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[[File:Specialstages1.png|thumb|right|320px|The original Special Stage from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.]]
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[[File:Specialstages1.png|thumb|right|320px|The original Special Stage from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.]]
  
A '''Special Stage''' is a stage whose primary function is to offer the player an opportunity to earn a [[Chaos Emerald]] (or, in ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', a [[Super Emerald]]) and, failing that, a bonus to their score. Special stages vary between games in both type and means of access.
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The '''Special Stages'''{{fileref|Sonic2 MD US manual.pdf|page=19}} (スペシャルステージ){{fileref|Sonic1 MD JP manual.pdf|page=23}}, also referred to as '''Secret Zones'''{{fileref|Sonic1 MD US manual.pdf|page=10}}, are a staple type of level in the ''[[:Category:Games|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series, whose primary function is to offer the player an opportunity to earn one of either the [[Chaos Emeralds]] or their analogues (see below); and, even if unsuccessful at that, a bonus to their score. Special Stages vary among games in design, means of access, and the prize. In ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', if all Chaos Emeralds have been collected, the aim is to obtain a [[Super Emerald]]; in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'', a [[Time Stone]]; or, in ''[[Chaotix]]'', a [[Chaos Ring]].
  
===List of Special Stages===
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==List of Special Stages==
*[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic CD)|Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]
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*[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit))|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]]
*[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic 3 & Knuckles)|Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog CD)|Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic Chaos)|Sonic Chaos]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Chaos)|Sonic Chaos]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic Triple Trouble)|Sonic Triple Trouble]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]''
*[[Special Stage (S3D MD)|Sonic 3D]] (Genesis)
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble)|Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]]''
*[[Special_Stage_(S3D_Sat/PC)|Sonic 3D]] (Saturn & PC)
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*''[[Special Stage (Chaotix)|Chaotix]]''
*[[Special Stage (Knuckles' Chaotix)|Knuckles' Chaotix]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island; Mega Drive)|Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' ([[sega:Sega Mega Drive|Mega Drive]])
*[[Special Stage (Sonic Advance)|Sonic Advance]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island; Saturn/PC)|Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' ([[sega:Sega Saturn|Saturn]] & PC)
*[[Special Stage (Sonic Advance 2)|Sonic Advance 2]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Blast)|Sonic Blast]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic Advance 3)|Sonic Advance 3]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure)|Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic Rush)|Sonic Rush]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Advance)|Sonic Advance]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic Heroes)|Sonic Heroes]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Advance 2)|Sonic Advance 2]]''
*[[Special Stage (Sonic 4)|Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Advance 3)|Sonic Advance 3]]''
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Heroes)|Sonic Heroes]]''
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Rush)|Sonic Rush]]''
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*''[[Battle Race|Sonic Rush Adventure]]''
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I)|Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''
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*[[Special Stage (Sonic Colours)|''Sonic Colours'' (Nintendo DS)]]
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*[[Special Stage (Sonic Generations 3DS)|''Sonic Generations'' (Nintendo 3DS)]]
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II)|Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Lost World)|Sonic Lost World]]''
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*''[[Special Stage (Sonic Mania)|Sonic Mania]]''
  
===Other Media===
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==In other media==
In the [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', the '''Special Zone''' is a kind of alternate reality where special stages take place. Some regions have strange physics compared to Mobius, while others contain fairly normal worlds. It is here that the [[Chaotix]] crew make their home, as well as [[Lord Sidewinder]] and various other villains.
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===''Sonic the Comic''===
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In [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', the '''Special Zone''' is a type of alternate reality similar to Special Stages. Some regions have strange physics compared to Mobius, while others contain fairly normal worlds. It is here that the [[Chaotix (characters)|Chaotix]] crew make their home, as well as [[Lord Sidewinder]] and various other villains.
  
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[[Super Sonic#Sonic the Comic|Super Sonic]], who is unlocked by completing all Special Stages and collecting all Chaos Emeralds in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and several later games, was at one point separated from the normal [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and trapped in the Special Zone by a [[checkpoint|Star Post]], which are used to enter Special Stages in that game.
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==References==
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[[Category:Levels]]
 
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Revision as of 14:04, 29 July 2021

The original Special Stage from Sonic the Hedgehog.

The Special StagesMedia:Sonic2 MD US manual.pdf[1] (スペシャルステージ)Media:Sonic1 MD JP manual.pdf[2], also referred to as Secret ZonesMedia:Sonic1 MD US manual.pdf[3], are a staple type of level in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, whose primary function is to offer the player an opportunity to earn one of either the Chaos Emeralds or their analogues (see below); and, even if unsuccessful at that, a bonus to their score. Special Stages vary among games in design, means of access, and the prize. In Sonic 3 & Knuckles, if all Chaos Emeralds have been collected, the aim is to obtain a Super Emerald; in Sonic the Hedgehog CD, a Time Stone; or, in Chaotix, a Chaos Ring.

List of Special Stages

In other media

Sonic the Comic

In Fleetway's Sonic the Comic, the Special Zone is a type of alternate reality similar to Special Stages. Some regions have strange physics compared to Mobius, while others contain fairly normal worlds. It is here that the Chaotix crew make their home, as well as Lord Sidewinder and various other villains.

Super Sonic, who is unlocked by completing all Special Stages and collecting all Chaos Emeralds in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and several later games, was at one point separated from the normal Sonic and trapped in the Special Zone by a Star Post, which are used to enter Special Stages in that game.

References

Locations in the Sonic the Hedgehog game series
Islands   Christmas Island | South Island | West Side Island | Angel Island | Cocoa Island | Flicky Island | Prison Island | Onyx Island | Southern Island | Starfall Islands | Northstar Islands
Landmarks / Buildings   Never Lake | Mt. Mobius | Emerald Shrine | Super Labyrinth | Tails' Workshop | Babylon Garden | Gaia Gate
Regions / Nations   Eggman Empire | Station Square | Mystic Ruins | United Federation | Central City | Soleanna | Monopole | City | Mystic Jungle
Vessels   Death Egg | Death Egg II | Egg Carrier | Space Colony ARK | Eggman Fleet
Planets / Planetoids   Mobius | Little Planet | Black Comet | Interstellar Amusement Park | Lost Hex
Dimensions   Special Stage | Maginaryworld | Sol Dimension | Arabian Nights | Twilight Cage | World of Camelot | White Space | Dreamscape