Struggling to grab all three Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza’s Spinning Laser Zone? Here’s a no-nonsense, gamer-to-gamer guide on how to grab them without getting fried.
Welcome to the Laser Show (a.k.a. SL301)
Alright, DK mains—if you’re trekking through the Canyon Layer in Donkey Kong Bananza, there’s a spicy little course called Spinning Laser Zone (code: SL301) that’s packing three Banandium Gems. One’s just vibing in plain sight, one’s buried like a secret snack stash, and one is your end-of-level prize.
This is the fourth challenge course in the Canyon Layer, and you’ll stumble across it pretty early. Just ride the mine cart to Longneck Plateau, and when you hit the village area, dig straight down. Boom—you’re in.
Now let’s laser-dodge our way to all three gems.
Banandium Gem #1 – A Walk in the Park (Kinda)
The first gem is chilling not far from the start. You’ll get past a few spinning laser traps on the main route, and there it is. No secret walls. No wild timing puzzles. Just don’t get roasted.
Pro Tip:
Use that R button slam to pop up protective pillars on marked zones. These things are lifesavers and make you feel like DK just got his own tower defense game.
Banandium Gem #2 – Dig or Die Trying
Now here’s where it gets spicy. The second gem is straight-up buried in the final laser section before the course ends. You’ll need to scan the area with your R button to reveal the hidden gem location. And yes, you’ll also need to dig down to get to it.
Bonus Tip:
Don’t panic—the lasers in this final stretch move at grandma speed. You’ve got breathing room, but use the protective pillars again if you’re feeling cooked.
Banandium Gem #3 – The Victory Lap
The last gem is basically your participation trophy for surviving the spinny death tunnel. It’s just sitting at the end of the course, no strings attached.
Walk it off like a champ and grab your shiny prize.
Why Even Bother with These Gems?
Banandium Gems aren’t just collectibles for the flex—they fuel your skill tree, which turns DK from jungle gym champ to full-on Bananza beast. More gems = more upgrades = less dying.
You want harder punches? Wild new forms? Go gem hunting.
Final Thoughts from the Treehouse
Spinning Laser Zone isn’t just a mid-layer detour—it’s a test of your timing, digging skills, and how well you can remember to press R without flailing. But hey, once you know where the danger zones and buried goodies are, it’s a clean run.
So go in, grab those gems, and show those lasers who’s boss.
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