Wall switches^[1] are a type of switch found inDonkey Kong 64. The switches can be activated byDiddy Kong'sChimpy Charge orChunky Kong'sPrimate Punch. These switches have numerous different functions, such as opening doors, activating platforms, releasing aGolden Banana, etc., and can be found in all thelevels ofDonkey Kong 64. There are several types of these switches.

Variations[edit]

Diddy/Chunky Switches[edit]

Chunky Kong Switch

Diddy Kong Switch

Three switches are found in the game: two with Chunky Kong's face, and the other one with Diddy Kong's face.

• The Diddy Switch can be found inAngry Aztec in the room where he has to rescueTiny Kong. Activating it raises some platforms to help Diddy chimpy-charge the K-O-N-G Switches.
• The first Chunky Switch can be found inFrantic Factory in the room next to where Chunky was locked. Once the switch is activated, the player has a limited time where some platforms rise and lower, which makes a way to a Golden Banana. The second switch is in theToy Monster room, and when the switch is pressed, the chest containing the toy enemies opens.

K-O-N-G Switches[edit]

K-O-N-G Switches are found in a temple in Angry Aztec, in the room where Diddy rescues Tiny. Diddy first needs to chimpy-charge the Diddy Switch in the room to make some platforms rise so he can reach the switches. Once Diddy activates all the switches in order, Tiny is freed, and Diddy is rewarded with a Golden Banana.

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  K Switch

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  O Switch

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  N Switch

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  G Switch

1-2-3-4 Switches[edit]

Pressed 1 and 2 switches

Several Number Switches can be found in the game. Only Diddy can access their room, thus activating them.

• A group can be found in an R & D room of Frantic Factory. The switches can be activated in three sets of combinations. Each opens a door with some enemies inside. Once all enemies in the room are defeated, a Golden Banana is released.
• Another group can be found inCreepy Castle. If the player activates the switches in order (1, 2, 3, and then 4), the coffin releases a Golden Banana. However, if the player activates them out of order, two doors open, freeing some enemies. One of the two doors has aBanana Balloon, which is necessary to complete the game 100%.

Gongs[edit]

A gong

Several gongs can be found in the game. Only Diddy can activate them by chimpy-charging.

• Two can be found in Angry Aztec's lobby onKong Isle. Activating them raises aBonus Barrel, which only Tiny can reach.
• Another four gongs can be found in Angry Aztec. Activating them raises a tower, on top of which is a Golden Banana for Diddy. Also,Squawks can helptiny Tiny reach the top of the tower to enter it and race a beetle to win another Golden Banana.

Shields[edit]

A shield

Three shields can be found in the museum of Creepy Castle. Activating all of them opens a skull with a rock inside, which is necessary to get the Golden Banana. Only Chunky can activate them.

References[edit]

• Switches
• Donkey Kong 64 objects