Elefunk Guide - Part 1

Elefunk is a new game available to download from the Playstation Store. The basic idea behind the game is that you have to build structures strong enough for an elephant to cross, if you've ever played Bridge Builder or Armadillo Run on the PC then you'll have an idea of what to expect.

The game can be quite tricky in places and there are also multiple ways to complete a level, so this Elefunk Guide only contains the most efficient solutions I have found so far. Please E-mail me if you know of a more efficient way to complete a level.

For levels 1-1 to 1-5 go to: Elefunk Guide Part 1
For levels 2-1 to 2-5 go to: Elefunk Guide Part 2
For levels 3-1 to 3-5 go to: Elefunk Guide Part 3
For levels 4-1 to 4-5 go to: Elefunk Guide Part 4

Be warned - There's lots of spoilers if you've not played the game yet.


Level 1-1 : Simple Love
Girders Used: 26

A very simple level to start, but many people still have trouble with it as they are not used to the rules of the game. The obvious solution is to build a row of squares along the underneath of the bridge (with the stronger squares on either side) and then a triangle below that on both sides as support. This works fine, but to save on girders and increase your score you can actually remove the two middle squares and it will still hold. Here is a picture to explain:


Level 1-2 : Up and Down
Girders Used: 30

This one is a bit trickier than the previous level but still it shouldn't cause too many headaches. You only need to use triangles with 3 on the left side, 5 on the right, and 2 in the middle.


Level 1-3 : Support Me
Girders Used: 136

Now this is a difficult one. The bit that seems to catch people out is that you should be supporting the bridge from above, not below. Use vertical columns of squares to hang the bridge from the ceiling. Then use triangles to strengthen the structure of the bridge.
I've put a blue dot inside all of the triangles to make it easier to see how to build this level:

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Level 1-4 : Long and Winding Road
Girders Used: 93

It's hard enough to support the bridge on this level, but doing it with the limited amount of girders you have is very tricky.
This is the best I have come up with so far, pay careful attention to the three single girders which I have coloured green in the picture. Also make sure the orange girders in the pic are correctly rotated:

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Level 1-5 : Could Be Tricky
Girders Used: 70

This level is actually surprisingly easy. You have to get two elephants to the ohter side this time but there are already some rope supports on the bottom bridge so it's not too difficult.
I used one square and then just triangles for the rest.
In the picture you can see a lone triangle on the rope bridge. I know it looks a bit pointless but without it the bridge will collapse. Also, another thing to note is that you don't need any supports for the small section next to the lower exit.

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For levels 2-1 to 2-5 continue to Part 2 of the Elefunk Guide
For levels 3-1 to 3-5 continue to Part 3 of the Elefunk Guide