Domes are rounded buildings that appear in Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Super Mario 3D World. They reside on the Comet Observatory.
Description[]
Domes are the main access points to Galaxies in Super Mario Galaxy. Upon entering a dome, Mario must use a pull star to enter a map of the galaxies that can be accessed through the specified Dome. They are not the only access points, as the Trial Galaxies as well as Hungry Luma Galaxies are not accessed through Domes, as well as Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Polari appears in each of these domes, as well as a pull star which will take the player to a map of the Galaxies that can be accessed through it. The domes look individually unique inside.
Types of Domes[]
Terrace[]
The Terrace is the first dome that Mario enters. This dome appears as a wooden building covered in grass and moss. This dome is unlocked after obtaining the first Grand Star.
Galaxies Accessed:
In addition, a Hungry Luma appears next to the Terrace. Upon feeding him a specified number of Star Bits, he will transform into the Sweet Sweet Galaxy.
Fountain[]
The Fountain is the second dome that Mario enters. This dome appears as a quartz building with water flowing out of the top. This dome is unlocked after obtaining the second Grand Star.
Galaxies Accessed:
In addition, a Hungry Luma appears next to the Fountain. Upon feeding him a specified number of Star Bits, he will transform into the Sling Pod Galaxy.
Kitchen[]
The Kitchen is the third dome that Mario enters. This dome appears as a brick building with steam coming out of a chimney at the top. This dome is unlocked after obtaining the third Grand Star.
Galaxies Accessed:
In addition, a Hungry Luma appears next to the Kitchen. Upon feeding him a specified number of Star Bits, he will transform into the Drip Drop Galaxy.
Bedroom[]
The Bedroom is the fourth dome that Mario enters. This dome appears as a purple building with a cloth over the top. This dome is unlocked after obtaining the fourth Grand Star.
Galaxies Accessed:
- Gusty Garden Galaxy
- Freezeflame Galaxy
- Dusty Dune Galaxy
- Honeyclimb Galaxy
- Bowser's Dark Matter Plant
In addition, a Hungry Luma appears next to the Bedroom. Upon feeding him a specified number of Star Bits, he will transform into the Bigmouth Galaxy.
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Engine Room[]
The Engine Room is the fifth dome that Mario enters. It appears as a metal building that is cemented into the side of the Comet Observatory. This dome is unlocked after obtaining the fifth Grand Star.
Galaxies Accessed:
In addition, a Hungry Luma appears next to the Engine Room. Upon feeding him a specified number of Star Bits, he will transform into the Sand Spiral Galaxy.
Gate[]
Though not a dome, the gate is an access point to Gateway Galaxy. It is the sixth access point to a Galaxy. it is unlocked after obtaining the sixth Grand Star, along with the Garden. The Gate appears as a small house, similar to those encountered in Gateway Galaxy.
In addition, a Hungry Luma appears next to the Gate. Upon feeding him a specified number of Star Bits, he will transform into the Boo's Boneyard Galaxy.
Garden[]
The Garden is the final dome that Mario enters. it appears as a pink building that helps support the top of the Comet Observatory. It is unlocked after obtaining the sixth Grand Star along with the Gate.
Galaxies Accessed:
In addition, a Hungry Luma appears next to the Garden. Upon feeding him a specified number of Star Bits, he will transform into the Snow Cap Galaxy.
Appearances[]
Domes appear as a main access point to levels in Super Mario Galaxy only. They only appear twice beyond this game.
Non-canon appearances[]
Domes appear briefly in Super Mario Galaxy 2, when the Comet Observatory is shown during a cutscene.
In Super Mario 3D World, the domes appear briefly along with the rest of the Comet Observatory in a background to a level.
Trivia[]
Gallery[]
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To view Dome's image gallery, click here.
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