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World 1 — Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!

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The first world mixes jungle, snow and ship rigging. Clear the nine normal levels and their bonus rooms before Wild Sting. Deck Trek branches into two map routes, so use another visit to open the branch you did not choose first.

Jungle Jaunt

Move right over the jungle steps and open Rambi’s crate. Keep him past N for the second bonus wall. For Bonus 1, pass K and the Slippa steps, then jump from the right side of the tree onto the breakable ground below. Grab the rope that appears. For Bonus 2, use Rambi on the wall immediately after N, marked by bananas. Continue toward the exit for G.

Freezing Fun

Allow for sliding before the icy jumps and use the flying Hogwashes as stepping stones. Wait for a clear path around the tire and Zinger. For the single bonus, pass K and the following Gnawty, roll down the slope and jump right into the floating barrel. In the bonus, collect the fast-rising Life Balloons before following the room to its right-hand exit.

Simian Swing

Watch the Zingers before changing ropes. For Bonus 1, reach the Gnawty before the Continue Point, bounce from it and land on the breakable ground just before the small step. Take the appearing rope upward. For Bonus 2, pass the checkpoint and follow the bananas beneath the canopy to the lower platform and barrel. The room lets you use Kong Tokens for extra lives.

Deck Trek

Climb past the Mini-Neckys, checking their coconut paths before a long ascent. For Bonus 1, enter the barrel on the right immediately after the Continue Point. O is in the scaffolding room with two Mincers. For Bonus 2, pass the second TNT Barrel and look up and left above two Gnawtys. Use Expresso inside to cross the gap for N and G.

Take the explosive barrel near the exit onto the world map. The upper obstruction opens Rope Ravine; the lower one opens Tire Trail. Play Deck Trek again to obtain another barrel and open the other branch.

Rope Ravine

Stay on a safe rope until the next transfer is clear. For Bonus 1, pass the first three barrel cannons and reach the rope at O. Drop into the barrel directly below the letter. For Bonus 2, drop into the gap after N. The underwater room contains bananas and Kong Tokens; its exit is on the left.

Tire Trail

This level has three bonuses. From the first tire, head left around the wall and cross the wide gap to Bonus 1. Before the Continue Point, jump past the Kritters onto the breakable ground for the rope to Bonus 2. After the checkpoint, use the tires to climb high, then find Bonus 3 beneath the Zinger. N is inside that final bonus.

Riggin‘ Rumble

Wait on solid footing when Slippas occupy the ropes. Jump on Klaptraps or use barrels. For Bonus 1, pass O, the DK Barrel and banana bunch, then climb down beside the Kritter on the lower mast. Head left toward the banana bunch and catch the barrel below. For Bonus 2, pass N and climb the rising pillars. Jump from the third along the banana trail onto the breakable deck, then grab the rope.

Congo Carnage

Use the steel kegs to clear enemies and weak walls. Keep the second for the wall beyond the Continue Point. For Bonus 1, climb down the very first rope to the barrel beneath K. For Bonus 2, reach the second seated Necky and drop from its step into the nearby barrel. That room provides another Kong Token extra-life opportunity.

Arctic Barrel Arsenal

Fire when the receiving barrel and clear flight path align. For Bonus 1, shoot upward from the opening barrel and steer left into the bonus barrel. For Bonus 2, count to the fourth barrel after the Continue Point. Fire when it is farthest left to reach the offscreen barrel. Use the cannon at the upper right of the bonus room to return.

Boss: Wild Sting Fling

Wait near the middle for Wild Sting’s low pass and jump onto its back. Rolling and cartwheeling do not damage it. After each hit, its flight becomes faster and flatter, so reset your position rather than chasing it to the screen edge. Seven hits open Kremlantis. Before leaving, check both Deck Trek branches and all three Tire Trail bonuses, then save with a complete KONG set.