New Pasta Decor Pikmin Adds Flavor to Pikmin Bloom

When it comes to motivating players to step out of their homes, Niantic's AR games consistently introduce novel and intriguing methods. The latest update for Pikmin Bloom, however, might just be the oddest yet—it encourages players to visit their nearest Italian restaurant!

This isn't a sneaky ploy to get you dining out. Instead, Pikmin Bloom is rolling out a unique addition: the Pasta Decor Pikmin. You can discover seedlings for these quirky Pikmin at local Italian eateries in your area.

These new Pikmin come adorned in various types of pasta, both familiar and exotic to fans of Italian cuisine. While this might be a peculiar approach to drawing players outdoors, its eccentricity is likely to make it effective.

Boy, this stuff is goodThe sheer strangeness of this update is probably what will make it work. However, I'm left scratching my head about how such an idea came to fruition. I imagine that while some restaurant owners might be irritated by the crowds on their sidewalks, others will appreciate the increased foot traffic.

To participate, you'll need to update your app to find these unique Pikmin. It's a small effort for a chance at pasta-themed perfection, don't you think? So, go ahead and start your search for those seedlings!

In the meantime, if you're looking for other ways to spend your time between visits to local delis, why not explore our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week? Or dive into our review of Magical Maintenance Mystery to discover what this charming text adventure has in store.