Northern Akita Season Event Information
Here are the details for Northern Akita Season:
Duration: December 7, 2024 (Saturday) 8:00 AM to January 12, 2025 (Sunday) 4:00 PM
Photography Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
*Check-ins are also restricted to the hours between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
*Note: No Missions will occur during this season in Akita.
Event Areas:
Odate City, Kitaakita City, Noshiro City, Fujisato Town, Kamikoani Village
Photography Subjects and Initial Photography Rewards:
・Photography subjects: “Pole” and “Pole(with Support Pole)”
※ The number of photos required differs for “Pole” and “Pole(with Support Pole)”: 6 photos for Pole, 9 photos for Pole(with Support Pole).
Initial photography reward:
2,000 coins per Pole (approximately 200 yen)
※ This reward applies only to the first photography of Pole that are in a Neutral State (gray icon).
Ranking Rewards:
In PicTrée, rankings are determined on a seasonal basis with both “Team Rankings” and “Individual Rankings” within each team. The rewards you can earn at the end of the season are based on these rankings at the season’s close.
・Coefficient for Team Points Calculation:
Team rankings are determined by the total team points, which are calculated from the cumulative rank points of all players within each team. However, for the calculation of team points, a specific coefficient is applied to the cumulative rank points of the top-ranking players in each team, as detailed in the table below.
| Ranking within the Team | Coefficient for Individual Rankings within the Team |
|---|---|
| 1st | 2 |
| 2nd | 1.8 |
| 3rd | 1.6 |
| 4th | 1.4 |
| 5th | 1.2 |
・Ranking Rewards (Unit: Coins)
Akita Season ranking rewards are as follows:
The 1st Place Team
| Team Internal Ranking | Ranking Rewards (Unit: Coins) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70,000 |
| 2 | 40,000 |
| 3 | 36,000 |
| 4 | 24,000 |
| 5 | 13,000 |
| 6 | 8,000 |
| 7 | 8,000 |
| 8 | 5,500 |
| 9 | 5,500 |
| 10 | 5,500 |
The 2nd Place Team
| Team Internal Ranking | Ranking Rewards (Unit: Coins) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50,000 |
| 2 | 30,000 |
| 3 | 24,000 |
| 4 | 16,000 |
| 5 | 8,600 |
| 6 | 5,500 |
| 7 | 5,500 |
The 3rd Place Team
| Team Internal Ranking | Ranking Rewards (Unit: Coins) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40,000 |
| 2 | 25,000 |
| 3 | 20,000 |
| 4 | 13,000 |
| 5 | 7,000 |
・Check-in Damage Multiplier:
The damage inflicted during check-ins will be adjusted based on the ranking position of the team you belong to.
1st Place Team: 0.5
2nd Place Team: 0.8
3rd Place Team: 1.0
Reward Exchange Rate:
In PicTrée, once you accumulate a certain amount of reward coins, you can exchange them for “Amazon gift cards” or “DEP.”
<Amazon gift cards>
| Amount of reward coins required for exchange | Exchange Amount |
|---|---|
| 6,000 | 500 yen |
| 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 |
<DEP>
| Amount of reward coins required for exchange | Exchange Amount |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | 2,175DEP |
*A transaction fee of 500 coins is required for each exchange.
*Exchanges can be made in increments of 5,000 coins.
About Exclusive Power Line Items:
For the Akita Season (North Akita Season, Central & South Akita Season), “Exclusive Power Line Items” capable of connecting utility poles over long distances (500m/1,000m/2,000m) will be available.
Exclusive Power Line Items can be obtained from treasure chests earned through check-ins and photography, and can also be purchased in the shop.
*Exclusive Power Line Items can be used outside of the Akita season as well, but please be aware that there are restrictions on the usable distance.
*Exclusive Power Line Items will be deleted after the end of the Akita season.
Safety Precautions for Gameplay:
・During the Akita Season, the following precautions are advised due to the expected harsh winter conditions and potential heavy snowfall typical of snow-prone regions:
・Be vigilant about the weather and stop playing if you feel it’s unsafe due to severe cold or heavy snow.
The playing areas include regions where bears have been sighted. When photographing in mountainous areas, please be cautious of your surroundings. Avoid going alone and try to play in groups for safety.
