Animal Crossing: New Horizons celebrates Halloween each year with a spooky event that introduces special items, one of the most sought-after being the lollipop. To collect lollipops, players will need to engage in trick-or-treating with their island’s residents on October 31st between 5 PM and midnight. Here’s a simple guide on getting as many lollipops as possible to maximize your Halloween rewards and make the most of this festive event.
1. Stock Up on Candy
Throughout October, players can buy one piece of candy daily from Nook’s Cranny, which is essential for collecting lollipops. Keep in mind that villagers will only give out lollipops in exchange for candy, so having a good stockpile is key to success. Candy is not only useful for trading with villagers but is also necessary to interact with Jack, the self-proclaimed “Czar of Halloween,” who gives special rewards in return for both candy and lollipops.
2. Trick-or-Treat with Villagers
On Halloween night, start your trick-or-treating by seeking out villagers who are roaming outdoors. When you give candy to these costumed villagers, they’ll either reward you with a Halloween-themed item, a new reaction, or sometimes a rare lollipop. Villagers indoors can only give you more candy, so focus on those outdoors to get the best Halloween items, including lollipops.
3. The Lollipop Probability
It’s important to understand that not every piece of candy given will yield a lollipop. Typically, the game follows a “candy counter” system where, after giving a few pieces of candy, your odds of receiving a lollipop increase. This means you may need to give candy to several villagers before you start getting lollipops consistently. Many players find that after four candies, their chance to receive a lollipop reaches 100%, allowing them to get one with each additional candy given to outdoor villagers.
4. Trade Lollipops with Jack for Exclusive Rewards
Once you have at least one lollipop, find Jack, who can usually be found near Resident Services. Offering Jack a lollipop is the only way to receive special Halloween items exclusive to this event, like the spooky wand and carriage. These items are highly sought-after and add an exciting flair to any player’s collection. Jack will reward each lollipop given with one unique Halloween-themed item, so the more lollipops you collect, the more exclusive rewards you can earn.
5. Additional Tips for Maximizing Your Lollipop Collection
- Prepare early: Stocking up on candy well before Halloween ensures you have enough to maximize your lollipop rewards.
- Villager rotations: Villagers who have received candy can reset if you visit other villagers first, so try rotating between them for the best chances of getting lollipops.
- Use your extras: Once you have the items you want, you can either store the lollipops for future events or display them as part of your Halloween-themed decor.
With these steps, players can maximize their Halloween rewards and fully enjoy the Halloween event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
