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Introducing Codenames: Expansion Packs

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A new product line for the Codenames family, launching with three packs. We're excited to welcome an entirely new addition to Codenames—Codenames Expansion Packs! We are launching the product line with three themed packs: Sci-Fi , Fairy Tales , and Cute Critters , each one opening the door to fresh twists, new themes, and even more “aha!” moments at the table. Codenames Expansion Packs are bite-sized mini expansions designed to let players mix things up with new words or images. The Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Expansion Packs each bring 50 carefully curated themed words, perfect for adding a splash of flavor to your next game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. They also include 3 new agent tiles (2 for Codenames, 1 for Duet) and 4 themed pictures to customize your Codenames: Pictures even further. Looking for something extra cute? The Cute Critters Expansion Pack delivers 40 unique animal images, adding variety and charm to Codenames: Pictures. Ready to ...
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Pokémon GO: Autumn Event


Niantic has announced an Autumn Theme Event for Pokemon Go starting Friday October 9th 8:00 a.m. PDT to October 12th 1:00 p.m. PDT. Different Pokémon will be appearing in the wild and hatching from Eggs, certain Berry effects will be boosted, Berry-themed Field Research and Timed Research will be available, and Deerling will make its debut.

Features

  • Berries will be twice as effective when you give them as treats to your Buddy Pokémon, you’ll earn 2x Candy catching a Pokémon with a Pinap Berry to and Berries will also be dropping more often when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops and Gyms
  • The following Pokémon will appear more often in the wild: Oddish, Vulpix, Bayleef, Hoothoot, Sudowoodo, Yanma, Pineco, Zigzagoon, Seedot, Shroomish, Plant Cloak Burmy, and Foongus.
    • Shiny Vulpix will appear in the wild.
  • Autumn-themed Pokémon will be hatching from 5 km Eggs.
    • 1/4 Egg hatch distance
  • Autumn Form Deerling will be making its Pokémon GO debut.
Infographics by @coupleofgaming

Research


Field Research

  • Catch 5 Grass-type Pokemon: Vulpix Encounter
  • Catch 5 Poison-type Pokemon: Silver Pinap Berry x5

The Seasons Change: Part 1

Task 1/4

  • Catch 10 Pokémon: PokéBall x10
  • Make 5 Nice Throws: Zigzagoon Encounter
  • Transfer 5 Pokémon: Shroomish Encounter
  • Final: Vulpix Encounter, Stardust x500, 500 XP
Task 2/4
  • Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon: Razz Berry x5
  • Use 3 Nanab Berries to help catch Pokémon: Nanab Berry x5
  • Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon: Pinap Berry x5
  • Final: Revive x3, Stardust x500, 500 XP
Task 3/4
  • Give your buddy 2 treats: Stardust x750
  • Earn 1 heart with your buddy: Stardust x750
  • Earn a Candy walking with your buddy: Stardust x750
  • Final: Silver Pinap Berry x1, Stardust x750, 750 XP

Task 4/4

  • Claim Reward: Deerling Encounter
  • Claim Reward: Stardust x1000
  • Claim Reward: 1000 XP

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