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'''Balloon World''' is a game mode introduced to Super Mario Odyssey on [[Version 1.2.0]]. It features Luigi as the host. | '''Balloon World''' (often acronymized as '''LBW''') is a game mode introduced to Super Mario Odyssey on [[Version 1.2.0]]. It features Luigi as the host. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The game is played very similar to [[Koopa Freerunning]], being timer-based and in a different scenario from the usual post-game one. Additionally, the Odyssey is removed, and the Kingdoms in which it is played in are the same as well. It also cannot be played with [[Assist Mode]] on. | The game is played very similar to [[Koopa Freerunning]], being timer-based and in a different scenario from the usual post-game one. Additionally, the Odyssey is removed, and the Kingdoms in which it is played in are the same as well. It also cannot be played with [[Assist Mode]] on. | ||
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A very important feature of the game's gameplay is that every three coins gives an extra available second to hide or find a balloon. Balloon placements that exploit this rule are typically called "coin routes". | A very important feature of the game's gameplay is that every three coins gives an extra available second to hide or find a balloon. Balloon placements that exploit this rule are typically called "coin routes". | ||
[[File:HideFindConv.webp|thumb|right|This chart shows conversions between hide times and find times. Because of random find time increases by two for hide time increases by one, some hide times are more desirable than others.]] | [[File:HideFindConv.webp|thumb|right|This chart by Ceave Gaming shows conversions between hide times and find times. Because of random find time increases by two for hide time increases by one, some hide times are more desirable than others.]] | ||
Balloons cost Coins to find, but give over three times the amount of Coins they cost. Due to this, Balloon World is one of the most efficient coin grinding methods. One Kingdom where the game is playable will always have a "special bonus" where players can spend and earn more Coins. The special Kingdom is dynamic, random, and changes every few hours. | Balloons cost Coins to find, but give over three times the amount of Coins they cost. Due to this, Balloon World is one of the most efficient coin grinding methods. One Kingdom where the game is playable will always have a "special bonus" where players can spend and earn more Coins. The special Kingdom is dynamic, random, and changes every few hours. | ||