The 3D Tilt Missile serves as a simple puzzle-solving device. When Kirby jumps onto the seat of the missile's launch station, the player will gain control over how it tilts. The item is gyro-controlled -- tilting the Nintendo 3DS left or right will cause the missile turret's aiming reticle to tilt that direction, and therefore aim the missile that direction. Missile launching stations are loaded with one or three missiles. As with all the gyro-controlled objects in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, the player can reset the gyroscope by tapping a button on the touch screen.