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| − | [[Maskwell]] will trade costumes | + | [[Maskwell]] will trade costumes such as the [[Prismatic Frosted Helm]] and yearly Anniversary Prize Boxes in exchange for {{Token|Cake Slice}} tokens. |
Confetti and Cake Slices are sold by [[Bulky]]. | Confetti and Cake Slices are sold by [[Bulky]]. | ||
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| duration = 8 days | | duration = 8 days | ||
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/98894 Forum] | | forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/98894 Forum] | ||
| − | | notes = The {{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2014}} (available from [[Maskwell]]) and {{PrizeBox|Surprise}} (available via [[billing]]) prize boxes | + | | notes = The {{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2014}} (available from [[Maskwell]]) and {{PrizeBox|Surprise}} (available via [[billing]]) prize boxes was available. <br> The event-exclusive prestige mission [[A Gremlin in Knead]] was introduced. <br> The [[Gift Box]] usable was introduced. <br><br> Related Patch Notes: [[Release Notes 2014-04-02|1]] |
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| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/113963 Forum] | | forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/113963 Forum] | ||
| − | | notes = The {{PrizeBox|Surprise 2016}} was | + | | notes = The {{PrizeBox|Surprise 2016}} was available. <br> <br> The {{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2016}} was available. <br> The seventh [[Birdsong Trading Company]] giveaway occurred during this event. |
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Revision as of 19:37, 6 April 2016
The Caketastrophe is an annual event.
Contents
Overview
Spiral Knights is celebrating its anniversary with a special event! Visit the Haven Town Square to meet the Skylark's Head Chef, Biscotti. She will inform you of a 'situation' at hand that involves hordes of monstrous cakes known as 'Creep Cakes.' Helping her solve this 'situation' will reward you with cake helms! — Forum Post
Gameplay
Arcade
Mysterious Rooms home to Creep Cakes can be found in areas that spawn in Clockwork Tunnels-Style levels in the Arcade during the event. Similar to Danger Rooms, these areas have a chance to randomly appear in appropriate arcade levels, but they are not gated. Players should be prepared for a fight when stepping on the party button in these rooms.
Prestige
"Total Caketastrophe!" is a prestige mission that pits players against Creep Cake monsters. This mission can be completed once per day and is only available during this event.
"A Gremlin in Knead" is a prestige mission that pits players against electric Creep Cake monsters and features a mini boss fight. This mission can be completed once per day and is only available during this event.
Rewards and Prizes
Maskwell will trade costumes such as the Prismatic Frosted Helm and yearly Anniversary Prize Boxes in exchange for 
Cake Slice tokens.
Confetti and Cake Slices are sold by Bulky.
Notes
- Haven will be decorated with festive cake banners. Known locations include the arch near the entrance to the Town Square and over the Auction House.
Farming Tips
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Since events last a short time, players like to figure out how to most efficiently obtain an event's prizes. For the Caketastrophe, this means gathering Cake Slice tokens.
Cake Slice tokens are obtained two ways: as prestige mission rewards or dropped in Mysterious Rooms colloquially referred to as "cake nests" after all creep cakes that spawn are defeated. Since the event's prestige missions can only be played once a day, getting friends together to search the Arcade for these nests is a good way to get as many as possible. Search alone until a nest is found, then invite 3 more people and step on the party button for a creep cake fight. Several creep cakes will spawn in waves. Defeat them all to receive several tokens that appear near the party button after victory is achieved.
Rooms found in deeper depths tend to yield more cake slices.
Remember to cash in your tokens before they expire.
Gallery
This corner of Haven is occupied by special NPCs.
Map of a Mysterious Room containing Creep Cakes in the Arcade.
Entrance to a Mysterious Room, colloquially called a "cake nest."
Confetti can be used any time you want, not just during the Anniversary!
Calendar
The Caketastrophe has happened several times. Below is a calendar for each occurrence of this event.
| News Image | Dates and Forum | Duration | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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04 April 2012 - 10 April 2012 |
7 days | The Prismatic Frosted Helm costume (and its expiring versions) were introduced during this event. The Birthday Candle, Party Blowout, Party Hat, and Sprinkle Aura accessories were introduced via a Prize Pack. The event-exclusive prestige mission Total Caketastrophe! was introduced during this event. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 2 | 
|
03 April 2013 - 16 April 2013 |
14 days | Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe were available again via the  Anniversary Prize Box. One of the "UI Overhauls" occurred during this event. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 3 | 
|
02 April 2014 - 09 April 2014 |
8 days | The  Anniversary Prize Box 2014 (available from Maskwell) and  Surprise Box (available via billing) prize boxes was available. The event-exclusive prestige mission A Gremlin in Knead was introduced. The Gift Box usable was introduced. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 4 | 
|
01 April 2015 - 07 April 2015 |
7 days | The  Surprise Box 2015 was released 25 March with the usual promotion post much earlier than the actual anniversary celebration. This fourth caketastrophe was announced early, but did not begin until 01 April 2015. The Prismatic Grand Topper, Field Cap, and Plumed Cap were introduced, randomly available from the  Anniversary Prize Box 2015. The fifth Birdsong Trading Company giveaway occurred during this event. |
| 5 | 
|
04 April 2016 - 18 April 2016 |
14 days | The  Surprise Box 2016 was available. The  Anniversary Prize Box 2016 was available. The seventh Birdsong Trading Company giveaway occurred during this event. |
See Also
- Caketastrophe (annual event)
- Dark Harvest Festival (annual event)
- Kataclysmic Confrontation
- March of the Tortodrones
- Shroud of the Apocrea
- Winterfest (annual event)
