Catchin' Waves is a mini-game that can be played by waddling to the shack at the cove. Players use their surfboard to perform tricks and evade obstacles while a giant wave attempts to knock the player off.
There are 4 game modes in Catchin' Waves: Surf Lesson, Freestyle, Competition, and Survival.
The type of surfboard used by the player during the game can be changed by first equipping the Daisy Surfboard, the Flame Surfboard, or the Silver Surfboard (the fastest board in the game)-- these can be purchased from the Game Upgrades Catchin' Waves catalog at the Cove.
Additionally, if the player is holding a Red Puffle when starting the game, the puffle will surf alongside the player and earn extra coins.
How to Play[]
To keep distance from the giant wave, the player must move their cursor up and down. Moving the cursor above the wave will allow the player to jump, in which case the player can perform tricks in the air. Performing tricks with the mouse and keyboard will grant the player points.
Being knocked off by the giant wave will result in losing a board. Losing all boards will end the game.
Tricks[]
| Name | Method |
|---|---|
| Icebreaker | ← + ↑ or A + W |
| Coastal Kick | ← + → or A + D |
| The Blender | ↓ + → or S + D |
| Lazy Wave | ↓ + ↑ or S + W |
| Backstand | ↓ + ← or S + A |
| Surf Fever | → + ↑ or D + W |
| Shooting the tube | Hold ↓ until reaching the curved part of the wave |
| Frontflip | Move the mouse in clockwise circles while in the air |
| Backflip | Move the mouse in counter-clockwise circles while in the air |
| Grind | Leap into the air, then hold down the left button of the mouse when landing on the wave |
| Trick/Grind | Do a trick, leap into the air, then grind |
| Spin | Leap into the air, then do a trick |
- Pressing arrow keys in the air will do additional tricks. Doing so and flipping at the same time increases points.
Surf Lesson[]
The surf lesson is a tutorial for newer players to understand the controls. To complete the surf lesson and earn the Graduate Stamp, the player must follow all directions that the tutorial gives. A common reason why the tutorial does not get completed is because players do not flip counter-clockwise when it asks them to flip a second time.
Freestyle[]
Freestyle allows players to experiment with tricks and stunts without the stress of evading obstacles or pleasing judges. Without losing any boards, freestyle lasts approximately two minutes.
Competition[]
Competition adds a challenge of using tricks and stunts to earn score from judges. Placing on the podium (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and equipping a red puffle will have the puffle win 1st, which will grant the player the Podium Puffle Stamp. Otherwise, getting 1st place will earn the First Place Stamp.
Survival[]
Survival is arguably the most challenging of the modes, threatening the player with icebergs, fast-approaching waves, and a shark. There are 8 phases in Survival mode:
Phases[]
| Phase | Point Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-1,999 | Icebergs pass by with adequate warning, shown with a "!" icon. |
| 2 | 2,000-3,999 | Icebergs stop passing by, but a fast-moving wave approaches. |
| 3 | 4,000-6,399* | Icebergs pass by with less warning, and at a faster pace. |
| 4 | 6,400-8,999* | Fast-moving icebergs with a fast-moving wave. |
| 5 | 9,000-11,999 | The same as Phase 2. |
| 6 | 12,000-15,999 | Icebergs pass by with almost no warning and at great speeds. |
| 7 | 16,000-19,999 | A wave approaches at challenging speeds. |
| 8 | 20,000+ | The shark appears, earning the player the Shark! Stamp. The shark is difficult to dodge. |
- *Estimated range. Even though performing tricks gives points, they do not count towards the next phase. However, it is possible to cut down the time a stage will last by doing tricks.
- Assuming no tricks are used, Survival Mode lasts roughly 8-10 minutes.
Stamps[]
Twenty-two stamps can be earned by playing Catchin' Waves
| Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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First Trick Stamp | Master your first trick on the board |
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Puffle Surfin' Stamp | Take your red puffle for a surf lesson |
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Easy Flip Stamp | Perform 1 flip |
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Easy Tube Stamp | Hit 100 point combo while shooting the tube |
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Easy Grind Stamp | Hit 100 point combo while grinding the wave |
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Graduate Stamp | Finish the surf lesson |
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Easy Spin Stamp | Perform a 3 spin jump |
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Trick Star Stamp | Master 13 different tricks in a surf |
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Podium Puffle Stamp | Finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place with your puffle |
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Flip Star Stamp | Jump and flip 3 times |
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Easy Jump Stamp | Jump the height of 8 penguins |
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Super Tube Stamp | Hit 1000 point combo while shooting the tube |
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Super Spin Stamp | Perform a 7 spin jump |
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Super Grind Stamp | Hit 700 point combo while grinding the wave |
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Max Grind Stamp | Hit 1200 point combo while grinding the wave |
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First Place Stamp | Win first place in a competition |
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Max Flips Stamp | Flip 10 times |
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High Jump Stamp | Jump the height of 20 penguins |
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Max Tube Stamp | Hit 5000 point combo while shooting the tube |
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Max Spin Stamp | Do a 10 spin jump |
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Shark! Stamp | Spot the shark |
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Survivor Stamp | Complete Survival Mode |
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