The Christmas event in Adopt Me brings special winter pets, festive items, and seasonal furniture, and everything in this update requires gingerbread. If you want to collect as much as possible without spending real money, there are several smart ways to farm fast, including a hidden AFK method that quietly earns extra bucks while you’re away. Here’s a complete guide to help you get started. Also check out our Adopt Me Guide for those interested!
1. Ride the Christmas Train
A festive train appears at the train station during the event. All you need to do is hop in and let it take you around Adoption Island. Once the ride completes, you receive gingerbread automatically. This task shows up as a pet need, so don’t skip it when it appears.
2. Speedy’s Time Trial Ice Race
Head to the frozen lake and talk to Speedy the Penguin. Accept the race challenge and skate through the time trial course. If it’s your first time completing the race, you’ll receive a large bonus of 500 gingerbread, making it one of the easiest early boosts in the event.
3. Free Skate for Extra Gingerbread
Even without Speedy’s challenge, skating itself pays off. Simply skate around the frozen lake, pick up gingerbread scattered on the ice, and take your time. This method can yield more than Speedy’s race because players can repeat it freely as long as the ice skating need appears.
4. Use the Bucks-to-Gingerbread Exchange
The event includes a return of the currency exchange stand where players can convert in-game bucks into gingerbread. The rate is:
- 550 Bucks → 5,000 Gingerbread
You can do this up to three times per day, making it a quick shortcut if you have a lot of saved bucks from previous weeks.
5. Play the Humbug Minigame
Team up with other players to defeat angry Humbugs hiding inside the Christmas tree. Hitting them midair builds combos. Higher combos mean more gingerbread per round. Work together and aim for group support to maximize rewards.
Earning gingerbread doesn’t need to feel like a grind in Adopt Me. Between train rides, ice skating, minigames, and currency swaps, there are plenty of fast methods to build up your balance. And if you’re lucky enough to be part of the AFK bucks test, you can stack earnings even while doing nothing. Make the most of these limited-time options to collect exclusive pets and decorations before they disappear. Enjoy the event and happy farming.