Embark on an exciting adventure on Ginger Island in Stardew Valley and uncover many new contents, including the intriguing Island Survey.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the details of the Island Survey, providing you with all the information you need to complete it successfully. Discover the rewards awaiting you and become a master surveyor in Stardew Valley!
How to Find Professor Snail and Unlock the Surveys
Here are the steps to find Professor Snail and unlock the surveys in Stardew Valley:
1. Begin your journey to Ginger Island, located north of the starting beach area.
2. Head towards the northern area of Ginger Island and follow the path until you reach a little green tent.
3. This tent belongs to Professor Snail, the quirky archeologist. Interact with the tent, but note that it will be empty until you rescue the professor.
4. To rescue Professor Snail, go to the Dig Site to the left of his tent.
5. At the Dig Site, you will notice a broken bridge blocking access to a cave where Professor Snail is trapped.
6. Collect ten Golden Walnuts, which can be obtained by completing tasks and exploring the island.
7. Approach the parrot near the broken bridge and exchange ten Golden Walnuts to repair the bridge.
8. With the bridge repaired, enter the cave where Professor Snail is trapped. Use any type of bomb to break the rocks blocking the way.
9. Once the rocks are cleared, Professor Snail will be freed from the cave.
10. Return to the Island Field Office, where Professor Snail will await you.
11. Interact with Professor Snail at the Island Field Office to unlock the surveys.
Completing Island Surveys
Survey 1: Purple Flowers
- The first survey you can complete at the Island Field Office focuses on locating and counting Purple Flowers. Your task is to find and count 22 Purple Flowers scattered across Ginger Island.
- To complete the survey, you must accurately determine and provide the count of 22 Purple Flowers. Ensure that you carefully search the island to find all the flowers.
- If you provide an incorrect answer, don't worry! You can try again the next day to answer the survey correctly.
Survey 2: Purple Starfish
- The second survey at the Island Field Office focuses on Purple Starfish. Your objective is to identify and calculate the total number of 18 Purple Starfish in Ginger Island.
- Pay close attention to your environment, as Purple Starfish can sometimes be camouflaged or hidden among rocks and other marine elements.
- Your task is to accurately determine the count of 18 Purple Starfish and provide that as your answer to the survey.
- Remember that you can only attempt each survey once per day. If you Provide an incorrect answer, you will have another opportunity to try again the following day.
(For more information, read more about the Purple Starfish on Ginger Island in Stardew Valley here!)
Rewards for Completing Island Surveys
Island Surveys Rewards
- When you correctly answer a survey at the Island Field Office, you will be rewarded with one Golden Walnut. This serves as a valuable currency on Ginger Island.
- By completing both surveys, which are the Purple Flowers and Purple Starfish surveys, you can earn a total of two Golden Walnuts.
Fossil Collections Rewards
In addition to the surveys, completing the four fossil collections also grants unique rewards [1].
Extensive Animal Collection
Once you have donated all the required fossils for the Large Animal collection, you will receive 6 Golden Walnuts and a Banana Sapling as a reward. The Golden Walnuts can unlock various upgrades and features on Ginger Island.
Snake Collection
Completing the Snake collection by donating all the necessary snake-related fossils will grant you 3 Golden Walnuts and a Mango Sapling.
Mummified Frog Donation
You will earn 1 Golden Walnut by donating the Mummified Frog.
Mummified Bat Donation
Donating the Mummified Bat will reward you with 1 Golden Walnut.
Ultimate Reward
- The ultimate reward awaits those dedicated players who complete all the fossil collections and surveys.
- Upon completing all four fossil collections, answering both surveys correctly, and donating the Mummified Frog and Mummified Bat, you will be rewarded with the Ostrich Incubator recipe.
- The Ostrich Incubator is a special item that allows you to hatch Ostrich eggs, providing you with a new type of animal on your farm.
Conclusion
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Stardew Valley’s Ginger Island and undertake the Island Survey to uncover its hidden treasures. With guidance, you can locate Professor Snail, unlock the surveys, and answer questions correctly.
Don’t miss the exciting rewards, including Golden Walnuts and the Ostrich Incubator recipe. Become a skilled surveyor and leave your mark on Ginger Island!
