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| #                 = 1
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|#       = 1
| news #             = 43
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|news #   = 43
| start             = 04 April 2012
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|start   = 04 April 2012
| end               = 10 April 2012
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|end     = 10 April 2012
| duration           = 7 days
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|duration = 7 days
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/49466 Forum]
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
| notes              = The [[Prismatic Frosted Helm]] costume (and its expiring versions) were introduced during this event. <br> The [[Birthday Candle]], [[Party Blowout]], [[Party Hat]], and [[Sprinkle Aura]] accessories were introduced via a Prize Pack. <br> The event-exclusive prestige mission [[Total Caketastrophe!]] was introduced during this event. <br><br> Related Patch Notes: [[Release Notes 2012-04-04|1]]
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'''Gameplay''':
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----
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*The {{mission|Total Caketastrophe!}}
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*{{token|Cake Slice|20px}} Token
  
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'''Aesthetics''':
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----
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*[[Birthday Candle]] accessory
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*[[Party Blowout]] accessory
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*[[Party Hat]] accessory
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*[[Sprinkle Aura]] accessory
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*{{equip|Prismatic Frosted Helm}} costume
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*{{equip|Foiled Frosted Helm}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Frosted Helm}} expiring costume
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}}
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See Also: {{Release|2012-04-04}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{CalendarTable
 
{{CalendarTable
| #                 = 2
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|#       = 2
| news #             = 74
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|news #   = 74
| start             = 03 April 2013
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|start   = 03 April 2013
| end               = 16 April 2013
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|end     = 16 April 2013
| duration           = 14 days
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|duration = 14 days
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/77254 Forum]
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
| notes              = Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe were available again via the {{PrizeBox|Anniversary}}. <br> One of the "UI Overhauls" occurred during this event. <br><br> Related Patch Notes: [[Release Notes 2013-04-03|1]]
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*{{PrizeBox|Anniversary}} (Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe "prize pack" were available via this box instead)
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}}
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See Also: {{Release|2013-04-03}} (Included a major "UI Overhaul")
 
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| news #            = 108
 
| start              = 02 April 2014
 
| start              = 02 April 2014
| end                = 09 April 2014
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| end                = 9 April 2014
 
| duration          = 8 days
 
| duration          = 8 days
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/98894 Forum]
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| notes              = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
| 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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'''Gameplay''':
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*The {{mission|A Gremlin in Knead}}
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'''Prize Box''':
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*{{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2014}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Surprise}}  
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'''Aesthetics''':
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*[[Grand Topper]] accessory
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*[[Field Cap]] costume
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*[[Plumed Cap]] costume
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*[[Stately Cap]] costume
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*[[File:Usable-Blue Checkered Gift Box (Empty) icon.png|36px|link=Blue Checkered Gift Box]] [[Blue Checkered Gift Box]]  
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*[[File:Usable-Red Checkered Gift Box (Empty) icon.png|36px|link=Blue Checkered Gift Box]] [[Red Checkered Gift Box]]  
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*[[File:Usable-Yellow Checkered Gift Box (Empty) icon.png|36px|link=Blue Checkered Gift Box]] [[Yellow Checkered Gift Box]]
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}}
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See Also: {{Release|2014-04-02}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
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{{CalendarTable
| #                 = 4
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|#       = 4
| news #             = 149
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|news #   = 149
| start             = 01 April 2015
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|start   = 01 April 2015
| end               = 07 April 2015
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|end     = 7 April 2015
| duration           = 7 days
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|duration = 7 days
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/108851 Forum]
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
| notes              = The {{PrizeBox|Surprise 2015}} was released 25 March with the usual [[Surprise Box Promotion April 2015|promotion post]] much earlier than the actual anniversary celebration. This fourth caketastrophe was announced early, but did not begin until 01 April 2015. <br> The Prismatic [[Prismatic Grand Topper|Grand Topper]], [[Prismatic Field Cap|Field Cap]], and [[Prismatic Plumed Cap|Plumed Cap]] were introduced, randomly available from the {{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2015}}. <br> The fifth [[Birdsong Trading Company]] giveaway occurred during this event.
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'''Prize Box''':
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*{{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2015}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Surprise 2015}} (This box was released 25 March with the usual [[Surprise Box Promotion April 2015|promotion post]] much earlier than the actual anniversary celebration)
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'''Aesthetics''':
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----
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*{{equip|Prismatic Grand Topper}} accessory
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*{{equip|Prismatic Field Cap}} costume
 +
*{{equip|Prismatic Plumed Cap}} costume
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}}
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The fifth [[Birdsong Trading Company]] giveaway occurred during this event.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
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{{CalendarTable
| #                 = 5
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|#       = 5
| news #             = 190
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|news #   = 190
| start             = 04 April 2016
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|start   = 4 April 2016
| end               = 18 April 2016
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|end     = 18 April 2016
| duration           = 14 days
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|duration = 14 days
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/113963 Forum]
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
| 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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*{{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2016}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Surprise 2016}}
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}}
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The seventh [[Birdsong Trading Company]] giveaway occurred during this event.
 
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Revision as of 23:22, 6 April 2016

The preview image for the Caketastrophe in 2012.

The Caketastrophe is an annual event.

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

Mission-Total Caketastrophe!.png

"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.

Mission-A Gremlin in Knead.png

"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 Token-Cake Slice.png 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

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 News art for this occurrence. 04 April 2012
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10 April 2012
7 days

See Also: release 2012-04-04

2 News art for this occurrence. 03 April 2013
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16 April 2013
14 days

See Also: release 2013-04-03 (Included a major "UI Overhaul")

3 News art for this occurrence. 02 April 2014
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9 April 2014
8 days

See Also: release 2014-04-02

4 News art for this occurrence. 01 April 2015
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7 April 2015
7 days

The fifth Birdsong Trading Company giveaway occurred during this event.

5 News art for this occurrence.
2016.08
4 April 2016

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18 April 2016
14 days

The seventh Birdsong Trading Company giveaway occurred during this event.

See Also

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