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Captain Toad Gold Mushroom locations, 1-Up Mushrooms and all Treasure Tracker bonus challenge solutions

Bonus Challenges, solutions, and all Gold Mushroom locations in one place.

Gold Mushroom locations in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, as well as the locations of some 1-Up Mushrooms, are the key to a number of Bonus Challenges for those keen on completing the game properly.

Here on this page you'll find everything you need to know about those Challenges in Captain Toad, including a list of all Bonus Challenge solutions as well as those pesky Gold Mushroom locations and more.

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For more on Captain Toad, we also have a full Captain Toad walkthrough and guide to all Gem locations, as well as a guide to all Captain Toad Pixel Toad locations, too!

Captain Toad Bonus Challenge solutions

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Episode 1 Bonus Challenge solutions

NumberLevelBonus ChallengeSolution / Tips
1-1Plucky Pass BeginningsGold MushroomSee below
1-2Walleye Tumble TempleDon't destroy the bridgeAvoid walking on the bridge at all and just drop down the sides.
1-3Touchstone TroubleClear the course in 3 touchesTap pink, cross to blue; tap blue, cross to pink; tap blue again to finish.
1-4Mushroom MesaDefeat all the enemiesSimple enough - throw turnips!
1-5Double Cherry PalaceCollect 70 CoinsBe sure to get every pluck patch and it should be easy.
1-6Shy Guy HeightsDon't get seen by any Shy Guys.Tricky, but treat it like a stealth level - wait until they're turned away to dart by.
1-7Spinwheel LibraryGold MushroomSee below
1-8Mine Cart Tunnel ThrowdownDefeat all Para-BiddybudsThrow turnips at them and use POW blocks, which is easy enough.
1-9Spinwheel Bullet BillGold MushroomSee below
1-10The King of Pyropuff PeakCollect 45 CoinsCollect all you see along the way and all pluck patches and it's no problem.
1-11Piranha Creeper CoveCollect 70 CoinsHidden coins near the boat and coins from defeating Creepers will help.
1-12Briny Bowl Swimming HoleGold MushroomSee below
1-13Turnip Cannon JungleClear course using only 1 shotTake out the one grey brick on the way to the star.
1-14Pop-Up Prairie TownGet the 1-Up MushroomFrom Blue Toad, low down under the bottom level.
1-15Drop-Road DashDon't defeat any Para-BiddybudsEasy to avoid defeating them but harder to get past them - be patient!
1-16Bizarre Doors of Boo MansionClear in 4 touchesClear as usual but when you get to the stack of Goombas, simply drop down the short ledge rather than using the door above it.
1-17Blizzard on the Star ExpressCollect the 1-Up MushroomTap the lever by Blue Toad in the room at the front of the train, and it drops down outside.
1-18Wingo's WatchtowerCollect 70 CoinsCollect all you see and remember to get those inside the holes in the central tower too as you go - don't rush!

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Episode 2 Bonus Challenge solutions

NumberLevelBonus ChallengeSolution / Tips
2-01Chute Scoot SlopesGold MushroomSee below
2-02Stumper SneakaroundDefeat all Piranha CreepersUse the key to get rid of the first one you encounter, then turnips for the rest.
2-03Mine Cart Sunset RundownCollect 140 CoinsGet all the coins you see, check under the ledge at the finish, use the POW blocks where possible, and remember enemies like Piranha Plants and Para-Biddybuds give 1 coin each too.
2-04Sinister Street SignsDefeat all Mud TroopersNote that shining your light doesn't defeat Mud Troopers, it just stalls them. Use the Chargin' Chuck or drop on their head to properly defeat them.
2-05Floaty Fun Water ParkDefeat all GoombasLure them towards ledges and drop onto as many of their heads as possible in one go!
2-06Drift-Along CanyonDon't take any damageSimple enough - remember to keep moving side to side to dodge the Koopa hammers when on rafts.
2-07Sliding Slab ShuffleClear course using 4 touchesDon't tap the first triangle, go up the side of it and drop off onto the higher ledge that way without having to move it. Then continue as usual!
2-08Spooky Specters at Shadow ManorGet the 1-Up MushroomFrom Blue Toad - before moving, turn around to face the dark corner and he's hiding there.
2-09Draggadon's RevengeDon't take any damageSelf explantory, just take your time!
2-10Spinwheel Cog RuinsGold MushroomSee below
2-11Wind-up StairsGold MushroomSee below
2-12Up 'n' Down TerraceOnly use the switches 3 timesBefore you move the camera, fall to the left as you fist look at the level. Go up the ladder, hit the hedgetop P to lower the brown fences; drop off and run all the way to the other corner, on the side where the entrance to the star is, and press the P button on ground level; climb the ladder, go press the button at the far end of the hedges, and then drop off the white fences to the exit.
2-13Clear Pipe PuzzleplexCollect 70 coinsEasy enough if you get every one you see!
2-14Midnight in the Wandering WoodsGold MushroomSee below
2-15Double Cherry SpiresGold MushroomSee below
2-16Bullet Bill's Touchy TrialsGold MushroomSee below
2-17Spinwheel Sky FortDon't take any damageSelf-explanatory but beware the red Bullet Bills in particular.
2-18Battle Tower BlitzCollect 170 coinsDefeat all the enemies and collect every one you find and you'll be fine.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Episode 3 Bonus Challenge solutions

NumberLevelBonus ChallengeSolution / Tips
3-01Rolling InfernoCollect 75 CoinsSimple enough, just don't rush it!
3-02Seesaw SizzleDon't defeat any SpikesThis means you can't use the ramps as catapults. Instead, wait for a Spike to drop the ball and then as soon as it's clear, make a dash for the ladder on the far side of the ramp you're on. You'll take damage the first two times (there's a Red Mushroom between the two); at the third, rush as fast as possible up the ladder and go hard right at the top of it to dodge the Spike and reach the star!
3-03Beep Block Sky PlazaDon't take any damageEasy enough, you're most vulnerable when waiting for the long strip of blue blocks to appear in the middle of the course - keep moving while you wait!
3-04Pickaxe Cave PlummetDon't break any blocksIgnore all the pickaxes along the way and it's easy enough to drop all the way down the course.
3-05Stumpy Springs SanctuaryGold MushroomSee below
3-06Biddybud Snow StrollDon't break any tilesTough but doable. Follow the Biddybuds as far as the second patch of two pluck patches, then wait there for them to turn back, whilst memorising where they went up ahead. Follow their route all the way to the open square near your start position and drop down next to the star.
3-07Cagey Conkdor CaperGold MushroomSee below
3-08Up 'n' Down DesertOnly use the switches 8 timesThe toughest part is the final area with 3 P buttons and a Piranha Sprout.
3-09Mine Cart Ruins RumbleGot the 1-Up MushroomAfter the big drop, look up to your right to the row of blocks with a POW block in the middle - shoot that, and then quickly shoot the green 1-Up Mushroom that pops out!
3-10Multi-Vator MayhemClear course with 5 ToadsFirst four cherries are fairly obvious, the final one is on the grassy ledge near the starting position, where you drop down for Gem 3 from the very top of the level.
3-11Flip Panel FootpathCollect 45 CoinsThe main missable coins are those inside the lower tower, and the hidden ones around the top ledge of the final tower.
3-12Rock Block BadlandsClear the course in 10 shots or fewerOnce you've cleared this once it's easy to figure out what needs destroying in order to progress, just focus on hitting the joins between blocks in order to destroy multiple ones at a time.
3-13Secret of the Golden RealmClear the course in 10 touchesPrepare the touches for the bottom level before moving so you have time to line them up as efficiently as possible, and you should be fine!
3-14Shy Guy Shadow DenDon't get seen by any Shy GuysSame as the previous version of this challenge, just be patient and treat it like a stealth level!
3-15Razzle-Dazzle SliderDon't fall into any holesYou can't get this one at the same time as getting the gems, so do it in a separate run and it's just about your own ability to control Toad!
3-16Poison Canal Cannon RunClear the course with 4 ToadettesThe main missable cherries are in the two areas over in the opposite, back-right corner from your start position.
3-17Fright Train FlightDefeat all the Mud TroopersTo do this, don't disconnect the train carts and instead bait the Chargin' Chuck onto all three carts to wipe out all the troopers, and use the birds for the rest!
3-18No Sleep at Kamek KeepCollect 190 CoinsDon't forget the big stack on ground level around the back!
3-19Retro Ramp-UpSmash all the blocksThis one just requires quick fingers and planning for when you pick up the pickaxes.
3-20Twisty-Turny Planet Gold MushroomSee below
3-21Ghost Gallery GambitGold MushroomSee below
3-22Touchstone TurmoilClear the course in 6 touchesTap yellow, walk to blue. Walk into the hole in the yellow wall, tap yellow. Come out and go up the blue ramp, tap blue. Cross to yellow, tap it up to three times as you dodge the para-biddybuds.
3-23Colour Crate CarouselGold MushroomSee below
3-24Trick Track HallGold MushroomSee below
3-25Deep Space GyromajigDon't take any damageSimple enough!
3-26Magma Road MarathonCollect 150 CoinsTwo things to bear in mind: make sure you take all the detours possible, especially the one to the glass cannon on your left; also, if you're going too fast try running into a wall for a bit until the speed boost wears off.
3-27Scalding Scaffold SinkholeCollect 200 CoinsSurprisingly doable, just be quick!
3-28Wingo's WhackdownCollect 220 CoinsThis one actually relies on you finding two Gold Mushrooms, worth 50 coins each - see below for more!

Captain Toad Gold Mushroom locations for Episode 1, 2 and 3

1-1 Plucky Pass Beginnings Gold Mushroom location


1-7 Spinwheel Library Gold Mushroom location


1-9 Spinwheel Bullet Bill Gold Mushroom location


1-12 Briny Bowl Swimming Hole Gold Mushroom location


2-1 Chute Scoot Slopes Gold Mushroom location


2-10 Spinwheel Cog Ruins Gold Mushroom location


2-11 Wind-up Stairs Gold Mushroom location


2-14 Midnight in the Wandering Woods Gold Mushroom location


2-15 Double Cherry Spires Gold Mushroom location


2-16 Bullet Bill's Touchy Trials Gold Mushroom location


3-5 Stumpy Sprins Sanctuary Gold Mushroom location


3-7 Cagey Conkdor Caper Gold Mushroom location


3-20 Twisty-Turny Planet Gold Mushroom location


3-21 Ghost Gallery Gambit Gold Mushroom location


3-23 Colour Crate Carousel Gold Mushroom location


3-24 Trick Track Hall Gold Mushroom location


3-28 Wingo's Whackdown Gold Mushroom locations