Check out all Dandori Challenges in Pikmin 4 in this guide! See a list of all Dandori Challenges in the game, tips and strategies to complete them, their locations, what to do when you cannot clear Dandori Challenges, and more!

List of All Dandori Challenges

All Dandori Challenges

Dandori Challenges	Location and Overview
Dandori Day Care	Time: 5:00 Dandori Level: ★☆☆☆☆ Pikmin Types: Red Pikmin Bronze - 90 pts Silver - 100 pts Gold - 120 pts Platinum - 140 pts
Hotshock Canyon	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★☆☆☆ Pikmin Types: Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin Bronze - 100 pts Silver - 130 pts Gold - 140 pts Platinum - 160 pts
Rockaway Cellars	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★☆☆☆ Pikmin Types: Red Pikmin, Rock Pikmin Bronze - 160 pts Silver - 190 pts Gold - 220 pts Platinum - 240 pts
Test Tubs	Time: 6:00 Dandori Level: ★★★☆☆ Pikmin Types: Blue Pikmin, Rock Pikmin Bronze - 110 pts Silver - 130 pts Gold - 150 pts Platinum - 170 pts
Ice-Cross Course	Time: 6:00 Dandori Level: ★★★☆☆ Pikmin Types: Blue Pikmin, Ice Pikmin Bronze - 100 pts Silver - 120 pts Gold - 150 pts Platinum - 170 pts
Hefty Haulway	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★★☆☆ Pikmin Types: Yellow Pikmin, Ice Pikmin, Purple Pikmin Bronze - 200 pts Silver - 250 pts Gold - 300 pts Platinum - 350 pts
Aerial Incinerator	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★★★☆ Pikmin Types: Red Pikmin, Winged Pikmin Bronze - 220 pts Silver - 250 pts Gold - 280 pts Platinum - 310 pts
Strategic Freezeway	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★★★☆ Pikmin Types: Red Pikmin, Ice Pikmin Bronze - 130 pts Silver - 140 pts Gold - 160 pts Platinum - 180 pts
Planning Pools	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★★★☆ Pikmin Types: Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin Bronze - 160 pts Silver - 190 pts Gold - 210 pts Platinum - 230 pts
Toggle Training	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★★★☆ Pikmin Types: Rock Pikmin, White Pikmin Bronze - 170 pts Silver - 190 pts Gold - 220 pts Platinum - 240 pts
Cliff-Hanger's Hold	Time: 7:00 Dandori Level: ★★★★★ Pikmin Types: Yellow Pikmin, Rock Pikmin Bronze - 180 pts Silver - 210 pts Gold - 240 pts Platinum - 260 pts
Oasis of Order	Time: 6:00 Dandori Level: ★★★★★ Pikmin Types: Winged Pikmin, Purple Pikmin, White Pikmin Bronze - 160 pts Silver - 190 pts Gold - 220 pts Platinum - 250 pts

Dandori Challenge Tips and Strategies

Dandori Challenge Tips and Strategies
Check the Map and Decide the Optimal Route Focus on Collecting Pikmin First Open the Shortcut and Let the Pikmin Absorb the Extract Reduce the Number of Waiting Pikmin Let Pikmin Carry the Least Amount of Weight

Check the Map and Decide the Optimal Route

At the beginning of the challenge, you can open up the map and decide the route based on the placement of the treasures, enemies, and Pikmin. The star symbol represents treasures, the small circle represents Pikmin, and purple symbol represents enemies.

Focus on Collecting Pikmin First

In the early stage of the minigame, focus on collecting Pikmin as much as possible. You will need them in order to open shortcuts and transport the treasures and enemies.

Open the Shortcut and Let the Pikmin Absorb the Extract

Make sure to open up shortcuts and let the Pikmin bloom into a Flower Pikmin as early as possible. Doing these improves efficiency, making it easier to get a high a score.

Reduce the Number of Waiting Pikmin

Try to reduce the number of waiting Pikmin as much as possible and keep assigning them to tasks. Pikmin tend to wait under the onion after transporting objects, so be sure to use the whistle to collect them after.

Let Pikmin Carry the Least Amount of Weight

It is more efficient to have the minimum number of Pikmin carry the objects and assign the remaining with other tasks simultaneously. This increases the speed when transporting the objects, giving you more points in the process.

What to Do When You Cannot Clear Dandori Challenges

Raise Oatchi's Skill Level

You can take Oatchi with you when trying these Dandori Challenges. Make sure to raise the Buff skill as this allows him to carry heavier objects.

All Oatchi Skill Upgrades

Try Again and Learn the Placement of Objects

There is no penalty for losing a Dandori Challenge. You can retry again and learn the placement of the treasures and objects to efficiently transport them within the time limit.

Get Help from Dingo

If you failed to clear a Dandori Challenge, Dingo will offer to help you clear it. You can only get this option if you've already rescued Dingo.

Rescue All Castaways Guide

No Rank if Dingo Helped

Dandori Challenges Dingo helped with won't have a rank since you didn't meet the requirements the first time you played it.

How to Get Dingo

Practice in Overtime

If you've at least received a ranking for the Dandori Challenge and haven't reached platinum yet, you will be given an option to Go to Overtime. You can continue the challenge, but the progress you do will not be recorded anymore.

Overtime Practice Timer

Once you've finished the challenge during overtime practice, you'll see the time used to complete the whole challenge. You can use this info to improve your micromanaging skills and try to reach platinum rank without having to go to overtime.

List of Dandori Challenges Locations

All Dandori Challenges Locations

Just like Castaways, Dandori Challenges are not tied to a location. You're always going to do them in a specific order regardless of what area you are in.

Below is a list of all the locations where you can find a Dandori Challenge cave.

	All Dandori Challenges Locations
1	Sun-Speckled Terrace
2	Blossoming Arcadia
3	Serene Shores
4	Hero's Hideaway
5	Giant's Hearth
6	Primordial Thicket

What are Dandori Challenges?

Minigame Where You Collect Treasures and Enemies within the Time Limit

Dandori Challenge is a minigame where you collect treasures and enemies within a time limit to earn points. The number of points you get will depend on what you collect and you will get a medal based on your performance and the number of items you collect.

Progress the Story to Unlock More Dandori Challenges

You can unlock more Dandori Challenges as you progress through the game. Find the Leaflings in surface locations and follow them to unlock more challenges.

List of All Main Mission Walkthroughs

Replay Dandori Challenges

Dandori Challenges you've cleared during your story progression can be replayed at the Rescue Command Post by talking to Jin, assuming you've already saved him.

Rescue All Castaways Guide

Dandori Challenge Rules

Dandori Challenge Rules
・Get points based on the weight of the item. ・You cannot use your Pikmin in Dandori Challenges, so you need to collect them on the spot. ・The challenge ends immediately once you collect all the items on the map. ・The Dandori Challenge in the Rescue Command Post can be played until all items are obtained.

Get Points Based on the Weight of the Item

You obtain points based on the weight of the item and enemies you transport to the base. Heavier objects give more points but are more difficult to transport.

You Cannot Use Your Pikmin

You cannot use your Pikmin when completing Dandori Challenges. You will need to use the ones that spawn within the minigame. Use the whistle to gather waiting Pikmin and defeat the enemies to have the attacking Pikmin join you.

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