Big Challenges
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After rescuing Big Challenges from Icy Peak, he can often be seen on the beaches of Seaside Resort with his best friend, TOPHAT.
Personality
"Big Challenges mysteriously disappeared years ago, waiting to be discovered by a wandering adventurer. Not much is known about this elusive gator."
Big Challenges is extremely adventurous and outgoing. He always wants to try new things, even if the activity is dangerous or risky. His best friend, TOPHAT, tries to curb Big Challenges' more reckless decisions, but Big Challenges can be very stubborn. Big Challenges wants to make Big Adventures Park into a fun and exciting place to visit. He dreams of one day building a roller coaster on Icy Peak.
Gifts
The player can give Big Challenges up to three gifts per day, which will raise his friendship with the player. Players will receive Little Challenges as a reward for each gift they give to Big Challenges. The amount received depends on the value of the gift and the closeness of the friendship.
If the player has reached maximum friendship level with Big Challenges, they will receive his Character Gift Box for each gift they give or quest completed.
Liked Gifts
Hearts | Image | Name | Tags | Rarity | Source | Materials | |
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The Greatest Challenge | Rare | Crafting | Ingot (2)
Spark (2) Little Challenge (2) | ||||
Meditations on Resilience | Rare | Crafting | Little Challenge (1)
Blank Book (1) | ||||
Any item with one of the following tags: Volcanic, Resilience, Book |
Gifts for Raising Friendship
Refer to the Character Gift Guide for more information on how Tags may influence friendship gains more than hearts do.
Friendship Raising Recommendations (may contain spoilers) | ||
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Value | Items | Comments |
9 | The Future of Everything | High value, but requires Stars from Stardust. |
8 | The Greatest Challenge | 3-heart gift and high value, but uses up Iron as Ingots. |
6 | Meditations on Resilience | Good value for cost. |
5 | Glitchy Book | Good value for cost. |
4 | Volcanic Rare Fish Examples: Magma Clamfish Golden Loach |
Cheap to obtain. Also, catching any clamfish earns a stick. |
Volcanic Rare Critters Examples: Eruptoad Magmiter |
Friendship
Friendship Rewards
Level | Image | Reward | Reward Type | Reward Text | Required XP |
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1 | Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now New Friends with Big Challenges!” | 1 | |
2 | Meditations on Resilience Crafting Plans | Crafting Plans | “Big Challenges gifts you the meditations on resilience crafting plans.” | 20 | |
3 | Big Challenges Side Table | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite side table.” | 95 | |
4 | Big Challenges Lamp | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite lamp.” | 203 | |
5 | Big Challenges Armchair | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite armchair.” | 353 | |
6 | Big Challenges Potted Plant | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite potted plant.” | 528 | |
7 | Avatar Palette
Unlock "Friendship Never Fades" |
Palette/Quest | “Avatar Palette unlock”
“Story Quest: Friendship Never Fades" |
758 | |
8 | Big Challenges Coffee Table | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite coffee table.” | 1028 | |
9 | Big Challenges Mirror | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite mirror.” | 1298 | |
10 | Friendship | Friendship | “You are now Good Friends with Big Challenges!” | 1676 | |
11 | Stamina Apple Slice | Item | “Chococat gifts you a stamina apple slice!” | 2126 | |
12 | Big Challenges Dining Chair | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite dining chair.” | 2672 | |
13 | Big Challenges Dining Table | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite dining table.” | 3218 | |
14 | Big Challenges Ottoman | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite ottoman.” | 3818 | |
15 | Friendship | Friendship | “You are now Close Friends with Big Challenges!” | 4518 | |
16 | Big Challenges Dresser | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite dresser.” | 5368 | |
17 | Big Challenges Bookcase | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite bookcase.” | 6412 | |
18 | Big Challenges Sofa | Furniture | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite sofa.” | 7572 | |
19 | Big Challenges Bed/Vacuum Ability/Companion | Furniture/Ability/Companion | “Big Challenges gifts you his favorite bed.”
“Big Challenges can be your companion!” “Vacuum ability unlocked.” |
8964 | |
20 | Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now Best Friends with Big Challenges!” | 10704 |
Friendship Status
The player will reach Best Friend status with Big Challenges at friendship level 20. The player cannot obtain Spirit Heart status with Big Challenges, after they've completed the "Return to the Heart (quest series)" and have reached Best Friend status with him, by taking Big Challenges as a companion to the Island Spirit.
Quests
Name | Description | Objective | Reward |
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Enjoy the Process | "Gaogao! (As long as you're enjoying the process of cooking, anything you make in the kitchen is a big success!)" | Cook any item | + Friendship Points |
Visiting Hours: Notlantis | "Gaogaogao! (It's good to visit friends that love and support you. Visit Hangyodon in the Comedy Club.)" | Visit the Comedy Club | + Friendship Points |
Visiting Hours: Dance Hall | "Gaogaogao! (It's good to visit friends that love and support you. Visit Pekkle at the Dance Hall.)" | Visit the Dance Hall | + Friendship Points |
Visiting Hours: Hello Kitty Cafe | "Gaogaogao! (It's good to visit friends that love and support you. Visit Hello Kitty at the Hello Kitty Cafe.)" | Visit the Hello Kitty Cafe | + Friendship Points |
Visiting Hours: Small Gift Big Smile | "Gaogaogao! (It's good to visit friends that love and support you. Visit My Melody at Small Gift Big Smile.)" | Visit Small Gift Big Smile | + Friendship Points |
Visiting Hours: Dye Shop | "Gaogaogao! (It's good to visit friends that love and support you. Visit Tuxedosam in the dye shop.)" | Visit Tuxedosam's Shop | + Friendship Points |
You Are Strong | "Gaogaogao! (You gotta stay strong, no matter what happens! You always have your friends and family to support you.)" | Craft an item with the resilience tag | + Friendship Points |
Very Good Friends | "Gaogao! (It's going to be a great day - I can feel it on the breeze! I can't wait to hang out with TOPHAT.)" | Take a selfie with TOPHAT | + Friendship Points |
Howdy, Neighbor | "Gaogaogao! (I love having friends all over the island! Everywhere I go, somebody wants to take a selfie!)" | Take a selfie with anybody | + Friendship Points |