The Baby Boo Pumpkin Hunt in RyCitrus's Roblox horror title Banana Eats challenges players to track down 17 hidden miniature pumpkins across the lobby and match maps. Completing this seasonal quest rewards survivors with the exclusive Gilded Pumpkin. Finding these items requires careful exploration because Baby Boos use an active invisibility mechanic that conceals them until players walk directly into their proximity.
How the Baby Boo Pumpkin Hunt Works
The Pumpkin Hunt is an event quest introduced as part of the Banana's Halloween Party update. Rather than sitting in plain sight, all 17 Baby Boos remain completely transparent at a distance. As you approach a spawn point, the pumpkin gradually fades into view and produces a faint popping sound effect.
Key mechanics confirmed during event gameplay include:
- Proximity Visibility: Pumpkins cannot be scouted from across the room. You must actively comb through hallways, classrooms, and side booths to trigger their render distance.
- Map Distribution: While players can grab their first pumpkin right in the main lobby, standard match maps generally house one to two Baby Boos per round.
- Universal Collection: Both survivors and the killer Banana can spot and collect Baby Boos during active matches.
- Quest Tracking: Progress is tracked on the side quest bar (e.g., "Find 17 Baby Boos"), saving incrementally after each match.
Documented Baby Boo Map Spawn Locations
Because Baby Boos appear across multiple maps, completing the hunt requires voting for different arenas and thoroughly searching high and low corners before the exit opens. Player playthroughs have confirmed specific spawn locations across several maps.
| Map / Area | Observed Spawn Spot | Proximity Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby | Campfire and waiting grounds | Near lobby structures; easy to grab before queuing |
| Arcade | Floor corners & side aisles | Tucked between machines; check peripheral walls |
| Banana Parlor | Dining counters and booth tables | Sitting directly on tabletop surfaces |
| Banana Fairgrounds | Banana spawn point & carnival stalls | One spawn confirmed directly inside the Banana starting area; another near ghost banana displays |
| The Manor | Downstairs counters & upstairs chimney | Check kitchen/dining counters, then the upper floor hearth |
| High School | Classroom lounge sofa & gym bleachers | One rests on a seating couch; another sits at the very top row of the gym bleachers |
| Hospital | Patient rooms & blocked doorways | Near medical beds and tucked directly on the opposite side of barricaded entrance doors |
| Supermarket / Market | Corner stalls & decorative displays | Located along outer corner displays and beside cake stands |
Note: While gameplay runs show approximately two pumpkins per match map, spawn rotations require players to check elevated surfaces, furniture tops, and dead-end corners.
Tips for Completing the Hunt
Surviving long enough to collect both pumpkins in a single round can be difficult, especially on smaller maps where Banana patrols frequently. These practical strategies help streamline the collection process:
- Check Table Surfaces First: Baby Boos frequently rest on elevated surfaces such as parlor counters, high school bleachers, and manor tables rather than bare floorboards.
- Sweep Dead Ends and Blocked Entrances: Several locations, such as the Hospital, position pumpkins right against blocked doorways that survivors normally avoid during chases.
- Listen for Audio Cues: Approaching a hidden pumpkin triggers subtle bubbling sound effects, signaling that a Baby Boo is fading into visibility nearby.
- Use Banana Rounds to Your Advantage: If you spawn as Banana, take advantage of your immunity and movement speed to search spots that are otherwise hazardous for survivors, including the killer starting area in Fairgrounds.
Event Rewards and Bonus Halloween Items
Once you collect all 17 Baby Boos, the quest completes automatically and awards the Gilded Pumpkin item.
Alongside the Baby Boo Pumpkin Hunt, the Halloween update features several other seasonal additions documented in official patch notes and shop rotations:
- Event Code "CANDY": Redeeming the code
CANDYin the redemption tab unlocks a free Halloween beacon (or Candy Corn Banana skin). - Revamped Classic Skins: Multiple legacy cosmetics received model overhauls, including bubbling cauldron skins with new legs, revamped scarecrow outfits, and updated textures for Cheese and Candle skins.
- Seasonal Shop Items: Limited-time items available for purchase during the event include the Grim Reaper banana, Pumpkin Carver, and various Halloween-themed beacons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to collect all 17 Baby Boos in one match?
No. The Baby Boo Pumpkin Hunt tracks your progress cumulatively across your play sessions. Each pumpkin you interact with immediately increments your quest counter (such as 1/17, 2/17, etc.) and saves your total.
Why can't I see any Baby Boos from far away?
Baby Boos are programmed with a proximity fade mechanic. They remain invisible from long range and only materialize into visible models when you walk within close range of their specific spawn point.
What reward do you get for finding all 17 Baby Boos?
Collecting all 17 Baby Boos completes the event quest and grants the Gilded Pumpkin.
