The Catnip Crown
On three tables sit sticks, blocks, and yarn spools.
“Build the tallest, steadiest tower,” caws the Blue Jay.
The Kitten stacks too quickly. The Rabbit stacks too cautiously.
* [[Build fast yourself->BalanceFast]]
* [[Build carefully yourself->BalanceSteady]]
* [[Help steady the Kitten’s tower->BalanceKitten]]
* [[Help stack the Rabbit’s tower->BalanceRabbit]]You stack fast and your tower holds! You win the Balance point.
(set: $pointsYou to $pointsYou + 1)
[[Announce the winner!->Raccoons]]You pause to steady the Kitten’s tower. It holds!
(set: $pointsKitten to $pointsKitten + 1)
(set: $kindness to $kindness + 1)
[[Announcing the winner!->Raccoons]]You pause to steady the Rabbit’s tower. It holds!
(set: $pointsRabbit to $pointsRabbit + 1)
(set: $kindness to $kindness + 1)
[[Announcing the winner!->Raccoons]]You build slowly and carefully. The Rabbit finishes too and wins the Balance point. It's time to announce the winner!
(set: $pointsRabbit to $pointsRabbit + 1)
[[Announcing the winner!->Raccoons]]The Blue Jay tallies the official trial points.
(if: $pointsYou > $pointsKitten and $pointsYou > $pointsRabbit)[
Trumpets blare! You are crowned Champion of the Games. The **Catnip Crown** rests on your head. You wear it proudly as you walk back through the door and back home, excited to tell your family about your latest adventure.
[[The End->TheEnd]]
]
(else-if: $pointsKitten > $pointsYou and $pointsKitten > $pointsRabbit)[
The Kitten is crowned Champion with the Catnip Crown!
She purrs proudly and hugs you.
(if: $kindness > 0)[The Siamese Elder speaks up. "We have a new prize as well, for the competitor who focused not on winning, but on helping others. I am pleased to announce - the **Kindness Crown**! He places it on your head. You wear it proudly as you walk back through the door and back home, excited to tell your family about your latest adventure. ]
[[The End->TheEnd]]
]
(else-if: $pointsRabbit > $pointsYou and $pointsRabbit > $pointsKitten)[
The Rabbit bows shyly as the Catnip Crown is placed on his head and goes back to give you a hug.
(if: $kindness > 0)[The Siamese Elder speaks up. "We have a new prize as well, for the competitor who focused not on winning, but on helping others. I am pleased to announce - the **Kindness Crown**! He places it on your head. You wear it proudly as you walk back through the door and back home, excited to tell your family about your latest adventure.]
[[The End->TheEnd]]
]
(else:)[
It’s a tie! The crowd cheers for shared victory for all!
The Elder declares: “Today, three champions stand before us!”
(if: $kindness > 0)[You share in both glory and kindness with the Kitten and the Rabbit and are each crowned with the Catnip Crown. You wear it proudly as you walk back through the door and back home, excited to tell your family about your latest adventure..]
[[The End->TheEnd]]
]The Courage Trial begins. You a narrow wobbling plank across a pool.
The Rabbit starts ahead but then trembles with fear, stuck in the middle.
* [[Stride quickly across->CourageBold]]
* [[Go carefully so the Rabbit can copy->CourageCareful]]
* [[Cross together with the Rabbit->CourageTogether]]You walk boldly across and arrive first. The crowd roars as you are awarded a point!
(set: $pointsYou to $pointsYou + 1)
[[Onward to the Balance Trial->Balance]]You go carefully and show the rabbit that it’s not so scary. The Rabbit watches, becomes more cofident, and crosses first, winning a point.
(set: $pointsRabbit to $pointsRabbit + 1)
(set: $kindness to $kindness + 1)
[[Onward to the Balance Trial->Balance]]You take the Rabbit’s paw and cross together with the Rabbit in front. The crowd cheers loudly as he wins a point.
(set: $pointsRabbit to $pointsRabbit + 1)
(set: $kindness to $kindness + 1)
[[Onward to the Balance Trial->Balance]]You blink as you step into the Kingdom of Pets. The field is buzzing with cheers. On a pillow in the center gleams the shimmering **Catnip Crown**.
The referee, a bossy blue jay, squawks:
“We have three contestants: the **Kitten**, the **Rabbit**, and the **Human!**
And three trials: **Wit, Courage, Balance.** Whoever proves most worthy shall wear the Catnip Crown!”
The Kitten stretches proudly. The Rabbit twitches his nose nervously. The crowd cheers.
(set: $pointsYou to 0)
(set: $pointsKitten to 0)
(set: $pointsRabbit to 0)
(set: $kindness to 0)
[[Begin the Wit Trial->Wit]]The Blue Jay clears his throat: “Now we tally the points. The winner is...”
Before he can finish, a gang of raccoons bursts from the bushes.
They grab the Catnip Crown and dash away!
* [[Chase boldly after them->RaccoonsChase]]
* [[Outsmart them with a trick->RaccoonsTrick]]
* [[Toss a shiny block to distract them->RaccoonsBlock]]
* [[Call for Kitten or Rabbit to help->RaccoonsHelp]]You toss one of the shiny blocks from the balance trial.
The raccoons grab it and forget the crown.
[[The Ceremony->Ceremony]]You sprint after them. They drop the crown and flee.
[[The Ceremony->Ceremony]]“Together!” you call. The Kitten and Rabbit rush in.
You corner the raccoons and take the crown back.
[[The Ceremony->Ceremony]]You clap and point. “Look! A shinier crown over there!”
The raccoons veer away, crown forgotten.
[[The Ceremony->Ceremony]]It’s a bright morning. Macaroni leaps onto your bed.
“Big news!” he meows. “The **Great Backyard Games** start today. The winner gets the Catnip Crown. Come on, we can’t let the raccoons sneak off with it first!”
A hidden door opens, glowing with golden light.
“Quick!” says Macaroni. “Through here to the **Kingdom of Pets**!”
[[Step through the door->Kingdom]]***The End.***
[[Play Again->Start]]The Owl swoops down and the Wit Trial begins.
“Answer me this riddle,” she says.
*“What purrs and has whiskers?”*
You raise your hand first but see the Kitten shaking with excitement.
* [[Answer quickly yourself->WitAnswer]]
* [[Let the Kitten answer->WitKitten]]
* [[Say something silly->WitSilly]]You shout, “A cat!” The crowd cheers as you are awarded 1 point.
(set: $pointsYou to $pointsYou + 1)
[[Onward to the Courage Trial->Courage]]You lower your hand so the Kitten can answer.
She beams, “A cat!” The crowd cheers for her and she is awarded 1 point.
(set: $pointsKitten to $pointsKitten + 1)
(set: $kindness to $kindness + 1)
[[Onward to the Courage Trial->Courage]]You grin: “A dog with a silly hat!”
The crowd bursts into laughter. No points, but everyone smiles.
[[Onward to the Courage Trial->Courage]](if: not (defined: $pointsYou))[ (set: $pointsYou to 0) ]
(if: not (defined: $pointsKitten))[ (set: $pointsKitten to 0) ]
(if: not (defined: $pointsRabbit))[ (set: $pointsRabbit to 0) ]
(if: not (defined: $kindness))[ (set: $kindness to 0) ]
↶↷It’s a bright morning. Macaroni leaps onto your bed.
“Big news!” he meows. “The Great Backyard Games start today. The winner gets the Catnip Crown. Come on, we can’t let the raccoons sneak off with it first!”
A hidden door opens, glowing with golden light.
“Quick!” says Macaroni. “Through here to the Kingdom of Pets!”
Step through the door