Overworld Intro
Collect the Balloons
Taj's Races

Collect the Balloons

The first balloons you should collect are in the Overworld. Like how T.T. has hidden keys in the courses, Taj has hidden balloons in the Overworld.
(0 Balloons)
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This one is right on the ramp of Dino Domain. Or, when you start the game, it is on the first ramp that you see. (Car, Hovercraft, Plane)
(1 Balloon)
Number two is to the left of Wizpig's face. Go past the next waterfall and it should be right in front on your face. (Plane)
(2 Balloons)
This next one is by the log tunnel that connects the Snow World's river to the ocean. Push the brakes before you reach this tiny ledge! (Plane)
(3 Balloons)
Look at the map in the bottom right corner for reference. Use the plane to go through the log tunnel and shoot out past the little area. Turn around and you should see balloon #4. This is the last overworld balloon. (Plane, Hovercraft)
(4 Balloons)

DINO DOMAIN
Now go to Dino Domain, complete the tracks, race the boss, win the Silver Coin Challenge, and beat the boss again. This is the daily schedule for balloon winning in the worlds!
(12 Balloons)

THE OTHER WORLDS
Now go to all of the other three worlds and do the same thing you did in Dino Domain.
(36 Balloons)

FUTURE FUNLAND
Do it again in Future Funland and you'll find yourself with...
(44 Balloons)

TAJ
Every once in a while Taj will challenge you to a race. If you beat him in these races, you will be able to race Wizpig as long as you have...
(47 Balloons)

Taj's Races

[Listen to Taj]
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Taj, the genie of the island, challenges you to three races to test your driving skills. If you beat him, he awards you with a golden balloon. Each race is in a different vehicle. Below are maps of each race in case you get confused of where to go. Next to them are strategies, but each challenge really isn't that hard. So if you're an expert at Diddy Kong Racing, it won't take you a long time to accomplish this.

Car Challenge
This race is very easy. If you are an expert you might be able to powerslide the whole way through.
Hovercraft Challenge
This might very well be the hardest challenge. You can cut through Snowflake Mountain's entrance place, but not through Taj's meadow. He will say you have taken the wrong route. Be sure to hop around every turn using the R button.

Plane Challenge
This race is fairly easy and almost like the hovercraft race. be sure when you re-enter Taj's meadow to make a tight bank turn or you will hit the wall and lose a lot of time.