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'''Hunters can safely leave {{PAGENAME}} without resetting progress or losing [[Tower Amplifier]]. [[Seasonal Garden]] is “locked” if progress in tower has been made i.e. catching any mouse in {{PAGENAME}}. Retreating from tower by clicking the Retreat button would reset the Hunter's progress in tower and completely drain the [[Tower Amplifier]] of its charge.'''<br/>
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess Chess] themed location.
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'''Hunters in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] who capture the [[Technic King]] or [[Mystic King]] without [[Checkmate Cheese]] or [[Stalemate Charm]] armed, or [[Chess Master]] without [[Stalemate Charm]] armed, will be moved to the [[Seasonal Garden]].'''
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{{Location Info Box
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| Name        = {{PAGENAME}}
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| Region      = [[Rodentia]]
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| Rank        = {{Lord}}
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| Map          = [[Zugzwang's Tower Key]]
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| PowerType    = [[Tactical]]
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| Cheese      = [[Standard Cheese]]<br>[[Checkmate]]
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| Mice        = 17
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| shop_trap    = Yes
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| shop_charm  = Yes
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| shop_general = Yes
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| shop_map    = No
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| Release      = 26 August 2010
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| Description  = An ordered chaos consumes the enchanted tower as the technological chess mice do battle with their mystical counterparts, all under the auspices of a dark game master who hides in the shadows. Conquer both Kings to find what lurks beyond the chess board, but beware: this is a place of powerful magics, where things are not always what they seem.
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== Overview ==
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a hunting location in [[Rodentia]] region.<br>
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! colspan="2" style="font-size:150%;" | {{PAGENAME}}
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It requires the [[rank]] of {{Lord}} and the [[Zugzwang's Tower Key]] to access.
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! colspan="2" width="350" style="border-style: solid; font-size:125%; border-width: 2px 2px 2px 2px;" bgcolor=#E9967A  | Region: [[Rodentia]]
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0px 2px" | '''Minimum Rank:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0px 0" | [[Lord|Lord/Lady]]
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Travel Requirement:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Zugzwang's Tower Key]]
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Power Type]]:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Tactical]]
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" |  '''Number of Mice:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''13'''
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 0 2px 2px" | '''Shops:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | '''None'''
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Gold:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes'''
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Points:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes'''
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Cheese:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes'''
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 0 2px 2px" | '''Release Date:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | '''26 August 2010'''
 
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  | colspan="2" align="center" style="font-size:110%; padding:10px;" | An ordered chaos consumes the enchanted tower as the technological chess mice do battle with their mystical counterparts, all under the auspices of a dark game master who hides in the shadows. Conquer both Kings to find what lurks beyond the chess board, but beware: this is a place of powerful magics, where things are not always what they seem.
 
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== Overview ==
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[[#Mice|Mice]] here become available under [[#Mouse attraction pool|certain conditions]].
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'''Hunters can safely leave {{PAGENAME}} without resetting progress or losing [[Tower Amplifier]]. [[Seasonal Garden]] is “locked” if progress in tower has been made i.e. catching any mouse in {{PAGENAME}}. Retreating from tower by clicking the Retreat button would reset the Hunter's progress in tower and completely drain the [[Tower Amplifier]] of its charge.'''<br/>
 
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'''Zugzwang's Tower''' is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess Chess] themed location in the [[Rodentia]] region requiring a minimum rank of [[Lord|Lord or Lady]] and the [[Zugzwang's Tower Key]] to enter.
 
  
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Mice found in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] are part of the [[Wizard's Pieces]] group and are weak to [[Tactical]] weapons.
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[[#Tower Amplifier|Amplifier]] modifies [[power]] and [[luck]], thus greatly affects the Hunter's ability to catch mice here.
  
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Hunters rely on the [[Tower Amplifier]]'s charge to give their [[Tactical]] traps the needed power to capture the mice found in this location. Each hunt within [[Zugzwang's Tower]] reduces the Hunter's [[Amplifier]] charge and reduces the power of their trap set-up.  
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Each trip can be a [[#Single and Double Runs|single or double run]]. After each run, the Hunter need to charge the amplifier in [[Seasonal Garden]] again before doing the next run.
  
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Hunters must complete the [[Capture the Mystic and Technic Kings]] '''Adventure''' to obtain the [[Sandtail Call to Arms]], which is necessary to gain access to the [[Fiery Warpath]].
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Hunters must complete the [[Capture the Mystic and Technic Kings]] Adventure to obtain the [[Sandtail Call to Arms]], which is necessary to gain access to the [[Fiery Warpath]].
  
 
Hunters wishing to travel to the [[Crystal Library]] location must obtain a [[Crystal Library Card]] from the mice found in this location.
 
Hunters wishing to travel to the [[Crystal Library]] location must obtain a [[Crystal Library Card]] from the mice found in this location.
  
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===Encountering Mice===
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== Gameplay Mechanics ==
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The mice found in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] are divided into a '''Technic''' group and a '''Mystic''' group and the mice within the groups become available in a specific order.<br/>
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=== Mouse attraction pool ===
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'''Example:''' All '''Mystic''' mice of a specific type must be captured before the next type of '''Mystic''' mouse can be encountered. '''Pawns''' of both types can be encountered immediately upon entering [[Zugzwang's Tower]].
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When the Hunter enters this location, only [[Mystic Pawn]] and [[Technic Pawn]] are available.<br>
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Other mice are added to the attraction pool upon completing certain tasks:
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'''Order of encounter'''
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*Catching '''8 Pawns''' of one type adds '''Knights''' of the same type to the attraction pool.
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*'''Pawns'''
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*Catching '''2 Knights''' of one type adds '''Bishops''' of the same type to the attraction pool.
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*'''Knights'''
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*Catching '''2 Bishops''' of one type adds '''Rooks''' of the same type to the attraction pool.
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*'''Bishops'''
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*Catching '''2 Rooks''' of one type adds '''Queens''' of the same type to the attraction pool.
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*'''Rooks'''
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*Catching '''1 Queen''' of one type adds '''King''' of the same type to the attraction pool.
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*'''Queens'''
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*Catching a '''King''' of either type adds [[Chess Master]] to the attraction pool.
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*'''Kings'''
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**Doing so will also remove all mice of that side from the attraction pool, except:
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*[[Chess Master]]
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::*'''Pawn''' can be attracted using [[Standard Cheese]].
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::*'''Rook''' can be attracted using [[Checkmate Cheese]].
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Hunters must catch a specific number of each type of mouse within the '''Technic''' or '''Mystic''' group before the next type of mouse within the group is added to the mouse population.<br/>
 
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*Hunters must capture '''8 Pawns''' of one type to encounter '''Knights''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Knights''' of one type to encounter '''Bishops''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Bishops''' of one type to encounter '''Rooks''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Rooks''' of one type to encounter '''Queens''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''1 Queen''' of one type to encounter the '''King''' of the same type.
 
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*Capturing a '''King''' with [[Checkmate Cheese]] armed will allow Hunters to encounter the [[Chess Master]].
 
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*Hunters must arm [[Checkmate Cheese]] to encounter the [[Chess Master]].
 
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===Tower Amplifier===
 
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'''Hunters can safely leave {{PAGENAME}} without resetting progress or losing [[Tower Amplifier]]. [[Seasonal Garden]] is “locked” if progress in tower has been made i.e. catching any mouse in {{PAGENAME}}. Retreating from tower by clicking the Retreat button would reset the Hunter's progress in tower and completely drain the [[Tower Amplifier]] of its charge.'''<br/>
 
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Catching mice in the [[Seasonal Garden]] charges the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]].  A fully charged [[Tower Amplifier]] is necessary for Hunters to have the best chance of capturing the most powerful mice found in [[Zugzwang's Tower]]. Hunters can travel to [[Zugzwang's Tower]] with an [[Amplifier]] that is not fully charge, but this will reduce the likelihood of catching the strongest mice found here.
 
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Hunters ranked [[Lord|Lord or Lady]] can charge their [[Amplifier]] to '''150%'''.<br/>
 
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Hunters ranked [[Baron|Baron or Baroness]] can charge their [[Amplifier]] to '''160%'''.<br/>
 
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Hunters ranked [[Count|Count or Countess]] and above can charge their [[Amplifier]] to '''175%'''.
 
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Every catch of a mouse in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] will reduce the charge of the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] from 1% to 10%, depending on the mouse captured.<br/>
 
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Every '''Failure To Attract''' a mouse will reduce the charge of the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] by 3%.<br/>
 
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Failing to catch a mouse will have no effect on the [[Tower Amplifier]]'s charge.
 
  
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Exiting [[Zugzwang's Tower]], by catching a '''King''' or the [[Chess Master]], will reset the Hunter's progress and completely drain the [[Tower Amplifier]] of its charge. Reaching '''0%''' on the [[Tower Amplifier]] does not transport the Hunter out of [[Zugzwang's Tower]], but Hunters will be unable to capture any mice.  
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Be noted that the Hunter needs to use either [[Checkmate Cheese]] or [[Stalemate Charm]] when catching the said '''King''' in order to prevent being transferred to [[Seasonal Garden]] and having [[#Tower Amplifier|amplifier]] reset.
  
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'''Journal Entries'''
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=== [[Tower Amplifier]] ===
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*Upon catching a [[Mystic King]] or a [[Technic King]] with any cheese besides [[Checkmate Cheese]] and without arming a [[Stalemate Charm]], the Hunter is automatically transported back to the [[Seasonal Garden]] with the following message:
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In '''{{PAGENAME}}''', an '''Amplifier''' mechanic is in effect:
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:''Checkmate! I defeated a Technic King Mouse! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.''
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*The amplifier acts as a special [[power]] and [[luck]] multiplier in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
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**However, the [[luck]] multiplying effect is only active when the amplifier drops below 100%, which means the Hunter won't have more luck than normal even if the amplifier is greater than '''100%'''.
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*Catching a [[Wizard's Pieces|Zugzwang's Tower Mouse]] will deplete the amplifier.
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**The amount of deplete depends on the mouse, and can be found in the [[#Mice|Zugzwang's Tower Mice]] table.
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*Failing to attract a mouse will deplete the amplifier by '''3%'''.
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*The amplifier will be reset to '''0%''' and the Hunter transferred to [[Seasonal Garden]] when the Hunter either:
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**Manually retreat from the tower
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**Catch a [[Mystic King]] or [[Technic King]] with neither [[Checkmate Cheese]] nor [[Stalemate Charm]] armed
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::''Checkmate! I defeated a Technic King Mouse! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.''
 
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:''Checkmate! I defeated a Mystic King Mouse! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.''
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::''Checkmate! I defeated a Mystic King Mouse! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.''
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*Upon catching a [[Chess Master]] without arming a [[Stalemate Charm]], the hunter is automatically transported back to the [[Seasonal Garden]] with the following message:
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:*Catch a [[Chess Master]] without [[Stalemate Charm]]
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:''Checkmate! I defeated a Chess Master! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.''
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::''Checkmate! I defeated a Chess Master! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.''
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===Zugzwang's Tower HUD===
 
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The Heads-Up Display in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] shows the Hunter's current [[Amplifier]] charge, the maximum charge available to the Hunter, and the progress with the '''Technic''' and '''Mystic''' groups of mice.
 
  
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Mousing over the [[Tower Amplifier]] reveals the following message:
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== Heads-Up Display ==
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:''Every time you hunt in the tower, your amplifier will go down making your trap less powerful. To recharge your amplifier, retreat from the tower to return to the garden.''
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In '''{{PAGENAME}}''', the '''HUD''' shows:
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*The [[Amplifier]] bar showing the percentage
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:''Good luck and be sure to shout'' '''CHECKMATE''' ''when you capture a King!''
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::''Every time you hunt in the tower, your amplifier will go down making your trap less powerful. To recharge your amplifier, retreat from the tower to return to the garden.''
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::''Good luck and be sure to shout'' '''CHECKMATE''' ''when you capture a King!''
 
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*The progress with the '''Technic''' and '''Mystic''' groups of mice
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::''These are the Technic mice you have caught since entering the tower.''
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::''The mice must be caught in this order: Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, King.''
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::''These are the Mystic mice you have caught thus far.''
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::''Capturing either a Technic or Mystic King resets your progress and moves you back to the Seasonal Garden.''
  
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Mousing over the '''Technic''' status display reveals the following message:
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== Mice ==
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:''These are the Technic mice you have caught since entering the tower.''
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Mice found in '''{{PAGENAME}}''' are all members of the [[Wizard's Pieces]] mouse group.
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:''The mice must be caught in this order: Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, King.''
 
  
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Mousing over the '''Mystic''' status display reveals the following message:
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[[Tactical]] power type is very effective against these mice. There are some [[#Weapons|Weapons]] with increased effectiveness against certain sub-groups.<br>
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:''These are the Mystic mice you have caught thus far.''
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All other types are ineffective.
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:''Capturing either a Technic or Mystic King resets your progress and moves you back to the Seasonal Garden.''
 
  
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== Zugzwang's Tower Mice ==
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Mice here are divided into '''Mystic''' and '''Technic''' sub-group. Within each group, a certain number of lower level mouse must be caught in order to unlock the next level, as stated in [[#Mouse attraction pool|Attraction order]].
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Mice in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] are all members of the [[Wizard's Pieces]] and are weak only to [[Tactical]] weapons.<br/>
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[[Standard Cheese]] will attract all mice found in [[Zugzwang's Tower]], except the [[Chess Master]] which is only attracted to [[Checkmate Cheese]]<br/>
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[[Standard Cheese]] will attract all mice found in '''{{PAGENAME}}''', except the [[Chess Master]] which is only attracted to [[Checkmate Cheese]]<br>
 
[[Checkmate Cheese]] will increase the attraction rate of the highest ranked mouse Hunters are currently able to attract.
 
[[Checkmate Cheese]] will increase the attraction rate of the highest ranked mouse Hunters are currently able to attract.
 
:'''Example:'''  Hunters needing to catch a '''Rook''' in order to unlock the '''Queen''' can arm [[Checkmate Cheese]] to increase the odds of encountering a '''Rook'''.
 
:'''Example:'''  Hunters needing to catch a '''Rook''' in order to unlock the '''Queen''' can arm [[Checkmate Cheese]] to increase the odds of encountering a '''Rook'''.
  
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===Order of Encounter===
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Hunters must catch a specific number of each type of mouse within the '''Technic''' or '''Mystic''' group before the next type of mouse within the group is added to the mouse population.<br/>
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*Hunters must capture '''8 Pawns''' of one type to encounter '''Knights''' of the same type.
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Knights''' of one type to encounter '''Bishops''' of the same type.
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  ! Points
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Bishops''' of one type to encounter '''Rooks''' of the same type.
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  ! Gold
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Rooks''' of one type to encounter '''Queens''' of the same type.
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  ! Decrease in<br>[[Tower Amplifier|Amplifier]]
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*Hunters must capture '''1 Queen''' of one type to encounter the '''King''' of the same type.
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*[[Mystic King]] and [[Technic King]]
 
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:*Capturing the [[Mystic King]] or [[Technic King]] without arming [[Checkmate Cheese]] or [[Stalemate Charm]] will cause the Hunter to be moved to the [[Seasonal Garden]].
 
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:*When either '''King''' is captured with [[Checkmate Cheese]] and/or [[Stalemate Charm]] armed, Hunters will remain in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] and can attempt to capture the [[Chess Master]].
 
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*[[Chess Master]]
 
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:*In order to attract the [[Chess Master]], Hunters '''must''' capture either a [[Mystic King]] or a [[Technic King]] using [[Checkmate Cheese]] or [[Stalemate Charm]]. Once either of those mice has been captured, Hunters may continue to hunt with [[Checkmate Cheese]] in order to capture the [[Chess Master]].
 
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:*Capturing the [[Chess Master]] without a [[Stalemate Charm]] armed will cause the Hunter to be moved to the [[Seasonal Garden]]. Using a [[Stalemate Charm]] allows Hunters to remain in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] and attempt to catch the [[Chess Master]] again. The [[Chess Master]] is '''only''' attracted to [[Checkmate Cheese]], meaning [[Checkmate Cheese]] is still required to attract it, even if [[Stalemate Charm]]s are also used.
 
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  ! width="150px" align="left" | '''Mouse'''<br/>
 
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  ! '''Points'''<br/>
 
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  | align="left" | [[Mystic Pawn]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Mystic Pawn]]
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  | 9%
 
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  | align="left" | [[Crystal Library Card]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Crystal Library Card]]
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  | align="left" | [[Mystic King]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Mystic King]]
 
  | 98,670
 
  | 98,670
 
  | 8,560
 
  | 8,560
 
  | 10%
 
  | 10%
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  | align="left" | [[Hunting Research]] '''(10,000 points)'''<br />[[Mystic Crystal]]<br />[[Mystic Curd]]<br />[[Torn Mystic Page]]
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  | align="left" | [[Hunting Research]] (10,000 points)<br>[[Mystic Crystal]]<br>[[Mystic Curd]]<br>[[Torn Mystic Page]]
 
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  | align="left" | [[Technic Pawn]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Technic Pawn]]
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  | 9%
 
  | align="left" | [[Crystal Library Card]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Crystal Library Card]]
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  | align="left" | [[Technic King]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Technic King]]
 
  | 80,730
 
  | 80,730
 
  | 10,470
 
  | 10,470
 
  | 10%
 
  | 10%
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  | align="left" | [[Droid Jetpack]]<br />[[Satchel of Gold]] '''(5,000)'''<br />[[Technic Cheese Mould]]<br />[[Torn Technic Page]]
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  | align="left" | [[Droid Jetpack]]<br>[[Satchel of Gold]] (5,000 gold)<br>[[Technic Cheese Mould]]<br>[[Torn Technic Page]]
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  | align="left" | [[Chess Master]]<br/>'''Requires [[Checkmate Cheese]]'''
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  | align="left" | [[Chess Master]]<br>''Requires [[Checkmate Cheese]]''
 
  | 119,600
 
  | 119,600
 
  | 19,000
 
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  | 10%
 
  | 10%
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  | align="left" | [[Ancient Relic]]<br/>[[Master Bindings]]<br />[[Zugzwang's Left Sock]]
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  | align="left" | [[Ancient Relic]]<br>[[Master Bindings]]<br>[[Zugzwang's Left Sock]]
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===Mice with Special Requirements===
 
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*[[M400]] – This mouse will sometimes be available in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] when Hunters are actively working an [[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]]. It is attracted only to [[Fusion Fondue]] which will not attract any other mice. It drops a wide variety of loot.
 
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:*Catching the [[M400]] will have no effect on the [[Tower Amplifier]].
 
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==Obtaining Checkmate Cheese==
 
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The primary source for [[Checkmate Cheese]] is crafting.  The [[Mystic King]] drops the required [[Mystic Curd]] and the [[Technic King]] drops the required [[Technic Cheese Mould]].
 
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===3 Piece Recipe===
 
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Hunters must reach the rank of [[Lord|Lord or Lady]] before they can use this recipe.
 
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! colspan=4 | Formula: {{MHrecipe|checkmate_cheese_small|Checkmate Cheese (3 pieces)}}
 
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| colspan=2 | Capture a [[Mystic King]] mouse and a [[Technic King]] mouse
 
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! Item<br/>Qty
 
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! Item<br/>Cost
 
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! Item Source
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Mystic Curd]]
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Mystic Curd}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Technic Cheese Mould]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Technic Cheese Mould}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Ionized Salt]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->12
 
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| <!--Cost--> 450<br/>(5,400 total)
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Ionized Salt}}
 
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! colspan="2" | Total || 5,400 gold || bgcolor="#dddddd" align="left" |'''Cost Per Piece: 1,800 gold'''
 
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! colspan="4"  bgcolor="#dddddd" |'''Recipe costs represent Shoppe prices only. The cost of items obtained through other sources will affect the total cost of crafting.'''
 
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===9 Piece Recipe===
 
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Hunters must reach the rank of [[Lord|Lord or Lady]] before they can use this recipe.
 
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! colspan=4 | Formula: {{MHrecipe|checkmate_cheese_large|Checkmate Cheese (9 pieces)}}
 
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| colspan=2 | Capture a [[Mystic King]] mouse and a [[Technic King]] mouse
 
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! Item<br/>Qty
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Mystic Curd]]
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Technic Cheese Mould]]
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Magic Essence]]
 
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! colspan="2" | Total || 5,400 gold || bgcolor="#dddddd" align="left" |'''Cost Per Piece: 600 gold'''
 
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== Hunting Strategy ==
 
== Hunting Strategy ==
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'''Hunters can safely leave {{PAGENAME}} without resetting progress or losing [[Tower Amplifier]]. [[Seasonal Garden]] is “locked” if progress in tower has been made i.e. catching any mouse in {{PAGENAME}}. Retreating from tower by clicking the Retreat button would reset the Hunter's progress in tower and completely drain the [[Tower Amplifier]] of its charge.'''<br/>
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=== Hunting Tips by [[Larry]] ===
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Greetings, Mousehunter!
  
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Hunters will have difficulty capturing the stronger mice found in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] without fully charging their [[Tower Amplifier]] by capturing mice in the [[Seasonal Garden]].
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I hope you've got your Tower Amplifier charged, because the mice of Zugzwang's Tower are going to put up a fight unlike any other.
  
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The mice found in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] are all part of the [[Wizard's Pieces]] group and are weak only to [[Tactical]] weapons.  
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Long ago, the Tower mice became enchanted chess pieces in a game that never ends. The two teams, Technic and Mystic, use a clear strategy when attacking, much like real chess pieces. Catching eight Pawns releases the Knights. Catching two Knights releases the Bishops. Catching two Bishops releases the Rooks. Catching two Rooks releases the Queen, and catching one Queen releases the King.
  
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[[Standard Cheese]] and {{SB}} will attract all mice found in this location, except the [[Chess Master]], which requires [[Checkmate Cheese]].<br/>
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Did you get all that? Don't worry if you didn't-- when you enter the tower, your Tower Amplifier also comes equipped with a progress bar to let you know how close you are to the King!
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[[Checkmate Cheese]] will increase the attraction rate of the highest ranked mouse Hunters are currently able to attract.
 
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:'''Example:'''  Hunters needing to catch a '''Rook''' in order to unlock the '''Queen''' can arm [[Checkmate Cheese]] to increase the odds of encountering a '''Rook'''.
 
  
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Hunters must catch a specific number of each type of mouse within the '''Technic''' or '''Mystic''' group before the next type of mouse within the group is added to the mouse population.<br/>
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Each time you catch a mouse, or fail to attract, your Tower Amplifier's charge decreases. Once you begin to hunt in the tower, you cannot return to the Seasonal Garden until your Amplifier is drained unless you choose to retreat. Take heed that retreating will reset your Amplifier as well as all of your progress in the tower.
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*Hunters must capture '''8 Pawns''' of one type to encounter '''Knights''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Knights''' of one type to encounter '''Bishops''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Bishops''' of one type to encounter '''Rooks''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''2 Rooks''' of one type to encounter '''Queens''' of the same type.
 
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*Hunters must capture '''1 Queen''' of one type to encounter the '''King''' of the same type.
 
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*Capturing a '''King''' with either [[Checkmate Cheese]] or a [[Stalemate Charm]] armed will allow Hunters to encounter the [[Chess Master]].
 
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*Hunters must arm [[Checkmate Cheese]] to encounter the [[Chess Master]].
 
  
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Every catch of a mouse in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] will reduce the charge of the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] from 1% to 10%, depending on the mouse captured.<br/>
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If your strategy is sound, and you capture the King, your progress will be reset and you will be whisked away to the Seasonal Garden. If however, you catch a King using the rare Checkmate Cheese then you shall remain in the tower and a greater adversary will await your challenge.
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Every '''Failure To Attract''' a mouse will reduce the charge of the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] by 3%.<br/>
 
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Failing to catch a mouse will have no effect on the [[Tower Amplifier]]'s charge.
 
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Being forcefully moved from [[Zugzwang's Tower]] by catching a '''King''' or the [[Chess Master]] will reset the Hunter's progress and completely drain the [[Tower Amplifier]] of its charge. Reaching '''0%''' on the [[Tower Amplifier]] does not transport the Hunter out of [[Zugzwang's Tower]], but Hunters will be unable to capture any mice.
 
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===Single and Double Runs===
 
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The terms used here reflect player usage.  They describe ways in which Hunters can make [[Zugzwang's Tower]] more challenging.
 
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A '''Single Run''' requires catching all the mice of either the '''Mystic''' or '''Technic''' group. Catching the '''King''' will return the Hunter to the [[Seasonal Garden]] and will reset the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] to 0%.
 
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A '''Single Run with [[Chess Master]]''' requires catching all the mice of either the '''Mystic''' or '''Technic''' group '''and''' capturing the [[Chess Master]]. Hunters '''must''' capture a [[Technic King]] or [[Mystic King]] with either [[Checkmate Cheese]] or a [[Stalemate Charm]] armed to prevent being moved to the [[Seasonal Garden]]. Catching the [[Chess Master]], which is attracted only to [[Checkmate Cheese]], without also arming a [[Stalemate Charm]], will return the Hunter to the [[Seasonal Garden]] and will reset the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] to 0%.
 
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A '''Double Run''' requires catching all the mice of both the '''Mystic''' and '''Technic''' groups. Hunter's will need to capture the first '''King''' with either [[Checkmate Cheese]] or a [[Stalemate Charm]] armed to prevent being moved to the [[Seasonal Garden]]. Catching the second '''King''' will return the Hunter to the [[Seasonal Garden]] and will reset the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] to 0%.
 
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A '''Double Run with [[Chess Master]]''', also known as a '''Triple Run''', requires catching all the mice of both the '''Mystic''' and '''Technic''' groups '''and''' capturing the [[Chess Master]]. Hunters '''must''' capture the [[Technic King]] and [[Mystic King]] with either [[Checkmate Cheese]] or a [[Stalemate Charm]] armed to prevent being moved to the [[Seasonal Garden]]. Catching the [[Chess Master]], which is attracted only to [[Checkmate Cheese]],  will return the Hunter to the [[Seasonal Garden]] and will reset the Hunter's [[Tower Amplifier]] to 0%.
 
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When doing a double run, upon capturing the first '''King''' with either [[Checkmate Cheese]] or [[Stalemate Charm]]s armed, the mouse population changes, if [[Checkmate Cheese]] is armed, the available mice will be the [[Chess Master]], the '''Rook''' of the first side done, and whichever mice have been unlocked from the second side., if [[Standard Cheese]] is armed, the available mice will be the the '''Pawn''' of the first side done, and whichever mice have been unlocked from the second side.
 
  
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If both '''Kings''' have been caught, the mouse population changes again. If [[Checkmate Cheese]] is armed, the available mice will be the [[Chess Master]] and both '''Rooks'''. If [[Standard Cheese]] is armed, the only available mice will be both '''Pawns'''.
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=== [[Adventure Book]] ===
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The Hunter can complete steps of the following Adventures in '''{{PAGENAME}}''':
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*[[Capture the Mystic and Technic Kings]]
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*[[Capture Zurreal the Eternal]]
  
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===Location-Specific Effects===
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=== Single and Double Runs ===
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====Charms====
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The primary goal of each '''tower''' run is to catch a '''King'''.
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* The [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]] must be charged by catching a [[Chess Master Mouse]] in Zugzwang's Tower. Doing so results in a [[Scholar Charm]] which can be used to attract [[Zurreal the Eternal]] in the [[Crystal Library]].
 
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* The [[Rook Crumble Charm]] provides a 300% power bonus against [[Mystic Rook]] and [[Technic Rook]] mice.
 
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* The [[Stalemate Charm]] allows a Hunter to remain in Zugzwangs's Tower even after catching the [[Mystic King]], [[Technic King]], or [[Chess Master]], instead of being moved to the [[Seasonal Garden]].
 
  
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====Traps====
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In a '''Single Run''', the Hunter attempts to catch only either '''[[Mystic King]]''' or '''[[Technic King]]'''.
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* The [[Mystic Pawn Pincher]] increases attraction of [[Mystic Pawn]] mice and decreases attraction of [[Technic Pawn]] mice.  The [[Mystic Pawn Pincher]] also has increased effectiveness against [[Mystic Pawn]] mice and decreased effectiveness against [[Technic Pawn]] mice.
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*Catching a '''King''' without [[Checkmate Cheese]] or [[Stalemate Charm]] armed will reset the [[Amplifier]] and transfer the Hunter to [[Seasonal Garden]].
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* The [[Technic Pawn Pincher]] increases attraction of [[Technic Pawn]] mice and decreases attraction of [[Mystic Pawn]] mice. The [[Technic Pawn Pincher]] also has increased effectiveness against [[Technic Pawn]] mice and decreased effectiveness against [[Mystic Pawn]] mice.
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*Hunters who wish to stay in '''{{PAGENAME}}''' after catching a '''King''' will need to have either [[Checkmate Cheese]] armed or any [[Standard Cheese]] with [[Stalemate Charm]] armed when catching the first '''King'''.
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* The [[Blackstone Pass Trap]] has increased effectiveness against [[Mystic]] mice and decreased effectiveness against [[Technic]] mice.
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:*The Hunter can then attract the [[Chess Master]] in the '''tower''' with [[Checkmate Cheese]]. Catching a [[Chess Master]] without a [[Stalemate Charm]] armed will reset the [[Amplifier]] and transfer the Hunter to [[Seasonal Garden]].
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:*The [[Mystic Crystal]], required for crafting this trap, is dropped as loot by the [[Mystic King]].
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:*If the Hunter catches a [[Chess Master]] with a [[Stalemate Charm]] armed, the mice pool does not change and the Hunter can continue to hunt in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
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* The [[Obvious Ambush Trap]] has increased effectiveness against [[Technic]] mice and decreased effectiveness against [[Mystic]] mice.
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:*The caught '''King''' cannot be attracted again in the ongoing run, but the other '''King''' can be unlocked and attracted as normal, thus transitioning a '''Single Run''' into a '''Double Run'''.
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:*The [[Droid Jetpack]], required for crafting this trap, is dropped as loot by the [[Technic King]].
 
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* The [[Zugzwang's Ultimate Move]] is a '''Limited Edition''' [[Tactical]] weapon that provides a chance to trigger its special effect and instantly outwit and capture a mouse as long as your [[Tower Amplifier]] has some charge within [[Zugzwang's Tower]].
 
  
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===[[Adventure Book]]===
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In a '''Double Run''', the Hunter attempts to catch both '''Kings'''.
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*Hunters can [[Capture the Mystic and Technic Kings]] by catching all the '''Technic''' and '''Mystic''' [[Wizard's Pieces]] mice to obtain the [[Sandtail Call to Arms]].
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*The Hunter needs to catch the first '''King''' with either [[Checkmate Cheese]] armed or any [[Standard Cheese]] with [[Stalemate Charm]] armed to stay in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
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:*The [[Sandtail Call to Arms]] is required for travelling to the [[Fiery Warpath]].
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*The other '''King''' can then be unlocked and attracted as normal.
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*Hunters can complete steps to [[Capture Zurreal the Eternal]] by catching the [[Chess Master ]] to charge an [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]] and obtain a [[Scholar Charm]].
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*Hunters who wish to stay in '''{{PAGENAME}}''' after catching the second '''King''' will need to have either [[Checkmate Cheese]] armed or any [[Standard Cheese]] with [[Stalemate Charm]] armed when catching the second '''King'''.
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:*Since [[Checkmate Cheese]] allows the attraction of the [[Chess Master]], it is recommended that the Hunter has [[Stalemate Charm]] armed when attempting to catch the second '''King''' even with [[Checkmate Cheese]] to prevent an accidental transport to the [[Seasonal Garden]] in case of catching the [[Chess Master]] before the second '''King'''.
  
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===[[Library Assignments]]===
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== Location-Specific Effects ==
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*[[Zugzwang Research]] - These assignments require Hunters to complete tasks in [[Zugzwang's Tower]].
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=== [[Weapons]] ===
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:*[[Seasonal Garden Assignment]]
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*[[Mystic Pawn Pincher]]:
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:*[[Mystic King Assignment]]
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**Increases attraction of [[Mystic Pawn]]
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:*[[Technic King Assignment]]
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**Decreases attraction of [[Technic Pawn]]
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*[[Advanced Zugzwang Research]] - These assignments require Hunters to complete tasks in [[Zugzwang's Tower]].
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**Has a bonus of '''10,920''' Power and '''51''' Luck against [[Mystic Pawn]]  
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:*[[Advanced Amplifier Assignment]]
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**Has a ''penalty'' of '''60''' Power and '''0.05''' Luck against [[Technic Pawn]]
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:*[[Mystic Amplifier Assignment]]
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*[[Technic Pawn Pincher]]:
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:*[[Technic Amplifier Assignment]]
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**Increases attraction of [[Technic Pawn]]
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*[[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]] -  This assignment may require capturing the [[M400]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]].
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**Decreases attraction of [[Mystic Pawn]]
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**Has a bonus of '''10,920''' Power and '''51''' Luck against [[Technic Pawn]]
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**Has a ''penalty'' of '''60''' Power and '''0.05''' Luck against [[Mystic Pawn]]
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*[[Blackstone Pass Trap]]:
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**Has a bonus of '''1,800''' Power and '''6''' Luck against [[:Category:Wizard's Pieces (Mystic)|Mystic]] mice
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**Has a ''penalty'' of '''2,400''' Power and '''9''' Luck against [[:Category:Wizard's Pieces (Technic)|Technic]] mice
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*[[Obvious Ambush Trap]]:
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**Has a bonus of '''1,800''' Power and '''6''' Luck against [[:Category:Wizard's Pieces (Technic)|Technic]] mice
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**Has a ''penalty'' of '''2,400''' Power and '''9''' Luck against [[:Category:Wizard's Pieces (Mystic)|Mystic]] mice
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*[[Zugzwang's Ultimate Move]] - has a chance to instantly catch a mouse if the [[Tower Amplifier]] is not at 0%
  
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===[[Tournaments]]===
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=== [[Charms]] ===
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[[Zugzwang's Tower]] mice are worth points during some [[Tournaments]].
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*[[Uncharged Scholar Charm]] - adds a [[Scholar Charm]] to the Hunter's inventory upon catching a [[Chess Master]]
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*[[Rook Crumble Charm]] - has a bonus of 300% power bonus against [[Mystic Rook]] and [[Technic Rook]]
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*[[Stalemate Charm]] - prevents [[Amplifier]] reset and allows the Hunter to remain in '''{{PAGENAME}}''' upon catching a [[Mystic King]], [[Technic King]], or [[Chess Master]]
  
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===[[Treasure Map]]s===
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== [[Shops]] ==
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Mice in [[Zugzwang's Tower]] are often found on [[Zugzwang Treasure Map]]s and [[Relic Hunter Treasure Map]]s.<br/>
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These are the shops found in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
  
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=== Hunting Tips by Larry ===
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe|Cheese Shoppe]] ===
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Greetings, Mousehunter!
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe}}
  
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I hope you've got your [[Tower Amplifier]] charged, because the mice of Zugzwang's Tower are going to put up a fight unlike any other.
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Trapsmith|Trapsmith]] ===
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} Trapsmith}}
  
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Long ago, the Tower mice became enchanted chess pieces in a game that never ends. The two teams, Technic and Mystic, use a clear strategy when attacking, much like real chess pieces. Catching eight Pawns releases the Knights. Catching two Knights releases the Bishops. Catching two Bishops releases the Rooks. Catching two Rooks releases the Queen, and catching one Queen releases the King.
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]] ===
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} Charm Shoppe}}
  
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Did you get all that? Don't worry if you didn't-- when you enter the tower, your Tower Amplifier also comes equipped with a progress bar to let you know how close you are to the King!
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} General Store|General Store]] ===
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} General Store}}
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Each time you catch a mouse, or fail to attract, your Tower Amplifier's charge decreases. Make sure you don't leave the Tower before you catch a King, or drain your Amplifier. If you do, your progress, and your Amplifier will be set back to zero.
 
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If your strategy is sound, and you capture the King, your progress will be reset and you will be whisked away to the Seasonal Garden. If however, you catch a King using the rare Checkmate Cheese then you shall remain in the tower and a greater adversary will await your challenge.
 
  
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==History and Trivia==
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== History and Trivia ==
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*'''26 Febuary 2019:''' Players can now leave [[Zugzwang's Tower]] without loosing their amplifier or progress.
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*'''26 August 2010:''' '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was released as a new hunting location in [[Rodentia]] region.
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*'''26 August 2010:''' [[Zugzwang's Tower]] was introduced.
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*'''26 Febuary 2019:''' Hunters can now leave '''{{PAGENAME}}''' without losing their amplifier or progress.
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugzwang Zugzwang] is a term from chess that describes a player being in a position where they are forced to move to a position of greater disadvantage.
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugzwang Zugzwang] is a term from chess that describes a player being in a position where they are forced to move to a position of greater disadvantage.
  
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Latest revision as of 06:48, 27 March 2024

Zugzwang's Tower is a Chess themed location.

Zugzwang's Tower
Region: Rodentia
Rank requirement: Lord/Lady
Map piece: Zugzwang's Tower Key
Required Power Type: Tactical
Required Cheese: Standard Cheese
Checkmate
Number of Mice: 17
Shops: Cheese Shoppe
Trapsmith
Charm Shoppe
General Store
Release Date: 26 August 2010
An ordered chaos consumes the enchanted tower as the technological chess mice do battle with their mystical counterparts, all under the auspices of a dark game master who hides in the shadows. Conquer both Kings to find what lurks beyond the chess board, but beware: this is a place of powerful magics, where things are not always what they seem.

Overview

Zugzwang's Tower is a hunting location in Rodentia region.
It requires the rank of Lord/Lady and the Zugzwang's Tower Key to access.

Mice here become available under certain conditions.

Amplifier modifies power and luck, thus greatly affects the Hunter's ability to catch mice here.

Each trip can be a single or double run. After each run, the Hunter need to charge the amplifier in Seasonal Garden again before doing the next run.

Hunters must complete the Capture the Mystic and Technic Kings Adventure to obtain the Sandtail Call to Arms, which is necessary to gain access to the Fiery Warpath.

Hunters wishing to travel to the Crystal Library location must obtain a Crystal Library Card from the mice found in this location.

Gameplay Mechanics

Mouse attraction pool

When the Hunter enters this location, only Mystic Pawn and Technic Pawn are available.
Other mice are added to the attraction pool upon completing certain tasks:

  • Catching 8 Pawns of one type adds Knights of the same type to the attraction pool.
  • Catching 2 Knights of one type adds Bishops of the same type to the attraction pool.
  • Catching 2 Bishops of one type adds Rooks of the same type to the attraction pool.
  • Catching 2 Rooks of one type adds Queens of the same type to the attraction pool.
  • Catching 1 Queen of one type adds King of the same type to the attraction pool.
  • Catching a King of either type adds Chess Master to the attraction pool.
    • Doing so will also remove all mice of that side from the attraction pool, except:

Be noted that the Hunter needs to use either Checkmate Cheese or Stalemate Charm when catching the said King in order to prevent being transferred to Seasonal Garden and having amplifier reset.

Tower Amplifier

In Zugzwang's Tower, an Amplifier mechanic is in effect:

  • The amplifier acts as a special power and luck multiplier in Zugzwang's Tower.
    • However, the luck multiplying effect is only active when the amplifier drops below 100%, which means the Hunter won't have more luck than normal even if the amplifier is greater than 100%.
  • Catching a Zugzwang's Tower Mouse will deplete the amplifier.
  • Failing to attract a mouse will deplete the amplifier by 3%.
  • The amplifier will be reset to 0% and the Hunter transferred to Seasonal Garden when the Hunter either:
Checkmate! I defeated a Technic King Mouse! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.
OR
Checkmate! I defeated a Mystic King Mouse! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.
Checkmate! I defeated a Chess Master! I was transported to the Seasonal Garden.

Heads-Up Display

In Zugzwang's Tower, the HUD shows:

Every time you hunt in the tower, your amplifier will go down making your trap less powerful. To recharge your amplifier, retreat from the tower to return to the garden.
Good luck and be sure to shout CHECKMATE when you capture a King!
  • The progress with the Technic and Mystic groups of mice
These are the Technic mice you have caught since entering the tower.
The mice must be caught in this order: Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, King.
These are the Mystic mice you have caught thus far.
Capturing either a Technic or Mystic King resets your progress and moves you back to the Seasonal Garden.

Mice

Mice found in Zugzwang's Tower are all members of the Wizard's Pieces mouse group.

Tactical power type is very effective against these mice. There are some Weapons with increased effectiveness against certain sub-groups.
All other types are ineffective.

Mice here are divided into Mystic and Technic sub-group. Within each group, a certain number of lower level mouse must be caught in order to unlock the next level, as stated in Attraction order.

Standard Cheese will attract all mice found in Zugzwang's Tower, except the Chess Master which is only attracted to Checkmate Cheese
Checkmate Cheese will increase the attraction rate of the highest ranked mouse Hunters are currently able to attract.

Example: Hunters needing to catch a Rook in order to unlock the Queen can arm Checkmate Cheese to increase the odds of encountering a Rook.
Mouse Points Gold Decrease in
Amplifier 		Loot
Mystic Pawn 8,800 890 1%
Mystic Knight 19,060 1,620 3% Crystal Library Card
Mystic Bishop 40,655 900 3% Crystal Library Card
Mystic Rook 72,600 2,277 5% Crystal Library Card
Mystic Queen 80,960 13,970 9% Crystal Library Card
Mystic King 98,670 8,560 10% Hunting Research (10,000 points)
Mystic Crystal
Mystic Curd
Torn Mystic Page
Technic Pawn 7,200 1,090 1%
Technic Knight 15,590 1,980 3% Crystal Library Card
Technic Bishop 33,265 1,100 3% Crystal Library Card
Technic Rook 59,400 2,785 5% Crystal Library Card
Technic Queen 66,240 17,080 9% Crystal Library Card
Technic King 80,730 10,470 10% Droid Jetpack
Satchel of Gold (5,000 gold)
Technic Cheese Mould
Torn Technic Page
Chess Master
Requires Checkmate Cheese 		119,600 19,000 10% Ancient Relic
Master Bindings
Zugzwang's Left Sock

Hunting Strategy

Hunting Tips by Larry

Greetings, Mousehunter!

I hope you've got your Tower Amplifier charged, because the mice of Zugzwang's Tower are going to put up a fight unlike any other.

Long ago, the Tower mice became enchanted chess pieces in a game that never ends. The two teams, Technic and Mystic, use a clear strategy when attacking, much like real chess pieces. Catching eight Pawns releases the Knights. Catching two Knights releases the Bishops. Catching two Bishops releases the Rooks. Catching two Rooks releases the Queen, and catching one Queen releases the King.

Did you get all that? Don't worry if you didn't-- when you enter the tower, your Tower Amplifier also comes equipped with a progress bar to let you know how close you are to the King!

Each time you catch a mouse, or fail to attract, your Tower Amplifier's charge decreases. Once you begin to hunt in the tower, you cannot return to the Seasonal Garden until your Amplifier is drained unless you choose to retreat. Take heed that retreating will reset your Amplifier as well as all of your progress in the tower.

If your strategy is sound, and you capture the King, your progress will be reset and you will be whisked away to the Seasonal Garden. If however, you catch a King using the rare Checkmate Cheese then you shall remain in the tower and a greater adversary will await your challenge.

Adventure Book

The Hunter can complete steps of the following Adventures in Zugzwang's Tower:

Single and Double Runs

The primary goal of each tower run is to catch a King.

In a Single Run, the Hunter attempts to catch only either Mystic King or Technic King.

  • The Hunter can then attract the Chess Master in the tower with Checkmate Cheese. Catching a Chess Master without a Stalemate Charm armed will reset the Amplifier and transfer the Hunter to Seasonal Garden.
  • If the Hunter catches a Chess Master with a Stalemate Charm armed, the mice pool does not change and the Hunter can continue to hunt in Zugzwang's Tower.
  • The caught King cannot be attracted again in the ongoing run, but the other King can be unlocked and attracted as normal, thus transitioning a Single Run into a Double Run.

In a Double Run, the Hunter attempts to catch both Kings.

Location-Specific Effects

Weapons

Charms

Shops

These are the shops found in Zugzwang's Tower.

Cheese Shoppe

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Swiss Cheese 100 gold None 100 gold
Brie Cheese 200 gold None 200 gold
Gouda Cheese 600 gold None 600 gold

Trapsmith

Bases
Item Cost Requirement Refund
Bamboozler Base 75,000 gold None 13,500 gold
Aqua Base 115,000 gold None 20,700 gold
Spellbook Base 1,296,000 gold
1 Master Bindings
3 Torn Technic Page
3 Torn Mystic Page		 None N/A
Weapons
Item Power Type Cost Requirement Refund
Zugzwang's Last Move Tactical 310,000 gold None 55,800 gold
Zugzwang's First Move Tactical 615,000 gold
1 Zugzwang's Last Move
1 Magic Feather		 None N/A
Mystic Pawn Pincher Tactical 300,000 gold None 54,000 gold
Technic Pawn Pincher Tactical 300,000 gold None 54,000 gold
Obvious Ambush Trap Tactical 650,000 gold
1 Droid Jetpack		 None N/A
Blackstone Pass Trap Tactical 650,000 goal
1 Mystic Crystal
4 Coal		 None N/A
Reaper's Perch Shadow 2,767,750 gold
1 Reaper's Perch Blueprints
6 Onyx Stone
6 Rune		 None N/A
Zurreal's Folly Tactical 1 Desert Travel Almanac
1 Encyclopedia Gnawnia
6 Luscious Lumber
1 Mesh Netting
3 Ectoplasmic Essence
3 Warp Nail
3 Runestone
1 Draconic Book
1 Lich Jewel		 None N/A

Charm Shoppe

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Charmbit 25 gold None 20 gold
Power Charm 150 gold None 45 gold
Luck Charm 300 gold None 90 gold
Lucky Power Charm 900 gold None 270 gold
Super Power Charm 500 gold None 150 gold
Super Luck Charm 750 gold None 225 gold
Super Lucky Power Charm 2,500 gold None 750 gold

General Store

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Curds and Whey 12 gold None 3 gold
Ionized Salt 450 gold None 150 gold

History and Trivia

  • 26 August 2010: Zugzwang's Tower was released as a new hunting location in Rodentia region.
  • 26 Febuary 2019: Hunters can now leave Zugzwang's Tower without losing their amplifier or progress.
  • Zugzwang is a term from chess that describes a player being in a position where they are forced to move to a position of greater disadvantage.

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Locations
Gnawnia:  • Meadow   • Town of Gnawnia   • Windmill   • Harbour   • Mountain
Valour:  • King's Arms   • Tournament Hall   • King's Gauntlet
Whisker Woods:  • Calm Clearing   • Great Gnarled Tree   • Lagoon
Burroughs:  • Laboratory   • Mousoleum   • Town of Digby   • Bazaar   • Toxic Spill
Furoma:  • Training Grounds   • Dojo   • Meditation Room   • Pinnacle Chamber
Bristle Woods:  • Catacombs   • Forbidden Grove   • Acolyte Realm
Tribal Isles:  • Cape Clawed   • Elub Shore   • Nerg Plains   • Derr Dunes
 • Jungle of Dread   • Dracano   • Balack's Cove
Varmint Valley:  • Claw Shot City   • Gnawnian Express Station   • Fort Rox
Queso Canyon:  • Queso River   • Prickly Plains   • Cantera Quarry   • Queso Geyser
Rodentia:  • S.S. Huntington IV   • Seasonal Garden   • Zugzwang's Tower   • Crystal Library
 • Slushy Shoreline   • Iceberg   • Sunken City
Sandtail Desert:  • Fiery Warpath   • Muridae Market   • Living Garden   • Twisted Garden
 • Lost City   • Cursed City   • Sand Dunes   • Sand Crypts
Hollow Heights:  • Fungal Cavern   • Labyrinth   • Zokor   • Moussu Picchu   • Floating Islands
Folklore Forest:  • Foreword Farm   • Prologue Pond   • Table of Contents   • Bountiful Beanstalk
 • School of Sorcery   • Draconic Depths
Rift Plane:  • Gnawnia Rift   • Burroughs Rift   • Whisker Woods Rift   • Furoma Rift
 • Bristle Woods Rift • Valour Rift
Events:  • Great Winter Hunt: Great Winter Taiga
 • Cinnamon Hill   • Golem Workshop   • Ice Fortress
 • Halloween: Gloomy Greenwood
 • MouseHunt Birthday: The SUPER|brie+ Factory
 • Ronza: Ronza's Traveling Shoppe
 • Historic uses: King's Party Zone   • Festive Comet
Others:  • King's Stockade   • Vacant Lot


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