Day of Memories

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Day of Memories is a seasonal summer festival, meant to honor those who have passed away.

## Overview

Day of Memories is an annual festival that takes place on the 27th of Summer. Events start at 8:00 in the morning and end at 2:00 the following day.

The Festival Store will be available during the festival's event days.

## Registration

The player can sign up for the Ghost hunting event starting at 8:00 in the morning until the event starts at 20:00. The registration booth can be found in Martle's Square in front of City Hall.

If the player hasn't already, they will also be prompted for registration at the end of opening ceremonies.

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The event occurs on the night of the 27th day of Summer and lingers for the following four days. Players will notice the town is decorated with spooky glowing cacti and other seasonal decorations. On the 27th of Summer, Matilda will host a meeting just before the Fireside Meeting that details the purpose of the festival and in the first year, the player will see a popup on their screen inviting them to sign up for Ghost hunting.

The event marks its beginning at 24:00 on the 28th and lasts until the 3rd of Autumn. The actual celebration for the Day of Memories and the Ghost hunting event takes place on the 3rd of Autumn. On that day, players who haven't signed up for the Ghost hunting event may still signup before the event takes place at 20:00. After the Ghost hunting event, players then may participate in the releasing of festival lanterns at 24:00.

## Opening Ceremony

The player can attend the opening ceremony in Martle's Square between 16:00 and 18:00.

Everyone bows their head in silence.

## Ghost Hunting

If the player signed up for Ghost hunting, the event can be started in Martle's Square at 20:00.

### How to play

The event is divided into into two different rounds. In one, the player is the **Ghost** that needs to hide. In the other, the player is the **Ghost Hunter**, that needs to find ghosts. The goal of both rounds for winning is the same: Collect the most badges.

Ranking first in either event will earn the "Who Ya Gonna Call... ?" Achievement.

#### Player is the ghost

The player will play 2 rounds as the **Ghost**.

In the first phase of each round, the player is given 3 random disguises. The player must collect badges and hide before the time runs out.

In the second phase, ghost hunters go out hunting for ghosts. If the player is found during the second phase, they will be disqualified and the round will end. If the player found a "Great Hiding Spot", they can simply remain still until time runs out.

Victory condition: The player is not found

Defeat: If the player fails the condition, they will lose half of the collected badges for the round.

The player will receive 5 badges at the end of both rounds regardless of victory status.

Tips:

* Find a hiding spot first: If you're not hiding before the time runs out, you are automatically disqualified.
* Find a "Great Hiding Spot": A "So-So Hiding Spot" has a chance of being found and a "Bad Hiding Spot" will definitely be found.
* Location is everything: Always position beside or behind other objects, never in front.
* Match your environment: Choose the random disguise that blends in the most with the surrounding areas.

#### Player is the ghost hunter

The player will play 2 rounds as the **Ghost Hunter** consisting of two phases.

In the first phase, the player will be placed in the tent while ghosts find a place to hide. During this time, the player can play the arcade game in the tent to earn more **Detectors**.

In the second phase, the player can go collect badges and find ghosts. When the player finds a suspicious object, they can use the **Detector** to scan them. If successful, the Sandrocker will pop out and the player will collect all their badges.

Victory condition: The player found at least one ghost.

Defeat: If the player fails the condition, they will lose half of the collected badges for the round.

If the player met the victory conditions both times, they will receive 5 bonus badges for the ranking chart.

Tips:

* Look for a wiggle: Hidden ghosts will wiggle (with sound effects) every few seconds.

### Rewards

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The player receives Festival Badges as a reward based on the total number of badges earned for each Ghosthunting event.

The player can receive between 50 (0 badges collected) and 250 (Rank 1 earned) Festival Badges per event.

## Wishing Festival

This event takes place in the open area between the Blue Moon Saloon and Sandrock Station between 24:00 and 2:00. Sandrockers and the player can launch wishing lanterns into the sky in remembrance of those lost.

This is also a good time to take photos with the townsfolk.