Activity
“Activities are fun minigames by which you can participate in things you can't normally do in the game. You can find them throughout Tyria, especially during holidays.
— Level 37 rewards.
Activities are instanced mini-games for characters of all levels, and usually switch out weapon skills for new ones specific to the activity. Most involve some sort of PvP, and provide a level playing field with unique mechanics.
ArenaNet and the Official Wiki also use the word activities in a general sense, particularly with reference to various dynamic events, adventures and other attractions that are part of festivals.[1]
Daily activity[edit]
The current available activity can be seen by hovering over the 
map icon. One activity is available each day:
- Current cycle
| Day of week | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Crab Toss |
| Tuesday | Sanctum Sprint |
| Wednesday | Southsun Survival |
| Thursday | Crab Toss |
| Friday | Sanctum Sprint |
| Saturday | Southsun Survival |
| Sunday | Keg Brawl |
Activities change with the daily reset at 00:00 UTC.
Current time:
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Getting there[edit]
Accessing an activity is done by talking to any of the following NPCs:
Activity Lead Kouris in Lion's Arch is the only NPC who is not in a lounge, that grants access to all activities.
The Brewer only provides access to Keg Brawl when it is the daily activity.
List of activities[edit]
Daily rotation[edit]
Festival activities[edit]
These activities are only available during their respective holidays:
Other[edit]
Some items can be used to begin activity-like actions anywhere.
- Box o' Fun and Super Adventure Box o' Fun
Belcher's Bluff Kit and Bottomless Belcher's Bluff Kit- Costume Brawl (via various tonics, Boxes o' Fun, or certain toys)
Historical release dates[edit]
Many activities were first available only during their respective releases. Some of them became available again later as part of the daily rotation or during festivals.
| Activity | Type | Location | Introduced | Appearances | Currently available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspect Arena
|
Team-based PvP | Labyrinthine Cliffs | July 23, 2013 | Reintroduced for Festival of the Four Winds 2018. | |
| Basket Brawl
|
Team-based PvP | Lion's Arch | August 23, 2016 | No | |
.png){kind=small} Beacons of Kryta
|
Scavenger hunt (timed) | Divinity's Reach | August 06, 2013 | No | |
 Bell Choir Ensemble
|
Non-combat, musical activity | Lion's Arch | December 14, 2012 | During Wintersday. | |
| Crab Toss
|
Free-for-all PvP | Southsun Cove | May 14, 2013 | On daily rotation.† | |
 Dragon Ball Arena
|
Team-based PvP | Lion's Arch | June 11, 2013 | During Lunar New Year. | |
| Keg Brawl
|
Team-based PvP | Hoelbrak | Initial release | On daily rotation.† | |
 Lessons from the Sky
|
Scavenger hunt | Labyrinthine Cliffs | July 09, 2013 | No | |
 Lunatic Inquisition
|
Team-based PvP | Mad King's Realm | October 22, 2012 | During Halloween. | |
| Reaper's Rumble
|
Team-based PvP | Mad King's Realm | October 22, 2012 | During Halloween. | |
| Sanctum Sprint
|
Racing game | Labyrinthine Cliffs | July 09, 2013 | On daily rotation.† | |
| Snowball Mayhem
|
Team-based PvP | Lion's Arch | December 14, 2012 | During Wintersday. | |
| Southsun Survival
|
Free-for-all PvP | Southsun Cove | July 23, 2013 | On daily rotation.† | |
| Toypocalypse
|
Tower defense | Lion's Arch | December 14, 2012 | During Wintersday. |
- † The four activities that are part of the daily rotation can be started by speaking with one of the activity NPCs marked with the icon.
Notes[edit]
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The Guild Wars Wiki has an article on Minigame. |
- Formerly, the name of the activity NPC in Lion's Arch varied with the activity.
- If you are in an activity when the day swaps you can finish the game, but upon completion you are kicked to whatever map you were in prior.
Trivia[edit]
- Only the daily rotation activities, and some festival activities such as Bell Choir and Toypocalypse, counted towards the Daily Activity Participation achievement.
- Before launch, ArenaNet suggested that they had plans for as many as 30 activities or mini-games, but only a few have been implemented. Previously mentioned ideas include: Archery/Target Range.[2], Bar Brawl, Polymock, Smash 'Em Up.[3], and an unknown activity that involves shooting mini golems that explode. [4] With the introduction of Heart of Thorns, some of these ideas seem to be have been implemented in the Adventures that players have access to upon completing various events or reaching areas in the Heart of Maguuma.
References[edit]
- ^ Festival of the Four Winds 2023 Begins Today, Guildwars2.com
- "Both Labyrinthine Cliffs and the Crown Pavilion are accessible to players of any level. Even if you’re brand new to the game, you can easily take part in all the activities! Read on for a quick rundown of the activities you can participate in during this festival and the rewards you can earn."
- ^ Guild Wars 2 Interview, Game Reactor
- ^ Nine GW2 Follow Up Questions with Eric Flannum, ArenaNet Blog
- ^ Eurogamer 2011 video gameplay, Colin Johanson
| Daily activities | |
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| Historical | |
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Festival activities | |
 Lunar New Year
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 Festival of the Four Winds
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| Halloween
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| Wintersday
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