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'''Bowser's Kingdom''' is the thirteenth kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the home of [[Bowser]] and the greater location of '''[[Bowser's Castle]]'''. Unlike most games, which feature a Western-European design for his castle, this castle is a lush, flowering traditional [[Japan|Japanese]] castle, with a concentric series of walls and baileys, a traditional garden and tea house, and a central keep. Instead of the usual [[lava]], its moats are filled with [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]].
'''Bowser's Kingdom''' is the thirteenth kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the home of [[Bowser]] and the greater location of '''[[Bowser's Castle]]'''. Unlike most games, which feature a Western-European design for his castle, Bowser has constructed a new castle for his wedding with [[Princess Peach]]<ref>''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'', page 263.</ref>, resulting in a lush, flowering traditional [[Japan|Japanese]] castle, with a concentric series of walls and baileys, a traditional garden and tea house, and a central keep. Instead of the usual [[lava]], its moats are filled with [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]].


At the end of the kingdom, Mario and Cappy must defeat [[RoboBrood]], a giant robot piloted by the [[Broodals]]. After defeating the Broodals, Mario and Cappy visit the [[Moon Kingdom]] to chase after Bowser and [[Princess Peach]].
At the end of the kingdom, Mario and Cappy must defeat [[RoboBrood]], a giant robot piloted by the [[Broodals]]. After defeating the Broodals, Mario and Cappy visit the [[Moon Kingdom]] to chase after Bowser and Princess Peach.


==Brochure details==
==Brochure details==
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''Mallets big enough to climb on.'']]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''Mallets big enough to climb on.'']]
====Terrifying Gatekeepers====
<big>Terrifying Gatekeepers</big>
 
''Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show they don't give up easily.''
''Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show they don't give up easily.''
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure B.png|thumb|200px|''Architecture as lovely as the scenery.'']]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure B.png|thumb|200px|''Architecture as lovely as the scenery.'']]
====Beautiful Tile Work====
<big>Beautiful Tile Work</big>
 
''This kingdom's architecture is unique. Roofs are made of heavy, layered tiles that will not budge even if walked upon. They also create a uniformity in the overall design, enhancing the beauty of the palace.''
''This kingdom's architecture is unique. Roofs are made of heavy, layered tiles that will not budge even if walked upon. They also create a uniformity in the overall design, enhancing the beauty of the palace.''


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[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''Statues or not, they're certainly imposing.'']]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''Statues or not, they're certainly imposing.'']]
====Statues Guard the Court====
<big>Statues Guard the Court</big>
 
''The palace tower highlights the inner citadel, and the gate leading to it is guarded by fearsome statues.''
''The palace tower highlights the inner citadel, and the gate leading to it is guarded by fearsome statues.''
''The statues are fashioned after gods of wind and thunder, the perfect motif for a sky palace, and since they are modeled on Bowser, the ruler of this kingdom, they serve as a warning to foes here and abroad.''
''The statues are fashioned after gods of wind and thunder, the perfect motif for a sky palace, and since they are modeled on Bowser, the ruler of this kingdom, they serve as a warning to foes here and abroad.''


[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''Beware rolling ordinance.'']]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''Beware rolling ordinance.'']]
<big>Impressive Fortifications</big>


====Impressive Fortifications====
''Surrounding the inner citadel are the second and third courts. The second court is especially fortified, with many cannons to repel invaders. Cannonballs often roll along the ground, and many tourists fall trying to evade them. Legends speak of invaders [[Pokio|repelling the cannonballs with spears]], but no mere mortal could hope to do this, so try not to get too close!''
''Surrounding the inner citadel are the second and third courts. The second court is especially fortified, with many cannons to repel invaders. Cannonballs often roll along the ground, and many tourists fall trying to evade them. Legends speak of invaders [[Pokio|repelling the cannonballs with spears]], but no mere mortal could hope to do this, so try not to get too close!''


[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''These statues, called [[jizo]], stand in a row.'']]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''These statues, called [[jizo]], stand in a row.'']]
====An Oasis of Calm====
<big>An Oasis of Calm</big>
 
''This elegant garden is a balm for the brutality of this kingdom and will help you forget all the hardships you faced to reach it. You can even buy souvenirs, so be sure you stop by!''
''This elegant garden is a balm for the brutality of this kingdom and will help you forget all the hardships you faced to reach it. You can even buy souvenirs, so be sure you stop by!''
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[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]]
====The Hole Thing====
<big>The Hole Thing</big>
 
''All along the walls, these holes were meant to allow defenders to shoot at invaders, but nowadays you're more likely to find a demon or a snake coming out than an arrow.''
''All along the walls, these holes were meant to allow defenders to shoot at invaders, but nowadays you're more likely to find a demon or a snake coming out than an arrow.''
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[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure G.png|thumb|350px]]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure G.png|thumb|350px]]
====Three Keys to the Kingdom====
<big>Three Keys to the Kingdom</big>
# ''Dart past the silent and lethal Stairface Ogres.''
# ''Dart past the silent and lethal Stairface Ogres.''
# ''Avoid being distracted by the ominous (yet brightly glowing) clouds.''
# ''Avoid being distracted by the ominous (yet brightly glowing) clouds.''
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====Map====
<big>Map</big>
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure Map.png|thumb|left|200px]]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure Map.png|thumb|left|200px]]
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==Checkpoint Flag locations==
==Checkpoint Flag locations==
{{more images|Needs Inner Wall and Second Courtyard screenshots, plus some pics do not contain the Checkpoint Flags in them}}
===Odyssey===
===Odyssey===
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 12.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Bowser's Kingdom Odyssey.jpg|thumb]]
{{main|Odyssey}}
{{main|Odyssey}}
The Odyssey lands in the southwestern corner of the kingdom. [[Hint Toad]] and [[Uncle amiibo]] are nearby. Mario can throw [[Cappy]] onto one of the Bowser heads on the fence behind the Odyssey to spawn a Power Moon. After completing this kingdom's story objectives, [[Banktoad]] will appear near the front gate along with a [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the left of the Beneath the Keep checkpoint.
The Odyssey lands in the southwestern corner of the kingdom. [[Hint Toad]] and [[Uncle amiibo]] are nearby. Mario can throw [[Cappy]] onto one of the Bowser heads on the fence behind the Odyssey to spawn a Power Moon. After completing this kingdom's story objectives, [[Banktoad]] will appear near the front gate along with a [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the left of the Beneath the Keep checkpoint.


===Third Courtyard (Front)===
===Third Courtyard (Front)===
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 5.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Third Courtyard flag.jpg|thumb]]
At the start of the area are two torches, a [[Checkpoint Flag]], and two [[Pokio]]s. Further to the right is an area with some crates, two [[Spiny|Spinies]], and three [[? Block]]s. The middle ? Block contains a [[Heart (item)|Heart]]. If [[Mario]] [[capture]]s a Pokio, he can fling himself to the upper level, where there is another Spiny, some crates, and a [[spark pylon]] which leads to [[Third Courtyard (Rear)]]. A wall with another Spiny and some [[regional coin]]s on it can also be found up here; if Mario falls off the right side of this wall, he finds a hidden platform with a Pokio and [[Power Moon]] #5, "[[List of Power Moons in Bowser's Kingdom#Behind the Big Wall|Behind the Big Wall]]".
At the start of the area are two torches, a [[Checkpoint Flag]], and two [[Pokio]]s. Further to the right is an area with some crates, two [[Spiny|Spinies]], and three [[? Block]]s. The middle ? Block contains a [[Heart (item)|Heart]]. If [[Mario]] [[capture]]s a Pokio, he can fling himself to the upper level, where there is another Spiny, some crates, and a [[spark pylon]] which leads to [[Third Courtyard (Rear)]]. A wall with another Spiny and some [[regional coin]]s on it can also be found up here; if Mario falls off the right side of this wall, he finds a hidden platform with a Pokio and [[Power Moon]] #5, "[[List of Power Moons in Bowser's Kingdom#Behind the Big Wall|Behind the Big Wall]]".


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|SpaE=Tercer patio (parte frontal)
|SpaE=Tercer patio (parte frontal)
|SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Front Part)
|SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Front Part)
|Ger= Außenhof - Vorderseite
|GerM= Outer Courtyard Front
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|SpaE=Tercer patio (parte trasera)
|SpaE=Tercer patio (parte trasera)
|SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Back Part)
|SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Back Part)
|Ger= Außenhof - Rückseite
|GerM= Outer Courtyard Back
}}
}}


===Second Courtyard===
===Second Courtyard===
[[File:SMO Second Courtyard flag.jpg|thumb]]
The spark pylon at the end of Third Courtyard (Rear) leads here. This area is armed with cannons that fire rolling [[bomb]]s, which can be used to destroy metal crates by using Cappy to alter their trajectory. The second story mission, [[Smart Bombing]], takes place here, in which Mario must collect five Moon Shards to spawn a Power Moon.
The spark pylon at the end of Third Courtyard (Rear) leads here. This area is armed with cannons that fire rolling [[bomb]]s, which can be used to destroy metal crates by using Cappy to alter their trajectory. The second story mission, [[Smart Bombing]], takes place here, in which Mario must collect five Moon Shards to spawn a Power Moon.


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|SpaE=Segundo Patio
|SpaE=Segundo Patio
|SpaEM=Second Courtyard
|SpaEM=Second Courtyard
|Ger= Mittelhof
|GerM= Middle Yard
}}
}}


===Souvenir Shop===
===Souvenir Shop===
[[File:Crazy Cap Bowsers Kingdom.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Crazy Cap Bowsers Kingdom.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Souvenir Shop flag.jpg|thumb]]
This island is in between the Second Courtyard and Main Courtyard Entrance, and it consists of a [[Crazy Cap]] surrounded by a small garden. Behind the shop is a small sitting area. A [[New Donker]] stands next to a locked door in the back of the shoppe, granting Mario access to a secret area if he is wearing the Samurai Helmet and Samurai Armor.
This island is in between the Second Courtyard and Main Courtyard Entrance, and it consists of a [[Crazy Cap]] surrounded by a small garden. Behind the shop is a small sitting area. A [[New Donker]] stands next to a locked door in the back of the shoppe, granting Mario access to a secret area if he is wearing the Samurai Helmet and Samurai Armor.


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|SpaE=Tienda de recuerdos
|SpaE=Tienda de recuerdos
|SpaEM=Souvenir Shop
|SpaEM=Souvenir Shop
|Ger= Souvenir-Shop
|GerM= Souvenir Shop
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===Main Courtyard Entrance===
===Main Courtyard Entrance===
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure D.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure D.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Main Courtyard Entrance flag.jpg|thumb]]
[[Hariet]] and [[Topper]] are fought in this area. The [[Checkpoint Flag]] is on the bridge in the middle. A [[Jizo]] statue is installed behind the building on the right. Mario may capture the statue and hop around a bit to find glowing spots have appeared in the ground. Moving the Jizo over these spots often reveals [[coin]]s, [[Heart (item)|heart]]s, and possibly a [[Life-Up Heart]]. There is a painting behind the building on the left leading to either the [[Snow Kingdom]] or [[Seaside Kingdom]] depending on the order in which they were visited. Three regional coins may also be found atop this building. There are two large, round platforms on either side of the large, golden [[Bowser Statue]]s. Mario must fight Topper on the platform on the right and Hariet on the platform on the left. Defeating both of them reveals a [[Power Moon]] between the platforms Mario must collect to complete the mission and open up a bridge to the Main Courtyard.
[[Hariet]] and [[Topper]] are fought in this area. The [[Checkpoint Flag]] is on the bridge in the middle. A [[Jizo]] statue is installed behind the building on the right. Mario may capture the statue and hop around a bit to find glowing spots have appeared in the ground. Moving the Jizo over these spots often reveals [[coin]]s, [[Heart (item)|heart]]s, and possibly a [[Life-Up Heart]]. There is a painting behind the building on the left leading to either the [[Snow Kingdom]] or [[Seaside Kingdom]] depending on the order in which they were visited. Three regional coins may also be found atop this building. There are two large, round platforms on either side of the large, golden [[Bowser Statue]]s. Mario must fight Topper on the platform on the right and Hariet on the platform on the left. Defeating both of them reveals a [[Power Moon]] between the platforms Mario must collect to complete the mission and open up a bridge to the Main Courtyard.


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|Jap=クッパ城 本丸前
|Jap=クッパ城 本丸前
|JapR=Kuppa Jō Honmaru Mae
|JapR=Kuppa Jō Honmaru Mae
|JapM=Bowser's Castle Ward Entrance
|JapM=Bowser's Castle In Front of the Main Ward
|SpaE=Entrada al patio principal
|SpaE=Entrada al patio principal
|SpaEM=Main Courtyard Entrance
|SpaEM=Main Courtyard Entrance
|Ger= Haupthof - Eingang
|GerM= Main Courtyard Entrance
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}}


===Main Courtyard===
===Main Courtyard===
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 49.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Main Courtyard flag.jpg|thumb]]
This Checkpoint Flag is right beyond the door that opens after fighting Hariet and Topper. The kingdom's Moon Rock and [[Hint Art]] are found here. Up ahead is a bridge leading to the main part of the castle, where Mario must capture Pokios and scale walls while dodging bombs.
This Checkpoint Flag is right beyond the door that opens after fighting Hariet and Topper. The kingdom's Moon Rock and [[Hint Art]] are found here. Up ahead is a bridge leading to the main part of the castle, where Mario must capture Pokios and scale walls while dodging bombs.


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|JapR=Kuppa Jō Honmaru Iruguchi
|JapR=Kuppa Jō Honmaru Iruguchi
|JapM=Bowser's Castle Ward Entrance
|JapM=Bowser's Castle Ward Entrance
 
|SpaE=Patio principal
|SpaEM=Main Courtyard
|Ger= Haupthof
|GerM= Main Courtyard
}}
}}


===Outer Wall===
===Outer Wall===
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 14.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 14.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:SMO Outer Wall flag.jpg|thumb]]
This Checkpoint Flag is found right after getting past the bombs in the Main Courtyard. Up ahead is a Stairface Ogre guarding a tall wall with rotating circles that Mario must scale with a captured Pokio. Nearby metal crates, one of which contains a Power Moon, can be broken by having the Stairface Ogre crush them.
This Checkpoint Flag is found right after getting past the bombs in the Main Courtyard. Up ahead is a Stairface Ogre guarding a tall wall with rotating circles that Mario must scale with a captured Pokio. Nearby metal crates, one of which contains a Power Moon, can be broken by having the Stairface Ogre crush them.
====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパ城 壱の壁
|JapR=Kuppa Jō Ichi no Kabe
|JapM=Bowser's Castle Outer Wall
|SpaE=Muro exterior del Castillo de Bowser
|SpaEM=Outer Wall of Bowser's Castle
|Ger= Äußere Mauer
|GerM= Outer Wall
}}


===Inner Wall===
===Inner Wall===
[[File:SMO Inner Wall flag.jpg|thumb]]
This Checkpoint Flag is at the top of the Outer Wall. Up ahead is another Pokio wall, this one featuring horizontally sliding rectangular panels and columns of spikes Mario must avoid.
This Checkpoint Flag is at the top of the Outer Wall. Up ahead is another Pokio wall, this one featuring horizontally sliding rectangular panels and columns of spikes Mario must avoid.
====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパ城 弐の壁
|JapR=Kuppa Jō Ni no Kabe
|JapM=Bowser's Castle Inner Wall
|SpaE=Muro interior del Castillo de Bowser
|SpaEM=Inner Wall of Bowser's Castle
|Ger= Innere Mauer
|GerM= Inner Wall
}}


===Beneath the Keep===
===Beneath the Keep===
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 11.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 11.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Beneath the Keep flag.jpg|thumb]]
At the top of the Inner Wall, Mario will find a Checkpoint Flag on a bridge over a pool of poison. [[Talkatoo]] is found here, as is the leader of the [[Roving Racers]] later on. Up ahead is a spark pylon that takes Mario to the roof of a [[wikipedia:Tenshu|Tenshu]] with a massive golden model of Bowser's head within it. This is where Mario encounters Bowser and initiates the battle with [[RoboBrood]] over the arena.
At the top of the Inner Wall, Mario will find a Checkpoint Flag on a bridge over a pool of poison. [[Talkatoo]] is found here, as is the leader of the [[Roving Racers]] later on. Up ahead is a spark pylon that takes Mario to the roof of a [[wikipedia:Tenshu|Tenshu]] with a massive golden model of Bowser's head within it. This is where Mario encounters Bowser and initiates the battle with [[RoboBrood]] over the arena.


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|JapM=Bowser's Castle Beneath the Keep
|JapM=Bowser's Castle Beneath the Keep
|SpaE=Bajo el torreón del Castillo de Bowser
|SpaE=Bajo el torreón del Castillo de Bowser
|SpaEM=Beneath the Keep of Bowser's Castle  
|SpaEM=Beneath the Keep of Bowser's Castle
|Ger= Am Fuße des Turms
|GerM= At The Foot Of The Tower
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===Showdown Arena===
===Showdown Arena===
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 42.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 42.png|thumb]]
[[File:SMO Showdown Arena flag.jpg|thumb]]
A circular arena where RoboBrood is fought. After defeating RoboBrood, there is a Warp Pipe leading to a bonus area and a [[Scarecrow (object)|scarecrow]] that spawns a tower of rotating platforms leading to a Power Moon. Another Power Moon can be found buried under the ground.
A circular arena where RoboBrood is fought. After defeating RoboBrood, there is a Warp Pipe leading to a bonus area and a [[Scarecrow (object)|scarecrow]] that spawns a tower of rotating platforms leading to a Power Moon. Another Power Moon can be found buried under the ground.
====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパ城 決戦場
|JapR=Kuppa Jō Kensenjō
|JapM=Bowser's Castle Showdown Arena
|SpaE=Plaza de combate
|SpaEM=Combat Square
|Ger= Arena der Entscheidung
|GerM= Arnena Of Decision
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===Island in the Sky===
===Island in the Sky===
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|SpaE=Isla en el cielo
|SpaE=Isla en el cielo
|SpaEM=Island in the Sky
|SpaEM=Island in the Sky
|Ger= Insel im Himmel
|GerM= Island In The Sky
}}
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'''Starting Area / Odyssey - 4 coins'''
'''Starting Area / Odyssey - 4 coins'''
*'''4 coins:''' On top of the roof past the entrance door.
*'''4 coins:''' Above the entrance door.


'''Third Courtyard (Front) - 4 coins'''
'''Third Courtyard (Front) - 4 coins'''
*'''4 coins:''' In plain sight at the end of a roof.
*'''4 coins:''' In plain sight at the end of a roof.


'''Second Courtyard - 21 coins'''
'''Third Courtyard (Rear) - 8 coins'''
*'''4 coins:''' On the highest roof on the left.
*'''4 coins:''' Behind a wall near the exit spark pylon, accessible via Pokio.
*'''4 coins:''' Obtained by capturing a Pokio and using it to climb the wall to reach the coins.
*'''4 coins:''' On top of the easternmost wall.
*'''3 coins:''' Near the checkpoint flag.
*'''3 coins:''' On the top of the roof on the right side.
*'''3 coins:''' Near a group of Spinies.
*'''4 coins:''' Obtained by capturing a Pokio and going up and to the back side of the wall where the coins are.


'''Souvenir Shop - 13 coins'''
'''Second Courtyard - 23 coins'''
*'''4 coins:''' After hitting the hidden [[? Block]]s on the wall on the left side to go up the roof, the coins are found on the edge on the left.
*'''3 coins:''' On a ledge east of the checkpoint flag.
*'''3 coins:''' Found by capturing a Pokio and using it to climb up the highest roof.
*'''3 coins:''' In a nook near some Spinies.
*'''3 coins:''' Obtained by capturing a Pokio and dropping down a certain point.
*'''3 coins:''' Beyond the easternmost roof.
*'''3 coins:''' On a plaster wall below the tall building, accessible via Pokio.
*'''4 coins:''' Behind the northeast wall of the courtyard, accessible via Pokio.
*'''4 coins:''' On top of the tall building.
*'''3 coins:''' On the northwest roof.
 
'''Souvenir Shop - 3 coins'''
*'''3 coins:''' On the roof of the Crazy Cap shop.
*'''3 coins:''' On the roof of the Crazy Cap shop.


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'''Main Courtyard - 12 coins'''
'''Main Courtyard - 12 coins'''
*'''3 coins:''' Near the checkpoint flag on the roof, at the lowest point on the right side).
*'''3 coins:''' Above the main gates on the roof.
*'''3 coins:''' Obtained by capturing a Pokio and climbing up the left side of the roof.
*'''3 coins:''' To the right of the gate facing the entrance.
*'''3 coins:''' Obtained by capturing a Pokio and climbing up the middle of the roof.
*'''3 coins:''' To the left of the gate facing the main keep.
*'''3 coins:''' Underwater.
*'''3 coins:''' In the left pool.


'''Outer Wall - 10 coins'''
'''Outer Wall - 10 coins'''
*'''3 coins:''' Near the checkpoint flag, obtained by capturing a Pokio and dropping down.
*'''3 coins:''' Near the checkpoint flag, obtained by capturing a Pokio and dropping down.
*'''4 coins:''' Obtained by capturing a Pokio and climbing the wall.
*'''4 coins:''' On the rightmost wall circle.
*'''3 coins:''' Obtained by capturing a Pokio and climbing the wall.
*'''3 coins:''' In the middle of the leftmost wall circle.


'''Inner Wall - 6 coins'''
'''Inner Wall - 6 coins'''
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'''Beneath the Keep - 24 coins'''
'''Beneath the Keep - 24 coins'''
*'''3 coins:''' On the floor beneath the left side of the roof. Wall jumping is required to reach them.
*'''3 coins:''' Above the On Top of the Spinning Tower room door, accessible via jumping off the Dashing Above the Clouds beanstalk.
*'''3 coins:''' On the floor beneath the left side of the roof.
*'''3 coins:''' On the other side of the poison pool from the last coins, on a platform.
*'''3 coins:''' On the floor beneath the right side of the roof.
*'''3 coins:''' Above the poison pool located below the Bowser's Kingdom Treasure Vault area.
*'''3 coins:''' On the floor beneath the right side of the roof. They are reached by capturing a Pokio and using it to climb the wall.
*'''3 coins:''' On the wall during the ascent to Bowser's Castle Treasure Vault, accessible via Pokio.
*'''3 coins:''' Under the bridge, obtained by capturing the Lakitu on the right side.
*'''3 coins:''' Under the bridge, obtained by capturing the Lakitu on the right side.
*'''3 coins:''' Found on the other side via the spark pylon.
*'''3 coins:''' Above the gate in front of the spark pylon, accessible via a slingshot in the northwest corner (requires Lakitu).
*'''3 coins:''' Found on the other side via the spark pylon, under the roof to the left of the golden Bowser statue.
*'''3 coins:''' On the keep roof, on the left side.
*'''3 coins:''' At the northwest corner, reachable using Lakitu.
*'''3 coins:''' On a lantern after taking the spark pylon to the keep roof and dropping down onto the Bowser statue.


'''Showdown Arena - 3 coins'''
'''Showdown Arena - 3 coins'''
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!Item
!Name
!Description
!Description
!Price
!Price
!Note
!Note
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|[[File:SMO Samurai Helmet.png|100px]]
|[[File:SMO Samurai Helmet.png|100px]]<br>Samurai Helmet
|Samurai Helmet
|{{anchor|Samurai Helmet}}''The samurai wore helmets that were functional AND fancy.''
|{{anchor|Samurai Helmet}}''The samurai wore helmets that were functional AND fancy.''
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Bowser's).svg|20px]] 5
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Bowser's).svg|20px]] 5
|Required for "Scene of Crossing the Poison Swamp" and "Taking Notes: In the Folding Screen"
|Required for "Scene of Crossing the Poison Swamp" and "Taking Notes: In the Folding Screen"
|-
|-
|[[File:SMO Samurai Armor.png|100px]]
|[[File:SMO Samurai Armor.png|100px]]<br>Samurai Armor
|Samurai Armor
|{{anchor|Samurai Armor}}''The samurai basically walked around wearing works of art.''
|{{anchor|Samurai Armor}}''The samurai basically walked around wearing works of art.''
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Bowser's).svg|20px]] 10
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Bowser's).svg|20px]] 10
|Required for "Scene of Crossing the Poison Swamp" and "Taking Notes: In the Folding Screen"
|Required for "Scene of Crossing the Poison Swamp" and "Taking Notes: In the Folding Screen"
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|-
|[[File:SMO Happi Headband.png|100px]]
|[[File:SMO Happi Headband.png|100px]]<br>Happi Headband  
|Happi Headband  
|{{anchor|Happi Headband}}''This coiled headband is perfect when you want to cover just a BIT of your head.''
|{{anchor|Happi Headband}}''This coiled headband is perfect when you want to cover just a BIT of your head.''
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Bowser's).svg|20px]] 20
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Bowser's).svg|20px]] 20
|N/A
|N/A
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|-
|[[File:SMO Happi Outfit.png|100px]]
|[[File:SMO Happi Outfit.png|100px]]<br>Happi Outfit
|Happi Outfit
|{{anchor|Happi Outfit}}''Traditional clothing designed to be easy to move around in at a festival.''
|{{anchor|Happi Outfit}}''Traditional clothing designed to be easy to move around in at a festival.''
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|[[File:SMO Paper Lantern Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Paper Lantern
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|{{anchor|Paper Lantern}}''These lanterns are found in Bowser's Castle. In the old days, people used to walk around with them like flashlights!''
|{{anchor|Paper Lantern}}''These lanterns are found in Bowser's Castle. In the old days, people used to walk around with them like flashlights!''
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|{{anchor|Jizo Statue}}''Found placed all over, these guardian deities watch over travelers in silent protection.''
|{{anchor|Jizo Statue}}''Found placed all over, these guardian deities watch over travelers in silent protection.''
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|[[File:SMO Bowser's Kingdom Sticker Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Bowser's Kingdom Sticker
|Bowser's Kingdom Sticker
|{{anchor|Bowser's Kingdom Sticker}}''A sticker inspired by Bowser's Castle.''
|{{anchor|Bowser's Kingdom Sticker}}''A sticker inspired by Bowser's Castle.''
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|[[File:SMO Power Moon Red.png|100px]]<br>Bowser's Kingdom Power Moon
|Bowser's Kingdom Power Moon
|''A Power Moon that was recovered from Bowser's kingdom.''
|''A Power Moon that was recovered from Bowser's kingdom.''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Many ornaments strewn throughout the kingdom, such as the [[wikipedia:Nobori|nobori]] and the [[wikipedia:Traditional lighting equipment of Japan#Chōchin|chōchin]], contain the kanji <span class="explain" title="ことぶき">寿</span> (''kotobuki''), which means "long life". Some chōchin additionally contain the compound <span class="explain" title="そらは">空覇</span> (can also be read as ''kuppa'', Bowser's Japanese name), literally meaning "celestial supremacy". Put together, the kanji translates as "Long live King Bowser!"
*Many ornaments strewn throughout the kingdom, such as the [[wikipedia:Nobori|nobori]] and the [[wikipedia:Traditional lighting equipment of Japan#Chōchin|chōchin]], contain the kanji {{hover|寿|ことぶき}} (''kotobuki''), which means "long life". Some chōchin additionally contain the compound {{hover|空覇|そらは}} (can also be read as ''kuppa'', Bowser's Japanese name), literally meaning "celestial supremacy". Put together, the kanji translates as "Long live King Bowser!"
*The kingdom's industry (hanafuda cards) may be a reference to Nintendo's origins as a card company.
*The kingdom's industry (hanafuda cards) may be a reference to Nintendo's origins as a card company.
*The Bowser statues seen during the boss battles against Topper and Hariet are based on the Japanese gods ''{{wp|Fujin}}'', the god of winds, and ''{{wp|Raijin}}'', the god of thunder, respectively.
*The Bowser statues seen during the boss battles against Topper and Hariet are based on the Japanese gods ''{{wp|Fūjin}}'', the god of winds, and ''{{wp|Raijin}}'', the god of thunder, respectively.
*While capturing a [[spark pylon]] in this kingdom, the sound it makes to the music is replaced by {{wp|Koto (instrument)|koto}} samples to reflect its Japanese theme. Additionally, if specific music is played in the [[List of Super Mario Odyssey media|Music List]], the sound will slow down.
*While capturing a [[spark pylon]] in this kingdom, the sound it makes to the music is replaced by {{wp|Koto (instrument)|koto}} samples to reflect its Japanese theme. Additionally, if specific music is played in the [[List of Super Mario Odyssey media|Music List]], the sound will slow down.
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:14, March 30, 2024

This article is about Bowser's Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey. For the final world in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island also referred to as "Koopa Kingdom", see World 6 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island).
Bowser's Kingdom
Well-Defended Castle Floating Among Glowing Clouds
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Bowser's Castle
The castle that walled off the sky.
Population Middling
Size Sprawling
Locals Stairface Ogres
Currency Oblong
Industry Hanafuda cards
Temperature Average 79°F (26°C)
First appearance Super Mario Odyssey (2017)

Bowser's Kingdom is the thirteenth kingdom visited in Super Mario Odyssey. It is the home of Bowser and the greater location of Bowser's Castle. Unlike most games, which feature a Western-European design for his castle, Bowser has constructed a new castle for his wedding with Princess Peach[1], resulting in a lush, flowering traditional Japanese castle, with a concentric series of walls and baileys, a traditional garden and tea house, and a central keep. Instead of the usual lava, its moats are filled with poison.

At the end of the kingdom, Mario and Cappy must defeat RoboBrood, a giant robot piloted by the Broodals. After defeating the Broodals, Mario and Cappy visit the Moon Kingdom to chase after Bowser and Princess Peach.

Brochure details[edit]

Mallets big enough to climb on.

Terrifying Gatekeepers

Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show they don't give up easily.

Architecture as lovely as the scenery.

Beautiful Tile Work

This kingdom's architecture is unique. Roofs are made of heavy, layered tiles that will not budge even if walked upon. They also create a uniformity in the overall design, enhancing the beauty of the palace.

Though you can move along the roofs, this palace rests quite high in the sky, and if you fall off, you will most definitely die. It's not the surest footing either, so be careful.

Statues or not, they're certainly imposing.

Statues Guard the Court

The palace tower highlights the inner citadel, and the gate leading to it is guarded by fearsome statues.

The statues are fashioned after gods of wind and thunder, the perfect motif for a sky palace, and since they are modeled on Bowser, the ruler of this kingdom, they serve as a warning to foes here and abroad.

Beware rolling ordinance.

Impressive Fortifications

Surrounding the inner citadel are the second and third courts. The second court is especially fortified, with many cannons to repel invaders. Cannonballs often roll along the ground, and many tourists fall trying to evade them. Legends speak of invaders repelling the cannonballs with spears, but no mere mortal could hope to do this, so try not to get too close!

These statues, called jizo, stand in a row.

An Oasis of Calm

This elegant garden is a balm for the brutality of this kingdom and will help you forget all the hardships you faced to reach it. You can even buy souvenirs, so be sure you stop by!

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The Hole Thing

All along the walls, these holes were meant to allow defenders to shoot at invaders, but nowadays you're more likely to find a demon or a snake coming out than an arrow.

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Three Keys to the Kingdom

  1. Dart past the silent and lethal Stairface Ogres.
  2. Avoid being distracted by the ominous (yet brightly glowing) clouds.
  3. Survive the various traps designed to end your trip early.

Map

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Checkpoint Flag locations[edit]

Odyssey[edit]

The Odyssey's location in Bowser's Kingdom
Main article: Odyssey

The Odyssey lands in the southwestern corner of the kingdom. Hint Toad and Uncle amiibo are nearby. Mario can throw Cappy onto one of the Bowser heads on the fence behind the Odyssey to spawn a Power Moon. After completing this kingdom's story objectives, Banktoad will appear near the front gate along with a Warp Pipe that leads to the left of the Beneath the Keep checkpoint.

Third Courtyard (Front)[edit]

Checkpoint Flag in the Third Courtyard in Bowser's Kingdom

At the start of the area are two torches, a Checkpoint Flag, and two Pokios. Further to the right is an area with some crates, two Spinies, and three ? Blocks. The middle ? Block contains a Heart. If Mario captures a Pokio, he can fling himself to the upper level, where there is another Spiny, some crates, and a spark pylon which leads to Third Courtyard (Rear). A wall with another Spiny and some regional coins on it can also be found up here; if Mario falls off the right side of this wall, he finds a hidden platform with a Pokio and Power Moon #5, "Behind the Big Wall".

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 三の丸 手前
Kuppa Jō San no Maru Temae
 Bowser's Castle Third Ward Front

German Außenhof - Vorderseite
 Outer Courtyard Front
Spanish (NOE) Tercer patio (parte frontal)
 Third Courtyard (Front Part)

Third Courtyard (Rear)[edit]

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This area is reached after leaving Third Courtyard (Front) via a spark pylon. After some stairs, Mario reaches an enclosed area with two Spinies, three ? Blocks, and a rainbow treble clef on the left. The middle ? Block is a Coin Block. Above the middle ? Block is a Hidden Block containing a Heart. If Mario touches the treble clef, Notes appear in the pen. Collecting all of them before time runs out makes Power Moon #18, "Taking Notes: Between Spinies", appear in place of the treble clef. To the right of the pen are three coin rings over a pit. After that is a Stairface Ogre. Once Mario defeats it, Power Moon #1, "Infiltrate Bowser's Castle!" appears from behind. After collecting this Power Moon, the doors ahead open and stairs rise, taking Mario to an area with crates and a spark pylon which takes him to the Second Courtyard. In the crate section, Mario is able to get up onto the roof, where he can find some regional coins, as well as a Pokio on the side. Mario can capture the Pokio and poke the hole in the middle of the wall to reveal Power Moon #21, "Poking Your Nose in the Plaster Wall".

After opening the kingdom's Moon Rock, a second rainbow treble clef appears over the roof, on the side of the courtyard. Mario can touch this treble clef for notes to appear on the wall, which he must use a Pokio to collect. After collecting all of the notes in the given time, Power Moon #54, "Taking Notes: On the Wall", appears for Mario to collect.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 三の丸 奥
Kuppa Jō San no Maru Oku
 Bowser's Castle Third Ward Interior

German Außenhof - Rückseite
 Outer Courtyard Back
Spanish (NOE) Tercer patio (parte trasera)
 Third Courtyard (Back Part)

Second Courtyard[edit]

The Checkpoint Flag in the Second Courtyard in Bowser's Kingdom

The spark pylon at the end of Third Courtyard (Rear) leads here. This area is armed with cannons that fire rolling bombs, which can be used to destroy metal crates by using Cappy to alter their trajectory. The second story mission, Smart Bombing, takes place here, in which Mario must collect five Moon Shards to spawn a Power Moon.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 二の丸
Kuppa Jō Ni no Maru
 Bowser's Castle Second Ward

German Mittelhof
 Middle Yard
Spanish (NOE) Segundo Patio
 Second Courtyard

Souvenir Shop[edit]

Crazy Cap found in Bowser's Kingdom
The Checkpoint Flag at the Souvenir Shop in Bowser's Kingdom

This island is in between the Second Courtyard and Main Courtyard Entrance, and it consists of a Crazy Cap surrounded by a small garden. Behind the shop is a small sitting area. A New Donker stands next to a locked door in the back of the shoppe, granting Mario access to a secret area if he is wearing the Samurai Helmet and Samurai Armor.

There are two Jizo statues on the side of the shoppe. Mario may capture one and put it in place with the others in the garden to reveal a Power Moon. He may also break through a cracked stone slab nearby to find a hidden area with a missing Jizo. Once again, getting the Jizo into the correct position reveals a Power Moon. There is then a Warp Pipe taking Mario back to the surface. In the post-game, Princess Peach and Tiara visit this area.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 門前の土産物店
Monzen no Miyagemonoten
 Souvenir Shop Before the Gate

German Souvenir-Shop
 Souvenir Shop
Spanish (NOE) Tienda de recuerdos
 Souvenir Shop

Main Courtyard Entrance[edit]

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The Checkpoint Flag at the Main Courtyard Entrance in Bowser's Kingdom

Hariet and Topper are fought in this area. The Checkpoint Flag is on the bridge in the middle. A Jizo statue is installed behind the building on the right. Mario may capture the statue and hop around a bit to find glowing spots have appeared in the ground. Moving the Jizo over these spots often reveals coins, hearts, and possibly a Life-Up Heart. There is a painting behind the building on the left leading to either the Snow Kingdom or Seaside Kingdom depending on the order in which they were visited. Three regional coins may also be found atop this building. There are two large, round platforms on either side of the large, golden Bowser Statues. Mario must fight Topper on the platform on the right and Hariet on the platform on the left. Defeating both of them reveals a Power Moon between the platforms Mario must collect to complete the mission and open up a bridge to the Main Courtyard.

After this kingdom's Moon Rock has been cracked open, a few additional Power Moons become available in this area. Mario may return to where Topper was fought to find Yoofoe, which must be defeated to earn a Power Moon. A lock also appears near the spark pylon here, in front of the flags floating nearby. Mario may grab on and use them as flagpoles to reach a key he must collect to unlock this Power Moon. The final Power Moon involves collecting all of the notes that appear over the platform on which Hariet was previously fought. Collecting them all in the limited time awards Mario this Power Moon.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 本丸前
Kuppa Jō Honmaru Mae
 Bowser's Castle In Front of the Main Ward

German Haupthof - Eingang
 Main Courtyard Entrance
Spanish (NOE) Entrada al patio principal
 Main Courtyard Entrance

Main Courtyard[edit]

The Checkpoint Flag in the Main Courtyard in Bowser's Kingdom

This Checkpoint Flag is right beyond the door that opens after fighting Hariet and Topper. The kingdom's Moon Rock and Hint Art are found here. Up ahead is a bridge leading to the main part of the castle, where Mario must capture Pokios and scale walls while dodging bombs.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 本丸入口
Kuppa Jō Honmaru Iruguchi
 Bowser's Castle Ward Entrance

German Haupthof
 Main Courtyard
Spanish (NOE) Patio principal
 Main Courtyard

Outer Wall[edit]

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The Checkpoint Flag in the Outer Wall in Bowser's Kingdom

This Checkpoint Flag is found right after getting past the bombs in the Main Courtyard. Up ahead is a Stairface Ogre guarding a tall wall with rotating circles that Mario must scale with a captured Pokio. Nearby metal crates, one of which contains a Power Moon, can be broken by having the Stairface Ogre crush them.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 壱の壁
Kuppa Jō Ichi no Kabe
 Bowser's Castle Outer Wall

German Äußere Mauer
 Outer Wall
Spanish (NOE) Muro exterior del Castillo de Bowser
 Outer Wall of Bowser's Castle

Inner Wall[edit]

The Checkpoint Flag in the Inner Wall in Bowser's Kingdom

This Checkpoint Flag is at the top of the Outer Wall. Up ahead is another Pokio wall, this one featuring horizontally sliding rectangular panels and columns of spikes Mario must avoid.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 弐の壁
Kuppa Jō Ni no Kabe
 Bowser's Castle Inner Wall

German Innere Mauer
 Inner Wall
Spanish (NOE) Muro interior del Castillo de Bowser
 Inner Wall of Bowser's Castle

Beneath the Keep[edit]

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The Checkpoint Flag in the area Beneath the Keep in Bowser's Kingdom

At the top of the Inner Wall, Mario will find a Checkpoint Flag on a bridge over a pool of poison. Talkatoo is found here, as is the leader of the Roving Racers later on. Up ahead is a spark pylon that takes Mario to the roof of a Tenshu with a massive golden model of Bowser's head within it. This is where Mario encounters Bowser and initiates the battle with RoboBrood over the arena.

Though most of the area surrounding the Checkpoint Flag is surrounded by poison, there are a few additional Power Moons as well as regional coins Mario can pick up. One of the buildings near the keep has a frame with Japanese writing. Mario must throw Cappy at it to knock it down, making the Power Moon appear. Another building in this area has a scarecrow initiating a timer challenge over the poison. Lakitu can also be found in this area, and may be used to "fish" in the poison moat. Reeling in the largest fish reveals Poochy, and subsequently, a Power Moon.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 天守下
Kuppa Jō Tenshushita
 Bowser's Castle Beneath the Keep

German Am Fuße des Turms
 At The Foot Of The Tower
Spanish (NOE) Bajo el torreón del Castillo de Bowser
 Beneath the Keep of Bowser's Castle

Showdown Arena[edit]

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The Checkpoint Flag in the Showdown Arena in Bowser's Kingdom

A circular arena where RoboBrood is fought. After defeating RoboBrood, there is a Warp Pipe leading to a bonus area and a scarecrow that spawns a tower of rotating platforms leading to a Power Moon. Another Power Moon can be found buried under the ground.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城 決戦場
Kuppa Jō Kensenjō
 Bowser's Castle Showdown Arena

German Arena der Entscheidung
 Arnena Of Decision
Spanish (NOE) Plaza de combate
 Combat Square

Island in the Sky[edit]

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The Island in the Sky can be accessed using a painting found in Cascade Kingdom. Located on the island is the Secret Path to Bowser's Castle! Power Moon.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 空に浮かぶ小島
Sora ni Ukabu Kojima
 Islet Floating in the Sky

Chinese 飘浮在空中的小岛 (Simplified)
Piāofú zài kōngzhōng de xiǎodǎo
飄在空中的小島 (Traditional)
Piāo zài kōngzhōng de xiǎodǎo

 Islet Floating in the Sky

German Insel im Himmel
 Island In The Sky
Russian Платформа в небе
Platforma v nebe
 Platform in the Sky

Spanish (NOE) Isla en el cielo
 Island in the Sky

Bonus areas[edit]

Bonus area Accessed via Location Description
Bowser's Castle Treasure Vault in Super Mario Odyssey
Bowser's Castle Treasure Vault 		Open doorway Below the left side of the large poison pool surrounding the "Beneath the Keep" Checkpoint Flag A small, golden room with many coin piles and a treasure chest containing a Power Moon. The doorway leading to this room is reached by scaling the wall with spinning, wooden, circular panels as a Pokio. The coins do not reappear if Mario revisits the room after he has already collected them.

There is a total of 255 coins in the room, referencing a common hard limit in video games using 8-bit storage (and as such, the amount of coins the player could carry before glitching the game in Super Mario 64, among others).

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The Folding Screen 		Locked door guarded by a New Donker Behind the Crazy Cap shop An 8-bit area set inside a folding screen in a small room. Mario can only access this area if he is wearing his samurai set.
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The Spinning Tower 		Closed doorway Below the left side of the large poison pool surrounding the "Beneath the Keep" Checkpoint Flag A tower-like area with segments that spin at intervals, where Mario must capture a Pokio and use it to scale the tower's walls to reach the Power Moon at the top. Below the tower is a key Mario can use to make a second Power Moon appear. Mario must defeat the nearby Stairface Ogre to open the gate leading to this area.
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Jizo Area 		Warp Pipe At the Showdown Arena after RoboBrood has been defeated An area where Mario must capture several Jizo statues and place them on several P Switches to activate bridges, walls and elevators, creating a path to a Power Moon. Many retracting spikes appear as hazards, which Mario is immune to as a Jizo statue.
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Sky Slope Area 		Beanstalk On the eaves just below the gate to the Spinning Tower A sky area where Mario must collect as many Rocket Flowers to traverse a long slope to the other side. Unlike the other sky areas, the camera is positioned behind Mario by default rather than from the side. The seed that grows the beanstalk leading to this area can be found on the same eaves.
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Hexagon Tower 		Moon Pipe On the isolated building northwest of the Main Courtyard A transparent hexagonal tower-like area featuring boulders that drop down like inside a pachinko machine, where Mario must capture a Parabones and use it to fly to the bottom of the tower to collect Moon Shards and a key required to obtain Power Moons, while avoiding the boulders on the way down and back.
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The Wooden Tower 		Moon Pipe On the isolated building southeast of the Main Courtyard A platforming area composed of a wooden, frame-like structure with rotating pillars where Mario must capture a Pokio and use it to scale said structure while avoiding Spinies and several other Pokios.

Enemies[edit]

Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas.

Objectives[edit]

  1. Infiltrate Bowser's Castle!: The goal is to defeat the Stairface Ogre at the rear of the Third Courtyard.
  2. Smart Bombing: The goal is to collect the Moon Shards at the rear of the Second Courtyard.
  3. Big Broodal Battle: The goal is to defeat Topper and Hariet at the entrance to the Main Courtyard.
  4. Showdown at Bowser's Castle: The goal is to defeat RoboBrood at the keep of Bowser's Castle.

Paintings[edit]

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The painting that leads to the Snow Kingdom
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The painting that leads to the Seaside Kingdom

There are two paintings in this kingdom. One is located at the left building near the Main Courtyard Entrance's Checkpoint Flag, at the left side of the wall. It takes the player either to the Snow Kingdom Clifftop at the Snow Kingdom or the Diving Platform at the Seaside Kingdom, and it can be accessed after completing the main game.

The other painting is located at the Island in the Sky, which can only be reached from a painting in the Cascade Kingdom.

Power Moons[edit]

A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
Bowser's Kingdom has red Power Moons.
Main article: List of Power Moons in Bowser's Kingdom

There are a total of 64 Power Moons (61 regular Power Moons and 1 Multi Moon) in this kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 37 Power Moons and the Multi Moon. After the player defeats Bowser in the Moon Kingdom, 7 more Power Moons become available to collect, including one from the kingdom's Hint Art and one from using a painting found in the Cascade Kingdom. The Moon Rock will also be available to destroy, causing 17 additional Power Moons to be accessible.

In order to progress to the Moon Kingdom, the player must collect at least 8 Power Moons.

Regional coins[edit]

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Main article: List of regional coins in Bowser's Kingdom

There are a total of 100 regional coins that can be found in Bowser's Kingdom, which take the form of kobans with Bowser's insignia on them.

Starting Area / Odyssey - 4 coins

  • 4 coins: Above the entrance door.

Third Courtyard (Front) - 4 coins

  • 4 coins: In plain sight at the end of a roof.

Third Courtyard (Rear) - 8 coins

  • 4 coins: Behind a wall near the exit spark pylon, accessible via Pokio.
  • 4 coins: On top of the easternmost wall.

Second Courtyard - 23 coins

  • 3 coins: On a ledge east of the checkpoint flag.
  • 3 coins: In a nook near some Spinies.
  • 3 coins: Beyond the easternmost roof.
  • 3 coins: On a plaster wall below the tall building, accessible via Pokio.
  • 4 coins: Behind the northeast wall of the courtyard, accessible via Pokio.
  • 4 coins: On top of the tall building.
  • 3 coins: On the northwest roof.

Souvenir Shop - 3 coins

  • 3 coins: On the roof of the Crazy Cap shop.

Main Courtyard Entrance - 3 coins

  • 3 coins: On the roof on the right.

Main Courtyard - 12 coins

  • 3 coins: Above the main gates on the roof.
  • 3 coins: To the right of the gate facing the entrance.
  • 3 coins: To the left of the gate facing the main keep.
  • 3 coins: In the left pool.

Outer Wall - 10 coins

  • 3 coins: Near the checkpoint flag, obtained by capturing a Pokio and dropping down.
  • 4 coins: On the rightmost wall circle.
  • 3 coins: In the middle of the leftmost wall circle.

Inner Wall - 6 coins

  • 3 coins: On a ledge below the checkpoint flag.
  • 3 coins: On the left side of the moving walls.

Beneath the Keep - 24 coins

  • 3 coins: Above the On Top of the Spinning Tower room door, accessible via jumping off the Dashing Above the Clouds beanstalk.
  • 3 coins: On the other side of the poison pool from the last coins, on a platform.
  • 3 coins: Above the poison pool located below the Bowser's Kingdom Treasure Vault area.
  • 3 coins: On the wall during the ascent to Bowser's Castle Treasure Vault, accessible via Pokio.
  • 3 coins: Under the bridge, obtained by capturing the Lakitu on the right side.
  • 3 coins: Above the gate in front of the spark pylon, accessible via a slingshot in the northwest corner (requires Lakitu).
  • 3 coins: On the keep roof, on the left side.
  • 3 coins: On a lantern after taking the spark pylon to the keep roof and dropping down onto the Bowser statue.

Showdown Arena - 3 coins

  • 3 coins: In plain sight, up the flag.

Crazy Cap items[edit]

Item Description Price Note
The Samurai Helmet icon.
Samurai Helmet 		The samurai wore helmets that were functional AND fancy. Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom 5 Required for "Scene of Crossing the Poison Swamp" and "Taking Notes: In the Folding Screen"
The Samurai Armor icon.
Samurai Armor 		The samurai basically walked around wearing works of art. Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom 10 Required for "Scene of Crossing the Poison Swamp" and "Taking Notes: In the Folding Screen"
The Happi Headband icon.
Happi Headband 		This coiled headband is perfect when you want to cover just a BIT of your head. Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom 20 N/A
The Happi Outfit icon.
Happi Outfit 		Traditional clothing designed to be easy to move around in at a festival. Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom 25 N/A
The Paper Lantern souvenir icon.
Paper Lantern 		These lanterns are found in Bowser's Castle. In the old days, people used to walk around with them like flashlights! Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom 5 N/A
The Jizo Statue souvenir icon.
Jizo Statue 		Found placed all over, these guardian deities watch over travelers in silent protection. Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom 25 N/A
The Bowser's Kingdom Sticker souvenir icon.
Bowser's Kingdom Sticker 		A sticker inspired by Bowser's Castle. Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom 5 N/A
A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
Bowser's Kingdom Power Moon 		A Power Moon that was recovered from Bowser's kingdom. SMO coin.png 100 N/A

Gallery[edit]

  • Bowser's Kingdom sticker

    Bowser's Kingdom sticker

  • Oblong-shaped coin

    Oblong-shaped coin

  • Oblong-shaped currency icon

    Oblong-shaped currency icon

  • SMO Bowser Kingdom.png
  • A Jizo and captured Jizo standing next to each other

    A Jizo and captured Jizo standing next to each other

  • The outside of Showdown Arena

    The outside of Showdown Arena

  • Unused Hint Art

    Unused Hint Art

  • The Crazy Cap Souvenir Shop

    The Crazy Cap Souvenir Shop

  • The RoboBrood appears

    The RoboBrood appears

  • Mario fights the RoboBrood

    Mario fights the RoboBrood

  • Mario fights the RoboBrood

    Mario fights the RoboBrood

  • Mario fights the RoboBrood

    Mario fights the RoboBrood

  • Mario fights the RoboBrood

    Mario fights the RoboBrood

Names in other languages[edit]

Bowser's Kingdom[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパの国
Kuppa no kuni
 Bowser's Country

Chinese 酷霸王之国 (Simplified)
Kùbàwáng zhī Guó
庫巴國 (Traditional)
Kùbā Guó

 Bowser's Country

Bowser Kingdom

Dutch Bowsers rijk
 Bowser's Realm
French Pays de Bowser
 Bowser's Country
German Bowsers Land
 Bowser's Country
Italian Regno di Bowser
 Bowser's Kingdom
Korean 쿠파 왕국
Kupa Wangguk
 Bowser Kingdom

Russian Царство Боузера
Tsarstvo Bouzera
 Bowser's Kingdom

Spanish Reino de Bowser
 Bowser's Kingdom

Bowser's Castle[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クッパ城
Kuppa-jō
 Bowser Castle

Chinese 酷霸王城堡 (Simplified)
Kùbàwáng Chéngbǎo
庫巴城堡 (Traditional)
Kùbā Chéngbǎo

 Bowser Castle

Dutch Bowsers kasteel
 Bowser's Castle
French Château de Bowser
 Bowser's Castle
German Bowsers Festung
 Bowser's Fortress
Italian Castello di Bowser
 Bowser's Castle
Korean 쿠파 성
Kupa Seong
 Bowser Castle

Russian Замок Боузера
Zamok Bouzera
 Bowser's Castle

Spanish Castillo de Bowser
 Bowser's Castle

Trivia[edit]

  • Many ornaments strewn throughout the kingdom, such as the nobori and the chōchin, contain the kanji 寿 (kotobuki), which means "long life". Some chōchin additionally contain the compound 空覇 (can also be read as kuppa, Bowser's Japanese name), literally meaning "celestial supremacy". Put together, the kanji translates as "Long live King Bowser!"
  • The kingdom's industry (hanafuda cards) may be a reference to Nintendo's origins as a card company.
  • The Bowser statues seen during the boss battles against Topper and Hariet are based on the Japanese gods Fūjin, the god of winds, and Raijin, the god of thunder, respectively.
  • While capturing a spark pylon in this kingdom, the sound it makes to the music is replaced by koto samples to reflect its Japanese theme. Additionally, if specific music is played in the Music List, the sound will slow down.

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, page 263.
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Super Mario Odyssey
Characters Band • Bonneter biologist • Cappy • Coach • Desert Wanderer • Glydon • Goombette • Jammin' Toad • Luigia • Mario • Pauline • Poochy • Princess Peach • Roving Racers • Shiverian Elder • Shiverian Racer • Sphynx • Style Sisters • Talkatoo • Tiara • Toad Brigade (Banktoad · Captain Toad · Hint Toad · Mailtoad · Toadette · Yellow Toad) • Uncle amiibo • Yoshi
Species Bonneter • Bubblainian • Dorrie • Frog • Jaxi • Koopa Troopa • Lakitu • Lochlady • Moe-Eye • New Donker • Nintendog • Penguin • Rabbit • Seagull • Sheep • Shiverian • Small bird • Steam Gardener • Toad • Tostarenan • Volbonan
Bosses Bowser • Broodals (Hariet · Rango · Spewart · Topper) • Cookatiel • Knucklotec • Madame Broode • Mechawiggler • Mollusque-Lanceur • RoboBrood • Ruined Dragon • Torkdrift
Enemies and obstacles 2D block • Astro-Lanceur • Banzai Bill • Banzai Bill Cannon • Barrel • Big Chain Chomp • Big Poison Piranha Plant • Bill Blaster • Bitefrost • Bullet Bill • Burrbo • Chain Chomp • Chargin' Chuck • Cheep Cheep • Chincho • Coin Coffer • Crumbling walkway • Fire Bro • Fire Piranha Plant • Freezing water • Fuzzy • Goomba • Goomba Tower • Gushen • Hammer Bro • Icicle • Klepto • Komboo • Koopa Troopa • Lava • Lava Bubble • Lava Geyser • Lurker • Magmato • Maw-Ray • Mini Goomba • Moonsnake • Moon platform • Movable cover • Oil drum • Parabones • Paragoomba • Pepper • Poison • Poison Piranha Plant • Pokio • Pulse Beam • Rotating defense mechanism • Ruin • Shell • Sherm • Spike Ball • Spike Trap • Spinning saucepan • Spiny • Stairface Ogre • T-Rex • Transparent Platform • Trapeetle • Tropical Wiggler • Turret • Ty-foo • Uproot • Urban Stingby • Wind • Wind Blow Tower • Yoofoe
Items and objects Wedding articles Binding Band • Frost-Frosted Cake • Lochlady Dress • Soirée Bouquet • Sparkle Water • Stupendous Stew
Collectibles Clothes • Coin • Coin ring • Coin pile • Fruit • Heart • Key • Life-Up Heart • Multi Moon • Moon Shard • Note • Power Moon • Regional coin • Souvenirs
Capturable objects Binoculars • Boulder • Bowser statue • Cactus • Jizo • Letter • Manhole • Meat • Mini Rocket • Picture Match Part • Pole • Puzzle Part • RC Car • Spark pylon • Taxi • Tree • Zipper
Blocks and platforms ? Block • Beanstalk • Brick Block • Cheese Rock • Coin Block • Crate • Floating corn • Gear • Giant Swing • Girder • Grated platform • Hat Trampoline • Hat trampoline (Cascade Kingdom) • Hidden Block • Hill • Hip Drop Move Lift • Lift • Mushroom Platform • Mysterious Cloud • Propeller Pillar • Push-Block • Rotating platform • Sand Geyser • Spinning block • Steel Block • Tapering platform • Vanishing platform
Transport 8-bit pipe • Moon Pipe • Motor scooter • Odyssey • Painting • Slingshot • Warp Door • Warp Pipe
Switches Goomba button • Ground-Pound Switch • Lever Switch • P Switch • Scarecrow
Others Bar • Barrier • Bin • Boombox • Bubble • Bubbler • Checkpoint Flag • Flower Road • Flower • Gravity field • Green plant • Hat Launcher • Hint Art • Hole • Jaxi Stand • Jaxi Statue • Lava cannon • Locked panel • Moon Cage • Moon Rock • Nut • Parking lot • Pole • Purse, hat, and umbrella • Revolving lattice wall • Rock • Rocket Flower • Rotating building • Rotating dial • Seed • Senobi Generate Point • Starshroom • Stone marker • Stone spire • Treasure chest • Turnip • UFO • Wooden pendulum • Wooden roller • Yellow turnstile • Yoshi's Egg
Kingdoms Cap Kingdom (Bonneton) • Cascade Kingdom (Fossil Falls) • Sand Kingdom (Tostarena) • Lake Kingdom (Lake Lamode) • Wooded Kingdom (Steam Gardens) • Cloud Kingdom (Nimbus Arena) • Lost Kingdom (Forgotten Isle) • Metro Kingdom (New Donk City) • Snow Kingdom (Shiveria) • Seaside Kingdom (Bubblaine) • Luncheon Kingdom (Mount Volbono) • Ruined Kingdom (Crumbleden) • Bowser's Kingdom (Bowser's Castle) • Moon Kingdom (Honeylune Ridge) • Mushroom Kingdom (Peach's Castle) • Dark Side (Rabbit Ridge) • Darker Side (Culmina Crater)
Moves Backward Somersault • Cap Jump • Cap Throw • Capture • Crawl • Crouch • Dash • Dive • Double Jump • Downward Throw • Drill Spin • Ground Pound • Ground Pound Jump • Jump • Long Jump • Quick Swim • Roll • Side Somersault • Spin Jump • Spin Throw • Swim • Triple Jump • Upward Throw • Wall Jump
Minigames Balloon Worlda • Beach Volleyball • Bound Bowl Grand Prix • Jump-Rope Challenge • Koopa Freerunning • Koopa Trace-Walking • Picture Match • RC Car Challenge • Slots
Miscellaneous Break Free (Lead the Way) • Crazy Cap • Gallery • Glitches • Jump Up, Super Star! • Lists of names in other languages (Clothing · Music List · Power Moons · Souvenirs) • Mario Reads Your Letters • Music • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Snapshot Mode • Staff • Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack • Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection • The Super Mario Players
a In version 1.2.0 or later
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Kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey
Cap Kingdom (Bonneton)
Vector artwork of a Power Moon, from Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Glasses Bridge • Central Plaza • Sometimes Bridge • Top-Hat Tower
Story missions Cappy of the Cap Kingdom
VR mission Find Band Members in the Cap Kingdom!
Cascade Kingdom (Fossil Falls)
Vector artwork of a Power Moon, from Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Cascade Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Story missions Our First Power Moon • Multi Moon Atop the Falls
Sand Kingdom (Tostarena)
A Power Moon (Sand Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Tostarena Town • Tostarena Ruins • Moe-Eye Habitat • Inverted Pyramid • Underground Temple • Deepest Underground • Jaxi Ruins • Desert Oasis
Story missions Atop the Highest Tower • Moon Shards in the Sand • Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid • The Hole in the Desert
Lake Kingdom (Lake Lamode)
A Power Moon (Lake Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin for Lake Kingdom		 Locations Courtyard • Water Plaza
Story missions Broodals Over the Lake
Wooded Kingdom (Steam Gardens)
A Power Moon (Wooded Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Wooded Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Sky Garden Tower • Forest Charging Station • Secret Flower Field • Deep Woods
Story missions Road to Sky Garden • Flower Thieves of Sky Garden • Path to the Secret Flower Field • Defend the Secret Flower Field!
Cloud Kingdom (Nimbus Arena)
Vector artwork of a Power Moon, from Super Mario Odyssey		 Story missions Hat-to-Hat Combat
Lost Kingdom (Forgotten Isle)
Vector artwork of a Power Moon, from Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin for Lost Kingdom		 Story missions N/A
Metro Kingdom (New Donk City)
A Power Moon (Metro Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Construction Site • New Donk City Hall • New Donk City Hall Plaza • Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park • Outdoor Café • Underground Power Plant
Story missions The Scourge on the Skyscraper • A Fresh Start for the City • A Traditional Festival!
Snow Kingdom (Shiveria)
A Power Moon (Snow Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Snow Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Shiveria Town • Icicle Cavern • Hollow Crevasse • Wind-Chill Cavern • Snowy Mountain • Snowline Circuit • Iceburn Circuit
Story missions The Cake Thief's Parting Gift • The Bound Bowl Grand Prix
Seaside Kingdom (Bubblaine)
A Power Moon (Seaside Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Seaside Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Lighthouse • Underwater Tunnel to the Lighthouse • Glass Palace • Rolling Canyon • Hot Spring Island • Beach House
Story missions The Glass Is Half Empty!
VR mission Find Band Members in the Seaside Kingdom!
Luncheon Kingdom (Mount Volbono)
A Power Moon (Luncheon Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin from the Luncheon Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Peronza Plaza
Story missions The Broodals Are After Some Cookin' • Under the Cheese Rocks • Big Pot on the Volcano: Dive In! • Climb Up the Cascading Magma • Cookatiel Showdown!
VR mission Find Band Members in the Luncheon Kingdom!
Ruined Kingdom (Crumbleden)
Vector artwork of a Power Moon, from Super Mario Odyssey		 Story missions Battle with the Lord of Lightning!
Bowser's Kingdom (Bowser's Castle)
A Power Moon (Bowser's Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin for Bowser's Kingdom		 Story missions Infiltrate Bowser's Castle! • Smart Bombing • Big Broodal Battle • Showdown at Bowser's Castle
Moon Kingdom (Honeylune Ridge)
A Power Moon (Moon Kingdom) in Super Mario Odyssey Regional coin for Moon Kingdom		 Locations Underground Moon Caverns • Wedding Hall
Story missions Bowser's Moon Wedding
Mushroom Kingdom (Peach's Castle)
Artwork - SUPER STAR.svg Regional coin for Mushroom Kingdom		 Locations Courtyard • Goomba Woods • Mushroom Pond • Yoshi's House
Dark Side (Rabbit Ridge)
Vector artwork of a Power Moon, from Super Mario Odyssey		 Locations Rabbit Ridge Tower
Story missions Arrival at Rabbit Ridge!
Darker Side (Culmina Crater) Story missions Long Journey's End
Power Moon icon to see a list of all Power Moons in that kingdom
Regional coin icon to see a list of all regional coins in that kingdom
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