Nutty Acres is a stunning tropical island encapsulated in a colossal airborne dome. The island is teeming with life and natural beauty and is the first world in the video game Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts. Accessible through portals in Showdown Town, Nutty Acres is a hub of activity, thanks to its thriving ecosystem and the efforts of the shaman, Mumbo Jumbo. One of the most distinctive features of Nutty Acres is the massive volcano that looms over the entire region. It is a daunting sight, with hot lava bubbling within. As players climb up the mountain, they will come across an airstrip where Bottles the mole resides. From here, they can take off in their custom-built vehicles and explore the island from above. In front of the enormous volcano, there are several huge hills that players can climb, and a path on the ground that leads to Mumbo’s farmhouse. The area is bustling with activity, with many friendly cows roaming about. To the right of the volcano, there is a long water canal that snakes around the entire farm. In certain Acts the water dries up, leaving behind a barren landscape. In the center of Nutty Acres lies a fenced area with Mumbo Jumbo’s farmhouse. Here players will find a golden statue and a vacuum called Vac o’ Nuts that sucks in coconuts, which is used in Jiggy-Challenges. Opposite to the farmhouse is Mumbo’s Nuts, where the shaman plants his coconuts. The swamp section near Mumbo’s Nuts is home to several old and damaged trees, while behind lies an enormous tree that holds the valuable Loco Coco used in Gruntilda’s Jiggy-Challenge. Furthermore, Nutty Acres is surrounded by a stunningly beautiful beach with palm trees that sway in the breeze. Small crabs can be found scurrying about on the sandy shore, along with boulders and different colored shells. On one side, there is a big wooden dock with several wooden crates, offering a scenic view of the island. To unlock the first playable Act, players need to place the Game Globe provided by Lord of Games on its plinth in the game’s hub world, Showdown Town. It’s worth noting that the third Act features a Jiggy-Challenge of the wicked witch Gruntilda. Successfully beating her Jiggy-Challenge rewards the protagonists with the High Grip Wheels for their trolley, which are required to make further progress in the game.
» Gruntilda Winkybunion in Nutty Acres
In the third Act of Nutty Acres, players are presented with a singular Jiggy-Challenge hosted by none other than the game’s main antagonist, Gruntilda Winkybunion. Positioned near a towering coconut tree in the swampy area, she informs Banjo and Kazooie of her latest creation, which is a massive vehicle constructed like a tower, providing ample storage space to hoard objects. She proceeds to demonstrate her intention by ramming the big palm tree, causing the island’s Loco Coco to fall into her tall storage. Her objective is to steal the Loco Coco, and it’s up to Banjo and Kazooie to thwart her plans. As Gruntilda Winkybunion continues to wreak havoc, they must take matters into their own hands and design a powerful vehicle equipped with several weapons and gadgets to stop her. Fortunately, the top side of her vehicle is not protected, allowing Banjo and Kazooie to ram into her at the start of the challenge and make her vehicle fall off. This causes the Loco Coco to roll out and results in a Jiggy-Challenge win. Another recommended tactic for the Jiggy-Challenge is to use the Fulgore’s Fist part onto Banjo and Kazooie’s vehicle. This upgrade enables them to easily knock the Loco Coco out of the tray in one hit, increasing their chances of success. Upon defeating the wicked witch in the Jiggy-Challenge, players are rewarded with the High Grip Wheels for their trolley in Showdown Town. This upgrade allows for easy navigation up slopes previously inaccessible with the old wheels. This grants players the opportunity to explore new sections of Showdown Town and reach new playable worlds of the game like Banjoland.
» List of Collectibles
ACT ONE
ACT TWO
ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
ACT SIX
MUSICAL NOTES
✤ Along the path from the hill down to the river (14)
✤ On the beach near some palm trees (14)
✤ Inside the Volcano on the platform (19)
✤ Atop the cliff above Mumbo’s Nuts (19)
✤ Underwater inside the Giant Pool (19)
✤ At the very top of the world on a big gear (23)
✤ On an island next to the East Cog (23)
✤ Around the path atop the volcano (23)
✤ On a platform in the swamp area (23)
✤ In the center of the level inside Mumbo’s Farmhouse (23)
