Mega Banana

Collect bananas to earn extra lives and explore hidden bonus stages for rare items.

The Mega Banana is a power-up item found within the jungles of Donkey Kong Country. The Kongs can find items by discovering hidden bonus stages, where items are earned via solving puzzles.

Quick Facts

Type: Power-Up Item
Affiliation: Donkey Kong Country

Lore & Background

It states that the game's story begins when King K. Rool and the Kremlings steal the Kongs' banana hoard, which Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must reclaim. Bananas are collectible items found within levels and hidden bonus stages. Collecting 100 bananas grants an extra life.

Reader's Guide

It states that each level contains collectible bananas, letters that spell out K–O–N–G, balloons, and animal tokens. These items can be found within the main level or by discovering hidden bonus stages, where they are earned via solving puzzles. Collecting 100 bananas grants an extra life.

Did You Know?

The player can increase their completion percentage by finding bonus stages, up to a maximum of 101%.
Reaching 101% completion unlocks a different ending in Donkey Kong Country.