Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Bonus Stages

left thumb|Bonus stage screenshot. To enter a Bonus Stage you need to pass a Starpost with 50 or more rings. Stars will appear above the starpost. Jump into the stars to enter the bonus stage. Items SpriteNameDescriptionImage:Sonic 3 - Gum1up.png1-Up BallGives you an extra live.Image:Sonic 3 - Gumwater.pngAqua BallGives you the water shield.Image:Sonic 3 - Gumbounce.pngBumper BallYou bounce off these when hit.Image:Sonic 3 - Gumrep.pngCatapult BallReplaces the springs at the bottom.Image:Sonic 3 - Gumblank.pngClear BallDoes nothing.Image:Sonic 3 - Gumflame.pngFlame BallGives you the flame shield.Image:Sonic 3 - Gumring.pngRing BallGives you 10 rings.Image:Sonic 3 - Gumlightning.pngThunder BallGives you the lightning shield. 75%