99 Nights in the Forest Haunted Maze Guide
Explore the Haunted Maze in 99 Nights in the Forest. Unlock it with carnival tickets, survive enemies, beat the Alpha Wolf, and claim rare Halloween rewards.
The Haunted Maze, also called the Hedge Maze or Labyrinth, is a special Halloween event featured in 99 Nights in the Forest. It's a spooky maze filled with enemies, hidden chests, and a powerful final reward guarded by an Alpha Wolf.
The maze appears during the third part of the Halloween Update on Day 3 of your run. You need three Carnival Tickets to unlock the gate, which you earn by completing three carnival mini-games.
At the center of the maze, you'll find a Maze Chest containing rare weapons and cosmetics like the Scythe, Vampire Cloak, Morningstar, and Bouncing Blade.
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How to Unlock the Haunted Maze
The carnival appears on Day 1 in the Forest Biome, but you need to upgrade your Campfire to Level 2 or 3 first. Drop logs, fuel canisters, and coal into the fire to level it up quickly. Although the carnival spawns early, it only opens on Day 3. An on-screen message will appear saying "The Carnival is in town" to notify you.
To open the maze gate, you need three Carnival Tickets. These tickets come from completing three carnival mini-games. Ring Toss requires you to score 3 points by landing rings on pegs. Switch to first-person view for better accuracy and aim slightly ahead to account for the throwing arc.
Basketball requires you to make 3 baskets within the time limit. Shooting Range requires you to hit 5 targets with the air rifle, which you can keep permanently in your hotbar. Each game, upon first successful completion, gives you 1 ticket plus 5 Candies.
Once you have all three tickets, the gate to the Haunted Maze unlocks automatically. The entrance is beside the carnival grounds near the Campfire, though it's not always marked on the map.
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Navigating and Surviving the Maze
Before entering, stock up on food, bandages, and good weapons. The maze is dangerous with Wolves, Alpha Wolves, and low visibility. The maze also contains all three primary entities: the Deer, Owl, and Ram. Each requires different survival tactics.
A reliable method is to keep your right hand on the wall as you move, which helps avoid getting lost. You'll see red arrows painted on walls that point toward the treasure, but following them blindly can lead to disaster. Some arrows are misleading and lead to dead ends.
Use them carefully alongside the right-hand rule. Explore dead-end corridors because many contain Spooky Chests with 4 to 6 Candies. The maze contains 4 Spooky Chests scattered around dead ends and 1 Vampire Chest at the end.
The Deer only appears at night. If it chases you, make sharp turns to break line of sight. Entering during the day avoids this entirely. Wolves patrol during the day, and a more dangerous Alpha Wolf awaits at the center of the maze. Carry at least one reliable melee weapon for stagger and a backup heal to stabilize after the center fight.
| Enemy Type | Spawn Time | Strategy |
| Deer | Night only | Make sharp turns, break line of sight |
| Owl | Night | Use cover, avoid direct confrontation |
| Ram | Day/Night | Dodge charge attacks, counterattack after |
| Wolf | Day | Kill or avoid, save stamina |
| Alpha Wolf | Center (any time) | Kill before looting the chest |
Claiming Rewards
At the center of the maze, you'll encounter a coffin next to a treasure chest called the Maze Chest. Defeat the Alpha Wolf, then hold "E" on PC to open the coffin and loot the treasure. Possible rewards from the chest include Scythe, a long-reach melee weapon; Bouncing Blade, a throwable that ricochets between targets; Morningstar, a heavy spiked blunt weapon; and Vampire Cloak, a cosmetic limited to the Halloween event.
After looting, exit via a wooden hatch located behind the coffin rather than retracing your steps through the maze. This allows you to leave immediately without navigating back through dangerous corridors.
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Advanced Tips and Tricks
Playing with friends helps because they can distract enemies while you navigate. Map out the maze on your first run, then use memory plus arrows to reach the end faster on later runs. Listen to audio cues like footsteps, growls, or ambient sounds that may alert you to nearby threats. Even after your first successful run, you can re-enter to farm Candy from chests scattered throughout the maze.
Some players report a black screen bug when entering the maze. If that happens, try rejoining the server or restarting the game. The developers are working on fixing this issue.
The maze contains a Costume Closet somewhere along the path where you can pick a Halloween costume. There's also a Vampire House inside the maze that can be trick-or-treated during the morning. The maze has 2 farm plots with Glowing Pumpkins growing on them, which glow during the night like the pumpkins scattered across the maps during the Halloween Event.
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FAQ Section
When can I access the Haunted Maze?
On Day 3 of the Halloween event, once the carnival appears, you collect three tickets by completing all three carnival mini-games.
Do I lose the Carnival Tickets when I finish the maze?
No, you just need to earn them once to unlock entry. The tickets don't disappear after completing the maze.
What if I die inside the maze?
Make sure you're well-stocked before entering. If you die, you'll respawn at your campfire and can re-enter the maze without needing new tickets.
Can I get more than one reward from the coffin?
Usually, you get one reward per successful maze run. The chest randomly selects one of the available items each time you open it.
Is the maze available after the event?
The maze is part of the Halloween update. According to some sources, it may not be permanent after the event ends, so complete it while the Halloween event is active.
What monsters spawn inside the maze?
All three primary entities spawn inside the maze: The Deer at night, The Owl at night, and The Ram during day or night. Regular Wolves also patrol the maze as traps.
Conclusion
The Haunted Maze in 99 Nights in the Forest is one of the most thrilling and rewarding parts of the Halloween event. While it's dangerous and confusing, with the right preparation, tickets, healing items, and solid weapons, you can navigate it, beat the Alpha Wolf, and claim powerful Halloween-themed rewards. Use the right-hand wall trick, explore dead ends for loot, and be careful of roaming enemies. Enter during the day to avoid The Deer entirely. With practice, you'll be able to complete the maze quickly and safely, and even replay it to farm Candy from the Spooky Chests scattered throughout.
