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Polar Plunge is an Arcade game in Webkinz World that came out in 2007. Originally the game had only one course, but in early 2008 it was changed to four. They were Kewl Runnings (easy), Ice Cream Float (medium), Polar Plummet (medium), and Black Diamond (hard). Inukshuk is featured in this game. Polar Plunge is also available as an app for iOS devices.

In July 2017, the game had another update and was given new artwork and slopes. Each slope, "Easy", "Medium", and "Hard" no longer have names.[1]

Objective

The objective is for Inukshuk to get to the bottom of the slope while jumping over obstacles The hills are very dangerous and you must leap over a variety of objects to make it safely down. There are three slopes to choose from: Easy, Medium, and Hard. The harder the slope, the more obstacles and rocky terrain there will be.

Controls

Use the arrow keys to control Inukshuk. The right arrow key is used to speed up, the left arrow key is to slow down, and the up arrow key is used to jump.

Obstacles

Snowmen, snowpigs, trees, and tree trunks are obstacles to avoid while sliding down the slope. Snowpigs will slow you down, and will have either a green, yellow, or red scarf. Green scarves reduce speed by about a quarter, yellow scarves by about a third, and red scarves by a little over half, if going full speed.

Snowmen, trees, and tree trunks will end the game if hit at all.

Gree Scarf Snowpig
Yellow Scarf Snowpig
Red Scarf Snowpig
Tree without Snow
Tree with Snow
Tree Stump
Snowman

Snowflakes and Ramps

Snowflakes can be gained to earn extra points, each one rewarding 50 points. Ramps are littered throughout the slope to jump from.

Brown Ramp
Black Ramp
Snowflake

Trophy

A bronze, silver, or gold Polar Plunge Trophy is awarded after reaching the finish line depending on the total points earned.

Previously, the original trophy, which has been discontinued^[1], was given out at random when crossing any of the former four slopes' finish lines. The message would be either "Congratulations! You are a Plunging Pro!" or "You are a Plunging Pro! A surprise has been placed in your dock!", the latter indicating that the trophy had indeed been won. The odds of winning being the following:

Kewl Runnings: 1 in 4 chance (once the course is finished)
Ice Cream Float: 3 in 10 chance (once the course is finished)
Polar Plummet: 3 in 10 chance (once the course is finished)
Black Diamond: 4 in 10 chance (once the course is finished)

↑ The original version of Polar Plunge (and the original Polar Plunge Trophy) is available in the Tournament Arena.

More Information

[1] The original version of Polar Plunge (and the original Polar Plunge Trophy) is available in the Tournament Arena.

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+[[File:PolarPlungeScreen.png|center]]
-'''[[File:Polar_Plunge_Title_Page.png|thumb|Polar Plunge Title Page]]Polar Plunge''' is an [[Arcade]] [[game]] in [[Webkinz World]] that came out in [[2007]] with only one course but in early [[2008]] it changed to four. Currently, there is one easy one, two medium, and one hard. You have to jump over solid objects (sometimes black snowman; mostly trees, stumps, igloos) but if you miss the game is over. Some snowmen you won't lose until a number of times in a row (sometimes black; mostly pink snowman, grey snowman).
+'''Polar Plunge''' is an [[Arcade]] game in Webkinz World that came out in 2007. Originally the game had only one course, but in early 2008 it was changed to four. They were Kewl Runnings (easy), Ice Cream Float (medium), Polar Plummet (medium), and Black Diamond (hard). [[Inukshuk]] is featured in this game. Polar Plunge is also available as an app for iOS devices.
+In July 2017, the game had another update and was given new artwork and slopes. Each slope, "Easy", "Medium", and "Hard" no longer have names.[https://webkinznewz.ganzworld.com/announcements/new-version-of-polar-plunge-for-web-and-mobile/]
+==Objective==
-This game has a randomly-awarded Polar Plunge Trophy available. After reaching the end of any of the four courses, the player will cross the finish line and will be greeted with either a message stating "Congratulations! You are a Plunging Pro!" or "You are a Plunging Pro! A surprise has been placed in your dock!" After the latter, the Polar Plunge Trophy is awarded to the player. The odds of winning the trophy are about 1 in 4 on the easy course, about 1 in 3 on the medium courses and currently unknown on the hard course.
+[[File:PolarPlungeFinish.png]]
-[[Category: Games]]
+The objective is for [[Inukshuk]] to get to the bottom of the slope while jumping over obstacles The hills are very dangerous and you must leap over a variety of objects to make it safely down. There are three slopes to choose from: Easy, Medium, and Hard. The harder the slope, the more obstacles and rocky terrain there will be.
+==Controls==
+Use the arrow keys to control Inukshuk. The right arrow key is used to speed up, the left arrow key is to slow down, and the up arrow key is used to jump.
+==Obstacles==
+Snowmen, snowpigs, trees, and tree trunks are obstacles to avoid while sliding down the slope. Snowpigs will slow you down, and will have either a green, yellow, or red scarf. Green scarves reduce speed by about a quarter, yellow scarves by about a third, and red scarves by a little over half, if going full speed.
+Snowmen, trees, and tree trunks will end the game if hit at all.
+<gallery>
+File:SnowPigGreen.png|Gree Scarf Snowpig
+File:SnowPigYellow.png|Yellow Scarf Snowpig
+File:SnowPigRed.png|Red Scarf Snowpig
+File:TreeWithoutSnow.png|Tree without Snow
+File:SnowyTree.png|Tree with Snow
+File:TreeStump.png|Tree Stump
+File:SnowmanPolarPlunge.png|Snowman
+</gallery>
+==Snowflakes and Ramps==
+Snowflakes can be gained to earn extra points, each one rewarding 50 points. Ramps are littered throughout the slope to jump from.
+<gallery>
+File:PolarPlungeRamp.png|Brown Ramp
+File:PolarPlungeBlackRamp.png|Black Ramp
+File:PolarPlungeSnowflake.png|Snowflake
+</gallery>
+==Trophy==
+A bronze, silver, or gold Polar Plunge Trophy is awarded after reaching the finish line depending on the total points earned.
+Previously, the original trophy, which has been discontinued<ref>The original version of Polar Plunge (and the original Polar Plunge Trophy) is available in the Tournament Arena.</ref>, was given out at random when crossing any of the former four slopes' finish lines. The message would be either "Congratulations! You are a Plunging Pro!" or "You are a Plunging Pro! A surprise has been placed in your dock!", the latter indicating that the trophy had indeed been won. The odds of winning being the following:
+*Kewl Runnings: 1 in 4 chance (once the course is finished)
+*Ice Cream Float: 3 in 10 chance (once the course is finished)
+*Polar Plummet: 3 in 10 chance (once the course is finished)
+*Black Diamond: 4 in 10 chance (once the course is finished)
+[[File:Polarplungetrophy.png]]
+[[File:Bronzepolarplungetrophy.png]]
+[[File:Silverpolarplungetrophy.png]]
+[[File:Goldpolarplungetrophy.png]]
+<references/>
+==More Information==
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160817173942/http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/polar-plunge-201/polar-plunge-information-course-1-kewl-218370/ Guide to Kewl Runnings]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160818141746/http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/polar-plunge-201/polar-plunge-walkthrough-course-2-ice-220231/ Guide to Ice Cream Float]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160820031409/http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/polar-plunge-201/polar-plunge-guide-course-3-polar-212558/ Guide to Polar Plummet]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160814133345/http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/polar-plunge-201/polar-plunge-guide-course-4-black-353694/ Guide to Black Diamond]
+[[Category:Games]]