Winnie the Pooh and friends have a fun and special game you can only play while exploring Honeyglow Woods in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Pooh Bear Sticks is quite unlike anything else the valley has to offer, so figuring out how to win at it can be tricky.
Winning in this game mode is one of the key Dreamlight Duties tied to this DLC, so it’s a task you must try to complete if you’re hoping to check off this quest. If you’re having trouble making it happen, here’s how to win Pooh Bear Sticks in Disney Dreamlight Valley Honeyglow Woods.
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Win Pooh Bear Sticks in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To win at Pooh Bear Sticks in DDV, you need to try to choose the best item to toss into the river in Honeyglow Woods. Everything that comes after your choice is out of your hands, as you can’t control where in the river your item goes, so focus on making the best choice early on, as this is all you can do to try to win.
Best items for Pooh Bear Sticks in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Not every item you use in Pooh Bear Sticks is going to work out well, so choosing the right ones is crucial for victory. Generally, whether or not you win at Pooh Bear Sticks mostly seems to come down to luck and random chance, as you don’t have any control over what the river looks like.
Still, I’ve consistently seen a few items win over others. It’s all going to depend on where those pesky whirlpools are, but overall, here are the best items we’ve found to have the most success in this game mode.
- Driftwod
- Pumpkin
Overall, wood seems to typically move a lot faster than other items, but when caught in a whirlpool, it slows down a lot more. Fruits and vegetables are generally a bit slower overall, but escape those pesky pools much more quickly. You can’t see the river before choosing your item, which is why winning this game mostly comes down to chance.
Tips and tricks for Pooh Bear Sticks in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Pooh Bear Sticks takes some getting used to, and being successful at it can be a rather daunting task. If you’re having trouble with it, here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind while playing.
- Be wary of whirlpools. Throughout the river, whirlpools may pop up as the round progresses. You can’t actually control where your item goes after tossing it, so
- Test out all kinds of different items. Some items are better in this game than others, so test out as many different ones as you can to see what ends up working best for you.
- Consider picking based on what other villagers choose. During the initial selection process, you can see the silhouettes of each item villagers are playing. A potentially sound strategy is to choose the opposite of whatever they have, if you can. So if they go for wood, maybe you grab a fruit or vegetable instead. This doesn’t guarantee a victory, as there’s no way to know which will ultimately be better for the round, but it could potentially give you an edge in some of them if luck is on your side.
- Keep trying. Ultimately, most rounds of Pooh Bear Sticks come down to random luck and chance, so whether or not you win is oftentimes out of your hands. Try to be strategic with what you choose to play, but also keep in mind that losing is no big deal, and keep playing to eventually secure a victory. Playing secures lots of friendship points with villagers no matter how you do, so even if you’re not winning, it’s still beneficial.
- Play with lots of different villagers. This game can be used to build your friendship with any three characters at a time, so make sure you use this method often when you’re trying to raise relationship levels.
