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{{about|the world from New Super Mario Bros. U|the golf course based on the world in [[Mario Golf: World Tour]]|[[Sparkling Waters (golf course)]]}}
{{about|the world from New Super Mario Bros. U|the golf course based on the world in [[Mario Golf: World Tour]]|[[Sparkling Waters (golf course)]]}}
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|before=[[Layer-Cake Desert|<<]]
|before=[[Layer-Cake Desert|<<]]
|after= [[Soda Jungle|>>]] [[Rock-Candy Mines|**]]
|after= [[Soda Jungle|>>]] [[Rock-Candy Mines|**]]
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'''Sparkling Waters''' is the tropical third world of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''. Players can reach it by moving south from the end of [[Layer-Cake Desert]]. Sparkling Waters lies east of [[Acorn Plains]], south-east from [[Layer-Cake Desert]], south from [[Frosted Glacier]], west from [[Soda Jungle]] and [[Rock-Candy Mines]] and south-west from [[Meringue Clouds]] and [[Peach's Castle (New Super Mario Bros. U)|Peach's Castle]]. Sparkling Waters is an archipelago with bubbling [[Water Spout|Water Spouts]], which is quite similar to [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 3]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' as that tropical world also had multiple islands. It's one of two of the worlds that the player can choose from after beating [[Morton Koopa Jr.]] in [[Morton's Compactor Castle]], the other being [[Frosted Glacier]]. Because of this, it is quite possible to play through the game without ever reaching Sparkling Waters. The world's name is possibly a reference to [[wikipedia:Carbonated water|carbonated water]]. There are 9 levels in this world, consisting of 5 normal levels, a [[Sunken Ship]], a secret level, the [[Tower]] level and the [[Castle]] level. There is a [[Balloon Baby Yoshi]] between [[Above the Cheep Cheep Seas]] and [[Urchin Shoals]]. The boss of this world is [[Larry Koopa]]. One color of each [[Toad House]] can be found here, along with the [[Secret Island]], seen just left of Sparkling Waters.
'''Sparkling Waters''' is the tropical third world of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''. Players can reach it by moving south from the end of [[Layer-Cake Desert]]. Sparkling Waters lies east of [[Acorn Plains]], south-east from [[Layer-Cake Desert]], south from [[Frosted Glacier]], west from [[Soda Jungle]] and [[Rock-Candy Mines]] and south-west from [[Meringue Clouds]] and [[Peach's Castle (world)|Peach's Castle]]. Sparkling Waters is an archipelago with bubbling [[Water Spout|Water Spouts]], which is quite similar to [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 3]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' as that tropical world also had multiple islands. It is one of two of the worlds that the player can choose from after beating [[Morton Koopa Jr.]] in [[Morton's Compactor Castle]] ([[Morton's Lava-Block Castle]] in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''), the other being [[Frosted Glacier]]. Because of this, it is quite possible to play through the game without ever reaching Sparkling Waters. The world's name is possibly a reference to [[wikipedia:Carbonated water|carbonated water]]. There are 9 levels in this world, consisting of 5 normal levels, a [[Sunken Ship]], a secret level, the [[Tower]] level and the [[Castle]] level. There is a [[Balloon Baby Yoshi]] between [[Above the Cheep Cheep Seas]] and [[Urchin Shoals]]. The [[Tower]] boss is [[Boom Boom]] with a new jumping ability and the [[Castle]] boss of this world is [[Larry Koopa]]. One color of each [[Toad House]] can be found here, along with the [[Secret Island]], seen just left of Sparkling Waters.
 
==Levels==
==Levels==
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
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|'''Sparkling Waters-1'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-1'''
|[[Waterspout Beach]]
|[[Waterspout Beach]]
|[[File:World3-1StarCoin1.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Waterspout Beach Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|This level features several [[Huckit Crab]]s and water geysers.  
|This level features several [[Huckit Crab]]s and [[Water Geyser]]s.  
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-2'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-2'''
|[[Tropical Refresher]]
|[[Tropical Refresher]]
|[[File:NSMBWiiU Water-01.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Tropical Refresher Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|An underwater course where many pipes and [[Big Urchin]]s are found.  
|An underwater course where many pipes and [[Big Urchin]]s are found.  
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-[[File:Fort_Icon.png|18px]]'''
|'''{{world|Waters|tower}}'''
|[[Giant Skewer Tower]]
|[[Giant Skewer Tower]]
|[[File:World3-TowerStarCoin2.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Giant Skewer Tower Screenshot.png|150px]]
|This tower level has many [[Skewer (obstacle)|Skewer]]s. The bottom of this tower is flooded with water.
|This tower level has many [[Skewer]]s. The bottom of this tower is flooded with water.
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Waters|ghost}}'''
|'''{{world|Waters|ghost}}'''
|[[Haunted Shipwreck]]
|[[Haunted Shipwreck]]
|[[File:NSMBUGhostHouse.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBUGhostHouse.jpg|150px]]
|The ruins of a ship infested with [[Boo]]s. Like [[Giant Skewer Tower]], part of this level is underwater. This level is a reference to ''[[Super Mario World]]'''s [[Sunken Ghost Ship]].
|The ruins of a ship infested with [[Boo]]s. Like [[Giant Skewer Tower]], part of this level is underwater. This level is a reference to ''[[Super Mario World]]''{{'}}s [[Sunken Ghost Ship]].
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-3'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-3'''
|[[Above the Cheep Cheep Seas]]
|[[Above the Cheep Cheep Seas]]
|[[File:NSMBUM&LYoshi.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Above the Cheep Cheep Seas Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|A course with [[Yoshi]] and giant [[Water Spout]]s and full of leaping [[Cheep Cheep]]s.
|A course with [[Yoshi]] and giant Water Geysers that is full of leaping [[Cheep Cheep]]s.
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-4'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-4'''
|[[Urchin Shoals]]
|[[Urchin Shoals]]
|[[File:World3-4StarCoin1P2.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Urchin Shoals Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|The fourth level of Sparkling Waters includes the two types [[Urchin]]s and water spouts. This level is where a [[Nabbit]] catching takes place.  
|The fourth level of Sparkling Waters includes the two types [[Urchin]]s and water spouts. This level is where a [[Nabbit]] catching takes place.  
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-5'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-5'''
|[[Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto]]
|[[Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto]]
|[[File:World3-5StarCoin1.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|Introduces [[Dragoneel]], who follows and attacks the players.  
|Introduces [[Dragoneel]], who follows and attacks the players.  
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Waters|castle}}'''
|'''{{world|Waters|castle}}'''
|[[Larry's Torpedo Castle]]
|[[Larry's Torpedo Castle]]
|[[File:Rocket Engine Castle NSMBU.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Larry's Torpedo Castle Screenshot.png|150px]]
|This castle contains many fences, [[Rocket Engine]]s, and [[Torpedo Ted]]s. [[Larry Koopa]] is fought at the end of the level.
|This castle contains many fences, [[Burner]]s, and [[Torpedo Ted]]s. [[Larry Koopa]] is fought at the end of the level.
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Waters|leaf}}'''
|'''{{world|Waters|leaf}}'''
|[[Skyward Stalk]]
|[[Skyward Stalk]]
|[[File:Skyward StalkNSMBU.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Skyward Stalk Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A course which consists of climbing a giant beanstalk. This level's leaf platforms turn brown and fall. This is the only level in the game that features [[Balloon Goomba]]s.
|A course which consists of climbing a giant beanstalk. This level's leaf platforms turn brown and fall. This is the only level in the game that features [[Goomba (balloon)|balloon Goomba]]s.
|}
|}


===''New Super Luigi U''===
===''New Super Luigi U''===
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|-style="background:#43DD3B;"
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!width="5%"|Level Number
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!width="3%"|Level Name
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|'''Sparkling Waters-1'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-1'''
|[[Huckit Beach Resort]]
|[[Huckit Beach Resort]]
|[[File:CTRP_LuigiU_scrn04_Ev04.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Huckit Beach Resort Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A course with [[Huckit Crab]]s and wooden huts.
|A course with [[Huckit Crab]]s and wooden huts.
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-2'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-2'''
|[[Urchin Reef Romp]]
|[[Urchin Reef Romp]]
|[[File:Urchin Reef Romp.PNG|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Urchin Reef Romp Screenshot.png|150px]]
|An underwater course with many [[Urchin]]s, [[Big Eep Cheep]]s, and undertows.
|An underwater course with many [[Urchin]]s, [[Big Eep Cheep]]s, and undertows.
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-[[File:Fort_Icon.png|18px]]'''
|'''{{world|Waters|tower}}'''
|[[Shish-Kebab Tower]]
|[[Shish-Kebab Tower]]
|[[File:Shish-Kebab Tower.PNG|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Shish-Kebab Tower Screenshot.png|150px]]
|Sparkling Waters' Tower. It features many [[Skewer (obstacle)|Skewer]]s, [[Fire Bro]]s., and high speed elevators.
|Sparkling Waters' Tower. It features many [[Skewer]]s, [[Fire Bro]]s, and high speed elevators.
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Waters|ghost}}'''
|'''{{world|Waters|ghost}}'''
|[[Haunted Cargo Hold]]
|[[Haunted Cargo Hold]]
|[[File:Haunted Cargo Hold.PNG|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Haunted Cargo Hold Screenshot.png|150px]]
|The shipwreck level in Sparkling Waters.
|The shipwreck level in Sparkling Waters.
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-3'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-3'''
|[[Waterspout Sprint]]
|[[Waterspout Sprint]]
|[[File:Watersprout Sprint.PNG|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Waterspout Sprint Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A level where waterspouts and palm trees are the main footholds. [[Goombrat]]s and [[Piranha Plant]]s are in this stage.
|A level where waterspouts and palm trees are the main footholds. [[Goombrat]]s and [[Piranha Plant]]s are in this stage.
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-4'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-4'''
|[[The Great Geysers]]
|[[The Great Geysers]]
|[[File:The Great Geysers.PNG|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU The Great Geysers Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A waterfall stage with giant geysers. [[Stalking Piranha Plant]]s and flying Cheep Cheeps make an appearance in this level.
|A waterfall stage with giant geysers. [[Stalking Piranha Plant]]s and flying Cheep Cheeps make an appearance in this level.
|-
|-
|'''Sparkling Waters-5'''
|'''Sparkling Waters-5'''
|[[Dragoneel Depths]]
|[[Dragoneel Depths]]
|[[File:Dragoneel Depths.PNG|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Dragoneel Depths Screenshot.png|150px]]
|Another underwater level featuring 2 Dragoneels. There are also Urchins that tumble down from above.
|Another underwater level featuring two Dragoneels. There are also Urchins that tumble down from above.
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Waters|castle}}'''
|'''{{world|Waters|castle}}'''
|[[Larry's Trigger-Happy Castle]]
|[[Larry's Trigger-Happy Castle]]
|[[File:WUPP_NSLU_scrn03_Ev05.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Larry's Trigger-Happy Castle Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A castle with [[King Bill]]s and [[Targeting Ted]]s. Once again Larry Koopa is the boss at the end of the level.
|An open castle with [[King Bill]]s and [[Targeting Ted]]s. Once again Larry Koopa is the boss at the end of the level.
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Waters|leaf}}'''
|'''{{world|Waters|leaf}}'''
|[[Beanstalk Jungle]]
|[[Beanstalk Jungle]]
|[[File:NSLUscreen6.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Beanstalk Jungle Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|An auto-scrolling level where [[Luigi]] must climb many beanstalks while avoiding [[Lakitu]], Piranha Plants and [[Waddlewings]]. [[Yoshi]] makes an appearance in this level.
|An auto-scrolling level in the forest where [[Luigi]] must climb many beanstalks while avoiding [[Lakitu]], Piranha Plants and [[Waddlewing]]s. [[Yoshi]] makes an appearance in this level.
|}
|}


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*[[Penguin vs. Torpedo]] - Time Attack
*[[Penguin vs. Torpedo]] - Time Attack
*[[Spin Jump, Get Dizzy]] - Special '''(Original Course)'''
*[[Spin Jump, Get Dizzy]] - Special '''(Original Course)'''
*[[Boost Block Coin Stalk]] - Boost Mode Challenges


==Enemies==
==New enemies==
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
*[[Huckit Crab]]s
*[[Huckit Crab]]s
*[[Clampy|Clampies]]
*[[Clampy|Giant Clam]]s
*[[Big Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Big Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Urchin]]s
*[[Urchin]]s
*[[Big Urchin]]s
*[[Big Urchin]]s
*[[Skewer (obstacle)|Skewers]]
*[[Skewer]]s
*[[Boo]]s
*[[Boo]]s
*[[Circling Boo Buddies]]
*[[Boo Buddies|Circling Boo Buddies]]
*[[Fish Bone]]s
*[[Fish Bone]]s
*[[Obake Block]]s
*[[Ghost Block]]s
*[[Dragoneel]]s
*[[Dragoneel]]s
*[[Dragoneel (purple)]]
*[[Eep Cheep]]s
*[[Eep Cheep]]s
*[[Burner]]s
*[[Burner]]s
*[[Torpedo Ted]]s
*[[Torpedo Ted]]s
*[[Targeting Ted]]s
*[[Torpedo tube]]s
*[[Skull Box]]es
*[[Goomba (balloon)]]
*[[Red Skull Box]]es
*Boss: [[Larry Koopa]]
*Boss: [[Larry Koopa]]


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*[[Urchin]]s
*[[Urchin]]s
*[[Big Urchin]]s
*[[Big Urchin]]s
*[[Skewer (obstacle)|Skewer]]s
*[[Skewer]]s
*[[Circling Boo Buddies]]
*[[Boo Buddies|Circling Boo Buddies]]
*[[Fish Bone]]s
*[[Fish Bone]]s
*[[Spiny Cheep-Cheep]]s
*[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Goombrat]]s
*[[Goombrat]]s
*[[Dragoneel]]s
*[[Dragoneel]]s
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*[[Targeting Ted]]s
*[[Targeting Ted]]s
*[[Bill Blaster]]s
*[[Bill Blaster]]s
*[[Red Skull Box]]es
*[[Torpedo Base (Targeting Ted)|Torpedo Base]]s
*Boss: [[Larry Koopa]]
*Boss: [[Larry Koopa]]
==Level maps==
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
<gallery widths="500px">
NSMBU Waterspout Beach Map.png|Waterspout Beach
NSMBU Tropical Refresher Map.png|Tropical Refresher
NSMBU Giant Skewer Tower Map.png|Giant Skewer Tower
NSMBU Haunted Shipwreck Map.jpg|Haunted Shipwreck
NSMBU Above the Cheep Cheep Seas Map.png|Above the Cheep Cheep Seas
NSMBU Urchin Shoals Map.png|Urchin Shoals
NSMBU Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto Map.png|Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto
NSMBU Larry's Torpedo Castle Map.png|Larry's Torpedo Castle
NSMBU Skyward Stalk Map.png|Skyward Stalk
</gallery>
===''New Super Luigi U''===
<gallery widths="500px">
NSLU Huckit Beach Resort Map.png|Huckit Beach Resort
NSLU Urchin Reef Romp Map.png|Urchin Reef Romp
NSLU Shish-Kebab Tower Map.png|Shish-Kebab Tower
NSLU Haunted Cargo Load Map.png|Haunted Cargo Hold
NSLU Waterspout Sprint Map.png|Waterspout Sprint
NSLU The Great Geysers Map.png|The Great Geysers
NSLU Dragoneel Depths Map.png|Dragoneel Depths
NSLU Larry's Trigger-Happy Castle Map.png|Larry's Trigger-Happy Castle
NSLU Beanstalk Jungle Map.png|Beanstalk Jungle
</gallery>


==Appearances in other games==
==Appearances in other games==
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[[File:Sparkling Mario Golf.png|thumb|Sparkling Waters in ''Mario Golf: World Tour''.]]
[[File:Sparkling Mario Golf.png|thumb|Sparkling Waters in ''Mario Golf: World Tour''.]]
Sparkling Waters appears in the Flower Pack DLC of ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. It is a remake of [[Yoshi's Island (golf course)|Yoshi's Island]] from ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', updated with the style and assets of Sparkling Waters.
Sparkling Waters appears in the Flower Pack DLC of ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. It is a remake of [[Yoshi's Island (golf course)|Yoshi's Island]] from ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', updated with the style and assets of Sparkling Waters.
===''Mario Party 10''===
[[File:MP10-CheepCheepLeap.png|thumb|right|200px|Sparkling Waters in ''Mario Party 10]]''
Sparkling Waters is the setting of the minigame, [[Cheep Cheep Leap]], from ''[[Mario Party 10]]''.


===''Monopoly Gamer''===
===''Monopoly Gamer''===
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{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ミントしょとう
|Jap=ミントしょとう
|JapR=Minto Shotou
|JapR=Minto Shotō
|JapM=Mint Archipelago
|JapM=Mint Archipelago
|FraA=Eaux Pétillantes
|FreA=Eaux Pétillantes
|FraAM=Sparkling Waters
|FreAM=Sparkling Waters
|FraE=Mer Mentalo
|FreE=Mer Mentalo
|FraEM=Peppermint Sea, ''Mentalo'' coming from ''Menthe à l'eau'', meaning "pettermint cordial".
|FreEM=Peppermint Sea, ''Mentalo'' coming from ''Menthe à l'eau'', meaning "peppermint cordial".
|Ger=Minzmeer
|Ger=Minzmeer
|GerM=Mint Sea
|GerM=Mint Sea
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|DutM=Sugar Water Sea
|DutM=Sugar Water Sea
|Ita=Acque frizzanti
|Ita=Acque frizzanti
|ItaM=Sparkling Waters
|ItaM=Sparkling waters
|Ita2=Acque Frizzanti<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 212</ref>
|Ita2M=Sparkling Waters
|Spa=Archipiélago de Almíbar
|Spa=Archipiélago de Almíbar
|SpaM=Syrup (canned peaches) Archipelago
|SpaM=Syrup (canned peaches) Archipelago
|Por=Mar de Menta
|Por=Mar de Menta
|PorM=Mint Sea
|PorM=Mint Sea
|Rus=Мятное море<br/>''Myatnoye more''
|Rus=Мятное море
|RusR=Myatnoye more
|RusM=Mint Sea
|RusM=Mint Sea
|Kor=민트 제도
|Kor=민트 제도
|KorR=Minteu Jedo
|KorR=Minteu Jedo
|KorM=Mint Archipelago}}
|KorM=Mint Archipelago
|ChiS=薄荷诸岛
|ChiSR=Bòhé Zhūdǎo
|ChiSM=Mint Archipelago
|ChiT=薄荷諸島
|ChiTR=Bòhé Zhūdǎo
|ChiTM=Mint Archipelago
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the underwater reef sections, red [[Cheep Cheep]]s can be seen in the background.
*In the underwater reef sections, red [[Cheep Cheep]]s can be seen in the background.
==References==
<references/>
{{NSMBU}}
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[[Category:Bodies of Water]]
{{NSMBU levels}}
[[Category:New Super Mario Bros. U Worlds]]
{{NSLU levels}}
[[Category:Aquatic areas]]
[[Category:New Super Mario Bros. U worlds]]
[[de:Minzmeer]]
[[de:Minzmeer]]
[[it:Acque frizzanti]]
[[it:Acque frizzanti]]

Latest revision as of 20:23, April 15, 2024

This article is about the world from New Super Mario Bros. U. For the golf course based on the world in Mario Golf: World Tour, see Sparkling Waters (golf course).
Not to be confused with Sparkle Water.
Sparkling Waters
Sparkling Waters map
Game New Super Mario Bros. U
New Super Luigi U
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Level(s) 9
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Sparkling Waters is the tropical third world of New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Players can reach it by moving south from the end of Layer-Cake Desert. Sparkling Waters lies east of Acorn Plains, south-east from Layer-Cake Desert, south from Frosted Glacier, west from Soda Jungle and Rock-Candy Mines and south-west from Meringue Clouds and Peach's Castle. Sparkling Waters is an archipelago with bubbling Water Spouts, which is quite similar to World 3 from New Super Mario Bros. as that tropical world also had multiple islands. It is one of two of the worlds that the player can choose from after beating Morton Koopa Jr. in Morton's Compactor Castle (Morton's Lava-Block Castle in New Super Luigi U), the other being Frosted Glacier. Because of this, it is quite possible to play through the game without ever reaching Sparkling Waters. The world's name is possibly a reference to carbonated water. There are 9 levels in this world, consisting of 5 normal levels, a Sunken Ship, a secret level, the Tower level and the Castle level. There is a Balloon Baby Yoshi between Above the Cheep Cheep Seas and Urchin Shoals. The Tower boss is Boom Boom with a new jumping ability and the Castle boss of this world is Larry Koopa. One color of each Toad House can be found here, along with the Secret Island, seen just left of Sparkling Waters.

Levels[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U[edit]

Level Number Level Name Preview Description
Sparkling Waters-1 Waterspout Beach NSMBU Waterspout Beach Screenshot.jpg This level features several Huckit Crabs and Water Geysers.
Sparkling Waters-2 Tropical Refresher New Super Mario Bros. U An underwater course where many pipes and Big Urchins are found.
Sparkling Waters-Tower Giant Skewer Tower Giant Skewer Tower This tower level has many Skewers. The bottom of this tower is flooded with water.
Sparkling Waters-Ghost House Haunted Shipwreck Ghost House level The ruins of a ship infested with Boos. Like Giant Skewer Tower, part of this level is underwater. This level is a reference to Super Mario World's Sunken Ghost Ship.
Sparkling Waters-3 Above the Cheep Cheep Seas NSMBU Above the Cheep Cheep Seas Screenshot.jpg A course with Yoshi and giant Water Geysers that is full of leaping Cheep Cheeps.
Sparkling Waters-4 Urchin Shoals NSMBU Urchin Shoals Screenshot.jpg The fourth level of Sparkling Waters includes the two types Urchins and water spouts. This level is where a Nabbit catching takes place.
Sparkling Waters-5 Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto NSMBU Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto Screenshot.jpg Introduces Dragoneel, who follows and attacks the players.
Sparkling Waters-Castle Larry's Torpedo Castle NSMBU Larry's Torpedo Castle Screenshot.png This castle contains many fences, Burners, and Torpedo Teds. Larry Koopa is fought at the end of the level.
Sparkling Waters-Leaf Skyward Stalk Skyward Stalk 2 A course which consists of climbing a giant beanstalk. This level's leaf platforms turn brown and fall. This is the only level in the game that features balloon Goombas.

New Super Luigi U[edit]

Level Number Level Name Preview Description
Sparkling Waters-1 Huckit Beach Resort A screenshot of New Super Luigi U A course with Huckit Crabs and wooden huts.
Sparkling Waters-2 Urchin Reef Romp NSLU Urchin Reef Romp Screenshot.png An underwater course with many Urchins, Big Eep Cheeps, and undertows.
Sparkling Waters-Tower Shish-Kebab Tower NSLU Shish-Kebab Tower Screenshot.png Sparkling Waters' Tower. It features many Skewers, Fire Bros, and high speed elevators.
Sparkling Waters-Ghost House Haunted Cargo Hold NSLU Haunted Cargo Hold Screenshot.png The shipwreck level in Sparkling Waters.
Sparkling Waters-3 Waterspout Sprint NSLU Waterspout Sprint Screenshot.png A level where waterspouts and palm trees are the main footholds. Goombrats and Piranha Plants are in this stage.
Sparkling Waters-4 The Great Geysers NSLU The Great Geysers Screenshot.png A waterfall stage with giant geysers. Stalking Piranha Plants and flying Cheep Cheeps make an appearance in this level.
Sparkling Waters-5 Dragoneel Depths NSLU Dragoneel Depths Screenshot.png Another underwater level featuring two Dragoneels. There are also Urchins that tumble down from above.
Sparkling Waters-Castle Larry's Trigger-Happy Castle New Super Luigi U Luigi, Blue Toad, Yellow Toad and Nabbit running away from a King Bill in a castle level. An open castle with King Bills and Targeting Teds. Once again Larry Koopa is the boss at the end of the level.
Sparkling Waters-Leaf Beanstalk Jungle Beanstalk Jungle An auto-scrolling level in the forest where Luigi must climb many beanstalks while avoiding Lakitu, Piranha Plants and Waddlewings. Yoshi makes an appearance in this level.

Challenge Mode original courses[edit]

New enemies[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U[edit]

New Super Luigi U[edit]

Level maps[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U[edit]

New Super Luigi U[edit]

Appearances in other games[edit]

Mario Golf: World Tour[edit]

Main article: Sparkling Waters (golf course)
Hole 7 of Sparkling Waters in Mario Golf: World Tour
Sparkling Waters in Mario Golf: World Tour.

Sparkling Waters appears in the Flower Pack DLC of Mario Golf: World Tour. It is a remake of Yoshi's Island from Mario Golf, updated with the style and assets of Sparkling Waters.

Monopoly Gamer[edit]

Sparkling Waters is the fifth Property on the game board in Monopoly Gamer. It is one of two properties in the Maroon Color Set (along with Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto).

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ミントしょとう
Minto Shotō
Mint Archipelago

Chinese (simplified) 薄荷诸岛
Bòhé Zhūdǎo
Mint Archipelago

Chinese (traditional) 薄荷諸島
Bòhé Zhūdǎo
Mint Archipelago

Dutch Suikerwaterzee
Sugar Water Sea
French (NOA) Eaux Pétillantes
Sparkling Waters
French (NOE) Mer Mentalo
Peppermint Sea, Mentalo coming from Menthe à l'eau, meaning "peppermint cordial".
German Minzmeer
Mint Sea
Italian Acque frizzanti
Acque Frizzanti[1]
Sparkling waters
Sparkling Waters
Korean 민트 제도
Minteu Jedo
Mint Archipelago

Portuguese Mar de Menta
Mint Sea
Russian Мятное море
Myatnoye more
Mint Sea

Spanish Archipiélago de Almíbar
Syrup (canned peaches) Archipelago

Trivia[edit]

  • In the underwater reef sections, red Cheep Cheeps can be seen in the background.

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