In the game "Duck Life 4", players are assigned the important mission of training a duckling to claim the title of world champion across a variety of competitions. The game takes place on an island that encompasses several distinct locations, namely a training gym, a pond, and a farm. The duckling must undergo training in a range of skills including running, flying, and swimming, and then compete against other ducks in different events like races and battles. The more competitions the duck wins, the more in-game currency the player will acquire, which can be used to buy better equipment and boost the duck's capabilities.