Operation Vines in Chiba & Ibaraki – Season Details
We’re excited to share the details of PicTrée’s new season, Operation Vines in Chiba & Ibaraki, held in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures.
[Season Overview]
The main goal of this season is the early detection of vines and ivy (collectively referred to as “Vines”) growing around utility poles. A special “Vine Boost Period” will be set during the season. If you photograph a pole that actually has vines on it during this period, you will receive a “Vine Discovery Bonus” in addition to the standard reward.
[Season Period]
Each area will have two separate seasonal sessions:
<Season 1>
Operation Vines in Chiba1: April 26 (Sat) 9:00 – July 4 (Fri) 17:00
(Vine Boost Period: April 26 (Sat) 9:00 – May 18 (Sun) 17:00)
Operation Vines in Ibaraki1: May 10 (Sat) 9:00 – July 18 (Fri) 17:00
(Vine Boost Period: May 10 (Sat) 9:00 – June 1 (Sun) 17:00)
<Season 2>
Operation Vines in Chiba2: July 5 (Sat) 9:00 – August 29 (Fri) 17:00
(Vine Boost Period: July 5 (Sat) 9:00 – July 27 (Sun) 17:00)
Operation Vines in Ibaraki2: July 19 (Sat) 9:00 – August 29 (Fri) 17:00
(Vine Boost Period: July 19 (Sat) 9:00 – August 10 (Sun) 17:00)
[Game Play Time]
・Photography: 6:00 – 17:00
*The start time on the first day of each season is 9:00.
*The time frame may change for Season 2.
・Check-in: 6:00 – 17:00
[Event Areas]
Operation Vines in Chiba1: Chiba City, Ichihara City, Yotsukaido City (Chiba Pref.)
Operation Vines in Ibaraki1: Kitaibaraki City (Ibaraki Pref.), Daigo Town
*Event areas may change for Season 2.
[Photography Targets]
・Poles
・Pole (Vine-Prone): In this season, some poles are designated as “Pole (Vine-Prone)” where vine growth is more likely. These poles have unique icons different from standard poles, offer higher rewards, and come with special effects within the game.
<Pole (Vine-Prone) Icon>
<Features of Pole (Vine-Prone)>
・Up to 5 connections via Pole Connect
・Utility Pole HP: 5,000
[How to Report Vines]
In this season, before sending your photo, you will be asked to select whether vines are present or not.
If you find vines during your photo shoot, please check where the tip of the vine reaches on the utility pole and select the appropriate option.
If there are no vines, select “No.” (You must select one of the options in order to send your image.)
<Examples of Pole (Vine-Prone)>
〇Top of the Pole
〇Upper Half of the Pole
〇Lower Half of the Pole
[Photography Rewards and Vine Discovery Bonuses]
Photography rewards differ between regular Poles and Pole (Vine-Prone).
| Poles | 60 (Equivalent to 5 yen) | None | Pole (Vine-Prone) | 1,200 (Equivalent to 100 yen) |
During the “Vines Boost Period,” if you take a photo of a utility pole with visible vines and the image is approved by the management team upon review, you will receive a “Vine Discovery Reward.”
| Poles | 1,200 (Equivalent to 100 yen) | Pole (Vine-Prone) | 1,200 (Equivalent to 100 yen) |
*The “Vine Discovery Reward” is only granted for the first-time capture of a utility pole. Subsequent captures of the same pole are not eligible.
*Please note that not all “Pole (Vine-Prone)” will have vines actually attached.
*If you find vines but select “No” in the vine reporting section before sending the image, the “Vine Discovery Reward” will not be granted.
*Please do not select “Yes” if there are no visible vines. Repeated false reports may result in account suspension.
*The reward amount is subject to change in Season 2.
Also, since the “Vine Discovery Reward” is granted after review by the operations team, it will not be issued immediately after the image is submitted like the standard photo reward. The reward will be distributed on the following scheduled dates during the season:
<Vine Discovery Reward Distribution Schedule>
・1st Distribution Date: Friday, May 16
・2nd Distribution Date: Friday, May 30
・3rd Distribution Date: Friday, June 6
*The dates may be subject to change.
[Ranking Rewards]
In PicTrée, seasonal ranking competitions are held.
There are two types of rankings: a Team Ranking and an Individual Ranking within each team.
At the end of each season, rewards are granted based on the final results of both the team and individual rankings.
| The 1st Place Team | The 2nd Place Team | The 3rd Place Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 250,000(Equivalent to 20,833 yen) | 175,000(Equivalent to 14,583 yen) | 125,000(Equivalent to 10,417 yen) |
| 2nd | 150,000(Equivalent to 12,500 yen) | 85,000(Equivalent to 7,083 yen) | 60,000(Equivalent to 5,000 yen) |
| 3rd | 125,000(Equivalent to 10,417 yen) | 60,000(Equivalent to 5,000 yen) | 47,500(Equivalent to 3,958 yen) |
| 4th | 85,000(Equivalent to 7,083 yen) | 42,000(Equivalent to 3,500 yen) | 30,000(Equivalent to 2,500 yen) |
| 5th | 42,500(Equivalent to 3,542 yen) | 24,000(Equivalent to 2,000 yen) | 12,000(Equivalent to 1,000 yen) |
| 6th | 26,000(Equivalent to 2,167 yen) | 12,000(Equivalent to 1,000 yen) | 4,800(Equivalent to 400 yen) |
| 7th | 26,000(Equivalent to 2,167 yen) | 9,000(Equivalent to 750 yen) | 4,800(Equivalent to 400 yen) |
| 8th | 17,500(Equivalent to 1,458 yen) | 6,000(Equivalent to 500 yen) | 3,000(Equivalent to 250 yen) |
| 9th | 17,500(Equivalent to 1,458 yen) | 6,000(Equivalent to 500 yen) | 3,000(Equivalent to 250 yen) |
| 10th | 17,500(Equivalent to 1,458 yen) | 6,000(Equivalent to 500 yen) | 3,000(Equivalent to 250 yen) |
| 11st | 10,500(Equivalent to 875 yen) | 3,600(Equivalent to 300 yen) | |
| 12nd | 10,500(Equivalent to 875 yen) | 3,600(Equivalent to 300 yen) | |
| 13th | 8,750(Equivalent to 729 yen) | 2,700(Equivalent to 225 yen) | |
| 14th | 8,750(Equivalent to 729 yen) | 2,700(Equivalent to 225 yen) | |
| 15th | 8,750(Equivalent to 729 yen) | 2,700(Equivalent to 225 yen) | |
| 16th | 5,000(Equivalent to 417 yen) | ||
| 17th | 5,000(Equivalent to 417 yen) | ||
| 18th | 5,000(Equivalent to 417 yen) | ||
| 19th | 5,000(Equivalent to 417 yen) | ||
| 20th | 5,000(Equivalent to 417 yen) |
[Changes Starting This Season]
The drop rate of the Shockwave Bomb has been adjusted.
[Reward Coin Exchange]
During the Chiba & Ibaraki Season, reward coins can be exchanged for “Amazon gift cards,” “cryptocurrency (DEP).”
*You can make exchanges via Menu > Profile > Exchange > Select exchange destination, located at the top right of the main screen.
〇Exchange for Amazon Gift Cards, DEP
The relationship between the exchange amount and the required reward coins is as follows:
<Amazon gift cards>
| Amount of reward coins required for exchange | Exchange Amount |
|---|---|
| 12,000 | 1,000 yen |
| 24,000 | 2,000 yen |
| 36,000 | 3,000 yen |
| 60,000 | 5,000 yen |
| 120,000 | 10,000 yen |
| 240,000 | 20,000 yen |
| 360,000 | 30,000 yen |
| 480,000 | 40,000 yen |
| 600,000 | 50,000 yen |
<DEP>
| Amount of reward coins required for exchange | Exchange Amount |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | 2,983DEP |
*A transaction fee of 500 coins is required for each exchange.
*Exchanges can be made in increments of 5,000 coins.
