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''Pikmin Bloom'' is a mobile game about walking around the real world. By taking steps and playing the game in different locations, various kinds of in-game resources can be obtained, which allow incremental progress through the game. Because of this focus on moving around, the game requires the GPS in the mobile phone to be on, and it needs permission to use the phone's inbuilt step counter, either via {{w|Health (Apple)|Apple Health}}, {{w|Google Fit}}, or within the app on Android devices. The game also requires an account to play, and the account can be set up with using either a Nintendo account, a Google account, a Facebook account, a Niantic Kids account, or, on iOS devices only, an Apple account. | ''Pikmin Bloom'' is a mobile game about walking around the real world. By taking steps and playing the game in different locations, various kinds of in-game resources can be obtained, which allow incremental progress through the game. Because of this focus on moving around, the game requires the GPS in the mobile phone to be on, and it needs permission to use the phone's inbuilt step counter, either via {{w|Health (Apple)|Apple Health}}, {{w|Google Fit}}, or within the app on Android devices. The game also requires an account to play, and the account can be set up with using either a Nintendo account, a Google account, a Facebook account, a Niantic Kids account, or, on iOS devices only, an Apple account. | ||
One of the main things that can be done in the game is growing and raising [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Pikmin in this game start their lives as [[seedling]]s, which can be obtained in various ways. Seedlings can be placed in slots in the [[Planter Pack]], a backpack worn by the player's | One of the main things that can be done in the game is growing and raising [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Pikmin in this game start their lives as [[seedling]]s, which can be obtained in various ways. Seedlings can be placed in slots in the [[Planter Pack]], a backpack worn by the player's [[Mii|avatar]] ("mii"). After walking some number of steps (either 100, 1000, 3000, 5000, or 10000, depending on the type of seedling), the seedling will be ready to be plucked, and plucking a seedling adds a Pikmin to the player's collection. Pikmin in this game can be individually named, and the location where each Pikmin was found can be viewed in a [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Pikmin|menu]]. Only a certain number of Pikmin can be in the player's [[squad]] at a time, with the rest being on standby. | ||
Pikmin can do various things. They can be sent to collect items on [[expeditions]], destroy [[Mushroom challenge|mushrooms]], and deliver [[Postcard|postcards]] to [[Friend|friends]]. Pikmin in the squad can be interacted with in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]], where they can be fed [[nectar]], blooming the [[Maturity|flower]]s on their heads. The garden screen also has an [[Pikmin Bloom interface#AR mode|augmented reality mode]], which places the Pikmin on top of real-world objects seen through the phone's camera, and allows the player to take photos. By doing things with a Pikmin, its [[friendship]] can be increased. Once it reaches a high friendship level, the Pikmin can turn into a [[Decor Pikmin]], a special status of Pikmin that wears a costume. The costume depends on where in the real world the Pikmin's seedling was found, encouraging the player to visit different kinds of locations. Alternatively, the decor may be based on an [[event]]. | Pikmin can do various things. They can be sent to collect items on [[expeditions]], destroy [[Mushroom challenge|mushrooms]], and deliver [[Postcard|postcards]] to [[Friend|friends]]. Pikmin in the squad can be interacted with in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]], where they can be fed [[nectar]], blooming the [[Maturity|flower]]s on their heads. The garden screen also has an [[Pikmin Bloom interface#AR mode|augmented reality mode]], which places the Pikmin on top of real-world objects seen through the phone's camera, and allows the player to take photos. By doing things with a Pikmin, its [[friendship]] can be increased. Once it reaches a high friendship level, the Pikmin can turn into a [[Decor Pikmin]], a special status of Pikmin that wears a costume. The costume depends on where in the real world the Pikmin's seedling was found, encouraging the player to visit different kinds of locations. Alternatively, the decor may be based on an [[event]]. | ||
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''Pikmin Bloom'''s overall progression is slow, with new features being unlocked over time as the player's [[level]] increases. To go up a level, a defined set of tasks has to be completed, which can include tasks like walking a certain number of steps, growing a certain number of Pikmin, or planting a certain number of flowers. Some of the features unlocked over time are [[expeditions]], [[mushroom battle]]s, the [[detector]], and new [[Pikmin family#Types|types of Pikmin]]. The game's slow pace encourages not playing it constantly, but checking in on the app every few minutes on a walk to see how tasks are going and to see what's nearby. Over time, the player can also unlock [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]] by completing certain criteria. | ''Pikmin Bloom'''s overall progression is slow, with new features being unlocked over time as the player's [[level]] increases. To go up a level, a defined set of tasks has to be completed, which can include tasks like walking a certain number of steps, growing a certain number of Pikmin, or planting a certain number of flowers. Some of the features unlocked over time are [[expeditions]], [[mushroom battle]]s, the [[detector]], and new [[Pikmin family#Types|types of Pikmin]]. The game's slow pace encourages not playing it constantly, but checking in on the app every few minutes on a walk to see how tasks are going and to see what's nearby. Over time, the player can also unlock [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]] by completing certain criteria. | ||
The game has a number of features which allow multiple players to interact with each other. Flowers planted with the [[flower planting]] feature are visible to other players by default. If multiple players are planting in an area at the same time, and mutually have the "with others" switch on, they can see each others avatars walking. Players anonymously collaborate over time to bloom [[Big Flower]]s, making the game a kind of multiplayer idle game. [[Mushroom challenge|Mushrooms]] can be attacked by up to 20 people (anyone past the first 5 require the use of a mushroom recharge ticket) at once. There is a [[weekly challenge]] feature where players can collaborate to complete a certain goal together | The game has a number of features which allow multiple players to interact with each other. Flowers planted with the [[flower planting]] feature are visible to other players by default. If multiple players are planting in an area at the same time, and mutually have the "with others" switch on, they can see each others avatars walking. Players anonymously collaborate over time to bloom [[Big Flower]]s, making the game a kind of multiplayer idle game. [[Mushroom challenge|Mushrooms]] can be attacked by up to 20 people (anyone past the first 5 require the use of a mushroom recharge ticket) at once. There is a [[weekly challenge]] feature where players can collaborate to complete a certain goal together. Players can add other players as [[friend]]s, and send [[postcard]]s to them. | ||
''Pikmin Bloom'' encourages players to look back over their day with the [[lifelog]] feature. This shows the tasks the player has done in the app over time. At the end of the day, a [[daily lookback]] cutscene will occur, which shows where the player walked that day, and allows the player to write a short journal entry. Every Sunday, there is also a [[weekly lookback]], which shows a summary of how much the player walked compared to the previous week, what places they visited, total flowers planted, and a "photo of the week", which is randomly chosen from any photos that were uploaded to the lifelog during the week. | ''Pikmin Bloom'' encourages players to look back over their day with the [[lifelog]] feature. This shows the tasks the player has done in the app over time. At the end of the day, a [[daily lookback]] cutscene will occur, which shows where the player walked that day, and allows the player to write a short journal entry. Every Sunday, there is also a [[weekly lookback]], which shows a summary of how much the player walked compared to the previous week, what places they visited, total flowers planted, and a "photo of the week", which is randomly chosen from any photos that were uploaded to the lifelog during the week. | ||
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===Pikmin=== | ===Pikmin=== | ||
All seven | All seven main Pikmin types pre-Pikmin 4 ([[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]], [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]], [[Winged Pikmin]] and [[Rock Pikmin]]) appear in ''Pikmin Bloom'', each one unlocked at different [[level]]s. There is also a large collection of Pikmin donning some decoration, named [[Decor Pikmin]]. | ||
===Flowers=== | ===Flowers=== | ||
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*{{icon|Yellow pansy Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Pansy}}''': The first type of rare flower, available from the game's launch. Comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | *{{icon|Yellow pansy Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Pansy}}''': The first type of rare flower, available from the game's launch. Comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
*{{icon|Red rose Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Rose}}''': Present at the game's launch, roses were originally a very rare type of flower, having a very low chance of being obtainable from [[Big Flower]]s when other rare flowers were planted around them. In May 2022, they were made into a regular type of rare flower, being obtainable normally from Big Flowers and later [[mushroom battle]]s. Comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | *{{icon|Red rose Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Rose}}''': Present at the game's launch, roses were originally a very rare type of flower, having a very low chance of being obtainable from [[Big Flower]]s when other rare flowers were planted around them. In May 2022, they were made into a regular type of rare flower, being obtainable normally from Big Flowers and later [[mushroom battle]]s. Comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
*{{icon|Red poinsettia Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Poinsettia}}''': Introduced on the [[Event | *{{icon|Red poinsettia Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Poinsettia}}''': Introduced on the [[Event#December 2021 Community Day|December 2021 Community Day]], where most Big Flowers would bloom into it. Comes in white and red varieties. | ||
*{{icon|Red camellia Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Camellia}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|January|2022}}, and comes in white and red varieties. | *{{icon|Red camellia Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Camellia}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|January|2022}}, and comes in white and red varieties. | ||
*{{icon|Red plum blossom Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Prunus mume|Plum blossom}}''': Introduced on {{date|11|February|2022}}, and originally came in a red variety only, with a white variety added on {{date|1|February|2023}} and a yellow variety added on {{date|1|February|2024}}. | *{{icon|Red plum blossom Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Prunus mume|Plum blossom}}''': Introduced on {{date|11|February|2022}}, and originally came in a red variety only, with a white variety added on {{date|1|February|2023}} and a yellow variety added on {{date|1|February|2024}}. | ||
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*{{icon|Blue gentian Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Gentian}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|October|2023}}, and comes in white, red, and blue varieties. | *{{icon|Blue gentian Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Gentian}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|October|2023}}, and comes in white, red, and blue varieties. | ||
*{{icon|White mum Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Chrysanthemums|Mums}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|November|2023}}, and comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. Full name is Chrysanthemums. | *{{icon|White mum Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Chrysanthemums|Mums}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|November|2023}}, and comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. Full name is Chrysanthemums. | ||
*{{icon| | *{{icon|White helleborus Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Helleborus}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|December|2023}}, and comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
*{{icon| | *{{icon|White cattleya Big Flower|l=}} '''{{w|Cattleya}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|January|2024}}, and comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
* | *'''{{w|Jacinto}}''': Introduced on {{date|1|March|2024}}, and comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
===Fruits=== | ===Fruits=== | ||
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** No access to Apple Fit/Google Health, uses the in-app pedometer. | ** No access to Apple Fit/Google Health, uses the in-app pedometer. | ||
* Cannot create or redeem referral codes. | * Cannot create or redeem referral codes. | ||
* | * Although the Roulette feature is still available, Niantic Kids accounts cannot double their rewards. | ||
* Cannot use the Mushroom Bullhorn | * Cannot use the Mushroom Bullhorn or receive a request from one. | ||
* Cannot join Star Challenges. | * Cannot join Star Challenges. | ||
* Cannot plant With Others | * Cannot plant With Others | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin Bloom logo 2022.png| | Pikmin Bloom logo 2022.png|Current watermark, using the current logo. | ||
Pikmin Bloom logo.png| | Pikmin Bloom logo.png|Watermark prior to November 2022. | ||
Pikmin Bloom app icon.png|App | Pikmin Bloom app icon.png|Pikmin Bloom's App Icon. | ||
Pikmin Bloom Key Art.png|Key art from the game's official release. | Pikmin Bloom Key Art.png|Key art from the game's official release. | ||
Pikmin Mobile Application Promotional Image.png|Promotional image used in the March 2021 announcement. | Pikmin Mobile Application Promotional Image.png|Promotional image used in the March 2021 announcement. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 07.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Red Pikmin]] in ''Pikmin Bloom'''s app icon comes from this piece of {{p3}} promotional art.]] | |||
* ''Pikmin Bloom'' is the first ''Pikmin'' game to be released in Brazilian Portuguese, and the first to not have any [[Enemy|enemies]]. | * ''Pikmin Bloom'' is the first ''Pikmin'' game to be released in Brazilian Portuguese, and the first to not have any [[Enemy|enemies]]. | ||
* If a Nintendo account is linked to ''Pikmin Bloom'', the player will receive a Huge Seedling that grows into a Blue [[Decor Pikmin]] with a Mario hat. | * If a Nintendo account is linked to ''Pikmin Bloom'', the player will receive a Huge Seedling that grows into a Blue [[Decor Pikmin]] with a Mario hat. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*'' | *[[Pikmin Bloom Flower Personality Quiz|''Pikmin Bloom'' Flower Personality Quiz]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== |