Touching another Star while already invincible will prolong the effect and allow the player to continue getting more lives. As the player continues defeating enemies, they will keep getting extra lives for each additional enemy defeated until the Star's power wears off and they are no longer invulnerable, with the exception of Super Mario 3D World, where after the player gets an extra life, the chain of points restarts (.4,000 - 8,000 - 1UP - 200 - 400.). Starting with Super Mario World, if the player collides with and defeats eight enemies while invincible (five in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and Super Mario 3D Land), they will get an extra life. The Star also increases the speed of the user substantially (again, depending on the game). The projectiles or enemies that come into contact with the user of the Star while it is activated are destroyed, damaged, or knocked off the screen (depending on the type of enemy and what game it is). In addition, the black goop in the Bowser's Fury mode in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury will cause the player to lose their invincibility if touched while also taking damage, as if they took damage without the power-up. However, hazards that would be fatal regardless of power-ups ( lava, poison, pits, time running out, getting crushed, etc.) will still defeat the user, even with the Super Star.

The user becomes temporarily invulnerable to all damage, being able to defeat any enemy. If the player gets a Star, they will become invincible. A Super Star generally appears as a five-pointed star with eyes, most consistently yellow in color. Super Stars (also written as Superstars), alternatively referred to as Starmen, Star Bonuses, Invincible Starmen, Invincibility Stars, Stars, or Star-Men, are items used in many Super Mario games, including the Super Mario series and the Mario Kart series.

“Here's a rare item! I'm sure it'll come in handy.” - Toad, New Super Mario Bros.

For the theme associated with the Super Star, see Super Star (theme). Ultimate, see Assist Trophy § Starman and List of Smash Run enemies § Starman.

For information about the enemy from the MOTHER / EarthBound franchise that appears in Super Smash Bros.

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