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1) Synopsis

Set Difficulty 3/10
Approximate time to master 8-9 hours(Farming for coins takes time)
Minimum numbers of playthroughs needed 1
Number of missable achievements 1
Does difficulty affect achievements? No
Hardest achievement of the set Welcome to the Chum Bucket

Note: Finish the game without buying any health upgrades and at the end buy them all so you don't have to go through the game again.

Note: Don't use any cheats or any in-game codes because then you won't get any of the achievements.

2) Introduction

In this game, there aren’t distinct difficulty levels, and all achievements accumulate over time. Typically, these achievements involve collecting or destroying various items. Just smash everything—enemies, boxes, you name it. But first, check if there are any extra lives waiting above those targets.

3) Story Related

In this game, there are 12 levels, complete with 4 epic boss fights. At the end of each regular level, you’ll discover a happiness object waiting for you. Aside from the boss battles, you’ll want to hunt down 2 additional happiness objects by interacting with the brown snails scattered throughout each level [Level 1 : Jellyfishing with Patrick]

Jellyfish Jam [2]
Collect the Baby Jellyfish
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
Naughty Nautical Neighbors [2]
Collect the Bubble Wand
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Jellyfishing [5]
Collect SpongeBob's Jellyfishing Net
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.
Super Strike [1]
Defeat an enemy by performing a Spatula Slam in midair for twice the damage
Just double jump and spatula a bot.

[Level 2 : Meeting Sandy]

Valentine's Day [2]
Collect the Heart-Shaped Acorn
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
Club Spongebob [2]
Collect the Magic Conch Shell
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Tea at the Treedome [5]
Collect Sandy's Iced Tea Glass
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 3 : Bikini Bottom]

Band Geeks [2]
Collect Squidwards Clarinet
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.

Note: This one is on the moving platform part, there is a place on the left side with a brown snail on it ( in case you miss it).

The Donut Of Shame [2]
Collect the Donut Of Shame
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Culture Shock [5]
Collect the Mop
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 4 : Pretending to be tuff with Patrick]

No Weenies Allowed [3]
Collect the Hot Dog
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 5 : Becoming a Fry Cook!!!]

One Krab's Trash [2]
Collect the #1 Soda Drinkin' Hat
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
The Great Snail Race [2]
Collect Snellie's Pet Carrier
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Help Wanted [5]
Collect the Golden Spatula
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 6 : Santa! Santa!! Santa !!!]

Artist Unknown [2]
Collect the Paint Palette
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
Survival of the Idiots [2]
Collect the Bellybutton Lint Earnmuffs
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Christmas Who? [5]
Collect the Toy Clarinet
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 7 : Meeting Mermaidman and Barnacleboy]

Mermaidman & Barnacleboy IV [2]
Collect Mermaidman's Utility Belt
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
Mermaidman & Barnacleboy [2]
Collect Mermaidman & Barnacleboy's Ring Box
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Mermaidman & Barnacleboy II [5]
Collect the Aquaphone
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 8 : Squidward's first yummt Krabby Patty]

Just One Bite [3]
Collect the Krabby Patty
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 9 : 24 hours of Fun at the Krusty Krab with Squidward]

Rise and Shine [2]
Collect Patricks Alarm Clock
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
Wet Painters [2]
Collect Mr. Krabs First Dollar
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Graveyard Shift [5]
Collect the 24-Hour Sign
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 10 : Kara-Tay with Sandy]

Nasty Patty [2]
Collect the Volcano Hot Sauce
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
Nature Pants [2]
Collect the Picnic Basket
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Karate Choppers [5]
Collect the Karate Gloves
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 11 : Krusty Krab]

The Secret Box [2]
Collect the BFF Ring
This is the Happiness object in the first brown snail.
Squid on Strike [2]
Collect Squidward's Blow Horn
This is the Happiness object in the second brown snail.
Krusty Krab Training Video [5]
Collect Cashie
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

[Level 12 : Hey that's not your formula, Plankton!]

Plankton! [5]
Collect the Secret Recipe
This is the Happiness object at the end of the level.

4) Boss Fights

Prepare to face off against six formidable bosses! To unlock those sweet achievements, you’ll need to defeat each boss without taking a single hit. Now, here’s the strategy: tackle the first three bosses either within their dedicated missions or during the Krusty Krab mission. Why Krusty Krab, you ask? Well, because there, you won’t have to slog through the entire level to reach those bosses. Efficiency, my friend!

Who You Callin’ Pinhead? [5]
Defeat the Wee Yellow Bot in "Meeting Sandy Cheeks!" or "Krusty Krab" without taking damage
Recommended to defeat in Krusty Krab.

This Boss is the first and relatively the easiest. In order to defeat it without taking any damage, you need to get close, then jump and spin once or twice and then the Boss will hammer its head down. To deal damage, you need to hit its bottom where the mark is. You need to do this 3 times.

Tenderized [5]
Defeat the Tenderizer Bot in "Santa! Santa!! SANTA!!!" or "Krusty Krab" without taking damage
Recommended to defeat in Krusty Krab.

This is the second Boss. In order to defeat it, you need to get close to it and then run circles around him to avoid its hammers. When it opens its mouth, attack the face (or the mark). Do this 4 times to beat it.

Black Belt [5]
Defeat the Demento Bot in "Kara-TAY with Sandy!" or "Krusty Krab" without taking damage
Recommended to defeat in Krusty Krab.

This is the third Boss. In order to defeat it you need to try to get it close to a place where you can get cover from its balloon attack. Then, get close and jump and use the spatula to hit its head. Then the Boss will get into drill mode and shoots a series of balloons (either run around trying not to get hit or get cover behind somewhere). Do this 4 times to beat the Boss.

Weenie Hut General [5]
Defeat PatBot without taking damage.

This Boss has three phases. In the first phase, it attacks by spinning towards you. Just run away from him (it spins in an almost straight line), while running you need to get the muscle buff. When it stops spinning its belt (with a hand mark) will grow, so jump and hammer it. Then its pants will drop, so go behind him and hammer him twice. Then the Boss will retreat and you must beat some bots, after which the second phase begins. Repeat the same tactic until you win.
Note: Use balloons to beat the bigger bots after the second phase.

What’s Gonna Happen? Am I Gonna Blow Up? [5]
Defeat SquidBot without taking damage
Story related, Cannot be missed.

This Boss has three phases. In the first phase, run towards the platform with gum on it. Located two rows behind the platform is a button, hit it and it will give you a box with a buff on it. Take it and go toward the gum and hit the SquidBot. After hitting it 3 times, it goes to the second phase. At the start of the second phase, don't move and jump from the tentacles coming at you. After it stops, go towards the gum platform again and hit the SquidBot. Do this tactic again for the third phase.

Welcome to the Chum Bucket [10]
Defeat PlanktoBot without taking damage

This is the final Boss and has three phases. In the first phase, you jump from roofs and follow the Chum Bucket. As you jump across the roofs, first you fight 4 normal bots and then you jump on a platform with a gum on it. The the boss will initiate a series of balloon attacks, so jump on the gum and do nothing. After the balloons attack, it will use its fist to hammer you down 3 times. To avoid the fist, use the gum to go in the opposite direction every time it brings its fist up. After using its fist 3 times, it will open its mouth so use the gum to go inside. Once inside, your goal is to destroy the 3 generators (first destroy the one beside you, then the one on the right side, and use balloons to destroy the one on the left because there is a spinning bot that will attack you once you go near the left generator) and after that the heart. Afterwards, you again go across the roofs until you are on an empty platform (stay on the left side), there will be to bots: a hammering bot and a spinning bot. Attack the hammering bot first on the left side, then the spinning bot on the right. After that, you go through the roofs and be on the platform with a gum on it. Do the same tactic again and go inside the mouth. Be careful, there is a normal bot behind you. First, destroy the generator next to you, then the one on the right (there is a hammer bot), and then use the balloon to destroy the one on the left. Afterwards, you again go across the roofs until you are on an empty platform (stay on the right ride). Now you are going to fight the wee yellow bot (first boss in the game). Because the platform is small, you need to double jump and spin in the air so you don't get hit. Defeat the bot like you did previously, and continue on to the gum platform. Do the past tactic and get inside. once inside, be careful as the demento bot (third boss) is there. Destroy the generator next to you, and then destroy the generator on the left, and run around to avoid the bot. Then use balloons to destroy the right generator and finally the heart in the middle.

5) House

In the house you can upgrade the furniture and buy costumes and upgrade health. Note: Upgrade your health after you get all the happiness objects so you don't need to go through the game again.

Home Sweet Pineapple [10]
Purchase all furniture upgrades

There are a total of 20 furniture you need to upgrade and it will cost a total of 15,000 coins, here is a list of the furniture:

Living room

Picture Upgrade: 200c *3 =600c

Chair Upgrade: 1,000c

Sofa Upgrade: 2,000c

Kitchen

Stove Upgrade: 1,000c

Sink Upgrade: 500c

Bedroom (Upstairs)

Bed Upgrade: 1,000c

Gary Bowl Upgrade: 500c

Gary Bed Upgrade: 500c

Picture Upgrade: 200c *2 =400c

Bathroom Upstairs

Dryer Upgrade: 2,000c

Picture Upgrade: 200c

Mirror and Sink Upgrade: 600c

Tub Upgrade: 2,000c

Toilet Upgrade: 200c

Note: I couldn't find the last three (apparently the two cabinets in the kitchen are upgradable but wouldn't show for me. Every time you go out of the game the toilet will reset, so upgrade the toilet a few times to get the achievement).

Ripped Pants [10]
Collect all 30 Happiness Objects without purchasing any health upgrades
I Feel like a New Sponge! [10]
Purchase all health upgrades

There are a total of 3 health upgrades each costing 2,500 coins (for a total of 7,500 coins).

Costume Party [5]
Purchase all costumes

There are a total of 12 costumes each costing 500 coins (for a total of 6,000 coins)

Long Lasting Memory [5]
Have 50 or more lives
Recommended to get this near the end. 

The later missions give more lives than the first ones. To farm for lives fast, either do the "Kara-TAY with Sandy!" mission where at the start you see a platform where you can get 3 lives. Get that and quit, or go through the whole "Hashslinging Slasher" mission and get a total of 11 lives.

6) Mini Games

[Check Please]

This is basically a hockey game. Best choose SpongeBob and Patrick as opponents, and Squidword and Barnacleboy as your team.

Check Me Out [5]
Score 5 goals in a game of Check Please
The charecter you chooseas player 1(for yourself) must be the one to score the goals. 
Bikini Bottom Hockey Team [10]
Win a game of Check Please

[Incoming!]

The game is confusing at first and the difficulties don't make much difference. Basically, click the circle button and choose teleport to go near any of the opponents (click the square button). Then in the next turnn click the circle button to choose the Karate Glove, bring the mark on the opponent and click square. Each Karate Glove deals 40 damage (keep this in mind for the heavy hitter achievement). Repeat the same tactic until you win.

Incoming!! I [3]
Win a game of Incoming!! in the first Terrain on Advanced difficulty
Incoming!! II [3]
Win a game of Incoming!! in the second Terrain on Advanced difficulty
Incoming!! III [3]
Win a game of Incoming!! in the third Terrain on Advanced difficulty
Heavy Hitter [5]
Deal 150 or more total damage in a game of Incoming!!

[Collide & Conch-Er]

The game is a bit hard to navigate around (Recommended to use the left and right d-pad instead of the joystick). Choose SpongeBob for yourself and Sandy, Patrick and Plankton as the rest. In this game, you need to catch jellyfish and then bring them to your home base.

Conch-Ered Downtown Bikini Bottom [3]
Win a game of Collide & Conch-Er in Downtown Bikini Bottom on Advanced difficulty
Conch-Ered Mrs. Puff's Driving School [3]
Win a game of Collide & Conch-Er in Mrs. Puff's Driving School on Advanced difficulty
Conch-Ered Jellyfish Fields [3]
Win a game of Collide & Conch-Er in Jellyfish Fields on Advanced difficulty
Jellyfish Hunter [5]
Score 80 or more points in a game of Collide & Conch-Er

7) Conclusion

This was a fun game for me and brought back a lot of memories because of the references to SpongeBob's show. I hope you guys enjoy the game and find this guide helpful in mastering the game.

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