You know that feeling when Onett finally drops the Beesmas update and you realize your social life is basically over for the next two months? Yeah. That's exactly what happened with the bee bear quests 2024 rollout.
It was a weird year for Bee Swarm Simulator. We actually got "Beesmas" in the summer (July 2024) and then another winter spotlight event in December. If you're looking at your quest log and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of stickers, petals, and "admiring" you have to do, you aren't alone. Bee Bear is notoriously demanding, and this year he really leaned into the new sticker mechanics.
The Sticker Grind is Real
Honestly, the biggest hurdle this time around wasn't just the pollen. It was the stickers. In previous years, you could just macro your way through most of Bee Bear’s demands. Not anymore.
Take Quest #4, "A Season For Stickers," for example. You had to catch 250 Bloom Petals and 50 Pink ones, which sounds fine until you realize you also had to find a sticker without trading and then physically stick it to your hive. It’s these small, manual tasks that trip people up.
Why Quest 10 is a Total Wall
Most players hit a massive roadblock at "An Extra Merry Mission." It’s the tenth quest in the main line, and it’s a beast. Here’s what it actually looks like when you're staring it down:
- You need to pop a Level 7+ Bloom.
- Catch 500 Red Bloom Petals (and 100 Scarlet ones).
- Collect 100 tokens from Festive Gifts.
- Use a literal Gingerbread Bear.
- Find 5 stickers without trading.
That last part? Finding 5 stickers without trading? That's what kills the momentum. You have to rely on hidden spots around the map, your bees gathering them, or the Sticker Seeker. It's not something you can finish in twenty minutes.
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The Strategy for Bee Bear Quests 2024
If you're still working through these or prepping for the final stretch, you've gotta be smart about your "Blooms." Blooms are those flower-like entities that grow in the fields during the event.
Pro tip: Don't just stay in one field. Field hopping is essential for collecting petals. When the spawn rate slows down in the Mushroom Field, jump over to Dandelion. The game seems to reward movement this year.
The Catalog: Spend or Save?
Bee Bear’s Catalog is where the real rewards live, but the prices are steep. This year, the "Random Star Sign" for 15,000 Snowflakes and 25 Gingerbread Bears was the talk of the Discord.
Is it worth it?
Kinda depends on where you are in the game. If you're early-game, spend your Gingerbread Bears on the Puppy’s Reindeer Antlers or the Merry Mondo Bundle. The boost to Puppy Bee's "Fetch" is a game-changer for leveling up your hive. If you're endgame, you're probably just gambling on those Star Signs to complete your sticker stack.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring the Gingerbread House: You need to check Mother Bear's Gingerbread House every two hours. Several quests, like "Festive Fetching Frolic" (Quest #9), literally require you to check it multiple times. If you forget, you’re time-gated.
- Wasting Snowflakes: It’s tempting to buy small stuff early. Don't. Save for the Mythic Egg (500 Snowflakes + 1,000 Gingerbread Bears) or the Star Treat.
- Forgetting the Retro Swarm: Onett added the Retro Swarm Challenge, and Bee Bear is obsessed with it. Quest #8 requires you to reach Round 8 and drink a Bloxiade. If you haven't practiced the retro mechanics, start now.
Bee Bear Quests 2024 Requirements (The Hard Ones)
Let's look at the mid-to-late game grind because that’s where most people get stuck.
Quest #7: The Presents of Planters
This one is all about patience. You need 2 hours of Nectar and 25 tokens from planters in the Mushroom and Bamboo fields. It’s not "hard," it just takes time. Use your Paper Planters; they are cheap and get the job done for these specific requirements.
Quest #10: Rewards
If you actually manage to finish the tenth quest, the payoff is decent. You get 50 million Honey, a Ticket Voucher, a Festive Planter, and 2 Gingerbread Bears. But the real prize is usually the progress toward the BBM (Bubble Bee Man) quest, which is the ultimate "I have no life" badge of honor in the BSS community.
The reality is that bee bear quests 2024 are designed to be a marathon. Between the "Honey Day" boosts and the constant need for stickers, it’s easy to feel like you're falling behind.
The best way to handle the 2024 requirements is to sync your playstyle with the "Nectar" timers. If you need 4 hours of Satisfying Nectar for a quest, don't wait until the last minute to plant your Samovar or your Planters. Get them in the ground early.
Actionable Next Steps
- Start the Retro Swarm Challenge daily: Even if you hate the tower defense style, you need the Bloxiade and the round completions for Quest 8.
- Save your Stickers: Do not trade away any "Critter" or "Check Mark" stickers until you've checked the requirements for the later Bee Bear quests. You’ll regret it if you trade a rare sticker that you suddenly need for Quest 15.
- Focus on the Hub Field: For the "Festive Fetching Frolic" quest, you need 250 petals specifically from the Hub. Since the Hub is crowded, try to find a server with fewer people so you aren't competing for every petal that drops.
Keep grinding, keep your bees happy, and maybe—just maybe—you'll finish that catalog before Onett turns off the snow.