Bonus Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles)

Bonus Stages are minigames accessible in Sonic 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and their locked-on version. Upon hitting a Star Post with a certain number of rings in hand, a flashing star ring will appear that allows the player to player 1 of three different minigames which can grant extra rings, and in some elemental shields or extra lives.