Friendly Run is a mode introduced into Cookie Run: OvenBreak on August 30th, 2018. In this mode, the player runs in real time with another player online in order to achieve the best possible score.
On August 27th, 2019, Friendly Run was shut down for about 1 month and returned on October 10th, 2019 for a limited edition version called "Halloween Run". The event ended on November 3rd, 2019.
In tandem with Raspberry Mousse Cookie being released, a new limited version called "Valentine's Run" was released to the public on January 29th, 2020. It was removed on February 25th, 2020.
On April 28th, 2020, Friendly Run returned alongside Apple Cookie’s release. This Friendly Run was themed after the Dreamy CookieLand! event, and was only available for the duration of that event.
On November 25th, 2020, Friendly Run returned to coincide with the release of Popping Candy Cookie, this time themed around the Dazzling Year's End Party and matching the theme of the update.
On February 26th, 2021, Friendly Run returned to coincide with the release of Ice Juggler Cookie, this time themed around the Pudding Cup Circus and matching the theme of the update.
On May 28th, 2021, Friendly Run returned to coincide with the release of Butter Pretzel Cookie, this time themed around the Butter Painting Affair and matching the theme of the update.
A QnA at one of Devsisters' meetups stated that the original Friendly Run would return with improvements. Whether or not future event releases were the improvement is unclear.
In Friendly Run, the goal is for both players to stay alive and work together for as long as possible to score well, as well as attempting to achieve perfect runs during certain segments of the mode where the game asks the players to perform to the best of their abilities.
During its first release, Friendship Badge Pouches could be picked up on the course, which could be used in the Friendly Run exclusive Friendship Badge Exchange for various Cookies, Chest Keys, Magic Powder, Treasure Draw Tickets, and Rescue Tickets, among other things. There were also two exclusive Treasures that could only be obtained from this area, Firm Friendship Ring and True Friendship Pendant. Both of these Treasures have since expired and are no longer functional and the Friendship Badge Exchange has been replaced in favor of giving players a list of missions to complete for rewards.
Friendship Levels
To calculate a given Friendship Level, multiply both players' Cookie levels as follows.
Common
Rare
Epic
Legendary
x1
x2
x3
x10
These are examples of level 5 paired Cookies.
Common
Rare
Epic
Legendary
Common
10
15
20
55
Rare
15
20
25
60
Epic
20
25
30
65
Legendary
55
60
65
100
Best Combis
Best Combis are special Combis of Cookies used in Friendly Run to activate special abilities to get more points. They are as follows.
Cookies
Combi Skill
The power of friendship restores a little of both Cookies' Energy at given intervals. Level Up for more frequent Energy restoration.
Both Cookies blast at given intervals, destroying obstacles. Level Up for more frequent an long blasts.
Squid Ink Cookie transforms into a giant squid at given intervals, destroying obstacles and receiving bonus points for Coins. Level Up for more frequent skill activation and more bonus points for Coins.
Both Cookies fly at given intervals. Level Up for more frequent and longer flies.
Both Cookies blast at given intervals. Receive bonus Coin points for destroying an obstacle. Level Up for more frequent blasts and bonus points.
Both Cookies blast at given intervals, destroying obstacles and receiving bonus points for Coins. Level Up for more frequent blasts and more bonus points.
Both Cookies transform at given intervals, destroying obstacles and receiving bonus points for Coins. Level Up for longer and more frequent transformations, and more bonus points.
Both Cookies draw their swords at given intervals, destroying obstacles and receiving bonus points for Coins. Level Up for more frequent skill activation, longer duration, and more bonus points.
Best Combis (Halloween Run)
During the Halloween Run event, exclusive Combis were added.
Cookies
Combi Skill
A giant Strawberry Jelly falls from the sky and destroys obstacles at given intervals. Collect the Jellies to earn Coins. Level Up for more Coins earned from Jellies.
Princess Cookie creates Heart Jellies and Coins in the air. Level Up to create Heart Jellies and Coins more often. Energy drains 20% slower.
Enters a superfast Blast Mode with a Magnetic Effect when collecting Blast Jellies. Level Up for more speed in Blast Mode. Creates 3 extra Blast Jellies.
Energy drains slower when running together. The Zombie Cookie with less Energy will run with a 20% slower Energy drain. Level Up for slower Energy drain.
Pirate Cookie’s ship fires Coin Cannons. Level Up to summon it more often. Zombie Potions restore Energy for both Cookies: +5 for Pirate Cookie, +10 for Zombie Cookie.
Best Combis (Valentine’s Run)
During the Valentine’s Run event, exclusive Combis were added.
Cookies
Combi Skill
Chances for Coin Flowers to appear while running. At certain intervals, both Cookies will fly in a cocoa cup. While flying, collecting Coins will grant extra Coins. Level Up for higher chances of Coin Flowers and more extra Coins while flying in cocoa cups.
Speed increases at certain intervals. When Bamboo Bandits appear, defeat them and destroy obstacles to earn extra Coins. Level Up for more extra Coins when defeating Bamboo Bandits or destroying obstacles.
Jellies belonging to each Cookie appear. When a Cookie collects their proper Jelly, a counter appears and determines how many extra Coins are earned per Silver Coin. When Raspberry Mousse Cookie collects his Jelly, nearby obstacles are destroyed to create Coins. Level Up for more Coins from obstacles destroyed by Raspberry Mousse Cookie.
Best Combis (Dreamy CookieLand)
During the Dreamy CookieLand event, exclusive Combis were added. The Combis from Valentine‘s Run also returned.
Cookies
Combi Skill
Muscle Cookie throws kettlebells at certain intervals. Kettlebells destroy obstacles and grant bonus Coins. The kettlebells cannot be recovered. Adventurer Cookie opens treasure chests at certain intervals. Regardless of opener, Coins will appear from the chest. Level Up for more frequent treasure chests and more bonus Coins from kettlebell destruction.
Apple Cookie blows bubbles and Pancake Cookie flies at certain intervals. As Pancake Cookie, hold down the buttons to fly up and down and pop bubbles for Coins. Level Up for reduced Skill cooldown and more Coins for popping bubbles.
Both Cookies ride a tricycle and wagon at certain intervals. As Chestnut Cookie, rapidly tap the Left and Right buttons to pedal faster. As Pudding Cookie, tap any button to fly. While flying, a special Coin worth 500 coins will appear. Level Up to ride the wagon more often.
Best Combis (Dazzling Year's End Party)
During the Dazzling Year's End Party event, exclusive Combis were added.
Cookies
Combi Skill
Both Cookies fly together on a DJ Box at certain intervals. DJ Cookie can move the DJ Box up and down using the buttons. While DJ Cookie adjusts the height of the DJ Box, Rockstar Cookie must use the buttons to fire Rock 'n' Roll energy at oncoming Rhythm Notes. Work together to hit the Rhythm Notes and earn Coins. Level Up for more Coins earned from the targeted Rhythm Notes.
Macaron Animals and Sugar Guards appear to kick off a grand parade at certain intervals. While marching, collect March Jellies and Macaron Jellies to earn Coins. Level Up for more Coins earned from March and Macaron Jellies.
Each Cookie is given a mission which requires a set of Jumps and Slides. Completing the mission will create Popping Candy Jellies that grant Coins. Level Up for more Coins earned from Popping Candy Jellies