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News Years Mouse Joins the Party!
30 December 2010
Hold onto your toboggans, hunters! The New Years Mouse has joined the celebration at the Festive Comet!
The New Years Mouse is busy setting up fireworks displays and hoarding bottles of the King's Reserve Bubbleh, but if you're lucky you might catch one in between their celebration setup duties. If you're really lucky (like, really, really lucky) you may even find one of those bottles of bubbleh to keep for yourself!
2010 has been a great year in Gnawnia! A huge thanks goes out to the MouseHunt Community from the entire HitGrab Team for making 2010 such a fun year!
Here's looking forward to a 2011 full of MouseHunting, having fun and making new friends!
The Final Hunt Begins - Squeaker Claws Released!
23 December 2010
The final hunt begins!
The Slay Ride Mouse and Squeaker Claws are on the loose!
Complete your Explosive Toboggan Ride and save the 2010 Winter Star!The 12th and Final Mouse of Winter
Slay Ride Mouse
Has loot to build the Explosive Toboggan Ride -- Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info.
The Slay Ride Mouse is the 12th and final Mouse of Winter! Once you have captured all 12 Mice of Winter, it won't be long before Squeaker Claws shows up to put an end to your holiday hunting.Frozen Fromage and Nutmeg Cheese
Once you have captured all 12 Mice of Winter, the magic glow of the 12 light bulbs will allow you to thaw Frozen Fromage.
Frozen in the middle of the block of ice is a morsel of Nutmeg Cheese, a perfect accompaniment to eggnog and a known favourite of Squeaker Claws.
Although Squeaker Claws can be attracted with other types of cheese, Nutmeg Cheese will almost guarantee an encounter with the villain!Squeaker Claws and the 2010 Winter Star
Once you have collected all 12 lights from the 12 Mice of Winter you'll be able to attract the Squeaker Claws Mouse!
If you capture Squeaker Claws and find the 2010 Winter Star, the Great Winter Tree will light up once again and you'll save the Great Winter Hunt!Visiting the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet
Explosive Toboggan Ride Trap
Once you've collected the parts of the Explosive Toboggan Ride you'll be able to exchange them at the Festive Comet Trapsmith along with 10,000 gold for the trap. If you wish to upgrade the Explosive Toboggan Ride, carefully dismantle it with your hunters hammer and craft the resulting parts together with all five upgrade pieces. The container of lava requires a metal with a high melting point to ensure the lava does not melt through its container.Larry's Loot Checklist
Need some help checking what festive loot you have collected so far? Click here to view Larry's Festive Loot Checklist. At a glance you'll be able to see what items you have collected so far, along with a few tips on where to find those you have yet to collect.
Ringing in the New Year
The New Years Mouse is ready to party! Keep an eye open and be ready to sound your horn as the new year draws closer. This mouse is sure to make an appearance before the end of 2010!
The Great Winter Hunt ends January 6th, 2011
Make sure to head to the Festive Comet and sound your horn!
Happy Holiday Hunting!
Snow Fort Mouse at the Festive Comet
22 December 2010
Two new mice at the Festive Comet!
The Snow Fort and Mouse of Winter Future are on the loose!
Both have special loot!The 11th Mouse of Winter
Snow Fort Mouse
Has loot to build the Explosive Toboggan Ride -- Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info.From the safety of a snow fort, this mouse bombards hunter's traps with tightly packed balls of snow. The snowball sets off the trap, making the cheese easy to steal.
The Third of "The Three Ghosts"
Mouse of Winter Future
The Scrooge Mouse has another ghostly visitor at the Festive Comet. Will this final ghost cause Scrooge to have a change of heart? This is an elusive mouse that enjoys the taste of Seasoned Gouda and holds an item used in to build an upgrade for the Explosive Toboggan Ride.Tomorrow is the Finale!
Tomorrow the 12th and final Mouse of Winter will be released along with the festi-villain mastermind behind the attack on the Festive Comet -- Squeaker Claws. Once you've captured all 12 Mice of Winter, you'll be able to hunt Squeaker Claws to retrieve the 2010 Winter Star! Good luck, and don't forget to have some Winter Star Sunglasses handy to protect your eyes when the tree lit!
The Great Winter Hunt ends January 6th, 2011
Make sure to head to the Festive Comet and sound your horn!
Happy Holiday Hunting!
New Stock Arrives at the Festive Gift Shoppe
21 December 2010
New Festive Gifts
Itchy Sweater
Send your friend the gift of warmth this Great Winter Hunt!Festive Restraining Order
Notice someone sounding your horn a little too often? Find your corkboard getting spammed by the same person? Give them a friendly hint by sending a Festive Restraining Order, reminding them to stay at least 2 regions away at all times.Winter Star Sunglasses
What do you get when hundreds of thousands of hunters all collect 12 lights and add them to the Great Winter Tree? A festive moment made of pure, blinding light. If you value the eyesight of a friend, make sure to send them this pair of sunglasses! Once the 2010 Winter Star is found and the tree is light, everyone will be glad to have a pair these!Larry's Loot Checklist
With two new traps out there, and the 2010 Winter Star still missing, there's a lot of festive loot to collect! Confused about where to get what and how to use everything? Never fear! Larry has made a checklist of what new loot has been discovered and what its use is.
Explosive Toboggan Ride:
Festive Fuse - Stocking Mouse
Heart of Ice - Scrooge Mouse
Holiday Explosives - Missile Toe Mouse
Icicles - Wreath Thief Mouse
Packed Snow - Not yet released
Sled - Not yet releasedUpgraded Explosive Toboggan Ride (for experienced hunters):
Ski Sign - Gladiator Mouse
Climbing Pitons - Stealth Mouse
Lava Bucket - Mouse of Winter Past
Festive Mines - Mouse of Winter Present
Misplaced Missile Cone - Not yet releasedOnce you've collected the parts of the Explosive Toboggan Ride you'll be able to exchange them at the Festive Comet Trapsmith along with 10,000 gold for the trap. If you wish to upgrade the Explosive Toboggan Ride, carefully dismantle it with your hunters hammer and craft the resulting parts together with all five upgrade pieces. The container of lava requires a metal with a high melting point to ensure the lava does not melt through its container.
This Week's Feedback Friday
During last week's Feedback Friday an idea as interesting as it is random was suggested -- Some festive baking with the MouseHunt Devs!
So, this week's Christmas Eve Feedback Friday will be a "Feed-Bake" Friday!
In honor of the popular gift from the Festive Gift Shoppe, we'll be making a yule log. Tune in this Friday at 11am EST (4pm GMT) to hang out and chat with Franco and Dave as we hunt for a delicious festive treat.
For more details, and a recipe, check out this forum thread: forum.hitgrab.com/showthread.php?9152
The Great Winter Hunt ends January 6th, 2011
Make sure to head to the Festive Comet and sound your horn!
Happy Holiday Hunting!
Wreath Thief and Mouse of Winter Present
20 December 2010
Two new mice at the Festive Comet!
The Wreath Thief and Mouse of Winter Present are on the loose!
Both have special loot!The 10th Mouse of Winter
Wreath Thief Mouse
Has loot to build the Explosive Toboggan Ride -- Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info.No door is safe while the Wreath Thief is around. Small and speedy, these roll their loot away leaving only a trail in the snow behind them.
The Second of "The Three Ghosts"
Mouse of Winter Present
The Scrooge Mouse has another ghostly visitor at the Festive Comet. The Mouse of Winter Present is visiting the Festive Comet, showing hunters how the hunting habits are affecting the mice there. This is an elusive mouse that enjoys the taste of Seasoned Gouda and holds an item used in to build an upgrade for the Explosive Toboggan Ride.Festive Hunting Tips from Larry
There's a lot going on at the Festive Comet and Larry the Friendly Knight wanted to give a few pointers to hunters on how best to hunt the various groups of mice invading the comet.
Gingerbread will attract the 12 Mice of Winter, with SUPER|brie+ being even more effective.
Seasoned Gouda will not only attract the 12 Mice of Winter, but will also attract The Three Ghosts of Winter and other powerful mice that drop upgrade pieces for the Explosive Toboggan Ride.
Massive Festive Gift Basket
Still looking for a special gift for a friend in your hunter's group? The Massive Festive Gift Basket contains 1,600 SUPER|brie+ and provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 2 months when opened. Makes a great holiday gift!
Two new mice at the Festive Comet!
17 December 2010
Two new mice at the Festive Comet!
The Missile Toe and Mouse of Winter Past are on the loose!
Both have special loot!The 9th Mouse of Winter
Missile Toe Mouse
Attracted to Gingerbread and SUPER|brie+
Has loot to build the Explosive Toboggan Ride -- Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info.When this mouse was told about the traditions of the Great Winter Hunt, he found one to be of particular interest; though he couldn't understand why anyone would kiss while their toes are subject to laser guided missile attacks.
The First of "The Three Ghosts"
Mouse of Winter Past
The Scrooge Mouse has a ghostly visitor at the Festive Comet, one that has Scrooge fearing the sound of rattling chains. The Mouse of Winter Past is an elusive mouse that enjoys the taste of Seasoned Gouda and holds an item used to build an upgrade for the Explosive Toboggan Ride.Massive Festive Gift Basket
By popular demand, a gift basket of massive proportions has been added! Remember to lift with your legs when giving this basket because 1,600 SUPER|brie+ in a large shipping crate is heavy! The basket also provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 2 months when opened.
New Mice Invade the Comet!
15 December 2010
New Wave of Mice Invade the Comet!
The Trapsmith at the Festive Comet has a new item!
New potion found as loot at Festive Comet!New Wave of Mice Invade the Festive Comet
The mice ruining the Great Winter Hunt celebration have slowly been pushed into hiding by the hunting efforts of the brave hunters there! This moment may, however, appear to be the calm before the storm. New and more powerful mice have shown up at the comet and are eager to put an end to the Great Winter Hunt!
Not only has the cold-hearted Scrooge mouse shown up, but also entirely new and more menacing mice have made an appearance. These more powerful mice are more difficult to hunt, requiring a specially seasoned version of Gouda cheese. Luckily, a new potion has been found at the comet that will convert your bait into Seasoned Gouda to help in hunting these new mice.
Scrooge Mouse
Cold-hearted and cruel
Scrooge has brought some seriously powerful re-enforcementsSeasoned Gouda Potion
Newly discovered loot at Festive Comet
Attracts more powerful miceBe ready for a challenge before arming Seasoned Gouda... these mice are tough!
New Item at the Festive Comet Trapsmith
After carefully studying the Festive Fuses dropped by Stocking mice at the Festive Comet, the Trapsmith there has designed the new Explosive Toboggan Ride trap! In order to build an Explosive Toboggan Ride, you'll need to collect the six required items from some of the 12 Mice of Winter.
The winter fun doesn't stop there! A couple of interesting items have been discovered while hunting with Seasoned Gouda that will no doubt make a powerful upgrade to the Explosive Toboggan Ride. Be prepared, however; collecting the additional items from powerful mice at the Festive Comet is a task for experienced hunters looking for a challenge. More information will be revealed as new mice are released!
Explosive Toboggan Ride
Built from loot collected from some of the 12 Mice of Winter
Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info
For experienced hunters, an upgrade can be builtThis Thursday is the LAST and BIGGEST Elf Madness!
Like hunting Elf mice? Love opening neatly wrapped gifts? Then don't miss a minute of horn sounding this Thursday during the final Elf Madness where more Elf mice than ever will be on the loose!
2010 Winter Star
Hunters are drawing nearer to luring the festi-villain out of hiding and restoring the Winter Star! These mice won't go down without a fight, so be ready!
The star is not all that went missing during the massive explosion of last year's eggnog... The festi-villain also managed to steal a special gift the King was holding onto for the hunters. The King doesn't want to spoil the surprise, but is eager for hunters to track down the villain and claim their gift!
The Great Winter Hunt ends January 6th, 2011
Make sure to head to the Festive Comet and sound your horn!
Happy Holiday Hunting!
