Queen of the Carnival

**Update 2.39** released on July 19, 2023, introduced the Queen of the Carnival Main Event and added one new Hidden Object Location to the game: Square of Masks

    **From Mytona:**

🎉 The latest 8th ANNIVERSARY update is out! 👑

Join Darkwood's celebration in the new Queen of the Carnival event. 💃🏽 🎭 Solve a new mystery, enjoy the festive mood with your favorite characters, and spend an unforgettable evening in the Square of Masks. 🎆

🎁 Get a free gift from Seekers Notes Developers to celebrate the game's birthdate.🎁

**Update Information:**

NEW

* Vibrant Square of Masks location!
* Unique event to honor Darkwood Day!
* New trophy skins! Get the whole collection
* Guild Top 1,000 for banishing monsters!
* Exclusive event rewards and mysterious creatures. Only the best for you!

EVEN MORE FUN

* Help Amelia Anders assemble a collection of astonishing tales in the Darkwood Stories event!
* The grand Bloom Festival event: unlock all the festival rewards!
* Guild competition: Magister's Path!
* Paint a picture in the Colorful Adventure event
* The Starcatcher event: catch as many rewards as you can!
* Join Gremlin Fun and compete for the top spots
* Tasty event: Ice Cream for Yeti! Help Yeti find amazing prizes
* Search for the Talisman: explore locations and put together a mighty artifact
* Take part in the Air Races event, overtake your opponents, and get valuable rewards
* Unravel the Emerald Mystery and get a unique guardian—Charles the Lion!

1. ↑ Creative Meetings has been renamed Darkwood Stories

NEW IN THE UPDATE

* Get a NEW GIFT: Happy Darkwood Day from the Game Developers!
* Join the NEW EVENT, Darkwood Mail.
* NEW: Reach Virtuoso rank in the event location to earn trophy skins with a "Zodiac signs" theme. Each update's Trophy skin is unique and can only be obtained in the corresponding event. Get all 13 Trophies from the collection!
* Enjoy a NEW OFFER for Happy Darkwood Day!
* Ancient Cards game now has the precise arrow that allows you to turn over all the cards again for a limited time.
* Improved opening animations for locations and quests.
* NEW TALISMAN: Magic Pulse. Lets you explore an event location without expending energy. (You can win it in the Starcatcher event)

### **Access Pass**

Regular Locations (3-5 per location) *or*

**Access Pass Requirements**

## Queen of the Carnival

Players have from July 19, 2023 until August 16, 2023 (28 days) to complete 3 Special Event Challenges in the Queen of the Carnival event to win its unique rewards.

The number of days left in the Main event is located at the top of the events/offers list on the right side of the screen and is designated with a decorative border.

### Event Challenge 1: Avatars / Reach the Rank of Virtuoso

Reach the rank of Virtuoso in the Square of Masks and become the proud owner of two event avatars!

Explore the Square of Masks to achieve higher ranks.

*This challenge is divided into 5 Stages, with a reward given at each stage of completion:*

1. Anchor of Luck talisman
2. Marble Chest
3. Sponge Cake Roll
4. Red Crystal
5. Tool Kit Chest, unique Leo Skin and avatars

#### Avatars

Event Avatars are awarded upon reaching the rank of Virtuoso in the Square of Masks.

After reaching the rank of Virtuoso, a second Avatars Event Challenge appears in the event location. Explore the Square of Masks, reach 30% completion in the rank of Virtuoso, and receive unique animated avatars!

### Event Challenge 2: Assemble 5 Event Collections and Craft a Special Item

Assemble 5 event collections, craft a special item, and get the Whirlwind of Fun chest and a unique jewelry box!

*This challenge is divided into 6 Stages, with a reward given at each stage of completion:*

1. Fragrant Tea
2. Double Rocket
3. Chocolate Strawberries
4. Secret to Success chest
5. Gold Cloak talisman
6. Whirlwind of Fun chest and the Lights of the Masquerade jewelry box

#### Event Collections

Listed below are the 5 collections players must gather to complete the event's quests. A random artifact fixer is also awarded when a collection is combined.

The final (6th stage) requires the final item to be crafted (assembled) at the Fortune Teller and claimed.

Once the Queen of the Carnival Event is over, these collection items can be acquired by purchasing a special event Carnival Echo chest from the Store.

#### Jewelry Box

Complete Event Challenge 2: Assemble 5 event collections and craft a special item and obtain the Lights of the Masquerade Jewelry Box.

### Event Challenge 3: Placate the Event's Creatures

Collect 100 playful boas for placating this event's creatures, get two valuable talismans and a unique picture, and take part in the global Top 1,000!

Creatures must be located on the Darkwood Town Map and placated using the placating items required for each creature. As each creature is placated, playful boas will be awarded, adding to the total needed to reach each level.

*This challenge is divided into 5 Stages, with a reward given at each stage of completion:*

1. Precise Arrow
2. Wise Owl talisman
3. Ice Cream with Fruits
4. Treasure of the Dawn chest
5. Two Beaded Purse talismans and the Carnival Guests picture

#### Event Creatures

**Level 1 Creature**

**Level 2 Creature**

**Level 3 Creature**

## Top 1000 Guilds

    The Top 1000 Guilds Competition is a competition between guilds for banishing or placating **event** creatures. All the points earned by members of a guild during the competition will be counted towards the guild's overall score.

Depending on the guild's place in the Top 1,000, all members will get unique emblems with the current event creatures as a reward.

**Emblems for Queen of the Carnival:**

Level 3 Creature in Gold FrameLevel 2 Creature in Gold FrameLevel 1 Creature in Gold FrameLevel 3 Creature in Silver FrameLevel 2 Creature in Silver FrameLevel 1 Creature in Silver FrameLevel 3 Creature in Copper FrameLevel 2 Creature in Copper FrameLevel 1 Creature in Copper Frame
## Trophy Skin

Now, when you participate in the main event and progress in the update's location, you have the opportunity to obtain a special, unique trophy skin. This trophy skin is part of a larger collection consisting of all 13 trophies, with this year's theme centered around "zodiac signs". Don't miss out on the chance to decorate your map with the entire collection. Each update's Trophy skin is unique and can only be obtained in the corresponding event. Get all 13 Trophies from the collection!

Reach Virtuoso rank in the Square of Masks to earn the Leo trophy skin. The trophy skin is applied to your existing trophies, altering their appearance. The Leo trophy skin will replace the existing Defender trophy icon.

## Special Anniversary Decorations

Special Anniversary Decorations were used for the loading screen and within the Location windows. Flowers were added around the object list and timer.

**Special Anniversary Calendar**

## Events Schedule Time Change

Mytona had been gradually changing start times (from 8:00 AM UTC to 00:00 UTC) for mini-events during In the Sea's Grip update 2.38 (June 21, 2023). The Queen of the Carnival update brought with it the new time change for all mini events. Mini events used to start at 8:00 AM UTC, but with this update they all start at 00:00 UTC.