Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 2 is the sequel to the indie game series Kindergarten, which blends adventure, puzzle, and dark comedy. The game retains the quirky spirit of the original while expanding the setting with a new school, new characters, and more complex quests. Each day at school is a series of decisions, challenges, and consequences; players must consider their actions to unlock different story lines.

Kindergarten 2 Characters

Nugget

A character that is extremely popular with players. Nugget has a quirky personality, is cute in an eccentric way, and has an emotional connection to the events around him. Nugget is often involved in emotional quests or small items (e.g., fidget spinner).

Janitor (Bob)

the school's janitor, appears as an important character in many quests. Has a complicated relationship with several students and is also a source of supplies or quests.

Principal and daughter Penny

A powerful family in the school; Penny has a friendly but sometimes difficult personality, is a link in some relationships and controls security in the school.

Other students

Caroline, Cindy, Felix, Ted, Monty... each character has their own interests, items and communication conditions, creating many attractive interactive situations.

NPC selling items

Characters selling yo-yos, tools and other items, where players can buy and sell to complete missions.

Kindergarten 2 Gameplay Mechanism

Quest system

The mission map helps track mission chains such as Flowers for Diana or A Tale of Two Janners. Many side quests are closely linked and need to be done in the right order to unlock the scenario.

Action resources

Each day you have a limited number of actions (apple). Actions are used to interact, perform missions or move between areas.

Items and collections

Monster Mon cards are a type of collectible card; Items like yo-yos, screwdrivers, magnifying glasses, or toys can be used to gain trust or unlock new actions.

Decision consequences

Many small choices lead to big results, such as helping Nugget, making up with an NPC, or triggering a conflict that results in a study hall penalty.

Locked doors and items

Some areas require unlocking tools like screwdrivers or special procedures to enter, encouraging exploration and returning when items are available.

The game balances dark humor with a sense of light unease. From the innocent dialogue and childish gestures to the unusual actions of the adults in the school, Kindergarten 2 creates an atmosphere that is both amusing and intriguing.