Mario & Luigi: Brothership – Complete Guide to Solving Seesaw Puzzles on Rumbla Island

Key Takeaways:

1. Mastering Luigi Logic and seesaw mechanics is essential to progress through Rumbla Island’s puzzles.
2. Each offering puzzle varies, using the unique abilities of Mario and Luigi to manipulate the environment.
3. Completing the puzzles unlocks gates, helping players advance towards Rumbla Island’s lighthouse.

In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, players will journey through Rumbla Island, one of the game’s first challenging locales. The primary mission here is to assist the townsfolk by connecting the island’s lighthouse to both Shipshape and the Uni-tree, recently replanted after the loss of the original. As they progress, players will encounter seesaw-based puzzles they must solve to recover three key offerings around the Rumbla Dish area. This guide breaks down each step to retrieve these offerings and unlock new sections on the path to the lighthouse.

Returning the First Offering on Rumbla Island

Upon reaching the lighthouse gate area, Luigi will perform what fans affectionately know as “Luigi Logic.” Here, pressing L prompts Luigi to pick up a distinctive pink sculpture, designated as the first offering. To complete this part of the mission:

1. Locate the Drop-Off Spot: With the pink sculpture in hand, carry it to the designated pink drop-off area on the right side of the screen.
2. Unlock the Next Gate: Placing the sculpture in the drop-off spot triggers the nearby gate to open, allowing Mario and Luigi to progress to the next section of Rumbla Island.

This simple yet essential first task paves the way for the more complex puzzles involving seesaws ahead.

Returning the Second Offering: Solving the First Seesaw Puzzle

In this area, the first seesaw puzzle awaits, with the goal of retrieving the second offering. The puzzle requires coordination between Mario and Luigi to properly manipulate the seesaw’s weight.

Steps to Solve the First Seesaw Puzzle:

1. Activate the Blue Box: Players will notice a blue box that must be activated by jumping underneath it. Make sure it is aligned vertically with the glowing section at the top.
2. Use Luigi Logic: When Luigi Logic is activated, Luigi will automatically approach the glowing area, lowering this side of the seesaw.
3. Leverage Mario’s Weight: Mario must then circle around to reach the higher side of the seesaw from a nearby platform located to the south. Jumping onto the elevated part will propel Luigi upwards, enabling him to reach a higher platform with a valuable ? Block containing a Nut for healing.
4. Prepare for Mario’s Jump: Once Luigi is positioned on the glowing area, hit the blue button again to reset the seesaw’s orientation.
5. Mario’s Leap to the Plateau: Since Mario is lighter, he can easily reach the plateau to the right by jumping onto the seesaw and walking toward its highest point. Here, he’ll find the second offering.

After securing the offering, hit the nearby ? Block to grab a red Mushroom for added health. Carry the offering back to its designated spot, which unlocks the next gate, leading to the area with the third puzzle.

Returning the Third Offering: Solving the Second Seesaw Puzzle

The final offering challenge introduces a dual-seesaw setup, requiring even more precision. Both Mario and Luigi will need to maneuver across these seesaws to access the third offering.

Steps to Solve the Second Seesaw Puzzle:

1. Position Luigi on the Right Seesaw: Start by having Luigi stand on the right seesaw, which will weigh it down enough for Mario to reach and activate the blue rotation block nearby.
2. Access the Left Seesaw: With the right seesaw horizontally aligned, Mario can now approach the left side to retrieve the third statue, dropping it onto the lower part of the left seesaw.
3. Propel Luigi Upwards: Head to the left slope in this area and use Luigi Logic to position Luigi on the right side of the left seesaw. Mario can then use the weight of the statue to propel Luigi high into the air, granting him access to the elevated platform with the third offering.

Following this launch, Luigi will appear alongside the offering statue, ready to place it in its drop-off spot. Completing this sequence opens the final gate, granting access to the lighthouse and allowing players to progress with the main storyline on Rumbla Island.

FAQs

Q: What is “Luigi Logic” in Mario & Luigi: Brothership? A: Luigi Logic is a gameplay mechanic where pressing L triggers Luigi to perform specific, often humorous actions that help solve puzzles. It plays a crucial role in seesaw puzzles on Rumbla Island.

Q: How does the seesaw puzzle mechanic work in the game? A: The seesaws react to the combined weights of Mario and Luigi. Players must strategically position the characters to use seesaws as a launching mechanism, propelling each brother to higher platforms or areas.

Q: Are there any rewards for completing the offering puzzles? A: Yes, besides unlocking progression gates, players often find helpful items like Mushrooms and Nuts in ? Blocks scattered across these puzzle areas.