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|image=[[File:Shifting Sand Land 64.png|280px]][[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land.png|280px]]
|image=[[File:Shifting Sand Land 64.png|200px]]<br>''Super Mario 64''<br>[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land.png|200px]]<br>''Super Mario 64 DS''
|unlock=Clear [[Bowser in the Dark World]].
|unlock=Clear [[Bowser in the Dark World]].
|level='''''Super Mario 64'''''<br>[[In the Talons of the Big Bird]]<br>[[Shining Atop the Pyramid]]<br>[[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]]<br>[[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]<br>[[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]]<br>[[Pyramid Puzzle]]<br><br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'''''<br>[[In the Talons of the Big Bird]]<br>[[Shining Atop the Pyramid]]<br>[[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]]<br>[[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]<br>[[Tox Box Switch Star]]<br>[[Pyramid Puzzle]]<br>[[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]]
|missions='''''Super Mario 64'''''<br>[[In the Talons of the Big Bird]]<br>[[Shining Atop the Pyramid]]<br>[[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]]<br>[[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]<br>[[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]]<br>[[Pyramid Puzzle]]<br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'''''<br>[[In the Talons of the Big Bird]]<br>[[Shining Atop the Pyramid]]<br>[[Inside the Ancient Pyramid]]<br>[[Stand Tall on the Four Pillars]]<br>[[Tox Box Switch Star]]<br>[[Pyramid Puzzle]]<br>[[Free Flying for 8 Red Coins]]
|boss=[[Eyerok]]
|boss=[[Eyerok]]
|stars='''''Super Mario 64'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]]<br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]]
|stars='''''Super Mario 64'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]][[File:Star SM64.png]]<br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]]
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'''Shifting Sand Land''' is a desert-based course and the eighth course appearing in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Its name may be a reference to the "Shifting Sands," one of the magical, impassable deserts that surround the Land of Oz in L. Frank Baum's {{wp|List of Oz books|''Oz'' books}}. The entrance to the level is in the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]'s basement, disguised as a wall at the end of the hall to the left of the painting into [[Lethal Lava Land]]. The course has several sand dunes, [[quicksand]], and an ancient pyramid in the center. [[Klepto]] the Condor circles the course and will attempt to steal the player's [[cap]] if he gets near. In addition, this course also shares the same music as Lethal Lava Land.
'''Shifting Sand Land''' is an {{wp|ancient Egypt}}ian-based course and the eighth course appearing in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Its name may be a reference to the "Shifting Sands," one of the magical, impassable deserts that surround the {{wp|Land of Oz}} in {{wp|L. Frank Baum}}'s {{wp|List of Oz books|''Oz'' books}}. The entrance to the [[level]] is in the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]'s basement, disguised as a wall at the end of the hall to the left of the [[painting]] into [[Lethal Lava Land]]. The course has several sand dunes, [[quicksand]], and an ancient pyramid in the center. [[Klepto|Klepto the Condor]] circles the course and attempts to steal the player's [[cap]] if he gets near. In addition, this course shares the same music as Lethal Lava Land.


==Layout==
==Layout==
===Main course===
===Main course===
[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 1.png|frame|left|Map of Shifting Sand Land in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 1.png|frame|left|Map of Shifting Sand Land in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
The player starts on a stone slab in the sand next to some sand dunes and a [[Crazed Crate]]. Up ahead are some [[Bob-omb]]s, a [[Fly Guy]], a [[Pokey]], and some [[Goomba]]s, all around a stone structure containing a few [[block (Super Mario 64)|block]]s underneath and a red and yellow [[! Block]] on top. Near this stone structure are a number of circular quicksand pits: one with a [[1-Up Mushroom]] hovering over top, and one that spawns a [[tornado]] if the player approaches. Beyond the stone structure is a maze-like path constructed out of stone blocks over a pool of quicksand with three [[Tox Box]]es flipping around the paths. To the right are a [[cannon]] and a red ! Block/[[? Block]], and to the left is an oasis with a [[Bob-omb Buddy]] next to it. A warp point is placed under the palm tree and leads to the aforementioned cannon and red block. South of the oasis are two of the four stone pillars situated around the pyramid, with the other two on the other corners of the pyramid. [[Mario]] can run up the sides of the pillars despite them being smooth and near-vertical surfaces. After the quicksand with a tornado is a ramp to the pyramid's entrance, with the exterior of the pyramid having two ! or ? Blocks, along with a ring of steps that lead to [[Shining Atop the Pyramid|the top of the pyramid]]. If all four of the pillars have been stood upon, the top of the pyramid explodes and opens up a new entrance.
The player starts on a stone slab in the sand next to some sand dunes and a [[Crazed Crate]]. Up ahead are some [[Bob-omb]]s, a [[Fly Guy]], a [[Pokey]], and some [[Goomba]]s, all around a stone structure containing a few [[block (Super Mario 64)|block]]s underneath and a [[Cap Block|red block]] and [[! Block|yellow block]] on top. Near this stone structure are a number of circular quicksand pits: one with a [[1-Up Mushroom|1-UP Mushroom]] hovering over the top, and one that spawns a [[tornado]] if the player approaches. Beyond the stone structure is a maze-like path constructed out of stone blocks over a pool of quicksand with three [[Tox Box]]es flipping around the paths. To the right are a [[cannon]] and a red block, and to the left is an oasis with a [[Bob-omb Buddy]] next to it. A [[warp|Warp Point]] is placed under the palm tree and leads to the aforementioned cannon and red block. South of the oasis are two of the four stone pillars situated around the pyramid, with the other two on the other corners of the pyramid. [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Luigi]], and [[Wario]] can [[dash|run]] up the sides of the pillars despite them being smooth and near-vertical surfaces. After the quicksand with a tornado is a ramp to the pyramid's entrance, with the exterior of the pyramid having a yellow block and red block, along with a ring of steps that lead to the [[Shining Atop the Pyramid|top of the pyramid]]. If all four of the pillars have been stood upon, the top of the pyramid explodes and opens a new entrance.


===Inside the pyramid===
===Inside the pyramid===
[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 2.png|frame|left|Map of the pyramid in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 2.png|frame|left|Map of the pyramid in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 3.png|frame|Eyerok's room within the pyramid]]
[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Map 3.png|frame|Eyerok's room within the pyramid]]
If the player enters the pyramid, they cannot return to the main course. Additionally, if the player loses a life and reenters the level, they are brought back into the pyramid without having to go through the main course again, provided the life lost did not result in a [[Game Over]].
If the player enters the pyramid, they cannot return to the main course. Additionally, if the player loses a life and reenters the level, they are brought back into the pyramid without having to go through the main course again, provided the life lost does not result in a [[Game Over]].


Upon entering the pyramid, the player is dropped into a short hall that leads to either a left or a right path. The left path leads to a 1-Up Mushroom and a [[Grindel]] that hops across the platform and can help the player reach another 1-Up Mushroom. The right path leads to the top of the pyramid, where the player has to go through several obstacles to reach the top. These obstacles include Grindels, large gaps, [[Amp]]s, moving platforms, a [[Spindel]], and a hanging grate the player can grab and swing across. Halfway up the pyramid is a [[Spinning Heart]], which the player can use to recover any lost [[Health Meter|health]]. At the center of the pyramid's base is a large sand pit that restricts the player's [[jump]]ing ability and acts as quicksand.
Upon entering the pyramid, the player is dropped into a short hall that leads to either a left or a right path. The left path leads to a 1-UP Mushroom and a [[Grindel]] that hops across the platform and can help the player reach another 1-UP Mushroom. The right path leads to the top of the pyramid, where the player has to go through several obstacles to reach the top. These obstacles include Grindels, large gaps, [[Amp]]s, moving platforms, a [[Spindel]], and a hanging grate the player can grab and swing across. Halfway up the pyramid is a [[Spinning Heart]], which the player can use to recover any lost [[Health Meter|health]]. At the center of the pyramid's base is a large sand pit that restricts the player's [[jump]]ing ability and acts as quicksand.


If the player enters through the secret entrance on the top of the pyramid, they are brought to a fenced lift that moves down through the center of the pyramid. At the bottom of its rail is a hole that leads to a secret room where the boss of the level, [[Eyerok]], sleeps.
If the player enters through the secret entrance on the top of the pyramid, they are brought to a fenced lift that moves down through the center of the pyramid. At the bottom of its rail is a hole that leads to a secret room where the boss of the level, [[Eyerok]], sleeps.
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![[File:PyramidSecret.png|200px]]<br>[[Pyramid Puzzle]]
![[File:PyramidSecret.png|200px]]<br>[[Pyramid Puzzle]]
|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (Secrets)<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' (Silver Stars)
|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (Secrets)<br>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' (Silver Stars)
|This mission's objective is to find the secrets/[[Silver Star]]s hidden in the pyramid.
|This mission's objective is to find the [[secret]]s/[[Silver Star]]s hidden in the pyramid.
|}
|}


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SM64 - Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]s
SM64 - Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]s
SM64 Grindel.png|[[Grindel]]s
SM64 Grindel.png|[[Grindel]]s
SM64 Vanish Cap Under The Moat.png|[[Keronpa Ball]]s
SM64 Vanish Cap Under The Moat.png|[[Flame thrower (Flame Chomp)|Flame thrower]]s
SM64 Klepto.png|[[Klepto]]
SM64 Klepto.png|[[Klepto]]
Old Pokey 64.png|[[Pokey]]s
Old Pokey 64.png|[[Pokey]]s
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*'''[[Spinning Heart]]''': Inside the pyramid, on the fourth level, after the rolling stone, and before the rising and falling platforms.
*'''[[Spinning Heart]]''': Inside the pyramid, on the fourth level, after the rolling stone, and before the rising and falling platforms.
*'''[[Cannon]]s''': 1
*'''[[Cannon]]s''': 1
*'''[[1-Up Mushroom]]s''' (9):
*'''[[1-Up Mushroom|1UP Mushroom]]s''' (9):
**''Homing Mushroom'' : '''#1''' In the tree near the lake.
**''Homing Mushroom'' : '''#1''' In the tree near the lake.
**''Static Mushroom'' : '''#2''' Floating in air above quicksand right after the start point. '''#3''' Over the hill left of the start point, next to the big chain fence. '''#4''' Inside the pyramid, above [[Grindel]] on the left path. '''#5''' Inside the pyramid, above the metal hanging grill near the [[Amp]].
**''Static Mushroom'' : '''#2''' Floating in air above quicksand right after the starting point. '''#3''' Over the hill left of the starting point, next to the big chain fence. '''#4''' Inside the pyramid, above the [[Grindel]] on the left path. '''#5''' Inside the pyramid, above the metal hanging grille near the [[Amp]].
**''Triggered Mushroom'' : '''#6''' Inside the pyramid, appears after the player steps on all five platforms on the quicksand at the back of the pyramid.
**''Triggered Mushroom'' : '''#6''' Inside the pyramid, appears after the player steps on all five platforms on the quicksand at the back of the pyramid.
**''Box Mushroom'' : '''#7''' On the pyramid near the entrance. '''#8''' Inside the pyramid at the end of the left path. '''#9''' Inside the pyramid, on the back. Can be seen from #8.
**''Box Mushroom'' : '''#7''' On the pyramid near the entrance. '''#8''' Inside the pyramid at the end of the left path. '''#9''' Inside the pyramid, on the back. Can be seen from #8.
*'''Warps:'''
*'''[[Warp]]s:'''
**Standing under the palm tree next to the small oasis warps [[Mario]] near the cannon on the metal platform above the quicksand.
**Standing under the palm tree next to the small oasis warps [[Mario]] near the cannon on the metal platform above the quicksand.
**Standing just to the right of the hole in the pyramid's second floor (at the top of the pole) warps Mario to the top of the metal hanging grille. This is meant to be one-way, but it can be reversed by standing on the slightly higher edge. It was removed in the DS version.<ref> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlpcMZQV0E </ref>
**Standing just to the right of the hole on the pyramid's second floor (at the top of the pole) warps Mario to the top of the metal hanging grille. This is meant to be one-way, but it can be reversed by standing on the slightly higher edge.<ref>pannenkoek2012 (August 11, 2013). [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlpcMZQV0E SM64 - Reversing a One Way Teleport Glitch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 22, 2014.</ref> It was removed in the DS version.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
SM64 Asset Texture Castle Wall (Basement).png
SM64-Facing Shifting Sand Land.png|The wall leading to Shifting Sand Land in the N64 version
SM64-Facing Shifting Sand Land.png|The wall leading to Shifting Sand Land in the N64 version
SM64DS Facing Shifting Sand Land.png|The wall leading to Shifting Sand Land in the DS version
SM64DS Facing Shifting Sand Land.png|The wall leading to Shifting Sand Land in the DS version
Shifting Sand Land Starting Area.png|The starting area in the N64 version
ShiftingSandLand1.png|Mario jumping toward a Pokey
ShiftingSandLand2.png|[[Wing Mario]] standing on one of the four pillars
SM64DS Punching Pokey.png|Mario punching away a Pokey's segments
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|JapR=Acchicchi Sabaku
|JapR=Acchicchi Sabaku
|JapM=Hot Hot Desert
|JapM=Hot Hot Desert
|Fra=Sables Trop Mouvants
|Fre=Sables Trop Mouvants
|FraM=Too Quicksands (pun on "too quick sands" and "quicksands").
|FreM=Too-Quick Sands (pun on "too quick" and "quicksand").
|Ger=Wobiwaba Wüste
|Ger=Wobiwaba Wüste
|GerM=Wobiwaba Desert
|GerM=Wobiwaba Desert
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This area appears in the ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' minigame [[Pokey Punch-out]], complete with Klepto in the background.
*This area appears in the ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' minigame [[Pokey Punch-out]], complete with Klepto in the background.
*In the N64 version, the [[Blue Coin Switch]] inside the pyramid produces three [[Blue Coin]]s. This is the only Blue Coin Switch in the game that produces exactly three instead of four. However, in the DS version, it was changed to four.
*In the N64 version, the [[Blue Coin Block]] inside the pyramid produces three [[Blue Coin]]s. This is the only Blue Coin Block in the game that produces exactly three instead of four. However, in the DS version, the number was changed to four.
*The name of the 100-Coin Star is '''Once More in the Pyramid'''.<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide. Page 84.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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