Chikuwa Bridge in Super Mario RPG. The guide includes tips, rewards, and specifications for each difficulty level, so please use this as a reference.
Table of Contents
Expert Mode Guide and Tips
Expert Mode Guide Video
First Round Video
Second Round Video
Third Round Video
Repeat 4 Forward Jumps + 1 Jump in Place
In the video above, we jump over each Bullet Bill with a forward jump. Since there's a gap every 4 jumps, we do a jump in place. By repeating one loop of 4 forward jumps + 1 jump in place, you can clear all three rounds.
If You Want Speed, You Can Mash the Forward Jump
If you want to prioritize speed, it's possible to clear it by mashing the forward jump button. However, be careful with your timing during the gap every 4 jumps, or the platform will fall.
Change Your Jump Timing for Rounds 1-3
You can clear all rounds with the loop mentioned above, but the Bullet Bills get faster with each round, so you'll need to shorten the interval between your jumps. Be aware that in rounds 2 and 3, there's almost no time to adjust your position after a jump.
It's Okay to Rush to the End
With this method, you'll have 2 blocks left after two sets of 4 forward jumps + 1 jump in place. At this point, dodging the Bullet Bills becomes trickier because you're closer to the cannon, so once you get here, it's okay to just rush straight to the goal.
Chikuwa Bridge Rewards
Rewards for Each Difficulty
| Difficulty | Reward |
|---|---|
| Normal | 5 Coins |
| Special | 8 Coins |
| Expert | 1 Frog Coin |
Rewards are Coins or Frog Coins
The reward for the Chikuwa Bridge is coins. The number of coins you get changes with the difficulty, and you can get a Frog Coin on Expert.
You Can Try to Double Up Twice
When you clear it, the Bullet Bills get a little faster, and you can challenge the bridge again to double up. If you clear it, the reward doubles; if you fail, you get nothing. You can try to double up twice in a row, meaning you can complete a maximum of three rounds in one attempt.
List of Difficulties and Specifications
Summary of Specifications for Each Difficulty
| Difficulty | Platforms | Jumping |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Don't fall | Press the button to cross automatically |
| Special | Fall | Press the button to cross automatically |
| Expert | Fall | Requires manual control |
Normal has Fixed Platforms & Auto-Jumping
On Normal, as long as you press the button, you'll automatically jump to the next platform, and the platforms don't fall. Just press the button to avoid getting hit by the Bullet Bills.
On Special, the Platforms Fall
On Special, the jump direction is fixed like on Normal, but the platforms will fall if you stay on them for too long. You need to pay attention to the platforms while dodging the Bullet Bills.
On Expert, Jumping is Manual
On Expert, the platforms fall, and you also have to control your jump position yourself. If you're slightly off, you'll fall, making it much more difficult.
If You Fall, Jump on the Speardough's Head in the Bottom Right
If you fall during the challenge, you can find a Speardough in the bottom right of the map. Jump on its head, and it will carry you back to the starting point.
How to Challenge the Chikuwa Bridge
You Can Challenge it in Land's End
The Chikuwa Bridge is a bridge made of floating blocks on a map partway through Land's End. If you choose "Just cross", you can proceed, but if you pay 5 coins, you can challenge a minigame where you cross while dodging Bullet Bills.
