Sparkle Gems are collectibles hidden in various locations throughout the levels in Princess Peach Showtime. Read on for a list of all Princess Peach Showtime Sparkle Gem locations, how to obtain all 235 Sparkle Gems, and the reward you can get for getting all Sparkle Gems!

All Sparkle Gems in 1F

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1F		2F		3F		4F		5F		BF
Castle of Thorns						Festival of Sweets
Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids						Cowgirl in the Wilderness

The Castle of Thorns Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Castle of Thorns Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Obtained by clearing the enemies and pointing the Spotlight by using the flowers.
2	Located beside the door where you get the Dress Ribbon.
3	Use the Sparkle Ribbon to make the two flower pots bloom.
4	Defeat all the enemies after obtaining the Swordfighter Sparkle.
5	Clear the thorns near where the Swordfighter Sparkle is located.
6	Defeat the four knights after entering the tower.
7	Located in the hidden spot after defeating all the enemies inside.
8	Defeat the knights and the miniboss giant knight.
9	Located at a platform just outside the Final Boss' location.
10	Defeat the Plant Boss.

Castle of Thorns Walkthrough

Festival of Sweets Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Welcome to the Festival of Sweets Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Defeat the flying Sour Bunch near the gate.
2	After entering the gate, defeat the first two flying Sour Bunch.
3	Located just above the Strawberries at the farm a bit to the right.
4~5	After obtaining the Patissiere Sparkle, complete the Cookie Minigame with a full meter and three Cookie batches made with the Theets.
6	Complete the Cookie Minigame with a full meter and three Cookie batches made with the Theets.
7	Located in the hidden spot after feeding the Theets inside with cookies.
8~9	Complete the Cake decorating Minigame with all five cakes completed.
10	Finish the cake with the cookie.

Welcome to the Festival of Sweets Walkthrough

Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Point the spotlight by hitting the tree cutouts with your Sparkle Ribbon.
2	When you get to the part where the stage rotates, move left behind the rock.
3	After obtaining the Ninja Sparkle, wall jump up to the next area.
4	Obtained after defeating the first guard you encounter when you learn how to sneak.
5	Jump on the lamp post and onto the tall tower to get to the roof.
6	Defeat the red guard in the middle of the pond area.
7	In the hidden spot secret area to the right of the pond where there is a caged Theet.
8	Obtained by getting all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments from wall running.
9	Save the Theet being abducted by the bird right at the end of the area.
10	Defeat the Sour Bunch running away with the scrolls at the end of the level.

Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids Walkthrough

Cowgirl in the Wilderness Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Cowgirl in the Wilderness Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Obtained by going inside the building just before the gate at the start and making the pots bloom.
2	Located behind two barrels in front of the saloon next to some enemies.
3	Light up at least one of the lamps in the building to the right of the saloon where you get the Cowgirl Sparkle.
4	Clear all the enemies and save all the Theets in the encounter after obtaining the Cowgirl Sparkle.
5	Obtain all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments during the chase after riding a horse.
6	Inside a crate stacked on top of three other crates and carried by a horse during the chase.
7	Also inside a crate carried by one of the horses during the chase.
8	Obtained after dismounting the boss at the end of the chase.
9	Obtained after clearing the hidden pose secret area located at the end of the chase.
10	Obtained at the end of the level after beating the boss.

Cowgirl in the Wilderness Walkthrough

All Sparkle Gems in 2F

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1F		2F		3F		4F		5F		BF
The Perfect Infiltration						A Snow Flower on Ice
The Ghostly Castle						The Case of the Missing Mural

The Perfect Infiltration Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Perfect Infiltration Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Found behind the box before the stairs where the security is blocking the path.
2	Revealed after hitting the searchlight three times.
3	Activate the devices by hitting them with your ribbon to open the command room and get the next Gem.
4	Accessible by dropping down the pole.
5	Check back soon as we're still looking for this Gem!
6	Found at a top level in the building.
7	Can be found as you traverse up the drones in the hidden pose location.
8	Obtain all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments during the level in the vault.
9	Obtained after zipping up the final drone on your way up to the roof.
10	Can be found when you escape using your glider.

The Perfect Infiltration Walkthrough

A Snow Flower on Ice Sparkle Gem Locations

#	A Snow Flower on Ice Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Obtained after using the Sparkle Ribbon on the bushes right at the start of the level.
2	Defeat the ice skating Sour Bunch that is threatening the three Theets.
3	Use your Sparkle Ribbon on the two snowmen and the pile of snow to save the Theets.
4	Clear all the markers on the ice and spin with all the Theets during the exhibitions.
5	Clear all the markers during the celebration.
6	Spin with all the Theets to get 8 Sparkle Gem fragments during the celebration.
7	Clear all the markers and spin with all the Theets during the celebration.
8	Clear all the markers in the hidden pose secret area right after the celebration.
9	Collect the 8 Sparkle Gem fragments in the area after the Ribboner.
10	Obtained at the end of the level after beating the boss.

A Snow Flower on Ice Walkthrough

The Ghostly Castle Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Ghostly Castle Sparkle Gem Locations
1	In a jar behind prison bars when you go up the stairs from the first area.
2	Save the two Theets by defeating all enemies when they attack.
3	Collect all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments in the area where there are falling platforms.
4	Clear the hidden pose secret area just after the Ribboner.
5	Inside one of the falling chest objects in the area just after the Ribboner.
6	Inside one of the jars just before the entrance to the boss battle.
7	Obtained after defeating the final boss.

The Ghostly Castle Walkthrough

The Case of the Missing Mural Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Case of the Missing Mural Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Defeat the two enemies bothering the Theet and he will reward you with the first Gem.
2	Located behind the billboard.
3	Found behind the bookshelf in the detective's office.
4	Obtained by finding the Junior Detective on the couch.
5	Found behind the box in a Hidden Pose Location.
6	Obtained after investigating the slanted stone slate.
7	Obtained after investigating the thief disguised as a police officer with a camera.
8	Found in the blue sarcophagus.
9	Obtained after investigating the thief hiding in the statue.
10	Obtained after finding the mural.

The Case of the Missing Mural Walkthrough

All Sparkle Gems in 3F

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1F		2F		3F		4F		5F		BF
Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion						Cowgirl at Dusk
Welcome to the Spooky Party						Melody of the Sea

Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Save the two Theets being abducted by Sour Bunch at the start.
2	Use your Sparkle Ribbon on the fountain three times to clear the burning debris.
3	Jump up onto the car and then to the bus in the area after the burning debris.
4	Protect the Theets being attacked by Sour Bunch in the area after you get the Mighty Sparkle.
5	Found behind the toppled car which you can grab or destroy with another car.
6	Defeat the Alien Mini-Boss.
7	Clear the hidden pose secret area right after the mini-boss.
8	Collect all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments during the flying part before the boss battle.
9	Save all the Theets stuck on the flying Sour Bunch enemies.
10	Obtained after defeating the boss at the end of the level.

Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion Walkthrough

Cowgirl at Dusk Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Cowgirl at Dusk Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Located in the saloon section of the first horse riding section.
2	Obtained after getting all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments as you chase the train.
3	Found as you traverse the roof of the train.
4	Obtained after rescuing the Theets in the hidden pose location.
5	On a horse next to the train accompanied by three Sour Bunches. Throw a barrel into the horse to get this Sparkle Gem.
6	Found on the train as you avoid the items rolling toward you.
7	Obtained after stopping the train.

Cowgirl at Dusk Walkthrough

Welcome to the Spooky Party Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Welcome to the Spooky Party Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Finish the cake decorating minigame.
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3	Bake cookies for the Sour Bunch surrounding the Theet to the left of the cookie baking area.
4	[mid]Finish the cookie minigame perfectly before the timer runs out.[mid]
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7	Clear the hidden pose secret area just before the end of the level.

Welcome to the Spooky Party Walkthrough

Melody of the Sea Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Melody of the Sea Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Use the Sparkle Ribbon on the pair of coconuts hanging on a tree in the first area.
2	Use the Sparkle Ribbon to hit all the corals along the wall during your ride with the turtle.
3	Control the school of fish with your voice to open the claim on the right side area of where you obtained the Mermaid Sparkle.
4	In the area when you chase after the abducted bandmates, use the fish to obtain the Sparkle Gem on the left side of a clam.
5	Open the clam on the left below the giant clam using the fish.
6	Open the seaweed barrier in the area after the giant clam using the fish.
7	In the part with the yellow eels blocking the way, use your voice to move the eels just enough for the Sparkle Gem to come out in the open.
8	Open the clam inside the hidden pose secret area below the overturned turtle.
9	Help the overturned turtle turn upright by using the fish.
10	Obtained at the end of the level by finishing the singing minigame perfectly.

Melody of the Sea Walkthrough

All Sparkle Gems in 4F

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Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames						The Stolen Statue
A Kung Fu Tale						The Case of The Rainy-Day Plot

Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames Sparkle Gem Locations
1	In the hidden pose secret area guarded by a soldier when you enter the opening on the roof into the area with sound distractions.
2	Defeat the enemies guarding the caged Theet.
3	On the roof above the first rotating wall. Use the cabinet from the second rotating wall to get here.
4	Behind the third rotating wall, flip it and use the next rotating wall to get back out.
5	Behind the two guards in front of the big rotating wall.
6	Between two gears during the ninja run towards the top of the castle.
7	Collect all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments during the ninja run towards the top of the castle.

Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames Walkthrough

The Stolen Statue Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Stolen Statue Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Found below one of the airplanes as you make your way to the blimp.
2	Obtained after getting all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments as you pass through the blimp.
3	Can be found after traversing through each drone in the second area on the blimp.
4	Found in the third hidden spot location.
5	Found in the level outside of the blimp.
6	Obtained after getting back inside the blimp through the window.
7	During the escape sequence, grab the drone to take the upper route.

The Stolen Statue Walkthrough

A Kung Fu Tale Sparkle Gem Locations

#	A Kung Fu Tale Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Inside the house where there are Theets being attacked by Sour Bunch.
2	On top of the training dummy in the area next to where you obtained the Kung Fu Sparkle.
3	Break the rock that's in the way.
4	Defeat the Master Grape the first time.
5	On the roof of the second stall in the area after you beat the Master Grape the first time..
6	Collect all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments on the training poles.
7	Defeat all six enemies on the training poles.
8	In the hidden pose secret area next to the spinning pole in the area where the Ribboner is.
9	Collect all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments around the pole.
10	Obtained after defeating the final boss at the end of the level.

A Kung Fu Tale Walkthrough

The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Reward for figuring out which apartment is the hideout. The answer is the one in the middle with one leaf above it.
2	In the hidden pose secret area to the right of the three apartments.
3	Reward for figuring out where the Sour Bunch are headed with the bomb. The answer is the city's clock tower.
4	On top of some boxes to the left of the entrance to the clock tower.
5	Catch the Sour Bunch hiding behind a pipe at the middle level of the clock tower. Take the elevator to the left when you first go up .
6	Catch the Sour Bunch behind the big gear at the top of the clock tower.
7	Reward for finding the bomb at the clock tower's bell.

The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot Walkthrough

All Sparkle Gems in 5F

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1F		2F		3F		4F		5F		BF
Mighty Mission: The Rescue						A Kung Fu Legend
A Parade on Ice						Blight of the Sea

Mighty Mission: The Rescue Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Mighty Mission: The Rescue Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Save all the Theets during the initial flying sequence including the ones stuck on Sour Bunch UFOs and and those being attacked while piloting a ship.
2	Defeat the mini-boss and you will obtain two Sparkle Gems.
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4	In the hidden pose secret area underneath a bus when you land on the planet.
5	Next to a bus during the part where you get chased by the Alien Mothership.
6	Protect all the Theets during the part where you get chased by the Alien Mothership.
7	Defeat the final boss at the end of the level.

Mighty Mission: The Rescue Walkthrough

A Kung Fu Legend Sparkle Gem Locations

#	A Kung Fu Legend Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Obtained upon rescuing the first child in the castle.
2	Obtained after defeating the first boss in just in room next to the first child.
3	Obtained after rescuing the second child during the chase sequence.
4	Found in the third hidden spot location.
5	Obtained after rescuing the third child after climbing down the red pole.
6	Obtained after getting all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments when you use the red pole to go down.
7	Obtained after defeating the final boss of this level.

A Kung Fu Legend Walkthrough

A Parade on Ice Sparkle Gem Locations

#	A Parade on Ice Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Defeat the ice skating Sour Bunch messing around on the float.
2	On a platform you can jump to using the yellow marker during the parade performance.
3	Collect all 8 Sparkle Gem fragments by twirling with all the dancers during the parade performance.
4	Fill up the gauge/lights on the float by clearing all the markers that appear on the ice during the parade performance.
5	Finish the parade performance perfectly.
6	Clear the hidden pose secret area marked by stars right next to the ramp before the finale.
7	Defeat the final boss at the finale.

A Parade on Ice Walkthrough

Blight of the Sea Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Blight of the Sea Sparkle Gem Locations
1	In the hidden pose secret area at the place with a lot of corrupted Theets and clams.
2	In a clam around the area with a lot of corrupted Theets and clams.
3	In a clam at the area where you follow the blighted ship.
4	Defeat the Blighted Ship boss.
5	Through some iron grates below the area when you enter the ship.
6	Save the bandmates trapped in a cage using the eel.
7	Perform the final concert perfectly.

Blight of the Sea Walkthrough

All Sparkle Gems in BF

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1F					2F					3F					4F					5F					BF
Sword-3						Mermaid-3						Mighty-3						Dashing Thief-3						Kung Fu-3
Detective-3						Ninja-3						Figure Skater-3						Patissiere-3						Cowgirl-3

The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Located in the first Hidden Pose Spotlight on the altar with 5 pots.
2	Behind some rubble and three conveniently placed pots.
3	Obtained after defeating the horde of enemies while going through the stage.
4	Located inside a pot before the boss stage.
5	Obtained after defeating the boss.

The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Walkthrough

The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Located within the Hidden Spotlight Area.
2	Obtained after freeing the Mermaid Sparkla from the giant clam.
3	Can be found under some rubble during the sidescrolling area.
4	[mid]Obtained after clearing three whirlpools by singing with theMermaid Sparkla./mid]
5	Obtained after clearing all five whirlpools by singing with the Mermaid Sparkla.

The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Walkthrough

Dark Space & the Great Meteor Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Dark Space & the Great Meteor Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Obtained at the end of the slow moving platform segment.
2	Obtained after.
3	Defeat all the Sour Bunch that appear before they get to the Professor.
4	Clear out all the meteorites with the help of the Mighty Sparkla.
5	Obtained after crushing the giant metor at the end of the level.

Dark Space & the Great Meteor Walkthrough

The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Located at the Top Left Room from the main prison. Collect the Shards on the rotating Pipes to form the Sparkle Gem.
2	Located at the Bottom Left Room from the Main prison. Inside the Hidden Room.
3	Located at the Top Right Room from the Main prison. After entering the rotating electric cylinder, head left and use your grappling hook to get to the Sparkle Gem.
4	Located in the bottom right room. After the laser wall chase scene, head up and then left, it will be just behind some lasers.
5	Obtained after freeing the Dashing Thief Sparkla. Complete the hacking and laser chase scene and you will automatically obtain the Sparkle Gem.

The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap Walkthrough

The Dark School & the Twisted Fist Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark School & the Twisted Fist Sparkle Gem Locations
1	On a ledge near the starting podium.
2	Inside the Hidden Spotlight next where you were ambushed by Sour Bunch.
3	At a ledge next to a rock beside the Hidden Spotlight.
4	On a post to your right after defeating the five Sour bunch on the posts.
5	Obtained after defeating the Boss.

The Dark School & the Twisted Fist Walkthrough

The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Obtained after getting the correct order of Artifacts.
2	Obtained after deducing the real Detective Sparkla. It's the third one.
3	Obtained after interacting with the item that's different in the Spot the Difference room. It's the Magnifying Glass.
4	Found inside a box within the Hidden Spotlight Area.
5	Obtained at the end after calling the fake assistant out.

The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery Walkthrough

The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Behind a watchtower near where they have the Ninja Sparkla tied up.
2	Inside the Hidden Spotlight underneath some pots.
3	From the Hidden Spotlight, head south and then west. The Sparkle Gem is out in the open in behind the guard.
4	Located in the running stage, it will be on a wall.
5	Obtained after defeating the Dark Ninja.

The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards Walkthrough

The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Defeat all the Sour bunches congregating around the Boss Gate.
2	Inside the Hidden Area located to the left of the Boss Gate.
3	Collect the Sparkle Gem shard while running away from the icicles.
4	Located at a ledge in the area right after the falling platform.
5	Obtained at the end of the level.

The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage Walkthrough

The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Located at the Hidden Area near the Start of the Stage. You need to feed the Theets Cookies.
2	Pull ahead the Pattisier Sparkla in the Cake Decorating Minigame. You should finish your cake by the time the Patissiere is still at the second tier.
3	Obtained after getting the Patissiere Sparkla eats your cake.
4	Complete the Cookie Baking challenge against the Dark Baker by making three cookies with the Patissiere Sparkla.
5	Obtained after feeding the Cookie you made to the Dark Baker.

The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets Walkthrough

The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Located in between rocks within the horse riding segment.
2	Obtained after saving the Cowboy Sparkla.
3	Located in the Hidden Area after saving the Cowboy Sparkla.
4	Located on top of a horse chasing you.
5	Obtained after keeping the train away near the end of the stage.

The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town Walkthrough

All Boss Challenge Sparkle Gems

Disco Wing Boss Challenges

1.	Defeat all of the purple chicks before they escape
2.	Hit Disco Wing with Sparkle chicks without missing
3.	Win the fight without taking damage

How to Beat Disco Wing Boss

Light Fang Boss Challenges

1.	Don't cause time to rewind
2.	Obtain eight Sparkle pieces
3.	Win the fight without taking damage

How to Beat Light Fang

Purrjector Cat Boss Challenges

1.	Avoid being hit by the cat's paw or tail
2.	Defeat Purrjector Cat using only three mice
3.	Win the fight without taking damage

How to Beat Purrjector Cat

Spotlion Boss Challenges

1.	Defeat Spotlion with only striped orbs
2.	Defeat Spotlion with nine or fewer returned orbs
3.	Win the fight without taking damage

How to Beat Spotlion

Madame Grape Boss Challenges

1.	Avoid defeating any dancers
2.	Win the battle against Grape without taking damage
3.	Win the battle against Grape the Great without taking damage

How to Beat Madame Grape Final Boss

What are Sparkle Gems?

Main Collectibles in Levels

Sparkle Gems are a level's main collectible and are essential to the game's story and completion. Finding and obtaining Sparkle Gems are your main objective in Princess Peach Showtime!

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Sparkle Gems Per Level

You can get 10 Sparkle Gems in the first level for each Peach Transformation, 7 in the second levels, and 5 in the third levels.

Each level has a variety of ways to obtain them, from defeating enemies, solving puzzles, or finding them hidden.

Princess Peach Showtime All Level Walkthroughs

Viewing Collected Sparkle Gems

You can check how many Sparkle Gems you've collected in the pause menu while inside the level, or when entering a level in the Theater Lobby.

Gives 10 Coins on Repeats

When replaying a level, collecting Sparkle Gems will give you 10 Coins.

Going back to recollect Sparkle Stars for coins is a good way to farm coins, which can be redeemed at the Shopkeep for new patterns and colors for Princess Peach and Stella!

How to Farm Coins

Sparkle Gem 100% Completion Reward

Special Dress and Special Ribbon Designs

Once you get all 235 Sparkle Gems, you'll be able to purchase a dazzling Special Dress design for Peach and Special Ribbon design for Stella at the Lobby Shop in 1F. Both items will cost 1000 Coins each.

All Peach and Stella Outfits

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