The Nutty Chest in Grow a Garden can be obtained through three methods: collecting acorns from your free Chubby Chipmunk pet (which spawns randomly when the pet eats plants), progressing through the Chubby Chipmunk event reward track by increasing your chipmunk's weight, or purchasing Exotic Nutty Chests from the in-game shop for 199-1,699 Robux. The chest contains six exclusive rewards including the ultra-rare Divine Acorn (1% drop rate) and Chinchilla pet (1% drop rate).
| Method | Cost | Difficulty | Rewards Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Chipmunk Acorns | Free | Easy (RNG-based) | Random rewards including Nutty Chest |
| Event Reward Track | Free | Medium (requires grinding) | Guaranteed Nutty Chests at weight milestones |
| In-Game Shop | 199-1,699 Robux | Easy | Exotic Nutty Chests with higher drop rates |
The Chubby Chipmunk Event launched on October 4, 2025, bringing fall-themed content to this popular Roblox gardening simulator. Whether you're a free-to-play grinder or willing to invest some Robux, I'll walk you through every method to maximize your chances of getting those coveted Divine-tier rewards. Let's dig into the details of acquiring these limited-time treasures before the event ends.
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The Nutty Chest is a limited-time event chest introduced during the Chubby Chipmunk Event (formerly known as Nutty Fever). This special chest features a distinctive brown wooden design with a lighter-colored base and a cute acorn symbol on the lid, perfectly matching the autumn aesthetic of the event.
Unlike standard seed packs or eggs, chests in Grow a Garden were introduced in Update 1.16.0 and contain both plants and pets. The Nutty Chest specifically holds six exclusive items that can't be obtained anywhere else in the game—making it one of the most sought-after containers during the fall season.
What makes this chest particularly valuable is its exclusive Divine-tier rewards. The Acorn seed and Chinchilla pet each have just a 1% drop rate, making them incredibly rare additions to your garden. These items will only be available during the Chubby Chipmunk Event, which runs until approximately October 11, 2025.
The most accessible way to get Nutty Chests is through the free Chubby Chipmunk pet that every player receives when the event begins. This method requires patience but costs absolutely nothing.
When you first log into Grow a Garden after the October 4 update, you'll notice a new event area at the center of the lobby. Look for the "Nuts" NPC wearing denim overalls standing in front of a wooden cart. To the right of this NPC, you'll see an event banner.
Simply interact with this banner to claim your completely free Chubby Chipmunk pet. Every player gets one, regardless of their level or progress in the game.
The Chubby Chipmunk has a unique passive ability that's essential for farming Nutty Chests:
Passive Trait: Every approximately 5 minutes, the Chubby Chipmunk will eat a random fruit in your garden (it ignores favorited or single-harvest fruits). When it does this:
The Acorn is what you're looking for. When you collect this special Acorn, you'll receive a random reward with a chance of getting a Nutty Chest. This is completely RNG-based, so you might get other items like coins, crates, or tools instead.
To optimize this free method, follow these strategies:
Plant Management: Fill your garden with multi-harvest crops that respawn quickly. The more plants available, the more frequently your Chubby Chipmunk can activate its ability. Fast-growing fruits like tomatoes or strawberries work excellently.
Active Playtime: Stay logged into the game and actively search for Acorns. They spawn randomly across the entire lobby area, so you'll need to explore thoroughly. Check around NPCs, event areas, and the edges of the map.
Multiple Sessions: Since the chipmunk activates every 5 minutes, playing in multiple sessions throughout the day increases your total Acorn collections. Even 10-15 minute sessions can yield several Acorns.
Aging Bonus: Feeding your Chubby Chipmunk when prompted gives it a 15% chance to gain additional weight. While this doesn't directly spawn more Acorns, it helps with the next method we'll discuss.
The main advantage of this method is accessibility—everyone can do it without spending Robux. The disadvantage is the random nature of rewards, meaning you might collect dozens of Acorns before receiving a single Nutty Chest.
The most reliable free method for obtaining guaranteed Nutty Chests is through the Chubby Chipmunk event reward track. This system rewards players based on their Chubby Chipmunk's total weight.
Located to the left of the Nuts NPC at the event center, you'll find the Reward Track banner. Interacting with this signboard displays all available prizes and shows your current progress.
The reward system is straightforward: as your Chubby Chipmunk gains weight, you unlock rewards at specific weight milestones. According to leaked information and early player reports, the first Nutty Chest becomes available when your chipmunk reaches 2 kilograms in weight.
Based on data from the official Grow a Garden Wiki and community testing, here are the confirmed reward tiers:
| Weight Milestone | Reward | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2 KG | Nutty Chest | 1 |
| 4 KG | Energy Chew | 1 |
| Higher milestones | Additional Nutty Chests, Crates, Tools | Varies |
The reward track contains multiple Nutty Chests at various weight thresholds, meaning dedicated players can earn several chests completely free just by increasing their chipmunk's weight.
Maximizing your chipmunk's weight gain requires understanding all the mechanics:
Passive Weight Gain: Your Chubby Chipmunk automatically eats random fruits every 5 minutes and gains 0.01 KG per consumption. With a full garden of 400+ plots, you can ensure constant food availability.
Active Feeding: When you manually feed your Chubby Chipmunk, it has a 15% chance to gain an additional 0.01 KG of weight. While this might seem small, feeding your chipmunk every time it's hungry can add up significantly over hours of gameplay.
Pet Aging: Like all pets in Grow a Garden, the Chubby Chipmunk gains weight naturally as it ages. Keeping it active in your garden for extended periods contributes to overall weight gain.
Optimal Garden Setup: Plant high-value, multi-harvest crops in every available plot. The chipmunk will randomly select from available fruits, so more options mean more frequent eating. Consider crops like:
AFK Strategy: Since weight gain occurs passively, you can leave the game running while doing other activities. Just ensure your garden has enough crops planted, and your chipmunk will continue eating and gaining weight even while you're away from the keyboard.
For players serious about maximizing free Nutty Chests, check out community guides on how to increase Chubby Chipmunk weight easily. The official Discord community shares real-time strategies and optimal farming methods from experienced players.
Based on early player testing, reaching the 2 KG milestone for your first guaranteed Nutty Chest takes approximately:
Subsequent Nutty Chests at higher weight milestones will require progressively more time, but the guaranteed nature of these rewards makes this method extremely valuable for free-to-play players.
For players who want immediate access to Nutty Chests without grinding, the in-game shop offers Exotic Nutty Chests for Robux during the limited event period.
Navigate to the in-game shop by clicking the shop button on the left side of your screen. The Exotic Nutty Chests are available in three bundle options:
The 10-pack offers the best value per chest at approximately 170 Robux per chest versus 199 for singles.
Critical Note: Due to gambling regulations in certain countries, Exotic Nutty Chests are NOT available in the following regions:
Players in these regions must rely on the free methods (Acorn collection or event reward track) to obtain Nutty Chests. This restriction applies to all chest purchases in Grow a Garden, not just the Nutty Chest.
The Exotic variant offers significant advantages over regular Nutty Chests:
The value proposition depends entirely on your circumstances:
For most players, I recommend combining methods: grind the free event reward track for guaranteed chests while collecting Acorns passively, then consider purchasing a 3-pack of Exotic chests if you're still missing specific rewards near the event's end.
Understanding what's inside the Nutty Chest helps you decide how aggressively to pursue them. The chest contains six exclusive items across three rarity tiers.
| Reward | Type | Rarity | Drop Rate | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelnut | Seed | Uncommon | 34.5% | Standard nutty-type crop |
| Farmer Chipmunk | Pet | Rare | 34.5% | Boosts growth of nutty plants |
| Persimmon | Seed | Legendary | 14.5% | High-value legendary crop |
| Idol Chipmunk | Pet | Legendary | 14.5% | Restores hunger for other pets |
| Acorn | Seed | Divine | 1% | Ultra-rare Divine crop |
| Chinchilla | Pet | Divine | 1% | Makes pets activate abilities multiple times |
Understanding the probability helps set realistic expectations:
The math clearly shows that Divine rewards are genuinely rare. Unless you're opening dozens of chests, expect to receive primarily Hazelnuts, Farmer Chipmunks, and occasional Legendary items. This rarity is intentional—Divine rewards are meant to be chase items that create excitement when finally obtained.
Now that you understand all three methods, let's combine them into optimized strategies for different player types.
If you're not spending Robux, maximize efficiency through:
If you're willing to invest some Robux but want maximum value:
For players determined to collect everything:
Understanding the event duration helps prioritize your farming strategy.
The Chubby Chipmunk Event launched on October 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST (2:00 PM UTC). Based on Grow a Garden's typical event cadence, the event is expected to run for approximately one week, ending around October 11, 2025.
Admin Abuse Event: One hour before the official event launch (9:00 AM EST), players could participate in the "Admin Abuse" pre-event where developers spawn special weather conditions and test new features. This has become a beloved tradition in the Grow a Garden community.
Once the Chubby Chipmunk Event concludes:
The limited-time nature creates genuine urgency. Unlike permanent content that you can obtain at any future point, missing the Chubby Chipmunk Event means:
I strongly recommend starting your Nutty Chest farming immediately rather than waiting. Even if you only have 15-30 minutes daily, consistent effort throughout the event week yields significantly better results than rushing everything in the final days.
Learn from the community's early experiences to maximize your Nutty Chest efficiency.
New players often plant just 50-100 plots, leaving large portions of their garden empty. This dramatically reduces how frequently your Chubby Chipmunk can eat and gain weight. Solution: Fill at least 300-400 plots with any multi-harvest crops, even low-tier ones. The quantity matters more than quality for chipmunk feeding.
If you favorite your valuable crops to protect them from accidental harvesting, your Chubby Chipmunk can't eat them! The pet specifically ignores favorited fruits. Solution: Create a separate section of "sacrifice crops" specifically for your chipmunk to eat. Don't favorite these plots.
The Chubby Chipmunk also ignores single-harvest fruits (crops that don't respawn after picking). Planting these for chipmunk food is wasteful. Solution: Focus exclusively on multi-harvest crops that respawn multiple times for consistent food supply.
Some players save their Robux thinking prices might drop or sales might appear. In limited-time events, this almost never happens. Solution: If you plan to purchase Exotic chests at all, buy early so you can enjoy the rewards throughout the event and maximize farming time with any Divine pets you receive.
Many players plant their chipmunk and expect chests to appear automatically. The spawned Acorns must be collected manually by exploring the lobby. Solution: Set a timer for every 5-10 minutes during active play to search the entire lobby area for Acorns. They can spawn anywhere, including near NPCs, edges of the map, and event areas.
Excited players open every chest the moment they receive it. While not technically wrong, strategic players save chests to open in bulk. Solution: Consider saving 5-10 chests to open together, creating more excitement and making it easier to track what rewards you're still missing.
The 15% chance to gain bonus weight when feeding might seem small, but over hundreds of feedings throughout the event, it adds up to significant extra weight. Solution: Feed your Chubby Chipmunk every single time the hunger prompt appears. This seemingly minor action can save hours of grinding time.
Solo players miss out on valuable information about spawn patterns, optimal strategies, and trading opportunities. Solution: Join the official Grow a Garden Discord and relevant Reddit communities like r/GrowAGarden for real-time tips and community support.
How does the Nutty Chest stack up against previous event chests in Grow a Garden?
The Nutty Chest combines elements from previous events while introducing the innovative weight-based reward track system. The three-pronged approach (RNG collection + guaranteed track + premium purchase) offers more path flexibility than most previous events.
The 1% drop rate for Divine rewards is consistent with other event chests, maintaining the prestige of top-tier items. However, the Exotic variant's rainbow mutation and 125-chest pity system is the most generous pity mechanism introduced so far.
Compared to previous event chests, the Nutty Chest offers:
For both free-to-play and premium players, the Nutty Chest represents one of the most rewarding event chest systems Grow a Garden has implemented.
Free-to-play players can realistically obtain 5-15 Nutty Chests throughout the entire event by combining Acorn collection with the event reward track. Dedicated players who maximize grinding can potentially reach 20-25 free chests, though this requires significant time investment and optimal farming strategies.
Each Nutty Chest has exactly a 1% chance of containing either the Divine Chinchilla pet or Divine Acorn seed. This means on average, you'd need to open 100 chests to receive one Divine reward, though RNG means some players get lucky early while others require significantly more attempts. The Exotic variant doesn't improve these base drop rates.
No. Once the Chubby Chipmunk Event concludes (approximately October 11, 2025), Nutty Chests become completely unavailable. Your Chubby Chipmunk will stop spawning Acorns, the event reward track closes, and the shop removes Exotic Nutty Chests. However, any unopened Nutty Chests in your inventory can still be opened after the event ends—just store them if you want to delay the excitement.
Exotic Nutty Chests are worth purchasing if you're specifically chasing rainbow-mutated variants or if you have limited time to grind. The base reward drop rates are identical to regular Nutty Chests, so you're primarily paying for rainbow cosmetic potential and convenience. For players in regions where chests are available and who regularly purchase Robux, the 3-pack or 10-pack offers reasonable value. Free-to-play players should exhaust free methods first.
This is highly variable due to RNG. Some players report receiving a Nutty Chest from their first Acorn collection, while others collect 20-30 Acorns before seeing a chest. On average, expect to collect 5-10 Acorns per Nutty Chest received through this method. With your Chubby Chipmunk eating every 5 minutes, you can collect roughly 12 Acorns per hour of active gameplay, though finding them requires exploring the lobby.
The fastest method combines multiple tactics: fill 400+ plots with multi-harvest crops, feed your chipmunk every time you collect, and maximize your collection frequency. Focus on crops like Sunberries, Pumpkins, or Moon Melons that yield multiple harvests per growth cycle. Use growth boosters or fertilizers if available, and always replant immediately after harvesting to keep production constant.
Unlocking the Nutty Chest in Grow a Garden comes down to patience, strategy, and consistent gameplay. By focusing on completing event tasks, collecting enough nuts through harvesting and feeding, and timing your in-game activities wisely, you’ll increase your chances of earning this rare reward much faster. Remember to participate in limited-time events, use boosters efficiently, and keep your garden active to maximize your nut collection.
With the right balance of planning and persistence, you’ll soon unlock the Nutty Chest and enjoy the valuable rewards it brings to your garden!