The Chubby Chipmunk is a beloved free pet in Grow a Garden, offering players a charming and rewarding autumn-themed activity. Its growth is directly tied to its weight, which in turn unlocks exclusive event rewards. This guide will explain how to get your Chipmunk, how its weight mechanics work, and the best strategies to help it grow big and heavy for maximum prizes.
How to Get the Chubby Chipmunk
Claiming your Chubby Chipmunk is simple and free. In the central lobby area, find the Nuts NPC. To the right of this character, you will see a “Free Chipmunk” banner. Interact with this banner to instantly add the Chubby Chipmunk to your collection as a pet.
Understanding Chubby Chipmunk Weight Mechanics
The core mechanic of the Chubby Chipmunk revolves around its passive trait: it automatically eats fruit from your garden and gains weight over time.
Automatic Feeding: The Chipmunk will eat on its own, approximately every 1.5 minutes.
Weight Gain: Each time it eats, it grows a little bit larger and its weight increases.
Acorn Drops: Every time the Chipmunk eats, an Acorn will spawn randomly in the game area. Collecting these Acorns is key to progressing in the event and earning rewards.
How to Increase Chubby Chipmunk Weight
While the Chipmunk feeds automatically, there are several effective ways to speed up its growth and weight gain significantly.
1. Trigger the Nutty Fever Event
The Nutty Fever event is the most effective way to accelerate your Chipmunk’s feeding.
How to Trigger: Harvest crops from your garden and deliver them to the Nuts NPC. You need to fill a progress bar by contributing a total of 1500 points worth of crops.
The Benefit: Once the bar is full, the Nutty Fever event begins. During this event, the Chubby Chipmunk’s feeding cooldown is drastically reduced, meaning it will eat much more frequently. This allows you to collect Acorns at a rapid pace and increase its weight incredibly fast.
2. Use Mutations (Mega Bean & Giant Bean)
For players looking for a permanent boost, mutations are the answer.
How it Works: Using a Mega Bean or Giant Bean on your Chubby Chipmunk will cause a mutation.
The Benefit: This mutation increases the Chipmunk’s “Hunger Level,” making it eat more often. More frequent eating leads to faster experience (XP) gain and, consequently, much larger size and weight compared to a normal Chipmunk.
Important Consideration: Ensure you have a sufficient supply of food in your garden to keep up with its increased appetite.
Chubby Chipmunk Rewards and Tier Track
Increasing your Chubby Chipmunk’s weight is not just for visual appeal; it is directly tied to your event rewards.
The event features a Tier Track that progresses as your Chipmunk gains weight. The heavier your pet becomes, the more tiers you unlock. Each tier offers exclusive rewards, which can include:
Cosmetics
Rare Seeds
New Pets
Therefore, actively working to increase your Chubby Chipmunk’s weight is the essential step to claiming all the best prizes from the fall-themed event.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Is the Chubby Chipmunk really free?
A: Yes. You can claim it permanently and for free from the “Free Chipmunk” banner next to the Nuts NPC.
Q: What is the point of collecting the Acorns?
A: Collecting Acorns is the primary method for filling the Tier Track and earning the event’s exclusive rewards, such as new pets and rare seeds.
Q: Should I stay active during Nutty Fever?
A: Absolutely. During Nutty Fever, Acorns spawn very quickly. Staying active to collect them all is crucial for maximizing your tier progress and weight gain in a short amount of time.
Q: Will mutating my Chipmunk with a Mega Bean use it up?
A: Yes, using a Mega Bean or Giant Bean is a one-time consumable action that permanently mutates that specific Chubby Chipmunk.
Conclusion
The Chubby Chipmunk is a delightful and engaging feature in Grow a Garden that offers a clear path to fantastic rewards. By understanding its automatic feeding, proactively triggering the Nutty Fever event, and strategically using mutations, you can efficiently maximize your Chipmunk’s weight. Focus on increasing its weight to climb the event Tier Track and secure all the exclusive fall-themed prizes it has to offer.