Isle O’Hags, featured as the expansive overworld in the game Banjo-Tooie, encompasses a vast island housing nineteen distinct themed worlds, including the familiar Spiral Mountain. Unlike its predecessor, where Gruntilda’s Lair served as the game’s overworld with various entrance doors to worlds, the lair suffered extensive damage due to the intervention of Gruntilda Winkybunion’s sisters, Mingella and Blobbelda. Consequently, only the main room of her lair remains accessible hosting the coveted Red Magical Book known as Cheato. The appearance of the Hag 1 machine in Spiral Mountain brought about the creation of a tunnel adjacent to the Tree Stumps, leading to the Digger Tunnels. Here, Banjo and Kazooie encounter Klungo, Gruntilda Winkybunion’s loyal henchman, engaging in an epic wattle. Once victorious, the northern grid unlocks, granting the protagonists passage to the Jinjo Village, signaling the beginning of their adventure. Beyond the entrances to the diverse worlds, Isle O’Hags boasts several points of interest, such as the huge Jiggywiggy Temple, a vital location for unlocking new playable worlds. Heggy’s Nest serves as a pivotal site for hatching Stop ‘n’ Swop eggs, unveiling rare rewards. Additionally, Honey B.’s Hive enables the protagonists to exchange collected Extra Honeycombs, augmenting their maximum health. Notably, the entire isle is designed to resemble Banjo and Kazooie’s icon, which originally accompanied the health bar in the game Banjo-Kazooie. Positioned to the left, Banjo’s head is featured, while Kazooie’s head adorns the right side. In the sequel game Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts, the long tunnel leading to Isle O’Hags can be found in Spiral Mountain. Unfortunately, the entrance leading to the Digger Tunnels is presently barred by a huge pile of heavy boulders.
» Jiggywiggy's Temple
Jiggywiggy’s Temple is a hallowed location that serves as a crucial site in Banjo-Tooie, a popular video game set in the enchanting Isle O’ Hags. Tucked away in the Wooded Hollow, the temple is a place where players can embark on Jiggywiggy’s Challenge and unlock new worlds. Guarding the entrance is the sole Disciple of Jiggywiggy, who gives Banjo and Kazooie entry once they’ve collected enough Jiggies for each challenge. Inside the temple, Master Jiggywiggy, the leader of the sect, awaits them, wielding the holy Crystal Jiggy, which he uses to unlock new worlds once they have triumphantly completed each challenge. Jiggywiggy’s Temple is an intriguing section that holds many secrets. Behind the temple’s curtains is a secret and special passage that leads to wooden signs that offer crucial hints about the game. These wooden signs help players locate every Jiggy in Banjo-Tooie, but they remain silent until Madame Grunty from Witchyworld allows players to interact. According to the temple’s disciple, no food is allowed within its walls, save for items from McJiggy’s. In Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge, Jiggywiggy’s Temple can be found in Spiral Mountain. Although it serves the same purpose as it did in Banjo-Tooie, Master Jiggywiggy is unable to touch the Jiggies due to Gruntilda Winkybunion’s curse. This curse forces him to rely on Banjo and Kazooie to collect the Jiggies instead. However, he still permits Banjo and Kazooie to interact with the Crystal Jiggy to unlock the paths to the worlds if they’ve enough Jiggies. The Disciple of Jiggywiggy is nowhere to be found, and players can visit the temple as many times as they desire. Nevertheless, they must have the required number of Jiggies in order to interact with the holy Crystal Jiggy. Master Jiggywiggy presents no challenges in this game. Once Banjo and Kazooie have obtained enough Jiggies, he opens the path to the Crystal Jiggy, unlocking access to the next world. Jiggywiggy’s Temple is a vital location in the Banjo-Kazooie game series, and it serves as an important hub that connects players to new and exciting playable worlds.
» Heggy's Nest
Heggy’s Egg Shed is a well-known place in the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, where players can find the character Heggy, the skilled egg-hatching hen. This cozy cottage is a popular spot for Banjo and Kazooie to visit on their adventure-filled journey. In the Wooded Hollow area of the hub world Isle O’ Hags, Banjo and Kazooie first enter Heggy’s Egg Shed and realize that they need Mystery Eggs from the Stop ‘n’ Swop series to unlock various awards. The eggs can be found throughout the game and can be given to Heggy, who will hatch them for free. Each hatched egg unlocks a different award that is sure to aid Banjo and Kazooie. To access the Split-Up Pads, Kazooie’s Bill Drill must be used on a specific spot in Heggy’s Egg Shed. These pads can then be used to split Kazooie from Banjo, allowing her to climb a slope and hatch the yellow egg that is out of Heggy’s reach. In the re-released version of the game Banjo-Tooie, players can hatch six Mystery Eggs of Stop ‘n’ Swop However, these special eggs must first be collected in the re-release version of the game Banjo-Kazooie to be used in Heggy’s Egg Shed. While the awards from the original version can still be obtained, they are not assigned to specific eggs anymore. Instead, they are unlocked based on the total number of eggs hatched. To add to the excitement three new eggs have been introduced in the updated version of the game. The Bronze Mystery Egg, Silver Mystery Egg, and Gold Mystery Egg can now be acquired by players through different methods than the old eggs and are part of Stop ‘n’ Swop II, the sequel of the original one while its real use is still unknown.
» Honey B's Hive
Honey B.’s Hive is a structure that made its debut in the video game Banjo-Tooie, situated within the Plateau area of Isle O’ Hags atop a prominent brown hill. Resembling a wooden beehive, the hive requires the protagonists to use their Talon Trot ability to ascend the steep incline and gain access. Within the hive, Banjo and Kazooie encounter a significant character called Honey B., a large queen bee adorned in yellow with black stripes. Upon meeting Honey B., she offers Banjo and Kazooie an opportunity to enhance their maximum health by exchanging a specific number of Extra Honeycombs. With each exchange, the requirement for acquiring an additional health point increases. This is visualized through the removal of honeycombs from a wooden shelf that can be found behind Honey B., indicating the remaining potential for maximum health points. It’s worth noting that this health point increase also applies to Banjo and Kazooie’s separated forms when utilizing Split-Up pads. In the handheld game Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge, Honey B.’s Hive reappears within the overworld, called Spiral Mountain. Located in Spiral Rise, adjacent to Gruntilda’s Lair and the big shattered stone head resembling King Jingaling, Honey B. serves the same purpose and exhibits identical behavior as in the previous game Banjo-Tooie. Banjo and Kazooie can find Extra Honeycombs in other playable worlds to augment their maximum health points. However, analogous to the previous game, the exact number of health points achievable through exchanges remains concealed, as two honeycombs persistently adorn the shelf.
» List of Collectibles
JIGGIES
Jiggy #01: The initial Jiggy can be obtained early in the game to progress and gain access to Jiggywiggy’s Temple, unlocking the first world Mayahem Temple. Once the conversation with King Jingaling concludes, he will give you the first Jiggy before transforming into a Zombie.
Jiggy #02: In order to earn this Jiggy, you need to explore the different worlds and find all the yellow Jinjos. Once you successfully reunite the family, a clip is shown, where they will drop a Jiggy onto the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can collect.
Jiggy #03: To get this Jiggy, you must explore the different worlds of Isle O’ Hags and find all the orange Jinjos. Once you successfully reunite the family, a clip is shown, where they’ll drop a Jiggy onto the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can pick up.
Jiggy #04: In order to earn this Jiggy, you need to explore the different worlds and find all the green Jinjos. Once you successfully reunite the family, a clip is shown, where they will drop a Jiggy onto the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can collect.
Jiggy #05: For this Jiggy, you must explore the worlds of Isle O’ Hags and find all the orange Jinjos. Upon successfully reuniting the family, a sequence will be shown, where the Jinjos will drop a Jiggy on the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can grab.
Jiggy #06: To get this Jiggy, you must explore the different worlds of Isle O’ Hags and find all the red Jinjos. Once you successfully reunite the family, a clip is shown, where they will drop a Jiggy onto the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can pick up.
Jiggy #07: In order to earn this Jiggy, you need to explore the different worlds and find all the black Jinjos. Once you successfully reunite the family, a clip is shown, where they will drop a Jiggy onto the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can collect.
Jiggy #08: For this Jiggy, you have to explore the worlds of Isle O’ Hags and find all the white Jinjos. Upon successfully reuniting the family, a sequence will be shown, where the Jinjos will drop a Jiggy on the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can grab.
Jiggy #09: To get this Jiggy, you must explore the different worlds of Isle O’ Hags and find all the brown Jinjos. Once you successfully reunite the family, a clip is shown, where they’ll drop a Jiggy onto the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can pick up.
Jiggy #10: In order to earn this Jiggy, you must explore the different worlds and collect all the pink Jinjos. Once you successfully reunite the family, a sequence is shown, where they’ll drop a Jiggy onto the ground inside their house, in the center of the room, which you can collect.
MUSICAL NOTES
✤ Within a wooden log situated in the Pine Grove area (20)
✤ Adjacent to the entrance door of Cloud Cuckooland (10)
✤ Around the building of Hailfire Peaks (20)
✤ Upon a wooden sign near the entrance door of the Plateau (10)
✤ Atop the Red House within the Jinjo Village (20)
EXTRA HONEYCOMBS
Extra Honeycomb #01: To get this Extra Honeycomb, navigate to one of the warp holes and proceed to the Plateau. Upon arrival, make a right turn and use Kazooie’s Talon Trot ability to walk up the slope leading to Honey B’s Hive and grab it beneath the hive’s top right corner.
GLOWBOS
Glowbo #01: To obtain the first Glowbo, proceed to the Cliff Top and traverse the bridge that leads to the entrance of Hailfire Peak. Once there, navigate behind the building and ascend the green vine to reach the summit, where the first Glowbo awaits, ready to be collected.
Glowbo #02: In Glitter Gulch Mine’s Waterfall Chamber, a rock boasting Kazooie’s silhouette awaits, poised to be shattered using the Talon Torpedo. Going through the opening leads to a cave in Hailfire Peaks, where the Ice Key can be used to unlock the Mega-Glowbo’s vault.
JINJOS
Jinjo #01: This Jinjo is situated at the rear of an extensive tunnel, meticulously constructed by the Hag 1, positioned next to the entrance door leading to Jiggywiggy’s Temple. To find this particular Jinjo, one must simply follow the designated pathways marked along the terrain.
Jinjo #02: To get the specific Jinjo, access one of the warp holes located on Isle O’ Hags and navigate towards the Plateau area. Keep an eye out for a boulder close to a sign, where the Digger tracks commence and use the Bill Drill to demolish the boulder, and reveal the Jinjo.
Jinjo #03: Use one of the warp holes located in Isle O’ Hags to travel to the Wasteland, where a cluster of rocky pillars awaits on the left side. Ascend the pillars and explore the elevated levels in order to find two Jinjos at the far end, while one of them disguises itself as a Minjo.
Jinjo #04: Near Jamjars Silo in the Clifftop, you’ll find yellow footprints leading up to an alcove holding a Jinjo. To reach it, make your way to the Hailfire Peak’s building and go around the back, where you’ll come across a pair of Claw Clamber Boots to walk up and get the Jinjo.
