                 _____   _   _   _____   _____   _____
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                | |___  | | | | | |_| | | |_    | |_| |
                |___  | | | | | |  ___| |  _|   |    _|
                 ___| | | |_| | | |     | |___  | |\ \
                |_____| |_____| |_|     |_____| |_| \_\
            _    _   _____   _    _   _   _   _____  __     __
           | \  / | |  _  | | \  | | | | / / |  ___| \ \   / /
           |  \/  | | | | | |  \ | | | |/ /  | |_     \ \ / /
           |      | | | | | |   \| | |   |   |  _|     \   /
           | |\/| | | |_| | | |\   | | |\ \  | |___     | |
           |_|  |_| |_____| |_| \__| |_| \_\ |_____|    |_|
                     _____   _____   _       _
                    |  _  | |  _  | | |     | |
                    | |_| | | |_| | | |     | |
                    |  _ <  |  _  | | |     | |
                    | |_| | | | | | | |___  | |___
                    |_____| |_| |_| |_____| |_____|

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Super Monkey Ball (GameCube) Advanced Mode FAQ
Created By: MetroidMoo
Latest Version: 1.0
Created On: January 1, 2002
Last Updated: ---
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Contents:
1)FAQ Updates
2)Advanced Mode - Floors 1-30
3)Advanced Mode - Extra Stages
4)Contact/Legal Information

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1)   FAQ UPDATES
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Version 1.0 - January 1, 2002
  First (and complete!) version of the guide. And happy new year!

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2)   ADVANCED MODE - FLOORS 1-30
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This section guides you through the main floors in Advanced difficulty.

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Warps
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  Just so you don't have to search the FAQ for warp locations, here's a
quick list of them. This sequence lets you cover the least amount of 
floors. However, if you want it to be easy, I would avoid Floor 11's warp.

Floor 6 -> Floor 10; Floor 11 -> Floor 14; Floor 18 -> Floor 25 -> Floor 28

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Floor 1
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 4

  Simply roll over the bump and enter the goal.

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Floor 2
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 25 (2 Bunches)

  To grab the banana bunch at the start of the floor, move forward at
full speed. Your monkey should be able to reach it. Weave through the
walls, and avoid the stakes. You can jump the tiny gap near the goal
by traveling at a fast speed.

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Floor 3
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 9

  This floor is made of two U-shapes with two platforms moving back and
forth in the center. Move onto the platforms when possible, and you're
on your way.

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Floor 4
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 7

  This is a duplicate of Beginner Floor 4, except the bridge is a bit
thinner. You shouldn't have a problem here.

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Floor 5 - Bonus Floor
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 50

  It's just like the bonus floor in Beginner, however, you only have
30 seconds to complete it. Here's the path I use to collect the bananas.
Collect the bananas around the "outer" square, and then the inner box.
Grab the one in the center and race for the banana all by itself on a
platform. Aside from getting 50 bananas to your total, you can gain
5,000 extra points.

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Floor 6
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 3
Warp: Green: 6 -> 10

  Beginner 2 with a twist. The back half moves up and down. Move closely
to the line where the floor folds and watch the minimap in the corner of
your screen. When it starts to rise up, head to the goal. If you move
fast enough, your ball should have enough speed to reach the exit.
  There's also a warp here. Tilt forward a bit, turn, and dash over
the tiny ramp. Wait for the ball to stop bouncing and enter the green
goal.

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Floor 7
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 4

  Easy course. The edges here will prove useful in preventing a fall out.

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Floor 8
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 10

  It doesn't take much to mess up here. Remember to adjust your speed
accordingly, and don't floor it to the point where you can't turn the
ball to pass the walls.

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Floor 9
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Time: 60 sec. 
Bananas: 40 (2 Bunches)

  It's the Beginner 8 Dole board with the center missing. Roll onto the
square when it approaches you, and then move once the square forms again.
You might have to wait a few times before you can actually reach the
platform that takes you to the goal. Since you have plenty of time, it
wouldn't hurt to do some banana grabbin'.

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Floor 10 - Bonus Floor
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 50

  This one is trickier than the last bonus. Now you have to put up with
water ripples. Work on the outer ring (30 bananas), and then the inner 
(20 bananas). Do your best to collect the bananas on your first run 
through a ring.

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Floor 11
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Time: 30 sec. 
Bananas: 151 (13 Bunches)
Warp: Green: 11 -> 14

  Don't be excited over the number of bananas here. This guitar-shaped
floor gives you the choice of six pathways, each with a different width. 
The thinner a path is, the more bananas it has. If you just want to 
survive, take the 1.0 string. The 0.1 string in red leads to a green
warp. Unless you're feeling daring, I wouldn't recommend it. The few
stages it skips are not difficult.

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Floor 12
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 8

  To complete this "monkey bowl," ride around the side of it to gain
speed. Then crash through the goal. You won't be able to reach it if
the ball doesn't have enough mph.

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Floor 13
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 26 (2 Bunches)

  Stand on the steel rectangles, and wait to be shot up into the air.
You have to put in some speed to collect the banana bunches near the ramp, 
but you run the risk of ricocheting off the board.

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Floor 14
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 4

  In this floor, you must pass through several punching gloves. The tilt
of the board determines the direction these devices move. There's sixty
seconds available, so time should not concern you.

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Floor 15
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 5

  Floor 15 can be troublesome on your first time. The further you roll
along, the more the floor curves. The key to winning is making *very*
tight turns as soon as possible, particularly for the final turn. If
your turn is too loose, you will not be able to get back up the curve.
Don't be discouraged if you have a problem, just practice!
  It's not much of a shortcut, but you can immediately fall off in front
of you to land on the second turn.

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Floor 16
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 4

  This is a breeze compared to the last one. Swing from conveyor belt
to conveyor belt to the goal. Since they move, you might not want to
push the tilt of the board too far.

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Floor 17
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 6

  A steady hand is needed here. The first stretch is simple. You're
already lined up with the center, so floor it. Move to the center
for the next one, and do the same. Or, if you want, you can try to ramp
off the first platform and reach the third one. The third path will require 
some momentum. The fourth is a staircase. I found that if you put in too
much speed, you won't have enough time to put on the brakes. Try to have
around thirty seconds remaining when you reach the final part. That way,
you can take it slow while traveling through the curves.

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Floor 18
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 11 (1 Bunch)
Warps: Green: 18 -> 20
       Red: 18 -> 25

  This is probably my favorite stage. ^_^ You can dash around the treble
clef like a race course, or you can take the shortcut. Move past the
second arrow on your right, and jump off the edge to land further ahead
of the goals. Now you can wait here for the goals to come to you. Watch
out for the red one! If you're not careful, it will plow you over and
possibly knock you out of the board.

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Floor 19
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 26 (2 Bunches)

  Roll down the first ramp, and ride the platform to the next section.
You can try to nab the bunches. Just look out for the two stakes in your
path.
  There's also a shortcut. Turn around on the tiny square the ball starts
on, and move off the corner. The ball should land close to the second ramp.

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Floor 20 - Bonus Floor
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 40

  Forty bananas are placed between several bumpers. I would recommend
looking at the floor as a diamond instead of a square and clearing out 
the rows of bananas one at a time. You'll have to move quickly because
there will probably be a shortage of time.

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Floor 21
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 13 (1 Bunch)

  Take the bunch in front of the start, and follow the path of the bumpers.
Follow the bumper closely behind (not *too* close, of course ^_^). Turn
right at the center of the board.

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Floor 22
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 21 (2 Bunches)

  Somewhat similar to Floor 12. The easiest way to win is to hug the
outer wall, and head towards to the goal.

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Floor 23
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 26 (2 Bunches)

  This floor looks worse than it really is. Dash over the potholes in
the starting sector. Take the outer pathway, and then roll down on an
edge of the ramp. The rest should be a piece of cake.

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Floor 24
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 13

  It looks easy, but then you notice the entire walkway shifts. =P Make
a mad dash across once the floor levels out. If it begins to tilt, just
shove the joystick in the opposite direction, and hold it there.

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Floor 25
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 3
Warp: Green: 25 -> 28

  This is one of the more difficult stages. Fortunately for you, there
are guard rails in most of it. Zigzag past the bumpers. The rams up next
act just the punchers in Floor 14, they tilt in the direction you tilt
the board. Jam the joystick forward to roll over the hills. Tilt the
joystick above halfway up to reach the goal.
  If you're feelin' up to the challenge, head past the gap in rails
by the blue goal. Like the guitar stage, there are various paths you
can take. I actually think the 0.1 path is easy, just line up with the
center of it. Ride over the bumps to the warp.

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Floor 26
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 16 (1 Bunch)

  Dash down the straightaway and onto the spiral. Now race down to the
exit. By the time you reach the third ring, your speed will be around
50 mph, so tilt back if necessary. Remember to stay on the outer edge
so you have enough space to enter the goal.
  Another way to complete this stage is to hop off the starting 
straightaway at about halfway through it. Hopefully, you will either
plow into the goal, or the corner behind it.

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Floor 27
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 27 (2 Bunches)

  Nothing to it here. Run forward at full speed, and take the left or
right path at the split. As long as you don't crash into the goal posts,
you'll be okay.

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Floor 28
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 10

  Two spiked walls move back and forth on the walkway. To pass this, slowly
inch ahead whenever the walls alternate. You can also easily nab the 
10 bananas following this strategy.

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Floor 29
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 4

  As soon as the game starts, roll to one of the corners, and hold the
joystick in a direction where you won't fall off. Once the platforms
are somewhat straightened out, head to the goal.

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Floor 30
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 30 (3 Bunches)

  Believe or not, this floor can actually be quite easy. Turn slightly
to your right, and most of the pieces will be lined up! Blaze across
this. You'll probably have to jump the gap right before the goal.
Practice this as much as you can.

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3)   ADVANCED MODE - EXTRA STAGES
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This section guides you through the extra stages in Advanced difficulty.

NOTE: If you were able to beat all of that without losing a single life, 
you're rewarded with five more stages! To play on them in Practice Mode, 
move the cursor past the Expert tab.

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Extra 1
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 7

  It's Beginner Extra 1. Hop onto the first platform when it comes around. 
Then roll across them while they're moving. The little "fans" that extend 
from them will enable you to do that.

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Extra 2
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 5

  And this is Beginner Extra 2, with a few minor differences. The goal
board has been enlarged, and it spins even faster. Wait for it to slow
down (although you still run the risk of being bopped off), then run
for it.

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Extra 3
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 12

  If you try to take the path the game lays out for you, you probably
won't have adequate time to reach the goal. Instead, roll forward and
jump the gap there. Continue and round the corner. Now turn around,
dash, and hop this gap. You should have almost 50 seconds to complete
this last square!

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Extra 4
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Time: 30 sec.
Bananas: 15 (1 Bunch)

  Same thing as Beginner Extra 3. Roll around the Amusement Vision logo
and into the goal.

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Extra 5
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Time: 60 sec.
Bananas: 30 (3 Bunches)

  Take Floor 30, and multiply it by 2. This floor can be *really* nasty.
Like the original, turn right, and move across as many platforms as you
can. Try to land on one of the platforms that's almost a whole ring.
Then you won't have to worry about falling off as much. At one point,
you'll have to cross the mammoth ring that rotates. I found it easiest
to cross at one of the two points that is "connected" to the other rings
(use the View Stage option to see what I mean). Once you're on the 
outermost ring, you can head over to the goal.

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4)   CONTACT / LEGAL INFORMATION
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Copyright Information
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(c) Copyright 2002 MetroidMoo 
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and it may not be used for promotional or profitable purposes.
  Any characters, names, or other objects are copyright their 
respective companies. This document and its author are in no way 
affiliated with any company involved with this game.

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