Wimpy Wonderland Walkthrough

Enter the world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Everyone is enjoying a snow day except for Greg Heffley - his little brother Manny has gone missing. Help Greg track down his brother before their mom gets home, but watch out for the mean Whirley Street kids along the way.

Getting Started

When you arrive on Wimpy Wonderland, you'll find yourself in the middle of a winter wonderland. Everyone is out enjoying the snow day, but Greg Heffley has a problem - his little brother Manny is nowhere to be found!

Background:

Island based on the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series
Created by Jeff Kinney (also a Poptropica creator)
Released March 14, 2011 for members
Available to all players shortly after

Part 1: Meeting Greg and Getting Started

Initial Setup

1. Talk to Greg Heffley - He's standing near where you arrive 2. Follow Greg back to his house 3. Learn the Situation - Manny has wandered off during the snow day 4. Time Pressure - You need to find Manny before Mom gets home!

Collecting Important Items

1. Go Upstairs to the bedroom area 2. Get the Address Book - Located in the upper-right corner bedroom 3. Visit Greg's Room - Go left into Greg's bedroom 4. Pick up Journal Page - Find it on the floor next to Greg's desk 5. Enter Manny's Room through his bedroom door

The Great Escape

1. Exit Through Window - Go out through Manny's bedroom window 2. Cross the Roof - Carefully move left across the rooftop 3. Head Up the Hill - Run left up the hill to find Rowley

Part 2: The Search Begins

Rowley's House Challenge

1. Talk to Rowley - He might have seen Manny 2. Get Into Rowley's House - You'll need to create a distraction 3. Jump on Rowley's Car - This will distract Rowley's dad 4. Sneak Inside while the distraction works 5. Search for Clues about Manny's whereabouts

Fregley's Snowman Situation

1. Find Fregley - He's stuck in an embarrassing situation 2. Get the Leaf Blower - You'll need this to help him 3. Free Fregley from the Snowman - Use the leaf blower to melt the snow 4. Get Information - Fregley might have seen where Manny went

Part 3: Following Manny's Trail

School Investigation

1. Head to the School - Manny might have gone here 2. Navigate the Hallways - Search through different areas 3. Look for Clues - Check classrooms and common areas 4. Talk to Anyone Present - Get information about Manny sightings

Leisure Towers Bingo

1. Visit Leisure Towers - A senior living facility 2. Play Bingo with Greg's grandfather 3. Bingo Game Strategy: - Use the Bingo Troll as a blotter - Pay attention to the called numbers - Mark your card accurately 4. Win the Game to get important information

The Salad Challenge

1. Help Grandpa with a peculiar request 2. Salad-Eating Mini-Game: - Speed vs. accuracy challenge - Don't let the timer run out - Maintain a steady pace 3. Success leads to more clues about Manny's location

Part 4: Advanced Challenges

The Snow Plow Fluid Puzzle

1. Locate the Snow Plow - Find it in the town 2. Solve the Fluid Challenge: - Figure out the correct mixture - Follow the chemical formula clues - Mix ingredients in proper proportions 3. Complete the Puzzle to unlock the next area

Whirley Street Kids Encounter

1. Avoid the Bullies - The Whirley Street kids are looking for trouble 2. Strategic Navigation: - Find alternate routes when possible - Use distractions to avoid confrontation - Time your movements carefully 3. Don't Get Caught - Getting caught by them will slow you down

More Complex Puzzles

1. Multiple Mini-Challenges throughout the town 2. Environmental Puzzles: - Moving objects to clear paths - Timing-based challenges - Logic puzzles involving town locations 3. Character Interactions - Help various townspeople for information

Part 5: Finding Manny

Following the Final Clues

1. Piece Together Information from all your encounters 2. Check Multiple Locations - Manny has been moving around 3. Use the Address Book - Cross-reference locations with contacts 4. Follow Fresh Tracks in the snow

The Big Reveal

1. Discover Manny's Location - He's been having his own adventure 2. Approach Carefully - Manny might not want to come back right away 3. Convince Manny to return home before Mom arrives 4. Prepare for the Journey Home - Make sure both brothers are ready

The Race Against Time

1. Mom's Return is imminent - hurry back to the house 2. Navigate Quickly but safely through the town 3. Avoid Final Obstacles that might delay your return 4. Get Home Safely with both Greg and Manny

Part 6: Mission Complete

Successful Return

1. Arrive Home before Mom gets back 2. Family Reunion - Greg is relieved to have found Manny 3. Story Resolution - Learn why Manny wandered off 4. Island Medallion - Receive your reward for helping the Heffley family

Mini-Game Tips and Strategies

Bingo Strategy

Focus on Patterns - Look for the most likely winning combinations
Use the Troll - The Bingo Troll is your marking tool
Stay Alert - Don't miss any called numbers
Plan Ahead - Anticipate which numbers you need

Salad Eating Game

Steady Rhythm - Don't go too fast or too slow
Watch the Timer - Keep an eye on remaining time
Efficiency - Find the most effective eating pattern

Environmental Puzzles

Observe Carefully - Look for visual clues in the environment
Trial and Error - Some puzzles require experimentation
Think Logically - Use real-world logic to solve challenges

Navigation Tips

Plan Your Route - Know where you're going before you start
Watch for Shortcuts - Some paths are faster than others
Avoid Trouble - Stay away from the Whirley Street kids when possible

Characters You'll Meet

Main Characters

Greg Heffley - Your worried companion looking for his brother
Manny Heffley - The missing little brother you're trying to find
Rowley - Greg's best friend who might have information

Supporting Characters

Rowley's Dad - Needs to be distracted to get into the house
Fregley - The weird kid who gets stuck in a snowman
Greg's Grandfather - Lives at Leisure Towers, plays bingo
Various Townspeople - Provide clues and mini-challenges

Antagonists

Whirley Street Kids - The mean kids who cause trouble
Time Pressure - The constant worry about Mom returning home

Important Items and Tools

Essential Items

Address Book - Contains important contact information
Journal Page - Clues from Greg's diary
Leaf Blower - Needed to help Fregley
Bingo Troll - Your marker for the bingo game

Temporary Items

Various puzzle solutions and keys
Information gathered from characters
Clues about Manny's whereabouts

Tips for Success

Time Management

Work Efficiently - Don't waste time on unnecessary actions
Prioritize Tasks - Focus on finding Manny above all else
Plan Your Route - Minimize backtracking between locations

Character Interactions

Talk to Everyone - Every character might have useful information
Help Others - Helping townspeople often leads to useful rewards
Be Patient - Some characters require multiple interactions

Problem Solving

Think Like a Kid - Remember you're in a child's world
Use Logic - Most puzzles have logical solutions
Don't Give Up - If one approach doesn't work, try another

Avoiding Trouble

Stay Alert - Watch for the Whirley Street kids
Plan Escape Routes - Know how to get away from trouble
Use Distractions - Sometimes the best solution is to create a diversion

Seasonal Fun Elements

Winter Activities

Snow Day Atmosphere - Enjoy the winter wonderland setting
Sledding Areas - Some locations feature winter sports
Snow Sculptures - Interactive elements in the environment
Hot Chocolate Stops - Warm up at various locations

Holiday Spirit

Community Feel - The town comes together during the snow day
Helping Neighbors - Many tasks involve helping community members
Family Themes - The story focuses on family relationships and responsibility

Congratulations! You've successfully helped Greg find his little brother Manny and gotten them both home safely. You've experienced the world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and proven that even on a snow day, looking out for family is the most important thing. Enjoy your Island Medallion and the satisfaction of a job well done!