If you've ever played games like Royal Match, this mechanic will feel instantly familiar. The Plant Buddies (or Hatch Buddies) event changes the script: you are no longer a lone wolf. You need to merge with friends to clear milestones. This isn't just a side event; it's a fundamental shift in how you play. Usually, your success depends on your luck; here, your reward ceiling is directly tied to the quality of the friends in your contact list.

• The Currency: Sunshine & Flies
• Strategic Matchmaking: The 4-Slot System
• The Carry vs. The Help
• The Pitfalls: The Brutal Truth About Partners
• Is It Worth It? (The Rewards)
• FAQ
• Final Thoughts

Here is the core loop you need to master:

• Fuel Up: Collect Sunshine or Flies (depending on the event theme).
• Feed/Grow: Spend that currency to fill the progress bar.
• Share the Loot: You and your partner share a single bar. It doesn't matter who does the heavy lifting—the rewards are identical.

↖ The Currency: Sunshine & Flies

In this event, forget about your Coins. Even your Spins are just a means to an end. Sunshine (or Flies) is the only currency that matters.

Where do you find them?

They are scattered everywhere: Raid rewards, Attack rewards, and milestones in the main event.

Pro Tip from a Veteran:

If you find yourself on a High Bet lucky streak, that is the absolute best time to grind for event tokens. The drop rate for Sunshine/Flies usually scales with your bet size. Think of this as an energy investment: if the wheel is hot, go all in.

↖ Strategic Matchmaking: The 4-Slot System

This is the mechanic that many beginners overlook: You can run 4 different matches simultaneously.

Why does this matter? It's about diversification.

If you dump all your resources into one partner and they lose their phone or quit the game, you are stuck. By opening four slots, you are effectively buying insurance for your progress.

The Golden Rule: First Come, First Served.

The moment the event starts, that Invite button is your starting gun. The best teammates (the active whales) get snatched up immediately. Send your invites out early.

↖ The Carry vs. The Help

Because the progress bar is shared 50/50 (in theory), two distinct strategies emerge:

The Carry Strategy: If you have a high-level friend who overflows with resources, team up with them! They might clear 90% of the bar while you just tap a few times. You get the full reward regardless.

The Helper Strategy: Since you get the same loot, you can also team up with lower-level friends to help them catch up. It's a true collaboration where the fruits of labor are shared equally.

↖ The Pitfalls: The Brutal Truth About Partners

This is the most human—and risky—part of the event. If you pick the wrong person, playing co-op is harder than playing solo.

What happens if your partner stops playing?

Unfortunately, this is the risk. You can still complete the egg/plant by yourself, but it will cost you double the effort since you have to provide 100% of the points.

A Warning on Adding New Friends:

To fill your 4 slots, you might be tempted to add strangers from Facebook groups. Be careful. Once they are on your friend list, they also become targets for your attacks. I learned this the hard way: I added a great partner for the event, only to accidentally smash their shields and destroy their village during a Raid an hour later. That is *not* a good way to start a partnership!

Selection Criteria:

Activity over Level: I'd rather have an active low-level player than a high-level player who only logs in once a week.

Focus: Watch if your friend is actually contributing to *your* shared plant. If they have 4 slots open, their resources are split four ways.

↖ Is It Worth It? (The Rewards)

Absolutely. Especially if you manage to blossom all 4 plants, the Grand Prize is massive.

Typical rewards include:

• Huge Spin Packs: Scaled to your current village level.
• Thor's Wheel Tokens: Rare and valuable.
• Joker Cards: Essential for completing sets.
• Choice Rewards: Gems, Emotes, or specific Chests.

A Note on Leftovers:

What happens if the event ends and you still have Sunshine left? Don't panic. The game usually converts unused event currency into Spins at a rate of roughly 100 Sunshine = 1 Spin. It's not a great exchange rate, but it's better than nothing. If you are planning a Tier Drop for the next event, managing your leftovers is key.

↖ FAQ

Q: Does my progress with Friend A affect my progress with Friend B?

A: Not at all. Your 4 slots are completely independent parallel universes. You could be 90% done with Friend A and only 10% done with Friend B.

Q: Do I lose my currency if the timer runs out before we finish?

A: Yes, and it hurts. If the timer hits zero and the plant isn't fully grown, the progress is lost and you miss that specific milestone reward. Watch the clock. If there are only a few hours left and your partner is asleep, you might have to spend extra to finish it yourself.

Q: Can I switch partners in the middle of a plant?

A: Generally, no. Once a match is made and progress begins, you are locked in until that specific plant is finished. This is why I emphasized Selection so heavily earlier.

↖ Final Thoughts

Plant/Hatch Buddies is one of the few Win-Win scenarios in Coin Master. It breaks the zero-sum game loop and puts you and your friends on the same side.

If you can find 4 reliable teammates, this is essentially a free resource feast. Even if you play casually, just logging in daily to collect free Sunshine and letting your partners help with the rest guarantees you the first few reward chests.

Now, go check your friends list, find the most active players, and send those invites before someone else does