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The nuke family
Wild Ones had a whole ladder of nukes, each bigger than the last. Firing one was a moment: everyone on the map knew what was coming.
1. Baby Nuke
The smallest nuke: still a very big bang.
2. Nuke
A huge blast that leaves a crater in the map.
3. Mega Nuke
For when a normal nuke just isn't enough.
4. Game Over Nuke
The legendary one. Clips of it going off were some of the most watched Wild Ones videos on YouTube.
The Game Over Nuke
If one weapon sums up Wild Ones, it is the Game Over Nuke. It sat at the top of the nuke ladder, above the Baby Nuke, the Nuke and the Mega Nuke, and players saved it for the moments that mattered. Videos of it going off, like the clip below from 2010, were some of the most shared Wild Ones content on YouTube.
Game Over Nuke - Wild Ones on Facebook
nshire, 2010. The legendary Game Over Nuke going off.
Its name was part of the joke: in a game about cute pets, the biggest weapon promised to end the game for everyone nearby. Like every big weapon it was bought as ammo, so using one was a decision, not a reflex.
Other weapons that won matches
Missile Shower Air strike
Calls down an air strike of missiles over your target.
Earthquake! Map-wide
Shakes the entire map and everyone on it.
Beehive Critter
Releases a swarm of angry bees that hunt down nearby pets.
Laser Cannon Ray
Fires a straight laser beam that ignores gravity. An early fan favourite.
Kamehameha Wave Ray
An energy beam straight out of Dragon Ball.
MIRV Cluster
Splits in mid-air into several warheads that rain down over a wide area.
Drill Missile Digger
Bores through the ground before it explodes. Perfect for pets hiding in tunnels.
Teleporter Utility
Not a weapon at all: zap your pet anywhere on the map.
Browse all of them in the full Wild Ones weapons list, which groups about 230 weapons by type.
Weapon questions
What was the Game Over Nuke in Wild Ones?
The Game Over Nuke was the most famous of Wild Ones' nukes, the last step up from the Baby Nuke, Nuke and Mega Nuke. Fans remember it as the biggest explosion in the game, and clips of it were among the most watched Wild Ones videos on YouTube.
What was the strongest weapon in Wild Ones?
Players usually name the Game Over Nuke. The Mega Nuke, the Missile Shower air strike and the Earthquake were also devastating, and the Laser Cannon was feared because it fired in a straight line that ignored gravity.
How did you get the big weapons in Wild Ones?
Weapons were bought as ammo in the shop with coins or premium treats. Bigger weapons cost more, some were members-only and many arrived with holiday events.
