Crystal Tap
| Crystal Tap | |
|---|---|
 Model from Super Mario 64 | |
| First appearance | Super Mario 64 (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
Crystal Taps,[1] also known as crystal switches[2] or diamonds,[3] are objects in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS. These colorful octahedral switches either lower or raise the water level in Wet-Dry World. If Mario, Yoshi, Luigi, or Wario touches one, the water drains or rises to the level of the Crystal Tap. There are seven in all, and they are placed in strategic locations across Wet-Dry World. There are five in the main area and two in the underwater town. If the player character activates a Crystal Tap in the downtown, he cannot return to the main area unless he is Luigi and he uses his Power Flower ability to turn invisible so that he can pass through the gate that otherwise blocks the path back.
Gallery[edit]
A Crystal Tap as seen in Super Mario 64
A Crystal Tap as seen in Super Mario 64 DS
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 水位変更スイッチ[4] Suii Henkō Suitchi |
Water Level Change Switch | |
| Italian | Interruttore Livello Acqua[5] | Water Level Switch |
References[edit]
- ^ Pelland, Scott and Dan Owsen (1996). Super Mario 64 Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 95–98.
- ^ 1997. Official UK Nintendo Magazine. Super Mario 64 The Essential Player's Guide. Page 20.
- ^ March 2005. Nintendo Power Volume 189. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 78.
- ^ October 19, 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Sunshine section. Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 92.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 93.
