The North Pole Event is a limited-time Christmas update in Steal a Brainrot that temporarily changes how the game is played. Instead of focusing on long-term upgrades and stealing efficiency, this event emphasizes speed, positioning, and fast decision-making. Players participate in a two-phase challenge that begins in Santa’s factory and ends with a map-wide gift hunt in the main lobby.
North Pole Event Overview
The North Pole Event launched as a limited-time Christmas celebration that completely reimagines the core gameplay loop. Unlike regular sessions where you focus on stealing and upgrading, this event prioritizes competitive gift collection and timed challenges.
You'll experience two distinct phases: the factory rush at the North Pole and the lobby-wide gift hunt. Each phase rewards different skills, making this event accessible to both newcomers and veterans.
Train spawning in main lobby
Train Schedule and Boarding
During admin abuse sessions, the North Pole train spawns in the main lobby every five minutes. The spawn timing is fixed, but the boarding window is limited.
Once the train arrives, players have roughly 30 to 45 seconds to board before it departs. Missing the train means waiting for the next cycle.
To improve your chances of boarding:
Move to the train area about 30 seconds before the next spawn
Board immediately when the train appears
Avoid stopping to interact with other players or objects
Phase 1: Santa's Factory Challenge
Santa’s factory features a conveyor belt that continuously produces presents. These presents move at a constant speed and are available to every player in the instance. The factory phase lasts exactly three minutes, making time management critical.
Multiple players compete for the same presents, which often leads to pushing and blocking. However, fighting rarely leads to better results.
Factory conveyor belt system
Efficient Present Collection
Success in the factory comes from clean movement and good positioning rather than brute force. Players who chase every present usually fall behind.
A strong approach includes:
Positioning yourself where presents are about to appear
Letting go of contested gifts instead of fighting
Focusing on quick grabs followed by immediate delivery
Spending too much time on a single present often costs you two others.
Submitting Presents to Santa’s Sleigh
After picking up a present, you must bring it to Santa’s sleigh, located near the carousel inside the factory. Submitting a present is instant, but reaching the sleigh takes time.
The most reliable method is to maintain a steady cycle:
Collect a present
Sprint directly to the sleigh
Submit immediately
Return to the conveyor belt before the next spawn
This rhythm helps maximize the number of presents submitted within the time limit.
Santa sleigh near carousel
Phase 2: Lobby Gift Hunt
Once the factory timer ends, all players return to the main lobby. Santa then flies over the map and drops presents at random locations. Unlike the factory phase, this part of the event rewards awareness and route planning over direct competition.
Presents can land anywhere, including elevated platforms, corners, and less-traveled areas of the map.
Searching the Lobby Efficiently
Rather than following other players, it is more effective to search the lobby using a planned route. Areas that receive less attention often produce better results.
General search priorities are shown below:
Warning
Don't follow other players' search patterns. Create your own route to avoid competing for the same gifts.
Christmas Brainrot Rewards
Presents collected during the lobby phase contain Christmas Brainrots, which are exclusive to the North Pole Event. These units feature festive designs and strong earning potential.
Because rewards are limited to the event period, participating consistently is more effective than relying on a single run. Multiple average runs often outperform one perfect attempt.
Christmas Brainrot rewards
The North Pole Event rewards players who prioritize efficiency, timing, and smart movement. Mastering the train schedule, maintaining a clean factory rhythm, and searching the lobby with purpose will consistently lead to better rewards.
Treat each run as practice, adjust your approach over time, and the Christmas Brainrots will naturally follow.
For more Steal a Brainrot tips, check out our guide on How to Unlock All New Secret Brainrots for additional strategies on maximizing your collection efficiency, and explore our Indonesia Event Guide to see how other limited-time events compare to this Christmas celebration.