Hey Poptropicans! Any rhythm game players in the house?
Discover Funktropica — a Poptropica mod for the popular musical rhythm game Friday Night Funkin’ (FnF)! Check out the gameplay:
In Friday Night Funkin’ (download here), you use the arrow keys to hit the right keys as they come up on screen. A similar game mechanism has even been seen in some of Poptropica’s ad games. With FnF, the goal is for the main character, Boyfriend, to impress the ex-rockstar dad of his love interest by proving his power in music.
The Funktropica mod puts a Poptropica twist to FnF, giving Boyfriend a Poptropica makeover and facing him off against iconic Pop characters and backdrops: Betty Jetty in the sky, Dr. Hare in the carrot factory, Greg Heffley at the boardwalk, Binary Bard in his castle — plus a few unknown Poptropicans, including a blank template one in Mocktropica.
The original Friday Night Funkin’ gameFunktropica
Funktropica was developed by Eozchar, who writes in the mod description, “I’ve been doing this every summer since 2021, and honestly this skill I’ve learned has helped me greatly.” The first version, ‘Vs Poptropican’, launched in 2021, with yearly updates since, including the recent ‘Funktropica’ version released just this month.
The game’s music consists of several original electronic beats, including a remix of the Poptropica Overture soundtrack in the game menu. There’s even an impressive overworld with an island map taking you to the various scenes in Funktropica!
UPDATE #3 – Aug 22: Poptropica accountsare back again.
UPDATE #2 – Aug 21: Poptropica accounts are down again.
UPDATE #1 – Aug 21: Poptropica accounts are BACK, one week after the issue first appeared! 🙌 But saving outfits still does not work, which has been the case for some time now. The original news post is below.
GAME-BREAKING NEWS: Poptropica accounts are down.
Earlier this week, players across the Poptropica fandom, including on our Discord server, the PHC, began reporting that they could not log into their game accounts, hosted on Coolmath Games on both desktop and mobile. Attempts to log in only result an endless loading screen.
The loading screen players are stuck on when attempting to log in — ironically reminding players to log in daily.
From this Reddit post, there are also reports of the paid Poptropica Steam bundle not loading. Fortunately, the would-be players were able to get refunded by Steam, but it’s still a massive loss for Pop playability.
You can still play Poptropica by selecting a new character, activating the usual Home Island quest. However, attempts to save the new account will only result in error, no matter what untaken username you try.
You can still play Pop on a new ‘account’Error with saving new accounts
It’s been several days with this issue not resolving, with no sign of acknowledgement from Coolmath Games on socials, so it remains unclear if they are even aware or planning to address the situation.
As of now, besides starting afresh with an account that can’t be saved, it seems the only way to truly access Poptropica is through the unofficial Flashpoint curation. Find out more in our Old Islands Guide here!
There is a small hope for the fate of our accounts: according to a Reddit post from Pop player lexly1234, you can revive the old Avatar Studio with Ruffle, a Flash emulator, to check that your account still exists in the depths of Poptropica’s files. But while they may exist, we can’t login. 😔
Here’s hoping for an eventual fix. 🤞 But for now, if you’re looking for some Poptropica fun, check out our PHB Tribal Tournament (Poptropica Olympics!) going on throughout August. 🏋️♀️
Welcome, Poptropicans of all tribes, to the second round of the 2024 PHB Tribal Tournament! (Not sure what’s going on here? Check out our announcement post.) Note: The first round, Gifted Gladiators, continues for the rest of the month, so keep submitting your amazing works of art.
We are now starting our Brawny Brainiacs Bout, and believe me, you’re going to need your thinking caps. Thinking helmets? 🪖
Unlike the Gifted Gladiators event, please send your answers for every challenge to your tribe representative on Discord through direct message, rather than your tribe channel on the Poptropica Help Chat—as to not spoil the fun for your tribemates. If you choose not to participate on Discord, you can contact us through email.
In this round, all of the puzzles are not an all-or-nothing deal, meaning you aren’t required to complete them to be eligible for earning points. Points earned will depend on how much of a certain puzzle is finished.
This round ends in one week (Wednesday, August 21) and comes in four different parts, so you won’t want to wait long to get a start. Let’s leap right into the games!
Poptropica Word Search Challenge
The rules here are pretty simple: locate as many Poptropica-related words on the grid as you can.
Each word you find will add 5 points to your overall score, meaning if you find all 24 words you’ll earn up to 120 points in this challenge, but no pressure! Here it is:
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You can submit your answers by bubbling/crossing out the answers or by simply listing them out. It’s up to you! 👍
Character Crossword Challenge
Directions: Fill the empty grid of crossing words using the clues on the right.
Down clues have answers that stretch vertically while across clues have answers that stretch horizontally. The clues are numbered, corresponding to the number of the answer on the grid. Once you think you’ve figured out an answer, make sure the name fits within the space provided on the grid. Each answer is a Poptropica character worth 10 points apiece. Let’s see if you can figure them out. 😉
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Like with the word search, it isn’t necessary to actually fill in the grid (although, you’re certainly welcome to!); Listing the answers will be just fine. 🙂
Decode-A-Message Challenge
This one is a major brain exercise for sure. Below are 5 messages written in gibberish along with a clue on how to decode each one into something that makes sense. Most of these are actual bits of dialogue from Poptropica, and they become increasingly more difficult as you go along. This round is called Brawny Brainiacs for a reason. 😁 Because of the difficulty of this challenge, each message you decode will earn you 20 points. And if you guess all five, you’ll earn a bonus 50 points!
Clue 1:A-M & N-Z, the first above and the latter below… Message 1: Gnyyl ub!
Clue 2:B is Y, G is T, and M is N Message 2: Gvoo nv blfi hvxivg, zmw r’oo gvoo blf nrmv!
Clue 3: Take 8 steps backward (Tip: Use the alphabet as a clock, counterclockwise. When you pass “A” continue with “Z”.) Message 3: Izm gwc twwsqvo nwz awumwvm?
Clue 4: Unscramble each word and follow the next step (#) Message 4: steeh(7), lilw(1), frasn(9), idr(4), on(2), eon(3), fo (6), deomdeslem(8), em(5)?
Clue 5: Take 2 steps forward and reverse the message (Tip: Use the alphabet as a clock. When you pass “Z” start again at “A”.) Message 5: ?rlckylpsmr jyzgpr cfr lg qsmgpmragt cz jjgu mfU
Pop The Difference Challenge
Another toughie! You may remember our Pop the Difference specials from many years ago here on the PHB. Well now, we’re repurposing the game for our Tribal Tournament as the last challenge in this round. Down below are the 8 common rooms of the Poptropolis tribes, but there’s a catch: there are two images for each one. Each pair contains 10 differences throughout. Some are easier to spot, while many others are more indistinct. Use the image compare slider to help you find all the differences.
You will earn 10 points for each difference you find. If you manage to find every difference from every photo, you will earn a big bonus worth 100 points!
When you submit your answers for this specific challenge, using pictures where the differences are circled would be preferred. If you can’t get a picture, try listing out each difference in detail so we know exactly what you’re talking about, otherwise you won’t get the points. This won’t be easy. You’ve been warned. 😅 (Tip: open both images for each common room in separate tabs by clicking on both sides of the slider & switch between both tabs to see smaller details)
Seraphim
Yellowjackets
Pathfinders
Wildfire
Flying Squid
Black Flags
Nightcrawlers
Nanobots
Believe it or not, you alone can earn a grand total of 1,150 points from this round if you complete every challenge! Can you imagine if two team members were able to accomplish this feat? That’s a lot for your tribe! But again, no pressure. With that said…
The PHB’s 3rd quadrennial Tribal Tournament is going strong. To celebrate this momentous event, I’m going to rank the tribes’ uniforms. No, not the palette-swapped jerseys from Poptropolis Games… I’m talking about custom themed suits. 👼🐝🧭🔥🦑🏴☠️🐛🤖
Yes, the Pop Creators made eight unique uniforms for each tribe, but they were never released for some unknown reason. Nowadays, you can show your tribal pride with the aid of the ASG machine. That’s cool, but how well do the uniforms represent their respective tribes?
While you are reading this list, please keep in mind that I don’t mean any disrespect to the tribes themselves. I’m just saying that some of these looks could have been better. Let the ranking begin!
#8. Black Flags
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What about a pile of junk makes one think “team spirit”? Not even the gold coins in the chest make this look enticing. I guess the designers were going for a shipwreck theme for the uniform, but it looks so haphazard. Also, for a tribe named “Black Flags“, there is a startling lack of black on display. A dark and spooky buccaneer costume would be A LOT cooler in my opinion. I give the Black Flags uniform 2 out of 10 doubloons.
#7. Pathfinders
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Now we’re getting to the actual outfits. The colors match the Pathfinders logo, but the uniform itself doesn’t. Looking at their motto and common room, the Pathfinders seem to be about navigating the world and searching for treasure. While scuba divers explore the ocean, they don’t fit the broad navigation theme that the tribe represents. And why no compass motif? I give the Pathfinders uniform 4 out of 10 diving helmets.
#6. Seraphim
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As a proud Seraphim member, I have mixed feelings about my tribe’s uniform. I really like the design of the hood and the fact that the uniform includes what appear to be stone wings. Those are certainly cool, but I don’t fully get some of the choices here. The designers were probably going for an athletic look with the poncho-cloak and pants, but I prefer a longer cloak for a traditional look. I’m also surprised that blue is a prominent color here. The blue and gold combo looks good, but there’s no black (one of the tribe’s main colors). I give the Seraphim uniform 6 out of 10 angel feathers.
#5: Nightcrawlers
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Here’s a very cool suit fitting of the Nightcrawlers. The mechanical insect legs fit the tribe’s insect inspiration, and the crystals on the helmet resemble the ones found in their common room. The rendering on the helmet is stellar! However, the one thing that’s bugging me is the plain suit and belt; they clash with the detailed helmet and chest piece and throw the whole look off-balance. Adding a bit more detail to the body would have bumped this up further on the list. I give the Nightcrawlers uniform 7 out of 10 crystals.
#4: Yellowjackets
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Ah, yes. Some of you may recognize this uniform as the inspiration for Omegon’s design. Aside from inspiring an awesome villain, the Yellowjackets uniform represents its respective tribe in spades. The black and yellow mech suit fits the Yellowjackets’ high tech headquarters. Plus, I like that the jetpack is pointed like a stinger. While it’s not as flashy as some of the other uniforms, it’s a simple but effective look appropriate for the tribe. I give the Yellowjackets uniform 7.5 out of 10 honeycombs.
#3: Nanobots
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Now this is a cool suit to wear! It’s vibrant, funky, and fits the musical elements of the Nanobots common room. While it matches the tribe’s music theme, it doesn’t exactly match the Nanobots image. Please pardon the sound puns, but the uniform’s colors are super loud compared to the common room’s muted color scheme. How about making the uniform reddish-pink like the Nanobots flag? The suit would still be colorful while matching the tribe’s colors. Nitpicks aside, this is a sweet look for Nanobots members. I give the Nanobots uniform 8 out of 10 bass drops and the bronze medal for Best Poptropica Tribe Uniform. 🥉
#2. Wildfire
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While the Yellowjackets uniform inspired Omegon, the Wildfire uniform may have been inspired by Sir Pelasus from Astro-Knights Island. Notice the similar color scheme and knobs on the helmet? It’s not a total copy-paste, fortunately. This suit replaces the knightly cape and plume with mechanical rivets and pipes, and the bird-like helmet is a cool nod to the phoenix organ in the tribe’s common room. I’m sure any Wildfire member would love to sport this awesome armor! I give the Wildfire uniform 9 out of 10 torches and the silver medal for Best Poptropica Tribe Uniform. 🥈
#1. Flying Squid
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The Flying Squid uniform features a wonderfully strange mashup of aquatic and aerial elements fitting of the tribe’s equally strange name. The awesome tentacle mask is squid-tastic, and the aviator goggles and wings are a funny way to emphasize the flight aspect of the Flying Squid. Speaking of wings, the red wings immediately pop in this primarily green and brown uniform. Let’s wish the Flying Squids a safe flight! I give the Flying Squid uniform 10 out of 10 squiddy high-fives and the gold medal for Best Poptropica Tribe Uniform. 🥇
And that’s my ranking of the eight Poptropica tribe uniforms! How would you rank these uniforms? Do you view the Black Flags uniform as an underrated treasure? Did the Flying Squid wrongfully take the gold with their slimy tentacles? Let us know in the comments below!
Speaking of tribes, join us for our 2024 Tribal Tournament! All you have to do is enter the PHC, pick a tribe, and earn points by competing in each round! Read the announcement post for more details about the tournament and rules, and stay tuned for Round 2 on Wednesday, August 14!
Bienvenue, Poptropi-lympians, to our 3rd quadrennial Tribal Tournament! (Throwbacks to our 2020 and 2016 tourneys.) While the Paris Olympics are wrapping up, the fun at the PHB is just beginning. 😄
It’s time for the 8 tribes of Poptropica to once again compete for tribal supremacy in a series of riveting challenges. If you don’t belong to a tribe yet, check out our Tribes page to see which one is just right for you.
The games will take place here on the PHB and our moderated Discord server, the PHC (Poptropica Help Chat). On the PHC, we’ll have special chat channels for each tribe. To join yours, visit the #rock-n-role channel on the PHC and select the emoji of your tribe of choice to join the tribe. (If you’re having trouble, message or tag a PHC staff member.)
Once you add your tribe role, you’ll be able to see your tribe’s exclusive chat channel. No one outside your tribe can see your tribe’s channel besides the staff. This space will act as a sort of headquarters where you and your teammates can hype each other up, discuss strategies, and help one another with any challenge you may be having trouble with. 🙌
Pick a Tribe role on the PHC’s role channelAccess your tribe-exclusive channel
Plus, each tribe will have a representative (a PHB staffer) who you can message with questions and concerns anytime. They are:
Let’s kick things off with our premier round—the Gifted Gladiators event!
Round 1: Gifted Gladiators 🖍🎶
To compete in this round, you must showcase your creative prowess by creating Poptropica fan art and sharing it with us.
🎨 All forms of art are eligible, whether it be literary, visual, musical, or architectural — ideas include poems, drawings, in-game costumes, crafts, food creations, etc. We’ve seen a bit of it all before!
⬆️ Anything you can dream up, share it in your tribe’s chat channel on the PHC as soon as possible. If you can’t join the chat, you can contact us in other ways as well.
✴️ Each creation will be worth 20 points. The more you send in, the more points you’ll rake in for your team! 👌 We won’t be giving points based on technical skill or expertise, but rather the spirit and effort put into your work.
🗓️ This round will take place throughout the entire month until the conclusion of the tournament, so you have lots of time to produce as many creations as you’d like.
I hope you’re excited, because I sure am! We can’t wait to see all of the spectacular works of art that our talented community always has to offer. 😁 For inspiration, check out this Community Creations post!
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