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Up the Big Ol' Tree
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Up the Big Ol' Tree is the second stage ofGreen Valley inKirby and the Rainbow Curse. This stage takes place inside of a large tree trunk. Eventually Kirby ends up in its branches and then makes his way up into the sky. Completing this stage unlocks stage 1-3Great Cave Escape.
Overview[edit]
Kirby enters the stage in the shade of a great "big ol' tree", with a rainbow and waterfall in the background. A trio of bushes to the right of thedoor provide an ideal hiding spot forPoint Stars.
Once he enters the big tree, Kirby starts at the bottom, and must make his way upward as the level progresses. False walls on either side of the trunk provide a hiding place for additionalfood and Point Stars. Should he have any sufficient Point Stars, he can go for the first treasure if necessary.
Next, Kirby reaches aLaunch Cannon out in the open, which he can use to launch into the skies above the treetops.Soarars fly by carryingpoint stars, and aBouncy hides in the clouds. Collecting all the blue point stars here within the time limit will reward the player with a1-Up.
The next area that follows features a cannon sequence where Kirby soars through the big tree's branches using multiple Launch Cannons. Proper launch timings will net some Point Stars, a 1-up and a treasure.
Kirby then proceeds to another area, even higher than the treetops. Hidden items are found near the top and bottom of this area, despite the directions on the signs. A pachinko-like segment is present in an upcoming bonusGray Zone, allowing for Kirby to pinball for extra Point Stars. Afterwards, Kirby can reach his firstCandy just before the end of the stage, allowing him to bulldoze through the piles ofStar Blocks and enemies ahead of him. Should he be fast enough, Kirby can get a 1-up.
In the last area, Kirby shoots himself up with a Launch Cannon to a place high up in the sky and covered in clouds. Hidden within the clouds are Point Star spinners. As per usual, theroulette wheel is not far off.
Treasure guide[edit]

| Treasure Chest locations in Up the Big Ol' Tree | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure | How to reach | |||
| In the second area near the top of the tree, Kirby should use aStar Dash to get past theGray Zone. | ||||
| Kirby mustStar Dash through theCotta Knights andCotta General in the third area and move upwards towards the treasure. | ||||
| In the third area, just before jumping into theLaunch Cannon, Kirby should enter the time-challengedoor. In the challenge, maneuvering around the bumpers will net Kirby the treasure. | ||||
| In the fourth area, Kirby should time the cannon fire just right to snag the treasure being tugged behind theSoarar. | ||||
| In the fifth area, Kirby must collect all the glowing puzzle pieces before time runs out to reveal the treasure. | ||||
Enemies[edit]
The following enemies appear in this stage:
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
| Bouncy | |
| Cotta General | |
| Cotta Knight | |
| Cannon Cotta | |
| Soarar |
Trivia[edit]
- When Kirby is blasted into the final area of the stage by the cannon after the Invincible Candy section, the sound effects of the metal blocks being broken and of thePoint Star being collected will more or less play the first fourteen notes of the background music. If Kirby manages to get into the cannon before the candy's effect wears off, the background music will change to the normal one when Kirby transitions into the final area, and the sound effects of the blocks and of the Point Star will mostly sync up exactly with the background music. It is not clear if this was intentional on part of the development team or not.
Gallery[edit]
- Japanese stage selection screen
- Approaching the "Big Ol' Tree"
- Riding up the hollow tree trunk using Rainbow Ropes.
- A hint is provided for how to deal with these Cannon Cottas.
- Approaching the top of the tree, and finding a chamber that's best dealt with using a Star Dash
- Approaching aGray Zone in the heights of the tree
- Entering a room with a timed Point Star inside
- Approaching the door to the Challenge Room
- Timing a launch past some moving Point Stars
- Riding into a spinning barrel
- Timing a launch out of another spinning barrel
- Partaking in the bonus pachinko area
- Finding someCandy near the end of the stage
- Blazing through the barricades and enemies using the Candy's effects
- Shooting up toward the final area in the stage
- Stage map
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 登れ!大樹の中 Nobore! Taiju no naka | Climb! Inside the Big Tree |
| French | L'escalade du grand arbre | The climb of the big tree |
| German | Rauf auf den ollen Baum | Up the old tree |
| Italian | Scalata al grande albero | Climb to the big tree |
| Spanish | Escalada al gran árbol | Climb to the big tree |


