Great Lakes is a Timed Quest in which the player has 192 hours to build and upgrade a total of 7 new fixed structures with assets leading to exclusive rewards. It was released as part of an update on Thu October 22, 2015.[1]
"New lands have been discovered in Megapolis, complete with gorgeous scenery and saltwater lakes whose tributary is blocked by a gigantic glacier. Melt the glacier and unlock a new ecological way to draw water!" | |
"The residents are asking the mayor to: explore new lands" | |
"An unexplored territory has been discovered, full of beautiful landscapes and saltwater lakes whose tributaries are blocked by a huge glacier. Explore the new lands, melt the glacier and discover a new environmentally friendly source of water!" |
Requirements
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Stage 1 - New Horizons (Great Lakes)[]
Get new lands for your Megapolis! Build a road bridge to unlock a new zone — the Great Lakes!
Tasks:
- Build the Leviathan Bridge to unlock a new zone!
Build the Leviathan Bridge
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Rewards:
- You unlocked a new area — the Great Lakes.
- 300
- 700
- 10 x Pipes
Stage 2 - Unexpected Obstacle[]
Explorers have discovered a gigantic glacier blocking the flow of fresh water into the lakes. We must study this glacier!
Tasks:
- Start building the Geocryology Institute to research the glacier.
Lay the Geocryology Institute Foundation | ||
Build the Geocryology Institute
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Rewards:
- Great work! Keep studying the Great Lakes — there's plenty to be learned!
- 360
- 1,300
- 10 x Communication Wires
Stage 3 - Resource Deficit[]
There's a serious lack of fresh water in the Great Lakes. We need to solve this problem without damaging the lakes' unique ecosystem.
Tasks:
- Build the Innovative Development Firm to find a way to draw water.
Lay the Innovative Development Firm Foundation | ||
Build the Innovative Development Firm
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Accept the Searching for New Methods to Draw Water contract
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Rewards:
- Wonderful! You built the Innovative Development Firm.
- 430
- 2,000
- 10 x Lawn Trellis
Stage 4 - Department of Hydroecology[]
By melting the glacier, we can not only restore the flow of water into the lakes, but get a huge supply of fresh water too.
Tasks:
- To assess the viability of water from the glacier, you'll need the Department of Hydroecology. Build it! Don't forget to measure the size of the glacier.
Lay the Department of Hydroecology Foundation | ||
Build the Department of Hydroecology
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Complete the Measuring the Glacier contract
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Rewards:
- You completed this task! Don't rest on your laurels — keep studying the glacier!
- 500
- 2,800
- 10 x Concrete Rings
Stage 5 - Environmental Protection Service[]
You'll need to perform a bacteriological analysis of the ice to assess the viability of the water from the glacier.
Tasks:
- To preserve the environment of the Great Lakes, build the Environmental Protection Service. Complete a bacteriological analysis of the ice and get a wonderful reward!
Lay the Environmental Protection Service Foundation | ||
Build the Environmental Protection Service
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Complete the Bacteriological Analysis of the Ice contract
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Rewards:
- Great work! As a reward, you've received the Beziers Apartments. Check your Storehouse!
- 580
- 3,600
- 10 x Water Pump
- Beziers Apartments
Stage 6 - Assessing Consequences[]
Experts from the Department of Hydroecology have confirmed it — water from the glacier is fit for drinking!
Tasks:
- Upgrade the Geocryology Institute to the Central Geocryology Institute and assess the consequences of melting the glacier.
Upgrade the Geocryology Institute to the Central Geocryology Institute
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Accept the Assessing Consequences of Melting the Glacier contract
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Rewards:
- Scientists have come to a conclusion: melting the glacier wouldn't threaten the environment of the Great Lakes. Start developing ways to melt the glacier!
- 670
- 4,500
- 10 x Square Beams
Stage 7 - Water Treatment Plant[]
Invite your friends to help you research ways to melt the glacier. We need a highly effective and environmentally-friendly melting method!
Tasks:
- Build the Water Treatment Plant and start researching ways to melt the glacier with your friends!
Lay the Water Treatment Plant Foundation | ||
Build the Water Treatment Plant
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Complete the Researching Ways to Melt the Glacier contract
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Rewards:
- You completed this task and you've received experience and building materials as a reward!
- 770
- 5,600
- 10 x Air Purifier
Stage 8 - Details Make Perfection[]
Scientists have chosen the most effective way to melt the glacier. But before we make it a reality, we'll need to develop a detailed plan.
Tasks:
- Upgrade the Central Geocryology Institute to the International Geocryology Institute and develop a detailed plan to melt the glacier.
Upgrade the Central Geocryology Institute to the International Geocryology Institute
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Complete the Developing a Plan to Melt the Glacier contract
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Rewards:
- Great work! All the necessary preparations are complete. It's time to start melting the glacier!
- 880
- 6,700
- 10 x Sling Hooks
Stage 9 - Melting the Glacier[]
The Heat Station will help you melt the glacier. It's a special structure that generates electricity and heat.
Tasks:
- Complete these tasks and get a fantastic reward!
Lay the Heat Station Foundation | ||
Build the Heat Station
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Complete the Melting the Glacier contract
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Rewards:
- Great work! You provided the Great Lakes with a source of clean drinking water.
Reward - Great Lakes[]
Klion Hydro Plant (before timer expires)
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Urban Water Supply Service (after timer expires) |
- Achievement after building the Leviathan Bridge
"You built the Leviathan Bridge and earned a honorary title: Great Lakes Pioneer. Be sure to tell your friends!" |
- Achievement after building the Klion Hydro Plant
"You provided the Great Lakes with a source of fresh water and earned a new title: Chief Ecologist of the Great Lakes. Want to tell your friends?" |
Trivia[]
- Social Quantum's internal name for this quest is "Великие озера" which translates to "Great Lakes".
- Social Quantum's ID for this quest is 10075931.