Rules & Categories
General Rules
World record submissions must be performed on an official release of the original game. This includes NES, Famicom, Wii VC, Wii U VC, Kirby's Dream Collection, NES Classic Edition, and Switch Online. The 3D Classics version is considered a separate category.
Runs must be submitted to the most restrictive category. For example, a glitchless run or a 100% run cannot be submitted to the "Any%" category.
All submissions require a video.
Emulators are allowed for non-WR submissions.
Any% No Major Glitches
The permanent copy ability (UFO glitch), stone, and collision pause glitches are banned. Other forms of going out of bounds are allowed.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
Any% No Stone Glitch
The stone glitch is banned. All other glitches are allowed.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
Any%
All glitches are allowed.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on the first frame Whispy Woods appears in the credits
100% No Major Glitches
The permanent copy ability (UFO glitch), stone, and collision pause glitches are banned. Other forms of going out of bounds are allowed.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
All switches must be pressed, and proof of 100% completion must be shown (either the file select screen or the "EXTRA GAME" unlock screen)
100%
All glitches are allowed, but 100% completion must be attained by pressing all the switches and defeating Nightmare.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
All switches must be pressed, and proof of 100% completion must be shown (either the file select screen or the "EXTRA GAME" unlock screen)
Misc.
Any% No Abilities
Copy abilities are not allowed, except for the mandatory Sword ability during the Meta Knight fight. All glitches that do not require copy abilities are allowed.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare
100% Perfect
From a new file, obtain 100% in Normal Mode and beat Extra Mode.
All glitches are allowed, but Nightmare must be defeated in both modes.
Timing
- Time starts on menu file selection
- Time ends on last hit on Nightmare in Extra Mode