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FINDING POPPY
A deep dive into the rescue, collection, battle, and exploration systems.
Find Them in the Wild
Your phone becomes a rescue tool. Using the camera and LiDAR, Poppys appear in your real environment — hiding behind objects, around corners, in unexpected places. Spot their glowing eyes, toss a treat to win their trust, then make your rescue attempt with a timing-based mini-game.
- ARKit + LiDAR mesh occlusion — Poppys hide behind real objects
- Treat tossing mechanic — aim and throw to build trust
- Weather bonus for sunny environments
- Timing ring mini-game — hit the critical zone for bonus IVs
Complete Your Poppydex
200 unique cat species spanning 12 types. From the common Tabby Whisker to the mythical Golden Sovereign, each species has unique stats, abilities, and evolutionary potential. Discover shiny variants with animated sparkle effects.
- 5 rarity tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary
- 12 elemental types with effectiveness chart
- Evolution chains requiring levels, items, or conditions
- Shiny variants — 1/512 base odds, boosted by items and events
Every Poppy is Unique
Under the hood, every Poppy carries a genetic profile with 8 gene loci controlling traits like fur pattern, eye color, and temperament bias. Breed Poppys to pass down traits through Mendelian inheritance. Discover rare mutations that create entirely new visual expressions.
- 8 gene loci: coat, pattern, eye color, ear shape, tail, size, build, temperament
- Punnett square predictor — see offspring probabilities before breeding
- Crossover and mutation mechanics for rare trait discovery
- 4-stage kitten growth over 24 hours with care actions
Train. Compete. Triumph.
Build a team of 6 and challenge NPC trainers across 4 difficulty tiers, or battle real players in ranked PvP with ELO matchmaking. 102 abilities across 12 types create deep strategy. The temperament system adds another layer — gentle Poppys tank hits, bold ones deal massive damage.
- 102 abilities across 12 types
- 4 PvE difficulty tiers with 11 NPC trainers
- Real-time PvP with 7 ELO rank tiers
- Animated type-specific battle effects
Playful or Bold — You Choose
Every Poppy has a temperament score from 0 (Playful) to 100 (Bold). This affects battle stats, den behavior, and personality responses. Use training, items, and care to shape their personality. Playful Poppys excel at defense and healing; Bold ones dominate in raw attack power.
- Temperament affects ATK/DEF/SPD battle modifiers
- Tonics and potions to shift personality
- Big Five personality profile per Poppy
- Personality-driven AI behavior and dialog
Build Their Home
Create a cozy den for your rescued Poppys. Place furniture, watch them interact based on their personalities, and earn passive rewards. Playful Poppys nap on cushions. Bold ones knock things off shelves. Their mood affects reward generation.
- Furniture collection and placement system
- Poppy-to-Poppy interactions based on personality
- Mood system with care actions (feed, play, groom)
- Passive CatNip and item generation
Rescue Together
Trade Poppys with nearby friends using local connectivity. Form Clowders (guilds) to raid bosses together. Compete on leaderboards across 8 categories. Send gifts to build friendship levels.
- Local trade via peer-to-peer connectivity
- Clowder system — guilds with roles, chat, and shared XP
- Raid bosses requiring co-op strategy
- 8 leaderboard categories with seasonal rewards
The World Changes. So Do the Spawns.
Finding Poppy is connected to the real world. Weather affects which types appear. Moon phases boost lunar species. Time of day shifts the rarity distribution. Seasonal events bring limited-time species and community goals.
- WeatherKit integration — 9 weather conditions affect spawns
- Lunar cycle tracking — full moon events
- 15 biomes mapped from real-world Points of Interest
- Seasonal events with exclusive species and rewards
Ready to start rescuing?
Finding Poppy launches Spring 2026. Sign up to be a Founding Rescuer.