Energy

Each Hidden Object Location investigation and Puzzle game costs Energy points to play.

The number of Energy points required varies between Locations and Puzzles. This will increase as the the Rank of the Location/Puzzle increases.

Locations that contain Anomalies cost additional Energy points to play, unless you Dispel the anomaly before playing.

You can find your current number of Energy points at the top centre of your Darkwood Town Map.

## Energy Level and Maximum Energy

The energy bar on the top center of the Darkwood Town Map shows your current and maximum Energy points in this form: current energy points/maximum energy points and energy restoration timer.

*In the example in the picture: the player has 169 out of a maximum 215 energy points available with the next unit of energy regenerating in 11 seconds.*

**When you start a new game of *Seekers Notes: Hidden Mystery*, your starting maximum energy is 35 points. Your maximum energy points will increase by 5 units for each new Game Level you attain.**

The energy restoration timer will not appear when you are at or over the maximum energy amount.

## Energy Restoration

Your Energy points restore slowly over time and are restored to maximum each time you reach a new level in the game.

Your Energy recovers over time at a rate of 1 Energy point every 3 minutes. The clock under your Energy points shows how much time is left before a new Energy point is restored.

Once you reach your maximum, the clock stops and your Energy will not start restoring again until your Energy points drop below the maximum level again.

However, you can still gain Energy points from Trophies or by using Energy items in your inventory, and these will still be added to your current total Energy points, even if the total is more than your maximum.

You can increase the rate your Energy restores for a short period of time by using Talismans you can win in the game such as the Spinning Top (triples Energy recovery for 30 minutes) and the Thunder Amulet (increases Energy recovery rate by 5 for 90 minutes) or using Talismans you can buy in the Store for Rubies such as the Fire Crystal (increases Energy recovery rate by 10 for 2 hours).

The Golden Chicken Artifact increases Energy recovery rate by 10 like the Fire Crystal, but lasts for 24 hours instead of 2 hours.

## Play the Events

Events such as the Mini Events and Magister's Path Guild Competition provide Energy as a reward for successfully completing the location.

* Starcatcher (free to play) ~ up to 10 energy rewarded
* Magister's Path (MP energy to play) ~ 5 energy rewarded

## Using Food Items to Restore Energy

As you play Hidden Object Locations and Puzzles, your Energy supply will be reduced by the cost of each play. Once you run out of Energy points you must either wait for your Energy points to restore at a rate of 1 Energy point every 3 minutes (faster if you are using Talismans/Artifacts) or you can use food items won in the game or bought using Rubies to restore some of your Energy so you can continue playing.

If you try to press the Explore button on a Hidden Object Location or the Solve button on a Puzzle game when you do not have the required amount of Energy points, an 'Insufficient energy' warning will pop up and you will be given the option to use an Energy item in your Inventory, buy the Energy food item you require in the Store for Rubies, or be given the amount of time you must wait to earn the Energy required to play.

You can use Energy food items at any point in the game (even when you already have Energy) by pressing the Inventory icon on your Darkwood Town Map to open your Inventory and selecting the Energy tab (Lightning Symbol). Pressing the icon for any food item you have in your inventory will bring up an Information box describing what the item does, where to find it by playing and how many you currently have in your inventory.

Purchase with Rubies in the Store. *Other food items will appear in the Store temporarily when Events are on.*

## Collections that Reward Energy Items

Below is the list of collections that reward Energy items when combined. See the List of Collections for a full list of collections and what they reward.

## Using Talismans/Artifacts to Restore Energy

You can increase the rate your Energy restores for a short period of time by using Talismans won in the game such as the Spinning Top (triples Energy recovery for 30 minutes) and the Thunder Amulet (increases Energy recovery rate by 5 for 90 minutes) or using Talismans bought in the Store for Rubies such as the Fire Crystal (increases Energy recovery rate by 10 for 2 hours).

The Golden Chicken Artifact increases Energy recovery rate by 10 like the Fire Crystal, but lasts for 24 hours instead of 2 hours. In order to create a Golden Chicken, you must first combine 1 each of 5 different Collections. You then Combine these Collections together: Basket of Food, Bowl of Cookies, Napkin Holder, Layer Cake and Tea Set.

**Important:** Talismans and Artifacts change the rate that the Energy Timer decreases. If the Energy Timer is not counting down, then they **cannot** have any effect. This means that if you reach your maximum Energy while using an Energy Talisman or Artifact, they will stop being effective. Since your Energy will stop restoring, the Energy Timer will stop, and the Talisman/Artifact cannot speed up a stopped clock.

However, the Talisman/Artifact's own Timer will continue to count down even though it is not longer aiding in Energy restoration. This means that you should make sure that you are well below your maximum energy if you plan on leaving an Energy Talisman/Artifact running while you are not playing the game, in order to get the most out of them.

There are currently 4 Energy Talismans and 1 Energy Artifact available in the game:

## Collections that Reward Energy Talismans

Below is the list of collections that reward Energy talismans such as the Spinning Top and the Thunder Amulet. See the List of Collections for a full list of collections and what they reward and the Artifacts page for details on the Golden Chicken Artifact which also increases the rate of Energy restoration.

## Chests with Food Items

During time restricted Holiday events added by certain Updates, there may be additional Energy Boosters available in the game: either by completing challenges or by purchasing in the Store. There are usually 6 new food items which are holiday themed, comprising a full set that is collected in a chest.

The new 'holiday themed' foods are equivalent to one of the standard default Energy Boosters in the game, restoring slightly more energy than normal when consumed. These new items give approximately 20% more energy.

Listed below are the Chests containing a full set of unique food Energy Boosters offered in the Store and Bank during Special Events, the Special Event in which they first appeared, their individual Energy Value, and the Costs to buy in Store.

## Restores Energy

Truffles
30 Energy
Obtain through Collections
Purchase in Store 5 Rubies
Banana Pudding
35 EnergyBerry Mousse
35 EnergyChocolate Miracle
35 EnergyChrysanthemum Tea
35 EnergyDelicate Breakfast
35 EnergyDelicious Coffee
35 EnergyEnchanted Strawberry
35 EnergyFloral Tea
35 EnergyFreakshake
35 EnergyFruit Canapés
35 EnergyFruit Jelly Candies
35 EnergyHot Dog
35 EnergyHot Tea
35 EnergyMango Smoothie
35 EnergyMulled Cranberry Tea
35 EnergyRaspberry Dessert
35 EnergyStrawberry Pudding
35 EnergySummer Gingerbread
35 EnergySweet Pie
35 EnergySweet Tartlets
35 EnergySweet Tea
35 EnergyVanilla Cupcake
35 EnergyVibrant Mocktail
35 EnergyWonderful Treat
35 Energy
Coffee a la Vienne
50 Energy
Obtain through Collections
Purchase in Store 8 Rubies
Airy Mousse
60 EnergyAssortment of Candy
60 EnergyAvocado Toast
60 EnergyCandypot
60 EnergyChocolate Brownies
60 EnergyCoconut Ice Cream
60 EnergyCone
60 EnergyDelicate Rolls
60 EnergyExquisite Snack
60 EnergyExquisite Tea
60 EnergyFestive Breakfast
60 EnergyFragrant Charlotte
60 EnergyGlazed Cookies
60 EnergyGlazed Monsters
60 EnergyIce Cream with Fruits
60 EnergyJelly Wonder
60 EnergyLemon Posset
60 EnergyLovely Cakes
60 EnergyMagic Meringue
60 EnergyMeringue Flowers
60 EnergyPumpkin Lollipop
60 EnergyScrumptious Snack
60 EnergyStrawberries and Cream
60 EnergySugar Cookies
60 EnergyTaiyaki
60 Energy
Belgian Waffles
100 Energy
Obtain through Collections
Purchase in Store 15 Rubies
A Students Lunch
120 EnergyBox of Chocolates
120 EnergyChocolate Petit Four
120 EnergyCreme Brulee
120 EnergyDessert Cookies
120 EnergyExquisite Berry Drink
120 EnergyFluffy Cake
120 EnergyGlazed Candy
120 EnergyGrilled Corn on the Cob
120 EnergyHalloween Assortment
120 EnergyHearty Breakfast
120 EnergyMelon Dessert
120 EnergyRaspberry Jam
120 EnergyTea Cookies
120 EnergyTropical Drink
120 EnergyWatermelon
120 Energy
Cake
150 Energy
Obtain through Collections
Purchase in Store 22 Rubies
Assorted Cakes
180 EnergyBlackberry Cheesecake
180 EnergyCapcakes
180 EnergyChocolate Eggs
180 EnergyChocolate Strawberries
180 EnergyColorful Cookies
180 EnergyDelicious Pasta
180 EnergyDonut
180 EnergyFortune Cookies
180 EnergyHearty Breakfast
180 EnergyMeat Bliss
180 EnergyMint Cupcakes
180 EnergyMint Fudge
180 EnergyMysterious Pastry
180 EnergySweet Trio
180 Energy
Salad
250 Energy
Obtain through Collections
Purchase in Store 35 Rubies
Apple Strudel
300 EnergyBibimbap
300 EnergyCarnival Ice Cream
300 EnergyCherry Delight
300 EnergyChocolates
300 EnergyChocolate Assortment
300 EnergyChocolate Mousse
300 EnergyChristmas Cake
300 EnergyDelicious Bento
300 EnergyDessert of Champions
300 EnergyFluffy Bunny Buns
300 EnergyFragrant Dinner
300 EnergyGingerbread Cabin
300 EnergyRatatouille
300 EnergyShrimp Skewers
300 EnergySignature Pie
300 EnergySummer Cheesecake
300 EnergySushi
300 EnergySweet Assortment
300 EnergyTangyuan
300 EnergyTasty Coterie
300 Energy
Grilled Fish
500 Energy
Purchase in Store 65 Rubies
Berry Cake
600 EnergyBirthday Cake
600 EnergyChocolate Joy
600 EnergyColorful Cake
600 EnergyCrown of Celebration
600 EnergyFantasist's Cake
600 EnergyHoliday Masterpiece
600 EnergyJuicy Steak
600 EnergyRaspberry Heart
600 EnergyRice Cake
600 EnergySea Cake
600 EnergySweet Delight
600 EnergyVegetable Casserole
600 Energy
### Energy amount to be determined

Banana CakesCarrot CakeChocolate EggsChocolate MousseCoffee GranitaCold TerrorCookie PopsCranberry SorbetBerry DessertMacaroonsEnchanted GingerbreadExquisite TreatsFestive PuddingFig TartletFrosted MuffinsFruity DelightGhostly CakeHomemade CookiesHot ChocolateIce DaintyIced CookiesLemonadeLemon SherbetLove DessertMelon Ice CreamMerry TreatsOrange StrudelPanna CottaPink CupcakesRainbow Hard CandiesRaspberry ParfaitSpiced ShakeStrawberry GelatoStrawberry ParfaitSweet Cake RollsTraditional CakesWitch's Cocktail