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[[File:Preview-Caketastrophe.png|380px|thumb|right|The preview image for the Caketastrophe in 2012.]]
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=== Happy anniversary Spiral Knights! ===
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an annual [[:Category:Events|event]].  
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Spiral Knights is celebrating its first anniversary with a special event! Join in on the fun now through April 10, 2012!
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====2013====
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It's back again knights. Spiral Knights is celebrating its second anniversary with a special event with even more prizes this year. Join in on the fun from now through to April 16, 2013
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Can you believe it? Spiral Knights is turning THREE! Soon we'll be allowed to wear long pants. This year, our festivities run through April 9, noon Pacific time.
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=== It's a Caketastrophe! ===
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==Overview==
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Visit the [[Haven|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 Cake]]s.' Helping her solve this 'situation' will reward you with cake helms! Features include:
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{{quote|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!'' |[http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/49466 Forum Post]}}
  
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* A new Prestige [[Mission]], '[[Total Caketastrophe!]]' is available during the event
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==Gameplay==
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* In 2014, an additional Prestige Mission, '[[A Gremlin in Knead]]' was added.
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===Arcade===
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* [[Biscotti]], [[Maskwell]] and [[Bulky]] can be found in the [[Haven|Haven Town Square]]
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Mysterious Rooms home to [[Creep Cake]]s can be found in areas that spawn in Clockwork Tunnels-Style levels in the Arcade during the event. Similar to [[Danger Room]]s, 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.
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* [[Creep Cake]] nests can be found randomly within the [[Clockworks]]
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* Participating in these events will reward you with [[Cake Slice]] tokens
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* Maskwell now trades Cake Helms and prize boxes in exchange for Cake Slices along with Anniversary Prize Boxes.
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* Bulky now sells confetti and Cake Slice tokens
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Please note, the [[Frosted Helm]] and [[Foiled Frosted Helm]] have expired (on April 23rd, 2012,) however the [[Prismatic Frosted Helm]] lasts forever!
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===Prestige===
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[[File:Mission-Total Caketastrophe!.png|left|75px|link=Total Caketastrophe!]]
  
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{{main|Total Caketastrophe!}}
  
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"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.
  
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===Anniversary Prize Boxes 2013 ===
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[[Image:Usable-Anniversary_Prize_Box.png|left|38px]]
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In addition to Frosted Helms, Maskwell also sells Anniversary Prize Boxes for trade. Anniversary Prize Boxes contain random, unbound items with the added bonus chance of receiving double prizes! Anniversary Prize Boxes were added in 2013's celebration.
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==== Items and Odds ====
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[[File:Mission-A Gremlin in Knead.png|left|75px|link=A Gremlin in Knead]]
  
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4% for one of the following:
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{{main|A Gremlin in Knead}}
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* Cool [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Regal [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Military [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Heavy [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Fancy [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Dusky [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Toasty [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Cool [[Party Hat]]
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* Regal [[Party Hat]]
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* Military [[Party Hat]]
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* Heavy [[Party Hat]]
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* Fancy [[Party Hat]]
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* Dusky [[Party Hat]]
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* Toasty [[Party Hat]]
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* Cool [[Party Blowout]]
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* Regal [[Party Blowout]]
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* Military [[Party Blowout]]
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* Heavy [[Party Blowout]]
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* Fancy [[Party Blowout]]
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* Dusky [[Party Blowout]]
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* Toasty [[Party Blowout]]
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"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.
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* Volcanic [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Divine [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Prismatic [[Birthday Candle]]
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* Volcanic [[Party Hat]]
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* Divine [[Party Hat]]
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* Prismatic [[Party Hat]]
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* Volcanic [[Party Blowout]]
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* Divine [[Party Blowout]]
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* Prismatic [[Party Blowout]]
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* Shadow [[Birthday Candle]]
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==Rewards and Prizes==
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* Shadow [[Party Hat]]
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[[Maskwell]] will trade costumes such as the [[Prismatic Frosted Helm]] and yearly Anniversary Prize Boxes in exchange for {{Token|Cake Slice}} tokens.
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* Shadow [[Party Blowout]]
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* Sprinkle [[Aura]]
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===Anniversary Prize Boxes 2014 ===
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Confetti and Cake Slices are sold by [[Bulky]].
  
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* Cool [[Field Cap]]
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==Notes==
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* Regal [[Field Cap]]
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*[[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.
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* Military [[Field Cap]]
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* Heavy [[Field Cap]]
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* Fancy [[Field Cap]]
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* Dusky [[Field Cap]]
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* Toasty [[Field Cap]]
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* Cool [[Plumed Cap]]
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* Regal [[Plumed Cap]]
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* Military [[Plumed Cap]]
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* Heavy [[Plumed Cap]]
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* Fancy [[Plumed Cap]]
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* Dusky [[Plumed Cap]]
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* Toasty [[Plumed Cap]]
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* Cool [[Grand Topper]]
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* Regal [[Grand Topper]]
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* Military [[Grand Topper]]
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* Heavy [[Grand Topper]]
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* Fancy [[Grand Topper]]
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* Dusky [[Grand Topper]]
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* Toasty [[Grand Topper]]
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===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.
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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.
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Rooms found in deeper depths tend to yield more cake slices.
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Remember to cash in your tokens before they expire.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery widths=200px heights=150px perrow=5>
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File:Haven-Event-Caketastrophe.png                |This corner of [[Haven]] is occupied by [[Bulky]], [[Biscotti]], and [[Maskwell]].
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File:Screenshot-Haven-5-Caketastrophe.png        |The Auction House during [[Caketastrophe]] event.
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File:Map-Clockwork Tunnels-Mysterious Room1G.png  |Map of this event's [[Mysterious Room]]. They are found in the [[Arcade]] and contain [[Creep Cake]]s.
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File:Area-Clockwork Tunnels-Mysterious Room1G.png |Entrance to this event's Mysterious Room, colloquially called a "cake nest."
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File:Confetti-Confetti-Overworld.png              |[[Confetti]] can be used any time you want, not just during the Anniversary!
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</gallery>
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==Calendar==
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The {{PAGENAME}} has happened several times. Below is a calendar for each occurrence of this event.
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{{CalendarTable/Start}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 1
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|news #  = 43
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|start    = 4 April 2012
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|end      = 10 April 2012
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|duration = 7 days
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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'''Gameplay''':
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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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*[[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}}
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 2
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|news #  = 74
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|start    = 3 April 2013
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|end      = 16 April 2013
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|duration = 14 days
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|notes    = The {{PrizeBox|Anniversary}} was introduced during this event. Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe "prize pack" were available via this box instead.
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See Also: {{Release|2013-04-03}} (Included a major "UI Overhaul")
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}}
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| #        = 3
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| news #  = 108
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| start    = 2 April 2014
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| end      = 9 April 2014
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| duration = 8 days
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| notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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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
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|news #  = 149
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|start    = 1 April 2015
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|end      = 7 April 2015
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|duration = 7 days
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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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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*{{equip|Prismatic Grand Topper}} accessory
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*{{equip|Prismatic Field Cap}} costume
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*{{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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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 5
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|news #  = 190
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|start    = 4 April 2016
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|end      = 18 April 2016
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|duration = 14 days
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|notes    =  {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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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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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 6
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|news #  = 214
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|start    = 4 April 2017
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|end      = 17 April 2017
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|duration = 14 days
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|notes    =  {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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*{{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2017}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Surprise 2017}}
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}}
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[[Golden Slime Casino]] could be found in the Clockworks during this event.
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 7
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|news #  = 237
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|start    = 30 March 2018
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|end      = 13 April 2018
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|duration = 15 days
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|notes    =  {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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*{{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2018}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Surprise 2018}}
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}}
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[[Golden Slime Casino]] could be found in the Clockworks during this event.
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{{Token|Cake Slice|20px}} tokens expired on 16th April (2 days after event end). Temporary cake helmets expired on 14th May (1 month after event end).
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 8
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|news #  = 256
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|start    = 29 March 2019
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|end      = 10 April 2019
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|duration = 13 days
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|notes    =  {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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*{{PrizeBox|Anniversary 2019}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Surprise 2019}}
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}}
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{{Token|Cake Slice|20px}} tokens expired on 15th April (5 days after event end). Cake vendors left on the same day. Temporary cake helmets expired on 13th May.
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 9
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|news #  = 276
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|start    = 31 March 2020
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|end      = 14 April 2020
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|duration = 15 days
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|notes    = This year there wasn't a [[Surprise Box]].
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{{Token|Cake Slice|20px}} tokens expired on 19th April (5 days after event end). Cake vendors left on the same day. Temporary cake helmets expired on 17th May.
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}}
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{{Table/End}}
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{{clear}}
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{{event see also}}
  
 
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[[Category:Events]]
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[[Category:Caketastrophe|*]]

Latest revision as of 05:33, 13 May 2020

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
Main article: Total Caketastrophe!

"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
Main article: A Gremlin in Knead

"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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If you disagree, discuss your concerns on the the talk page before editing.

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 Bulky, Biscotti, and Maskwell.

  • The Auction House during Caketastrophe event.

  • Map of this event's Mysterious Room. They are found in the Arcade and contain Creep Cakes.

  • Entrance to this event's 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 News art for this occurrence.
2012.10
4 April 2012
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10 April 2012 		7 days

See Also: release 2012-04-04

2 News art for this occurrence.
2013.05
3 April 2013
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16 April 2013 		14 days The Usable-Anniversary Prize Box icon.png Anniversary Prize Box was introduced during this event. Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe "prize pack" were available via this box instead.

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

3 News art for this occurrence.
2014.08
2 April 2014
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9 April 2014 		8 days

See Also: release 2014-04-02

4 News art for this occurrence.
2015.11
1 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.

6 News art for this occurrence.
2017.08
4 April 2017
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17 April 2017 		14 days

Golden Slime Casino could be found in the Clockworks during this event.

7 News art for this occurrence.
2018.05
30 March 2018
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13 April 2018 		15 days

Golden Slime Casino could be found in the Clockworks during this event.

Token-Cake Slice.png Cake Slice tokens expired on 16th April (2 days after event end). Temporary cake helmets expired on 14th May (1 month after event end).

8 News art for this occurrence.
2019.06
29 March 2019
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10 April 2019 		13 days

Token-Cake Slice.png Cake Slice tokens expired on 15th April (5 days after event end). Cake vendors left on the same day. Temporary cake helmets expired on 13th May.

9 News art for this occurrence.
2020.05
31 March 2020
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14 April 2020 		15 days This year there wasn't a Surprise Box.

Token-Cake Slice.png Cake Slice tokens expired on 19th April (5 days after event end). Cake vendors left on the same day. Temporary cake helmets expired on 17th May.

See Also

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