Special Items

Some pictures require special items as well as energy points in order to play them.

Finding Special Items
Special items can be won by researching other pictures. They can also be rewarded for combining collections, be given out by certain desktop awards, and be given as bonuses for visiting friends.

The number of special items required for each play of a picture depends on the level of mastery that picture is on.

The Santa's Amulet and the Amulet of Rarities artifacts are the only talismans that reduce the number of special items required to play pictures. They decrease the amount required for each play by 20% for 24 hours.

Regular special items (Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens) can be given as free gifts to your friends. They are not able to be added to your Wish List. You will see friends adding them to their game name. These items do not come out of your inventory when you gift them to your friends. You are restricted to one free gift per friend per day up to a maximum of 50 friends.

Using Special Items
A picture that requires these special items, whether Regular (permanently needed) or Event driven (temporarily needed), is indicated when the picture is chosen for Research. This is referred to as 'Demand'. The research box will display the image of the Special Item needed, the number of those items that you have available in your inventory and the number of the special item that is required for you to play the picture. If you have enough available to play, then the Demand will be highlighted in white. If you don't, then the highlight will be changed to red and the picture cannot be played until you have acquired additional special items.

Night Garden (Fireflies)
Night Garden: Requires Fireflies to play. Fireflies can be found in Palatial Office at Detective Level or higher. Fireflies may also be given by the Friendliness award when it is charged by a friend. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder awards have a 1 in 5 chance of awarding Fireflies in normal play (1 in 6 during some timed challenges). Fireflies are occasionally given as a bonus when visiting friend's desktops. Some collections award Fireflies. Fireflies can be given as a free gift to a friend from level 25 onwards.

Mill (Ladybugs)
Mill: Requires Ladybugs to play. Ladybugs can be found in Ancient Library at Detective Level or higher. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder awards have a 1 in 5 chance of awarding Ladybugs in normal play (1 in 6 during some timed challenges). Ladybugs are occasionally given as a bonus when visiting friend's desktops. Some collections award ladybugs. Ladybugs can be given as a free gift to a friend from level 35 onwards.

Illusionist's Room (Carrots)
Illusionist's Room: Requires Carrots to play. Carrots can be found in Misty Shed, Night Garden, Mill, and Eastern Bazaar at Detective Level or higher. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder awards have a 1 in 5 chance of awarding Carrots in normal play (1 in 6 during some timed challenges). Carrots are occasionally given as a bonus when visiting friend's desktops. Some collections award Carrots. Carrots can be given as a free gift to a friend from level 45 onwards.

Tree of Dates (Cupid's arrows)
Tree of Dates was introduced during the Valentines Update and requires Cupid's arrows to play. For the duration of the Valentines Update (February 2014-May 2014) Cupid's arrows were awarded for every picture played at any level. With the introduction of the Tavern Update (May 2014), Cupid's arrows were kept on a special item requirement for playing Tree of Dates increasing the number of regular special item pictures to 4. Cupid's arrows can now only be won in Venice or Throne Room. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder have a 1 in 5 chance of awarding Cupid's arrows (1 in 6 during some timed challenges). Cupid's arrows are occasionally given as a bonus when visiting friend's desktops. Cupid's arrows can be given as a free gift to a friend from level 25 onwards. There are currently no collections in the game that give Cupid's arrows as rewards for combining.

Observation Deck (Tokens)
Observation Deck was introduced during the Travel Time Update and requires Tokens to play. For the duration of the Travel Time Timed Challenges (July 2015-August/September 2015, depending on device), Tokens were awarded for every picture played at any level. After the Time Challenges were completed (or timer expired), Tokens were restricted to just two pictures, Mayan Temple and Crashed Plane. With the introduction of the Social Events Update (September 2015), Tokens were kept on as a special item requirement for playing Observation Deck, increasing the number of regular special item pictures to 5. Tokens can now only be won in Mayan Temple or Crashed Plane (from Trainee level onwards). The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder have a 1 in 4 chance of awarding Tokens (1 in 6 during some timed challenges). Tokens can be given as a free gift to a friend from level 87 onwards. There are currently no collections in the game that give Tokens as rewards for combining (those collections introduced as part of the Travel Time Update that award Tokens have had their rewards changed to different game items.

For information in downloadable formats, please see the following:

Temporary Special Item Pictures
Often, new pictures are added as part of Updates that have special item requirements for the duration of the update, or longer. These special item requirements may be lifted during the next update, after which the pictures will only require energy points to play them like regular pictures. Some updates introduce two new pictures; typically one of them is used for a timed challenge and requires special items, and the other is a new regular picture.

Witch's Hut (Pumpkin Lantern)
Witch's Hut: For the duration of the Halloween Update (October 2013 - December 2013) Pumpkin Lanterns were required to play the Witch's Hut. Pumpkin Lanterns were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Halloween Update (except for Witch's Hut itself). The Sphere of Miracles had a 1 in 4 chance of awarding Pumpkin Lanterns for the duration of the Halloween Update. Pumpkin Lanterns were removed as a requirement to play Witch's Hut during the Christmas Update. Any Pumpkin Lanterns in a players inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs and Carrots.

Christmas Eve (Christmas Bauble)
Christmas Eve: For the entire duration of the Christmas Update (December 2013 - February 2014) Christmas Baubles were required to play Christmas Eve. Christmas Baubles were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Christmas Update (except for Christmas Eve itself). The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Fortune had a 1 in 4 chance of awarding Christmas Baubles for the duration of the Christmas Update. Christmas Baubles were removed as a requirement to play Christmas Eve during the Valentines Update. Any Christmas Baubles in a players inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs and Carrots.

Forest House (Pumpkin Lantern)
Forest House: For the entire duration of the Halloween2014 update (October 2014 - December 2014) Pumpkin Lanterns were required to play the Forest House. While the Halloween 2014 Timed Challenges were active, Pumpkin Lanterns were awarded for every picture played at any level (except for Forest House itself). Once the Halloween 2014 Timed Challenges were completed or the Timer expired, Pumpkin Lanterns could only be won by completing games of Witch's Hut and Polar Station, until their eventual removal from the game.

The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder both had a 1 in 5 chance of awarding Pumpkin Lanterns for the duration of the update (including after the Timed Challenges finished until Christmas 2014 update was released). 5 new Collections added by the Halloween2014 Update rewarded Pumpkin Lanterns when combined. Pumpkin Lanterns could not be gifted between Friends.

Pumpkin Lanterns were removed as a requirement to play Forest House during the Christmas 2014 update. Any Pumpkin Lanterns in a players inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots and Cupid's arrows at the beginning of the Christmas 2014 update. The 5 Collections that rewarded Pumpkin Lanterns had their rewards changed to normal game items.

Winter Street (Christmas Ball)
Winter Street: For the entire duration of the Christmas 2014 update (December 2014 - April 2015), Christmas balls were required to play Winter Street. While the Christmas 2014 Timed Challenges were active, Christmas balls were awarded for every picture played at any level (except for Winter Street itself). Once the Christmas 2014 Timed Challenges were completed or the Timer expired, Christmas balls could only be won by completing games of Christmas Eve and Crashed Plane, until their eventual removal from the game.

The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder both had a 1 in 5 chance of awarding Christmas balls for the duration of the update (including after the Timed Challenges finished, until Spring 2015 Update was released). 5 new Collections added by the Christmas 2014 Update rewarded Christmas balls when combined. Christmas balls could not be gifted between Friends.

Christmas balls were removed as a requirement to play Winter Street during the Spring 2015 Update. Any Christmas balls in a players inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots and Cupid's arrows at the beginning of the Spring 2015 update. The 5 Collections that rewarded Christmas balls had their rewards changed to normal game items.

Banquet Hall (Invitation)
Banquet Hall: For the duration of the Social Events Update, Invitations were required to play Banquet Hall. Invitations were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Social Events update's timed challenges, and restricted to Amusement Park and Japanese House after the timed challenges event ended. Invitations could also be won by banishing anomalies but could not be won for playing Puzzles. The Sphere of Miracles (Level 1 and 2) and Pyramid of Wonder (Level 1 and 2) desktop awards had a 1 in 6 chance of awarding Invitations for the duration of the update. Invitations were removed as a requirement to play Banquet Hall during the Halloween 2015 Update. Any Invitations in a players inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Spooky Yard (Pumpkin Lantern)
Spooky Yard: For the duration of the Halloween 2015 Update, Pumpkin Lanterns were required to play the Spooky Yard. Pumpkin Lanterns were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Halloween timed challenge event. Once a player completed all challenges in the Halloween Event, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Pumpkin lanterns were restricted so that they could only be won in Japanese House and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 6 chance of awarding Pumpkin Lanterns for the duration of the Halloween Update. Pumpkin lanterns were removed as a requirement to play Spooky Yard during the 2015 Christmas Update. Any Pumpkin lanterns in a players inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Wonder Shop (Christmas Ball)
Wonder Shop: For the duration of the Christmas 2015 update Christmas Balls were required to play Wonder Shop. Christmas Balls were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Christmas timed Challenges. Once a player completed all challenges in the Christmas Event, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Christmas balls were restricted to only being won in Japanese House and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 6 chance of awarding Christmas balls for the duration of the Christmas Update. Christmas balls were removed as a requirement to play Wonder Shop during the Mountain Vacation Update. Any Christmas balls in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Mountain Resort (Snowdrop)
Mountain Resort: For the duration of the Mountain Vacation Update, Snowdrop special items were required to play Mountain Resort. Snowdrops were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Mountain Vacation timed Challenges. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Mountain Vacation Event, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Snowdrops were restricted to only being won in in Japanese House and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 6 chance of awarding Snowdrops for the duration of the Mountain Vacation Update. Snowdrops were removed as a requirement to play Mountain Resort during the Spring 2016 Update. Any Snowdrops in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Spring Festival (Origami)
For the duration of the Spring Festival Update, Origami special items were required to play Spring Festival. Origami were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Spring Festival timed Challenges. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Spring Festival Event, or the challenge timer expires (whichever happened first), Origami were awarded by only Japanese House and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 6 chance of awarding Origami for the duration of the Spring Festival Update. Origami were removed as a requirement to play Spring Festival during the Celebration by the Bonfire Update. Any Origami in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Camping Site (Dandelion)
Camping Site was the Celebration by the Bonfire Event Special Item Picture, the first of two challenges introduced by the Celebration by the Bonfire Update. For the duration of the Celebration by the Bonfire Update (spanning the Celebration by the Bonfire and the Vacation by the Sea events), and continuing until the Harvest and Halloween Update, Dandelion special items were required to play Camping Site. Dandelions were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Celebration by the Bonfire Timed Challenges. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Celebration by the Bonfire Timed Challenges, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Dandelions were awarded by only Japanese House and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 6 chance of awarding Dandelions until the second set of Timed Challenges in the Update were triggered (the Vacation by the Sea Event) at which point the Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder had a 1 in 7 chance of awarding Dandelions for the remaining time until the Harvest and Halloween Update was released. Dandelions were removed as a requirement to play Camping Site by the Harvest and Halloween Update. Any Dandelions in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Tropical Evening (Sunglasses)
Tropical Evening was the Vacation by the Sea Event Special Item Picture, the second of two challenges introduced by the Celebration by the Bonfire Update.  For the duration of the Vacation by the Sea Event, and continuing until the Harvest and Halloween Update, Sunglasses special items were required to play Tropical Evening. Sunglasses were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Vacation by the Sea Timed Challenges. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Vacation by the Sea TImed Challenges or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Sunglasses were awarded by only Japanese House and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 7 chance of awarding Sunglasses during the Vacation by the Sea Event and continuing until the next update was released. Sunglasses were removed as a requirement to play Tropical Evening by the Harvest and Halloween Update. Any Sunglasses in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Farm (Harvest Basket)
Farm was the Harvest Festival Event Special Item Picture, the first of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Harvest and Halloween Update. For the duration of the Harvest and Halloween Update (spanning the Harvest Festival and Celebration of the Spirits events), and continuing until the Magic Tour Update, Harvest Basket special items were required to play Farm. Harvest Baskets were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Harvest Festival Timed Challenges. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Harvest Festival Event, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Harvest Baskets were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 6 chance of awarding Harvest Baskets until the second set of Timed Challenges in the Update was triggered (the Halloween 2016 Timed Challenges) at which point the Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder had a 1 in 7 chance of awarding Harvest Baskets. Harvest Baskets were removed as a requirement to play the Farm by the Magic Tour Update. Any Harvest Baskets in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Haunted Attraction (Pumpkin Lantern)
Haunted Attraction was the Celebration of the Spirits (Halloween 2016) Event Special Item Picture, the second of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Harvest and Halloween Update. For the duration of the Celebration of the Spirits (Halloween 2016) Event, and continuing until the Magic Tour Update, Pumpkin Lantern special items were required to play Haunted Attraction. Pumpkin Lanterns were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Celebration of the Spirits Timed Challenges. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Celebration of the Spirits Event, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Pumpkin Lanterns were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 7 chance of awarding Pumpkin Lanterns for the duration of the Celebration of the Spirits Event and continuing until the Magic Tour Update. Pumpkin Lanterns were removed as a requirement to play Haunted Attraction by the Magic Tour Update. Any Pumpkin Lanterns in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Luxury Express (Train Ticket)
Luxury Express was the Magic Tour Event Special Item Picture, which was used for the first of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Magic Tour and Christmas (2016) Update.  For the duration of the Magic Tour Event, Luxury Express could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of Magic Tour and Christmas (2016) Update (spanning both Magic Tour and Christmas Time events), and continuing until the Winter's Tale Update, Train Ticket special items were required to play Luxury Express. Train Tickets were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Magic Tour timed challenge event. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Magic Tour Event, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Train Tickets were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 7 chance of awarding Train Tickets for the duration of the Magic Tour and Christmas Update and continuing until the Winter's Tale Update. Train Tickets were removed as a requirement to play Luxury Express by the Winter's Tale Update. Any Train Tickets in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Festive Dinner (Christmas Ball)
Festive Dinner was the Christmas Time Event (Christmas 2016) Special Item Picture, which was used for the second of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Magic Tour and Christmas (2016) Update. For the duration of the Christmas Time Event, Festive Dinner could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of Christmas (2016) Update, and continuing until the Winter's Tale Update, Christmas Ball special items were required to play Festive Dinner. Christmas Balls were awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Christmas Time timed challenge event. Once a player completed all the challenges in the Christmas Time Event, or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Christmas Balls were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards had a 1 in 7 chance of awarding Christmas Balls for the duration of the Christmas (2016) Update and continuing until the Winter's Tale Update. Christmas Balls were removed as a requirement to play Festive Dinner by the Winter's Tale Update. Any Christmas Balls in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Orangery (Rare Flower)
Orangery was the Winter's Tale Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the first of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Winter's Tale/The Legend Returns Update (January 2017). For the duration of the Winter's Tale Event, Orangery could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of Winter's Tale/The Legend Returns update (spanning both events), and continuing until the Forgotten Story Update, Rare Flower special items were required to play Orangery. Rare Flowers were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Winter's Tale timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 challenges of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Rare Flowers were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Rare Flowers for the duration of the Winter's Tale and The Legend Returns Updates and continuing until the Forgotten Story Update. Rare Flowers were removed as a requirement to play Orangery by the Forgotten Story Update. Any Rare Flowers in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Tea Corner (Jade Crystal)
Tea Corner was The Legend Returns Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the second of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Winter's Tale/The Legend Returns Update (February 2017). For the duration of The Legend Returns Event, Tea Corner could be opened form level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of The Legend Returns Update, and continuing until The Forgotten Story update, Jade Crystal special items were required to play Tea Corner. Jade Crystals were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of The Legend Returns timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 challenges of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Jade Crystals were awarded by only Mayan Temple and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Jade Crystals for the duration of the The Legend Returns Update and continuing until the Forgotten Story Update. Jade Crystals were removed as a requirement to play Tea Corner by the Forgotten Story Update. Any Jade Crystals in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Aviation Museum (Compass)
Aviation Museum was the Forgotten Story Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the first of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Forgotten Story/Wildlife Photography Season Update (March 2017). For the duration of the Forgotten Story Event, Aviation Museum could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Forgotten Story/Wildlife Photography Season Update (spanning both events), and continuing until the Call from the Depths Update, Compass special items were required to play Aviation Museum. Compasses were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Forgotten Story timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Compasses were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Compasses for the duration of the Forgotten Story and Wildlife Photography Season Updates and continuing until the Call from the Depths Update. Compasses were removed as a requirement to play Aviation Museum by the Call from the Depths Update. Any Compasses in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Forester's Base (Candlestick)
Forester's Base was the Wildlife Photography Season Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the second of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Forgotten Story and Wildlife Photography Season update (April 2017). For the duration of the Wildlife Photography Season Event, Forester's Base could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Wildlife Photography Season Update, and continuing until the Call from the Depths Update, Candlestick special items were required to play Forester's Base. Candlesticks were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Wildlife Photography Season timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Candlesticks were awarded by only Mayan Temple and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Candlesticks for the duration of Wildlife Photography Season Update and continuing until the Call from the Depths Update. Candlesticks were removed as a requirement to play Tea Corner by the Call from the Depths Update. Any Candlesticks in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Captain's Cabin (Seahorse)
Captain's Cabin was the Call from the Depths Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the first of two Timed Challenges introduced by the Call from the Depths/Time Trap Update (May 2017). For the duration of the Call from the Depths Event, Captain's Cabin could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Call from the Depths/Time Trap Update (spanning both events), and continuing until the Guardian of the Desert/Raven's Test Update, Seahorse special items were required to play Captain's Cabin. Seahorses were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Call from the Depths timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Seahorses were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Seahorses for the duration of the Call from the Depths and Time Trap Updates and continuing until the Guardian of the Desert Update. Seahorses were removed as a requirement to play Captain's Cabin by the Guardian of the Desert Update. Any Seahorses in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Ship's Deck (Perpetual Calendar)
Ship's Deck was the Time Trap Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the second of two Timed Time Challenges introduced by the Call from the Depths/Time Trap Update (June/July 2017). For the duration of the Time Trap Event, Ship's Deck could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Time Trap Update, and continuing until the Guardian of the Desert Update, Perpetual Calendar special items were required to play Ship's Deck. Perpetual Calendars were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Time Trap timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Perpetual Calendars were awarded by only Mayan Temple and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also somtimes awarded Perpetual Calendars for the duration of the Time Trap Update and continuing until the Guardian of the Desert Update. Perpetual Calendars were removed as a requirement to play Captains Cabin by the Guardian of the Desert Update. Any Perpetual Calendars in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Heart of the Dunes (Desert Rose)
Heart of the Dunes was the Guardian of the Desert Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the first of two Timed Challenges introduced during the Guardian of the Desert/Raven's Test Update (July/Aug 2017). For the duration of the Guardian of the Desert Event, Heart of the Dunes could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Guardian of the Desert/Raven's Test Update (spanning both events), and continuing until the Halloween's Horror Update, Desert Rose special items were required to play Heart of the Dunes. Desert Roses were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Guardian of the Desert timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Desert Roses were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Desert Roses for the duration of the Guardian of the Desert and Raven's Test Updates and continuing until the Halloween's Horror Update. Desert Roses were removed as a requirement to play Heart of the Dunes by the Halloween's Horror Update. Any Desert Roses in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Vikings Village (Wooden Shield)
Vikings Village was the Raven's Test Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the second of two Timed Challenges introduced during the Guardian of the Desert/Raven's Test Update (August/September 2017). For the duration of the Raven's Test Event, Vikings Village could be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Raven's Test Update, and continuing until the Halloween's Horror Update, Wooden Shield special items were required to play Vikings Village. Wooden Shields were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Raven's Test timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Wooden Shields were awarded by only Mayan Temple and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Wooden Shields for the duration of the Raven's Test Update and continuing until the Halloween's Horror Update. Wooden Shields were removed as a requirement to play Vikings Village by the Halloween's Horror Update. Any Wooden Shields in a player's inventory were converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows and Tokens.

Film Studio (Pumpkin Lantern)
Film Studio was the Halloween's Horror Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the first of two Timed Challenges introduced during the Halloween's Horror/Sweet Venture Update (October 2017). For the duration of the Halloween's Horror Event, Film Studio could be opened at level 7 and onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Halloween's Horror/Sweet Venture Update (spanning both events), and continuing until the Christmas Miracle Update, Pumpkin Lantern special items were required to play Film Studio. Pumpkin Lanterns were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Halloween's Horror timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Pumpkin Lanterns were awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Pumpkin Lanterns for the duration of the Halloween's Horror and Sweet Venture Updates and continuing until the Christmas Miracle Update. Pumpkin Lanterns will not be required to play Film Studio after the player installs the Christmas Miracle Update. Any Pumpkin Lanterns in a player's inventory will be converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows, and Tokens.

Bakery (Vanilla Pod)
Bakery was the Sweet Venture Update Special Item Picture, which was used for the second of two Timed Challenges introduced during the Halloween's Horror/Sweet Venture Update (November 2017). For the duration of the Sweet Venture Event, Bakery could be opened at level 7 and onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of the Sweet Venture update, and continuing until the Christmas Miracle Update, Vanilla Pod special items were required to play Bakery. Vanilla Pods were awarded for every picture successfully played at any level for the duration of the Sweet Venture timed challenge event. Once a player completed all 3 segments of the event or the challenge timer expired (whichever happened first), Vanilla Pods were awarded by only Mayan Temple and Amusement Park. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards also sometimes awarded Vanilla Pods for the duration of the Sweet Venture Update, and continuing until the Christmas Miracle Update. Vanilla Pods will not be required to play Bakery after the player installs the Christmas Miracle Update. Any Vanilla Pods in a player's inventory will be converted into Fireflies, Ladybugs, Carrots, Cupid's arrows, and Tokens.

Secret Mailroom (Christmas Ball)
Secret Mailroom is the Christmas Miracle Update Special Item Picture (December 2017). For the duration of the Christmas Miracle Event, Secret Mailroom can be opened from level 7 onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of Christmas Miracle Update and Theater of Feelings Update, Christmas Ball special items are required to play Secret Mailroom. Christmas Balls are awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Christmas Miracle timed challenge event. Once a player completes all 3 segments of the event, or the challenge timer expires (whichever happens first), Christmas Balls will be awarded by only Japanese House and Bungalow. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards will also sometimes award Christmas Balls, until a future update potentially removes them as a requirement to play Secret Mailroom.

Actress's Room (Vintage Barrette)
Actress's Room is the Theater of Feelings Update Special Item Picture (January 2018). For the duration of the Theater of Feelings Event, Actress's Room can be opened from level ? onward to allow all players to take part in the event's timed challenges.

For the duration of Theater of Feelings Update, Vintage Barrette special items are required to play Actress's Room. Vintage Barrettes are awarded for every picture played at any level for the duration of the Theater of Feelings timed challenge event. Once a player completes all 3 segments of the event, or the challenge timer expires (whichever happens first), Vintage Barrettes will be awarded by only ? and ?. The Sphere of Miracles and Pyramid of Wonder desktop awards will also sometimes award Vintage Barrettes, until a future update potentially removes them as a requirement to play Actress's Room.

Collections That Reward Special Items
Below is a list of collections that reward special items required to play certain rooms:

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