Caketastrophe

	The topic of this article or section is part of Caketastrophe.
	As such, the content described below is only available during the event.

The preview image for the Caketastrophe in 2012.

The Caketastrophe is an annual event.

Overview

Spiral Knights is celebrating its first 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! ^{Admin Post}

Gameplay

Arcade

Creep Cake nests can be found in areas that spawn in Clockwork Tunnels-Style levels in the Arcade during the event. Similar to Scenario Rooms, these areas have a chance to randomly appear in appropriate arcade levels. 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

Token Exchange

Maskwell will trade costumes like the Prismatic Frosted Helm in exchange for Cake Slice Tokens. Confetti and Cake Slices are sold by Bulky.

Prize Boxes

These boxes vary from year to year:

• Anniversary Prize Box - From Maskwell for tokens.
• - from Maskwell for tokens.

• - Heavily associated with this event. Obtained with real-world currency.

Notes

• Pending

Gallery

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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		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. The "UI Overhaul" occurred during this event. Related Patch Notes: 1
3		02 April 2014 - 09 April 2014	8 days	The Anniversary Prize Box 2014 and Surprise Box prize boxes were introduced during this event. The event-exclusive prestige mission A Gremlin in Knead was introduced during this event. Related Patch Notes: 1
4		01 April 2015 - 07 April 2015	7 days	The associated Surprise Box 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, Prismatic Field Cap, and Prismatic Plumed Cap were introduced.

See Also

• Caketastrophe (annual event)
• Dark Harvest Festival (annual event)
• Kataclysmic Confrontation
• March of the Tortodrones
• Shroud of the Apocrea
• Winterfest (annual event)