You wanna up those numbers? Focus on coin collection and time remaining. Always wear your power-ups to the flagpole for that score multiplier. Koopa bouncing? Essential. And don’t forget about secret exits—they can lead to coin-rich areas. Chain those jumps and keep a sharp eye on patterns.

Anyone else got a love for racking up fire flower hit points? Like, get the fire flower early and use it to blast every possible enemy. The coins are great, but let’s not ignore the pure satisfaction (and points!) of a perfectly-timed goomba roast.