Contests, PHB Specials

Guess That Poptropican, Round 5 ๐Ÿ‘ฅโ“

Howdy Poptropicanos! ๐ŸคŸ Can you identify a random Poptropican character using just a few hints? Put your skills to the test in the fifth round of Guess That Poptropican! There are three difficulty levels to the game: easy, medium, and hard, depending on the character and the ambiguity of the given clues. Play for a prize! (read below)

๐ŸŸขPoptropican 1 (Easy)๐ŸŸข

  • I have my own wagon
  • My merchandise gets you to your intended destination
  • I’m currently on two islands
  • I owe Zeus money

๐ŸŸขPoptropican 2 (Easy)๐ŸŸข

  • I have a classic Poptropican name
  • I am a missing person
  • I’m on Poptropica & Poptropica Worlds
  • Balloon Boy resembles me

๐ŸŸกPoptropican 3 (Medium)๐ŸŸก

  • I always carry a weapon
  • I have a scar
  • I’m in a movie
  • You meet me in a bonus quest

๐ŸŸกPoptropican 4 (Medium)๐ŸŸก

  • I reside in an actual real-life city
  • I speak no dialogue
  • I’m not living
  • I have my own show

๐Ÿ”ดPoptropican 5 (Hard)๐Ÿ”ด

  • I’m a school student
  • I’m in the science fair
  • I have stitches

๐Ÿ”ดPoptropican 6 (Hard)๐Ÿ”ด

  • I like ice pops
  • I hate hospitals
  • I rediscover the fascination with space that I had when I was a kid

To be considered correct, your answers must include the complete names of the characters. The first person to get all 6 right will win a drawing of their Poptropican from me. (You can check out my artwork on Instagram and DeviantArt gallery for a preview.) ๐Ÿ˜€

Send your guesses to [email protected] for a shot at winning. Iโ€™ll announce the results as soon as I receive them. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you for joining, and good luck with the game. Pop on! ๐Ÿ€

Contests

๐ŸŽก Announcing the Winners of the PHB’s 15th Halloween Costume Contest ๐ŸŽก

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the PHB’s Halloween Extravaganza: The Show Must Go On, our costume contest requiring participants to dress for the carnival or circus and bring along a handheld item. Now it’s time to announce the winners! *drumroll* Without further ado…

๐Ÿฅ‰ In 3rd place, we have โ€œPatty and Cake: the Pie Throwing Clownsโ€ by Lazy Kid. This dynamic duo sure looks like they’re having a lot of fun!

๐Ÿฅˆ In 2nd place, we have “Fire Eater” by Jean of Pop, now a 5-time winner of our Halloween contests! Jean, you really ate with this one.

“Fire Eater” by Jean of Pop

Before I announce the winner, I want to thank all of the participants for making outstanding costumes. The PHB staff had a hard time picking the winners! And now for the top prize…

๐Ÿฅ‡ In 1st place, we have โ€œThe Good Monsterโ€ by Magic Kid! Just look at this cutie โ€” how could anyone resist that adorable face? ๐Ÿฅน

โ€œThe Good Monsterโ€ by Magic Kid

The winners are in for some awesome prizes: a copy ofย Poptropica on Steamย for #1 ๐Ÿฅ‡ or a Poptropica merch item of their choice fromย Zazzle (up to US$20 for #2 ๐Ÿฅˆ or US$10 for #3 ๐Ÿฅ‰). Winners, keep an eye on your email inbox as we’ll be reaching out shortly to coordinate your prize!

In addition, the winning costumes are nowย immortalizedย in ourย Look Book for all to enjoy for years to come. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿฉต

Plus, we enjoyed so many of your costumes that we just had to shout out several more. Enjoy our pick of honorable mentions down below! โœจ

While the future of Poptropica seems uncertain, the show must go on. My name is Smart Icicle, and I had a wonderful time hosting this yearโ€™s costume contest. I hope you all have an amazing Halloween. ๐ŸŽƒ

Thank you and goodnight!

~๐Ÿ“š๐ŸงŠ

๐ŸŽต Well, it’s been a wild ride / And we’ve enjoyed every insane minute of it
We don’t know what the future holds / But we’re grateful for every moment we got to spend with you
And remember, it’s not really goodbye / ‘Cause we’ll probably see most of you very soon
๐ŸŽต

Contests

๐ŸŽช The PHB’s 15th Halloween Costume Contest: The Show Must Go On ๐ŸŽช

๐ŸŽต Come one, come all / It’s the PHB Ball!
Where the creatures of the dark / Gather answering the call ๐ŸŽต

Hello fellow Poptropicans, and welcome back to another Halloween Costume Contest with the PHB! Cue the excitement, and most importantly the theme… The Show Must Go On! ๐ŸŽช

This year, we’re looking for circus wonders, from trapeze artists to clowns, animals, and characters from carnivals in the media. And there’s one more twist: your costume must include a handheld item! โœ๏ธ

โ˜‘๏ธ Rules โ˜‘๏ธ

  1. ๐Ÿ’™ Create your costumes on Poptropica! You may create as many as you like for the competition. To qualify, it needs to have a handheld item and belong in a circus.
  2. ๐Ÿ“ธ Take a screenshot. For the backdrop, we recommend either the character customization screen or the Costumizer window on PoptropiCon. Hereโ€™s how you can take a screenshot. Please crop it to focus on your costume.
  3. โฌ†๏ธ Upload your pic to the internet. Youโ€™ll need a web link for your pic to share it with us, which you can get by posting it to sites like ImgurDiscord, or Instagram. Then, comment on this post with the link.

๐Ÿ—บ Tips for Creating Your Costume ๐Ÿ—บ

๐ŸŒŸ Prizes ๐ŸŒŸ

  • ๐Ÿ—“ Deadline: The contest closes on Saturday, October 26.
  • ๐ŸŽƒ On Halloween (October 31), weโ€™ll post our favorite costumes on the front page of the PHB for all to enjoy.
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ First place will win a copy of Poptropica on Steam (valued at US$20), which includes 17 of the newer classic islands.
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ Second place will win a Poptropica merch item of their choice from Zazzle (up to US$20).
  • ๐Ÿฅ‰ Third place will win a Poptropica merch item of their choice from Zazzle (up to US$10).
  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Winning costumes will be immortalized in our Look Book, but weโ€™ll also have honorable mentions for just the post, not page.

Good luck! We can’t wait to see your wonderful costumes.

Contests, PHB Parties, Tribes

Recap: PHB Tribal Tournament 2024 ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ†

Wazzup, Poptropi-lympians! In the last few weeks, our vibrant community representing the diverse tribes of Poptropica engaged in an exciting showdown to determine who would emerge victorious as the ultimate champion. With activities ranging from artistic creations and brain-teasing puzzles to an adventurous scavenger hunt, culminating in a grand closing ceremony, we hope you all had an unforgettable time!

The party was a typical mix of fun and laughter at Midas’ Gym on Mythology Island, where everyone gathered to enjoy some classic common room games. We chatted away in the Poptropica Help Chat (PHC), sharing nostalgic stories and funny gifs and pics. There were also plenty of pushups and dance moves to keep things lively! โšกCan you find yourself in the collage graphic?


๐Ÿ– Gifted Gladiators ๐ŸŽถ

The kickoff round, Gifted Gladiators, which took place throughout the entire event, was a dazzling display of art and creativity. A multitude of Poptropicans showcased their talents by submitting written works, eye-catching visuals, musical compositions, and an array of Poptropica-themed fan creations! We recognized the effort behind each submission, granting players 20 points for their tribe for every piece they submitted.

We were blown away by the amount of artwork that the Nanobots created, which amassed a whopping 1,740 points! Hats off to the mechanical crustaceans for stealing this round. ๐Ÿค–

Check out the awesome Art Gallery Exhibition packed with some spirited submissions for this event. Thereโ€™s a ton of great stuff to see!


๐Ÿ’ช Brawny Brainiacs ๐Ÿง 

In the second round, Brawny Brainiacs, there were several ways to rack up points such as a fun word search, a captivating character crossword puzzle, a tricky decode-a-message challenge, and a host of entertaining Pop the Difference games. Including bonus points, you could individually score up to 1,330 points in this round for your team if you completed every task.

It was the Seraphim who soared to the top this round, racking up an impressive grand total of 3,960 points! ๐Ÿชฝ


๐Ÿ”Ž Sensational Scavenger Hunt ๐Ÿ”ฆ

In the thrilling final round, teams joined forces in a frantic dash to the finish line. A total of 10 clues awaited the tribes, each cleverly hidden throughout the blog’s many pages. The scoring system ranked participants from 80 points for first place down to 10 points for those who crossed the line last.

This time, the Wildfire tribe outshone all rivals, wrapping up their hunt in less than an hourโ€”an astonishing feat unmatched by any other tribe. Standing tall and triumphant, they secured a stellar score of 80 points! ๐Ÿ”ฅ


๐Ÿฅ‡ Final Scores๐Ÿฅˆ

Unfortunately, we have to say that the Yellowjackets are taking home the last place ribbon for the second time in a row, scoring just a tiny 60 points. Yikes! It looks like hibernation came early this year for these sleepy insects.

Worming their way into 7th place, weโ€™ve got the Nightcrawlers. With a score of 845 points, it looks like the early bird caught these little guys before they could wiggle any further.

Wildfire is sitting at a tepid 6th place this year. They put in a solid effort with 1,025 points, but it seems like the flames have cooled off a bit this time.

Flying Squid takes our 5th place spot with 1,460 points! They just ‘squid’n’t manage to break into the top half of the leaderboard. There’s always next time.

The Pathfinders‘ pursuit of first place did not culminate in success, as they raked in a total of 1,520 points; however, they can take pride in their earnest efforts. Coming in 4th place is still a commendable achievement!

In 3rd place, we have the Nanobots! With an impressive score of 3,090 points, these robotic crabs were truly electrifying!

The Black Flags put on an absolutely ‘plunder’ful performance, racking up an impressive total of 3,570 points! While they couldn’t hold onto their title as champions from the previous games, they still managed to clinch an impressive 2nd place. Argh, super close!

Which means…๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ

The Seraphim have emerged as the triumphant champions of this year’s tournament, scoring an overall 4,140 points! Their meticulous game plan, rather than ‘winging’ it, proved to be the winning strategy for this heavenly squad! ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽŠ


๐Ÿ™Œ G.O.A.Ts of the Games ๐Ÿ‘

While we value each and every one of our participants, a handful of competitors truly excelled, pouring their hearts into ensuring their tribe brought home the gold.

We want to give a super special shoutout to these exceptional Poptropicans for their remarkable dedication:

Pegs of Nanobots, Lazy Kid of Black Flags, Sleepy Biker of Pathfinders, Magic Kid of Nightcrawlers, Squidney24 of Seraphim, Lune of Wildfire, & Bony Bones of Flying Squid

Thank you all so much, once again, for your efforts in maintaining the lively spirit of our Tribal Tournament! Y’all are the GOATs! ๐Ÿ

Strive to persevere

โœจ the PHB tribe representatives โœจ

LJ๐Ÿ€, Gentle Dolphin๐Ÿฌ, Purple Paw๐Ÿพ, Smart Bubbles๐Ÿซง & Smart Icicle๐ŸŒธ

Contests, PHB Parties

๐ŸŽ† The PHB Tribal Tournament 2024 Closing Ceremony ๐ŸŽ†

Greetings Poptropi-lympians! The Sensational Scavenger Hunt is now closed (although the Gifted Gladiators event is still open until the end of August 29!) And that means the tournament is coming to an end. You’ve all been hard at work trying to lead your teams to victory, so we thought you deserved a celebration at our Closing Ceremony!

The overall results of the games will be announced live on our Discord server, the PHC (Poptropica Help Chat) before being posted here on the blog.

In addition to the final scores being announced, plenty of fellow Poptropicans and some PHB authors will be chatting and partying it up in the Midas’ Gym common room on Mythology Island (if Poptropica decides not to crash). So, if you’re not already in the chat, you’ll definitely want to join so you don’t miss out!

Our event will take place onย Saturday, August 31ย @7pm Easternย /ย 6pm Centralย /ย 5pm Mountainย /ย 4pm Pacificย (for all other time zones,ย check a time zone converter). In some parts of the world, it may be Sunday morning, September 1.ย  Hope you’re excited! See you there.

โœจ the PHB tribe representatives โœจ

LJ๐Ÿ€, Gentle Dolphin๐Ÿฌ, Purple Paw๐Ÿพ, Smart Bubbles๐Ÿซง & Smart Icicle๐ŸŒธ

For now, here are all of the clues (and medal) from last round’s Sensational Scavenger Hunt. Check the caption for each photo to see which page each clue led to. ๐Ÿ˜‰