Editing Halloween

| icon     = [[File:Jack NH Character Icon.png|32px|link=]]

| image   = [[File:NH Jack Fall Update.jpg|250px]]

| caption =

| occurs   = [[October]] {{Date|31}}

| music   = [[File:Halloween NH.flac]]

| time     = 6 PM — 1 AM{{Note|In {{DnM|nolink}}, {{PG|nolink}}, and {{DnMe+}}}}<br>6 PM — 12 AM{{Note|In {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short|nolink}}}}<br>5 PM — 12 AM{{Note|In {{NH|short|nolink}}}}<ref name="Fall Update">{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=September 25, 2020|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmgN42ewTtE|title=Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Update – Nintendo Switch|site=YouTube|retrieved=September 25, 2020}}</ref>

| host     = [[Jack]]

| visitors = [[Tortimer]]

| ja-name = ハロウィンのお

| ko-name = 할로윈

| zh-name = 万圣节的

| zht-name= 萬聖節

| fr-name = Halloween

| es-name = Halloween

| it-name = Halloween

| de-name = Halloween

| nl-name = Halloween

| ru-name = Хэллоуина

'''Halloween''' is an event in the {{SER}} that is celebrated on [[October]] 31. During the event, [[Jack]], the self-proclaimed Czar of Halloween, appears at night. During this time, both Jack and villagers around the town will ask the player for Candy. In all games, items from the [[Spooky Series]] can be obtained from the event. Halloween appears in all main series ''Animal Crossing'' games except {{WW}}.

In {{DnM}}, {{PG}}, and {{DnMe+}}, [[Tom Nook's store]] sells {{I|Candy|Animal Crossing}} in preparation for Halloween from October 16 to 30. On Halloween, from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, the villagers in the players town wear Jack costumes and will chase the player when nearby. If the player is caught, the villager will ask for Candy; if the player does not give them Candy, they will either change their currently worn clothing into a {{I|Patched Shirt|Animal Crossing}}, or turn an item in their [[pockets]] into either a {{I|Jack-in-the-Box|Animal Crossing}} or {{I|Jack-o'-Lantern|Animal Crossing}}.

Jack appears in a random acre and will ask the player for Candy when spoken to. If the player gives him Candy, he gives them an item from the [[Spooky Series]] in return; if he is not given Candy, he changes the player's clothing or an item in their pockets. Each time he is spoken to, the player must leave the acre and find him again in another acre to receive another item. Jack can be distinguished from villagers in that he does not chase the player.

Halloween was absent from {{WW}}, but returns in {{CF}}. Unlike the original ''Animal Crossing'', not all villagers go out on Halloween night - those who remain inside become targets for trick-or-treating. Approaching a villager while indoors will result in the villager giving the player candy, but only if the player is wearing a costume which makes up a [[Look]] in [[GracieGrace]]. An example of an appropriate Look is the witch's hat and cloak, which are sold throughout [[August]], [[September]] and [[October]], and make up a suitably spooky costume. Costumes don't necessarily have to be spooky, however.

In addition to trick-or-treating indoors, from 6:00 PM until midnight, villagers will chase the player outside upon seeing them, and if the player is caught by villagers outside, they will ask for Candy. If the player doesn't have any on them, the villager will play a trick on the player, resulting in one of the following:

*An item in the player's pocket may be turned into a Jack-in-the-Box

*Any worn accessory may be turned into a Pumpkin Head

*The player's shirt/dress may be transformed into a Moldy or Patched Shirt/dress.

Unlike villagers, Jack will not chase the player, making him easy to distinguish. If Jack is approached by the player without having any candy on them, Jack will give out one of four items: a Pumpkin Head, Moldy Shirt, Patched Shirt, or a Jack-in-the-Box. Refusing to give candy to Jack four times will result in obtaining all four of those items. Otherwise, if the player gives Jack candy, Jack will give the player a piece of furniture from the [[Spooky Series]].

Halloween is carried out the same as in {{CF|short|nolink}}, but with a few extra details. On Halloween night, the player's goal is to scare the villagers in their town. To prepare for this, during the month of October, players should buy masks from the [[Able Sisters]], and [[candy]] from [[Timmy and Tommy's store]]. Speaking to villagers during October may reveal to the player what they are scared of. The player may also have the chance to give villagers a piece of candy in exchange for finding out what costumes scare the other villagers.

On Halloween night (6 PM - 12 AM), the majority of villagers will be in their homes; the rest will be dressed as Jack and will try to trick the player. The player has three tasks they can do:

*'''Scare the villagers''' - The player can scare villagers in their homes by wearing the mask that each villager is scared of. When the player scares a villager, the villager will give the player a lollipop. If the player fails to scare a villager, they will get a chance to play a game with the villager; if the player wins, the villager will give the player a piece of candy. If the player loses, the villager will do a trick, such as changing the flooring of the main room of the player's home, or changing one of the player's inventory items into a Jack-in-the-box. If the player has nothing on them, they will get old Wallpaper or Flooring instead.

*'''Interact with villagers outside''' - All outdoor villagers will be dressed as Jack. The villager may offer to play a game and will give the player candy as a prize. Otherwise, the villager may just perform a trick on the player.

*'''Find Jack''' - Jack can be given lollipops in exchange for pieces of the [[Creepy Theme]]. The Pumpkin King can also be given [[candy]] in exchange for Halloween furniture or clothing.

While initially absent from {{NH}}, Halloween returned in the [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history|Fall Update]], with [[Jack]] reprising his role as host of the event.

On October 1, Jack sends the player a letter informing them about Halloween; attached is {{I|Jack's Portrait|New Horizons}}. Throughout the month, Candy can be purchased from [[Nook's Cranny]] for {{Currency|Bells|120}} each once a day<ref name="Fall Update"/> and Halloween-themed costumes can be purchased from the [[Able Sisters]]. Additionally, villagers can teach the player [[Spooky Series]] [[DIY]] recipes throughout the month, and special body paint and colored eye contacts can be unlocked by spending {{Currency|Nook Miles|2400}} each.<ref name="ACNH Site">{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=September 25, 2020|url=https://www.animal-crossing.com/new-horizons/news/#!/animal-crossing-new-horizons-delivers-pumpkins-costumes-and-a-halloween-event-with-fall-update|title=Animal Crossing: New Horizons delivers pumpkins, costumes and a Halloween event with fall update|site=animal-crossing.com|retrived=September 25, 2020}}</ref> When talking to a villager crafting a recipe that the player had already received, there's a 70% chance that the player will receive five {{I|Orange Pumpkin|New Horizons}}s and 30% to receive one {{I|Candy|New Horizons}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://acnh.isomorphicbox.com/updates/1.5.0/|title=1.5.0 update|author=asteriation|retrieved=August 26, 2021|site=asteriation’s miscellaneous ACNH resources}}</ref> From October 28 to October 31, two {{I|Spooky Tower|New Horizons}}s appear outside [[Resident Services]], and some special characters wear the following clothing:

* Tom Nook: {{I|Impish Horns|New Horizons}}

* Isabelle: {{I|Mage's Striped Hat|New Horizons}}

* Timmy: {{I|Flashy Pointy-Ear Animal Hat|New Horizons}}

* Tommy: {{I|Flashy Round-Ear Animal Hat|New Horizons}}

* Orville: {{I|Mage's Striped Hat|New Horizons}}

From 5 PM to 12 AM on October 31, outdoor villagers, who are dressed in costumes, will ask for Candy from the player. They may also approach the player when nearby, but they cannot initiate a conversation until the player talks to them. If the player gives a villager Candy or a Lollipop, they will give them one of the following items:

* a {{I|Lollipop|New Horizons}}

* five non-Orange Pumpkins

If the player refuses to give them Candy, the villager will "trick" the player by applying body and face paint along with colored eye contacts.  

* {{I|Jack's Face|New Horizons}}  

* {{I|Jack's Robe|New Horizons}}

* ten Orange Pumpkins

* five non-Orange Pumpkins

By giving him a Lollipop, the player is able to receive the following items:  

* {{I|Spooky Carriage|New Horizons}}

* Spooky Carriage DIY recipe, if it has yet to be learned

* Spooky Wand DIY recipe, if it has yet to be learned

Indoor villagers, also dressed in costumes, will give players Candy every five minutes, but only if the player is wearing Halloween clothing, such as the {{I|Raggedy Outfit|New Horizons}}.

===In {{AMF|short|nolink}}===

In the [[Board Game]] mode in {{AMF}}, Jack appears on October 1 and scatters pieces of candy across the town. Throughout the month, players can collect the candy; candy appears floating between spaces in groups of 3 or 5. At the end of the day on October 31, Jack appears again and depending on how much candy was collected in total, gives all the players [[Happy Point]]s. If 180 or more pieces of candy were collected throughout the month, Jack gives all players 20 Happy Points. He then gives each player a different amount of bonus Happy Points based on how much candy they collected; first-place receives 20 Happy Points, second-place receives 15, third-place receives 10, and fourth-place receives 5.

===Screenshots===

Halloween-TrickorTreat11.jpg|{{CF|nolink}}

JackInNL2.JPG|{{NL}}

NLHalloweenMasks.jpg|The Halloween masks in {{NL|short|nolink}}

Halloween NH Southern Hemisphere.png|Halloween on a Southern Hemisphere island in {{NH}}

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