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Guide to EVERY Star [WIP]
By TJReds
This guide tells you the requirements to earn every star, along with HOW to get every star!

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Category: Achievements, Game Modes, Gameplay Basics, Loot, Maps or Levels, Secrets, Story or Lore, Walkthroughs
Languages: English
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Guide Index
Overview
Introduction 
READ ME 
Gym Class (1-3) 
Gym Class (4-6) 
Gym Class (Trials + Videos) 
Playground (1-3) 
Playground (4-6) 
Playground (Trials + Videos) 
School (1-3) 
School (4-6) 
School (Trials + Videos) 
Wholesale (1-3) 
Wholesale (4-6) 
Wholesale (Trials + Videos) 
Master Class (1-3) 
Masterclass (4-6) 
Masterclass (Trials + Videos) 
Basement (1-3) 
Basement (4-6) 
Basement (Trials + Videos) 
Rocco's Arcade (1-3) 
Rocco's Arcade (4-6) 
Rocco's Arcade (Trials + Videos) 
Guide Updates 
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Introduction
These guides take a long time to create, so I will be publishing the guide early and just update it as I have stars created.

My Other Hot Lava Guides:
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3281364763 https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3281368006 https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3281366999
This guide is a work in progress. If anything is confusing or incorrect, if you need more help, or have any suggestions to make it better please leave a comment! I'll still be online. :)
READ ME
Yes, you should really read this. This section details how to use the guide and different features of it.

  • I do almost every star with the ability Double Jump. If I use a different ability, I will make sure to note that I did.
    • Not every star is achievable with just Double Jump alone.
  • This is a guide to every star WITHOUT glitches. If you can do it faster with glitches good for you but this is for the people who can't. :)
  • Buddy stars are from a mode called "Buddy Mode." You can access this mode by picking up Buddy (the dog) in any given map and entering a course with him. (He is not in every map).
    • Use this link for help finding where buddy is in all worlds.
  • For most of the "No Deaths" stars, the solution is simply to keep practicing that course until you nail it. If anything changes for some reason, I will note that under that specific star.
  • For stars where you need to collect something (golden pin, etc.), you can die after collecting it, but you must finish the course to keep the star.
  • Because most trials are self-explanatory, I will only post images of my route (if applicable).
  • Also, because Buddy mode takes much longer than original modes, I will be posting a video of every Buddy course at the end of each map section.
Gym Class (1-3)

Gym Jam
DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
Make your way to the gym and we'll run through some basics of the game. Just follow my instructions on the whiteboard and you might learn a few things.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 08:00

Complete in under 02:10
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
Reach a speed of 9
  • Double jump onto the whiteboard, jump onto the trampoline, continue jumping/double jumping on the trampoline a couple more times, then land onto the slide.








No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found on a water fountain at the end of a the second slide in this course.











Trampoline Trouble
DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
You can make some serious air on a trampoline if you time your jump right.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:30

Complete in under 01:00
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
Don't perform any swings
  • There is actually only one swing in this course, so either go above it or under it.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found on top of the moutain in the final area of this course.











Livin' on the Ledge
DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
This game''s not just about jumping. Hold on, you're about to learn about ledges.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:00

Complete in under 00:55
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
Spend less than 25 seconds on the ground
  • Use all of the ledges the game gives you, and double jump as often as you can.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found on top of the moutain in the final area of this course.
Gym Class (4-6)

Surfing Surfaces
DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
Sometimes the most fun way to get somewhere is by sliding along an edge. Try it. I think you'll agree.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 01:50

Complete in under 00:50
  • Just chain as many slides in a row as you can and you'll pick up speed real quick.
Reach a speed of 10.5
  • In the starting area, I jumped from a high place onto the second slide, this should give you a speed of 8+. In the second area jump from the start onto the second slide, and you should get a speed 10.5+.


No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The pin is found at the end of the second area, above the basketball hoop next to the checkpoint.











Pole Vault
DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
Once you master poles, you'll be vaulting your way through courses in no time.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:30

Complete in under 01:10
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
Spend less than 30 seconds on the ground
  • Use all of the poles the game gives you, and double jump as often as you can.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The pin is found at the top of one of the third pole in the three pole sequence. Double jump is useful for getting this star.











Chase Your Sister
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Okay Squirt, try to catch me. You're going to have to use everything I've taught you. Good luck!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 01:10

Complete in under 00:45
  • For this and the previous two stars, just sight-read the course and follow your sister as close as you can.
Don't perform any swings
  • Just beat the level without swinging from anything.
Tag your sister
  • To tag your sister, you need to pass her at some point and have her run through you.
  • This is the area I cut her off at:










Grab the golden pin
  • The pin is found immediately when you come out of the hallways into the gym, to the right of where sister's path is.
Gym Class (Trials + Videos)

Pogo Trial
Pogo sticks are way more rad when you jump off things other than the ground. Try it!

CHALLENGE:
Find all the checkpoints using the Pogo Stick
  • Here is the course I took:











Tiny Toy Trial
Do you ever think about how the world would look if you were really, really small?

CHALLENGE:
Get to the finish line


Jetpack Trial

CHALLENGE:
Find all the checkpoints using the Jetpack
  • Here is the course I took:











All Course Marathon
DIFFICULTY: IMPOSSIBLE
Ready for a workout? Try to do all the courses one after another. I bet I can do it faster!

CHALLENGE:
Complete the course


Gym Class Video
Buddy Mode
Playground (1-3)
Recess
DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
Hey Squirt. Got a new game to show you on the playground.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 07:00

Complete in under 02:10
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found on the tire checkerboard next to the finish line.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic is found on the corner edge of the safe area with the big tree.









Big Kids Side
DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
Congrats Squirt! You graduated to the big kids side! Have you found any cards yet? If you pick up enough of them you'll get a surprise.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 08:00

Complete in under 02:45
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found at the top of the playground set on the path to the finish line,








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic is hidden under some trays on a trashcan near the finish line.









Bouncy Castle
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Check out the bouncy castle! Don't get hit by the spinning arms - and keep out of the ball pit!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 04:30

Complete in under 01:45
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found in the starting room to the left of the pillars.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic is found as soon as you leave the tunnel from the starting room - above the tunnel exit.
Playground (4-6)

Back to Class
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
That's the bell! You have to race back to class! Hurry!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 06:00

Complete in under 01:45
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found on the fence surrounding the basketball court. Jump on the trash can to get on top of it.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic is slightly under a red ball on the playground before the basketball course.









Sports Day
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
It's Sports day, Squirt! There's a whole bunch of obstacles on the field you'll have to get around but I know you'll do fine. You're getting pretty good at this!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 01:40
  • For this and the previous star, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
Complete in under 01:10
  • You actually do need to skip a couple checkpoints for this time, so from the starting area jump right over the flags instead of going to the left.








No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found above the umbrella behind the bouncy castle. Just keep jumping till you get high enough.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic is found inside the bouncy castle, to the left.









Chase the Big Kid
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
You know how to play grounders, don't you? It's like tag but you can't touch the ground. You're it!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 01:15

Complete in under 00:50
  • For this and the previous two stars, just sight-read the course and follow your sister as close as you can.
Tag your sister
  • There are two reliable areas to cut your sister off at:
1.









2.










Grab the golden pin
  • The golden pin is found just slightly left of the path the sister takes, through the basketball course.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic is also found on the path, right before your sister swings on the two bars in a row.
Playground (Trials + Videos)

Pogo Trial
Pogo sticks are way more rad when you jump off things other than the ground. Try it!

CHALLENGE:
Find all the checkpoints using the Pogo Stick
  • Here is the course I took:











Pogo Trial 2
Pogo sticks are way more rad when you jump off things other than the ground. Try it!

CHALLENGE:
Find all the checkpoints using the Pogo Stick
  • Here is the course I took:











Tiny Toy Trial
Do you ever think about how the world would look if you were really, really small? Like toy sized?

CHALLENGE:
Get to the finish line


Tiny Toy Trial 2
Do you ever think about how the world would look if you were really, really small? Like toy sized?

CHALLENGE:
Get to the finish line


Jetpack Trial

CHALLENGE:
Find all the checkpoints using the Jetpack
  • Here is the course I took:




















Chase the Grade

CHALLENGE:
Complete the course
  • Just sight-read the course and follow the grade as close as you can.

All Course Marathon
DIFFICULTY: IMPOSSIBLE
Ready for a workout? Try to do all the courses one after another. I bet I can do it faster!

CHALLENGE:
Complete the course

School (1-3)

ABCs and 123s
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Hey Squirt, let's explore the school! If you get stuck just look up, there are plenty of dance decorations to hang off of.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 12:00

Complete in under 05:00
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • As soon as you enter the gym, the star is floating near the ceiling above the door. Jump back and forth on the top of the swinging bars, then jump on top of the black scoreboard.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic can be found when following the checkpoints, as soon as you leave the art room into that tiny closet, it's leaning against the wall.











Middle School Mischief
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
This is a big school so I'll show you where all the cool stuff is. Like the air ducts - if you crouch and uncrouch over the fans you can fly!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 11:00

Complete in under 03:00
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • In the air ducts after using the first fan, you come across two slides above toxic liquid. The star is floating between these two slides above the liquid.
  • After jumping off the first slide, double jump to reach it.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • In the air ducts after the two slides above the toxic liquid (after where the pin is found), you will come across fans where you need to travel downward. The tunnel closest to the bottom fan is where the comic is.











Repeat the Grade
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Keep your eye out for shortcuts through the school. And don't forget to keep an eye out for comic books. People just leave pages of them laying around sometimes!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 10:00

Complete in under 03:30
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The pin is found above the door way outside of the small corridor with the two vending machines in it.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • At the end of the hallway with the broken ceiling, enter the classroom (where Pogo Trial 3 can be found in Overworld). The comic is found next to the static TV.
School (4-6)

Senior Trip
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
You're getting really good at this! Did you know there are lockers where you can surf along the top? I bet you'll love it.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 08:00

Complete in under 03:00
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • Halfway through the hallway with the slides on top of the lockers, there is an intersecting hallway. The pin is floating at the end of the hallway above the door.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • Following the checkpoints, after the room with the big toy blocks in it, you'll enter a hallway with a lot of clutter of chairs and tables. About halfway through the hallway, the comic is found between a stack of tables and a stack of chairs.











Freshman Frenzy
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Okay you've done really well so far, but I know some really tricky hallways that will give you a challenge. Just take your time and don't get too frustrated. You've come too far to quit now!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 10:00

Complete in under 03:30
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
  • The pin is found in the room where the final checkpoint is in. To get to it there are some loose bricks on the wall that lead a path upwards. Once you make it to the second story ledge, just follow it around until you get to the star.



















Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • The comic is found next to one of the fridges as soon as you leave the air ducts area.









Chase Your Sister
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
ODid you forget you had a test today? Just keep focused and try to catch a passing grade. You got this!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:00

Complete in under 00:50
  • For this and the previous two stars, just sight-read the course and follow your sister as close as you can.
Tag your sister
  • When you enter the gym, instead of following your sister on the floor level, go on the higher items until you land on the double blue vertical mats in the far corner of the gym. Just jump in front of where your sister will be going to.



















Grab the golden pin
  • As soon as you leave the hallway with the wooden pikes and enter the cluttered hallway, the pin is immediately above the door entering that hallway.








Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
  • Halfway through the hallway with the slides on the lockers, the comic is sitting between the two vending machines.
School (Trials + Videos)
Wholesale (1-3)

To the Top
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
It's 'Take Your Kid to Work Day'. Dad's distracted so we'll have to make our own fun. Let's race ti the top of the warehouse!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 10:00

Complete in under 03:00
  • For this and the previous two stars, you don't need to be super fast. Just follow the checkpoints until the finish line.
No Deaths

Grab the golden pin

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic


Duct and Cover
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
There's a restaurant around here somewhere with umbrellas that are pretty fun to jump on. Let's head on over there then we can climb really high up on the shelves to hide in the big packages of toilet paper.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 08:00

Complete in under 02:30

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic


Meat Market
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
I found the freezer section! It's really cool (literally)! There's a bunch of frozen lamb swinging around in here so try not to get hit.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 08:00

Complete in under 03:30

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
Wholesale (4-6)

Returns
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
There's a big stack of bouncy tires by the castles of soda cans. Let's head over there and then on the breakfast section - they have Fruity Brains cereal!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 04:00

Complete in under 02:30

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic


Meat Grinder
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Hey, Squirt, do you want to see how they process the meat? I found a pathway through the air ducts. Just be careful you don't fall into the grinder.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 10:00

Complete in under 04:30

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic


Chase Through the Store
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Race you to the other side of the warehouse. On your mark. Get set. GO!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 00:50

Complete in under 00:33

Tag your sister

Grab the golden pin

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic
Wholesale (Trials + Videos)
Master Class (1-3)

Air Control Mastery
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Mastering how to change direction mid-air is absolutely essential to keeping your speed up and improving course time. Just keep that little dot in the middle of the screen pointed where you want to go.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:30

Complete in under 01:00

Reach a speed of 4.5

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin


Wall Jump Mastery
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
You can run along any walls that have been splattered with green 'putty'. Master this skill to wall jump without losing built-up speed.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:30

Complete in under 00:50

Spend less than 10 seconds on the ground

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin


Surf Mastery
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Mastering surf can really help your course time. Just remember to leave the rail facing the direction you want to land.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 01:00

Complete in under 00:30

Complete in 5 jumps or less

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
Masterclass (4-6)

Boosting Mastery
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Learn how to boost your speed by strafing while maintaining air control. Master this skill to boost yourself into the leaderboard.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 04:00

Complete in under 01:00

Reach a speed of 5.5

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin


Wind Tunnel Mastery
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Learn how to move through wind tunnels with ease. Hold crouch to manage your vertical velocity and avoid those deadly fan blades.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 01:00

Complete in under 00:30

Spend less than 5 seconds on the ground

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin


Honors Gym Class
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
A complex course to challenge all your skills. Keep your head and remember what you've learned and you'll be amazing your friends in no time!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 04:30

Complete in under 02:00

Reach a speed of 9

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin
Masterclass (Trials + Videos)
Basement (1-3)

Race to the Summit
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Come on, Squirt. The basement is our playground. Show me what you've got!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 05:00

Complete in under 02:00

No Deaths

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic

Grab the golden pin


Lights Out
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
When things get scary in those dark corners of the basement, imagine yourself off on a great adventure somewhere. I bet you can think of a much better place to be than here.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 03:00

Complete in under 00:45

No Deaths

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic

Grab the golden pin


Temple Sprint
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
You can't spend your whole life on the ground just because you're afraid of heights. You have to challenge yourself to bigger, scarier jumps to get over your fears, Squirt.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 04:20

Complete in under 01:30

No Deaths

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic

Grab the golden pin
Basement (4-6)

Fancy Footwork
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that you have to keep practicing all your skills in order to stay good at what you do.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 06:00

Complete in under 02:00

No Death

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic

Grab the golden pin


Minecart Carnage
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Just remember sometimes you just have to push through life's hardships and leap into the big bad world by yourself.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 08:00

Complete in under 02:45

No Death

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic

Grab the golden pin


Chase The Meaning
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Never stop testing yourself. Never stop learning. It's not about the destination, it's about the journey.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 03:00

Complete in under 01:30

Tag your sister

Find the hidden G.A.T. comic

Grab the golden pin
Basement (Trials + Videos)
Rocco's Arcade (1-3)

Arcade Action
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Cheesed that I keep beating your high score on Mega Dent? How about you try to beat me in Hot Lava instead?

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:50

Complete in under 01:15

No Deaths

Grab the golden pin

Find the Mini Rocco


Rocco's Rumpus Room
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Race you around the restaurant! First one to get caught by a waiter loses!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:20

Complete in under 00:45

Spend less than 24 seconds on the ground

Grab the golden pin

Find the Mini Rocco


Employees Only
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
Hey Squirt! There's a cool spooky basement under the Fun Center you should check out. Employees only!

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 04:20

Complete in under 01:20

Find and open all the gas valves

Find the Mini Rocco

No Deaths
Rocco's Arcade (4-6)

Storage Room Space
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
The storage room is completely abandoned and just perfect for a game of Hot Lava. Wanna play?

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 02:00

Complete in under 00:45

Find and open all the gas valves

Grab the golden pin

Find the Mini Rocco


Birthday Blowout
DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
Someone's having a birthday in the party room. Let's steal some cake and escape into the air ducts.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 03:00

Complete in under 00:50

Find and open all the gas valves

Grab the golden pin

No Deaths


Chase to the Arcade
DIFFICULTY: EXPERT
I found two quarters under the table! Race you to the arcade and we can go head-to-head on the table top.

CHALLENGES:
Complete the course

Complete in under 00:55

Complete in under 00:35

Catch the grade

Grab the golden pin

Find the Mini Rocco
Rocco's Arcade (Trials + Videos)
Guide Updates

July 8, 2024: Guide and framework for guide was created.
July 8, 2024: All stars for the world Gym Class were done.
July 10, 2024: Moved some things around finished stars for all of Playground main courses.
July 22, 2024: Finished stars for Playground trials.
July 24, 2024: Added description for all maps main courses.