting to the final area. The Comet Medal is on this path.
Beat Block Pyramid[edit]
This area is basically one large pyramid made completely of Beat Blocks except for the corners and platform at the top with fiveSilver Stars spread throughout the area. During theStep to the Beep,Green Star 1, andGreen Star 2 missions, only half the pyramid is present. However, during theSilver Stars in Double Time mission, the pyramid is complete. The only enemies on here areOctoombas andGoombeetles. WhenMario has collected the five Silver Stars here, the beat blocks that comprise the pyramid will stop alternating and beeping, and the player is free to collect thePower Star.
Enemies[edit]
Octoombas (Green Beat Blocks only)
Goombeetles (Yellow Beat Blocks only)
Goomba (only hidden inside a crystal)
Missions[edit]
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step to the Beep |  | This mission's objective is to complete the course after collecting all fiveSilver Stars at the end. |
| Silver Stars in Double Time |  | This mission's objective is to complete a version of the previous mission with the blocks alternating four times faster.Yoshi appears to help Mario's timing. |
Green Stars[edit]
Green Star 1[edit]
The player will redo theStep to the Beep mission. When the player reaches the purple platform that connects the two paths, they should break the Crystal and then backflip followed by aSpin to get theGreen Star in the top left corner. Alternatively, it is possible to reach this Green Star by performing aTriple Jump along the Beat Blocks; rotating the camera so that the Star is in front of Mario facing upwards helps.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Green Star 2[edit]
The player will redo theStep to the Beep mission. When the player reaches theBeat Block Pyramid, they should go to the purple platform on the right side. The player must climb on the nearby orange Beat Block and perform a backflip off it followed by a Spin to get the Green Star.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Music[edit]
 Beat Block Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Beat Block Galaxy soundtrack (full version).Flash Black Galaxy from this game also shares this theme. | File info 0:30 |
Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]
- "No wallflowers allowed! Jump to the beat in this musical galaxy. Platforms blink with the rhythm; you cannot stand still or else this galaxy will dance you out from under you feet, leaving you hanging over empty space."
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | チカチカブロックギャラクシー[?] Chikachika Burokku Gyarakushī | Flickering Block Galaxy | |
| Chinese | 炫目方塊銀河[?] Xuànmù fāngkuài yínhé | Dazzling Cube Galaxy | |
| French(Canadian) | Galaxie des Blocs tic-tac[?] | Tick-tock Blocks Galaxy | |
| French(European) | Blocs tac-tic[?] | Tock-tick blocks (andtac-tic is a pun ontactic). | |
| German | Ticktakt-Galaxie[?] | Tick-Tact Galaxy | |
| Italian | Galassia Blocchi Ritmici[?] | Rhythmic Blocks Galaxy | |
| Korean | 비트 블록 갤럭시[?] Biteu Beullok Gaelleoksi | Beat Block Galaxy | |
| Portuguese | Galáxia Revezamento Rítmico[?] | Rhythmic Alternation Galaxy | |
| Spanish | Galaxia Bloques Alternos[?] | Alternate Blocks Galaxy (Compare to SMG "Flipswitch Galaxy" NOA Spanish name, "Galaxia de los Paneles Alternos" (Alternate Panels Galaxy)) |
