It’s not a Mario game without fun and quirky minigames. Super Mario RPG presents that through the delightful task of playing music—namely Tadpole music. The Melody Bay puzzle returns from the original game, and although there are hints, it’s not always clear what tadpoles you should jump on. Some extra guidance will ensure you play the right Tadpole Pond songs to solve each Melody Bay puzzle in Super Mario RPG.
Tadpole Pond Song #1: Frog Sage Suite No. 18
(Updated on September 24, 2024 – updated links and format)
Hint Location: Tadpole Pond
The first Melody Bay puzzle comes courtesy of the nearby Tadpole NPC. You’ll see them leading to Melody Bay, and if you speak to them, they reveal the title of the song and the tune they want to hear. To play the correct Tadpole Pond song in Super Mario RPG, jump on the tadpoles in the following order:
| Tadpole Order |
|---|
| 6 -> 5 -> 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 2 -> 3 -> 2 |
Tadpole Pond Song #2: Moleville Miner’s Song
Hint Location: Moleville Mines
The next Super Mario RPG Melody Bay puzzle is available in Moleville after you rescue the kids from there. Your clue comes from the moles this time around. When you return to Tadpole Pond, you can play another song in the order laid out below:
| Tadpole Order |
|---|
| 1 -> 3 -> 6 -> 3 -> 2 -> 5 -> 4 -> 3 |
Tadpole Pond Song #3: Monstro Town Star Song
Hint Location: Monstro Town
In the village, enter the first house on the right. When you head upstairs, you can speak to the Starfish NPC for the hint concerning the final Tadpole Pond song for the last Melody Bay puzzle in Super Mario RPG. Now, let’s return one last time to finish the musical melody:
| Tadpole Order |
|---|
| 5 -> 4 -> 3 -> 2 -> 6 -> 3 -> 2 -> 1 |
All Melody Bay Puzzle Rewards in Super Mario RPG
Solving the Tadpole Pond songs in Super Mario RPG earns you some useful rewards. Each correct puzzle solved, Toadofsky gifts you a card. With these cards, go to the vendor Tadpole NPC in Tadpole Pond for the chance to purchase new items. The prices can vary:
| Reward | Available Purchase |
|---|---|
| Default Card | Tadpola Cola: Party Recovers 30 HP (Potential Cost: 8 coins) |
| Alto Card (1st Puzzle) | Frogleg Cola: Party Recovers 80 HP (Potential Cost: 24 coins) |
| Tenor Card (2nd Puzzle) | Finless Cola: Party Recovers 150 HP (Potential Cost: 60 coins) |
| Soprano Card (3rd Puzzle) | Croaka Cola: Party Recovers Fully (Potential Cost: 200 coins) |
The Melody Bay puzzles should present little challenge now with the guidance and images above. So, you can enjoy these cool party boosts to get you through any battle.
