Big Switch

Big Switch Artwork of a Big Switch from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Details Type Device Function Can unlock areas in a level hub, cause special items to appear and/or refill Kirby's health Found Hard-to-reach places Game(s) (click to navigate) Similar to Switch

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A Big Switch (otherwise known as a Secret Switch) is a very large (usually red) button which is typically found in hidden or hard-to-reach places. Unlike their smaller counterparts, a Big Switch - when pressed - usually unlocks areas in the main hub of its respective area, and then disappears. Kirby comes across them in several of his adventures, beginning with Kirby's Adventure, and pressing all of them is often required for 100% completion of the games they appear in, but not required to complete the game otherwise.

While a Big Switch may have an effect on objects in the stage that it appears in, its primary purpose is usually to unlock something outside of the stage. This is its biggest distinction from standard switches apart from its size. Another distinction is that, if applicable, Kirby can regain his full Health by pressing a Big Switch.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

Kirby finds a Big Switch in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.

In Kirby's Adventure, Big Switches unlock doors in the main hubs of the areas they are found in. Kirby finds most of them in side-chambers, often blocked off by specific obstacles that can be bypassed using the powers of certain Copy Abilities. Once a Big Switch is pressed, it does not reappear.

Pressing every Big Switch is one of the requirements for 100% completion and to unlock the Extra Game. Big Switches can be pressed during Meta Knightmare, but do not unlock anything.

For a full synopsis on where each Big Switch is, and how to reach them, visit the various level pages for Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, starting with Butter Building.

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  A pink Big Switch

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  A green Big Switch

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  A blue Big Switch

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  A yellow Big Switch

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  A yellow Big Switch with a gray base

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  Kirby pressing the first Big Switch in Kirby's Adventure

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

Two Secret Switches appear in this title, in the Dyna Blade main game. The first one can be found in Mallow Castle, and unlocks Trial Room 1. The second can be found in Candy Mountain, and unlocks Trial Room 2. Pressing both Big Switches is required to obtain the game's gold medal.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]

Screenshot of a Big Switch from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

Big Switches appear in most Hub rooms, where pressing them causes new doors to appear, linking the rooms back to the Central Circle. Pressing all of these switches will unlock the Copy Ability Room and is a requirement to 100% the game.

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

In Kirby: Canvas Curse, Big Switches can be found in some stages. Here, they destroy Action Blocks that appear in other stages, opening up side areas in those stages that were not previously accessible.

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  The orange Big Switch in Rift Ruin.

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  Pressing the orange Big Switch, removing all the orange Action Blocks.

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  The green Big Switch in Cold Course.

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  Pressing the green Big Switch, removing all the green Action Blocks.

Kirby Mass Attack[edit]

There are a small number of stages which require Big Switches to be pressed in different stages to access. Normally the switches are found at the end of the stages they appear in after going through a Goal Door with a ? on it, but this is not always the case. In Volcano Valley - Stage 10 for instance, the Kirbys have to chase some Space Oohroos who stole the switch by building a spaceship to go after them. The switch, however, actually is not able to be jumped upon until the next stage of the island.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

A Big Switch in Dededetour!

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Big Switches can be found in the rest areas in Dededetour! and bear a special design that includes King Dedede's emblem. Pressing one completely restores King Dedede's health and saves the game's progress up to that point.

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  Model of the Big Switch from Dededetour!

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]

In Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, two big switches appear, each attached to the Bastron's self-destruct sequence in the stages Kirby Rocket's Big Blastoff and Back to the Battleship. Unlike in other games, the switches in these stages need to be pressed in order to progress through the stages they appear in.

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  Kirby heading straight way to press the Big Switch

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  Elline's depiction of the big switch in Bastron in her Secret Diary.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

A Big Switch in Meta Knightmare Returns.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Big Switches can be found in the rest areas in Meta Knightmare Returns and bear a special design that includes Meta Knight's emblem. Pressing one completely restores Meta Knight's stamina and saves the game's progress up to that point.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Tip image of Kirby next to a Big Switch in Kirby Star Allies.

Big Switches similar to their original design and function finally return in Kirby Star Allies, and can be found in a few stages. Pressing them is necessary to unlock extra stages and Dream Palaces, and is also necessary for 100% completion.

Unlike in previous titles, Big Switches can be pressed again, but doing so does not unlock more extra stages. Instead, when pressed, the team is healed and some items (usually Picture Pieces and Point Stars) are dispensed. There are specific Big Switches in Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! that also yield a Dream Rod when pressed.

Guide[edit]

The following table lists each Big Switch location in the Story Mode of Kirby Star Allies:

Big Switch Locations in Kirby Star Allies Story Mode
Level	Stage	Image	How to reach	Unlocks
World of Peace - Dream Land	Donut Dome		This switch is on the main path, and literally must be pressed in order to complete the stage, so it cannot be missed.	Dream Palace (Dream Land)
	Honey Hill		At the top of a hill in the area past the Waddle Dee Balls lies a Fuse Cannon. Its fuse can only be accessed using a Sizzle-enchanted ability that can strike through walls. Taking this cannon leads to a side challenge where Kirby must stop a Waddle Dee Ball from destroying a floor with a Key on it. Taking the key to its gate will unlock the room where this big switch rests.	Extra Eclair
World of Miracles - Planet Popstar	Friendly Field		At the top of the tall hill, a suspended area can be found to the left which contains a round-trip door concealed by a leaf pile. This pile needs to be removed (preferably with Bluster Cutter) to clear the way. The switch can be found through the door.	Dream Palace (Planet Popstar)
	Reef Resort		A puzzle involving two drain pipes and a Fuse attached to dynamite will need to be solved to reach this switch. At least one Parasol wielder and Fire wielder are needed to solve the puzzle using Chumbrella. Alternatively, Ice can be used in place of Parasol, but it will need to be obtained from out of the stage or from a Mix.	Inside Islands
	Nature's Navel		Beneath where Chilly sits, a burning chain needs to be cut to access a round-trip door. After cutting another burning chain inside, this switch can be found.	Duplex Dream
Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion	Eastern Wall		At the end of the stage, Kirby and his allies will need to safely lead Key Dee using the Friend Bridge to reach this switch.	Sector A
	Longview Corridor		Just after the rare Picture Piece, Geokinesis can also be used to smash an electric Stake, opening a doorway to a room where the switch can be found.	Dream Palace (Jambastion)
	Western Outer Wall		Along the hanging ladders, there are two round-trip doors to be accessed. The first involves a Mid-Boss fight with Vividria. From there, Kirby needs to use the Artist power to paint a canvas in front of this door to get a Key. This key opens the way to the second door, where Kirby will need to jump down using another Key to get to this switch.	Sector B
	Inner Sanctum		In the third area with the buzzsaws, a Wire can be seen with the end in the ceiling. It can only be hit with an upward electric strike. Doing so opens the way to the room where the switch can be found.	Sector C
Far-Flung Starlight Heroes	Planet Earthfall		In the last area, a grotto can be opened by using Friend Throw or Friend Super-Vac to bust through the rocks in the way. Inside is the switch.	Dream Palace (Far-Flung Starlight Heroes)
	Planet Misteen		A submerged island can be found which has both a regular and electric Stake. Hitting the former post causes the island to raise above the surface of the water, where the second post can then be hit to open a gate which leads to a room containing this switch.	Extra Planet α
	Planet Frostak		While moving past the Floaty the Cell Cores, one of them guards a round-trip door which leads to a challenge involving Blizzard Cutter. Solving this challenge yields the way to the switch.	Extra Planet β
	Star Lavadom		Along the road, a wall Stake can be found in a cranny over a lava pit. To hit it, Curling will be needed. This reveals a round-trip door which leads to this switch.	Extra Planet γ

There is a Big Switch in Extra Planet δ, though it does not unlock a new stage. Instead, it causes a statue featuring Kirby and all the Dream Friends to rise out of the ground in the area where the switch is present.

Other appearances[edit]

• A sticker depicting a Big Switch appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. When equipped it grants any fighter with +18 to Launch Resistance.

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