Tutorial

**Copyright Notice:** *Much of the content below was captured or copied verbatim from* Castle Cats *and is therefore copyrighted by PocApp Studios AB.*
**Spoiler Warning:** *This page contains heavy spoilers for the Main Story Quest of* Castle Cats*. Proceed at your own risk!*

Upon first launch of *Castle Cats*, the player is asked to specify their age and can also read the game's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The player can then choose a language and tap "Play Game" to start. Once the game has loaded, the tutorial begins immediately as the player is greeted by the guild's first hero, Purrcilla. The tutorial is then driven by flashing-circle prompts highlighting the items or objects with which the player needs to interact. A series of tasks will typically end with the completion of a Mission, the reward for which can be claimed by tapping the purple pop-out banner on the right side of the guild hall screen.

Following are full instructions for the most recent tutorial, current as of version 2.16. Note that the tutorial does not handle interruptions well; if the game is quit and relaunched while the tutorial is in progress, the player might have to repeat some actions and some character dialogs might appear out of order.

## Mission #1: Dress your Guild Leader

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the circular icon in the top left corner of the screen to open the Player Profile.
* Read the Player Profile introduction screens:
	+ "This is your Profile. Here you can track your progress and customize your Guild Leader."
	+ "Use the Customization Menu to find a unique look that you like. There are tons of outfits to choose from!"
* Tap "Continue".
* Tap on the Player Profile icon again.
* Tap "Customize" to open the Avatar Customization screen.
* Follow the prompts to customize the guild leader's name, eyes, fur pattern, outfit and weapon.
* Tap "Confirm".
* Tap "x" to close the customization screen.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #1: Dress Your Guild Leader***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim".
* Tap the reward box and welcome Conan to the guild.
* Tap "x" to close the screen.

 Conan
 Purrcilla
 Pugomancer
 Conan
 Purrcilla

## Mission #2: Complete 1 Main Story Quests

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Questboard.
* Tap on the Main Story Quest "Zombies!"
* Tap the single hero slot.
* Tap on Conan.
* Tap "Start Quest".
* Tap "Enter Battle" on the questcard.

***Player actions required:***

* Complete the battle as instructed.
* Tap "Return to Guild".
* Tap on the Questboard.
* Tap on the completed "Zombies!" questcard.
* Tap on the rewards chest three times.
* Tap "x" to close the screen.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #2: Complete 1 Main Story Quests:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim".
* Tap the reward box and welcome Catniss to the guild.
* Tap "x" to close the screen.

## Mission #3: Upgrade Fortress to Level 2

***Player actions required:***

* Tap the red-ribboned box in the lower right corner of the screen to open the Shop.
* Tap the image of the Fortress in the first slot.
* Tap "100" to pay that amount in coins and "Tap again to confirm purchase".

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #3: Upgrade Fortress to Level 2:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 2 common red embers.

## Mission #4: Evolve Heroes 1 times

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Fortress.
* Read the Fortress introduction screens:
	+ "The Guild Fortress is where you organize all of your Heroes."
	+ "The amount of Heroes your Fortress can hold depends on your Hero Limit."
	+ "You can change the name of your Heroes if you like, and Heroes set to Visible will be running around in your Guild."
	+ "Evolve your Heroes to get new Outfits and unlock their Traits and Skills."
* Tap "Continue".
* Tap on the Fortress again.
* Tap "Evolve".
	+ *By default, Purrcilla is the hero who will be evolved, but players can also select Conan and evolve him instead if desired.*
* Tap "Evolve" again on the next screen.
* Tap "x" to close the screen.
* Tap "x" to leave the Fortress.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #4: Evolve Heroes 1 times:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 5 gems.

## Mission #5: Get one Hero to Level 2

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Questboard.
* Tap on the Main Story Quest "Dragon?!"

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the single hero slot.
* Tap on Catniss.
* Tap "Start Quest".

***Player actions required:***

* Read the Questboard introduction screens:
	+ "Quests require Heroes with the proper Level and Skills, so recruiting different Heroes is essential for a Guild."
	+ "Regular Quests are your main source of Rewards and XP for your Heroes."
	+ "Regular Quests do not require the correct Skills to be Started, but they will still increase the Great Success Chance."
	+ Sending Heroes with a high enough Level and the correct Skills will increase the chance of a Great Success."
* Tap "Continue".
* Tap the questcard for the regular (non-story) quest.
* Tap the hero slot(s) and fill with Catniss and, if needed, Conan and/or Purrcilla.
* Tap "Start Quest".
* Enter the battle or wait for the quest to autocomplete.
* Tap on the completed questcard.
* Tap on the rewards chest until empty.
* *Note that the hero(es) on the quest and the Guild itself will all level up to level 2.*
* Tap "Claim" on the Guild level-up screen.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #5: Get one Hero to Level 2:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 50 wood.
* *Note that there is now another mission for completing a Main Story quest; ignore it for now.*

## Mission #6: Recruit 1 Common Heroes

***Player actions required:***

* Tap the red-ribboned box in the lower right corner of the screen to open the Shop.
* Tap on the red-ribboned box (Common cat box) in the first slot.
* Tap "1" to use the green Common box ticket.
* Tap on the red-ribboned box and welcome Francis to the guild.
* Tap "x" to close the screen.

 Francis
 Purrcilla
 Francis
 Purrcilla
 Francis
 Purrcilla
 Francis
 Purrcilla

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #6: Recruit 1 Common Heroes:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 50 wood.

## Mission #7: Check the Catalog

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Catalog, also known as the Hero Book, at the top of the screen.
* Read the Catalog introduction screens:
	+ "The Catalog keeps track of the unique Heroes you have recruited."
	+ "Tap a Hero to read their entry and learn more about them."
	+ "You can also recruit specific Heroes by using Gems. This is limited to Common and Rare Heroes only."
* Tap "Continue".
* Tap on the Catalog again.
* Tap at least one hero to open its entry; read other entries as desired.
* Tap "x" to close the Catalog.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #7: Check the Catalog:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive a ticket for the outfit box.
* *Continue ignoring the Main Story quest mission.*

## Mission #8: Open the Outfit Box

***Player actions required:***

* Tap the purple box in the lower right of the screen to open the Exclusive Shop.
* Tap the "Outfit Box" tab.
* Tap "1" to open the outfit box screen.
* Tap "1" to use the outfit box ticket and "Tap again to confirm purchase".
* "Tap to open the box!"
* "Tap to claim your reward!"
* Tap to close the screen.
* Tap "x" to close the shop window.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #8: Open the Outfit Box:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 5 Gems.

## Mission #9: Complete 1 Main Story Quests

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Questboard.
* Tap on the Main Story Quest "Dragon?!"
* Tap the single hero slot.
* Tap on Catniss.
* Tap "Start Quest".

 Conan

***Player actions required:***

* Enter the battle or wait for the quest to autocomplete.
* Tap on the completed questcard.
* Tap on the rewards chest until empty.
* Tap "x" to close the screen.

 Conan
 Catniss
 Conan
 Catniss
 Francis
 Catniss
 Francis
 Catniss
 Francis
 Catniss
 Francis

***Player actions required:***

* Tap the "Next Story Quest" questcard to send it into the Questboard.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #9: Complete 1 Main Story Quests:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 1 Oldwood.

## Mission #10: Craft a Battle Ballista

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Alchemy cauldron.
* Read the Alchemy introduction screens:
	+ "Use the Alchemy Station to craft Items and Heroes to help you on Quests."
	+ "Quest Items are used before you start a Quest. Like a Speed Potion, which decreases the Quest Duration by 50%!"
	+ "Battle Items are activated while you are in Quest Battle. Like a Ballista, which shoots your enemies automatically!"
	+ "You can even craft Eggs, which hatches[] special Heroes! It's a miracle, I know!"
	+ "Let's make a Ballista with the Materials you have gathered right now!"
* Tap "Continue".
* Tap on the Alchemy station again.
* Tap the "Battle" tab.
* Tap "Craft" and "Tap again to confirm purchase".

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the button indicating the time remaining.
* Tap "1" to spend a gem to instacraft the item.
* Tap "Claim" to receive a Battle Ballista.
* Tap "x" to close the Alchemy interface.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #10: Craft a Battle Ballista:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 5 gems.

## Mission #11: Use the Battle Ballista

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Questboard.
* Tap on any questcard.
* Select heroes and tap "Start Quest".
* Tap "Enter Battle" on the questcard.
* Tap the Battle Ballista and finish the battle.
* Tap "Return to Guild".

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #11: Use the Battle Ballista:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 5 gems.

## Mission #12: Play mini-games 1 times

***Player actions required:***

* Tap the playing cards at the top right of the screen to open Mini-games.
* Read the Mini-games introduction screens:
	+ "Doing Battle on your Quests will deplete your Battle Energy."
	+ "Refill your Battle Energy by using Energy Potions, which you gain by playing Mini-games."
	+ "When you finish a mini-game, you earn one available Energy Potion and a Reward. You can even get Purrecious Gems!"
* Tap "Continue".
* Tap on the mini-games icon again.
* "Choose which mini-game to play".
* Tap "Play" and complete the mini-game.
* Tap "x" to close the Mini-games interface.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #12: Play mini-games 1 times:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 5 gems.

## Mission #13: Collect a Calendar Reward

***Player actions required:***

* Tap the scroll at the top right of the screen to open the Daily Events window.
* Tap "Collect" to receive a reward of 10 gems.
* Tap "x" to close the Daily Events window.

***Player can now claim the reward for Mission #13: Collect a Calendar Reward:***

* Open the Missions interface and tap "Claim" to receive 5 gems.
* *The "News" window now opens and the tutorial has concluded, although introductions to two more features appear when they become available.*

## Additional Introductions

### Events

*This introduction screen appears the first time the player taps on the Questboard during an event.*

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Questboard.
* Read the Events introduction screens:
	+ "Hello, guild leader! Seems like you are starting your very first Event!"
	+ "You can do Event Quests to follow a special Story, and get Event Materials as a reward!"
	+ "You can also get Event Materials from Regular Quests, but only at Quest Level 4-10."
	+ "Event Materials are used to purchase Guild Leader Items and to craft special Event Hero Eggs!"
	+ "You can access the Event Shop to find all the things you can get during this event. Good luck!"
* Tap "Continue".

### Market

*This introduction screen appears the first time the player taps on the Market after it is unlocked.*

***Player actions required:***

* Tap on the Market.
* Read the Market introduction screens:
	+ "Hello again. This is the Market. Here you can make Material exchanges.
	+ "For example, you can trade 50 Metal for 35 Wood. Very good if you are running low on a specific Material."
	+ "Exchanging Materials takes a little while, so it's good to plan ahead."
	+ "Once the Exchange is done, just come back and claim your Materials."
* Tap "Continue".

## Offers and Opportunites

* New players can watch a video ad and receive a fully evolved Mythic Box cat for free, choosing from Halley, Howard or Murrlin. Tap on the video icon at the bottom of the guild hall screen.
* New players who purchase the Pouch of Gems from the Shop get a free Starter Pack as a bonus. It includes the Mythic Box cat Luna Sparkle (or possibly a different hero for players who already have Luna), 100 additional gems, 10,000 gold, 10 rare embers, and maxed out inventories of basic and rare materials. Tap on the cat in a sack at the bottom of the guild hall screen.
* A promotion for PocApp Studios' other game is available for players new to both: Tap on the dog icon at the bottom of the guild hall screen to download and install *Dungeon Dogs*. Free goodies are awarded after returning to *Castle Cats*.

## Video

A video walkthrough of the Tutorial is also available.

**Customizations**: Avatar Customization • Hero Outfits • Plushies
**Quests**: Quests • Main Story Quest • Regular Quests • Battle Quests • Reputation Quests • Attack Skills
**Activities**: Alchemy • Challenges • Daily Events • Daily Rewards • Events • Mini-games • Missions
**Upgrades & Acquisitions**: Guild • Fortress • Shop • Exclusive Shop • Story Book • VIP
**Utility**: Market • Materials • Skills • Traits • **Tutorial**
**Media**: Connections • Merchandise • News • Original Soundtrack