In Tiny Bookshop, Walt’s memory challenge titled “The Cruise Ship Must Go” unfolds at The Waterfront during a unique summer event. Successfully completing it also grants the Absolute Menace achievement.
How to Trigger the Event
- Open the Bookstonbury Review and navigate to the Events calendar.
- Locate Summer 16—the day the cruise ship docks—and travel to The Waterfront to begin the challenge.
Completing the Challenge
- Finish the “Harde Times” Stamp Challenge to unlock the Spoiled Fish decoration, found in a garbage bin.
- Place as many Spoiled Fish as possible in your shop via the customization menu.
- Crime books receive a sales boost during this event—stock them heavily to maximize profits.
- Allow the Spoiled Fish to attract seagulls for a full day, then return to The Waterfront the following day to witness the ship’s departure.
Earning the Absolute Menace Achievement
Place the maximum number of Spoiled Fish and revisit The Waterfront while the ship is present. A swarm of seagulls will confirm achievement completion.
FAQ
When does the cruise ship arrive in Tiny Bookshop?
On Summer 16, according to the Events calendar in the Bookstonbury Review.
Where do I get the Spoiled Fish decoration?
Complete the “Harde Times” Stamp Challenge, then collect it from a garbage bin.
What is the best book type to sell during the event?
Crime books, as they get a sales boost from the Spoiled Fish decoration.