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The following is a list of other miscellaneous events by year.

2022

2022 Valentine's Day

A special Valentine's Day event, similar in style to a Community Day, occurred on February 14th, 2022. It was themed around hearts and roses, common symbols of romance. Bonuses include:

  • Friendship gain from feeding Pikmin nectar was doubled (this did not apply to special nectar).
  • Big Flowers bloomed into roses when regular flowers were planted around them.
  • Mushroom battles gave rose nectar instead of camellia nectar, just for the day.
  • Packs of items in the shop included twice as much special nectar as usual.

This event was announced on February 13th, the day before the event, and a few days after the announcement of the community day that took place a few days after this event.

Challenge Days

 
Promotional image for the event.

A new type of event, called Challenge Days, occurred between February 24th and February 28th, 2022. Bonuses included:[1]

  • The number of Challenges that one could do in a day was increased from 3 to 6.
  • Friendship gain from mushroom battles was doubled.

This event was announced on February 20th, and was the fourth event to take place in February 2022.

Mother's Day

 
Social media promotional image for the event.

A special Mother's Day event occurred on Sunday, May 8th, 2022. It was similar to a Community Day, as it was themed around carnation flowers. Bonuses included:

  • Postcards featured a limited-time Mother's Day design.
  • Big Flowers bloomed into carnations when regular flowers were planted around them.
  • Carnation petals were available for 100 coins in the shop instead of 300.
  • Coins could be obtained at twice the rate while flower planting.

This event was announced on May 2nd, 2022.[2]

Father's Day

 
Social media promotional image for the event.

A special Father's Day event occurred on a weekend from June 18th to June 19th, 2022. It was similar to a Community Day, as it was themed around roses. Bonuses included:

  • Postcards featured a limited-time Father's Day design.
  • Big Flowers bloomed into roses when regular flowers are planted around them, and only for 3 hours instead of 12.
  • Rose petals were available from the shop in jars of 60 and 180, with different prices.

This event was announced on June 15th, 2022.[3]

Live events

In addition to the regular events, there are also Live Events which are in-person events at a specific location. The following is a list of live events by year.

2023

Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Sapporo

The first Pikmin Bloom Tour took place in the city center of Sapporo, Japan, on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 from 10:00 to 18:00.[4] The event was free to attend, but required registration, and tickets were given out in a random draw. Players could enter the drawing from the app, and winners were contacted by email on April 8th, 2023. Winners got tickets to the event and could invite up to 5 friends to also get tickets.[5] Special features of the event only appeared for ticket holders, not other people in the area.

Upon arriving at the event's starting location, ticket holders received a Pikmin-themed paper sun visor, and a map. From there, they could walk around to various locations in central Sapporo. Each designated location had a Special Spot, and swiping down while viewing that Special Spot from nearby would give the participant a Gold Seedling of a specific location type, and 40 cherry blossom nectar. (The nectar was still given if the nectar storage limit had been reached.) There were also 3 special missions in the Challenge List, which could be attempted simultaneously. One was to walk 7000 steps, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to plant 3000 cherry blossom flowers, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Yellow Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to visit 7 Special Spots, and completing it gave a special badge representing the event.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Yokosuka

The second Pikmin Bloom Tour took place in Yokosuka, Japan, on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 from 10:00 to 18:00.[16] Just like last time, the event was free to attend, but required registration, and tickets were given out in a random draw. Players could enter the drawing from the app, and winners were contacted by email on June 26th, 2023.

Upon arriving at the event's starting location, ticket holders received a Pikmin-themed paper sun visor, a map, a sticker, and a paper wristband. From there, they could walk around to various locations in Yokosuka. Each designated location had a Special Spot, and swiping down while viewing that Special Spot from nearby would give the participant a Gold Seedling of a specific location type, and 40 sunflower nectar. There were also 3 special missions in the Challenge List, which could be attempted simultaneously. One was to walk 7000 steps, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to plant 3000 sunflowers, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Yellow Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to visit 7 Special Spots, and completing it gave a special badge representing the event.

For the duration of the whole day, ticket holders were able to purchase the Yokosuka Clothing Bundle which was 1000 Yen (or equivalent in other currencies) which contained the Pikmin Visor in Red, Yellow, and Blue, and a T-Shirt with the Yokosuka Tour icon on it.

Pikmin Bloom Mino Washi Akari Walk 2023

A unique event took place around Mino City, Japan, from October 8th to October 21st, 2023.[17] Unlike the Pikmin Bloom tours, the event was free to attend and did not require any registration. Any players who opened the app around where the event was taking place were able to participate.

During the event, there were 7 Special Spots located at various locations on the event's official map.[18] Along with unique paper artwork and a Pikmin themed lantern in-person at each of these locations, swiping down while viewing each Special Spot from nearby would give the player a Gold Seedling of a specific type. Although the event lasted more than one day, players were only able to receive one Gold Seedling from the Special Spots for the duration of the event. At one specific location on the map, the Udatsu-lined Streets, the Special Spot gave the player a Gold Seedling that grew into a Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. In-person at the same location, players were able to receive an event themed sticker by posting an AR image on either Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #あかりアート and #ピクミンブルーム and showing the information desk at the Mino City Tourist Information Center.[19]

Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Kyoto

The third Pikmin Bloom Tour took place in Kyoto, Japan, on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 from 9:00 to 20:00.[20] Like previous tours, the event was free to attend, but required registration, and tickets were given out in a random draw. Players could enter the drawing from the app, and winners were contacted before the event started.

After arriving at the event's gift distribution location, ticket holders received a Pikmin-themed paper sun visor of choice, a paper wristband, a pamphlet and a card both promoting Pikmin 4, and a map. Each designated location on the map had a Special Spot, and swiping down while viewing that Special Spot from nearby would give the participant a Gold Seedling of a specific location type, and 40 red dianthus nectar. There were also 3 special missions in the Challenge List, which could be attempted simultaneously. One was to walk 7000 steps, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to plant 3000 dianthuses, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Yellow Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. The final one was to visit 7 Special Spots, and completing it gave a special badge representing the event.

For the duration of the whole day, ticket holders were able to purchase both the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Kyoto T-shirt for 1000 Yen (or equivalent in other currencies), and the Pikmin Sun Visor Set for 480 Yen (or equivalent in other currencies), which contained the Pikmin Visor in Red, Yellow, and Blue. Players who already owned the Pikmin Sun Visors were not able to purchase the set.[21]

2024

Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Nagano Tomyo Festival

A new type of in-person event, similar to the Pikmin Bloom Mino Washi Akari Walk event, took place around Nagano, Japan, from February 9th to February 12th, 2024.[22] Unlike the Pikmin Bloom tours, the event was free to attend and did not require any registration. Any players who opened the app around where the event was taking place were able to participate.

During the event, there were 9 Special Spots located at various locations on the event's official map.[23] Along with a unique Pikmin themed lantern in-person at each of these locations, swiping down while viewing each Special Spot from nearby would give the player a Gold Seedling of a specific type. Although the event lasted more than one day, players were only able to receive one Gold Seedling from the Special Spots for the duration of the event. At one specific location on the map, the Zenkōji-Daihongan temple, the Special Spot gave the player a Gold Seedling that grew into a Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor.[24]

Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024: Fukuoka

The fourth Pikmin Bloom Tour took place in Fukuoka, Japan, and for the first time, spanned over 2 days, on March 30th and March 31st, 2024 from 8:00 to 18:00.[25] Like previous tours, the event was free to attend, but required registration, and tickets were given out in a random draw. Players could enter the drawing from the app, and winners were contacted before the event started.

After arriving at the event's gift distribution location, Kourokan Square, ticket holders received a Pikmin-themed paper sun visor of choice, a paper wristband, and a map. Each designated location on the map had a Special Spot, and swiping down while viewing that Special Spot from nearby would give the participant a Gold Seedling of a specific location type, and 40 cherry blossom nectar. There was also Photo Spots at 3 of the locations, which for the first time, were marked on the map.

There were also 3 special missions in the Challenge List, which could be attempted simultaneously. One was to walk 7000 steps, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to plant 3000 cherry blossoms, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Yellow Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. The final one was to visit 7 Special Spots, and completing it gave a special badge representing the event.

For the duration of the both days, ticket holders were able to purchase both the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024: Fukuoka T-shirt for 1000 Yen (or equivalent in other currencies), and the Pikmin Sun Visor Set for 480 Yen (or equivalent in other currencies), which contained the Pikmin Visor in Red, Yellow, and Blue. Players who already owned the Pikmin Sun Visors were not able to purchase the set. There was also a new bundle, called the "Tour Souvenir Pack", which contained 3 Expedition Drones, 3 Mushroom Recharge Tickets, and 1 Detector for 800 Yen (or equivalent in other currencies). [26]

Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Japan-Tag Düsseldorf/NRW

The second Pikmin Bloom Mini Walk took place around Düsseldorf, Germany, on Saturday, June 1st, 2024.[27]

During the event, there were 6 Special Spots located at various locations on the event's official map.[28] Swiping down while viewing each Special Spot from nearby would give the player a Gold Seedling of a specific type. At one specific location on the map, the Nintendo Stand set up at the event, the Special Spot gave the player a Gold Seedling that grew into a Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor.

References

  1. ^ News post on the Pikmin Bloom website, published on February 20th, 2022
  2. ^ Tweet by Pikmin Bloom on Twitter, published on May 2nd, 2022, retrieved on May 5th, 2022
  3. ^ Tweet by Pikmin Bloom on Twitter, published on June 15th, 2022, retrieved on June 17th, 2022
  4. ^ Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Sapporo on Pikmin Bloom website, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  5. ^ Registering for Live Events on Pikmin Bloom Help Center, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  6. ^ Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Sapporo FAQ on Pikmin Bloom Help Center, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  7. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  8. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  9. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  10. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  11. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  12. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  13. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  14. ^ Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour on Twitter, retrieved on April 24th, 2023
  15. ^ YouTube video Detailed Video on the Sapporo Event by Bloom Buds, retrieved on August 4th, 2023
  16. ^ Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Yokosuka on Pikmin Bloom website, retrieved on August 4th, 2023
  17. ^ Pikmin Bloom Mino Washi Akari Walk 2023 on Pikmin Bloom website, retrieved on March 25th, 2024
  18. ^ Pikmin Bloom Mino Washi Akari Walk 2023 on Enuchi website, retrieved on March 25th, 2024
  19. ^ Video on the Mino Washi Akari Walk Event by Bloom Buds YouTube video YouTube, retrieved on March 25th, 2024
  20. ^ Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Kyoto (Okazaki Area) on Pikmin Bloom website, retrieved on October 3rd, 2023
  21. ^ Video on the Kyoto Event by Bloom Buds YouTube video YouTube, retrieved on March 18th, 2024
  22. ^ Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Nagano Tomyo Festival on Pikmin Bloom website, published on January 30th, 2024, retrieved on March 25th, 2024
  23. ^ Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Nagano Tomyo Festival on Nagano-tomyo Website, retrieved on March 25th, 2024
  24. ^ Video on the MINI WALK: Nagano Tomyo Festival Event by Bloom Buds YouTube video YouTube, retrieved on March 25th, 2024
  25. ^ Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024: Fukuoka on Pikmin Bloom website, published on February 27th, 2024, retrieved on March 1st, 2024
  26. ^ Video on the Fukuoka Event by Bloom Buds YouTube video YouTube, retrieved on August 5th, 2024
  27. ^ Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Japan-Tag Düsseldorf/NRW on Pikmin Bloom website, published on May 9th, 2024, retrieved on June 1st, 2024
  28. ^ Pikmin Bloom Japan Tag Map on Pikmin Bloom Japan Tag Map, retrieved on June 1st, 2024