Stuck on Hangin’ on Roof Road in Donkey Kong Bananza? Here’s your gamer-to-gamer guide to finding all three Banandium Gems in Lagoon Layer SL100—with pro tips, secret routes, and survival advice.
First major map in Donkey Kong Bananza? Say hello to Lagoon Layer. It’s big, it’s beautiful, and yeah—it’s out to make you cry. Right in the heart of this monkey madness lies your first real test: Hangin’ on Roof Road, a side-scrolling gauntlet full of moving platforms, slab puzzles, and enough enemy goons to make you wish you’d stayed in the jungle.
But if you want all the Banandium Gems (and let’s be real, of course you do), this guide’s got you. Here’s how to slap your way through the whole thing and nab Gems #12, #13, and #14.
Where to Find Hangin’ on Roof Road
From Lagoon Layer SL100, head toward the cave that’s literally shaped like a monkey’s face (DK’s taste in architecture is bold, we’ll give him that). Enter, and boom—you’re in the challenge course.
There are three bananas here, and they’re not just lying around. You’ll need reflexes, timing, and at least one Red Balloon (aka your cheat-death token) to grab ’em all.
Banandium Gem #12 – Rest Stop on Roof Road
Obstacle Rundown:
- Two sliding slabs start you off. They move slowly, so treat them like timed crosswalks. Wait, walk, chill.
- An enemy greets you at the end of the path—one punch, gone.
- Next up: A big ol’ slab with a hole in the middle. Get fancy and time your run, or play it safe and pause in the hole.
- Eventually you’ll reach a roundabout. Left for bonus chips, right for progress (and more danger).
Reward:
The platform at the end holds Banandium Gem #12, plus two boxes. Smash ’em for a Red Balloon. Trust us, you’ll want that later.
Pro Tip:
This gem’s your insurance policy. Get it first so if you wipe later, you’re respawning close to the end. Smart plays only.
Banandium Gem #14 – At the End of Roof Road
The Easier One (Relatively Speaking)
Continue forward from Gem #12. You’ll face more slabs, but this time each has holes in different spots. Think musical chairs meets Frogger.
Why It’s Tricky:
You’ve got to memorize slab patterns on the fly. If you’re caught off-guard, expect to sprint backward like your life depends on it. Spoiler: it does.
Reward:
At the end of this section is a high-up platform with Gem #14. Punch it and bag it.
Survival Tip:
This is why we told you to grab that Red Balloon. You mess up here, it scoops you up like nothing happened. Like a banana-flavored guardian angel.
Banandium Gem #13 – Hidden on Roof Road
The Painful One. The Rage Quitter. The “Why Did I Think This Was a Kids Game?” One.
After grabbing Gem #14, don’t bounce just yet. Head left toward the direction of oncoming slabs (yes, oncoming). You’re about to fight the traffic. Literally.
What to Do:
- The slabs are moving against you, and there’s no hole conveniently placed for easy travel.
- Solution? Punch through the slabs like a Kong possessed.
- Keep breaking your way left until you reach the far side of the course.
- You’ll find a secret platform—safe-ish.
Break through the stone wall and boom: Gem #13 is all yours.
Failsafe Strategy:
Save your game before doing this. No Red Balloon? Pause, restart the course. Otherwise, you’re looking at Game Over and possibly therapy.
After the Cleanup
Once you’ve got all three gems:
- Head back to the platform where you got Gem #14.
- There’s a barrel there that’ll warp you back to SL100.
- Before you bail, peek at the hidden banana chip platform across from the secret Gem #13 area. Free chips and another barrel? Worth the detour.
Pro Tips to Survive Roof Road
- Red Balloon First, Always – It’s basically your 1-up. Treat it like gold.
- Break, Don’t Dodge – You can punch through slabs. Use that Kong strength.
- Save Strategically – Especially before Gem #13. That one’s evil.
- Left Isn’t Wrong – The secret path is off the main route. Explore the edges.
Wrap-Up
Roof Road’s not just a cute name—it’s a full-on initiation. But once you punch your way through those slabs, dodge some pits, and snag those three bananas, you’ll be flexing your DK pride like a champ. Lagoon Layer may be big, but you’ve just conquered one of its trickiest corners.
So gear up, stock some Red Balloons, and show those slabs who’s boss.
Also check:
Donkey Kong Bananza: How to Respec Skills (And Where to Find Every Elder)
Thorny Hill Speed Surf Guide: How to Get All Bananas in DK Bananza’s Second Hilltop Challenge
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