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December 22, 2025

🎅 December 2025 GOTM Winners 🔔

This month, the theme was “Festive Foliage“, and your garden designs definitely put us in a caroling mood, bringing the festive holiday spirit to the map!

Don’t forget — the CuppaZee Gardens Tool is your go-to resource for dreaming up your own designs or finding the perfect spot to deploy! Whether you’re going for grandeur or keeping it light, it’s the best place to start your garden adventure.

Without further ado, let’s jump right in to celebrate the winners for December:

🎅 Christmazee designed by geomatrix in Glencoe, MN, US
This beautiful snowglobe features clever usage of a variety of munzee types, such as a Christmas tree made from Night Vision goggles — the dark green color still reads “tree”, but the black goggles give it some dimension — plus, the little red light on the right side of each looks like tiny round ornaments! We also love the Flat Cats, Surprises, and Master of Disguises as the presents under the tree!

🔔 Festive Holly, Berries, and Bells designed by loeschfamily in Apple Valley, MN, US
To outline, or not to outline — that is the question. There’s no denying that a black outline really helps your garden pop on the map — as this one did when it caught our eye! Perhaps the secret is that black outlines look best on gardens with darker jewel-tone colors, like the Virtual Greens and Virtual Reds used here, so that they don’t clash.

🎅 Christmazee designed by geomatrix in Glencoe, MN, US

🔔 Festive Holly, Berries, and Bells designed by loeschfamily in Apple Valley, MN, US

✨ Special Badges for All Players Who Deployed Within the Winning GOTM!

🌱 Plan Ahead for GOTM Glory!

We know how much effort and creativity goes into designing amazing gardens, and we want to give you a head start! With the themes for the rest of the year now revealed, you have plenty of time to plan your designs, gather the right Munzees, and even recruit friends and family to help fill out your vision. The best gardens often come together when players work together — so start brainstorming early and get those creative juices flowing! We can’t wait to see the incredible designs you come up with — and who knows, maybe one of them will take the top spot in a future GOTM!

New to building gardens? Check out the Munzee Help Guide to learn everything you need to know BEFORE getting started!

🎉 January 2026 GOTM Theme – “New Beginnings“

Inspired by National Motivation & Inspiration Day (Jan 2) and National Hobby Month.
Start the year fresh! Gardens can feature symbols of new goals, resolutions, or hobbies — think calendars, fireworks, gym shoes, or even paintbrushes. Anything that represents a fresh start and chasing new dreams.

💖 February 2026 GOTM Theme – “Love & Kindness“

Inspired by Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17).
Show the love! Hearts, flowers, candy, or even linked hands are perfect symbols. You could also spotlight kindness — smiley faces, community icons, or gardens shaped like hugs.

📚 March 2026 GOTM Theme – “Read, Learn, Grow“

Inspired by National Reading Month and Learn About Butterflies Day (Mar 14).
Turn the page to creativity! Books, butterflies, pencils, or graduation caps would all fit. Celebrate learning and curiosity in garden form.

🌍 April 2026 GOTM Theme – “Earth & Environment“

Inspired by Earth Day (Apr 22) and National Garden Month.
Think green! Earths, recycling symbols, flowers, trees, or even endangered animals. Celebrate the planet and all things natural.

💪 May 2026 GOTM Theme – “Health & Heroes“

Inspired by National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and Memorial Day (May 25).
Designs could show sports gear, medals, running shoes, or strong figures. You might also honor military or community heroes — flags, ribbons, or silhouettes in salute.

🏞️ June 2026 GOTM Theme – “Great Outdoors“

Inspired by National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month.
Picture tents, campfires, fish, or mountains. Anything that sparks a summer adventure — hiking trails, kayaks, or even a picnic spread!

🇺🇸 July 2026 GOTM Theme – “Freedom & Fun“

Inspired by Independence Day (July 4) and National Ice Cream Day (July 19).
Stars, stripes, fireworks, or cones stacked high with scoops of ice cream! Perfect for showing off patriotism and summer fun.

🤝 August 2026 GOTM Theme – “Friendship & Community“

Inspired by National Friendship Day (Aug 2) and Family Fun Month.
Hands holding, stick figures, family icons, or even smiling emojis. Celebrate the joy of connections, bonding, and togetherness.

📖 September 2026 GOTM Theme – “Learning & Labor“

Inspired by Labor Day (Sept 7) and National Literacy Month.
Think books, gears, tools, or worker icons. Highlight both the hard work and the knowledge that keeps the world moving.

🎃 October 2026 GOTM Theme – “Spooky & Creative“

Inspired by Halloween (Oct 31) and National Arts & Humanities Month.
Pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, or paintbrushes dipped in eerie colors. Anything that blends imagination with spooky flair!

🦃 November 2026 GOTM Theme – “Gratitude & Giving“

Inspired by Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and National Philanthropy Day (Nov 15).
Think cornucopias, turkeys, helping hands, or food drives. Celebrate generosity, thankfulness, and giving back.

❄️ December 2026 GOTM Theme – “Joy & Traditions“

Inspired by National Cookie Day (Dec 4) and the holiday season.
Cookies, ornaments, snowflakes, candles, or wrapped gifts. Anything that brings cheer and captures holiday traditions around the world.

Stock up on Virtuals from the Freeze Tag Online Store to bring your garden visions to life!

#MunzeeOn

November 22, 2025

🏞️ November 2025 GOTM Winners 🗼

This month, the theme was “World of Wonders“, and your garden designs really took us on a trip to wonders natural and man-made!

Don’t forget — the CuppaZee Gardens Tool is your go-to resource for dreaming up your own designs or finding the perfect spot to deploy! Whether you’re going for grandeur or keeping it light, it’s the best place to start your garden adventure.

Without further ado, let’s jump right in to celebrate the winners for November:

🗼 Eiffel Tower designed by Dad35 in Hamburg, Hamburg, DE
Perhaps one of the most well-known man-made wonders in the world — it needs no further introduction! It has a very sleek and simple design, but Dad35 used Gray, Silver, and White Virtuals to illustrate the details and keep the design from being too one-note!

🏞️ Rocky Mountain National Park designed by Cruiser5 in Larimer, CO, US
This garden is deployed very close to the wonder it’s depicting — located in Estes, CO, it boasts stunning nature-made views! Cruiser5 perfectly captured the mountain range in multiple shades of Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, and White Virtuals, with some Jellyfish, Peas, and Eggs Evos to get even more color variation!

🗼 Eiffel Tower designed by Dad35 in Hamburg, Hamburg, DE

🏞️ Rocky Mountain National Park designed by Cruiser5 in Larimer, CO, US

✨ Special Badges for All Players Who Deployed Within the Winning GOTM!

🌱 Plan Ahead for GOTM Glory!

We know how much effort and creativity goes into designing amazing gardens, and we want to give you a head start! With the themes for the rest of the year now revealed, you have plenty of time to plan your designs, gather the right Munzees, and even recruit friends and family to help fill out your vision. The best gardens often come together when players work together — so start brainstorming early and get those creative juices flowing! We can’t wait to see the incredible designs you come up with — and who knows, maybe one of them will take the top spot in a future GOTM!

New to building gardens? Check out the Munzee Help Guide to learn everything you need to know BEFORE getting started!

🎄 December 2025 GOTM Theme – “Festive Foliage“

December’s theme will focus on all that is merry and bright! Think holiday trees, ornaments, gifts, and other symbols of seasonal celebrations! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we can’t wait to see how you light up the map!

🎉 January 2026 GOTM Theme – “New Beginnings“

Inspired by National Motivation & Inspiration Day (Jan 2) and National Hobby Month.
Start the year fresh! Gardens can feature symbols of new goals, resolutions, or hobbies — think calendars, fireworks, gym shoes, or even paintbrushes. Anything that represents a fresh start and chasing new dreams.

💖 February 2026 GOTM Theme – “Love & Kindness“

Inspired by Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17).
Show the love! Hearts, flowers, candy, or even linked hands are perfect symbols. You could also spotlight kindness — smiley faces, community icons, or gardens shaped like hugs.

📚 March 2026 GOTM Theme – “Read, Learn, Grow“

Inspired by National Reading Month and Learn About Butterflies Day (Mar 14).
Turn the page to creativity! Books, butterflies, pencils, or graduation caps would all fit. Celebrate learning and curiosity in garden form.

🌍 April 2026 GOTM Theme – “Earth & Environment“

Inspired by Earth Day (Apr 22) and National Garden Month.
Think green! Earths, recycling symbols, flowers, trees, or even endangered animals. Celebrate the planet and all things natural.

💪 May 2026 GOTM Theme – “Health & Heroes“

Inspired by National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and Memorial Day (May 25).
Designs could show sports gear, medals, running shoes, or strong figures. You might also honor military or community heroes — flags, ribbons, or silhouettes in salute.

🏞️ June 2026 GOTM Theme – “Great Outdoors“

Inspired by National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month.
Picture tents, campfires, fish, or mountains. Anything that sparks a summer adventure — hiking trails, kayaks, or even a picnic spread!

🇺🇸 July 2026 GOTM Theme – “Freedom & Fun“

Inspired by Independence Day (July 4) and National Ice Cream Day (July 19).
Stars, stripes, fireworks, or cones stacked high with scoops of ice cream! Perfect for showing off patriotism and summer fun.

🤝 August 2026 GOTM Theme – “Friendship & Community“

Inspired by National Friendship Day (Aug 2) and Family Fun Month.
Hands holding, stick figures, family icons, or even smiling emojis. Celebrate the joy of connections, bonding, and togetherness.

📖 September 2026 GOTM Theme – “Learning & Labor“

Inspired by Labor Day (Sept 7) and National Literacy Month.
Think books, gears, tools, or worker icons. Highlight both the hard work and the knowledge that keeps the world moving.

🎃 October 2026 GOTM Theme – “Spooky & Creative“

Inspired by Halloween (Oct 31) and National Arts & Humanities Month.
Pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, or paintbrushes dipped in eerie colors. Anything that blends imagination with spooky flair!

🦃 November 2026 GOTM Theme – “Gratitude & Giving“

Inspired by Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and National Philanthropy Day (Nov 15).
Think cornucopias, turkeys, helping hands, or food drives. Celebrate generosity, thankfulness, and giving back.

❄️ December 2026 GOTM Theme – “Joy & Traditions“

Inspired by National Cookie Day (Dec 4) and the holiday season.
Cookies, ornaments, snowflakes, candles, or wrapped gifts. Anything that brings cheer and captures holiday traditions around the world.

Stock up on Virtuals from the Freeze Tag Online Store to bring your garden visions to life!

#MunzeeOn

October 22, 2025

🎃 October 2025 GOTM Winners 🪦

This month, the theme was “Haunted Haunts” — we were certainly spoiled for choice when looking at all the creepy-cool designs you’ve created!

Don’t forget — the CuppaZee Gardens Tool is your go-to resource for dreaming up your own designs or finding the perfect spot to deploy! Whether you’re going for grandeur or keeping it light, it’s the best place to start your garden adventure.

Without further ado, let’s jump right in to celebrate the winners for October:

🎃 Jack-o’-lantern Garden designed by Sevans and LiamCEvans in Broomfield, CO, US
Did you know this garden was designed by a father and son team? In addition, the impressive size of this garden was YEARS in the making at OVER 1,000 pins! We had featured it before in 2019, but as it wasn’t complete at the time, it could not win GOTM. We’re happy to see that the garden continued to grow and reap its reward today! While larger gardens understandably take a longer time to fill, we hope that doesn’t discourage those of you who enjoy designing them — more pins means the potential for more detail!

🪦 At night in the cemetery… designed by microx in Dresden, Saxony, DE
This design definitely stood out — or should we say, rose out (from the grave)! The wooden cross appears 3D thanks to the use of Virtual Browns strategically placed along the sides of the main Clan Weapon face. We also love the detail of the Naudiz Norse Zodiacs, with their deeper gray color, as the nails of the undead hand! Lastly, the freshly turned soil is made much more interesting with a HUGE assortment of munzee types — definitely a treasure trove unearthed for the players who are lucky enough to visit!

🎃 Jack-o’-lantern Garden designed by Sevans in Broomfield, CO, US

🪦 At night in the cemetery… designed by microx in Dresden, Saxony, DE

✨ Special Badges for All Players Who Deployed Within the Winning GOTM!

🌱 Plan Ahead for GOTM Glory!

We know how much effort and creativity goes into designing amazing gardens, and we want to give you a head start! With the themes for the rest of the year now revealed, you have plenty of time to plan your designs, gather the right Munzees, and even recruit friends and family to help fill out your vision. The best gardens often come together when players work together — so start brainstorming early and get those creative juices flowing! We can’t wait to see the incredible designs you come up with — and who knows, maybe one of them will take the top spot in a future GOTM!

New to building gardens? Check out the Munzee Help Guide to learn everything you need to know BEFORE getting started!

🌐 November 2025 GOTM Theme – “World of Wonders“

November’s theme will focus on everything Around ZEE World! Think famous landmarks, different cultures, or global travel! Munzee is a worldwide adventure after all, so we’d love to see more gardens showing that off!

🎄 December 2025 GOTM Theme – “Festive Foliage“

December’s theme will focus on all that is merry and bright! Think holiday trees, ornaments, gifts, and other symbols of seasonal celebrations! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we can’t wait to see how you light up the map!

🎉 January 2026 GOTM Theme – “New Beginnings“

Inspired by National Motivation & Inspiration Day (Jan 2) and National Hobby Month.
Start the year fresh! Gardens can feature symbols of new goals, resolutions, or hobbies — think calendars, fireworks, gym shoes, or even paintbrushes. Anything that represents a fresh start and chasing new dreams.

💖 February 2026 GOTM Theme – “Love & Kindness“

Inspired by Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17).
Show the love! Hearts, flowers, candy, or even linked hands are perfect symbols. You could also spotlight kindness — smiley faces, community icons, or gardens shaped like hugs.

📚 March 2026 GOTM Theme – “Read, Learn, Grow“

Inspired by National Reading Month and Learn About Butterflies Day (Mar 14).
Turn the page to creativity! Books, butterflies, pencils, or graduation caps would all fit. Celebrate learning and curiosity in garden form.

🌍 April 2026 GOTM Theme – “Earth & Environment“

Inspired by Earth Day (Apr 22) and National Garden Month.
Think green! Earths, recycling symbols, flowers, trees, or even endangered animals. Celebrate the planet and all things natural.

💪 May 2026 GOTM Theme – “Health & Heroes“

Inspired by National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and Memorial Day (May 25).
Designs could show sports gear, medals, running shoes, or strong figures. You might also honor military or community heroes — flags, ribbons, or silhouettes in salute.

🏞️ June 2026 GOTM Theme – “Great Outdoors“

Inspired by National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month.
Picture tents, campfires, fish, or mountains. Anything that sparks a summer adventure — hiking trails, kayaks, or even a picnic spread!

🇺🇸 July 2026 GOTM Theme – “Freedom & Fun“

Inspired by Independence Day (July 4) and National Ice Cream Day (July 19).
Stars, stripes, fireworks, or cones stacked high with scoops of ice cream! Perfect for showing off patriotism and summer fun.

🤝 August 2026 GOTM Theme – “Friendship & Community“

Inspired by National Friendship Day (Aug 2) and Family Fun Month.
Hands holding, stick figures, family icons, or even smiling emojis. Celebrate the joy of connections, bonding, and togetherness.

📖 September 2026 GOTM Theme – “Learning & Labor“

Inspired by Labor Day (Sept 7) and National Literacy Month.
Think books, gears, tools, or worker icons. Highlight both the hard work and the knowledge that keeps the world moving.

🎃 October 2026 GOTM Theme – “Spooky & Creative“

Inspired by Halloween (Oct 31) and National Arts & Humanities Month.
Pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, or paintbrushes dipped in eerie colors. Anything that blends imagination with spooky flair!

🦃 November 2026 GOTM Theme – “Gratitude & Giving“

Inspired by Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and National Philanthropy Day (Nov 15).
Think cornucopias, turkeys, helping hands, or food drives. Celebrate generosity, thankfulness, and giving back.

❄️ December 2026 GOTM Theme – “Joy & Traditions“

Inspired by National Cookie Day (Dec 4) and the holiday season.
Cookies, ornaments, snowflakes, candles, or wrapped gifts. Anything that brings cheer and captures holiday traditions around the world.

Stock up on Virtuals from the Freeze Tag Online Store to bring your garden visions to life!

#MunzeeOn

September 23, 2025

🐦‍⬛ September 2025 GOTM Winners 🌽

Earlier this month, we shared the upcoming GOTM Themes for 2026! For your convenience, we’ve updated the list at the bottom to include the new themes as well. This month, the theme was “Share the Harvest” — we certainly had a great crop of gardens to choose from featuring fall foods!

Don’t forget — the CuppaZee Gardens Tool is your go-to resource for dreaming up your own designs or finding the perfect spot to deploy! Whether you’re going for grandeur or keeping it light, it’s the best place to start your garden adventure.

Without further ado, let’s jump right in to celebrate the winners for September:

🐦‍⬛ Scarecrow 🐦‍⬛ designed by Dad35 in Hamburg, Hamburg, DE
Gardens that have an assortment of munzee types are always fun, and can be a helpful teaching tool for new players — they can see how each type behaves upon capture. This garden is a good size for players to hand-cap — and it’s such a fun detail that the rows of Pumpkins and Spaghetti that the scarecrow is guarding is part of its own body!

🌽 Corny fun designed by Cruiser5 in Cokato, MN, US
In contrast, we also love gardens that make use of just one type of munzee — of course, Virtual Colors tend to be a popular choice due to the range of colors available. We love how this ear of corn makes use of multiple yellow and green shades to give the garden more dimension and make it more interesting to look at!

🐦‍⬛ Scarecrow 🐦‍⬛ designed by Dad35 in Hamburg, Hamburg, DE

🌽 Corny fun designed by Cruiser5 in Cokato, MN, US

✨ Special Badges for All Players Who Deployed Within the Winning GOTM!

🌱 Plan Ahead for GOTM Glory!

We know how much effort and creativity goes into designing amazing gardens, and we want to give you a head start! With the themes for the rest of the year now revealed, you have plenty of time to plan your designs, gather the right Munzees, and even recruit friends and family to help fill out your vision. The best gardens often come together when players work together — so start brainstorming early and get those creative juices flowing! We can’t wait to see the incredible designs you come up with — and who knows, maybe one of them will take the top spot in a future GOTM!

New to building gardens? Check out the Munzee Help Guide to learn everything you need to know BEFORE getting started!

👻 October 2025 GOTM Theme – “Haunted Haunts“

October’s theme will focus on the classically spooky! Think ghosts, skeletons, pumpkins, and horror icons! We dare to be scared — but make sure your designs are still family-friendly for the younger players!

🌐 November 2025 GOTM Theme – “World of Wonders“

November’s theme will focus on everything Around ZEE World! Think famous landmarks, different cultures, or global travel! Munzee is a worldwide adventure after all, so we’d love to see more gardens showing that off!

🎄 December 2025 GOTM Theme – “Festive Foliage“

December’s theme will focus on all that is merry and bright! Think holiday trees, ornaments, gifts, and other symbols of seasonal celebrations! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we can’t wait to see how you light up the map!

🎉 January 2026 GOTM Theme – “New Beginnings“

Inspired by National Motivation & Inspiration Day (Jan 2) and National Hobby Month.
Start the year fresh! Gardens can feature symbols of new goals, resolutions, or hobbies — think calendars, fireworks, gym shoes, or even paintbrushes. Anything that represents a fresh start and chasing new dreams.

💖 February 2026 GOTM Theme – “Love & Kindness“

Inspired by Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17).
Show the love! Hearts, flowers, candy, or even linked hands are perfect symbols. You could also spotlight kindness — smiley faces, community icons, or gardens shaped like hugs.

📚 March 2026 GOTM Theme – “Read, Learn, Grow“

Inspired by National Reading Month and Learn About Butterflies Day (Mar 14).
Turn the page to creativity! Books, butterflies, pencils, or graduation caps would all fit. Celebrate learning and curiosity in garden form.

🌍 April 2026 GOTM Theme – “Earth & Environment“

Inspired by Earth Day (Apr 22) and National Garden Month.
Think green! Earths, recycling symbols, flowers, trees, or even endangered animals. Celebrate the planet and all things natural.

💪 May 2026 GOTM Theme – “Health & Heroes“

Inspired by National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and Memorial Day (May 25).
Designs could show sports gear, medals, running shoes, or strong figures. You might also honor military or community heroes — flags, ribbons, or silhouettes in salute.

🏞️ June 2026 GOTM Theme – “Great Outdoors“

Inspired by National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month.
Picture tents, campfires, fish, or mountains. Anything that sparks a summer adventure — hiking trails, kayaks, or even a picnic spread!

🇺🇸 July 2026 GOTM Theme – “Freedom & Fun“

Inspired by Independence Day (July 4) and National Ice Cream Day (July 19).
Stars, stripes, fireworks, or cones stacked high with scoops of ice cream! Perfect for showing off patriotism and summer fun.

🤝 August 2026 GOTM Theme – “Friendship & Community“

Inspired by National Friendship Day (Aug 2) and Family Fun Month.
Hands holding, stick figures, family icons, or even smiling emojis. Celebrate the joy of connections, bonding, and togetherness.

📖 September 2026 GOTM Theme – “Learning & Labor“

Inspired by Labor Day (Sept 7) and National Literacy Month.
Think books, gears, tools, or worker icons. Highlight both the hard work and the knowledge that keeps the world moving.

🎃 October 2026 GOTM Theme – “Spooky & Creative“

Inspired by Halloween (Oct 31) and National Arts & Humanities Month.
Pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, or paintbrushes dipped in eerie colors. Anything that blends imagination with spooky flair!

🦃 November 2026 GOTM Theme – “Gratitude & Giving“

Inspired by Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and National Philanthropy Day (Nov 15).
Think cornucopias, turkeys, helping hands, or food drives. Celebrate generosity, thankfulness, and giving back.

❄️ December 2026 GOTM Theme – “Joy & Traditions“

Inspired by National Cookie Day (Dec 4) and the holiday season.
Cookies, ornaments, snowflakes, candles, or wrapped gifts. Anything that brings cheer and captures holiday traditions around the world.

Stock up on Virtuals from the Freeze Tag Online Store to bring your garden visions to life!

#MunzeeOn

September 10, 2025

🌟 Plan Ahead: GOTM Themes for 2026! 🌟

We know how much effort and creativity goes into designing amazing gardens, so we’re giving you a head start! The Garden of the Month (GOTM) themes for all of 2026 are ready to be revealed. That means you have plenty of time to start planning your designs, gathering the right Munzees, and even teaming up with friends and family to bring your vision to life.

The best gardens often come together with collaboration, so don’t be shy — brainstorm, sketch, and deploy early! Who knows? Your design might be featured in a future GOTM blog.

👉 Check out our latest GOTM winners for inspiration and see how creative the community has been!
👉 Plus, don’t forget about the brand-new Template Gardens feature, starting with the shocking new Electric Eel Garden! If you haven’t tried it yet, this is a fantastic way to spark ideas and make your garden-building easier than ever.

📅 GOTM 2026 Monthly Themes

For 2026, we’ve chosen themes inspired by popular National Days each month (with a bit of U.S. flavor). From fresh starts and spooky fun to friendship and traditions, there’s something for every creative mapper.

🎉 January 2026 – New Beginnings

Inspired by National Motivation & Inspiration Day (Jan 2) and National Hobby Month.
Start the year fresh! Gardens can feature symbols of new goals, resolutions, or hobbies — think calendars, fireworks, gym shoes, or even paintbrushes. Anything that represents a fresh start and chasing new dreams.

💖 February 2026 – Love & Kindness

Inspired by Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17).
Show the love! Hearts, flowers, candy, or even linked hands are perfect symbols. You could also spotlight kindness — smiley faces, community icons, or gardens shaped like hugs.

📚 March 2026 – Read, Learn, Grow

Inspired by National Reading Month and Learn About Butterflies Day (Mar 14).
Turn the page to creativity! Books, butterflies, pencils, or graduation caps would all fit. Celebrate learning and curiosity in garden form.

🌍 April 2026 – Earth & Environment

Inspired by Earth Day (Apr 22) and National Garden Month.
Think green! Earths, recycling symbols, flowers, trees, or even endangered animals. Celebrate the planet and all things natural.

💪 May 2026 – Health & Heroes

Inspired by National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and Memorial Day (May 25).
Designs could show sports gear, medals, running shoes, or strong figures. You might also honor military or community heroes — flags, ribbons, or silhouettes in salute.

🏞️ June 2026 – Great Outdoors

Inspired by National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month.
Picture tents, campfires, fish, or mountains. Anything that sparks a summer adventure — hiking trails, kayaks, or even a picnic spread!

🇺🇸 July 2026 – Freedom & Fun

Inspired by Independence Day (July 4) and National Ice Cream Day (July 19).
Stars, stripes, fireworks, or cones stacked high with scoops of ice cream! Perfect for showing off patriotism and summer fun.

🤝 August 2026 – Friendship & Community

Inspired by National Friendship Day (Aug 2) and Family Fun Month.
Hands holding, stick figures, family icons, or even smiling emojis. Celebrate the joy of connections, bonding, and togetherness.

📖 September 2026 – Learning & Labor

Inspired by Labor Day (Sept 7) and National Literacy Month.
Think books, gears, tools, or worker icons. Highlight both the hard work and the knowledge that keeps the world moving.

🎃 October 2026 – Spooky & Creative

Inspired by Halloween (Oct 31) and National Arts & Humanities Month.
Pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, or paintbrushes dipped in eerie colors. Anything that blends imagination with spooky flair!

🦃 November 2026 – Gratitude & Giving

Inspired by Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and National Philanthropy Day (Nov 15).
Think cornucopias, turkeys, helping hands, or food drives. Celebrate generosity, thankfulness, and giving back.

❄️ December 2026 – Joy & Traditions

Inspired by National Cookie Day (Dec 4) and the holiday season.
Cookies, ornaments, snowflakes, candles, or wrapped gifts. Anything that brings cheer and captures holiday traditions around the world.

🛠️ Ready to Start Your Garden?

If you need help deploying in a Garden, you can check out the Munzee Help Guide. And don’t forget to stock up on Virtuals from the Freeze Tag Online Store to bring your garden vision to life!

We can’t wait to see the incredible gardens you come up with for 2026. Start planning now, and maybe your design will be the next GOTM!

#MunzeeOn

August 20, 2025

🏒 August 2025 GOTM Winners 🥇

It feels like we were just celebrating our birthday yesterday — how time flies when we’re having fun! For August, the theme was “MVPs” — and though we can only pick two winners to be recognized for this theme, as mentioned in previous blogs, you, the Garden Builders, are the true MVPs!

Don’t forget — the CuppaZee Gardens Tool is your go-to resource for dreaming up your own designs or finding the perfect spot to deploy! Whether you’re going for grandeur or keeping it light, it’s the best place to start your garden adventure.

Without further ado, let’s jump right in to celebrate the winners for August:

🏒 Scores! designed by CapJaxCrew in Durham, Ontario, CA
This dynamic garden design definitely caught our eye with its bright blue coloring. We love the attention to detail as Catapults were used to create the wood texture of the hockey stick, and Surprises were used to show the blades of the ice hockey skates. Could the Sir Prize Wheel be standing in for the puck? You’ll have to ask CapJaxCrew!

🥇 1956 Melbourne Olympics Gold designed by skyfox in Melbourne, VIC, AU
A simple garden design is elevated by unique pin choices! Instead of using one of the purple Virtual Colors, Flat Cats were used for the ribbon. Similarly, instead of using green Virtual Colors, the Virtual Geologgers Reseller munzees were used, which is very fitting as they were our Authorized Reseller based in Australia.

🏒 Scores! designed by CapJaxCrew in Durham, Ontario, CA

🥇 1956 Melbourne Olympics Gold designed by skyfox in Melbourne, VIC, AU

✨ Special Badges for All Players Who Deployed Within the Winning GOTM!

🌱 Plan Ahead for GOTM Glory!

We know how much effort and creativity goes into designing amazing gardens, and we want to give you a head start! With the themes for the rest of the year now revealed, you have plenty of time to plan your designs, gather the right Munzees, and even recruit friends and family to help fill out your vision. The best gardens often come together when players work together — so start brainstorming early and get those creative juices flowing! We can’t wait to see the incredible designs you come up with — and who knows, maybe one of them will take the top spot in a future GOTM!

New to building gardens? Check out the Munzee Help Guide to learn everything you need to know BEFORE getting started!

🧺 September 2025 GOTM Theme – “Share the Harvest“

September’s theme will focus on popular fall foods! Think pumpkin spice-flavored everything, delicious baked goods or for the adventurous — a local dish you’d like to introduce us to! We’re sure you’ll make our mouths water!

👻 October 2025 GOTM Theme – “Haunted Haunts“

October’s theme will focus on the classically spooky! Think ghosts, skeletons, pumpkins, and horror icons! We dare to be scared — but make sure your designs are still family-friendly for the younger players!

🌐 November 2025 GOTM Theme – “World of Wonders“

November’s theme will focus on everything Around ZEE World! Think famous landmarks, different cultures, or global travel! Munzee is a worldwide adventure after all, so we’d love to see more gardens showing that off!

🎄 December 2025 GOTM Theme – “Festive Foliage“

December’s theme will focus on all that is merry and bright! Think holiday trees, ornaments, gifts, and other symbols of seasonal celebrations! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we can’t wait to see how you light up the map!

Stock up on Virtuals from the Freeze Tag Online Store to bring your garden visions to life!

#MunzeeOn

July 25, 2025

🎂 Final Birthday Weekend Sale! 🎈

Less than a week to go now for the Battle Of The Bards — help your band make a final push and finish the month out strong! If you’ve used up your stash of Musical Melee Mailbox Cards, you’ll be glad to know that Stamps are still on sale this weekend for you to use at the Redeem Store!

Our birthday celebration will be wrapping up soon, so make sure to take advantage of our 14% Off Sale, featuring rotating goodies in the 14% Off Birthday Sale Collection. Don’t forget—Double Points (or Triple for Mailbox owners!) are still live through Sunday during this bonus weekend.

🎁 Fourth Weekend Sale!

🛍️ Collection: 14% Off Birthday Sale HERE: https://store.freezetag.com/collections/14-off-birthday-sale
🗓️ Starts: Friday, July 25th at 00:00 MHQ
⏰Ends: Sunday, July 27th at 23:59 MHQ

This weekend’s discounted items include:

  • ✂️ Flats
  • ♌ Zodiacs
  • 🪙 Zeds
  • ⚙️ Cogs
  • 📬 Stamps
  • 🧲 Magnets

No discount code needed—just add anything from the 14% Off Birthday Sale Collection to your cart, and the 14% discount will be automatically applied at checkout!

🔄 Redeem Mailbox Cards with Stamps!

Need more Musical Melee Mailbox Cards to give your team a boost in the Battle Of The Bards? Head over to the Greeting Cards section of the Redeem Store where you can trade your Stamps for extra cards to support your squad! You’ll only see the cards available to your specific team, and each has a limited number of redemptions—so make sure to grab the maximum and deploy them strategically to help lead your team to victory!

✨ Don’t Forget: Bonus Points Weekend Is LIVE!

The birthday fun keeps rolling! 🎉 From NOW through Sunday, July 27th at 23:59 MHQ, you’ll earn Double Points on select Munzee types—and if you’ve joined the Mailbox, you’ll get a TRIPLE POINTS boost! This weekend’s bonus applies to Greenies, Cards, Temps, Flats, Zodiacs, and Mechz.

🎶 There’s still time to join the mailbox and read the full blog for all the details!

🎉 Thanks for celebrating with us all month long—whether you’re stacking points, snagging deals, or supporting your team in the Battle Of The Bards, we’re so glad you’re part of the adventure. Here’s to 14 years of fun, friendship, and fantastic captures! 🎈

#MunzeeOn

July 24, 2025

🦄 July 2025 GOTM Winners 🧁

The month-long competition has been like the world’s longest birthday song… and as we head into the final week, it’s about time for some cake! For July, the theme was “Birthday Bash” — looking at all of the cheerful and colorful designs you’ve created to celebrate our birthday was truly a gift!

Don’t forget — the CuppaZee Gardens Tool is your go-to resource for dreaming up your own designs or finding the perfect spot to deploy! Whether you’re going for grandeur or keeping it light, it’s the best place to start your garden adventure.

Without further ado, let’s jump right in to celebrate the winners for July:

🦄 Cappy’s b-day designed by jesperdagelet in Groningen, Groningen, NL
We love this sweet and simple garden honoring our new mascot, introduced just last year with the launch of the Daily Stroll. jesperdagelet has done a great job translating his image into garden form, using 6 shades of white, gray, black, and blue for his face, 5 shades of green for his mane, and 5 shades of yellow, orange, and brown for his horn — with the Virtual Garden Places pin at the very tip!

🧁 Birthday Party Garden designed by CapJaxCrew in Durham, Ontario, CA
This festive-looking cupcake is eye-catching due to the fun sprinkle colors chosen by CapJaxCrew! If you look closer, other fun details emerge, such as the sparkler candle made out of Jellyfish Evolutions, and the pleats of the cupcake wrapper made from Crossbows! It’s making us want to raid the pantry and whip up a batch of our very own colorful treats!

🦄 Cappy’s b-day designed by jesperdagelet in Groningen, Groningen, NL

🧁 Birthday Party Garden designed by CapJaxCrew in Durham, Ontario, CA

✨ Special Badges for All Players Who Deployed Within the Winning GOTM!

🌱 Plan Ahead for GOTM Glory!

We know how much effort and creativity goes into designing amazing gardens, and we want to give you a head start! With the themes for the rest of the year now revealed, you have plenty of time to plan your designs, gather the right Munzees, and even recruit friends and family to help fill out your vision. The best gardens often come together when players work together — so start brainstorming early and get those creative juices flowing! We can’t wait to see the incredible designs you come up with — and who knows, maybe one of them will take the top spot in a future GOTM!

🏅 August 2025 GOTM Theme – “MVPs” — UPDATED REQUIREMENT

August’s theme will revolve around the world of sport. MVPs are often found at the highest levels of sporting competitions. We’d like to see how our MVP Garden Builders translate this into Gardens around the world!

🧺 September 2025 GOTM Theme – “Share the Harvest“

September’s theme will focus on popular fall foods! Think pumpkin spice-flavored everything, delicious baked goods or for the adventurous — a local dish you’d like to introduce us to! We’re sure you’ll make our mouths water!

👻 October 2025 GOTM Theme – “Haunted Haunts“

October’s theme will focus on the classically spooky! Think ghosts, skeletons, pumpkins, and horror icons! We dare to be scared — but make sure your designs are still family-friendly for the younger players!

🌐 November 2025 GOTM Theme – “World of Wonders“

November’s theme will focus on everything Around ZEE World! Think famous landmarks, different cultures, or global travel! Munzee is a worldwide adventure after all, so we’d love to see more gardens showing that off!

🎄 December 2025 GOTM Theme – “Festive Foliage“

December’s theme will focus on all that is merry and bright! Think holiday trees, ornaments, gifts, and other symbols of seasonal celebrations! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we can’t wait to see how you light up the map!

If you need help deploying in a Garden, you can check out the Munzee Help Guide to learn more! Stock up on Virtuals from the Freeze Tag Online Store to bring your garden visions to life!

#MunzeeOn

July 18, 2025

Week 3 Birthday Sale – Stamp Out the Competition!

The Battle Of The Bards is officially past the halfway mark—how’s your team performing in the spotlight? Have you found your rhythm or are you still fine-tuning your act? Either way, now’s the perfect time to stock up on more Musical Melee Mailbox Cards to help your team hit the high notes—Stamps are on sale this weekend for you to use at the Redeem Store!

We’re keeping the 14th Birthday celebration rocking with Week #3 of our 14% Off Sale, featuring rotating goodies in the 14% Off Birthday Sale Collection. Don’t forget—Double Points (or Triple for Mailbox owners!) are still live through Sunday during this bonus weekend.

Keep reading to see what’s new in the store and grab the gear you need to finish the birthday month on a high note!

🎁 Third Weekend Sale!

🛍️ Collection: 14% Off Birthday Sale HERE: https://store.freezetag.com/collections/14-off-birthday-sale
🗓️ Starts: Friday, July 18th at 00:00 MHQ
⏰Ends: Sunday, July 20th at 23:59 MHQ

This weekend’s discounted items include:

  • 📬 Stamps
  • 🌈 Virtual Colors
  • 💎 Jewels

No discount code needed—just add anything from the 14% Off Birthday Sale Collection to your cart, and the 14% discount will be automatically applied at checkout!

🔄 Redeem Mailbox Cards with Stamps!

Need more Musical Melee Mailbox Cards to give your team a boost in the Battle Of The Bards? Head over to the Greeting Cards section of the Redeem Store where you can trade your Stamps for extra cards to support your squad! You’ll only see the cards available to your specific team, and each has a limited number of redemptions—so make sure to grab the maximum and deploy them strategically to help lead your team to victory!

✨ Don’t Forget: Bonus Points Weekend Is LIVE!

The birthday fun keeps rolling! 🎉 From NOW through Sunday, July 20th at 23:59 MHQ, you’ll earn Double Points on select Munzee types—and if you’ve joined the Mailbox, you’ll get a TRIPLE POINTS boost! This weekend’s bonus applies to Greenies, Cards, Temps, Flats, Jewels, and Virtual Colors.

🎶 There’s still time to join the mailbox and read the full blog for all the details!

🎉 Thanks for celebrating with us all month long—whether you’re stacking points, snagging deals, or supporting your team in the Battle Of The Bards, we’re so glad you’re part of the adventure. Here’s to 14 years of fun, friendship, and fantastic captures! 🎈

#MunzeeOn

June 27, 2025

🎤 Battle of the Bards Competition 🎶

The Musical Melee Mailbox has officially launched — and with it comes a whole new way to celebrate Munzee’s 14th Birthday! Players who join in will not only enjoy 31 days of epic cards and a brand-new Widdl Bard, but they’ll also gain access to a fierce new team-based competition: the Battle of the Bards! If you enjoyed the clash of titans in our ROB vs SMS competition, you’re going to love this amped-up birthday battle! Instead of two rival factions, this musical showdown features four battling bands, each vying to claim the crown through skillful card deployment, strategic captures, and nonstop teamwork.

Whether you’re shredding solos, banging drums, or deploying cards like setlists, every action will help push your band toward victory. And here’s the best part — all four teams will earn rewards just for participating! Of course, only one band will take home the top spot and unlock exclusive winner’s prizes and a commemorative badge! Want in on the action? All you need to do is purchase a Musical Melee Mailbox and deploy it! You’ll be randomly sorted into a band of bardic battlers and ready to rock when the competition begins July 1st! You’ll be able to track your team’s progress on the leaderboard from CuppaZee once it kicks off here: https://web.cuppazee.com/bards

Read on to learn how it works, what earns points, and how your team can take the stage and steal the spotlight!

🎸 Meet the Team Bands 🎭

They’ve tuned their instruments, painted their banners, and sharpened their solos — now it’s time to reveal the four mighty musical factions battling for bardic glory! Whether you’re drawn to thunderous riffs, cosmic beats, enchanted melodies, or highland howls, there’s a band for every bard.

All Musical Melee Mailbox owners will be randomly sorted into teams and receive temporary Player Titles by July 1st at 12:00 MHQ! Who will you fight for?

  • Crimson Chalice — Enchanted troubadours of the enchanted forest, blending fairy-tale harmonies with Renaissance flair. Their show might look like a storybook — but their lute solos are pure legend.
  • Star Sirens — Glam-rocking aliens with otherworldly fashion and synth-infused magic. This intergalactic ensemble dazzles with stage presence and shreds across galaxies with star-powered precision. Sparkles guaranteed.
  • The AXEidents — Dwarven metalheads with axes in hand and amps at max, this band lives for the loudest battle cries and heaviest riffs. If you like your solos scorching and your volume up to 11, you’re in the right pit. GWWAAAAH!!
  • Storm Bound — Viking virtuosos who ride lightning and command the waves with storm-forged licks and electric rhythms. Honor, harmony, and a bit of thunder in every track — they’re the eye of the storm!

🎤 Battle of the Bards 🎶

The curtain rises on the ultimate musical melee showdown! The Battle of the Bards officially kicks off on Tuesday, July 1st at 12:00 MHQ and rocks on until Thursday, July 31st at 23:59 MHQ. During this time, players will earn points for their team by deploying and capturing Musical Melee Mailbox cards — with each card color tied to a specific band. That’s right, your every move on the map helps your band climb the charts (and the competition leaderboard)!

As a reminder, all 31 cards will be delivered at once on July 1st, giving you the power to plan ahead! Coordinate with your bandmates, deploy near busy events, and watch your team’s score soar. Strategic plays are the name of the game — so don’t just cap randomly, cap with purpose! Each card is worth a different number of competition points below:

Lyre Cards
  • Mailbox owners will receive 10 Lyre Cards in their team color
  • Deploying awards 10 points to that team
  • Capturing awards 1 point to that team
Drums Cards
  • Mailbox owners will receive 8 Drums Cards in their team color
  • Deploying awards 20 points to that team
  • Capturing awards 2 points to that team
Mandolin Cards
  • Mailbox owners will receive 6 Mandolin Cards in their team color
  • Deploying awards 30 points to that team
  • Capturing awards 3 points to that team
Barn Band Cards
  • Mailbox owners will receive 4 Barn Band Cards in their team color
  • Deploying awards 40 points to that team
  • Capturing awards 4 points to that team
Stage Coach Cards
  • Mailbox owners will receive 2 Stage Coach Cards in their team color
  • Deploying awards 50 points to that team
  • Capturing awards 5 points to that team
Arena Show Cards
  • Mailbox owners will receive 1 Arena Show Card in their team color
  • Deploying awards 100 points to that team
  • Capturing awards 10 points to that team

Need more firepower? We’ve got you covered! 🎯 Mailbox owners can also trade in Stamps in the Redeem Store throughout the month to earn additional Musical Melee cards to deploy for even more team points. Whether you’re saving them for the perfect moment or flooding the map with band support, every card counts! The redeem store options will go live sometime between launch and July 3rd.

🏆 Bards Will Be Rewarded 🎁

No matter which band you’re backing, there’s treasure to be had! All four teams in the Battle of the Bards will walk away with something — but only one band will bask in the glory of a first-place finish and take home the ultimate prize pack! So don’t hold back — deploy smart, capture often, and cheer your teammates on!

Winners will be officially announced on Friday, August 1st at 15:00 MHQ!

🥇 1st Place

🥈 2nd Place

🥉 3rd Place

🏅 4th Place

Badges

What’s a battle without bragging rights? Each bard-worthy band in the competition has its own collectible badge — styled like epic tour posters! You can earn these by capturing all the Musical Melee Mailbox cards associated with that band. Show off your loyalty (or collect them all!) by capping across the spectrum!

We’ll preview these four poster-style badges below so you can see what you’re working toward. But that’s not all — one exclusive badge will be reserved for members of the winning team! You’ll have to fight your way to the top to see it… and wear it proudly.

🎸 So tune up, team up, and tear it up — the Battle of the Bards awaits! Let the music (and mayhem) begin! 🎶

#MunzeeOn

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