Aboda Village

Your friendly guide to Aboda Village in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks! Learn how to get started, clear rocks, deal with bees, and master your first train ride.

Alright, so you've just gotten the hang of the basic controls, and now it's time to step out of your house and into the world! Welcome to Aboda Village, a charming little seaside spot. It's pretty quiet here, with not many folks around.

First things first, follow the path heading right and then up. You might get a call from a girl nearby. To chat with her, just tap on her with your stylus – that's how you talk to everyone in this game. She'll ask you to clear some rocks blocking her house. Go ahead and do that, then chat with her again. She'll be so pleased that she'll give you a Red Rupee as a thank you!

Keep heading up, and you'll spot Alfonzo's house. There's a beehive hanging from a tree next to it, and a guy standing around. He'll show you how to perform a roll and suggest you try it out on the tree. Give it a go! Uh oh, looks like the hive falls and the bees are none too happy. Your best bet is to quickly duck into the nearest house before they decide to sting you to death.

Once the coast is clear, head out and make your way to the train station, which is located in the upper right area. You'll find that same guy there. Talk to him, and as a little consolation prize for your bee troubles, he'll give you a Treasure. Pretty nice of him!

Now, step onto the station platform. Alfonzo will bring out the train you'll be using for your journey. Talk to him and hop aboard. He'll tell you that you need to reach Hyrule Castle in 300 seconds. Sounds like a fun challenge! Keep an eye on the Rail Map on your top screen; it's your guide. You're at the bottom, and the goal is the upper right corner. Time to get moving!

Alfonzo will also remind you about other trains on the tracks, so be careful not to crash into them. He'll explain the train mechanics, but the main thing to remember is to use your fastest speed by tapping and holding the gearbox handle. You'll eventually come to a fork in the tracks. He'll show you how to switch them. Always keep an eye on that Rail Map for other trains. You'll need to change the tracks to avoid collisions. Just keep making your way towards Hyrule Castle Town, and remember to slow your train to a complete stop when you reach the station to officially arrive.