Editing Point Star

{{Infobox-Item
|image= [[File:Point Star.png]]
|caption= Artwork of a yellow '''Point Star''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|use=Earning [[1-Up]]s
|obtained= Various points in stages and in other game modes.
|game=<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''<br>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''<br>''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|compare= [[Star Coin]], [[Score Coin]], [[Bead]], [[Fruit]]
}}
'''Point Stars''' are basic [[item]]s which can appear in stages. [[Kirby]] will gain an [[1-Up|extra life]] if enough are collected. Point Stars have taken on a number of different appearances through the series, but in the modern titles (starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''), they are simple 5-pointed stars which either float or fall to the ground and spin slowly in place. They can be found out in the open, inside [[Treasure|Treasure Chest]]s, or from defeated enemies and destroyed objects.

== Game appearances ==
=== ''Kirby's Dream Course'' ===
[[File:KDC Whispy Woods Course Hole 7 screenshot 02.png|thumb|200px|Two point stars on the board in ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', one claimed by Kirby and the other by [[Keeby]].]]
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', enemies drop Point Stars when they are defeated, which linger in place where the enemies were. In the 1P Game, they serve no real purpose, but in the 2P Game, they are the primary objective for scoring points, being worth one point each. Instead of collecting them, however, Kirby or [[Keeby]] need to roll over them to "claim" them, resulting in the star changing to pink or yellow respectively. In the 2P game, two Point Stars also appear orbiting the cup when that emerges on the board. These can be claimed by rolling over them without entering the cup, but whoever does enter the cup will inevitably claim these stars regardless.

=== ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', Point Stars are called '''Small Stars'''. There is only one variety of the item in this game, and collecting seven of them results in a 1-Up. They can be found scattered through stages, can be earned in the [[Goal Game]], and are collected as the objective in the [[Bonus Chance]] games.

=== ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Point Stars are called '''Star Pieces'''. This time, 30 pieces are needed to gain a 1-Up. Strangely enough, both this game and ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' re-use the exact same sprite (sans color differences) for these objects, despite being vastly different in graphical style otherwise. However, two new varieties of Star Piece are also introduced which are slightly larger in appearance, and grant 3 points (medium) and 5 points (large) when acquired, though these can be found only in the [[Goal Game]].

=== ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' ===
[[File:K64 Rock Star Stage 3 screenshot 12.png|thumb|200px|Kirby swimming toward a trail of point stars in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.]]
In ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', Point Stars (referred to simply as '''Stars''' in the manual) have the same relative value as in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', with 30 standard ones needed to earn a 1up. There are now four varieties, however, as follows:
*Yellow - standard stars worth one point each. These can be found frequently in stages and in the [[Bonus Game]].
*Green - worth 3 points. Only found in the Bonus Game.
*Red - worth 5 points. Only found in the Bonus Game.
*Blue - worth 10 points. These are found in place of [[Crystal Shard]]s that have already been collected. They are elongated vertically to somewhat match the shards' shape.

=== ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'' ===
In ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', Point Stars are referred to as '''Star Pieces'''. There are three types of Star Pieces in the game, and collecting a certain amount of them will gain Kirby an extra life, with some having special requirements.
*Yellow Star Piece - Collecting 50 Yellow Star Pieces will grant Kirby a 1up. These Star Pieces are obtained by finding them on the course, flipping [[Stopwatch|Stopwatches]] or defeating enemies by "popping it up" (flicking the [[Game Boy Color]] upward) to turn them into Yellow Star Pieces.
*Red Star Piece - Collecting 7 Red Star Pieces will grant Kirby a 1up, with the rest of the Red Star Pieces in the stage turning into flashing rainbow-colored variants, which can be picked up to earn 1ups. This streak will last until the player loses a life or completes the stage, which will reset all the Red Star Pieces to their normal state.
*Blue Star Piece - Collecting all the Blue Star Pieces on a stage will grant Kirby a 1up. Flipping four or more [[Waddle Dee]]s over can make the Blue Star Pieces appear, and must be collected before they disappear in order for Kirby to receive the extra life.

=== ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' ===
[[File:KCC Plant Plain 9.png|thumb|200px|Kirby following a trail of Point Stars in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''.]]
{{Quote|Collect 100 Point Stars to earn an extra life.|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' instruction booklet (NA print), page 17}}
Small yellow Point Stars appear in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', found frequently in stages (both out in the open and from reel gates which award them when passed through) and awarded as part of the [[Dash! Jump!]] goal game. 100 are needed to earn a 1-Up in this game, the first in the ''Kirby'' series to have this number requirement. Unlike most other titles, there are no larger variants of Point Stars in this game.

=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and subsequent main-series games until ''Kirby Star Allies'' ===
Starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', point stars are standardized to come in various colors and sizes. Collecting 100 points' worth of stars will grant a 1-Up, and each type is worth a different number of points:
*Yellow - 1 point
*Green - 5 points
*Red - 10 points
*Blue - 30 points
Blue stars have additional decorations on them, being given a white line drawn on its surface which traces its shape partway in from the edge. In the 3DS games, these stars appear slightly more purple.

=== ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' ===
[[File:KatRC Large Point Star.png|thumb|90px|A large Point Star from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', worth 100 stars.]]
In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', instead of granting 1-Ups, collecting 100 point stars allows Kirby to use his [[Star Dash]] ability. There are three types of Point Star in this game, named "smaller", "medium", and "large" in the electronic manual. These give 1, 10, and 100 points respectively. In addition, collecting several point stars in quick succession awards even more stars as a bonus, in a mechanic referred to as "Chains".

==Aesthetic changes==
In certain ''Kirby'' titles, the shape of point stars can change when certain [[Extra Mode]]s are played. Examples include the following:
*In the Extra Mode of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', point stars are hollowed out, leaving only an outline of their shape.
*In [[Dededetour!]] from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', point stars resemble King Dedede's emblem.
*In [[Meta Knightmare Returns]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', point stars resemble Meta Knight's emblem.
*In [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', point stars are shaped like hearts.

Despite the aesthetic differences, they are still worth the same amount and still serve the same purpose.

==Profiles==
===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
*'''Instruction manual bio (page 21):''' "''Collect seven of them to get a 1-Up.''"
*'''3DS Virtual Console manual bio:''' "''If you collect seven of these, you will get an extra life.''"

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
*'''Instruction manual bio (page 16):''' "''Collect 100 of these to gain an extra life. The number of stars you receive depends on the color of the Point Star.''"

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
*'''In-game tip:''' ''"Collect 100 Point Stars to get a 1-Up, which gives you an extra Kirby!"''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
KDL2 Point Star.png|A Small Star in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', seen in the top-right
KDL3 Goal Game.png|Three Star Pieces of different sizes in the [[Goal Game]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', seen in the ground
K64 Kirby with Yellow Point Star.png|Kirby holding a yellow Point Star in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
K64 Kirby with Green Point Star.png|Kirby holding a green Point Star in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
K64 Kirby with Red Point Star.png|Kirby holding a red Point Star in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
K64 Blue Point Star.png|A blue Point Star in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
KTnT Level 6-2 5.png|Kirby rolling toward four yellow Star Pieces in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''
KRtDL Extra Mode Point Star screenshot.png|Kirby encountering a hollow red Point Star in the [[Extra Mode]] in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
KTD Dededetour Point Star 1.png|A 1 point star from [[Dededetour!]], in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KTD Dededetour Point Star 2.png|A 5 point star from Dededetour!
KTD Dededetour Point Star 3.png|A 10 point star from Dededetour!
KTD Dededetour Point Star 4.png|A 30 point star from Dededetour!
KatRC The Adventure Begins screenshot 07.png|Kirby encounters a ring of medium-sized Point Stars in ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''.
KatRC Point Stars Artwork.png|Artwork of a set of three Point Stars from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KPR Point Star.png|A 1 Point Star from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KPR Point Star2.png|A 5 Point Star from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KPR Point Star3.png|A 10 Point Star from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KPR Point Star4.png|A 30 Point Star from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KPR MKR Point Star 1.png|A 1 point star from [[Meta Knightmare Returns]]
KPR MKR Point Star 2.png|A 5 point star from Meta Knightmare Returns
KPR MKR Point Star 3.png|A 10 point star from Meta Knightmare Returns
KPR MKR Point Star 4.png|A 30 point star from Meta Knightmare Returns
KSA tip image point star.png|[[List of Kirby Star Allies loading screen tips|Tip image]] of Kirby next to a Point Star from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
A Delicious Picnic.png|"A Delicious Picnic" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''Kirby Star Allies'', featuring a Point Star in the [[Bonus Game]]
KSA Blue Point Star.png|A 30 Point Star from ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Guest Star gameplay 03.jpg|A big pile of heart-shaped Point Stars from [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] in ''Kirby Star Allies'', seen on the ground
Twitter commemorative - Jinjitsu.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]], featuring Kirby putting Point Stars in a stew
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|es=Estrella de punto
|esM=Point star
|fr=Point étoile
|frM=Point star
|nl=Puntenster
|nlM=Point star
|de=Vitalstern
|deM=Vital star
|pl=Gwiazdki<ref>
[https://www.nintendo.pl/news/dolacz-do-kirbyego-w-jego-ekscytujacej-przygodzie-w-grze-kirby-and-the-rainbow-paintbrush-wychodzi-w-europie-8-maja-na-wii-u/ Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby and Rainbow Paintbrush'' / ''Kirby: Power Paintbrush'' / ''Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush'']</ref>
|plM=Little stars
|ptA=Estrelas de ponto
|ptAM=Point stars
}}

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