Pikmin

When you lay down for Pikmin to pick you up and move the Analog-stick anywhere. You can do this repeatedly.

To get Captain Olimar trapped, go to the Forest Of Hope on Day 2. Take out your Red Pikmin and have them break down the gate. Next, have Olimar run to the left and through the pond. Run off the cliff into the Nova Blaster area. You have now gotten Captain Olimar trapped. There is no way out. You can leave the Nova Blaster area through the hole in the stump, but you cannot get back to the Shock Absorber area, the Yellow Onion, the Landing Site, the Burrowing Snagrets area, or the area through the first gate. If you want to escape, bring Yellow Pikmin with you and arm them with Bomb-Rocks in the can near the Nova Blaster.

If you have a small number of Pikmin and they die, you can still attack the enemy. Press A as if you were going to throwing a Pikmin. Instead, Captain Olimar will punch the enemy for minor damage. Note: This does not work on enemies such as the Armored Cannon Beetle and Beady Long Legs.

To see the pages where Olimar had written his discoveries, press Y on the area selection screen.

If you do not have time to carry a part back to the ship in one day, start to do so anyway. Follow the Pikmin so that you can call them when the game prompts you to gather your Pikmin. The part will be in the same spot that you left it at.

To defeat Beady Long Legs in the Forest Naval (found near where the Guard Satellite should be), throw Yellow Pikmin at his stomach. They will latch on and start to attack him. If they get stepped on, they will die. They will also attack his feet but will have no effect.

To defeat the Breadbug much more quickly, instead of having him get sucked in two times, just do it once and finish him off with Captain Olimar.

Instead of throwing Pikmin at it, have a pellet fall near him. He will try to get it. Assign two Pikmin (prefably flowers) to the pellet that it is carrying. They should start a tug of war. If they get to the Onion, the Breadbug will be sucked up, losing almost all of its health. Do this once more and it will be defeated, allowing you to claim your prize (the Space Float).
David H.

To kill a Bulborb faster have 95 or more Pikmin with you, get behind him, and press C-Stick Up to attack him. It will be dead in five seconds.

Start attacking it until it goes underground. Have your Pikmin stand above where it burrowed. When it comes up, the Pikmin will be able to attack its head. This inflicts more damage.

Use the following trick to defeat Emperor Bulbax without using the bomb rocks technique. Gather about 15 to 20 Red Pikmin and use the grass near his lair to turn them into flowers. Throw a Pikmin on top of him to wake him up. He resembles a weird plant at the center. After he awakens, he will attempt to lick up your entire group. When he is preparing to attack, he stands still for a few moments. During this time, run to either side of his head and throw as many Pikmin as possible on his cheek. The plants protect his body, and only his head is vulnerable. He will shake them off -- call them back. When he tries to hit you again, repeat the process. If done correctly, you can defeat him when your clock is just past quarter of noon, leaving enough time to take the last piece (the secret safe ) back to the ship and complete the game.

Get about 70 Red Pikmin, 15 to 20 Yellow Pikmin, and no Blue Pikmin. When you reach the arena where the Bulbax is located, run around the outside of sandy area to avoid waking him up. As you run, you will find a wall. Have your Pikmin destroy the wall to enter a small place behind the sandy arena. When you arrive, split your Pikmin into groups. You will need: two groups of 35 Red Pikmin, and a group of 15 to 20 Yellow Pikmin. Then, select one Yellow Pikmin and grab a Bomb Rock that sits near the entrance to the arena. You will see it after you break down the wall. Then, lead only that Yellow Pikmin out into the arena and wake up Emperor Bulbax. When he awakens, he will look to see what woke him. You should now run back toward your other Pikmin, but do not leave the arena. When Emperor Bulbax turns around, throw the Yellow Pikmin at him. With luck, as the Emperor Bulbax opens his mouth to eat your lone Yellow Pikmin, the Pikmin will throw the Bomb Rock into his open mouth, stunning him. Next, run and grab a team of Red Pikmin. Run back into the arena and begin throwing the Red Pikmin on the Bulbax's face. When the Bulbax wakes up again, he will throw the Pikmin off him. Then, call your Pikmin back and repeat the procedure. This method allows for minimal casualties and is rather fun.
Eric M..