Editing Big Switch

{{Infobox-Object
|image=[[File:KNiDL Switch artwork.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of a '''Big Switch''' from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|type=[[Device]]
|function=Can unlock areas in a [[Level hub|level hub]], cause special [[item]]s to appear and/or refill Kirby's [[health]]
|found=Hard-to-reach places
|game=[[#Game appearances|(click to navigate)]]
|similar=[[Switch]]
}}
A '''Big Switch''' (otherwise known as a '''Secret Switch''') is a very large (usually red) button which is typically found in hidden or hard-to-reach places. Unlike their [[Switch|smaller counterparts]], a Big Switch - when pressed - usually unlocks areas in the main hub of its respective area, and then disappears. [[Kirby]] comes across them in several of [[Kirby (series)|his adventures]], beginning with ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and pressing all of them is often required for [[100% completion]] of the games they appear in, but not required to complete the game otherwise. 

While a Big Switch may have an effect on objects in the stage that it appears in, its primary purpose is usually to unlock something outside of the stage. This is its biggest distinction from standard switches apart from its size. Another distinction is that, if applicable, Kirby can regain his full [[Health]] by pressing a Big Switch.

==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Big Switch video game appearances &nbsp;
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!Game
!Appears as
!Notes
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!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
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|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Device
|Reprises its function from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
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|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Device
|Reprises its function from ''Kirby Super Star''.
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|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Device
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|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Device
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!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a sticker.
|}

===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KNiDL Big Switch screenshot.png|thumb|Kirby finds a Big Switch in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.]]
In ''Kirby's Adventure'', Big Switches unlock doors in the main hubs of the areas they are found in. Kirby finds most of them in side-chambers, often blocked off by specific obstacles that can be bypassed using the powers of certain [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]]. Once a Big Switch is pressed, it does not reappear.

Pressing every Big Switch is one of the requirements for [[100% completion]] and to unlock the [[Extra Game]]. Big Switches can be pressed during Meta Knightmare, but do not unlock anything.

For a full synopsis on where each Big Switch is, and how to reach them, visit the various level pages for ''Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', starting with [[Butter Building]].

<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KA pink Big Switch sprite.png|A pink Big Switch
KA green Big Switch sprite.png|A green Big Switch
KA blue Big Switch sprite.png|A blue Big Switch
KA yellow Big Switch sprite.png|A yellow Big Switch
KA yellow Big Switch with a gray base sprite.png|A yellow Big Switch with a gray base
KA Butter Building Stage 1 screenshot 06.png|Kirby pressing the first Big Switch in ''Kirby's Adventure''
</gallery>

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===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
Two Secret Switches appear in this title, in the [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] main game. The first one can be found in [[Mallow Castle]], and unlocks [[Trial Rooms|Trial Room 1]]. The second can be found in [[Candy Mountain]], and unlocks Trial Room 2. Pressing both Big Switches is required to obtain the game's gold medal.

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:K&TAM Big Switch.png|thumb|Screenshot of a Big Switch from ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''.]]
Big Switches appear in most Hub rooms, where pressing them causes new doors to appear, linking the rooms back to the [[Rainbow Route - Central Circle|Central Circle]]. Pressing all of these switches will unlock the [[Copy Ability Room]] and is a requirement to [[100% completion|100% the game]].

===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', Big Switches can be found in some stages. Here, they destroy [[Block|Action Block]]s that appear in other stages, opening up side areas in those stages that were not previously accessible.
<gallery>
KCC Rift Ruin 16.png|The orange Big Switch in [[Rift Ruin]].
KCC Rift Ruin 17.png|Pressing the orange Big Switch, removing all the orange Action Blocks.
KCC Cold Course 20.png|The green Big Switch in [[Cold Course]].
KCC Cold Course 21.png|Pressing the green Big Switch, removing all the green Action Blocks.
</gallery>

===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
There are a small number of stages which require Big Switches to be pressed in different stages to access. Normally the switches are found at the end of the stages they appear in after going through a Goal Door with a ? on it, but this is not always the case. In [[Volcano Valley - Stage 10]] for instance, the Kirbys have to chase some [[Space Oohroo]]s who stole the switch by building a spaceship to go after them. The switch, however, actually is not able to be jumped upon until [[Volcano Valley - Stage 11|the next stage of the island]].

=== ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KTD Dededetour Big Switch.png|thumb|200px|A Big Switch in [[Dededetour!]]]]
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Big Switches can be found in the rest areas in [[Dededetour!]] and bear a special design that includes King Dedede's emblem. Pressing one completely restores [[King Dedede]]'s [[health]] and saves the game's progress up to that point.
<gallery>
KTD Dedede Save Switch model.png|Model of the Big Switch from Dededetour!
</gallery>

===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', two big switches appear, each attached to the [[Bastron]]'s self-destruct sequence in the stages [[Kirby Rocket's Big Blastoff]] and [[Back to the Battleship]]. Unlike in other games, the switches in these stages need to be pressed in order to progress through the stages they appear in.
<gallery>
KatRC Kirby Rocket Big Blastoff screenshot 10.png|Kirby heading straight way to press the Big Switch
KatRC Secret Diary page 17.png|[[Elline]]'s depiction of the big switch in [[Bastron]] in her [[Secret Diary]].
</gallery>

=== ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' ===
[[File:KPR MKR Rest Area.png|thumb|200px|A Big Switch in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]].]]
In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Big Switches can be found in the rest areas in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]] and bear a special design that includes Meta Knight's emblem. Pressing one completely restores [[Meta Knight]]'s stamina and saves the game's progress up to that point.

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Tip Image Big Switch.png|thumb|right|200px|[[List of Kirby Star Allies loading screen tips|Tip image]] of Kirby next to a Big Switch in ''Kirby Star Allies''.]]
{{Quote|Big switches are hidden in stages. Find them to open Extra Stages!|In-game tip from ''Kirby Star Allies''}}
Big Switches similar to their original design and function finally return in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', and can be found in a few stages. Pressing them is necessary to unlock extra stages and [[Dream Palace]]s, and is also necessary for [[100% completion]].

Unlike in previous titles, Big Switches can be pressed again, but doing so does not unlock more extra stages. Instead, when pressed, the team is healed and some items (usually [[Picture Piece]]s and [[Point Star]]s) are dispensed. There are specific Big Switches in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] that also yield a [[Dream Rod]] when pressed.

====Guide====
The following table lists each Big Switch location in the Story Mode of ''Kirby Star Allies'':
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=5|Big Switch Locations in ''Kirby Star Allies'' Story Mode &nbsp;
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!Level
!Stage
!Image
!How to reach
!Unlocks
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|rowspan=2|[[World of Peace - Dream Land]]
|[[Donut Dome]]
|[[File:KSA Donut Dome 10.jpg|150px]]
|This switch is on the main path, and literally must be pressed in order to complete the stage, so it cannot be missed.
|[[Dream Palace]] ([[World of Peace - Dream Land|Dream Land]])

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|[[Honey Hill]]
|[[File:KSA Honey Hill side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|At the top of a hill in the area past the Waddle Dee Balls lies a [[Cannon|Fuse Cannon]]. Its fuse can only be accessed using a [[Power Effect|Sizzle]]-enchanted ability that can strike through walls. Taking this cannon leads to a side challenge where Kirby must stop a Waddle Dee Ball from destroying a floor with a [[Key]] on it. Taking the key to its gate will unlock the room where this big switch rests.
|[[Extra Eclair]]

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|rowspan=3|[[World of Miracles - Planet Popstar]]
|[[Friendly Field]]
|[[File:KSA Friendly Field 07.jpg|150px]]
|At the top of the tall hill, a suspended area can be found to the left which contains a round-trip door concealed by a leaf pile. This pile needs to be removed (preferably with [[Power Effect|Bluster Cutter]]) to clear the way. The switch can be found through the door.
|[[Dream Palace]] ([[World of Miracles - Planet Popstar|Planet Popstar]])

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|[[Reef Resort]]
|[[File:Reef Resort 3.jpg|150px]]
|A puzzle involving two drain pipes and a [[Fuse]] attached to dynamite will need to be solved to reach this switch. At least one [[Parasol]] wielder and [[Fire]] wielder are needed to solve the puzzle using [[Chumbrella]]. Alternatively, [[Ice]] can be used in place of Parasol, but it will need to be obtained from out of the stage or from a [[Mix]].
|[[Inside Islands]]

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|[[Nature's Navel]]
|[[File:KSA Natures Navel side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|Beneath where [[Chilly]] sits, a burning chain needs to be cut to access a round-trip door. After cutting another burning chain inside, this switch can be found.
|[[Duplex Dream]]

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|rowspan=4|[[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion]]
|[[Eastern Wall]]
|[[File:KSA Eastern Wall 09.jpg|150px]]
|At the end of the stage, Kirby and his allies will need to safely lead [[Key Dee]] using the [[Friend Bridge]] to reach this switch.
|[[Sector A]]

|-
|[[Longview Corridor]]
|[[File:KSA Longview Corridor 05.jpg|150px]]
|Just after the rare [[Picture Piece]], [[Geokinesis]] can also be used to smash an electric [[Stake]], opening a doorway to a room where the switch can be found.
|[[Dream Palace]] ([[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion|Jambastion]])

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|[[Western Outer Wall]]
|[[File:KSA Western Outer Wall side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|Along the hanging ladders, there are two round-trip doors to be accessed. The first involves a [[Mid-Boss]] fight with [[Vividria]]. From there, Kirby needs to use the [[Artist]] power to paint a canvas in front of this door to get a [[Key]]. This key opens the way to the second door, where Kirby will need to jump down using another Key to get to this switch.
|[[Sector B]]

|-
|[[Inner Sanctum]]
|[[File:KSA Inner Sanctum 04.jpg|150px]]
|In the third area with the buzzsaws, a [[Wire (object)|Wire]] can be seen with the end in the ceiling. It can only be hit with an upward electric strike. Doing so opens the way to the room where the switch can be found.
|[[Sector C]]

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|rowspan=4|[[Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]]
|[[Planet Earthfall]]
|[[File:KSA Planet Earthfall 10.jpg|150px]]
|In the last area, a grotto can be opened by using [[Friend Throw]] or [[Friend Super-Vac]] to bust through the rocks in the way. Inside is the switch.
|[[Dream Palace]] ([[Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]])

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|[[Planet Misteen]]
|[[File:KSA Planet Misteen 06.jpg|150px]]
|A submerged island can be found which has both a regular and electric [[Stake]]. Hitting the former post causes the island to raise above the surface of the water, where the second post can then be hit to open a gate which leads to a room containing this switch.
|[[Extra Planet α]]

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|[[Planet Frostak]]
|[[File:KSA Planet Frostak side area 02.jpg|150px]]
|While moving past the [[Floaty the Cell Core]]s, one of them guards a round-trip door which leads to a challenge involving [[Power Effect|Blizzard]] [[Cutter]]. Solving this challenge yields the way to the switch.
|[[Extra Planet β]]

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|[[Star Lavadom]]
|[[File:KSA Star Lavadom 05.jpg|150px]]
|Along the road, a wall [[Stake]] can be found in a cranny over a lava pit. To hit it, [[Curling]] will be needed. This reveals a round-trip door which leads to this switch.
|[[Extra Planet γ]]

|}

There is a Big Switch in [[Extra Planet δ]], though it does not unlock a new stage. Instead, it causes a statue featuring Kirby and all the [[Dream Friend]]s to rise out of the ground in the area where the switch is present.

== Other appearances ==
*A [[Smashwiki:List of stickers (Kirby series)|sticker]] depicting a Big Switch appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When equipped it grants any fighter with +18 to Launch Resistance.

== Names in other languages ==
{{Names
|ja=大スイッチ
|jaR=Dai Suicchi
|jaM=Big Switch
|de=Großer Schalter
|deM=Big Switch
}}

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