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Donkey Kong Bananza
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☽ DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC out now!
☽ Learn how to solve Banandiumtone's Puzzles.
☽ All Collectibles: Banandium Gems and Fossils
☽ Learn How to Skip Layers Entirely!
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☽ Post-Game: Rehearsal Halls | Secret Ending
A guide to Post-Game content in Donkey Kong Bananza. See all the features and unlockables available post-game, such as the bananza rehearsal halls, new outfits, new quests, as well as things to do after completing the main story!
List of Contents
All Post-Game Content and Unlockables
- Bananza Rehearsal Halls
- Pauline's Gold-Mining Gear
- SL10 Ingot Isle Cave-In Becomes Accessible
- Unlock New Features from Grumpy Kong
- Invisibility Tie from Poppy Kong
- Pauline's Diva Dress
- New Quest in Groove Layer (SL1300)
- Fossil Museum in Groove Layer (SL1300)
- Glamtone Outfit Challenges
- Rowdy Race Mode in Racing Layer
- More Banandium Gems to Collect
Bananza Rehearsal Halls
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|---|---|
| Bananza Rehearsal | How to Unlock |
| Kong Elder | Collect a total of 300 Banandium Gems |
| Zebra Elder | Collect a total of 350 Banandium Gems |
| Ostrich Elder | Collect a total of 400 Banandium Gems |
| Elephant Elder | Collect a total of 500 Banandium Gems |
| Snake Elder | Collect a total of 600 Banandium Gems |
| Great Harmoneel | Complete the 5 Elders' Rehearsals |
After finishing the game, you also receive the Bananza Rehearsal from the five elders and the Great Harmoneel. Note that you need to collect a total of 600 Banandium Gems to unlock all the Bananza Rehearsal Halls.
Completing the Rehearsal Halls of the elders will give you additional Banandium Gems as a reward. You can use these to upgrade skills and unlock the new Golden Skills.
Pauline's Gold-Mining Gear
Two of the unlockables available in the post-game are the Gold-Mining Gear for Pauline and Mining Helmet for DK. This outfit doubles the amount of Gold that you can get, making it easier to farm for them.
Ingot Isle Cave-In (SL10) Becomes Accessible
The very first area, Ingot Isle Cave-In (SL10), becomes accessible upon clearing the main story. New content is also included, so be sure to visit this area.
Ingot Isle (SL 1-10) Collectibles Map
Pay Grumpy Kong with Gold to Unlock New Features
Grumpy Kong appears at Ingot Isle Cave-In (SL10) and requests you to pay him to construct three projects in the layer.
These include Battle Rush, Boss Rush, and Baboomtown Restoration Project. The last one restores Ingot Isle in its original form and adds a giant gold statue of Donkey Kong at the top of the building.
| Feature | Gold Required |
|---|---|
 |
5000 Gold |
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10000 Gold |
 Baboomtown Restoration Project |
120000 Gold |
Complete Grumpy Kong's Projects to Get the Invisibility Tie
Poppy Kong will give you the Invisibility Tie once Grumpy Kong completes all three construction projects in Ingot Isle Cave-In. This is a novelty neckwear that makes Donkey Kong invisible though enemies and allies can still see him.
Obtain Replica Ancient Records as Reward
Completing all Rehearsal Halls unlocks a replica of the elder's Ancient Record as a reward. It is made of an unbreakable terrain type that you can use it to destroy terrain and Turf Surf.
How to Get Replica Ancient Records
Pauline's Diva Dress
Completing the five Elders' Bananza Rehearsals rewards you with the Diva Dress. This is the same red hat and dress that Pauline wears in previous games such as Super Mario Odyssey.
All Easter Eggs and References
New Quest in Groove Layer (SL1300)
A new event will occur at the Groove Layer (SL1300) wherein the sound from the Disco Hall stops working. By completing the Repair the Disco Hall quest, you will be able to change the background music of that area.
Fossil Museum in Groove Layer (SL1300)
The Groove Layer (SL1300) also houses the Fossil Museum, a room that shows all the Fossil types that you have spent to buy clothes at the Style Shops. You can find the museum on the top-right side near upon entering the first room of the layer.
Tracking down every Fossil in the Underground World grants one Banandium Gem from the museum curator.
Glamtone Outfit Challenges
Glamtone, a new Fractone, will start to appear in various locations in the layers to offer you an outfit challenge. Wear the outfit that matches their description to earn you a Banandium Gem as a reward.
All Glamtone Outfit Solutions and Locations
Rowdy Race Mode in Racing Layer (SL1100)
You can challenge yourself to a time attack mode on the Racing Layer (SL1100) with Rowdy Race. Hone your driving skills and try to best your personal record!
Racing Layer (SL 1100) Collectibles Map
More Banandium Gems to Collect
Post-game areas and content such as the Ingot Isle Cave-In (SL10) and Bananza Rehearsals contain more Banandium Gems to collect and upgrade DK's skills further.
Banandium Gems List and Locations
Things to Do After Clearing the Game
- Collect All 777 Banandium Gems
- Collect All 696 Fossils and Get All Clothes
- Collect All 110 Music Discs
- Complete All 108 Challenge Ruins
Collect All 777 Banandium Gems
Collecting all 777 Banandium Gems allows you to upgrade DK's skills. In addition, you can also unlock the post-game content, Bananza Rehearsal, after collecting a specific number of Banandium Gems.
Banandium Gems List and Locations
Collect All 696 Fossils and Get All Clothes
Fossils allow you to exchange them for clothing items in the Style Shops. There are a total of 696 Fossils found in the Layers and are required to collect if you want to unlock all clothing items for DK and Pauline.
Collect All 110 Music Discs
There are a total of 110 Music Discs that you need to collect to increase the number of background songs that can be played in the game. You can obtain them upon defeating an enemy.
Complete All 108 Challenge Ruins
There are a total of 108 Challenge Ruins available in the game. Completing Challenge Courses give you three Banandium Gems while Battle Challenges only give one.
List of All 108 Challenge Ruins
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