diff --git a/worlds/sm64ex/Items.py b/worlds/sm64ex/Items.py
index ce125a2b..8e38129d 100644
--- a/worlds/sm64ex/Items.py
+++ b/worlds/sm64ex/Items.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ from BaseClasses import Item
 class SM64Item(Item):
     game: str = "Super Mario 64"
 
-item_table = {
+generic_item_table = {
     "Power Star": 3626000,
     "Basement Key": 3626178,
     "Second Floor Key": 3626179,
@@ -12,4 +12,19 @@ item_table = {
     "Metal Cap": 3626182,
     "Vanish Cap": 3626183,
     "1Up Mushroom": 3626184
-} 
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+}
+
+cannon_item_table = {
+    "Cannon Unlock BoB": 3626200,
+    "Cannon Unlock WF": 3626201,
+    "Cannon Unlock JRB": 3626202,
+    "Cannon Unlock CCM": 3626203,
+    "Cannon Unlock SSL": 3626207,
+    "Cannon Unlock SL": 3626209,
+    "Cannon Unlock WDW": 3626210,
+    "Cannon Unlock TTM": 3626211,
+    "Cannon Unlock THI": 3626212,
+    "Cannon Unlock RR": 3626214
+}
+
+item_table = {**generic_item_table, **cannon_item_table}
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diff --git a/worlds/sm64ex/Locations.py b/worlds/sm64ex/Locations.py
index 501c284b..5aee0189 100644
--- a/worlds/sm64ex/Locations.py
+++ b/worlds/sm64ex/Locations.py
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ locBoB_table = {
     "BoB: Shoot to the Island in the Sky": 3626002,
     "BoB: Find the 8 Red Coins": 3626003,
     "BoB: Mario Wings to the Sky": 3626004,
-    "BoB: Behind Chain Chomp's Gate": 3626005
+    "BoB: Behind Chain Chomp's Gate": 3626005,
+    "BoB: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626200,
 }
 
 #Whomp's Fortress
@@ -20,7 +21,8 @@ locWhomp_table = {
     "WF: Shoot into the Wild Blue": 3626009,
     "WF: Red Coins on the Floating Isle": 3626010,
     "WF: Fall onto the Caged Island": 3626011,
-    "WF: Blast Away the Wall": 3626012
+    "WF: Blast Away the Wall": 3626012,
+    "WF: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626201,
 }
 
 #Jolly Roger Bay
@@ -30,7 +32,8 @@ locJRB_table = {
     "JRB: Treasure of the Ocean Cave": 3626016,
     "JRB: Red Coins on the Ship Afloat": 3626017,
     "JRB: Blast to the Stone Pillar": 3626018,
-    "JRB: Through the Jet Stream": 3626019
+    "JRB: Through the Jet Stream": 3626019,
+    "JRB: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626202,
 }
 
 
@@ -41,7 +44,8 @@ locCCM_table = {
     "CCM: Big Penguin Race": 3626023,
     "CCM: Frosty Slide for 8 Red Coins": 3626024,
     "CCM: Snowman's Lost His Head": 3626025,
-    "CCM: Wall Kicks Will Work": 3626026
+    "CCM: Wall Kicks Will Work": 3626026,
+    "CCM: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626203,
 }
 
 #Big Boo's Haunt
@@ -81,7 +85,8 @@ locSSL_table = {
     "SSL: Inside the Ancient Pyramid": 3626051,
     "SSL: Stand Tall on the Four Pillars": 3626052,
     "SSL: Free Flying for 8 Red Coins": 3626053,
-    "SSL: Pyramid Puzzle": 3626054
+    "SSL: Pyramid Puzzle": 3626054,
+    "SSL: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626207,
 }
 
 #Dire, Dire Docks
@@ -101,7 +106,8 @@ locSL_table = {
     "SL: In the Deep Freeze": 3626065,
     "SL: Whirl from the Freezing Pond": 3626066,
     "SL: Shell Shreddin' for Red Coins": 3626067,
-    "SL: Into the Igloo": 3626068
+    "SL: Into the Igloo": 3626068,
+    "SL: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626209,
 }
 
 #Wet-Dry World
@@ -111,7 +117,8 @@ locWDW_table = {
     "WDW: Secrets in the Shallows & Sky": 3626072,
     "WDW: Express Elevator--Hurry Up!": 3626073,
     "WDW: Go to Town for Red Coins": 3626074,
-    "WDW: Quick Race Through Downtown!": 3626075
+    "WDW: Quick Race Through Downtown!": 3626075,
+    "WDW: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626210,
 }
 
 #Tall, Tall Mountain
@@ -121,7 +128,8 @@ locTTM_table = {
     "TTM: Scary 'Shrooms, Red Coins": 3626079,
     "TTM: Mysterious Mountainside": 3626080,
     "TTM: Breathtaking View from Bridge": 3626081,
-    "TTM: Blast to the Lonely Mushroom": 3626082
+    "TTM: Blast to the Lonely Mushroom": 3626082,
+    "TTM: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626211,
 }
 
 #Tiny-Huge Island
@@ -131,7 +139,8 @@ locTHI_table = {
     "THI: Rematch with Koopa the Quick": 3626086,
     "THI: Five Itty Bitty Secrets": 3626087,
     "THI: Wiggler's Red Coins": 3626088,
-    "THI: Make Wiggler Squirm": 3626089
+    "THI: Make Wiggler Squirm": 3626089,
+    "THI: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626212,
 }
 
 #Tick Tock Clock
@@ -151,7 +160,8 @@ locRR_table = {
     "RR: Coins Amassed in a Maze": 3626100,
     "RR: Swingin' in the Breeze": 3626101,
     "RR: Tricky Triangles!": 3626102,
-    "RR: Somewhere Over the Rainbow": 3626103
+    "RR: Somewhere Over the Rainbow": 3626103,
+    "RR: Bob-omb Buddy": 3626214,
 }
 
 loc100Coin_table = {
diff --git a/worlds/sm64ex/Options.py b/worlds/sm64ex/Options.py
index be88592a..a078e9e1 100644
--- a/worlds/sm64ex/Options.py
+++ b/worlds/sm64ex/Options.py
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ class StrictCapRequirements(DefaultOnToggle):
     """If disabled, Stars that expect special caps may have to be acquired without the caps"""
     display_name = "Strict Cap Requirements"
 
+class StrictCannonRequirements(DefaultOnToggle):
+    """If disabled, Stars that expect cannons may have to be acquired without them. Only makes a difference if Buddy Checks are enabled"""
+    display_name = "Strict Cannon Requirements"
+
 class StarsToFinish(Range):
     """How many stars are required at the infinite stairs"""
     range_start = 50
@@ -25,6 +29,10 @@ class AreaRandomizer(Toggle):
     """Randomize Entrances to Courses"""
     display_name = "Course Randomizer"
 
+class BuddyChecks(Toggle):
+    """Bob-omb Buddies are checks, Cannon Unlocks are items"""
+    display_name = "Bob-omb Buddy Checks"
+
 class ProgressiveKeys(DefaultOnToggle):
     """Keys will first grant you access to the Basement, then to the Secound Floor"""
     display_name = "Progressive Keys"
@@ -34,7 +42,9 @@ sm64_options: typing.Dict[str,type(Option)] = {
     "ProgressiveKeys": ProgressiveKeys,
     "EnableCoinStars": EnableCoinStars,
     "StrictCapRequirements": StrictCapRequirements,
+    "StrictCannonRequirements": StrictCannonRequirements,
     "StarsToFinish": StarsToFinish,
     "ExtraStars": ExtraStars,
     "DeathLink": DeathLink,
+    "BuddyChecks": BuddyChecks,
 } 
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diff --git a/worlds/sm64ex/Rules.py b/worlds/sm64ex/Rules.py
index 7aaa4125..5d6b41b9 100644
--- a/worlds/sm64ex/Rules.py
+++ b/worlds/sm64ex/Rules.py
@@ -54,6 +54,11 @@ def set_rules(world,player,area_connections):
         add_rule(world.get_location("SSL: Free Flying for 8 Red Coins", player), lambda state: state.has("Wing Cap", player))
         add_rule(world.get_location("DDD: Through the Jet Stream", player), lambda state: state.has("Metal Cap", player))
         add_rule(world.get_location("Vanish Cap Under the Moat Red Coins", player), lambda state: state.has("Vanish Cap", player))
+    if (world.StrictCannonRequirements[player].value):
+        add_rule(world.get_location("BoB: Mario Wings to the Sky", player), lambda state: state.has("Cannon Unlock BoB", player))
+        add_rule(world.get_location("WF: Blast Away the Wall", player), lambda state: state.has("Cannon Unlock WF", player))
+        add_rule(world.get_location("JRB: Blast to the Stone Pillar", player), lambda state: state.has("Cannon Unlock JRB", player))
+    add_rule(world.get_location("RR: Somewhere Over the Rainbow", player), lambda state: state.has("Cannon Unlock RR", player))
 
     #Rules for Secret Stars
     add_rule(world.get_location("Bowser in the Sky Red Coins", player), lambda state: state.can_reach("Third Floor",'Region',player) and state.has("Power Star", player, world.StarsToFinish[player].value))
diff --git a/worlds/sm64ex/__init__.py b/worlds/sm64ex/__init__.py
index 5e640280..13eaf675 100644
--- a/worlds/sm64ex/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/sm64ex/__init__.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import typing
-from .Items import item_table, SM64Item
+from .Items import item_table, cannon_item_table, SM64Item
 from .Locations import location_table, SM64Location
 from .Options import sm64_options
 from .Rules import set_rules
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ class SM64World(World):
     item_name_to_id = item_table
     location_name_to_id = location_table
 
-    data_version = 5
+    data_version = 6
     forced_auto_forfeit = False
 
     area_connections: typing.Dict[int, int]
@@ -65,6 +65,20 @@ class SM64World(World):
         vanishcap = self.create_item("Vanish Cap")
         self.world.itempool += [wingcap,metalcap,vanishcap]
 
+        if (self.world.BuddyChecks[self.player].value):
+            self.world.itempool += [self.create_item(name) for name, id in cannon_item_table.items()]
+        else:
+            self.world.get_location("BoB: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock BoB"))
+            self.world.get_location("WF: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock WF"))
+            self.world.get_location("JRB: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock JRB"))
+            self.world.get_location("CCM: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock CCM"))
+            self.world.get_location("SSL: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock SSL"))
+            self.world.get_location("SL: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock SL"))
+            self.world.get_location("WDW: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock WDW"))
+            self.world.get_location("TTM: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock TTM"))
+            self.world.get_location("THI: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock THI"))
+            self.world.get_location("RR: Bob-omb Buddy", self.player).place_locked_item(self.create_item("Cannon Unlock RR"))
+
     def fill_slot_data(self):
         return {
             "AreaRando": self.area_connections,