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==Notes==
==Notes==
* Opened on December 20, 2005.
* Opened on December 20, 2005.
* On January 1, 2006, the game announcement read:
:In Kingdom News today, Uncle Crimbo and his elves have apparently agreed to a new work contract, and the weeks-long Crimbo strike has ended. Inside sources say that included among the concessions made by Uncle Crimbo to the elves were a "footstool slush fund" and "access to the 'grown-up' eggnog." Details regarding the long-awaited Elvish Dentistry School education vouchers are sketchy at this time.<br>In related news, Crimbo Town has inexplicably vanished from the Big Mountains.
* Closed on January 2, 2006.  Attempts to reach it via the "Last Adventure" link gave the following message:
* Closed on January 2, 2006.  Attempts to reach it via the "Last Adventure" link gave the following message:
:<center>Crimbo Town has faded away for this year. Check back next Crimbo!</center>
:<center>Crimbo Town has faded away for this year. Check back next Crimbo!</center>

Revision as of 14:13, 2 January 2006

Crimbo Town
Crimbo Town

Crimbo Town, which lies in the middle of The Big Mountains, is the home of Uncle Crimbo - famed sweatshop boss.

Bring back toy parts from the Toy Factory, and Uncle Crimbo will make toys for you.
Buy food or booze from the Crimbo Cafe for a rush of sugar!
Fight with elves! Get toy bits!
Fight with reindeer! Get trophies!

Notes

  • Opened on December 20, 2005.
  • On January 1, 2006, the game announcement read:
In Kingdom News today, Uncle Crimbo and his elves have apparently agreed to a new work contract, and the weeks-long Crimbo strike has ended. Inside sources say that included among the concessions made by Uncle Crimbo to the elves were a "footstool slush fund" and "access to the 'grown-up' eggnog." Details regarding the long-awaited Elvish Dentistry School education vouchers are sketchy at this time.
In related news, Crimbo Town has inexplicably vanished from the Big Mountains.
  • Closed on January 2, 2006. Attempts to reach it via the "Last Adventure" link gave the following message:
Crimbo Town has faded away for this year. Check back next Crimbo!

References

  • This location is a reference to the Tim Burton poem turned movie, Nightmare Before Christmas, where Jack the Pumpkin King tires of halloween and decides to leave town. In his travels he finds a portal into Christmas Town.