Cranky Challenges are special challenges in Where's My Water?. They correspond with Cranky's Story, however also appear in some Swampy levels. The challenges come in sets of three; there are currently 8 sets. If the player completes a whole set of challenges, a Cranky bonus level will be unlocked. Because the challenges correspond with Cranky's Story, only the first set of challenges can be played; however the other challenges will become available if the player buys Cranky's Story for $1.99 USD.
These challenges require the player to do a certain task in a level, which is usually modified to fit said task, making the player look at the level in a completely different way. It is likely that the Cranky Challenges will not be updated anymore however, as the corresponding story, Cranky's Story, has been on a large hiatus.
Challenges
Set 1
- Level 1-7, Drain It First: Tri-duck the level with Cranky Ducks instead of Swampy Ducks.
- Level 7-4, Balloon Bridge: Beat the level without using the Balloon.
- Level 2-11, Double Jump: Run out of water without getting any of it to Swampy.
Set 2
- Level 3-6, Interruption: Tri-duck the level with Cranky Ducks instead of Swampy Ducks.
- Level 1-20, Drawbridge: Tri-duck the level without lowering the bottom bridge.
- Level 4-17, The Grid: Complete the level without collecting any ducks.
Set 3
- Level 5-7, Double Launch: Tri-duck the level with Cranky Ducks instead of Swampy Ducks.
- Level 4-16, Create and Destroy: Complete the level with no explosions.
- Level 6-15, Ventilation Shaft: Complete the level without closing the orange gates.
Set 4
- Level 7-18, Booby Trap Staircase: Tri-duck the level with Cranky Ducks instead of Swampy Ducks.
- Level C1-15, The Long Drop: Blow up all the bombs and complete the level.
- Level 7-3, Geyser: Pop the balloon in the level without tapping it.
Set 5
- Level 2-2, Smash Them Together: Complete the level without collecting any ducks.
- Level 3-1, Mine Field: Blow up all the bombs and tri-duck the level.
- Level 5-12, Scaffolding: Tri-duck the level without triggering the switch.
Set 6
- Level 6-8, Through the Bridge: Tri-duck the level without building the bridge (or in other words, without having the ooze touch the algae).
- Level 8-12, Vacuum Bridge: Complete the level without collecting any ducks.
- Level C2-10, Recontamination: Tri-duck the level with Swampy Ducks instead of Cranky Ducks.
Set 7
- Level C3-13, Drip, Drop, BAM!: Tri-duck the level without touching the bottom spout.
- Level C3-11, Boxed In: Tri-duck the level with no toxic ooze remaining.
- Level 9-13, Octospout: Tri-duck the level with 8 or less Y-switch touches.
Set 8
- Level C1-5, Around the World: Tri-duck the level with Swampy Ducks instead of Cranky Ducks.
- Level C4-3, Clear a Path: Complete the level without touching the Y-switch.
- Level 2-7, Switch Which Switch?: Complete the level without collecting any ducks.
