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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Bug-Offs

Learn how to compete in the Bug-Off event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Discover dates, how to play, rewards, trophies, and tips to catch more bugs.

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Learn how to compete in the Bug-Off event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Discover dates, how to play, rewards, trophies, and tips to catch more bugs.

The Bug-Off is a seasonal event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons where players compete to catch the most bugs within a time limit. The event takes place on specific Saturdays each month, running until 6 PM. In the Northern Hemisphere, these dates are June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, and September 26th. For the Southern Hemisphere, they occur on November 21st, December 19th, January 16th, and February 20th.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Talk to Flick, who will be located in the plaza outside Resident Services, to participate.
  2. 2
    Each round costs 500 Bells. You can play as many rounds as you wish until 6 PM.
  3. 3
    Each round lasts 3 minutes. The goal is to catch as many bugs as possible.
  4. 4
    You earn 1 point for each bug caught. Catching at least 3 bugs grants a bonus of 2 extra points.
  5. 5
    After the contest, Flick will give you points based on your bug count. You can then use these points to redeem bug-related rewards.
  6. 6
    It's a good opportunity to sell any caught bugs to Flick for a higher price than usual, but avoid selling new bugs that haven't been donated to Blathers yet.

Bug-Related Rewards:

  • Each reward costs 10 points. There are thirteen rewards in total, requiring 130 points to collect all prizes.
  • Rewards include: Bug Aloha Shirt, Ladybug Umbrella, Spider Doorplate (customizable), Spider Web, Bug Wand, Artisanal Bug Cage, Butterfly Wall, Butterfly Backpack, Termite Mound, Toy Centipede, Ladybug Rug, Bug Cage, and Toy Cockroach.

Bug-Off Trophies:

  • Earn 100 points for a Bronze Trophy.
  • Earn 200 points for a Silver Trophy.
  • Earn 300 points for a Golden Bug Trophy.
  • Trophies are mailed to you the day after the event.
Tips to Increase Bug Spawns
  • Planting flower beds near Resident Services can attract more butterflies, which are generally easier to catch.
  • Avoid trying to catch bugs on trees as they scare easily.
  • Dragonflies are also difficult to catch due to their speed.
  • Chop down trees to leave stumps, which can serve as spawning points for bugs.
  • Before starting a round, scout the area for insects. If few bugs are present, travel to the other side of your island and back to trigger respawns.

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