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[[File:Big Switch NinDL.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Kirby encounters a '''Big Switch''' in the [[Orange Ocean]] stage of ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''.]]
{{Infobox-Object
A '''Big Switch''' (otherwise known as a '''Secret Switch''') is a rare object that is usually found in secret places in various Kirby games. The Big Switch resembles a very large (usually red) button with a star on it and a lavishly decorated base. When pressed, it typically unlocks areas in the main hub of its respective area, then disappears. A Big Switch will also (when applicable) completely restore Kirby's [[Stamina]] when pressed.
|image=[[File:KNiDL Switch artwork.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of a '''Big Switch''' from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|type=[[Device]]
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|found=Hard-to-reach places
|game=[[#Game appearances|(click to navigate)]]
|similar=[[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 [[Switch|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 [[Kirby (series)|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.  


==Game Appearances==
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.
===''Kirby's Adventure''/''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
Big Switches first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', where they would unlock doors in the main hubs of the areas they are found in. Usually, they are hidden in side-chambers, often blocked off by specific obstacles that can be bypassed with certain abilities (also often found in separate secret rooms in the same stage). In addition to unlocking an area, they would heal Kirby with the same effect as a [[Maxim Tomato]] after use. Once they are pressed, they do not reappear.


Pressing all the Big Switches is a requirement for [[100% Completion]] of the game, and unlock the [[Extra Game]]. They can also be pressed during Meta Knightmare, but do not unlock anything in this mode.
==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Big Switch video game appearances  
|-
!Game
!Appears as
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
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|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Device
|
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|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Device
|
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Device
|Reprises its function from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Device
|
|-
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|Device
|
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Device
|Reprises its function from ''Kirby Super Star''.
|-
|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
|Device
|
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Device
|
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
|Device
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|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Device
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|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Device
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|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a sticker.
|}
 
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KNiDL Big Switch screenshot.png|thumb|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 Ability|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]].
 
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KA pink Big Switch sprite.png|A pink Big Switch
KA green Big Switch sprite.png|A green Big Switch
KA blue Big Switch sprite.png|A blue Big Switch
KA yellow Big Switch sprite.png|A yellow Big Switch
KA yellow Big Switch with a gray base sprite.png|A yellow Big Switch with a gray base
KA Butter Building Stage 1 screenshot 06.png|Kirby pressing the first Big Switch in ''Kirby's Adventure''
</gallery>
 
{{clear}}


For a full synopsis on where each Big Switch is, and how to reach them, visit the various level pages for ''Kirby's Adventure/Nightmare in Dream Land'', starting with [[Vegetable Valley]].
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
Two Secret Switches appear in this title, in the [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] main game. The first one can be found in [[Mallow Castle]], and unlocks [[Trial Rooms|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 Super Star'' (Ultra)===
===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
Two Secret Switches appear in this title, in the [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] 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.
[[File:K&TAM Big Switch.png|thumb|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 [[Rainbow Route - Central Circle|Central Circle]]. Pressing all of these switches will unlock the [[Copy Ability Room]] and is a requirement to [[100% completion|100% the game]].


===''Kirby and the Amazing Mirror''===
===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
Big Switches appear in most Hub rooms, where pressing them causes new doors to appear, linking the rooms back to the [[Rainbow Route - Grand Central Hub|Grand Central Hub]]. Pressing all of these switches is a requirement to 100% the game.
In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', Big Switches can be found in some stages. Here, they destroy [[Block|Action Block]]s that appear in other stages, opening up side areas in those stages that were not previously accessible.
<gallery>
KCC Rift Ruin 16.png|The orange Big Switch in [[Rift Ruin]].
KCC Rift Ruin 17.png|Pressing the orange Big Switch, removing all the orange Action Blocks.
KCC Cold Course 20.png|The green Big Switch in [[Cold Course]].
KCC Cold Course 21.png|Pressing the green Big Switch, removing all the green Action Blocks.
</gallery>


===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
[[File:Big Switch MA.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Kirbys find a Big Switch.]]
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 Oohroo]]s who stole the switch by building a spaceship to go after them. The switch, however, actually is not able to be jumped upon until [[Volcano Valley - Stage 11|the next stage of the island]].
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 Oohroo]]s who stole the switch by building a spaceship to go after them.
 
=== ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KTD Dededetour Big Switch.png|thumb|200px|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.
<gallery>
KTD Dedede Save Switch model.png|Model of the Big Switch from Dededetour!
</gallery>


{{clear}}
===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
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.
<gallery>
KatRC Kirby Rocket Big Blastoff screenshot 10.png|Kirby heading straight way to press the Big Switch
KatRC Secret Diary page 17.png|[[Elline]]'s depiction of the big switch in [[Bastron]] in her [[Secret Diary]].
</gallery>
 
=== ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' ===
[[File:KPR MKR Rest Area.png|thumb|200px|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''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:Big Switch Allies.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Kirby finds a Big Switch.]]
[[File:KSA Tip Image Big Switch.png|thumb|right|200px|[[List of Kirby Star Allies loading screen tips|Tip image]] of Kirby next to a Big Switch in ''Kirby Star Allies''.]]
Big Switches return in this title after a lengthy absence from the main series. They can be found in a few stages. Pressing them is necessary to unlock extra stages and [[Dream Palace]]s, and is also necessary for [[100% Completion]].
{{Quote|Big switches are hidden in stages. Find them to open Extra Stages!|In-game tip from ''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 Palace]]s, and is also necessary for [[100% completion]].


In [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], Big Switches can be found, but pressing them does not unlock extra stages. Instead, when pressed, the team is healed and some items (usually [[Picture Piece]]s) are dispensed. Occasionally, a Big Switch might yield a [[Dream Palace|Dream Rod]] when pressed.
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 Piece]]s and [[Point Star]]s) are dispensed. There are specific Big Switches in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] that also yield a [[Dream Rod]] when pressed.


====Guide====
====Guide====
{{construction}}
The following table lists each Big Switch location in the Story Mode of ''Kirby Star Allies'':
The following table lists each Big Switch location in the Story Mode of ''Kirby Star Allies'':
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
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!Unlocks
!Unlocks
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|[[Dream Land#Kirby Star Allies|Dream Land]]
|rowspan=2|[[World of Peace - Dream Land]]
|[[Donut Dome]]
|[[Donut Dome]]
|[[File:Donut Dome 5.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:KSA Donut Dome 10.jpg|150px]]
|This switch is on the main path, and literally must be pressed in order to complete the stage, so it cannot be missed.
|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#Kirby Star Allies|Dream Land]])
|[[Dream Palace]] ([[World of Peace - Dream Land|Dream Land]])


|-
|-
|[[Dream Land#Kirby Star Allies|Dream Land]]
|[[Honey Hill]]
|[[Honey Hill]]
|[[File:Honey Hill 3.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:KSA Honey Hill side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|At the top of a hill in the area past the Waddle Dee Balls lies a [[Cannon|Fuse Cannon]]. Its fuse can only be accessed using a [[Elemental Augment|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.
|At the top of a hill in the area past the Waddle Dee Balls lies a [[Cannon|Fuse Cannon]]. Its fuse can only be accessed using a [[Power Effect|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]]
|[[Extra Eclair]]


|-
|-
|[[Popstar#Kirby Star Allies|Planet Popstar]]
|rowspan=3|[[World of Miracles - Planet Popstar]]
|[[Friendly Field]]
|[[Friendly Field]]
|[[File:Friendly Field 2.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:KSA Friendly Field 07.jpg|150px]]
|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 [[Elemental Augment|Bluster Cutter]]) to clear the way. The switch can be found through the door.
|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 [[Power Effect|Bluster Cutter]]) to clear the way. The switch can be found through the door.
|[[Dream Palace]] ([[Popstar#Kirby Star Allies|Planet Popstar]])
|[[Dream Palace]] ([[World of Miracles - Planet Popstar|Planet Popstar]])
 
|-
|[[Reef Resort]]
|[[File:KSA Reef Resort 08.jpg|150px]]
|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]]
|[[File:KSA Natures Navel side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|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]]
 
|-
|rowspan=4|[[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion]]
|[[Eastern Wall]]
|[[File:KSA Eastern Wall 09.jpg|150px]]
|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]]
|[[File:KSA Longview Corridor 05.jpg|150px]]
|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]] ([[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion|Jambastion]])
 
|-
|[[Western Outer Wall]]
|[[File:KSA Western Outer Wall side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|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]]
|[[File:KSA Inner Sanctum 04.jpg|150px]]
|In the third area with the buzzsaws, a [[Wire (object)|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]]
 
|-
|rowspan=4|[[Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]]
|[[Planet Earthfall]]
|[[File:KSA Planet Earthfall 10.jpg|150px]]
|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]]
|[[File:KSA Planet Misteen 06.jpg|150px]]
|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]]
|[[File:KSA Planet Frostak side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|While moving past the [[Floaty the Cell Core]]s, one of them guards a round-trip door which leads to a challenge involving [[Power Effect|Blizzard]] [[Cutter]]. Solving this challenge yields the way to the switch.
|[[Extra Planet β]]
 
|-
|[[Star Lavadom]]
|[[File:KSA Star Lavadom 05.jpg|150px]]
|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 Friend]]s to rise out of the ground in the area where the switch is present.
== Other appearances ==
*A [[Smashwiki:List of stickers (Kirby series)|sticker]] depicting a Big Switch appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When equipped it grants any fighter with +18 to Launch Resistance.
== Names in other languages ==
{{Names
|ja=大スイッチ
|jaR=Dai Suicchi
|jaM=Big Switch
|de=Großer Schalter
|deM=Big Switch
}}
{{Navbox-KA/KNiDL}}
{{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}}
{{Navbox-KaTAM}}
{{Navbox-KCC}}
{{Navbox-KMA}}
{{Navbox-KSA}}


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Latest revision as of 18:03, 24 March 2024

Big Switch
KNiDL Switch artwork.png
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]

Big Switch video game appearances  
Game Appears as Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Adventure Device
Kirby Super Star Device
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Device Reprises its function from Kirby's Adventure.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Device
Kirby: Canvas Curse Device
Kirby Super Star Ultra Device Reprises its function from Kirby Super Star.
Kirby Mass Attack Device
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Device
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Device
Kirby: Planet Robobot Device
Kirby Star Allies Device
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Reference Appears as a sticker.

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.

  • A pink Big Switch

    A pink Big Switch

  • A green Big Switch

    A green Big Switch

  • A blue Big Switch

    A blue Big Switch

  • A yellow Big Switch

    A yellow Big Switch

  • A yellow Big Switch with a gray base

    A yellow Big Switch with a gray base

  • Kirby pressing the first Big Switch in Kirby's Adventure

    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.

  • The orange Big Switch in Rift Ruin.

    The orange Big Switch in Rift Ruin.

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

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

  • The green Big Switch in Cold Course.

    The green Big Switch in Cold Course.

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

    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.

  • Model of the Big Switch from Dededetour!

    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.

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 are hidden in stages. Find them to open Extra Stages! ”
— In-game tip from 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 KSA Donut Dome 10.jpg 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 KSA Honey Hill side area 02.jpg 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 KSA Friendly Field 07.jpg 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 KSA Reef Resort 08.jpg 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 KSA Natures Navel side area 02.jpg 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 KSA Eastern Wall 09.jpg 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 KSA Longview Corridor 05.jpg 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 KSA Western Outer Wall side area 02.jpg 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 KSA Inner Sanctum 04.jpg 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 KSA Planet Earthfall 10.jpg 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 KSA Planet Misteen 06.jpg 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 KSA Planet Frostak side area 02.jpg 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 KSA Star Lavadom 05.jpg 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]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 大スイッチ
Dai Suicchi 		Big Switch
German Großer Schalter Big Switch


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Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Characters
Enemies
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Levels and Stages
Copy Abilities
Backdrop • Ball • Beam • Burning • Crash • Cutter • Fire • Freeze • Hammer • Hi-Jump • Ice • Laser • Light • Mike • Needle • Parasol • Sleep • Spark • Star Rod • Stone • Sword • Throw • Tornado • UFO • Wheel
Sub-Games
Both

Quick Draw

Kirby's Adventure
Crane Fever • Egg Catcher

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Bomb Rally • Kirby's Air Grind
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
Characters
Copy Abilities
Beam • Bomb • Cook • Copy • Crash • Cutter • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Jet • Mike • Mirror • Ninja • Paint • Parasol • Plasma • Sleep • Stone • Suplex • Sword • Wheel • Wing • Yo-Yo • Starship • Wheelie Rider
Enemies

Kirby Super Star
Apple • Bio Spark • Birdon • Blade Knight • Blipper • Bolum • Bomber • Bounder • Bronto Burt • Broom Hatter • Burning Leo • Cappy • Capiller • Capsule J • Chilly • Coconut • Dakuga • Gator • Gim • Glunk • Gordo • Grizzo • Jungle Bomb • Kabu • Knuckle Joe • Laser Ball • Lovely • Magical Sweeper • Moto Shotzo • Noddy • Parasol • Parasol Waddle Dee • Parasol Waddle Doo • Pata • Plasma Wisp • Poppy Bros. Jr. • Rocky • Scarfy • Shotzo • Simirror • Sir Kibble • Slippy • Squishy • Swinging Waddle Doo • Tac • Tookey • Twizzy • Waddle Dee • Waddle Doo • Walky • Wheelie

Kirby Super Star Ultra

Blatzy • Capsule J2 • Cawcun • Croucars • Flotzo • Galbel • Gip • Grumples • Koozer • Mister Anglep • Perot • Poison apple • Poison Mash • Rosely • Spear Waddle Dee • Swinging Waddle Dee • Sword Knight
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Main Games and Stages
Sub-Games and Extra Games
Items and objects
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Characters
Areas
Copy Abilities
Beam • Bomb • Burning • Cook • Crash • Cupid • Cutter • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Laser • Magic • Master • Mini • Missile • Parasol • Sleep • Smash • Spark • Stone • Sword • Throw • Tornado • UFO • Wheel
Enemies
Bang-Bang • Batty • Big Waddle Dee • Blipper • Blockin • Bomber • Boxin • Bronto Burt • Chip • Cookin • Cupie • Droppy • Flamer • Foley • Giant Rocky • Glunk • Golem • Gordo • Haley • Heavy Knight • Hot Head • Jack • Laser Ball • Leap • Metal Guardian • Minny • Mirra • Noddy • Pengy • Prank • Rocky • Roly-Poly • Scarfy • Shooty • Shotzo • Sir Kibble • Snooter • Soarar • Sparky • Squishy • Sword Knight • Twister • UFO • Waddle Dee • Waddle Doo • Wheelie
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Items
Sub-Games
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Playable characters
Levels and Stages
Copy Abilities
Balloon • Beam • Burning • Crash • Freeze • Missile • Needle • Spark • Stone • Tornado • Wheel
Enemies
Bosses
Items and objects
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby Mass Attack
Characters
Levels and stages
Story Mode enemies
Awadoron • Awasuki • Banishback • Battybat • Beanbon • Big Blucko • Big Mummbon • Big Schnoz • Big Soarar • Big Stactus • Big Waddle Dee • Birdee • Biripper • Blamboom • Blish • Blucko • Bohboh • Bombpeller • Buufuu • Child Ship • Clanksprout • Crazy Stactus • Cryball • Dekofloof • Big Floof • Big Iceton • Big Stackle • Big Beanbon • Big Zombon • Bigger Schnoz • Eelongo • Flapbon • Flare • Flickerfloof • Floaty Woods • Fuufuu • Floof • Geg • Gloombat • Glutbulb • Gobchomplin • Gold Beanbon • Gold Waddle Dee • Gondolus • Gordo • Gravy • Grindarr • Gruegloom • Helmee • Helmetmole • Ice Dice • Ice Dinos • Iceton • Ill Gate • Jellifrizz • Kyuin • Li'lbat • Little Woods • Magu • Mech Geg • Mega Grindarr • Missile Roller • Moggy • Mogmole • Mono Soarar • Mosomoso • Mummbon • Nolly • Oohroo • Paka Geg • Posula • Pricklebat • Puff • Pult • Rock Hand • Roguemole • Rolling Pawn • Rolling Spike • Schnoz • Schwarz • Scoopy • Shellmic • Skullion • Skully • Small Soarar • Snoozroot • Soarar • Space Oohroo • Spideroo • Spiky Geg • Squister • Stactus • Stappy • Stickle • Stoneik • Stumpee • Tacotzo • Tappy • Tortletummy Thorn • Tower Woods • Tury • Waddle Dee • Waddle Dee portrait • Warwiggle • Wicky Woods • Wobbly Woods • Zombon
Sub-Game-exclusive enemies
Mid-Bosses
Story Mode Bosses
Sub-Game-exclusive bosses
Sub-Games
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby Star Allies
Characters
Levels and Stages
World of Peace - Dream Land

Green Gardens • Donut Dome • Honey Hill • Fruity Forest • Clash at Castle Dedede • Extra Eclair

World of Miracles - Planet Popstar
Friendly Field • Reef Resort • Echo's Edge • Nature's Navel • Sacred Square • Inside Islands • Duplex Dream

Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion
Gatehouse Road • Eastern Wall • Longview Corridor • Western Outer Wall • Inner Sanctum • Heavenly Hall • Sector A • Sector B • Sector C

Far-Flung Starlight Heroes
Planet Earthfall • Falluna Moon • Planet Misteen • Mareen Moon • Planet Caverna • Grott Moon • Planet Frostak • Blizzno Moon • Planet Towara • Gabbel Moon • Star Lavadom • Sizzlai Moon • Jambandra Base • The Divine Terminus • Extra Planet α • Extra Planet β • Extra Planet γ • Extra Planet δ • Ability Planet

Kirby Star Allies

Heroes in Another Dimension

Dimension I • Dimension II • Dimension III • Dimension IV • Final Dimension
Copy Abilities
Artist • Beam • Beetle • Bomb • Cleaning • Cook • Crash • Cutter • ESP • Festival • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Mike • Ninja • Parasol • Plasma • Sleep • Spider • Staff • Stone • Suplex • Sword • Water • Whip • Wing • Yo-Yo
Friend Abilities
Friend Actions
Standard Friends
Dream Friends
Regular enemies
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Items and objects
Sub-Games
Extra
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