Grim’s Haunted Mansion: The Halloween Spooktacular
Ah, Halloween! If ever there were a busiest time of year for our dear overlord the Grim Reaper, this would be it. With that spookiest of holidays on the horizon, he’s soon to have his work cut out for him: looming, lurking, glowering, and quite possibly some swooping. Last year, he took a little vacation beforehand just to clear his head before diving into the fray, and this year, he’s had the courtesy to leave HQ a little note about his intention to do the same. We do hope Grim has fun.
But besides his message to HQ, Grim has also left us a special message for all of you, Eyewirers! The opportunity of a lifetime awaits.
October 20th is the day just after the new moon. From that date until the moon’s first quarter, Grim’s Haunted Mansion will manifest itself on Eyewire. Further details of your housesitting mission are below!
*All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).*
Accuracy Happy Hours
First session runs from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday 10/20
Second session runs from 10:00 PM to midnight on Friday 10/20
Your first lesson begins in darkness. Which creature of the night is best at getting around in pitch black? A bat, of course. Hone some echolocation skills to navigate Grim’s attic without tripping over anything!
Swag: Most accurate player completing at least 20 cubes wins 1 t-shirt!
Bonuses:
1st Place Accuracy – 10,000 points
2nd Place Accuracy – 8,000 points
3rd Place Accuracy – 6,000 points
Achieve 95% Accuracy – 5,000 points
Achieve 90% Accuracy – 3,000 points
Achieve 80% Accuracy – 2,000 points
1,000 points for anyone under 80% who still plays at least 20 cubes in either slot.
(These bonus thresholds are non-cumulative, i.e. they will not combine. If you earn 3rd place, for instance, and presumably got over 95% accuracy, you still earn a 6,000 point bonus, not 11,000.)
Hunt
Begins at 12:01 AM on Saturday 10/21
Ends at 12:00 PM on Thursday 10/26
A strange, noxious ooze has taken over the mansion’s master bedroom. It’s like walking through a swamp of mergers! It would probably please Grim if you cleaned up the mess before he’s home.
Swag: 1 mug will be raffled among the top 5 players!
Bonuses:
Each merger found – 1,000 points
7,500 additional points if all 12 are found
200 point bonus available on each merger to the player whose guess is closest
250 point bonus available to any player who guesses within 10 voxels of a merger
Trivia
Begins at 11:00 AM on Sunday 10/22
Continues until 11:00 AM on Tuesday 10/24
Finishes with Power Hour from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesday 10/24
Here in Grim’s kitchen, a very special ouija board asks you the questions! What do you know about neuroscience and spooky stuff?
Swag: The top player will win 1 mug!
Bonuses:
For every question —
1st to answer – 300 points
2nd to answer – 200 points
3rd to answer – 100 points
Zombies vs. Vampires
Begins at 11:00 AM on Tuesday 10/24
Ends at 11:00 AM on Wednesday 10/25
Out on the lawn, it’s now time to oversee Grim’s annual spookball game. Which team shall reign supreme?
Swag: 1 shirt and 1 mug will be raffled among the top 50% of players on the winning team!
Bonuses:
Earn 5,000 points – 2,500 bonus
Earn 15,000 points – 5,000 bonus
Earn 25,000 points – 10,000 bonus
Every additional 25,000 points – 5,000 bonus
Winning team – 10,000 bonus
Team winner – 5,000 bonus
#1 overall score – 10,000 bonus
#2 overall score – 5,000 bonus
#3 overall score – 2,500 bonus
Horror Movie Marathon
Begins at 8:00 AM on Wednesday 10/25
Ends at 8:00 AM on Thursday 10/26
The ultimate test of endurance for all who wish to become a little more like Grim: can you survive 24 hours in his basement with nothing to do but watch his entire low-budget horror movie collection? See if your sanity remains intact!
Swag: 1 shirt, 1 mug, and 1 poster will be raffled among the top 25% of participating players!
Bonuses:
Complete 20 cubes – 2,000 point bonus
Complete 50 cubes – 5,000 point bonus
Complete 150 cubes – 20,000 point bonus
Complete 300 cubes – 40,000 point bonus
For every 150 cubes above 300 cubes – 2,500 points
If the cell is completed within 24 hrs, those mappers who:
- Complete at least 50 cubes will win rights to vote on a new name for the marathon cell.
- Complete at least 200 cubes will win rights to nominate a new name for the marathon cell.
Grim’s Haunted Mansion Closing Ceremony
Begins at 4:00 PM on Friday 10/27
Come celebrate the end of this competition, where admins will recognize everyone’s achievements. As always, we will include a round of promotions for Scouts, Scythes, Mystics, Moderators, and Mentors. If you’d like a promotion, you can request them here.
Artwork by Daniela Gamba