- Squirrel with a Gun splash zone has one Golden Acorn and one Reload Wedge.
- Golden Acorn objective requires riding the area’s water slides until they turn gold.
- Reload Wedge location is beneath the springboard.
- Recommended approach is to explore the slides first, then search below the springboard.
Squirrel with a Gun splash zone overview
Squirrel with a Gun splash zone is a compact collectible area built around water slides, springboards, and bright floating attractions. Unlike zones that require combat, a vehicle, or a specialized weapon, Splash Zone focuses on movement and route coverage. The main challenge is recognizing which slides still need to be ridden and checking the lower area around the springboard.
The zone contains two listed collectibles:
| Collectible | Quantity | Requirement | Main clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Acorn | 1 | None listed | Ride every water slide |
| Reload Wedge | 1 | None listed | Search beneath the springboard |
The Golden Acorn objective is progression-based rather than a simple pickup. You need to use the water slides across the area. As each slide is ridden, its appearance changes. Continue checking the attractions until the slides turn gold, which signals that the objective has registered.
Golden Acorn
Ride every water slide in Splash Zone. The slides turn gold as they are completed.
Reload Wedge
Search directly under the springboard. It is not tied to a weapon requirement.
Movement Focus
Prioritize clean jumps, slide entrances, and safe landings instead of combat preparation.
Efficient Route
Sweep the slides first, then finish at the springboard to avoid repeated backtracking.
Treat Splash Zone as two short objectives: complete the water-slide sweep, then inspect the springboard area for the Reload Wedge.
How to get the Splash Zone Golden Acorn
The Golden Acorn is connected to the zone’s water slides. The objective is named Water Slide Fast Pass, and the completion condition is to ride all the water slides in Splash Zone. You do not need to search for a hidden switch or defeat a specific enemy for this collectible.
Use a systematic loop rather than jumping randomly between attractions. Start at the most accessible slide, ride it to completion, and then return to the main platform or nearby walkway. From there, choose the next slide and repeat the process. This makes it easier to see which slides have changed color.
Enter the slide area
Move into Splash Zone and identify the central platform, springboard, and visible water-slide entrances. Take a moment to understand the layout before committing to a jump.
Ride the first water slide
Enter a slide and stay with the route until you reach its exit. Avoid leaving early, because the objective appears to track completed rides rather than simple proximity.
Check the slide color
Look back at the slide after landing. A completed slide turns gold, giving you a visual way to separate finished routes from remaining ones.
Sweep every remaining slide
Return to the central area and repeat the process for each uncompleted slide. Use the gold color as your progress marker.
Confirm the Golden Acorn
Once all water slides have been ridden and the required routes have turned gold, look for the Golden Acorn objective to register.
| Task | What to do | Completion signal |
|---|---|---|
| Identify routes | Locate every visible water-slide entrance | Each route has a clear starting point |
| Ride slides | Enter and finish each slide | You reach the exit without abandoning the route |
| Track progress | Inspect the slides after each run | Completed slides turn gold |
| Finish objective | Complete the remaining unmarked slides | The Golden Acorn objective registers |
Ride the slides one at a time and use their gold color as your checklist. This avoids repeating routes after you have already completed them.
Reload Wedge location beneath the springboard
The Splash Zone Reload Wedge is located under the springboard. It does not have a listed weapon, vehicle, or currency requirement, so the main difficulty is reaching the correct lower position and noticing the collectible beneath the launch structure.
The springboard can draw attention upward because it is useful for gaining height and reaching nearby attractions. For the Reload Wedge, reverse that instinct: inspect the space below it. Approach the springboard from a safe angle, look under the platform, and drop or jump down carefully if necessary.
| Location landmark | Search direction | Useful observation |
|---|---|---|
| Springboard | Look below the board | The Reload Wedge is underneath the structure |
| Water-slide platforms | Use as navigation references | Return here after completing the slide sweep |
| Lower area | Check edges and underside | The collectible may be easy to miss from above |
| Main route | Avoid unnecessary detours | No special equipment is listed for access |
A practical route is to collect the Golden Acorn first. Once every slide has turned gold, return to the springboard and inspect its underside. This separates the area-wide objective from the fixed collectible and gives you a natural finishing point.
Do not assume the springboard is only a launch point. The Reload Wedge is beneath it, so inspect the underside before leaving Splash Zone.
Movement tips for a clean Splash Zone sweep
Splash Zone rewards controlled movement more than aggressive play. The water slides are the key interaction, while the springboard helps with vertical access and route transitions. If a jump misses, reset your position and approach the same attraction from a more direct angle instead of improvising from a distant platform.
Use these habits during the sweep:
- Keep the route readable: Return to the central area after each slide when possible.
- Use color as progress tracking: Gold slides are completed landmarks.
- Avoid premature jumps: Enter each slide from its intended opening.
- Check beneath structures: The Reload Wedge is positioned under the springboard.
- Separate objectives: Finish the slide objective before searching for the fixed wedge.
- Recheck unmarked slides: If the Golden Acorn does not register, look for a slide that has not turned gold.
- Use stable platforms: A controlled landing is more useful than a risky shortcut.
If a Slide Is Hard to Enter
Reposition near the entrance and approach from the platform rather than jumping from a distant attraction.
If Progress Does Not Register
Inspect the zone for a slide that has not turned gold. The visual state is your best progress indicator.
If the Wedge Is Missing
Return to the springboard and look below the structure, including the underside and nearby lower edges.
| Situation | Recommended response | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Missed slide entrance | Reposition and try the entrance again | Long blind jumps |
| Lost route order | Return to the central platform | Randomly crossing the zone |
| Unclear progress | Compare slide colors | Assuming every ride counted |
| Missing Reload Wedge | Search under the springboard | Looking only on top of it |
The gold color is more dependable than memory. After every ride, pause briefly and confirm that the slide changed before moving on.
Splash Zone completion checklist and FAQ
Use the checklist below before leaving the zone. Because Splash Zone has only two listed collectibles, a short final sweep can quickly identify what remains unfinished.
Splash Zone Completion Checklist:
- Ride every visible water slide
- Confirm completed slides have turned gold
- Collect the Water Slide Fast Pass Golden Acorn
- Search beneath the springboard
- Collect the Splash Zone Reload Wedge
| Completion target | Required action | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Water Slide Fast Pass | Ride all water slides | None listed |
| Golden Acorn | Confirm the slide objective registers | Earned through slide completion |
| Reload Wedge | Search underneath the springboard | None listed |
| Zone clear | Verify both collectibles | Slide sweep and underside check |
The most efficient order is to complete the slides first, collect the Golden Acorn objective, and then inspect beneath the springboard. If you are returning later for cleanup, the same order still works because it gives you a clear visual route through the area.
Q: How do I get the Golden Acorn in Squirrel with a Gun splash zone?
Ride all of the water slides in Splash Zone. The slides turn gold as they are completed, and the Golden Acorn objective is tied to finishing that sweep.
Q: Where is the Splash Zone Reload Wedge?
The Reload Wedge is located under the springboard. Search below the structure rather than only checking the upper platform.
Q: Do I need a gun or vehicle for Splash Zone?
No specific gun or vehicle requirement is listed for the Golden Acorn or Reload Wedge. The area emphasizes water-slide traversal and careful movement.
Q: What should I do if the Golden Acorn does not appear?
Check the color of every water slide and ride any route that has not turned gold. Then return to the springboard area and confirm that the wedge was collected.
Splash Zone is complete when every water slide has turned gold and the Reload Wedge beneath the springboard has been collected.