Secret Experiment

**Update 2.42** released on October 11, 2023, introduced the Secret Experiment Main Event and added one new Hidden Object Location to the game: Chamber of Horrors

    **From Mytona:**

🕰️ The Secret Experiment Update: The countdown to midnight begins, and the fate of Darkwood hangs in the balance. Are you prepared to confront the chilling truth and bring justice to this haunting Halloween night?

🕯️ Follow the Trail: Unveil the shocking secrets hidden in the shadows of the new location - Cabinet of Horrors!

🎉 Trick or Treat: It's not all doom and gloom—participate in thrilling events and get spine-tingling rewards that will send shivers down your spine!

Get ready for a Halloween Update that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 🧛‍♂️🌕 Don't miss your chance to be the hero in this dark tale of mystery, suspense, and supernatural intrigue!

**Update Information:**

*The spine-chilling Secret Experiment event is here! Download it now and get free energy!*

NEW

* Mysterious Chamber of Horrors location!
* Check out the Gallery of Memories, where all your pictures from the Darkwood Stories event are kept!
* Updated profile window!
* The opening of the Rabbit Café! Impress the restaurant critic
* Guild Top 1,000 for banishing monsters!
* Exclusive event rewards and mysterious creatures. Only the best for you!

IT'S GOING TO BE HORRIBLY FUN

* Help a writer find inspiration in the Creative Meetings 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—Danny the Ferret!

NEW IN THE UPDATE

* Redesigned player profile
* "Darkwood Stories" Photo Album
* Revamped "Darkwood Stories" background

1. ↑ Mytona used the name "Creative Meetings" in the release notes. "Creative Meetings" was renamed "Darkwood Stories" previously. This must have just been an oversight on Mytona's part. The mini-event is still named "Darkwood Stories"

### **Access Pass**

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

**Access Pass Requirements**

**At the end of the Secret Experiment event, any leftover Cunning Pumpkin Access Passes will be converted to regular Access Passes for Premium locations.**

## Secret Experiment

Players have from October 11, 2023 until November 8, 2023 (28 days) to complete 3 Special Event Challenges in the Secret Experiment 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 Chamber of Horrors and become the proud owner of two event avatars!

Explore the Chamber of Horrors to achieve higher ranks.

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

1. Lightning in a Bottle
2. Erudite's Treasure
3. Sour Sludge
4. Owl Wisdom talisman
5. Tool Kit Chest, unique Scorpio Skin and avatars

#### Avatars

Event Avatars are awarded upon reaching the rank of Virtuoso in the Chamber of Horrors.

After reaching the rank of Virtuoso, a second Avatars Event Challenge appears in the event location. Explore the Chamber of Horrors, 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 Forbidden Loot chest and a unique jewelry box!

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

1. Pumpkin Shake
2. Double Rocket
3. Singing Jelly
4. Eye of Luck talisman
5. Floral Breeze talisman
6. Forbidden Loot chest and the Revival Treasure Box 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 3rd Stage requires the item to be crafted (assembled) at the Fortune Teller and claimed. (Note: Normally the final (6th) stage requires the item to be crafted at a merchant.)

Once the Secret Experiment Event is over, these collection items can be acquired by purchasing a special event TBA chest from the Store.

#### Jewelry Box

Complete Event Challenge 2: Assemble 5 event collections and craft a special item and obtain the Revival Treasure Box Jewelry Box.

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

Collect 100 mystical pyramids for banishing 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 banished using the banishing items required for each creature. As each creature is banished, mystical pyramids 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. Flying Waffles
2. Glove
3. Scaredy Apple
4. Old Crown talisman
5. Two Magic Charge talismans and the Creepy Trio 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 Secret Experiment:**

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 Chamber of Horrors to earn the Scorpio trophy skin. The trophy skin is applied to your existing trophies, altering their appearance. The Scorpio trophy skin will replace the existing Regular Customer trophy icon.

## Gallery of Memories

Secret Experiment introduced the Gallery or Memories into the game. It is a part of the Darkwood Stories mini-event. Collect stickers from Darkwood Stories and complete the album pages!

## Redesigned Player Profile

❗️NEW IN THIS UPDATE❗️: Redesigned player profile! 😍

We're excited to introduce a new player profile design. Show off your personality and your achievements to your friends! 🕵️‍♀️

Customize it to your liking

* Avatar: Choose from a variety of avatars that best represent your style.
* Frame: Pick a frame to encase your beautiful avatar and make a statement.
* Medal: Display your achievements with an exclusive medal.
* Guardian: Show your most beloved helper, the adorable guardian!
* Picture: Decorate your profile with a stunning Colorful Adventure event picture of your choice.
* Jewelry Box: Choose your most beautiful jewelry box so that everyone can see it.
* Background: Change the background to match your mood or theme.

Don't miss out on the chance to create your dream profile—download the update and explore all the fantastic customization options we've prepared for you. Enjoy expressing yourself and connecting with other Seekers in a whole new way! 🤩

## New Logo

Mytona introduced a brand new logo during the Secret Experiment update.

## Special Halloween Decorations

A special Halloween loading screen was used during this update as well as a Halloween Icon for the Game.