The end of a level is signalled by a checkerboarded section, where Donkey Kong awaits the barrel. Walls and ambiental objects, such as shrubs, have no bearing on the barrel's condition, although some palm trees shake when bumped into, and, in level 5, such trees produce coconuts that can damage the barrel. The barrel also has perceptible weight, which causes movement to be more difficult on slanted paths, or increase the amount of damage taken by the barrel in relation to the fall distance. When the energy bar is completely drained, the barrel breaks open and loses a life, respawning at the starting point with the timer reset. The barrel can take damage if it bumps into an enemy or falls from a height onto the ground, and will instantly lose all of its energy should it end up in a bottomless pit or a river stream. The player has a set amount of time to reach the finish, which varies from level to level.
Every level starts out on a spot marked by a red cross and the barrel initially has a full energy bar (taking the form of a banana, labelled "DAMAGE").
The Kremlings sometimes use explosive barrels.At the beginning of the game, the player is given 5 lives. Some furniture seen inside the homes of Kong characters is based off wooden barrels. The main pathway leading to the entrance of Cranky Kong's house, at the top of trees in the jungle, is controlled by "Trigger Barrels". 
Funky Kong's airplane seems to be composed by multiple wooden barrels. The same location also possesses a helipad for Bluster Kong's Barrelcopter, and a launch pad for a Rocket Barrel. There is a factory called Barrelworks, where wooden barrels are fabricated. The barrel theme is also featured in the Donkey Kong Country animated series. Bonus Stages in the game Donkey Kong 64 often take place inside giant barrels. In the game Donkey Kong Country, the Cranky Kong's Cabin resembles a giant wooden barrel. Barrel Cannon/Arrow Barrel/Autofire Barrel/Blast Barrel/Delayed Blast Barrel. That way, they have become a symbol for the series.īarrels are found in most games used usually as weapons, for accessing Bonus Stages, transportation methods, or even as enemies. They first appeared in the 1981 game Donkey Kong for Arcade and have remained a recurring item since then. Artwork of a regular barrel from the game Donkey Kong Country Returns for Wii.īarrels are common items in the Donkey Kong game series.
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