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Re: Got Animal Crossing For Christmas? You Probably Missed Out On The Game's Best Festive Moments

TommyTendo

@NEStalgia

STEP #1: KNOW WHERE YOUR BALLOONS ARE COMING FROM
Balloons won’t always fly in from the same side of the island. The side they spawn in on changes after sundown, so check to make sure you know where the the balloons are currently spawning from. For example, after you see one in your town moving from left to right, you’ll know that balloons are spawning over the ocean on the left side of your island.

You can safely assume that whatever side they come in on, it’ll be flipped after sundown, so keep that in mind.

STEP #2: CHECK THE TIME
Balloons spawn on every fourth or ninth minute. Some sample times would be: 3:04, 5:39, 10:04, or 12:29.

STEP #3: RUN UP AND DOWN THE BEACH
Even though the balloons spawn on the fourth and ninth minute, they may not be visible until the fifth or 10th minute because of the time it takes for them to reach the beach. Just keep running up and down the beach, paying extra close attention to the clock. When the last minute reads five or zero, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to spot a balloon.

STEP #4: SHOOT DOWN THE BALLOON AND REPEAT
Once you shoot the balloon down, you can stay at the beach and wait for the clock to hit a 4 or a 9 or you can run around town and come back.