Jiggoseum, a colossal stadium that emulates the grandeur of ancient Roman amphitheaters, is the fourth playable world in the video game, Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts. Situated in the game’s hub world, called Showdown Town, the world revolves around sports, with Jiggy-Challenges that prominently feature sports equipment such as basketballs. The ground of Jiggoseum is adorned with round, small ramps that showcase various types of sports balls, ostensibly representing the range of sports played in the world. Upon entering the stadium, players are greeted with a racing track that encircles the interior of the big stadium in a circular shape. The track is predominantly used by Jiggy-Challenges hosted by Trophy Thomas, who invites players to race against him or complete a race while skillfully dodging obstacles on the track. The walls of the stadium are lined with numerous viewing stands, which provide visitors with an ideal vantage point to spectate the games taking place in Jiggoseum. Additionally, several golden statues can be seen adorning the windows, each holding a bowl aloft in their hands. Towards the southern end, a colossal wooden ramp with a giant golden Laurel Wreath Statue can be seen that is used in Jiggy-Challenges like Boggy’s Dart game. Interestingly, beneath the enormous ramp, there is a food court that offers a variety of tasty treats such as pizzas and hotdogs to Jiggoseum’s patrons. In addition, the music of Jiggoseum features a truncated version of the playable world Hailfire Peaks from the previous game, Banjo-Tooie. To access the first Act, players must find twelve Jiggies and place the Game Globe, provided by Lord of Games, on its plinth in Showdown Town. However, the most intriguing aspect of Jiggoseum lies in its fourth and fifth Act, which include Jiggy-Challenges hosted by the antagonist, Gruntilda. Successfully defeating Gruntilda’s challenges will reward players with the Scuba Seat, which enables driving the trolley vehicle underwater without losing air, and the laser part, which allows to destroy red fences in Showdown Town, thereby discovering new areas.
» Gruntilda Winkybunion in Jiggoseum
Jiggoseum is a remarkable world in the game that presents players with not one, but two thrilling Jiggy-Challenges, both of which are hosted by the game’s antagonist, Gruntilda Winkybunion. In the fourth Act, Gruntilda can be found on a small platform close to the world’s portal, where she reveals her plan to the protagonists. She has flooded the entire Jiggoseum stadium, rendering it unusable, and it is up to Banjo and Kazooie to stop her by beating her in a Jiggy-Challenge. The aim of this challenge is to knock beach balls into Gruntilda Winkybunion’s goal, while she tries to prevent the protagonists from scoring goals. If Banjo and Kazooie manage to outsmart her, they will be rewarded with the Scuba Seat for their trolley in Showdown Town. This valuable upgrade allows them to dive underwater with their trolley vehicle without worrying about losing air, which is particularly useful when exploring aquatic sections. Moving on to the fifth Act, the wicked witch can be found in the middle of the stadium, where she unveils another new vehicle, which she has constructed. In a brief video clip, she showcases her vehicle equipped with a laser that she used to destroy objects within Jiggoseum. In this Jiggy-Challenge, Gruntilda Winkybunion attempts to destroy Billiard Balls with her laser, while Banjo and Kazooie must protect them from her laser for a certain amount of time. If they succeed in defending the Billiard Balls from the witch, Banjo and Kazooie will receive the laser part for their trolley in Showdown Town. This upgrade enables them to remove red brightening fences scattered throughout the world, unlocking new areas such as the Uptown Area of Showdown Town or accessing previously inaccessible Mumbo Crates.
» List of Collectibles
ACT ONE
ACT TWO
ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
ACT SIX
MUSICAL NOTES
✤ On the Green and Red checkered circular platform (14)
✤ Atop the various sport balls on the main floor (14)
✤ Opposite of the stadium’s ramp in a fountain (19)
✤ In one of the viewing stands on the North side (19)
✤ Around a hot dog stand in the concessions area (19)
✤ On the large ramp of Jiggoseum (23)
✤ Atop one of the viewing stands on the South side (23)
✤ Around the Dice Balls opposite of the stadium’s ramp (23)
✤ Atop the high platform hanging from the ceiling (23)
✤ On the right building near the fountain (23)
