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'''Ginger Island''' is an island in the [[Setting#Fern Islands|Fern Islands]] archipelago.  It can be accessed after repairing the [[Fish Shop#Willy's Boat|boat]] in the back room of [[Willy]]’s [[Fish Shop]].  Purchasing a ticket to ride the boat costs {{price|1000}} and includes the return trip.

'''Ginger Island''' is an island in the [[Setting#Fern Islands|Fern Islands]] archipelago.  It can be accessed after repairing the [[Fish Shop#Willy's Boat|boat]] in the back room of [[Willy]]’s [[Fish Shop]].  Purchasing a ticket to ride the boat costs {{price|1000}} and includes the return trip.

Ginger Island is the only island available to visit in the archipelago, though other islands can be seen from the boat on the way there.

Ginger Island is the only island available to visit in the archipelago. The first time the player rides the boat, a cutscene will trigger where other islands can be seen from the boat on the way there.

The player can return to Stardew Valley at any time for free by entering the boat on the southern beach. They will usually arrive back inside the [[Fish Shop]], except on festival days when the path back to the [[Farm]] is blocked, in which case the player will be deposited on the [[Bus Stop]] instead. If the festival is held on the beach, the player will be deposited on the bridge leading to the beach south of [[Pelican Town]].  

The player can return to Stardew Valley at any time for free by entering the boat on the southern beach. They will usually arrive back inside the [[Fish Shop]], except on [[Festivals|festival days]] when the path back to the [[Farm]] is blocked, in which case the player will be deposited on the [[Bus Stop]] instead. If the festival is held on the beach, the player will be deposited on the bridge leading to the beach south of [[Pelican Town]].  

Similar to the [[Greenhouse]], crops planted on Ginger Island are not affected by the current [[season]], so they can always grow.

Similar to the [[Greenhouse]], [[crops]] planted on Ginger Island are not affected by the current [[season]], so they can always grow.

==Island South==

==Island South==

This is the area where the player first lands. It contains the dock, a small beach, and a warp location for a [[Warp Totem: Island]] or [[Island Obelisk]]. A ruined building is the site for a future beach resort.

This is the area where the player first lands. It contains the dock, a small beach, and a warp location for a [[Warp Totem: Island]] or [[Island Obelisk]]. A ruined building is the site for a future beach resort.

Initially, two large turtles block the paths to Island North and Island West. The player must follow [[Leo]] who appears and runs into the jungle in Island East. Interactions in Leo's hut remove the turtle blocking the northern exit. Upon returning to the beach a magma sprite appears and leads the player north to the Volcano. The turtle blocking the western exit can be removed by paying the nearby parrot 10 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

Initially, two large turtles block the paths to Island North and Island West. The player must follow [[Leo]] who appears and runs into the jungle in Island East. Interactions in Leo's hut remove the turtle blocking the northern exit. Upon returning to the beach a [[Magma Sprite]] appears and leads the player north to the [[Volcano Dungeon|Volcano]]. The turtle blocking the western exit can be removed by paying the nearby parrot 10 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

===Beach Resort===

===Beach Resort===

Approaching the bird will cause it to fly away, leaving behind a gem that matches the bird color: [[Aquamarine|aquamarine]], [[Topaz|topaz]], [[Amethyst|amethyst]], [[Emerald|emerald]], or [[Ruby|ruby]]). The gem should be placed on the pedestal that matches the location where the bird was found. The arrangement of the pictures and pedestals corresponds to the traditional compass rose, with north at the top. When all 4 pedestals have been filled, the shrine activates and gives the player 5 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

Approaching the bird will cause it to fly away, leaving behind a gem that matches the bird color: [[Aquamarine|aquamarine]], [[Topaz|topaz]], [[Amethyst|amethyst]], [[Emerald|emerald]], or [[Ruby|ruby]]). The gem should be placed on the pedestal that matches the location where the bird was found. The arrangement of the pictures and pedestals corresponds to the traditional compass rose, with north at the top. When all 4 pedestals have been filled, the shrine activates and gives the player 5 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

'''Note''':

'''Notes''':

*The [[weather]] on the island does not correspond to the weather in Stardew Valley. [[Television#Weather_Report|TV weather forecasts]] show the daily forecast for Ginger Island beginning the day after the player first visits the island.

*The [[weather]] on the island does not correspond to the weather in Stardew Valley. [[Television#Weather_Report|TV weather forecasts]] show the daily forecast for Ginger Island beginning the day after the player first visits the island.

*A [[Rain Totem]] can be used while on the island in order to force the birds to appear.

*A [[Rain Totem]] can be used while on the island to force the birds to appear.

*The bird will still appear and drop a gem after the puzzle has been solved. The puzzle reward occurs only once per save file.

*Birds will still appear and drop gems even after the puzzle has been solved. However, the puzzle reward occurs only once per save file.

*Any of the type of gem can be used to complete the shrine. The gem placed on the shrine does not have to be the same one the bird drops.

*There are five types of gem bird, each leaving its own type of gem. Of these five, four are randomly selected and assigned randomly to the compass direction where they will appear. Random selection and assignment is accomplished once per save file and is in place before the player first visits Ginger Island on a rainy day. Whenever that day occurs, each game has the same assignment.

*There are five types of gem bird, each leaving its own type of gem. Of these five, four are randomly selected and assigned randomly to the compass direction where they will appear. Random selection and assignment is accomplished once per save file and is in place before the player first visits Ginger Island on a rainy day. Whenever that day occurs, each game has the same assignment.

===Dig Site===

===Dig Site===

West of the [[Island Field Office]] is a broken bridge which can be repaired by parrots in exchange for ten [[Golden Walnut]]s. Once repaired, it leads to the Dig Site, an area similar to the [[Mountain]] [[Quarry]]. Rocks, [[Mining#Bone Node|Bone Nodes]], [[Mining#Clay Node|Clay Nodes]], and [[mahogany tree]] seeds have a chance of spawning there every day.  

West of the [[Island Field Office]] is a broken bridge which can be repaired by parrots in exchange for 10 [[Golden Walnut]]s. Once repaired, it leads to the Dig Site, an area similar to the [[Mountain]] [[Quarry]]. Rocks, [[Mining#Bone Node|Bone Nodes]], [[Mining#Clay Node|Clay Nodes]], and [[Mahogany Tree|mahogany tree]] seeds have a chance of spawning there every day.  

East of the stairs north of the Dig Site is the Ginger Island Mushroom Cave. Initially, there is a boulder blocking the entrance, and someone behind it is calling for help. Place any bomb to remove the boulder, thus freeing [[Professor Snail]] and unlocking the [[Island Field Office]]. The cave spawns random new mushrooms every day. Unlike the [[The_Cave|farm's cave]], its mushrooms grow directly on the ground, so players benefit from the [[Skills#Foraging|Gatherer or Botanist]] professions when collecting them.

East of the stairs north of the Dig Site is the Ginger Island Mushroom Cave. Initially, there is a boulder blocking the entrance, and someone behind it is calling for help. Place any bomb to remove the boulder, thus freeing [[Professor Snail]] and unlocking the [[Island Field Office]]. The cave spawns random new mushrooms every day. Unlike the [[The_Cave|farm's cave]], its mushrooms grow directly on the ground, so players benefit from the [[Skills#Foraging|Gatherer or Botanist]] professions when collecting them.

At the farthest north is a volcano dungeon with ten levels, eight of which are randomly generated similar to the [[Skull Cavern]]. The fifth level has a shop, and at the tenth and last level is the [[Forge]], where tools and weapons can be upgraded using [[Cinder Shard]]s.

At the farthest north is a volcano dungeon with ten levels, eight of which are randomly generated similar to the [[Skull Cavern]]. The fifth level has a shop, and at the tenth and last level is the [[Forge]], where tools and weapons can be upgraded using [[Cinder Shard]]s.

In order to access the dungeon, a [[Watering_Cans|watering can]] is required to make a path through the lava. This path does not persist between days and must be remade to cross again. After the player reaches the [[Forge]] and unlocks the door needed to exit (west of the Forge, east of the starting area), a parrot will perch near the lava river offering to unlock a permanent bridge in exchange for 5 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

To access the dungeon, a [[Watering_Cans|watering can]] is required to make a path through the lava. This path does not persist between days and must be remade to cross again. After the player reaches the [[Forge]] and unlocks the door needed to exit (west of the Forge, east of the starting area), a parrot will perch near the lava river offering to unlock a permanent bridge in exchange for 5 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

The lava river in the starting area can be followed to the left to find a hidden exit. The exit leads to the river north of the dig site, where the player can find 2 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

The lava river in the starting area can be followed to the left to find a hidden exit. The exit leads to the river north of the dig site, where the player can find 2 [[Golden Walnut]]s.

[[File:Whackamole.png|230px|thumb|right|Green Whack-A-Mole]]

[[File:Whackamole.png|230px|thumb|right|Green Whack-A-Mole]]

===Green Whack-a-Mole===

===Green Whack-a-Mole===

There is a green [[Duggy]] moving from hole to hole, which can be "whacked" with the watering can for 1 [[Golden Walnut]]. The player can also cover three of the holes with placed objects, and hit the mole with an [[axe]] or [[pickaxe]].

There is a green [[Duggy]] moving from hole to hole, which can be "whacked" with the [[Watering Can|watering can]] for 1 [[Golden Walnut]]. The player can also cover three of the holes with placeable objects, and hit the mole with an [[axe]] or [[pickaxe]].

===Shipwreck===

===Shipwreck===

{{main article|Qi's Walnut Room}}

{{main article|Qi's Walnut Room}}

A room accessible by getting a total of 100 [[Golden Walnut]]s. Inside is a [[Perfection]] Tracker, a Special Order Board, and a Vending Machine that sells items in exchange for [[Qi Gem]]s.

A room accessible by getting a total of 100 [[Golden Walnut]]s. Inside is a [[Perfection]] Tracker, a Special Order Board similar to the one in [[Pelican Town]], and a Vending Machine that sells items in exchange for [[Qi Gem]]s.

===The Beach===

===The Beach===

The Parrot Express is a site-to-site transportation system on the island that can take the player to and from any of five sites: Volcano, Farm, Dig Site, Jungle, and Docks. The Dig Site is unavailable to the express until the bridge to the site has been repaired, after which its inclusion is automatic.

The Parrot Express is a site-to-site transportation system on the island that can take the player to and from any of five sites: Volcano, Farm, Dig Site, Jungle, and Docks. The Dig Site is unavailable to the express until the bridge to the site has been repaired, after which its inclusion is automatic.

To unlock the express, the player must pay ten Golden Walnuts to the parrots stationed at the "farm" location. That site is actually north of the farm itself, up the stairs and through the dense trees, then west a little. This Island West location implies that the site cannot be reached nor the express activated until all four compass directions are open for travel on the island.  

To unlock the express, the player must pay 10 Golden Walnuts to the parrots stationed at the "farm" location. That site is north of the Island Farm, up the stairs and through the dense trees. This Island West location implies that the site cannot be reached nor the express activated until all four compass directions are open for travel on the island.  

When the player selects a travel location at an express station, an animation shows the player walking into a small structure that two parrots then lift with vines. The player then appears in the selected location with no further animation.

When the player selects a travel location at an express station, an animation shows the player walking into a small structure that two parrots then lift with vines. The player then appears in the selected location with no further animation.

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{{FishLocations IslandW}}

===The Forge===

===The Forge===

[[Lava Eel]]s and [[Trash]] can be caught at any time of day. One [['Physics 101']] painting can be caught.

[[Lava Eel]]s and [[Trash]] can be caught at any time of day. One [['Physics 101']] painting can also be caught.

==Gallery==

==Gallery==

==Trivia==

==Trivia==

*Colored Gems in the cave puzzle are reminiscent of [[Singing Stone]]s, a piece of furniture obtained by donating 21 minerals to the museum.

*Colored Gems in the cave puzzle are reminiscent of [[Singing Stone]]s, a piece of furniture obtained by donating 21 [[minerals]] to the [[museum]].

*There's a pair of pirates fighting in Pirate Cove that are a reference to the Mario Bros.

*There's a pair of pirates fighting in Pirate Cove that are a reference to the Mario Bros.

*Jellyfish similar to those seen at the [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]] often appear in the water at night.

*Jellyfish similar to those seen at the [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]] often appear in the water at night.