The short answer
Racers join your crew by playing. Reach a platinum medal in the right achievement, beat a world's rival in its Grand Prix, race on 15 days in November for Turkey, or share and rate the game for Otter and Horsefish. The Hedgehog is with you from the start.
Every racer, and how to unlock it
19 racers. Each one rolls on its own spines, shell or feathers.
From the start
HedgehogSpiky classicFree from the start
Beat the rival
ArmadilloArmoured bruiserWin the Dune Flats Grand Prix faster than the Armadillo
PufferInflate & dominateWin the Coral Shallows Grand Prix faster than the Puffer
LadybugSpotted & speedyWin the Fern Hollow Grand Prix faster than the Ladybug
Earn a platinum medal
HamsterCheeky & fastInvincible: laps without taking a hit
ChinchillaSoft & silentVeteran: days played
ChipmunkStriped sprinterSpeed Demon: your top speed
MoleDigs, then winsTunnel Vision: shortcut tunnels taken
TortoiseSlow but unstoppablePhoto Finish: 3-star races
FrogHigh jumperSwitchback: switch gates crossed
Sugar GliderGlides through cornersOdyssey: distance rolled
OwlNight watcherNight Owl: nights survived
Red PandaNimble climberOverpass: bridges crossed
KoalaEucalyptus cruiserLap Master: laps finished
RabbitQuick hopperRacer: races run
OctopusEight-armed spinnerCrash Landing: wall hits
Race in November
TurkeyFan-tailed show-offRace on 15 different days in November. Days add up every year
Share the love
OtterRiver runnerSend the game to a friend
HorsefishUpright drifterRate the game
Frequently asked questions
How do medals unlock racers?
Every achievement has four medals: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Reach platinum in the achievement linked to a racer and that racer joins your crew. Your progress toward each medal shows on the Achievements page.
When can I get Turkey?
Turkey comes around in November. Race on 15 different days in November and it joins your crew. Any race counts, one a day, and your days add up every year, so you can finish next November if you miss some.
Which racer do I start with?
The Hedgehog. It's free from the start, and every other racer joins along the way.
More questions
Ready to race?
Animal Loop is free on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and every racer can be earned in the game.
Racers can also be unlocked early with an in-app purchase.
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