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[[File:ACNH Bug-Off Start.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The start announcement.]]'''Bug-Off''' is a | [[File:ACNH Bug-Off Start.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The start announcement.]]'''Bug-Off!''' is a reoccuring event that happens in Summer. In the <u>'''Northern Hemisphere'''</u>, it takes place on the fourth Saturday of '''June''', '''July''', '''August''' and '''September'''. In the <u>'''Southern Hemisphere'''</u>, it instead takes place on the third Saturday of '''November''', '''December''', '''January''' and '''February'''. It is an event similar to the [[../Fishing Tourney|Fishing Tourney]]. For participating in these summer events for the first time, you will complete a [[../Nook Miles|Nook Miles]] task. The rewards are 300; 500; 1,000; 2,000 Nook Miles. The events do not have to be attended in order. | ||
'''The competition is not held if you have not yet upgraded [[../Resident Services | '''The competition is not held if you have not yet upgraded [[../Resident Services|Resident Services]].''' | ||
== Bug catching == | == Bug catching == | ||
[[File:ACNH Bug-Off Points.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The scoring.]]On the day of the event, '''[[../Special Visitors#Flick|Flick]]''' sets up a tent at the Plaza. You can start a round of Bug-Off any time from | [[File:ACNH Bug-Off Points.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The scoring.]]On the day of the event, '''[[../Special Visitors#Flick|Flick]]''' sets up a tent at the Plaza. You can start a round of Bug-Off any time from 8 AM to 6 PM. The first round is free and every subsequent round cost 500 Bells to start. | ||
You will be given 3 minutes to catch as many bugs as you can. Every catch is rewarded by 1 point. Catching at least 3 bugs gives you a bonus of two points. There is also a multiplayer bonus: | You will be given 3 minutes to catch as many bugs as you can. Every catch is rewarded by 1 point. Catching at least 3 bugs gives you a bonus of two points. There is also a multiplayer bonus: | ||
* 5 additional points (5-9 total bugs caught) | * 5 additional points (5-9 total bugs caught) | ||
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* 10 additional points (15+ total bugs caught) | * 10 additional points (15+ total bugs caught) | ||
You do not have to watch your inventory space as all bugs caught during the round will be teleported to the bug cage in Flick's tent. If you catch something you want to keep (museum donation, model commission), you can retrieve the bugs from the cage by interacting with it after the timer is off. You can sell the bugs in the cage to Flick for 1.5x the regular price. | You do not have to watch your inventory space as all bugs caught during the round will be teleported to the bug cage in Flick's tent. If you catch something you want to keep (museum donation, model commission), you can retrieve the bugs from the cage by interacting with it after the timer is off. You can sell the bugs in the cage to Flick for 1.5x the regular price. | ||
=== Strategy === | === Strategy === | ||
* Have a lot of flowers | * Have a lot of flowers | ||
: This will spawn a lot of butterflies and bugs that | : This will spawn a lot of butterflies and bugs that tent to rest on flowers. These bugs are easier to spot and catch. | ||
* Move around | * Move around | ||
: Bugs usually spawn off-screen. | : Bugs usually spawn off-screen. | ||
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== Prize list == | == Prize list == | ||
Every ten | Every ten point you can redeem a prize. The prizes are randomly chosen. | ||
[[File:ACNH Bug-Off Reward.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Flick giving out the reward.]] | *[[File:ACNH Bug-Off Reward.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Flick giving out the reward.]] Toy Centipede | ||
* Toy Cockroach | |||
* | * Artisanal Bug Cage | ||
* | * Termite Moud | ||
* | * Spider Doorplate <small>(Black, Yellow, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, Gray, Blue)</small> | ||
* | * Spider Web | ||
* | * Butterflies Wall | ||
* | * Ladybug Rug | ||
* | * Bug Wand | ||
* | * Bu Aloha Shirt | ||
* | * Bug Cage | ||
* | * Butterfly Backpack | ||
* | * Lady Umbrella | ||
* | |||
You can also receive trophy based on your overall score: | You can also receive trophy based on your overall score: | ||
* | * Bronze Bug Trophy - 100 points | ||
* | * Silver Bug Trophy - 200 points | ||
* | * Gold Bug Trophy - 300 points | ||
The trophy is sent by mail the following day. | The trophy is sent by mail the following day. | ||
== Additional Flick's services == | |||
Just like on his regular visit, you can sell bugs caught outside of the competition to Flick for the increased price. | |||
You can also commission him to create a model for you, after giving him three of the same species. | |||
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