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|image=[[File:Rolling_Coaster_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Rolling_Coaster_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World S]]
|area=[[World S]]
|comet=[[Purple Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Purple Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|level=[[#The Rainbow Road Roll|The Rainbow Road Roll]]<br>[[#Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road|Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]
|missions=[[The Rainbow Road Roll]]<br>[[Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|unlock=Collect 75 [[Power Star]]s, including the first one from [[Mario Squared Galaxy]]
|unlock=Collect 75 [[Power Star]]s, including the first one from [[Mario Squared Galaxy]]
|icon=The [[#Starting Platform|Starting Platform]] with a [[Star Ball]] on it, around which spirals a section of the [[Rainbow Road]]-like track
|icon=The [[#Starting Platform|Starting Platform]] with a [[Star Ball]] on it, around which spirals a section of the [[Rainbow Road]]-like track
}}
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{{LLquote|Stay under contROLL!|[[Yellow Toad (Super Mario Galaxy)|Yellow Toad]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]}}
{{quote2|Stay under contROLL!|[[Yellow Toad (Toad Brigade)|Yellow Toad]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]}}


The '''Rolling Coaster Galaxy''' is one of the many galaxies found in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. As its name implies, this galaxy is similar to a roller coaster and, similar to [[Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy]], Mario (or Luigi) must roll a [[Star Ball]] to the end. Also, many [[Starshroom]]s appear along the way. It appears to be a reference to the [[Rainbow Road]] courses in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. The name of the first mission, The Rainbow Road Roll, in this galaxy confirms this. This galaxy uses the same music from [[The Princess's Secret Slide]], [[Tick Tock Clock]] and Rainbow Ride levels in ''Super Mario 64'', which speeds up as the Star Ball rolls faster, and slows down as the Star Ball rolls slower.
The '''Rolling Coaster Galaxy''' is one of the many galaxies found in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. As its name implies, this galaxy is similar to a roller coaster and, similar to [[Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy]], [[Mario]] (or [[Luigi]]) must roll a [[Star Ball]] to the end. Also, many [[Starshroom]]s appear along the way. It appears to be a reference to the [[Rainbow Road]] courses in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. The name of the first mission, "[[The Rainbow Road Roll]]", in this galaxy confirms this. The music speeds up as the Star Ball rolls faster, and slows down as the Star Ball rolls slower. This galaxy is also similar to [[Rolling Green Galaxy]] and [[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]] from [[Super Mario Galaxy|the first game]].  


This galaxy is also similar to [[Rolling Green Galaxy]] and [[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]] from [[Super Mario Galaxy|the first game]].  
Partway through the level, the path splits in two. One of the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s says that the right path is for experts, while the other is assumed to be for beginners. In the "[[Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]" mission, the path for experts is the only path present. The [[Comet Medal]] is also on this path. The only enemies found in this galaxy are [[Bob-omb]]s and [[Mini Goomba]]s. The galaxy uses a cover version of the [[Slider]] music theme from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', which is also the song that plays when sliding down the large slide in the [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]].


Partway through the level, the path splits in two. One of the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s says that the right path is for experts, while the other is assumed to be for beginners. In the "Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road" mission, the path for experts is the only path present. The Comet Medal is also on this path. The only enemies found in this galaxy are [[Bob-omb]]s and [[Goomba]]s (the small ones known as [[Micro-Goomba]]s).
==Planets/Areas==
 
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
==Planets==
===Rainbow Road===
===Rainbow Road===
[[File:RoCoG0.png|200px|thumb|A view of the majority of the paths and areas.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Overview.png|200px|thumb|A view of the majority of the paths and areas.]]
Rather than being separate planets, this galaxy is connected by chutes which allow the player to access the different paths and platforms.
Rather than being separate planets, this galaxy is connected by chutes which allow the player to access the different paths and platforms.


===={{conjecturaltext|Starting Platform|planet}}====
====Starting Platform====
{{Quote|Go go go!|Green Toad|Rolling Coaster Galaxy}}
{{Quote2|Go go go!|[[Banktoad|Green Toad]]|Rolling Coaster Galaxy}}
[[File:RoCoG1.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario on the Starting Platform.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Starting Platform.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario near the start of the level.]]
Mario starts on a simple orange and red platform. There is nothing of significance here besides the [[Star Ball]], some [[coin]]s, and a chute that takes Mario to the next area.
Mario starts on a simple orange and red platform. There is nothing of significance here besides the [[Star Ball]], some [[coin]]s, and a chute that takes Mario to the next area.


===={{conjecturaltext|Rainbow Road Path 1|path}}====
====Rainbow Road Path 1====
[[File:RoCoG2.png|200px|thumb|Mario rolling down the rainbow path.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Starting Path.png|200px|thumb|Mario rolling down the rainbow path.]]
This is a simple path that consists of colored tiles. There are no hazards on this path. It eventually drops the player off at an area where two roads diverge in different directions. Bob-ombs are found at the end of the pathway.
This is a simple path that consists of colored tiles. There are no hazards on this path. It eventually drops the player off at an area where two roads diverge in different directions. Bob-ombs are found at the end of the pathway.


===={{conjecturaltext|Beginner Path|path}}====
====Beginner Path====
[[File:RoCoG7.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario on the large path.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Beginners Path.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario on the large path.]]
When Mario takes the left path, it leads him here. Possibly dubbed, "Beginner Path", by the Toads, it is covered in beige tiles and is covered with light-colored [[Goomba]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s. The edges of the path are concave, meaning that Mario cannot fall off the edge unless blasted off by a Bob-omb. This pathway is also wider than adjacent one and has more undulations. At the end of the path, Mario is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.
When Mario takes the left path, it leads him here. Possibly dubbed "Beginner Path", by the Toads, it is covered in beige tiles and is covered with light-colored [[Mini Goomba]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s. The edges of the path are concave, meaning that Mario cannot fall off the edge unless blasted off by a Bob-omb. This pathway is also wider than adjacent one and has more undulations. At the end of the path, Mario is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.


===={{conjecturaltext|Expert Path|path}}====
====Expert Path====
[[File:RoCoG3.png|200px|thumb|Mario traversing the Expert Path.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Expert Path.png|200px|thumb|Mario traversing the Expert Path.]]
Taking the right path at the junction takes Mario to this area. Dubbed "Expert Path", by the Toads, it is a narrow, rainbow-tiled pathway. There are numerous beams found on the edges of the path, which bounces Mario off course if he is to come in contact with it. There are a few Bob-ombs here and a [[Comet Medal]] is also found here. At the end of the path, Mario is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.
Taking the right path at the junction takes Mario to this area. Dubbed "Expert Path", by the Toads, it is a narrow, rainbow-tiled pathway. There are numerous beams found on the edges of the path, which bounces Mario off course if he is to come in contact with it. There are a few Bob-ombs here and a [[Comet Medal]] is also found here. At the end of the path, Mario is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.


===={{conjecturaltext|Rainbow Road Path 2|path}}====
====Rainbow Road Path 2====
[[File:RoCoG4.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario on the second rainbow path.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Middle Path.png|200px|thumb|left|Mario on the second rainbow path.]]
This pathway is much like the first rainbow road pathway, except that it is more inclined and it sometimes gets narrow during certain times. Mario is dropped off at several pink and purple platforms where there is a chute that takes him to the final path.
This pathway is much like the first rainbow road pathway, except that it is more inclined and it sometimes gets narrow during certain times. Mario is dropped off at several pink and purple platforms where there is a chute that takes him to the final path.


===={{conjecturaltext|Rainbow Road Path 3|path}}====
====Rainbow Road Path 3====
[[File:RoCoG5.png|200px|thumb|The final rainbow path is being traveled on by Mario.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Final Path.png|200px|thumb|The final rainbow path is being traveled on by Mario.]]
This pathway is more inclined than the others. The path also gets narrower as Mario travels towards the end. He is dropped off at a grassy platform where there is a chute that connects to the final platform.
This pathway is more inclined than the others. The path also gets narrower as Mario travels towards the end. He is dropped off at a grassy platform where there is a chute that connects to the final platform.


===={{conjecturaltext|Ending Planet|planet}}====
====Ending Planet====
[[File:RoCoG6.png|200px|thumb|left|The final planet is in view.]]
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Ending Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|The final planet is in view.]]
There is nothing of importance on this planet except for the hole which the [[Star Ball]] goes into. During the [[Purple Coin]] mission, there is a [[Gearmo]] present, which takes away Mario/Luigi's life if he does not have enough Purple Coins (if he doesn't have any lives to lose, he will get a [[Game Over]]).
There is nothing of importance on this planet except for the hole which the [[Star Ball]] goes into. During the [[Purple Coin]] mission, there is a [[Gearmo]] present, which takes away Mario/Luigi's life if he does not have enough Purple Coins (if he does not have any lives to lose, he gets a [[Game Over]]).
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Bob-omb]]s
*[[Bob-omb]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Mini Goomba]]s


==Missions==
==Missions==
===The Rainbow Road Roll===
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[[File:RoCoG M1.png|thumb|250px|Mario completes the course.]]
|-style="background:skyblue;color:black"
To complete this mission, Mario first needs to get on top of the [[Star Ball]] at the starting platform. Then, he has to use it to roll down the various paths and platforms. He must avoid falling off the sides of the paths or running into [[Bob-omb]]s, which could possibly cause him to fall off the side. When Mario makes it to the [[#Ending Planet|Ending Planet]], he finds find a green hole. He must roll the Star Ball into it to release the [[Power Star]].
!Level
 
!Image
;Planets Visited
!Summary
*[[#Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]
|-
**[[#Starting Platform|Starting Platform]]
![[The Rainbow Road Roll]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 1|Rainbow Road Path 1]]
![[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Rainbow Road Roll.png|200px]]
**[[#Beginner Path|Beginner Path]] '''''or''''' [[#Expert Path|Expert Path]]
|This mission's objective is to scale down the course on a rainbow road using a [[Star Ball]].
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 2|Rainbow Road Path 2]]
|-
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 3|Rainbow Road Path 3]]
![[Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road]]
**[[#Ending Planet|Ending Planet]]
![[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road.png|200px]]
 
|This mission's objective is to collect 100 of the 110 [[Purple Coin]]s.
;Enemies
|}
*[[Bob-omb]]s
*[[Goomba]]s


;Names in Other Languages
===Green Stars===
{{Foreignname
====Green Star 1====
|Jap=コロコロ進んでレインボーロード
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Green Star 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Mario about to grab the first Green Star.]]
|JapR=Korokoro susunde reinbōrōdo
The first [[Green Star]] is located near the beginning of the level. The player should take the [[#Beginner Path|Beginner Path]] instead of the [[#Expert Path|Expert Path]]. They need to stay in the middle and to avoid Bob-ombs and Mini Goombas, up a bumpy slope. Just before the player drops off the end of the slope, they must use the momentum of the [[Star Ball]] and jump into the air, directly into the star.
|JapM=Roll and follow the Rainbow Road
|SpaE=Cuesta abajo por la Senda Arco Iris
|SpaEM=Downhill by the Rainbow Road
|FreE=Le long de la route arc-en-ciel
|FreEM=Along the rainbow road
|Ger=Über den Regenbogen...
|GerM=Over the rainbow...}}


===Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road===
====Green Star 2====
{{Quote|COIN you do it?!|Yellow Toad|Rolling Coaster Galaxy}}
[[File:SMG2 Rolling Coaster Green Star 2.png|thumb|250px|The second Green Star in sight.]]
[[File:RoCoG M2.png|thumb|250px|Mario collects Purple Coins in a strict time limit.]]
The last Green Star is near the end of the final rainbow road path, just before the Ending Planet. It is positioned at the right side of the course, hovering in the air. For the player to reach it, they must either carefully use the momentum of the course to land on the star or jump before reaching the edge. If done correctly, the player should easily grab the star instead of falling off the course.
When the [[Prankster Comet]] has been unlocked, Mario finds a [[Purple Coin Ball]] at the starting planet as opposed to the normal [[Star Ball]]. Mario must follow the same path as in the first mission, except that he is only be able to follow the [[#Expert Path|Expert Path]] when the course splits in two, instead of a choice to follow either path. Obviously, Mario must also make sure to collect at least 100 of the 110 [[Purple Coin]]s found on the Rainbow Road Planet with a time limit of two minutes. If he is able to collect at least 100 Purple Coins within the time limit and successfully make it to the Ending Planet, then a [[Gearmo]] rewards Mario with a [[Power Star]]. If not, Mario has to start the level over.  
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;Planets Visited
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*[[#Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]
*''"The Rolling Coaster Galaxy is modeled after one of Mario's favorite karting tracks. However, there are no wheels to be found here. Instead, you must roll through this colorful cosmic challenge on a sphere. The [[Power Star]] you seek is actually right under your toes."''
**[[#Starting Platform|Starting Platform]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 1|Rainbow Road Path 1]]
**[[#Expert Path|Expert Path]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 2|Rainbow Road Path 2]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 3|Rainbow Road Path 3]]
**[[#Ending Planet|Ending Planet]]


;Enemies
==Names in other languages==
*None
{{foreign names
 
;Names in Other Languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=レインボーロードのパープルコイン
|JapR=Reinbōrōdo no pāpurukoin
|JapM=Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road
|SpaE=Monedas en la Senda Arco Iris
|SpaEM=Coins in the Rainbow Road
|FreE=Arc-en-ciel et pièces violettes
|FreEM=Rainbow and Purple Coins
|Ger=Lila Münzen auf der Regenbogenpiste
|GerM=Purple Coins on the rainbow circuit}}
 
===Green Star 1===
[[File:RoCoG GS1.png|thumb|250px|Mario about to grab the first Green Star.]]
The first [[Green Power Star|Green Star]] is located near the beginning of the level. Mario (or Luigi) should take the [[#Beginner Path|Beginner Path]] instead of the [[#Expert Path|Expert Path]]. He has to do his best to stay in the middle and to avoid Bob-ombs and Goombas. If done correctly, Mario should have himself rolling up a bumpy slope. Just before Mario drops off the end of the slope, he must use the momentum of the [[Star Ball]] and jump into the air, directly into the star. If Mario fails, he can roll right back up (if he's careful), although the incline of the slope can make it rather difficult.
 
;Planets Visited
*[[#Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]
**[[#Starting Platform|Starting Platform]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 1|Rainbow Road Path 1]]
**[[#Beginner Path|Beginner Path]]
 
;Enemies
*[[Bob-omb]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
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===Green Star 2===
[[File:RoCoG GS2.png|thumb|250px|The second green star in sight.]]
The last Green Star is near the end of the final rainbow road path, just before the Ending Planet. It is positioned at the right side of the course, hovering in the air. For Mario to reach it, he must either carefully use the momentum of the course to land on the star or jump before reaching the edge. If done correctly, Mario should easily grab the star instead of falling off the course.
 
;Planets Visited
*[[#Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]
**[[#Starting Platform|Starting Platform]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 1|Rainbow Road Path 1]]
**[[#Beginner Path|Beginner Path]] '''''or''''' [[#Expert Path|Expert Path]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 2|Rainbow Road Path 2]]
**[[#Rainbow Road Path 3|Rainbow Road Path 3]]
 
;Enemies
*[[Bob-omb]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
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==Names in Other Languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=タマコロスライダーギャラクシー
|Jap=タマコロスライダーギャラクシー
|JapR=tamakoro suraidā gyarakushī
|JapR=Tamakoro Suraidā Gyarakushī
|JapM=Star Ball Slider Galaxy
|JapM=[[Star Ball]] Slider Galaxy
|Spa=Galaxia Astro Iris
|Spa=Galaxia Astro Iris
|SpaM=A pun of "astro" (star) and "arco iris" (rainbow)
|SpaM=Rainbow Galaxy (Note: The word “Astro” refers to a celestial body. It’s used as a pun to the word “arco”, which means “arch”.)
|FraE=Manège arc-en-ciel
|FreE=Manège arc-en-ciel
|FraEM=Rainbow merry-go-round
|FreEM=Rainbow merry-go-round
|Chi=滾球溜滑梯銀河
|ChiR=Gǔnqiú Liūhuátī Yínhé
|ChiM=Ball Rolling Slider Galaxy
|Ger=Achterbahn-Galaxie
|GerM=Roller Coaster Galaxy
|Ita=Galassia Montagne Russe
|Ita=Galassia Montagne Russe
|ItaM=Roller Coaster Galaxy
|ItaM=Roller Coaster Galaxy
|Ger=Achterbahn-Galaxie
|Kor=스타볼 슬라이더 갤럭시
|GerM=Roller Coaster Galaxy
|KorR=Seutabol Seullaideo Gaelleogsi
|Chi=滾球溜滑梯銀河
|KorM=Star Ball Slider Galaxy
|ChiM=Rolling-Ball Slider Galaxy
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The two missions in this [[galaxy]] are the only times in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' that the player can see all five of the [[Toad Brigade]]'s [[Starshroom]] spacecraft at once; however, the [[Purple Coin]] mission of the [[Sea Slide Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' features all five ships as well.
*The two missions in this [[galaxy]] are the only times in [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|this game]] that the player can see all five of the [[Toad Brigade]]'s [[Starshroom]] spacecraft at once; however, the [[Purple Coin]] mission of the [[Sea Slide Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' features all five ships as well.
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Rolling Coaster Galaxy
Rolling Coaster Galaxy.png
Area World S
How to unlock Collect 75 Power Stars, including the first one from Mario Squared Galaxy
Comet(s) Purple Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) The Rainbow Road Roll
Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Stars Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Prankster Comet icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Galaxy icon The Starting Platform with a Star Ball on it, around which spirals a section of the Rainbow Road-like track
“Stay under contROLL!”
—Yellow Toad, Super Mario Galaxy 2

The Rolling Coaster Galaxy is one of the many galaxies found in Super Mario Galaxy 2. As its name implies, this galaxy is similar to a roller coaster and, similar to Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy, Mario (or Luigi) must roll a Star Ball to the end. Also, many Starshrooms appear along the way. It appears to be a reference to the Rainbow Road courses in the Mario Kart series. The name of the first mission, "The Rainbow Road Roll", in this galaxy confirms this. The music speeds up as the Star Ball rolls faster, and slows down as the Star Ball rolls slower. This galaxy is also similar to Rolling Green Galaxy and Rolling Gizmo Galaxy from the first game.

Partway through the level, the path splits in two. One of the Toads says that the right path is for experts, while the other is assumed to be for beginners. In the "Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road" mission, the path for experts is the only path present. The Comet Medal is also on this path. The only enemies found in this galaxy are Bob-ombs and Mini Goombas. The galaxy uses a cover version of the Slider music theme from Super Mario 64, which is also the song that plays when sliding down the large slide in the Tall Trunk Galaxy.

Planets/Areas

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.

Rainbow Road

A view of the majority of the paths and areas.

Rather than being separate planets, this galaxy is connected by chutes which allow the player to access the different paths and platforms.

Starting Platform

“Go go go!”
—Green Toad, Rolling Coaster Galaxy
Mario near the start of the level.

Mario starts on a simple orange and red platform. There is nothing of significance here besides the Star Ball, some coins, and a chute that takes Mario to the next area.

Rainbow Road Path 1

Mario rolling down the rainbow path.

This is a simple path that consists of colored tiles. There are no hazards on this path. It eventually drops the player off at an area where two roads diverge in different directions. Bob-ombs are found at the end of the pathway.

Beginner Path

Mario on the large path.

When Mario takes the left path, it leads him here. Possibly dubbed "Beginner Path", by the Toads, it is covered in beige tiles and is covered with light-colored Mini Goombas and Bob-ombs. The edges of the path are concave, meaning that Mario cannot fall off the edge unless blasted off by a Bob-omb. This pathway is also wider than adjacent one and has more undulations. At the end of the path, Mario is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.

Expert Path

Mario traversing the Expert Path.

Taking the right path at the junction takes Mario to this area. Dubbed "Expert Path", by the Toads, it is a narrow, rainbow-tiled pathway. There are numerous beams found on the edges of the path, which bounces Mario off course if he is to come in contact with it. There are a few Bob-ombs here and a Comet Medal is also found here. At the end of the path, Mario is dropped off at Rainbow Road Path 2.

Rainbow Road Path 2

Mario on the second rainbow path.

This pathway is much like the first rainbow road pathway, except that it is more inclined and it sometimes gets narrow during certain times. Mario is dropped off at several pink and purple platforms where there is a chute that takes him to the final path.

Rainbow Road Path 3

The final rainbow path is being traveled on by Mario.

This pathway is more inclined than the others. The path also gets narrower as Mario travels towards the end. He is dropped off at a grassy platform where there is a chute that connects to the final platform.

Ending Planet

The final planet is in view.

There is nothing of importance on this planet except for the hole which the Star Ball goes into. During the Purple Coin mission, there is a Gearmo present, which takes away Mario/Luigi's life if he does not have enough Purple Coins (if he does not have any lives to lose, he gets a Game Over).

Enemies

Missions

Level Image Summary
The Rainbow Road Roll SMG2 Rolling Coaster Rainbow Road Roll.png This mission's objective is to scale down the course on a rainbow road using a Star Ball.
Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road SMG2 Rolling Coaster Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road.png This mission's objective is to collect 100 of the 110 Purple Coins.

Green Stars

Green Star 1

Mario about to grab the first Green Star.

The first Green Star is located near the beginning of the level. The player should take the Beginner Path instead of the Expert Path. They need to stay in the middle and to avoid Bob-ombs and Mini Goombas, up a bumpy slope. Just before the player drops off the end of the slope, they must use the momentum of the Star Ball and jump into the air, directly into the star.

Green Star 2

The second Green Star in sight.

The last Green Star is near the end of the final rainbow road path, just before the Ending Planet. It is positioned at the right side of the course, hovering in the air. For the player to reach it, they must either carefully use the momentum of the course to land on the star or jump before reaching the edge. If done correctly, the player should easily grab the star instead of falling off the course.

Prima Official Game Guide description

  • "The Rolling Coaster Galaxy is modeled after one of Mario's favorite karting tracks. However, there are no wheels to be found here. Instead, you must roll through this colorful cosmic challenge on a sphere. The Power Star you seek is actually right under your toes."

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese タマコロスライダーギャラクシー
Tamakoro Suraidā Gyarakushī
 Star Ball Slider Galaxy

Chinese 滾球溜滑梯銀河
Gǔnqiú Liūhuátī Yínhé
 Ball Rolling Slider Galaxy

French (NOE) Manège arc-en-ciel
 Rainbow merry-go-round
German Achterbahn-Galaxie
 Roller Coaster Galaxy
Italian Galassia Montagne Russe
 Roller Coaster Galaxy
Korean 스타볼 슬라이더 갤럭시
Seutabol Seullaideo Gaelleogsi
 Star Ball Slider Galaxy

Spanish Galaxia Astro Iris
 Rainbow Galaxy (Note: The word “Astro” refers to a celestial body. It’s used as a pun to the word “arco”, which means “arch”.)

Trivia

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Missions and galaxies in Super Mario Galaxy 2
World 1 Sky Station Galaxy Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum • Storming the Sky Fleet • Peewee Piranha's Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Yoshi Star Galaxy Saddle Up with Yoshi • Spiny Control • Spiny Rainbow Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Spin-Dig Galaxy Digga-Leg's Planet • Silver Stars Down Deep • Digga-Leg's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Fluffy Bluff Galaxy Search for the Toad Brigade Captain • The Chimp's Stomp Challengeb • Every Planet Has Its Price • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rightside Down Galaxy Breaking the Laws of Gravity • The Great Crate Incinerator • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotillac Gobblegut's Aching Belly • Fiery Flotilla Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flip-Swap Galaxyd Think Before You Shake • Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprinta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 2 Puzzle Plank Galaxy The Puzzling Picture Block • Bugaboom's Back • Purple Coin Shadow Vaulta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Hightail Falls Galaxy Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper • Hightail Falls Speed Runa • Silver Stars in Hightail Falls • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boulder Bowl Galaxy Rock and Rollodillo • C'mere, Goombab • Rolling Crabber Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cosmic Cove Galaxy Twin Falls Hideaway • Exploring the Cosmic Cavern • Catch That Star Bunny • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Wild Glide Galaxy Fluzzard's First Flight • Jungle Fluzzard Raceb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser's Lava Lairc Bowser's Big Lava Power Party • Lava Lair Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Honeybloom Galaxyd Bumble Beginnings • The Secret Wall Jump • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 3 Tall Trunk Galaxy The Flotacious Blimp Fruit • Tall Trunk's Big Slide • Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slidea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cloudy Court Galaxy Head in the Clouds • The Shadow Lininga • Silver Stars in the Purple Pond • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Haunty Halls Galaxy A Glimmer of Bulb Berry • Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor • Spooky Cosmic Clone Chasea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Freezy Flake Galaxy Bowser on Ice • Sorbetti's Chilly Reception • The Chimp's Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy Silver Chomp Grudge Match • Masterpiece Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleetc Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer • Megahammer's Daredevil Basha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Beat Block Galaxyd Step to the Beep • Silver Stars in Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 4 Supermassive Galaxy Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers • Big Wigglers Speed Runa • In Full Bloom • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Flipsville Galaxy Flip-Flopping in Flipsville • Flipsville's New Digs • Purple Coin Spin Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Honeyhop Galaxy The Sweetest Silver Stars • The Chimp's Score Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Starshine Beach Galaxy Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars • Climbing the Cloudy Tower • Purple Coin Beach Dasha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Chompworks Galaxy Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold • Spring into the Chompworks • Cosmic Clones in the Chompworksa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Gravity Gauntletc Breaking into Bowser's Castle • Gravity Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Sweet Mystery Galaxyd Bulb Berry's Mysterious Glow • Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glowa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 5 Space Storm Galaxy Follow Me, Bob-omb • To the Top of Topman's Tower • C'mere, Topmanb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slipsand Galaxy Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole • Sailing the Sandy Seas • Squizzard's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Shiverburn Galaxy Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood • Octo-Army Icy Rainbow Rompa • The Chimp's Ultimate Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boo Moon Galaxy Silver Stars Pop-Up • Haunting the Howling Tower • The Star in the Sinking Swamp • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Upside Dizzy Galaxy A Walk on the Weird Side • Burning Upside Dizzy • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunkerc Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine • Boomsday Machine Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Fleet Glide Galaxyd Fluzzard's Wild Battlefield Glide • Fastest Feathers in the Galaxyb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 6 Melty Monster Galaxy The Magnificent Magma Sea • A Stroll Down Rolling Lane • The Chimp's Bowling Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Clockwork Ruins Galaxy Time for Adventure • The Adventure of the Purple Coinsa • The Ledge Hammer Trap • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slimy Spring Galaxy The Deep Shell Well • The Chimp's Coin Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Throwback Galaxy Return of the Whomp King • Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress • Whomp Silver Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Battle Belt Galaxy Mini-Planet Mega-Run • Mini-Planet Daredevil Runa • Snacktime for Gobblegut • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Galaxy Generatorc Bowser's Fortified Fortress • Bowser's Big Bad Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flash Black Galaxyd Jumping Around in the Dark • Dark Octo-Army Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World S Mario Squared Galaxy Make Mario a Star • Luigi's Purple Coin Chaosa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Rolling Coaster Galaxy The Rainbow Road Roll • Purple Coins on the Rainbow Roada • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Twisty Trials Galaxy Spinning and Spinning and Spinning • Turning Turning Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Stone Cyclone Galaxy Silver Stars on the Cyclone • Tox Box Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Boss Blitz Galaxy Throwback Throwdown • Throwback Throwdown Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Grandmaster Galaxyc The Ultimate Test • The Perfect Runa
Flip-Out Galaxyd Wicked Wall Jumps • Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpersa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
a Mission only available when a Prankster Comet is in orbit
b Indicates a mission only available when a letter is received from the Mailtoad
c Boss galaxies
d Hungry Luma galaxies
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