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{{page title|''Pikmin Bloom'' interface}}{{game icons|pb=y}} | {{page title|''Pikmin Bloom'' interface}} | ||
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'''''Pikmin Bloom''{{'s}} user interface''' is how the player interacts with all the features of {{pb}}. As the game makes little distinction between [[Menu|menu screen]] and gameplay, the interface is an important part of the game, and has many parts to it, each with different functions. | '''''Pikmin Bloom''{{'s}} user interface''' is how the player interacts with all the features of {{pb}}. As the game makes little distinction between [[Menu|menu screen]] and gameplay, the interface is an important part of the game, and has many parts to it, each with different functions. | ||
==Main menu== | ==Main menu== | ||
[[File:PB Main Menu. | [[File:PB Main Menu v79.png|thumb|150px|The main menu as of v79.0.]] | ||
The main screen of ''Pikmin Bloom'' is the one shown after the [[loading]] screen, and it gives access to most of the game's general functions. The top two-thirds of the screen contains several boxes that can be scrolled through; these boxes give access to other menu screens. The | The main screen of ''Pikmin Bloom'' is the one shown after the [[loading]] screen, and it gives access to most of the game's general functions. The top two-thirds of the screen contains several boxes that can be scrolled through; these boxes give access to other menu screens. The 3 small buttons at the top allows you to view your [[Decor Pikmin|Decor]] collection, your [[Friend]]s, and the [[#News|news section]]. | ||
The large box below contains a map, a step counter, and a weekly calendar, and tapping it opens the lifelog group of menus. If an expedition or mushroom battle is available, there will be a popup at the top of the box, and tapping that will go straight to the expedition page of the lifelog group. | |||
The bottom third of the screen contains an animation of the player's [[Mii]] walking and their [[squad]] of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] behind them. This is on top of a curved line that represents the steps the player has done that day. In the lower right are 3 buttons that lead to other menus: the top one with a flower leads to the [[#Flower planting|flower planting menu]], the middle one with the [[seedling]] leads to the [[#Planter Pack|Planter Pack]], and the bottom one with the whistle leads to the [[#Garden|garden screen]]. At the bottom in the center of the screen is a compass button; tapping this or swiping to the right will go to the [[#Map|map]]. | Under that, there is a small box that shows the top-most mission in the Challenge List, and tapping it opens the Challenge List page. And other 2 smaller buttons which open the Player's [[#Profile|profile page]], and the [[#Shop|Shop]]. | ||
The bottom third of the screen contains an animation of the player's [[Mii]] walking and their [[squad]] of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] behind them. This is on top of a curved line that represents the steps the player has done that day. In the lower right are 3 buttons that lead to other menus: the top one with a flower leads to the [[#Flower planting|flower planting menu]], the middle one with the [[seedling]] leads to the [[#Planter Pack|Planter Pack]], and the bottom one with the whistle leads to the [[#Garden|garden screen]]. At the bottom in the center of the screen is a compass button; tapping this or swiping to the right will go to the [[#Map|map]]. Also at the bottom left is a button which shows 4 more options: [[#Pikmin|Pikmin]], [[#Seedlings|Seedlings]], [[#Postcards|Postcards]], and Settings. | |||
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=== | ===Challenge list=== | ||
[[File:PB | [[File:PB Challenge List.png|thumb|400px|The event, [[weekly challenge]] and my steps sections of the Challenge list menu.]] | ||
The | [[File:PB Event Challenges.jpg|thumb||The Event Challenges Section of the Challenge List Menu.]] | ||
The challenge list is a menu screen comprised of four sections: [[event|events]], Event Challenges, [[weekly challenge]] and "my steps". The events section displays any special events currently in effect, and tapping this display will bring the player to the event's [[Pikmin Bloom interface#News|news]] page. | |||
The Event Challenges Section displays a green tile featuring a big flower at its centre, with a circular track arranged around the big flower, which is split into four sections, and tapping on the Event Banner will bring the player to the event's [[Pikmin Bloom interface#News|news]] page. | |||
[[File:PB Weekly Challenge Before and After Displays.png|thumb|400px|Images of the weekly challenge section before and after accepting a challenge.]] | [[File:PB Weekly Challenge Before and After Displays.png|thumb|400px|Images of the weekly challenge section before and after accepting a challenge.]] | ||
The weekly challenge section displays any available challenges along with their requirements, rewards and expiration dates. After a player accepts a challenge the reward display changes to a gauge representing goal progress, with images of each of the participating players beneath. | The weekly challenge section displays any available challenges along with their requirements, rewards and expiration dates. After a player accepts a challenge the reward display changes to a gauge representing goal progress, with images of each of the participating players beneath. | ||
The "my steps" section displays the number of steps walked each day. It contains a bar chart that graphs the number of steps done each day of the week. Swiping left and right on this chart switches between weeks, and tapping on a day's bar will highlight it. The highlighted day's steps will be shown at the top in a circle, showing the number as a proportion out of 10,000 steps. The day of the week with the most steps will have a crown icon in the bar chart. The week's step average is displayed beneath the chart. | The "my steps" section displays the number of steps walked each day. It contains a bar chart that graphs the number of steps done each day of the week. Swiping left and right on this chart switches between weeks, and tapping on a day's bar will highlight it. The highlighted day's steps will be shown at the top in a circle, showing the number as a proportion out of 10,000 steps. If a day has over 10,000 steps, the surplus of the bar will turn yellow. The day of the week with the most steps will have a crown icon in the bar chart. The week's step average is displayed beneath the chart. | ||
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===Profile=== | ===Profile=== | ||
[[File:PB Player Profile Page.png|thumb| | [[File:PB Player Profile Page 2.png|thumb|200px|A screenshot of a player's profile page and badges.]] | ||
The profile page shows the player's [[Mii]], their username, their [[level]], the total number of steps since downloading the app, the tasks required to reach the next level, and their [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]]. Tapping one of the badges will open a badge viewer that shows information about the statistic that badge relates to in a separate scrollable page. There is a button on the top left that opens a menu about the player's in-game [[friend]]s, a button on the top right that opens a settings page, and a button on the bottom right that opens a page that allows the player's Mii to be edited. | The profile page shows the player's [[Mii]], their username, their [[level]], the total number of steps since downloading the app, the tasks required to reach the next level, and their [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]]. Tapping one of the badges will open a badge viewer that shows information about the statistic that badge relates to in a separate scrollable page. There is a button on the top left that opens a menu about the player's in-game [[friend]]s, a button on the top right that opens a settings page, and a button on the bottom right that opens a page that allows the player's Mii to be edited. | ||
Usernames can include the majority of unicode characters and can use Rich Text in the HTML format to color the Username. | |||
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===Shop=== | ===Shop=== | ||
[[File:PB Shop Screen.jpg|thumb|150px|The shop screen.]] | [[File:PB Shop Screen 2.jpg|thumb|150px|The shop screen.]] | ||
{{main|Shop}} | {{main|Shop}} | ||
The shop page contains a scrollable list of purchasable items. Tapping on | The shop page contains a scrollable list of purchasable items. Tapping on the banners at the top of the page will direct you to the item the banner features. There's a horizontal scrollable list of headings, which when tapped, will direct you to its section in the shop.Tapping on an item will bring up a pop-up to buy it, with a description of the item and an orange button with the price on it. | ||
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===News=== | ===News=== | ||
[[File:PB News Menu.png|thumb|150px|The news page.]] | [[File:PB News Menu.png|thumb|150px|The news page.]] | ||
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===Lifelog=== | ===Lifelog=== | ||
[[File:PB Lifelog Screenshot. | [[File:PB Lifelog Screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|150px|A day's entry in the lifelog.]] | ||
{{main|Lifelog}} | {{main|Lifelog}} | ||
This menu shows each day's entry in the lifelog. A bar at the top of the window allows days to be selected, though swiping between each day's information directly is also possible. The map displays where the player walked that day, including where [[flower planting]] was activated. | This menu shows each day's entry in the lifelog. A bar at the top of the window allows days to be selected, though swiping between each day's information directly is also possible. The map displays photos places, and where the player walked that day, including where [[flower planting]] was activated. Tapping on the the coloured label with the date gives a prompt to view the Daily Lookback or Weekly Lookback and an option to delete the walking and flower planting history from that date. | ||
Tapping on your steps brings up the My Steps menu. | |||
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===Pikmin=== | ===Pikmin=== | ||
[[File:Pikmin info.jpg|thumb|150px|The information page of a selected Pikmin.]] | [[File:Pikmin info.jpg|thumb|150px|The information page of a selected Pikmin.]] | ||
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===Expeditions=== | ===Expeditions=== | ||
[[File:PB Expedition Menu. | [[File:PB Expedition Menu 2.jpg|thumb|150px|The expedition menu.]] | ||
This menu lists the [[expedition]]s and [[mushroom battle]]s available to the player. Mushrooms, once unlocked, are listed in large boxes at the top, while expeditions are listed in grid cells below. Each box and cell displays basic information about the expedition/mushroom. Selecting it will give more detailed information. Expeditions that are in progress or completed will also appear in the list, and selecting a completed mushroom will bring up a pop-up to go to the [[#Garden|garden screen]]. The map displays the locations of expeditions and mushrooms currently available. | This menu lists the [[expedition]]s and [[mushroom battle]]s available to the player. Mushrooms, once unlocked, are listed in large boxes at the top, while expeditions are listed in grid cells below. Each box and cell displays basic information about the expedition/mushroom and an image of the location. Selecting it will give more detailed information. Expeditions that are in progress or completed will also appear in the list, and selecting a completed mushroom will bring up a pop-up to go to the [[#Garden|garden screen]]. The map displays the locations of expeditions and mushrooms currently available. | ||
When the player chooses an expedition, the top portion of the screen shows an outline of how much Pikmin strength is needed, and how much strength will be used from the Pikmin the player has currently chosen to go on the expedition. The bottom part of the screen shows the player's [[squad]], and allows them to pick which Pikmin to send. A Pikmin can be toggled on or off by simply tapping on it, and by holding down on a Pikmin, the game will enter a mode that allows the player to swipe their finger around the squad to quickly pick all of the Pikmin they pass over. | When the player chooses an expedition, the top portion of the screen shows an outline of how much Pikmin strength is needed, and how much strength will be used from the Pikmin the player has currently chosen to go on the expedition. The bottom part of the screen shows the player's [[squad]], and allows them to pick which Pikmin to send. A Pikmin can be toggled on or off by simply tapping on it, and by holding down on a Pikmin, the game will enter a mode that allows the player to swipe their finger around the squad to quickly pick all of the Pikmin they pass over. | ||
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===Postcards=== | ===Postcards=== | ||
[[File:Postcard Screenshot. | [[File:Postcard Screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|150px|The postcard menu.]] | ||
This menu is a gallery of all the [[postcard]]s the player has received. Selecting a postcard will view it in more detail and give the option to delete the postcard. The map displays the locations all the postcards were found. | This menu is a gallery of all the [[postcard]]s the player has received. Selecting a postcard will view it in more detail and give the option to delete the postcard. The map displays the locations all the postcards were found. | ||
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At the center of the screen at the bottom is a large ball of [[nectar]]. This is how Pikmin are fed. Tapping this will bring up a rotational selector to choose which type of nectar to use. When a nectar type is selected, swiping up from the nectar ball will throw a small ball of nectar into the garden, and Pikmin will run towards it to try and eat it. By holding the nectar ball and then dragging around, nectar can be fed to a Pikmin just by dragging the finger over it; this is the most efficient way to feed Pikmin nectar. Pikmin will run towards nectar held in the air like this. When a Pikmin has been fed, tapping its flower will make it jump and add [[petal]]s to the player's supply. | At the center of the screen at the bottom is a large ball of [[nectar]]. This is how Pikmin are fed. Tapping this will bring up a rotational selector to choose which type of nectar to use. When a nectar type is selected, swiping up from the nectar ball will throw a small ball of nectar into the garden, and Pikmin will run towards it to try and eat it. By holding the nectar ball and then dragging around, nectar can be fed to a Pikmin just by dragging the finger over it; this is the most efficient way to feed Pikmin nectar. Pikmin will run towards nectar held in the air like this. When a Pikmin has been fed, tapping its flower will make it jump and add [[petal]]s to the player's supply. | ||
The whistle button in the lower right corner has multiple functions. Tapping it briefly will cause all Pikmin to stop moving and display their nicknames. Holding it will order all Pikmin to run towards the center of the garden. Double-tapping it will swap out the current squad of Pikmin for another squad. Double-tapping immediately after a swap will swap the squad again, but will prioritise refilling with certain Pikmin: | |||
The whistle button in the lower right corner has multiple functions. Tapping it briefly will cause all Pikmin to stop moving and display their nicknames. Holding it will order all Pikmin to run towards the center of the garden. | |||
*Double-whistling once will swap in a squad of favourite Pikmin. | |||
**If no Pikmin are favourited, this step is skipped. | |||
*Double-whistling twice will fill the squad with a random selecting of bud/leaf Pikmin. | |||
*Double-whistling thrice will revert the squad to whatever Pikmin the squad consisted of before the double-whistle sequence began. | |||
**The 'Default' squad, as it is called, is saved whenever the player does anything other than double-whistle. If they stop on the favourite squad, by stopping whistling or leaving the garden etc., that squad is now both the favourite and default squad. | |||
Previous to the uknown update that changed the double-whistling, the whistle button was needed to be clicked thrice before the squads changed. The squad that they changed into, also have been changed. The previous triple-whistle squads were: | |||
*Triple-whistling once will swap in a random array of Pikmin. | *Triple-whistling once will swap in a random array of Pikmin. | ||
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Gestures used by a player to interact with Pikmin. | Gestures used by a player to interact with Pikmin. | ||
* '''Tap''': Tapping a Pikmin will cause them to yield any fruit being carried. If unencumbered, they will jolt momentarily, and sometimes wave to the player. Tapping a Pikmin too frequently can lead to them becoming frustrated with the player instead. | * '''Tap''': Tapping a Pikmin will cause them to yield any fruit being carried. If unencumbered, they will jolt momentarily, and sometimes wave to the player, although this behaviour seems to be dependant on the current [[friendship]] level with your Pikmin. Tapping a Pikmin too frequently can lead to them becoming frustrated with the player instead. | ||
* '''Throw''': Swiping a Pikmin will [[throw]] them in an arc, harmlessly landing wherever the swipe concluded. Although sometimes tricky, a player can hurl a Pikmin between any two, immediately visible points in the garden. | * '''Throw''': Swiping a Pikmin will [[throw]] them in an arc, harmlessly landing wherever the swipe concluded. Although sometimes tricky, a player can hurl a Pikmin between any two, immediately visible points in the garden. | ||
* '''Zoom''': Double-tapping a Pikmin will zoom in on them, and display a small status window showing several statistics. While in this view, any nectar offered will only be available to the focused Pikmin. The statistics are: | * '''Zoom''': Double-tapping a Pikmin will zoom in on them, and display a small status window showing several statistics. While in this view, any nectar offered will only be available to the focused Pikmin. The statistics are: | ||
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There are some other buttons around the edges of the screen. In the lower right corner is a whistle button to go to the [[#Garden|garden screen]], and above that are buttons to open the [[#Planter Pack|Planter Pack]], the [[#Flower planting|flower planting menu]], and the [[#Detector|detector menu]] (if the detector has been unlocked). In the lower left corner is a button to return to the [[#Main menu|main menu]]. | There are some other buttons around the edges of the screen. In the lower right corner is a whistle button to go to the [[#Garden|garden screen]], and above that are buttons to open the [[#Planter Pack|Planter Pack]], the [[#Flower planting|flower planting menu]], and the [[#Detector|detector menu]] (if the detector has been unlocked). In the lower left corner is a button to return to the [[#Main menu|main menu]]. | ||
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===Sky=== | |||
The sky is situated at the top of the map and appears as a bright sunny day, no matter what the weather forecast in your area is, or what the actual time of day is. | |||
During the [[Event#Halloween 2023|2023 Halloween event]], the sky turned a purple and orange color and remained that way throughout the entirety of the event on the weekends when [[Mushroom battle#Event mushrooms|Giant Halloween mushrooms]] appeared. | |||
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===Flower planting=== | ===Flower planting=== | ||
[[File:PB Petal Selection Screen. | [[File:PB Petal Selection Screen 2.jpg|thumb|150px|The flower planting menu.]] | ||
{{main|Flower planting}} | {{main|Flower planting}} | ||
This menu contains a button at the top to start flower planting, and has a list of [[petal]] types below for the player to select between. It will display some information about the selected type of petal. There is a switch for toggling "With Others" mode, which will allow nearby players to see each other's Miis and Pikmin squads when planting flowers. There is also a submemu button for quickly accessing the settings menu, or to replay the flower planting tutorial. | This menu contains a button at the top to start flower planting, and has a list of [[petal]] types below for the player to select between. It will display some information about the selected type of petal. There is a switch for toggling "With Others" mode, which will allow nearby players to see each other's Miis and Pikmin squads when planting flowers. There is also a submemu button for quickly accessing the settings menu, or to replay the flower planting tutorial. | ||
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===Detector=== | ===Detector=== | ||
[[File:PB Detector Screenshot | [[File:PB Detector Screenshot.png|thumb|150px|The detector menu.]] | ||
{{main|Detector}} | {{main|Detector}} | ||
This menu contains information about the detector, icons for the nearby types of [[Decor Pikmin]] that can be found, a button to quickly charge the detector by spending 100 [[coin]]s, a button to use the detector, and a button to return to the map. | This menu contains information about the detector, icons for the nearby types of [[Decor Pikmin]] that can be found, a button to quickly charge the detector by spending 100 [[coin]]s, a button to use the detector, and a button to return to the map. | ||
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===Mushroom Battles=== | ===Mushroom Battles=== | ||
[[File:Mushroom Challenge Interface Paired.png|thumb|300px|The joining and Pikmin selection menus for mushroom battles.]] | [[File:Mushroom Challenge Interface Paired 2.png|thumb|300px|The joining and Pikmin selection menus for mushroom battles.]] | ||
When a mushroom is selected on the map or from the [[#Expeditions|expeditions menu]], it will bring up a menu for starting the [[mushroom battle]]. The initial screen displays information about the mushroom | {{main|Mushroom battle}} | ||
When a mushroom is selected on the map or from the [[#Expeditions|expeditions menu]], it will bring up a menu for starting the [[mushroom battle]]. The initial screen displays information about the mushroom, its location, the rewards and the minimum amount of strength required for each star rating, and contains a Join button. After selecting the Join button, a list of Pikmin comes up, and the player can select which Pikmin to send into combat. The list is sortable in the same ways that the main [[#Pikmin|Pikmin list]] is sortable, and can also be filtered by Pikmin type. Pressing the GO button in the lower right corner will begin the mushroom battle with the selected Pikmin. | |||
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==Outdated Interface== | |||
Here is what the UI looked like in various older versions of the game. | |||
<gallery mode=nolines> | |||
PB Main Menu.jpg|Old Main Menu. | |||
PB Player Profile Page.png|Badges used to not be categorised. | |||
PB Shop Screen.jpg|There was no shortcuts on the top of the Shop page. | |||
PB Expedition Menu.png|Old Mushroom Preview UI. | |||
Postcard Screenshot.png|Originally couldn't sort or mass select Postcards. | |||
PB Petal Selection Screen.png|No major changes, the Flower Planting Accelerator didn't exist until v??.?. | |||
Mushroom Challenge Interface Paired.png|Mushroom Battle Star Rating used to be based on Time. | |||
PB Activity Log.png|The Challenge List used to be called the Activity List and Steps didn't highlight when you went over 10k steps. | |||
PB Main Menu 2.jpg|Buttons were less sleek. | |||
PB Lifelog Screenshot.png|Steps was using a different sprite and the Picture and Text buttons are not present. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||