Banjoland, the third world in the video game Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts, is a huge museum-like location that is packed with attractions, replicas and characters from the games, Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie. It’s a nostalgic tribute to the previous games that will thrill fans of the series and engage new players with its exciting features. One of the most notable features of the Banjoland world is its various attractions, such as the graveyard from Mad Monster Mansion that houses an incomplete model of the Haunted Mansion. Also, the world features the Cactus O’ Strength from Witchyworld, and near it there is Boggy’s Igloo from Freezeezy Peak. The world’s center features a melted version of the Giant Snowman, which players can walk by using his scarf, similar to the first game, Banjo-Kazooie. Terry’s Nest from the world Terrydactyland, which requires players to find and return eggs to Terry for a golden Jiggy in the previous game, Banjo-Tooie, can be found near the Snowman. The kickball stadium, located in front of the Giant Snowman, is a fun feature that features the Golden Goliath, a Targitzan statue that fires footballs out of his mouth, and the Stonehenge Ruins from Mumbo’s Mountain. The world is littered with replicas of characters and objects such as the transformations of the Detonator or Crocodile Form and bosses like Old King Coal. Furthermore, Banjoland has an underwater room filled with treasure. It appears as though exhibits were once on display before the room was flooded, or it could be a place of Jolly Roger’s Lagoon. Other small exhibits include the Clockwork Kazooie Bird, the T-Rex Form, Jinjos, the UFO of Alph the alien, and the Ice Key inside the Snowman. To unlock the first Act, players have to find six Jiggies and place the Game Globe provided by Lord of Games on its plinth in the game’s hub world, known as Showdown Town. The fourth Act, however, is of particular interest, as it features a Jiggy-Challenge hosted by Gruntilda. Players must successfully beat her challenge to receive the Springer part for their trolley in Showdown Town. This upgrade enables Banjo and Kazooie to reach high located platforms in Showdown Town and discover new areas and hidden secrets.
Gruntilda Winkybunion in Banjoland
In Act four of Banjoland, players are presented with an exhilarating and unique Jiggy-Challenge that is hosted by the game’s antagonist, Gruntilda. Positioned atop the Kickball Field, next to the Stonehenge Ruins of Mumbo’s Mountain, the witch unveils her malevolent scheme to Banjo and Kazooie. In a brief video clip, Gruntilda Winkybunion shows off her new vehicle equipped with the Springer part, allowing her to bounce around and wreak havoc in the museum. The protagonists are tasked with taking matters into their own hands and designing a powerful vehicle equipped with weapons and enough ammo to stop the wicked witch. The aim of this Jiggy-Challenge is to destroy Gruntilda’s springy vehicle as quick as possible before she gets away. The best strategy is to equip the Freezeezy vehicle part, which fires a projectile that freezes the target and disables driving and most gadgets and weapons. This allows the protagonists to use all of their weapons to destroy her vehicle with ease. Upon successfully defeating her in the Jiggy-Challenge, players are rewarded with the Springer vehicle part for the trolley in the hub world, Showdown Town. This unique upgrade enables the protagonists to perform jumps while driving the trolley, which grants players the opportunity to explore new areas of the hub world, Showdown Town, and reach new Mumbo Crates and Trapdoor Towers to increase the selection of parts in Mumbo’s Motors.
List of Collectibles
ACT ONE
Jiggy Challenge – You’ll Go Blind, You Clanker
Near Clanker, Captain Blubber wants you to protect the eyes from Gruntbots.
Jiggy Challenge – Ice to See You
Under the Snowman’s hat, Bottles begs you to bring George back to Mildred.
Jiggy Challenge – Park Prix 1
Klungo, at the kickball field, wants you to race against him an others.
Jinjo Challenge – Combat
In Terry’s nest, Jinjo challenges you to kick him out of the area.
Jinjo Challenge – Speed
Near the pyramid of Gobi’s Valley, Jinjo wants you to exceed the marked speed.
ACT TWO
Jiggy Challenge – Wasting Away
At the trash can, Boggy wants you to throw some objects into the big trash can.
Jiggy Challenge – The Referee’s An Aardvark
Mr.Fit, at the kickball field, challenges you to kick the soccer balls into the goal.
Jinjo Challenge – Taxi
Near the trash can, Jinjo wants you to bring him to his place.
Jinjo Challenge – Speed
Jinjo, at the Clockwork Kazooie statue, wants you to exceed the marked speed.
Jinjo Challenge – Hurling
On a bridge next to Jinjo Statues, Jinjo wants you to kick him as far as possible.
ACT THREE
Jiggy Challenge – Clock Off!
At the museum’s entrance door, Bottles requests you to pick up his crew.
Jiggy Challenge – Get Protected
In the Mad Monster Mansion area, Mr. Fit wants you to turn on all the cameras.
Jiggy Challenge – Water Way to Go:
Klungo, on the UFO in the pool, challenges you to race against him and others.
Jinjo Challenge – Race
On the Golden Goliath, Jinjo can be found, who wants to race around Banjoland.
Jinjo Challenge – Combat
Jinjo, atop of the Snowman’s hat, challenges you to kick him out of the area.
Jinjo Challenge – Taxi
Next to the Rusty Bucket exhibit, Jinjo wants you to bring him to his place.
ACT FOUR
Jiggy Challenge – Spring Break!
At the kickball field, destroy Gruntilda’s vehicle to stop her causing troubles.
Jinjo Challenge – Race
At the top of the UFO, Jinjo wants you to race around Banjoland.
Jinjo Challenge – Fetch
Jinjo, inside Boggy’s Igloo, requests you to find his item and bring it back.
ACT FIVE
Jiggy Challenge – Land, Sea, Not Air
At the museum door, Klungo wants you to race against others in a Gobi vehicle.
Jiggy Challenge – Canned and Panned
Bottles, next to Loggo, requests you to push the sheep balls inside the toilet.
Jiggy Challenge – Checkpoint Charlies
Mr. Fit, at the kickball field, wants you to drive a Gobi vehicle through checkpoints.
Jinjo Challenge – Taxi
Near the Stonehenge Ruins, Jinjo wants you to bring him to his place.
Jinjo Challenge – Speed
Jinjo, on a pipe of the Snowman’s hat, wants you to exceed the marked speed.
Jinjo Challenge – Fetch
Inside a tunnel below the igloo, Jinjo wants you to find his item and bring it back.
ACT SIX
Jiggy Challenge – Home Improvements: Igloo Edition
Boggy, in front of his igloo, requests you to destroy his igloo and push them off.
Jiggy Challenge – Even Older Dog, Newer Tricks
Near Loggo, Captain Blubber wants you to defeat Mecha Mr. Patch.
Jiggy Challenge – Eggcellent Racing
Klungo, near the pyramid, challenges you to a race him in a honeycomb vehicle.
Jiggy Challenge – Mumbo’s Stunt Spectacular
Near Cheato, Mumbo Jumbo wants you perform tricks while giving commands.
Jiggy Challenge – Mad Monster Mix Up
Bottles, near the graveyard, challenges you to an air race against him.
Jiggy Challenge – Baa For the Course
At the kickball field, Mr. Fit asks you to play golf with a limited number of bumps.
Jinjo Challenge – Hurling
Inside the Snowman’s hat, Jinjo begs you to kick him as far as possible.
Jinjo Challenge – Fetch
On a ledge on the wall, Jinjo requests you to find his item and bring it back.
MUSICAL NOTES
- ✤ Around the statue of Banjo and Kazooie (14)
- ✤ On the red and yellow scarf leading up to the snowman (14)
- ✤ Between the eggs in Terry’s Nest (19)
- ✤ Below the red magical book called Cheato (19)
- ✤ Atop the head of the Golden Goliath by the soccer field (19)
- ✤ Inside Boggy’s Igloo in the Freezeezy Peak area (23)
- ✤ Underwater in the Treasure Cavern found below Boggy’s Igloo (23)
- ✤ Atop the ship in the Rusty Bucket Bay area (23)
- ✤ Around a generator found on the top of the snowman’s hat (23)
- ✤ On the wooden platforms near Mumbo Jumbo’s Skull (23)