Puzzle Plank Galaxy (theme)
| "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" | |
|---|---|
| "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" in Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
 Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Ryo Nagamatsu[1] | |
| Key | D major |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2025) |
"Puzzle Plank Galaxy"[2] is a musical theme composed by Ryo Nagamatsu for Super Mario Galaxy 2, where it plays in the galaxy of the same name. The theme prominently features a violin, which was recorded live, while the drums in the background are taken from Roland SRX-01 Dynamic Drum Kits and the organ from an unknown source, and all other parts are played on the Roland Fantom-X7 synthesizer.
History[edit]
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Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy 2 marks the first appearance of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy," and it returns for the same purpose in the Nintendo Switch port, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. The theme is also included in the official albums Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack and The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music.
Mario & Sonic series[edit]
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]
In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, an arrangement of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" can be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2" in the game's sound test.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games[edit]
In Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games version of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" can once again be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Remix)" in the game's sound test.
Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, an arrangement of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" can play in Free Roam.
Other appearances[edit]
Super Nintendo World[edit]
At the Super Nintendo World theme park, an arrangement of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" plays in the 1-UP Factory.
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Wii | 2010 | Original | "Puzzle Plank Galaxy"[2] | Ryo Nagamatsu |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | Wii | 2011 | Arrangement | "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2"[3] | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | Wii U | 2013 | Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games [Wii]) | "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Remix)"[4] | |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2025 | Original | "Puzzle Plank Galaxy"[2] | Ryo Nagamatsu |
| Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2025 | Original | "Puzzle Plank Galaxy"[2] | Ryo Nagamatsu |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack | 2010 | Original | 「かくざいもくざい」 (Kaku Zaimoku Zai) | Ryo Nagamatsu |
| The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music | 2015 | Original | 「かくざいもくざい」 (Kaku Zaimoku Zai) | Ryo Nagamatsu |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Nintendo World | 2021 | Arrangement | Dani Donadi[5] | |
| Nintendo Music | 2025[g 1] | Original | "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" | Ryo Nagamatsu |
- ^ Added on September 15, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | かくざいもくざい[2] Kaku Zaimoku Zai |
Square Timber |
References[edit]
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack
- ^ a b c d e Nintendo Music
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii) sound test
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games sound test
- ^ Dani Donadi. Profile. Linkedin. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
