Before the events of the game, Tlaloc, Pins, and Needles steal the Moonstones from their safe-keeping, to destroy the Moon Juju's power. After this, Tlaloc turns the villagers into Sheep. Pins and Needles are first fought in the Upper Tree Village for the Spirit Rattle. The entire battle is Tak, Pins, and Needles throwing Magic at each other until their heads explode. After Tak wins, he gets the Spirit Rattle. Later in the game, Tak must fight three more times for moonstones. Tak must win a dance off in Mountain Top North for a moonstone. Tak must fight them on Phoenix in the Sun Temple. Finally, at Chicken Temple, Pins and Needles come floating up on balloons tied to chickens. Tak uses a launcher to hit them with Eggs which pop the balloons, and after all balloons are popped, they fall.