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🐛 September 2026 GOTM Winners 🚌

This month, the theme was “Learning & Labor“, and you certainly stimulated our brains with colorful and educational designs! Inspired by Labor Day and National Literacy Month, September’s gardens celebrated hard work and the knowledge that keeps the world moving.

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 planning your next masterpiece or gathering friends to help bring it to life, it’s the perfect place to start.

Without further ado, let’s celebrate the winners for September:

🐛 Bookworm designed by grubsneerg in Westmoreland, PA, US
This cute (not creepy) crawler caught our eye — it’s a sweet and simple design consisting entirely of Virtual Colors. The Coke bottle glasses make it appear more intelligent and studious than your average worm! Plus it’s located in a very appropriate place — near the creator’s local Barnes & Noble bookstore!

• This garden does not have a Garden Badge just yet, but any player can sponsor one for 750 Zeds! Once sponsored, players who capture every Munzee in the garden will be able to earn a badge commemorating their achievement and preserve the garden design in their collection.

🚌 Going to School designed by Jafo43 in Hillsborough, FL, US
Though we don’t have a school bus-themed game piece, Jafo43 used the next best things when coming up with this garden’s design — Safari Bus Evos and Flat Vans! We also like the detail of the Flat Flashlight for the headlights! PLUS Jafo43 has also sponsored the Garden Badge, so you can look forward to receiving it if you visit this garden and capture all the pins!

🐛 Bookworm designed by grubsneerg in Westmoreland, PA, US

🚌 Going to School designed by Jafo43 in Hillsborough, FL, 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 2026 already revealed, you have plenty of time to plan your designs, gather the right Munzees, and recruit friends and family to help fill out your vision. The best gardens often come together when players work together — something this month’s winners certainly prove!

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

🎃 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.

📅 Looking Even Further Ahead? 2027 GOTM Themes Are Here!

That’s right — we’ve already revealed the Garden of the Month themes for all of 2027! If you’ve got a big garden idea that will take some extra planning, there’s no need to wait. Check out the full lineup now and start scouting locations, gathering Munzees, and recruiting your fellow players to help bring your future GOTM masterpiece to life!

👉 Check out the 2027 GOTM themes and start planning ahead!

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

#MunzeeOn

🚐 June 2026 GOTM Winners 🦉

This month, the theme was “Great Outdoors“, and your garden designs made us want to hit the road and take in all the sights — especially all of the cute critters in their natural habitats!

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 June:

🚐 RV Camper designed by MrsHB31 in Pineville, NC, US
This petite garden certainly packs a punch! We love the cute tear drop shape, which sets it apart from the other vehicles we saw. The fun combo of Flat Disc Golf Baskets for the roof and Flat DHS’s for the windows adds some variety — perhaps it’s a sign that Dylan and Robbie should go on a road trip!

🦉 Cape Coral Burrowing Owl designed by annabanana in Cape Coral, FL, US
As a color, brown is sometimes seen as neutral and boring, but this owl certainly wears it well! Thanks to the varying tones annabanana used, the gradient effect perfectly captures the coloring of the real-life owls. In addition, the pins were carefully positioned to capture the adorable round shape these owls have. Our favorite detail? The WhoDuckIts used for the legs!

🚐 RV Camper designed by MrsHB31 in Pineville, NC, US

🦉 Cape Coral Burrowing Owl designed by annabanana in Cape Coral, FL, 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!

🇺🇸 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

🪰 April 2026 GOTM Winners 🌻

This month, the theme was “Earth & Environment“, and your garden designs definitely highlighted the beauty of nature!

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 April:

🪰 RUM Dragonfly in Johnstown, Pa. designed by grubsneerg in Richland, PA, US
The metallic sheen of the Virtual RUMs is quite effective in replicating the gossamer wings and reflective body of a real dragonfly! The extra touches, such as the outline of Onyxes around the wings, and the strategically placed Citrines, Flat RUMs, Night Vision Goggles, Peas, and Shamrocks add some dimension that really brings this garden to life! Lastly, we love that the Virtual Garden POI was incorporated as the end of its tail!

🌻 Sundridge Sunflower designed by CapJaxCrew in Parry Sound, Ontario, CA
Looks like this sunflower has a solar panel installed! With the ring of Electric Mysteries around the center, there are many Virtuals nearby where the Charge scatters are sure to land! The checkerboard pattern of Crossbows and Virtual Chestnuts give off a similar effect to the many florets that give the sunflower its characteristic look. An impressive collection of Virtual Masters of Disguise form the stem and leaves.

🪰 RUM Dragonfly in Johnstown, Pa. designed by grubsneerg in Richland, PA, US

🌻 Sundridge Sunflower designed by CapJaxCrew in Parry Sound, 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!

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

💪 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

🔬 March 2026 GOTM Winners 📚

This month, the theme was “Read, Learn, Grow“, and your garden designs are motivating us to study!

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 March:

🔬 Microscope designed by MrsHB31 in Randolph, NC, US
This garden rose to the top with its unique science-focused design! As always, we enjoy the variety of munzee types used to construct this garden, with Virtual Reds making up the carrying arm and Flat Disc Golf Baskets making up the head, while Virtual Grays make up the stage clip and Onyxes for all the rest!

📚 The Munzee Library designed by CapJaxCrew in York, Ontario, CA
What could be more eye-catching than a rainbow of books? Created for last year’s C-AL-M 5th Annual event @ Green, we’re happy to give this garden its well-deserved recognition! In particular, our favorite details are the leaf made out of Masters of Disguise, plus the different-colored headbands of Sapphire, Shamrock, Electric Mystery, and Zodiac!

🔬 Microscope designed by MrsHB31 in Randolph, NC, US

📚 The Munzee Library designed by CapJaxCrew in York, 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!

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

🌍 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

If you are a Strava user, discount code LOU can save you 20% on premium membership. This is an ongoing discount code for use on the Strava app. Strava is perfect for tracking your Munzee walks, cycles, and any other real life outdoor adventures you embark on.

❤️ February 2026 GOTM Winners 🏵️

This month, the theme was “Love & Kindness“, and your garden designs definitely made us feel warm and fuzzy inside!

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 February:

❤️ Fort Myers Heart designed by CoalCracker7 in Lee, FL, US
This friendly little guy reminded us of the Heartbreaker POBs we released all the way back in 2020! Created for the Munzee Mecca events this year, we’re sure it put a smile on all of the attendees’ faces! If you’re ever in the area, why not go give it a hug?

🏵️ ToowoombaRose designed by BonnieB1 in Toowoomba, QLD, AU
This lovely garden marks the location of a real-life botanical garden you can visit: the Queensland State Rose Garden! We love the detail of the bee in the top-left corner, BonnieB1‘s signature! The Electric Mysteries, Virtual Colors, Evolutions, and Flats create distinct petal shapes, perfect for a rose in bloom!

❤️ Fort Myers Heart designed by CoalCracker7 in Lee, FL, US

🏵️ ToowoombaRose designed by BonnieB1 in Toowoomba, QLD, 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!

📚 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

If you are a Strava user, discount code LOU can save you 20% on premium membership. This is an ongoing discount code for use on the Strava app. Strava is perfect for tracking your Munzee walks, cycles, and any other real life outdoor adventures you embark on.

🔍 January 2026 GOTM Winners 📚

This month, the theme was “New Beginnings“, and your garden designs to represent the new year were so creative, it was difficult for us to choose!

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 January:

🔍 WhoDuckIt Mag Glass designed by Nezzmuk in Logan, UT, US
The new year is certainly a mystery to us all — but perhaps garden designer Nezzmuk plans to spend it by putting their crime-solving skills to the test! Of course, we always love it when a newer Munzee type, such as the WhoDuckIt, is incorporated into a garden — but even if this garden didn’t include them, it would still be eye-catching as the multiple shades of gray-colored Virtuals and the multiple Flats mirroring them create depth.

📚Antagonist Cafe and Pieces Game Bar ♟️ designed by nyisutter in St. Louis, MO, US
Of all the gardens, we felt that this one fit the theme the best! Garden designer nyisutter took the time to write up their thought process on designing this garden in the description on CuppaZee, so click its name above to check it out! We loved learning the reasons behind the Munzee types they chose to use, and also more about their wishes for the new year. We hope all of those wishes are granted! 🙏

🔍 WhoDuckIt Mag Glass designed by Nezzmuk in Logan, UT, US

📚Antagonist Cafe and Pieces Game Bar ♟️ designed by nyisutter in St. Louis, MO, 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!

💖 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

If you are a Strava user, discount code LOU can save you 20% on premium membership. This is an ongoing discount code for use on the Strava app. Strava is perfect for tracking your Munzee walks, cycles, and any other real life outdoor adventures you embark on.

🎅 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!

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🏞️ 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!

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