Special 5

Special 5 is the fifth of the eight special worlds that appear in Super Mario 3D Land. The level takes place in a brown, desert-like setting with several mountain-like rocks and cacti in the background. The world contains 5 levels and one Mystery Box.

Layout
Mario first starts on a group of platforms. At the end of these platforms is a segment consisting of Reversible Platforms, which results in free-falling to a group of platforms below. The player must then cross more Reversible Platforms to reach a Warp Box. This box takes Mario to a group of platforms with the midway flag on it, followed by more Reversible Platforms; However, at this point, spiked balls will begin to emerge from portals. Mario must then cross more Reversible Platforms and two more regular platforms to reach an area with two elongated Reversible Platforms side by side. Afterward, a staircase-like set of platforms will have to be crossed while numerous spiked balls are being launched in order to reach the flagpole.

Star Medals

 * Star Medal 1: Floating next to the platform after the second set of Brick Blocks.
 * Star Medal 2: On the end of the platform to the left of the second set of Reversible Platforms after the mid-flag, the Star Medal can be collected.
 * Star Medal 3: At the center of the two long reversible platforms is the third Star Medal.

Layout
This level is similar in design to World 7-2; however, a Cosmic Clone will be chasing Mario across the level. The area starts with Mario having to pass by four chained spiked rollers and an area with a Chain Chomp.

Star Medals

 * Star Medal 1:
 * Star Medal 2:
 * Star Medal 3: