How long does it take to 100% Mario Galaxy?

🌟 Super Mario Galaxy is a beloved 3D platformer, and “100% completion” can mean different things depending on how deep you want to go. Let’s break it down:


⭐ What Counts as 100% in Super Mario Galaxy?

  1. Collect all 120 Power Stars with Mario.

  2. Unlock Luigi as a playable character, then collect another 120 stars with him.

  3. After that, you unlock the final Grand Star and the “true ending.”

So, 100% completion = 242 Stars total.


🕒 Average Playtime

  • Main Story (just beating Bowser): ~15–20 hours

  • All 120 Stars with Mario: ~35–40 hours

  • 100% Completion (Mario + Luigi, 242 Stars): ~60–70 hours on average

If you’re a speedrunner or very skilled, you could do it faster, but for most casual players:

  • Expect 50–70 hours for true 100%.

  • If you just want to see the credits once, you’ll need ~15–20 hours.


🎮 Tips for 100% Completion

  • Some stars, like the Purple Comet Stars, are more challenging and may take several tries.

  • The game rewards exploration—don’t rush; enjoy each galaxy.

  • If you want an extra challenge, try speedrunning categories (like “120 Star runs”), which competitive players do in under 7 hours!


Answer in short: To 100% Super Mario Galaxy (all 242 stars), it usually takes 60–70 hours.