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[[File:Pipe Vault.png|frame|The Pipe Vault]]
The '''Pipe Vault''' is a system of tunnels that leads to [[Yo'ster Isle]] in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. The level is optional; [[Mario]] can simply bypass the Pipe Vault and move on to [[Moleville]] if he wishes. However, the Pipe Vault is the only way to get to Yo'ster Isle.
The '''Pipe Vault''' is a system of tunnels that leads to [[Yoshi's Island (location)#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Yo'ster Isle]] in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. The level is optional; [[Mario]] can simply bypass the Pipe Vault and move on to [[Moleville]] if he wishes. However, the Pipe Vault is the only way to get to Yo'ster Isle. Much of this area plays out similarly to a side-scrolling ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' game, as the player is restricted to a one-square-wide path and encounters classic enemies such as [[Goomba]]s, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Lava Bubble]]s, and [[Nipper Plant|Chompweed]]s.


The Pipe Vault begins with a with a pit of lava filled with jumping [[Sparkys]]. In order to make it to the other side, [[Mario]] must traverse a series of platforms while dodging (or fighting) the Sparkys. If Mario slips and falls into the lava, he will have to go back to start and try again. After the first area, Mario will encounter pipes, treasures, puzzles, games and a even few enemies (which a fairly weak). There is no boss in the Pipe Vault, as this level is optional and only needed to access Yo'ster Isle.
The Pipe Vault begins with a pit of [[lava]] filled with jumping Lava Bubbles. In order to make it to the other side, Mario must traverse a series of platforms while dodging (or fighting) the Lava Bubbles. If Mario slips and falls into the lava, he will have to go back to start and try again. After the first area, Mario will encounter pipes, treasures, puzzles, games and even a few enemies (many which are fairly weak). There is no boss in the Pipe Vault.


== Goomba Thumping Game ==
The background music of the Pipe Vault is a rearrangement of the underground theme from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
The [[Goomba]] Thumping Game is a special mini-game run by a Mole entrepreneur from [[Moleville]]. He charges contestants ten [[coins]] to play the game, and if the contestant can reach a certain number of points, the Mole will give the contestant a special prize. Such prizes include [[Flower Tabs]], [[Flower Jars]], and [[Frog Coins]].
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==[[Goomba-thumping]] game==
The [[Goomba-thumping]] game is a special [[minigame]] run by a [[Mole (Super Mario RPG)|Mole]] entrepreneur from Moleville. He charges contestants ten [[coin]]s to play the game, and if the contestant can reach a certain number of points, the Mole will give the contestant a special prize. Such prizes include [[Flower Tab]]s, [[Flower Jar]]s, and [[Frog Coin]]s.


In the game, Mario must jump on as many Goombas as he can in a thirty second time limit. The Goombas emerge from four pipes located in the small game room. For each Goomba Mario thumps, he will be awarded one point. However, [[Spikeys]] also emerge from the pipes, and if Mario jumps on one, he will lose one point. Rare Gold Goombas also emerge, and if Mario is fast enough, he can earn three points by stomping one. Since Gold Goombas move faster, Mario has less time to hit them. Additionally, the more points Mario earns, the faster all enemies become, making higher scores difficult to achieve.
==Enemies found==
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*[[Goomba]]
*[[Spikey (Super Mario RPG)|Spikey]]
*[[Frogog]]
*[[Shy Ranger]]
*[[Lava Bubble]]
*[[Piranha Plant]]
*[[Nipper Plant]] (obstacle)
*[[Thwomp]] (obstacle)


If Mario can achieve the goal established by the Mole entrepreneur, the heroic plumber will win a prize. The first target is twenty points. Every goal after that is always two more points than Mario’s current high score.
==Gallery==
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Barrel Volcano 2.jpg|The Pipe Vault in the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]]
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There are two strategies to achieve high scores in the Goomba Thumping Game. The first strategy is for Mario to stand in the middle of the four pipes. As Goombas emerge, Mario should jump to one pipe then return to the middle then jump to another pipe and return to the middle, etc. Another strategy is for Mario to stand on top of one pipe and jump every time a Goomba emerges.
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=パイプダンジョン
|JapR=Paipu Danjon
|JapM=Pipe Dungeon; rendered "The Pipeline" in the Shogakukan guide<ref>''Super Mario RPG'' Final Edition. Page 2.</ref>.
|ChiS=水管迷宫
|ChiSR=Shuǐguǎn Mígōng
|ChiSM=Water Pipe Maze
|ChiT=水管迷宮
|ChiTR=Shuǐguǎn Mígōng
|ChiTM=Water Pipe Maze
|Dut=Buizentunnel
|DutM=Pipe tunnel
|FreE=crypte aux Tuyaux
|FreEM=Pipe crypt
|FreA=Crypte aux Tuyaux
|FreAM=Pipe Crypt
|Ger=Röhrentunnel
|GerM=Pipe Tunnel
|Ita=Tunnel dei tubi
|ItaM=Pipe tunnel
|Kor=파이프 던전
|KorR=Paipeu Deonjeon
|KorM=Pipe Dungeon
|Spa=Red de tuberías
|SpaM=Pipe network
}}


== Trivia ==
==References==
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The Pipe Vault is considered a reference to the classic [[NES]] Mario platformers. For instance, the vault is home to the “classic” enemies of the [[Marioverse]], including [[Goombas]], [[Thwomps]], [[Piranha Plants]], [[Spikeys]] ([[Spinys]]), [[Sparkys]] ([[Podoboos]]), [[Chompweeds]] ([[Nipper Plants]]) and [[Shy Rangers]] (an elusive type of [[Shy Guy]]). In fact, the only enemy in the Pipe Vault that cannot be linked to the original platformers is [[Frogog]], who only appears in ''Super Mario RPG''. Additionally, the Pipe Vault is only one-square wide, creating a pseudo-two dimensional effect. At one point Mario must run and crouch to slide under a low block, just like in the original platformers. The background music is also reminiscent of the underground levels in the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
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Latest revision as of 07:27, March 25, 2024

The Pipe Vault

The Pipe Vault is a system of tunnels that leads to Yo'ster Isle in the game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. The level is optional; Mario can simply bypass the Pipe Vault and move on to Moleville if he wishes. However, the Pipe Vault is the only way to get to Yo'ster Isle. Much of this area plays out similarly to a side-scrolling Super Mario game, as the player is restricted to a one-square-wide path and encounters classic enemies such as Goombas, Thwomps, Piranha Plants, Lava Bubbles, and Chompweeds.

The Pipe Vault begins with a pit of lava filled with jumping Lava Bubbles. In order to make it to the other side, Mario must traverse a series of platforms while dodging (or fighting) the Lava Bubbles. If Mario slips and falls into the lava, he will have to go back to start and try again. After the first area, Mario will encounter pipes, treasures, puzzles, games and even a few enemies (many which are fairly weak). There is no boss in the Pipe Vault.

The background music of the Pipe Vault is a rearrangement of the underground theme from the original Super Mario Bros.

Goomba-thumping game[edit]

The Goomba-thumping game is a special minigame run by a Mole entrepreneur from Moleville. He charges contestants ten coins to play the game, and if the contestant can reach a certain number of points, the Mole will give the contestant a special prize. Such prizes include Flower Tabs, Flower Jars, and Frog Coins.

Enemies found[edit]

GateBowser's KeepVista HillMario's PadMushroom WayMushroom KingdomBandit's WayKero SewersMidas RiverTadpole PondRose WayRose TownForest MazePipe VaultYo'ster IsleMolevilleBooster PassBooster TowerBooster HillMarrymoreStar HillSeaside TownSeaSunken ShipLand's EndMonstro TownBean ValleyNimbus LandBarrel Volcano
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Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese パイプダンジョン
Paipu Danjon
 Pipe Dungeon; rendered "The Pipeline" in the Shogakukan guide[1].

Chinese (simplified) 水管迷宫
Shuǐguǎn Mígōng
 Water Pipe Maze

Chinese (traditional) 水管迷宮
Shuǐguǎn Mígōng
 Water Pipe Maze

Dutch Buizentunnel
 Pipe tunnel
French (NOA) Crypte aux Tuyaux
 Pipe Crypt
French (NOE) crypte aux Tuyaux
 Pipe crypt
German Röhrentunnel
 Pipe Tunnel
Italian Tunnel dei tubi
 Pipe tunnel
Korean 파이프 던전
Paipeu Deonjeon
 Pipe Dungeon

Spanish Red de tuberías
 Pipe network

References[edit]

  1. ^ Super Mario RPG Final Edition. Page 2.
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