Special 1-Castle

 is the final and fifth level in Special 1. It is based off World 1-Castle. After completing the level, the player unlocks Luigi.

Layout
The player starts out on a platform and must drop down onto a platform that contains a + Clock, the player will then need to drop down two more platforms which will lead to some rotating gear platforms. After this the player will find a Rectangular Coin Block that contains two Coins and a Statue Leaf. The player will then go onto a platform that is propelled upwards by lava. The player will then run across a platform where they must avoid three Lava Bubbles before reaching a platform that contains two Hammer Bros.. The player will then need to drop down to a lower platform where they must avoid a Firebar, before reaching another platform that contains several Thwomps. After this the player will reach a long narrow walkway that leads to the Dry Bowser fight, where they must proceed to the switch whilst avoiding his Fireballs. After defeating Dry Bowser the player must proceed inside the Fortress to reach a Warp Box that will lead to the Goal Pole.

Star Medals

 * Star Medal 1: The player must go to the Long ? Block near the Prongo and then jump to the Long ? Block and they will find the 1st Star Coin.
 * Star Medal 2: Find the invisible Block with the Starman, when the player goes on top of it, they will find the 2nd Star Coin.
 * Star Medal 3: The player must go behind the 2nd Thwomp, and wall-kick then they will find the last Star Coin.

Enemies

 * Prongos
 * Lava Bubbles
 * Firebars
 * Hammer Bros.
 * Thwomps
 * Dry Bowser (Boss)