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[[File:PB Special Spot 56.png|thumb|150px|A Special Spot.]]
[[File:PB Special Spot 56.png|thumb|150px|A Special Spot.]]
'''Special Spots''' are points of interest in {{pb}} that are marked with a special rainbow bud flower. These points of interest are placed at specific locations as part of brand sponsorships. Special Spots were fully added to the game on {{date|29|September|2022}}.
'''Special Spots''' are points of interest in {{pb}} that are marked with a special rainbow bud flower. These points of interest are placed at specific locations as part of brand sponsorships. Special Spots were fully added to the game on {{date|29|September|2022}}, originally featuring the design of a small always-bloomed flower with the brand logo visible in the center of the flower. Their design was updated to the one used now in the [[Update#In Pikmin Bloom|56.0 update]].


==Mechanics==
== Mechanics ==
Special Spots appear at defined locations on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map]]. They have a small circle on the ground surrounding them, and this circle can vary in size. If the player is inside the radius, the flower will glow and it will be possible to receive rewards from it; otherwise the flower will not glow.
Special Spots appear at defined locations on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map]]. They have a small circle on the ground surrounding them, and this circle can vary in size. If the player is inside the radius, the flower will glow and it will be possible to receive rewards from it; otherwise the flower will not glow.


Tapping on a Special Spot will open an information screen about it, with a brand logo appearing on the flower's bulb. Swiping down on the flower when it is glowing will make it drop a [[Gold Seedling]] with 40 nectar of a predetermined type and color also awarded if the Special Spot is for a [[Event#Live events|live event]]. The type of [[Decor Pikmin]] this seedling grows into depends on the Special Spot, as does the frequency at which players can get the Seedlings, and the maximum amount of Seedlings a Special Spot can give.{{cite web|https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3623-special-spot/|Special Spot|Pikmin Bloom Help Center|retrieved={{date|1|October|2022}}}}
Tapping on a Special Spot will open an information screen about it, with a brand logo appearing on the flower's bulb. Swiping down on the flower when it is glowing will make it drop a [[Gold Seedling]], sometimes along with nectar of a predetermined type and color. The type of [[Decor Pikmin]] this seedling grows into depends on the Special Spot, as does the frequency at which players can get the Seedlings and the maximum amount of Seedlings a Special Spot can give.{{cite web|https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3623-special-spot/|Special Spot|''Pikmin Bloom'' Help Center|retrieved={{date|1|October|2022}}}}


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
{{box|The Special Spots that appeared during ''Pikmin Bloom'' tours are not currently documented.}}
[[File:PB Special Spot Nintendo.jpg|thumb|The old design of a Special Spot dedicated to Nintendo, in Tokyo.]]
[[File:PB Special Spot Nintendo.jpg|thumb|The original design of a Special Spot dedicated to Nintendo, in Tokyo.]]
Special Spots have appeared at a variety of live events and as part of other promotions. The rewards from these Special Spots have all been unique to the event or promotion they appeared for.
The first Special Spots to be introduced were at [[Nintendo]]'s flagship stores in Tokyo and New York City, then later Osaka and Kyoto, and later at the Nintendo Museum. The [[Gold Seedling]]s provided by these Special Spots used to grow into Blue [[Decor Pikmin#Mario Hat|Mario Hat]] Decor Pikmin until {{date|17|October|2023}}, when the Kyoto store opened. Seedlings were changed grow into Red, Yellow or Blue [[Decor Pikmin#Present Sticker (Gold)|Present Sticker (Gold)]] Decor Pikmin, with the Text "Nintendo (location) 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling/visited)". Only 1 Gold Seedling can be obtained per month this way.


During the [[Event/Decor Pikmin events#1st Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin|1st Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin Event]] in November 2022, Special Spots appeared at {{w|Lawson (store)|Lawson}} convenience stores in Japan. These gave Huge Seedlings that grow into [[Decor Pikmin#First Anniversary Snack|First Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin]]. A player could get 1 seedling per day per store.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom_jp/status/1587210313287467009|Tweet from Pikmin Bloom Japan|Twitter|published={{date|1|November|2022}}|retrieved={{date|5|November|2022}}}}
In addition to Special Spots appearing during events, there are permanent Special Spots at select locations. These locations include:
* [[Nintendo]]'s flagship stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and New York City. The Gold Seedling that is rewarded grows into Red, Yellow or Blue [[Decor Pikmin#Present Sticker (Gold)|Present Sticker (Gold)]] Decor Pikmin, with the Text "Nintendo (location) 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling)". Only 1 Gold Seedling can be obtained from each Special Spot per month.
** The [[Gold Seedling]]s provided by the Special Spots at Nintendo stores used to grow into Blue [[Decor Pikmin#Mario Hat|Mario Hat]] Decor Pikmin until {{date|17|October|2023}}, when the Kyoto store opened.
* The {{w|Nintendo Museum}}. When the Special Spot there is interacted with, two Gold Seedlings are rewarded. The first Gold Seedling grows into Red, Yellow or Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the Text "Nintendo Museum 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling)". The second Gold Seedling grows into a Red Flower Card Decor Pikmin with the name “Nintendo” written in Japanese characters on it. These Gold Seedlings can only be obtained from the Special Spot once per month.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/oct24-nintendomuseum/|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|1|October|2024}}|retrieved={{date|19|November|2024}}}}
* Meiji Park in Tokyo, as part of the [https://nianticlabs.com/news/nianticpark “Niantic Park”] project. The Gold Seedling that is rewarded grows into Red, Yellow or Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the Text "Niantic Park 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling)". Only 1 Gold Seedling can be obtained from the Special Spot per month.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/nov24-nianticpark/|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|2|November|2024}}|retrieved={{date|19|November|2024}}}}
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From {{date|13|July}} to {{date|16|July|2023}}, people attending Japan Expo in the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, White, and Red [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin]], with the text "Japan Expo 2023". The chosen colours represent the French flag.{{cite web|1= https://twitter.com/niantichelpjp/status/1678989100064415744?t=uSPSzn4kCXj-oVVam0nXVQ|2=Tweet from Niantic Help Japan of the first mention of the event|3=Twitter|published={{date|12|July|2023}}|retrieved={{date|18|July|2023}}}} {{cite web|1=https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1679077041575194625?t=7Tnzsz3FbAkG-q-bDMaX2w|2=Tweet from Pikmin Bloom|3=Twitter|published={{date|12|July|2023}}|retrieved={{date|18|July|2023}}}}
== See also ==
* [[Secret Spot]]
* [[Big Flower]]


From {{date|23|August}} to {{date|27|August|2023}}, people attending gamescom in the Koelnmesse, Cologne Fair, could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, Yellow, and Red Present Sticker (Gold) decor, with the text "gamescom 2023". {{cite web|1= https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1694258178047746099|2=Tweet from Pikmin Bloom|3=Twitter|published={{date|23|August|2023}}|retrieved={{date|24|August|2023}}}}
== References ==
 
From {{date|1|September}} to {{date|4|September|2023}}, people attending Nintendo Live 2023 in the Seattle Convention Center, Washington, could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, Yellow, and Red Present Sticker (Gold) decor, with the text "Nintendo
Live 2023 Seattle".
 
From {{date|8|October}} to {{date|21|October|2023}}, an art exhibition was held in {{w|Mino,_Gifu|Mino City}}. Special Spots appeared at seven locations around the city's historical district. One Special Spot gave Gold Seedlings for the Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "うだつの上がる町並み" (Udatsu Wall Historical District). Other Special Spots gave seedlings for Bridge Pin Badge, Coffee Cup, Hotel Amenities, Pizza, Clover, and Picture Frame [[Decor Pikmin]]. {{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/news/oct23-minowashi|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|1|October|2023}}|retrieved={{date|8|October|2023}}}}
 
On {{date|10|December|2023}}, at the Nintendo Live venue in Seoul, South Korea, Special Spots appeared at various locations. These special spots gave Gold Seedlings for Red, Yellow, and Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Nintendo Live 2023 SEOUL".{{cite web|https://twitter.com/hiperekigame/status/1733855529297117314|Tweet from someone who got the Decor|Twitter|published={{date|10|December|2023}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|4|January}} to {{date|28|January|2024}}, at the Nintendo Pop-Up Store in Hong Kong, Special Spots appeared at various locations. These special spots gave Gold Seedlings for Red, Yellow, and Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Nintendo POP-UP STORE in HONG KONG".{{cite web|https://www.instagram.com/nintendo.hk/reel/C1tUeIqoWZ6|News post from Nintendo HK|Instagram|published={{date|5|January|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|9|February}} to {{date|12|February|2024}}, at a Light Festival held in {{w|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano City}}, Japan, Special Spots appeared at various locations. One of these special spots gave a [[Gold Seedling]] for a Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "長野灯明まつり".{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/feb24-nagano/|News post|The ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|30|January|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|1|April}} to {{date|31|August|2024}}, at the Pikmin Terrace special store in Miyajima SA, a Special Spot appeared. Once per day, this special spot gave a Gold Seedling for a random Fortune Decor Pikmin.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/april24-spotchallenge/|News post|The ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|31|April|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|3|May}} to {{date|5|May|2024}}, at the Nintendo Booth at CCXP MX, a Special Spot appeared. This special spot gave a [[Gold Seedling]] for a Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "CCXP 2024 Mexico".{{cite web|https://x.com/PikminBloom/status/1786217103424712778|Twitter post|Twitter}}
 
On {{date|1|June|2024}}, at the "Japan-Tag Düsseldorf/NRW" event in {{w|Düsseldorf}}, Germany, 6 Special Spots appeared at various locations. One of these special spots gave a [[Gold Seedling]] for a Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Japan-Tag 2024".{{Cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/june24-japantag/|Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Japan-Tag Düsseldorf/NRW|Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|9|May|2024}}|retrieved={{date|1|June|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|28|June}} to {{date|30|June|2024}}, at the "DoKomi" event in {{w|Düsseldorf}}, Germany, 3 Special Spots appeared at various locations inside the Convention Center and Nord Park. Each Special Spot rewarded a Gold Seedling for a different type of [[Decor Pikmin]]. The types available included a [[Decor Pikmin#Pikmin 4 Spaceship|Pikmin 4 Spaceship]] Decor Pikmin, a Dandelion Decor Pikmin, and Clover or Four-Leaf Clover Decor Pikmin.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/june24-dokomi/|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website}}
 
From {{date|11|July}} to {{date|14|July|2024}}, at the "Japan Expo Paris 2024" event in Paris, 5 Special Spots appeared at various locations inside the "Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte" venue. Each Special Spot rewarded a Gold Seedling for a different type of [[Decor Pikmin]]. The types available included a [[Decor Pikmin#Pikmin 4 Spaceship|Pikmin 4 Spaceship]] Decor Pikmin, a Tiny Book Decor Pikmin, a Sushi Decor Pikmin, a Popcorn Decor Pikmin, and a Picture Frame Decor Pikmin.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/july24-japanexpo/|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website}}
 
From {{date|3|October}} to {{date|2|December|2024}}, at all "Kura Revolving Sushi Bar" restaurants in the United States, a Special Spot appeared. Each Special Spot rewarded a Gold Seedling for a different type of Sushi [[Decor Pikmin]]. The Special Spots could be interacted with once per day for the entire time they were available.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/sept24-kurasushi/|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website}}
 
From {{date|9|October}} to {{date|13|October|2024}}, at the Nintendo Booth found at the 2024 Brasil Game Show, a Special Spot appeared. This Special Spot rewarded a [[Gold Seedling]] that grew into a Yellow Pikmin wearing the Present Sticker (Gold).{{cite web|https://x.com/PikminBloom/status/1844235912013914121|Twitter post|Twitter}}
 
==History==
The following changes have been made to Special Spots over time:
{|class="wikitable"
![[Update]] or date
!Changes
|-
|56.0
|Changed the appearance of Special Spots, from a small always-bloomed flower with the brand logo in the center to a flower with a rainbow bud hanging down.
|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
PB_Japan_Expo_2023.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the Japan Expo 2023 in Paris, France.
PB_gamescon_2023.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the gamescon 2023 in Cologne, Germany.
PB_Nintendo_Live_2023_Seattle.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, USA.
</gallery>
 
==See also==
*[[Secret Spot]]
*[[Big Flower]]
 
==References==
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Revision as of 00:47, November 20, 2024

A Special Spot, with its new appearance in version 56.0.
A Special Spot.

Special Spots are points of interest in Pikmin Bloom that are marked with a special rainbow bud flower. These points of interest are placed at specific locations as part of brand sponsorships. Special Spots were fully added to the game on September 29th, 2022, originally featuring the design of a small always-bloomed flower with the brand logo visible in the center of the flower. Their design was updated to the one used now in the 56.0 update.

Mechanics

Special Spots appear at defined locations on the map. They have a small circle on the ground surrounding them, and this circle can vary in size. If the player is inside the radius, the flower will glow and it will be possible to receive rewards from it; otherwise the flower will not glow.

Tapping on a Special Spot will open an information screen about it, with a brand logo appearing on the flower's bulb. Swiping down on the flower when it is glowing will make it drop a Gold Seedling, sometimes along with nectar of a predetermined type and color. The type of Decor Pikmin this seedling grows into depends on the Special Spot, as does the frequency at which players can get the Seedlings and the maximum amount of Seedlings a Special Spot can give.[1]

Locations

A Nintendo-branded Special Spot.
The old design of a Special Spot dedicated to Nintendo, in Tokyo.

Special Spots have appeared at a variety of live events and as part of other promotions. The rewards from these Special Spots have all been unique to the event or promotion they appeared for.

In addition to Special Spots appearing during events, there are permanent Special Spots at select locations. These locations include:

  • Nintendo's flagship stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and New York City. The Gold Seedling that is rewarded grows into Red, Yellow or Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the Text "Nintendo (location) 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling)". Only 1 Gold Seedling can be obtained from each Special Spot per month.
    • The Gold Seedlings provided by the Special Spots at Nintendo stores used to grow into Blue Mario Hat Decor Pikmin until October 17th, 2023, when the Kyoto store opened.
  • The Nintendo Museum. When the Special Spot there is interacted with, two Gold Seedlings are rewarded. The first Gold Seedling grows into Red, Yellow or Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the Text "Nintendo Museum 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling)". The second Gold Seedling grows into a Red Flower Card Decor Pikmin with the name “Nintendo” written in Japanese characters on it. These Gold Seedlings can only be obtained from the Special Spot once per month.[2]
  • Meiji Park in Tokyo, as part of the “Niantic Park” project. The Gold Seedling that is rewarded grows into Red, Yellow or Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the Text "Niantic Park 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling)". Only 1 Gold Seedling can be obtained from the Special Spot per month.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Special Spot on Pikmin Bloom Help Center, retrieved on October 1st, 2022
  2. ^ News post on the Pikmin Bloom website, published on October 1st, 2024, retrieved on November 19th, 2024
  3. ^ News post on the Pikmin Bloom website, published on November 2nd, 2024, retrieved on November 19th, 2024
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