Atomic Bomb in Your Garden Event Guide

Overview of the Event System

Events in How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Garden are time-limited challenges that introduce unique objectives, exclusive parts, and special threats. Unlike the main campaign, events force you to work under tighter constraints, such as reduced time windows, increased neighbor suspicion, or enhanced federal surveillance. This guide covers the core mechanics of the event system, common mission types, and how to maximize your rewards before the event ends.

Events are accessible from the main menu after completing the introductory tutorial. Each event has its own progression track, separate from the main game's story. For a refresher on basic gameplay, check our beginner guide.

Event Mission Types

Events typically feature three primary mission categories. Understanding each type is essential for efficient completion.

• Supply Runs: You must collect a specific number of rare components, such as enriched beryllium or precision detonators, from randomly generated locations on your map. These missions often have a strict time limit.
• Stealth Objectives: You need to perform actions without triggering suspicion from neighbors or patrols. This involves moving at night, using decoys, and avoiding line-of-sight.
• Assembly Challenges: You are given a partial blueprint and must assemble a working device using limited parts. These missions test your knowledge of component placement and wiring logic.

Each completed mission awards event-specific currency and progress toward the final reward tier.

Key Event Mechanics

Events introduce unique modifiers that change how you play. The most common is Heightened Alert, where neighbor and agent patrols are more frequent and have larger detection ranges. Another is Part Scarcity, where standard loot tables are altered, forcing you to trade or craft components that would normally be found in the wild.

You can mitigate these effects by building specific upgrades. The upgrades guide details which workshop improvements are most effective during events. For example, the Signal Jammer upgrade reduces detection range during Heightened Alert events by 25%.

Rewards and Progression

Each event has a reward track with five to eight tiers. Rewards typically include exclusive cosmetic items for your workshop, unique component blueprints, and large amounts of in-game currency. The final tier often unlocks a permanent gameplay modifier, such as a new starting perk or a reduced cooldown on certain abilities.

To reach the final tier, you must earn enough event points. Points are earned by completing missions, with bonus points awarded for finishing missions without triggering any alarms. The progression guide explains how to optimize your point gains.

Event-Specific Strategies

The most effective strategy for any event is to establish a safe routine. Begin each event session by checking your workshop's passive income. Use that income to purchase any event-exclusive parts from the traveling merchant, who appears only during events.

Next, prioritize missions that offer the highest point-per-time ratio. Supply Runs are generally the fastest, while Assembly Challenges take longer but offer bonus points for perfect completion. If you are struggling with a Stealth mission, consider using the Distraction Device blueprint, which you can craft after completing the crafting guide.

Finally, always keep an eye on your suspicion meter. During events, the meter fills faster and takes longer to decay. Use the Calm Down emote near your workbench to reduce suspicion, but be aware this consumes a small amount of your daily action allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replay past events? No, events are time-limited and cannot be replayed once they end. However, some exclusive blueprints may appear in the regular loot pool after several months.

Do event rewards carry over to a new save? Yes, most event rewards are account-bound and will be available on any new playthrough. Cosmetic items are applied automatically to your workshop.

What happens if I fail an event mission? You lose the entry fee (a small amount of currency) and must wait for the mission to refresh. There is no penalty beyond the lost fee and time.