The Great Bloom Event is an important event in Steal an Egg, especially if you have already unlocked the Sakura Incubator. During this short event, special Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees appear in the Cherry Blossom Zone, giving players a chance to collect Sakura Crystals. The event does not last very long, so knowing when it starts and what to do during those few minutes can help you collect more crystals and get more use out of the Sakura Incubator.
When Does the Great Bloom Event Start?
The Great Bloom Event starts every 30 minutes based on server time. However, the event only remains active for 3 minutes, so you need to be ready before it begins.
Once the event starts, a notification will appear on your screen. This is your signal to stop what you are doing and head toward the Cherry Blossom Zone.
If you have already unlocked the Sakura Incubator, you can also check the timer displayed above it. This timer shows when the next Great Bloom Event is expected to begin.
The basic schedule is:
- Event starts every 30 minutes.
- Each event lasts 3 minutes.
- A notification appears when the event begins.
- The Sakura Incubator displays a timer for the next event.
What Happens During the Great Bloom Event?
When the Great Bloom Event begins, special Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees spawn in the Cherry Blossom Zone.
These trees are the main reason you want to participate in the event. Instead of simply stealing eggs, you need to use your bat to hit the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees.
Each time you hit the trees, you can collect Sakura Crystals. These crystals are used to power the Sakura Incubator and allow you to mutate eggs.
Because the event only lasts three minutes, you should spend as much of that time as possible attacking the trees.
How to Get Sakura Crystals
Getting Sakura Crystals during the event is straightforward once you reach the correct area.
Follow these steps:
- Wait for the Great Bloom Event notification.
- Travel to the Cherry Blossom Zone.
- Equip your bat.
- Look for the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees.
- Start hitting the trees.
- Collect the Sakura Crystals that you receive.
- Continue farming until the three-minute event ends.
You do not need to wait for another activity after reaching the zone. The Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees are the main target during the Great Bloom Event.
Why Are Sakura Crystals Important?
Sakura Crystals are required to use the Sakura Incubator.
The Incubator allows you to place eggs from your inventory inside and gives them a chance to receive special Bloom mutations.
The current mutation chances are:
- Bloom: 97.5%
- Spirit Bloom: 2.5%
Spirit Bloom is much rarer, so you may need to collect a large number of Sakura Crystals if you are trying to get it.
This is why the Great Bloom Event is worth doing whenever it appears. Missing an event means missing another opportunity to build up your crystal supply.
How to Prepare for the Great Bloom Event
Since you only get three minutes, preparation can make a big difference.
Before the event starts, make sure you have your bat ready. You should also avoid starting another long activity shortly before the event because you do not want to waste valuable time traveling after the notification appears.
A good routine is to check the Sakura Incubator timer regularly. When the timer is getting close to zero, finish what you are doing and prepare to travel to the Cherry Blossom Zone.
You can also use the time before the event to organize your inventory and make sure you have enough room for the items you plan to collect.
What to Do After the Event Ends
Once the three-minute Great Bloom Event is over, the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees will no longer be available for farming.
At this point, return to your normal activities or head back to the Sakura Incubator to use the Sakura Crystals you collected.
If you are saving crystals for a specific egg, there is no need to spend everything immediately. You can continue joining future Great Bloom Events and build up a larger supply.
This is especially useful if you are trying to get the rare Spirit Bloom mutation.
Best Great Bloom Event Strategy
The most important thing is to avoid wasting time during the event. Use this simple strategy:
- Check the Incubator timer regularly.
- Have your bat ready before the event starts.
- Go to the Cherry Blossom Zone immediately after the notification.
- Focus only on Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees.
- Keep hitting the trees for the full three minutes.
- Save your Sakura Crystals if you are working toward a larger goal.
- Return for the next event when you need more crystals.
Since the event happens every 30 minutes, you have another opportunity relatively soon if you miss one. However, consistently participating will let you build your Sakura Crystal supply much faster.
The Great Bloom Event is the main way to collect Sakura Crystals for the Sakura Incubator in Steal an Egg. It starts every 30 minutes, but only lasts 3 minutes, making it important to react quickly when the event notification appears.
During the event, travel to the Cherry Blossom Zone, equip your bat, and attack the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees to collect Sakura Crystals. Once the event ends, use those crystals at the Sakura Incubator to mutate your eggs.
If you are chasing the rare Spirit Bloom mutation, make the Great Bloom Event part of your regular farming routine and try to use every three-minute window efficiently.